Used Ford For Sale

Country & Base – USA – Dearborn

Key Models:

• Ka [city car]
• Fiesta [supermini]
• Focus [family hatch, estate and convertible]
• C-MAX [compact MPV]
• Kuga [compact 4x4]
• S-MAX [large MPV]
• Galaxy [large MPV]
• Mondeo [family hatchback and estate]

Netcars Need To Know:

Given Ford's huge sales, it's perhaps surprising that they service this market with just eight basic models, from which it can then spin off a large selection of derivatives. No real surprises when it comes to the models that earn a solid used recommendation. Since the day it was first launched in 1998, the Focus has been the family hatch benchmark and the second generation model, launched in 2005 is still a class act. Although it's now been replaced by a third generation car, a diesel second generation Focus represents a lot of car for the money. Petrol residuals are a little weaker and prices for the thirsty 2.5-litre ST sports version are plummeting.

The first generation Ka looks good value, as does any Mk3 Mondeo (2000-2007). In fact, some feel that the third generation Mondeo represents the sweet spot in this car's development as far as driving dynamics go. Get a well-looked after car with the right toys and it still feels surprisingly fresh. The late shape Galaxy and S-MAX models earn a strong recommendation but be careful of kerbed wheels and damaged interiors. School runs are a tough environment for any car.

Finally, we make no apologies for forwarding a recommendation to a personal favourite of ours. The Fiesta ST is powered by a rather lazy 150bhp 1.6-litre engine, but it's light, it handles superbly and is criminally undervalued at the moment. Why pay £14,000 for a Suzuki Swift Sport when a 2008 Fiesta ST can be yours for half that price? Opening book price for clean, early cars is £3,500.