Suspension in Ford Focus

[jsp56]

Hi,

I'm thinking about buying a Ford Focus. I test drove one recently and it drove beautifully, but I noticed that when we went over a series of seams in the road surface on a fast road, the bounce was poorly damped, and the car felt a bit like a bouncy bed. It still bouncing some time after my old Mondeo would have smoothed out entirely.

The salesman said that there is a Focus with harder suspension and I wondered if anyone has tried that kind of car and would know if it sorts out the bouncing and if it brings any other problems?

Thanks!

[Zetec-S]

Which model did you test drive?

Assuming you're not looking for an RS or ST..... try a Zetec S (now ST-Line) as they come with sports suspension so will be stiffer. Mine holds the road really well, very little body roll but the ride is smooth without being harsh.

[jsp56]

Thanks, that's good to know. It was the ordinary one with the 1L engine in manual that I test drove. It really was very silent and smooth in all situations except the fast road and I was very impressed.