2001 Ford Focus Review
Fuel Economy
24 - 28 mpg
Summary
What Edmunds.com says
The 2001 Ford Focus is one of the best small cars your money can buy, if the styling and the seat comfort suits you.
Pros
Thoughtful and large interior, smooth ride, sharp steering, good selection of body configurations and features.
Cons
Lots of suspension movement, not enough low-end grunt, polarizing styling.
What's New for 2001
Raising the bar for compact vehicles, Ford is offering its stability system -- called AdvanceTrac -- on ZTS Sedans and ZX3 Hatchbacks. Ford has also made previously optional features standard equipment. Highlights include a driver armrest on every model except LX and power windows on SE Sedans and Wagons. SE Wagons also get the Zetec engine as standard and can be ordered with a manual transmission. A new manual moonroof is offered on the ZX3 and new 16-inch wheels are standard on ZTS Sedans and optional on ZX3 Coupes.
Consumer Ratings & Reviews
I owe my life to this little car
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 10 | Fun-to-Drive: | 9 | Build Quality: | 10 |
| Comfort: | 9 | Interior Design: | 7 | Reliability: | 10 |
| Fuel Economy: | 9 | Exterior Design: | 6 | ||
Vehicle
2001 Ford Focus ZX3 2dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
Review
Very reliable & very good on gas I always said I hated this car b/c I didn't like the look of the hatchback, but it never gave me any problems. I commuted to work 4hrs a day for over a year and never once had any issues. Was recently in a very bad car accident where I was hit at full highway speed by a Chevy Silverado (that's a big truck compared to my little hatchback), my car was totaled, but I lived. I would have to say they are built very well. As much as I hated the look of this car, I might have to buy another b/c I know they're safe.
Favorite Features
Good fuel economy and safe
Suggested Improvements
Fun Fun Fun
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 9 | Fun-to-Drive: | 10 | Build Quality: | 7 |
| Comfort: | 9 | Interior Design: | 9 | Reliability: | 9 |
| Fuel Economy: | 8 | Exterior Design: | 7 | ||
Vehicle
2001 Ford Focus SE 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
Review
Bought this new in 2001 and now use it as a second car. Much more fun to drive than my Camry. Takes the Western Pa hills and curves with ease. Very reliable. Only had to replace the spark plug wires after about 70,000 miles.
Favorite Features
Responsive handling, roomy interior, easy access to all areas, visibilty.
Suggested Improvements
Engine is course when cold. Road noise. Could use flanges on wheel wells to prevent stone chips on the sides.
Never buy one this
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 6 | Fun-to-Drive: | 4 | Build Quality: | 2 |
| Comfort: | 5 | Interior Design: | 4 | Reliability: | 1 |
| Fuel Economy: | 8 | Exterior Design: | 5 | ||
Vehicle
2001 Ford Focus SE 4dr Wagon (2.0L 4cyl 4A)
Review
You are better of setting a few thousand dollars on fire and then buying a used Honda or Toyota. I have spent 3K on this in the past 6 weeks, three trips to the dealership and it only has 65k on it. I truly would love to see the US produce a car that did not break down every season, but to date every experence that I have had over the past 12 years with US cars are the same. My wifes Honda has 100k and has never, I repeat never had a single problem.
Favorite Features
gas mileage
Suggested Improvements
If ford does not invest in quality parts the company will not see 2020
I love my beater!
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 8 | Fun-to-Drive: | 9 | Build Quality: | 10 |
| Comfort: | 8 | Interior Design: | 9 | Reliability: | 10 |
| Fuel Economy: | 9 | Exterior Design: | 9 | ||
Vehicle
2001 Ford Focus ZX3 2dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
Review
I bought my 2001 focus off a small used dealer for a great price with 75000 miles on the car. I didn't know much about it when I purchased it, but once I saw it, I knew it was for me. I travel a lot for my job. I needed a dependable fuel efficient car. What I didn't know is that I found the most reliable car I've ever owned. I put 100000 miles on the car since then and only replaced the tires. The tires do wear faster then other vehicles but a small price to pay for no major repairs! I love my car.
Favorite Features
Suprisingly safe, it made it threw a collision with a Nissan Altima and i suffered no damage. Wish I could say the same for the counter... All controls are self explanitory and easy to use.
Suggested Improvements
Cup holders able to hold the big 32 ouncers on the passenger side! Thats it!
No Complaints
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 8 | Fun-to-Drive: | 8 | Build Quality: | 8 |
| Comfort: | 8 | Interior Design: | 8 | Reliability: | 10 |
| Fuel Economy: | 10 | Exterior Design: | 8 | ||
Vehicle
2001 Ford Focus SE 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
Review
This car is very reliable; a couple minor recalls; no breakdowns. Fuel usage consistently 33 MPG combined city/highway even split.
Favorite Features
Good gas mileage. Handles nice. Looks nice.
Suggested Improvements
None.
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