2007 Ford Focus Consumer Reviews Page 5

Great purchase

Written by: joe h on 05/08/2008

Vehicle

2007 Ford Focus ZX3 SE 2dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl 5M)

Review

Had vehicle for almost a year. Vehicle has enough pep to get you around but isn't a sports car, so you shouldn't get into much trouble. Stores long items decently. Car doesn't get hot even while idling in the middle of summer with ac running.

Favorite Features

Love the gas mileage. Not flooring it at lights and a 55mph (I know, slow) speed on highways has yielded 320-350 miles a tank.(33mpg) One all highway trip got us 430miles on one tank!

Suggested Improvements

Make abs and side airbags standard!

1 out 1 people found this review helpful

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Plesant Surprise

Written by: Lou on 04/29/2008

Vehicle

2007 Ford Focus ZX4 ST 4dr Sedan (2.3L 4cyl 5M)

Review

I bought my 2007 Ford Focus ST as a leftover in Jan.2008. The 2007 Focus had $3000. in rebates plus came with a 60 month/100,000 powertrain warranty. I had a 2005 Crown Victoria that I just loved but with rising fuel cost it was not affordable. I traded in for this 2007 Focus ST to lower my payment & save fuel. Much to my surprise, I actually like this car. The car is sporty looking, has plenty of power,it came loaded with power windows,p/locks,cruise,a/c,6 cd player,heated seats & mirrors & a pwr sunroof. The car gets 31 mpg city/hwy combined. With a 5spd manual trans its fun to drive,rides & handles well

Favorite Features

Fuel economy, 5 speed manual transmission, sunroof, ride & handling

Suggested Improvements

None

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Great Overall Compact

Written by: Philbert on 04/03/2008

Vehicle

2007 Ford Focus ZX4 S 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)

Review

I bought this car new so that I could commute to college in something that would get me many miles in few gallons and not break down. The Focus actually feels solid and made of steel unlike the Corolla, and the Sentra is lethargic and boring. I've enjoyed taking on twisties and downshifting to 3rd for passing, the manual transmission is great. The pickup is good too, first gear loves to move and all the others do so as well at the right time. Snow performance was awesome, you'd be amazed at what a little momemtum can do. My sister's 4WD Jeep got stuck in the same driveway in 10 inches of snow that my FWD Focus took like a champ. The looks combine both youth and maturity, and it works well.

Favorite Features

Being able to say that my five passenger compact sedan has 6 cupholders, folding seats for hauling as much as an SUV. (well, almost) Good gas mileage (low to mid 30's) Only compact that combines practical conservative style with fun youthful features and awesome handling. More headroom than Honda.

Suggested Improvements

I'm very thin, and the seats seem kind of narrow. Quieter acceleration would be nice. A light for the backseat when I open the door would be useful.

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Loved my first one so much, bought 2nd

Written by: Dr Dean on 03/29/2008

Vehicle

2007 Ford Focus ZX4 SE 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)

Review

Purchased an 07 Focus SE 4 Sdn (Kiwi Green Met.) for the wife in Feb 08. After driving it on weekends and enjoying the ride, gas mileage, and overall feel, I traded in my personal business (ministry) car for a second 2007 Focus SE (Infa Red) with sport appearance pkg and 6-CD. Would definitely recommend this car to someone looking for a good handling, fun to drive, and good gas mpg car!

Favorite Features

Fun to drive, good handling, good gas mileage. Sharp looking sporty sedan in the Infa Red clearcoat.

Suggested Improvements

Redo the cup holders in extended console (like the 08 Focus). Position the windshield visors to stay up when positioned, without drooping slightly back down.

4 out 5 people found this review helpful

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Commuter

Written by: Jeremy on 03/25/2008

Vehicle

2007 Ford Focus ZX4 SES 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)

Review

2007 SES sedan 5MT. This car was purchased as a commuter car to keep from putting so many miles on the Mustang and to do my part to help reduce my carbon footprint. Purchased for its base cost, fuel economy, and because it's a Ford (I'm a Ford guy). So far (after 7 months and 14,000 miles) it has met my expectations for an economy car. Fuel economy has been between 30 and 37 mpg, and power, although not overwhelming, is acceptable with the 5-speed. Styling is more grown-up than the 1st-gen and the current Focus. Everything works like it should. My cars are all well- maintained, so I'm interested in how this one holds up over the years.

Favorite Features

Excellent fuel economy. Quick steering. Comfortable ride. Good visibility. High seating position. Good radio (with volume automatically adjusted depending on speed). Quiet engine at normal driving speeds.

Suggested Improvements

Headlights do not illuminate well. No lumbar adjustment. Limited steering wheel telescoping range. Cupholders encroach on legroom. Armrest mounted too high.

4 out 4 people found this review helpful

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Very Sporty Focus

Written by: Hdtaz on 03/22/2008

Vehicle

2007 Ford Focus ZX4 SES 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)

Review

I've owned full size cars all my life. This is the fisrt small car I ever had and I love it! Very sporty and comfortable. It has amazing power out of the hole and on hills. Which most small cars need 2 miles to get up to 55 mph. Talking about being small, it's not at all. The room in the cabin is incredible! The seats and controls are very comfortable to sit and reach, well thought out. Even though gas is $3.20 per gal. I still just drive to nowhere because it's so much fun to drive, even on a long trip. Very happy with my zx4 Ses Focus (2007)

Favorite Features

The whole car

Suggested Improvements

Steering wheel could come out farther, that's it.

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Best car for the money..hands down!

Written by: doug crowton on 03/20/2008

Vehicle

2007 Ford Focus ZX3 S 2dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl 5M)

Review

This is my 2nd Focus ZX3. 01 and now an 07. Love it. No problems and got out of an 03 Wrangler to save on fuel. Top quality for a small car. Excellent fit finish and driving fun.

Favorite Features

Handling is the best of any small car. Tops in fuel mileage.

Suggested Improvements

Better cup holders would be nice.

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Good car for the price

Written by: Faith on 03/19/2008

Vehicle

2007 Ford Focus ZX4 S 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)

Review

I had a 1996 Contour and bought this car 9 months ago as a replacement and already have put 10k in miles on it. I have not been disappointed. The car gets great gas mileage. I drove from Raleigh to DC on 7.5 gallons! You can seriously get 36mpg if you stay around 65mph. I found you get around 30mpg 70mph+. I love the way this car handles and the smoothness of it when I drive. I seriously feel like I'm driving a car that is worth 2x as much as I paid. The only downside I have is the interior leg room. I'm 5'9" and I have the set pushed all the way back. There is no way I'll ever be able to push those rear seats down for extra cargo space and be able to drive.

Favorite Features

Gas mileage, price, handling

Suggested Improvements

More interior leg room

1 out 1 people found this review helpful

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Great Value and Excellent on Milage

Written by: buckinca on 02/21/2008

Vehicle

2007 Ford Focus ZX4 SE 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)

Review

I bought this (new) because I needed a cheap commuter car to get to work. I bought the most basic, bare bones Focus I could get and was able to get it for under 10,000. I got the 5-speed manual and if driven smartly I get about 41mpg highway and about 35mpg city. No joke, I track it very closely as money is tight. With rising gas prices, this car is a life saver on gas. I highly recommend this if you're a college stuff, like myself, or want a very reliable basic car with great gas mileage. I drove this vehicle the day after I bought it from San Jose, CA all the way to Atlanta, GA and had absolutely no problems anywhere along the way (52hr trip, no stops except for gas). Great buy.

Favorite Features

Great gas mileage, radio, trunk space

Suggested Improvements

Better cup holders

2 out 2 people found this review helpful

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Sorry I bought it

Written by: Jake on 02/03/2008

Vehicle

2007 Ford Focus ZX4 SE 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)

Review

Purchased new as 'around town' car, specifically for good gas mileage. Haven't gotten it. Averaging about 23 mpg combined, and under 30 on highway only (driver and one passenger only). Interior is cramped for older people, difficult to enter/exit as door sills are quite high. Front seat legroom is very limited (tho seemed OK during the test drive). Front storage/conveniences quite limited: any beverage in cup holders is prone to spill/tip as driver and passenger legs have no where else to go. Wipers are quiet. Radio is good. Steering/handling is good/fun. Sporty handling. Very poor gas mileage. Recommend against this car for anyone 5'10" or more, or over 200 lbs, or anyone buying for mpg.

Favorite Features

Steering, radio.

Suggested Improvements

Lower door sills. Increase leg room. Widen seating areas. Put cup holders in dash/higher up. Increase padding at lumbar area of driver seat.

8 out 12 people found this review helpful

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