2007 Ford Focus Consumer Reviews Page 6

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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Great & Fun little car.

Written by: Nick on 01/11/2008

Vehicle

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

Review

Before my Focus I drove a '93 Escort. This Focus with the 5-speed manual is a much better car. I don't really have any gripes about the car. Gas mileage is good, and the car is very peppy, and handles great. Love the sound system, I got the 6 disc changer/ MP3 stereo. Sharp looking car in black.

Favorite Features

Stereo system, 5-speed manual, & performance, also gas mileage.

Suggested Improvements

Add lumbar support for the driver's seat. Would really help with a bad back.

1 out 1 people found this review helpful

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Good Price, Potential problems,

Written by: robsfla on 01/02/2008

Vehicle

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

Review

Bad stuff first. At 500 miles, major oil leak from defective rivet in engine block. Dealer repaired, good so far. Front tires out of balance from day of delivery. Creaking and groaning noises from rear axle, shock area. Dealer cant find the problem. Gas mileage is 22mpg city and 27mpg highway. Only 3000 miles so far. Paid 13,300, has side airbag pkg. Paid extra for extended warranty and premium maintanance plans. Gas mileage is 22- 23city and 27 highway. Not good.

Favorite Features

Performance, 5-spd trans, stereo, seats provide good comfort and support. Map lights and entry dimmers are nice touch for low-end compact. Lots of fun to drive. Hope to keep for many years. Price was good, 3000 rebate.

Suggested Improvements

Build quality. Paint seems cheap and cant hold wax for very long. Rear suspension noises, unfixable so far. A broken engine rivet at 500 miles, oil leaked all over the driveway. Whats up with that? Gas mileage.

13 out 15 people found this review helpful

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Value for money to the MAX

Written by: lilboyracer on 12/07/2007

Vehicle

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

Review

I wanted a car which would fulfill both my need for speed and be attainable on a modest budget. One of the things I was really looking for was a stickshift. I got this car used with just 8K miles on it and fully loaded for a song. I have ended up driving it 1.5K miles in 2weeks. This is living the very busy life of a medical resident with only a few free hours daily which i have enjoyed spending with this car. I love the handling and the feel of the car and the acceleration and power is more than sufficient to easily exceed legal speeds. This car is fully loaded and I love all the creature comforts. In a nutshell the best buy i've ever made.

Favorite Features

Handling, even torque, smooth shifter heated leather seats-makes the interior look quite upscale audiophile sound system...it rocks! Appearance package-sweet looks very cool

Suggested Improvements

Remedy to long start issue--Initially I thought I had a battery/electrical isssue but later found that this is a known glitch which can be solved by starting using the gas pressed. The vexing thing is that its so random and most times the car will start at the first attempt. More an annoyance though!

6 out 6 people found this review helpful

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Good car but not for big people

Written by: tcumpire on 11/16/2007

Vehicle

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

Review

The 07 Focus is a good little car. It has all the features that you need to have a comfortable ride except for space. If you're a bigger person (I'm 6'4") the leg room up front can be a little cramped.

Favorite Features

Sporty look, peppy engine

Suggested Improvements

More leg room

13 out 13 people found this review helpful

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A Good Car for they Money

Written by: PC IN FLA on 11/12/2007

Vehicle

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

Review

I was looking for a 2nd car to replace my much beloved, but(sick), gas sucking 1997 Suburban. This being just a second car I didn't want to spend a lot but I also didn't want something boring to drive, and also I didn't want to spend a lot. Well I couldn't pass up the rebates, end of model incentives, and the price. Over all this car is fairly nice, I'm not real crazy about the perelli P6 tires, and the gas mileage is a little less than expected, and a 6 sp manual option would have been nice.

Favorite Features

Design, handling, engine performence, value per dollar was a big plus.

Suggested Improvements

Side air bags standard, (done in 08's) a 6 speed manual.

3 out 3 people found this review helpful

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First Time Ford Owner and Happy

Written by: Rusty on 11/11/2007

Vehicle

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

Review

I purchased the car about 7 months ago and have already put 10K miles on it. I have not had one single issue with it. I had the dealer put some low pros on it with 17" rims which make the already well handling car better in handling. It's probably the best handling car I've owned even better than the Honda I used to have. I've never owned a Ford before but I'm definitely impressed with this car and will buy another Ford. I get a lot of compliments on how the car looks and it has the feel of being mechanically sturdy.

Favorite Features

Handling, exterior appearance, fuel economy, interior comfort and simplicity.

Suggested Improvements

Don't change a thing!

6 out 6 people found this review helpful

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Best car I've ever had

Written by: Michelle on 11/05/2007

Vehicle

2007 Ford Focus ZXW SES 4dr Wagon (2.0L 4cyl 5M)

Review

I love this car. It's easy to drive, the interior is very intelligently designed and it feels like a much bigger car yet drives very sporty. My only complaint is an annoying squeak from the area of the backseat which so far, Ford has been unable to fix.

Favorite Features

Suggested Improvements

4 out 4 people found this review helpful

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Nice Escort Replacement!

Written by: Gas Saver on 11/01/2007

Vehicle

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

Review

I bought this car almost 3 months ago. I had a 95 Escort before this one. The biggest improvement I noticed first is 48 more horsepower with the same 31 mpg I was getting with the Escort. Lots of power for a little car. I looked at the Hondas, Kias, etc. looking for a good comuter car without costing a bundle. This car is loaded with features that would have cost a lot more had I bought a Honda or Toyota! A lot of car for the price!

Favorite Features

Love the leather interior. Looks good and is very durable. Seats are comfortable. Great acceleration, good mileage, glass moonroof, remote entry and trunk release is very convenient. drives and handles like a dream. Smooth ride. Vertical adjustment on drivers seat is a plus. Large trunk.

Suggested Improvements

Needs better quality sun visors. Side mirrors are stationary and don't fold back if struck. Don't like the gas cap on passenger side. I keep forgetting at the gas station. Don't know why they changed sides.

4 out 4 people found this review helpful

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I feel like I'm driving a go-kart.

Written by: Mike on 09/25/2007

Vehicle

2007 Ford Focus ZX5 SES 4dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl 5M)

Review

I've only had the car for about a month. Its fun to drive. It now has just over 1,500 miles on it. I had a Dodge Dakota before it. Its quite a change from having a large truck to got to something half that size.

Favorite Features

Heated seats, heated mirrors, a rear windshield wiper,speed sensitive volume control, getting 25-37 for mpg.

Suggested Improvements

I don't like where the gas cap is located. I'm not use to it being on the passengers side.

14 out 18 people found this review helpful

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