2007 Ford Focus Consumer Reviews Page 7

Good Car For The Money

Written by: SAXTRAIN on 09/13/2007

Vehicle

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

Review

I find the Focus wagon to be just about the right size for all my needs. It can carry 5 passengers, though the back seat might be a little cramped for large people. With the back seat folded down, it can carry a surprisely big load. It handles nicely in all traffic situations. It has plenty of get-up and go. Merging into expressway traffic is no problem at all. At highway speeds (I tend to have a heavy foot) I average about 32mpg.

Favorite Features

I guess my favorite feature is the amount of room in the back with the back seat folded down. I also like the remote locks. To me the darn car just looks very good. I like its looks better than the sedan's. Ford should have advertised it more. It's just the right size for a couple of retirees.

Suggested Improvements

I think it could use more and handier storage space for the usual kind of stuff you keep in your car: maps, change, bottles of cleaner, tissues, etc. I think Ford has made a bad mistake in not advertising this version of the Focus very much and in discontinuing its production.

9 out 9 people found this review helpful

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Great mileage- bland interior

Written by: Keith on 08/24/2007

Vehicle

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

Review

Having just traded in a VW Jetta for a Ford Focus, I have gone from flashy to bland. That's not a bad thing. The Focus gets much better gas mileage. It simply lacks the interior quality & design of the Jetta. The Focus handling is very good. The noise level is superb. There is none. If one is looking for a commuter car that offers great mileage , the Focus is a great choice.

Favorite Features

Gas mileage & handling.

Suggested Improvements

Thank goodness the 2008 Focus will feature an interior that rivals the imports.

9 out 9 people found this review helpful

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Excellent choice

Written by: burger on 08/22/2007

Vehicle

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

Review

I had a 2000 Focus and traded it in on a van for the wife and kids. I was looking for another small car. I drove Kia, Toyota, Nissan, and of course the Focus. I really enjoyed the 2000 Focus and when I drove the new ones that was it. They have really done a lot of improvements. I'm 6'3" and 250 lbs. It has a lot of room for a tall person. I would recommend this car to anyone.

Favorite Features

Fuel, room, price

Suggested Improvements

None

6 out 6 people found this review helpful

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Great Ugly Car

Written by: Suto on 08/19/2007

Vehicle

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

Review

A surprising car. The 2.0 is significantly faster than my beloved 2003 Protege ES. The ride is nice and soft, yet the car handles really well. There is a lot of body roll during spirited driving, but this isn't a performance model. Big truck easily fits a lawn mower. Soft seats, decent dead pedal placement, high seating position. If you don't care about looks, this is the best American car. Better than Neon and Cobalt Now the bad: This is an ugly little car. It looks like something poor people would drive in the former Soviet Union. Also, the interior is cheap and ugly, and after a while the plastic starts to smell. The engine sounds really weak, and the transmission shifts oddly at times

Favorite Features

Handling, comfort, zippy, fuel economy, trunk space. The wagon almost looks good, like an early 90s Volvo.

Suggested Improvements

Ugly. Burger King toy plastic used for interior (not as good as McDonalds toy plastic). Do not get tan interior, the wall of beige will scare your passenger. Engine sounds weird (not loud, at least).

6 out 13 people found this review helpful

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New Focus

Written by: REO on 08/16/2007

Vehicle

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

Review

The car has performed better than I expected. It is a gold SES sedan. I took it on vacation and averaged over 30 mpg. It is a fun to drive car.

Favorite Features

It has more than ample to go up steep grades at 70 mph. The seats are very comfortable.

Suggested Improvements

The cup holders in the console could be better located.

2 out 3 people found this review helpful

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Love it

Written by: Great ride on 08/13/2007

Vehicle

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

Review

As soon as I test drove it I decided to buy it. For the price it is one nice ride. And whoever drives it also likes it. The only problem I have with it now is that my wife will not give it up.

Favorite Features

Handling, performance, comfort, radio, and last but not least, looks.

Suggested Improvements

Better quality sun visors, and all models should come with colored keyed door handles and trunk handle

4 out 5 people found this review helpful

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Practical all-rounder

Written by: Kevin on 08/10/2007

Vehicle

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

Review

I purchased this car after relocating across the country, and having to leave my old ride for the vultures. Needed a car that would fit the bill to haul all manner of awkward cargo and serve car- pool duty for my 80 mile (each way) commute. At 8 months and 18,000 miles in, my Focus has peformed reliably and without complaint. Not the nicest car in the segment, but for just over $14K, I got a 5 door hatchback with all the conveniences expected from a modern car, including the optional ABS and front side airbags, along with cruise control and a tilt/telescoping steering wheel. The driver's seat has so far proved comfortable for my 6'1" frame on drives up to 400 miles with no aches or pains.

Favorite Features

Fold-flat rear seats creates a large cargo area, suitable for everything from 2-3 bikes to smaller bits of furniture. At speeds of 75-80 mph, fuel economy comes in at a consistent 31-33 MPG, even in hilly and windy conditions. Zippy performance in urban driving. Standard CD Mp3 is handy.

Suggested Improvements

Wind and tire noise can be excessive at higher speeds, especially on coarse Texas pavement. Lack of rear headrests will irk taller passengers. Aux audio- in would be nice (standard on the '08s?).

11 out 11 people found this review helpful

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Awesome little Peashooter!

Written by: Luke on 08/04/2007

Vehicle

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

Review

I have had my car for a little over a month now and I love it! This is my first car that I bought. I picked this car because It was affordable and for some reason it had a more powerful engine then the Honda Civic which was 3000 dollars or more! I got really good deal and this car is very reliable and I will enjoy driving it for many years to come!

Favorite Features

Great Interior, love the styling inside and out. Comfortable seating, and a quiet ride inside. Telescopic steering wheel.

Suggested Improvements

Little more accerlation would be nice, needs an engine cover, safety package should be standard!

2 out 3 people found this review helpful

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Second car

Written by: Mike on 07/24/2007

Vehicle

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

Review

So far my wife really loves this car. It is very easy to drive (fun) with a great turning radius for tight parking spots and has very very good brakes.

Favorite Features

Fun to drive, good mileage considering all the stop and go traffic, 27 mpg so far. Like the radio with MP3, can fit 80 to 90 of my favorite song on one CD.

Suggested Improvements

We have the side airbags but head curtain airbags would be a great addition for safety, like in Fusion. I would have liked rear disk brakes for ease of replacement only, because the car stops like crazy with rear drums.

2 out 2 people found this review helpful

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Good Car for the Money

Written by: rbogrow on 07/08/2007

Vehicle

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

Review

I have had this car about a month now and so far have been pretty pleased. The 5-speed manual is very fun to drive and the car responds well. I have been getting about 30 MPG on about 50/50 driving. My biggest complaint are the really cheap sun visors. I did have a fit and finish problem with the hood and a paint drip above the rear light upon delivery.

Favorite Features

I like having the 5-speed manual. It was difficult to find a manual.

Suggested Improvements

Rear wheel disk brakes should be standard. Sun visors are really cheap. Ford should have spent a few extra dollars to have better sun visors. They should be covered in the headliner material, not be just cheap vinyl.

3 out 3 people found this review helpful

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