2007 Ford Focus Consumer Reviews Page 9

Enjoying my new Focus

Written by: LR on 05/29/2007

Vehicle

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

Review

This is the best car I ever bought, so far. It has plenty of get-up and go. It feels like a sports car, (I opted for the sports package with upgraded rims and tires). Great gas mileage. All around, fun and sporty car!

Favorite Features

Moonroof. Upgraded black interior and leather two-tone seats. CD/MP3 player.

Suggested Improvements

Cupholders are slightly hard to reach. A little more back seat leg room would be an improvement. Steering wheel is too small.

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Great Value compared to Japanese

Written by: byrnes on 05/22/2007

Vehicle

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

Review

The Focus handles terrific, tight turning radius, a little firm on the ride but it is a small car. So far I am averageing 31 mpg with auto in mixed driving. It is a nice little car and should be considered over the Civic and Corolla if value is what you are after. I wish the auto press would consider this when they review them.

Favorite Features

Handling, enough power, good mileage. I am 6'1" and it is just big enough for me. huge trunk for its size. Ford dealers are willing to come down off price quite a bit compared to Honda and Toyota who are feeling pretty confident these days. Give Focus a look when shopping.

Suggested Improvements

Misleading when they say stereo is mp3, it will play mp3 disks, but it will not adapt to portable mp3 unless you get options for it. Would like to see daytime head lights be a standard feature, they saved me from accidents in the past.

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Fun little car that serves it's purpose!

Written by: Jenn in FL on 05/21/2007

Vehicle

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

Review

I bought the Focus as a daily driver and turned my Sport Trac into a weekend boat-toating, pleasure driver. The Focus has lived up to every expectation in the two weeks I've owned it. I drive over 60 miles each day and not only is the Focus fun to drive, but it surpassed all my expectations. I didn't think a 2.0L 4- cylinder could accelerate fast enough or have enough high end torque to hold my own in Orlando traffic, but I've been proven wrong. Not only that, but for my first full tank of gas I got 35 mpg. Not too shabby at all.

Favorite Features

The engine is more zippy than expected. The interior and exterior are classy. The price is right, especially when combined with incentives. The fuel economy is right on the money.

Suggested Improvements

The only thing I've found that I dislike is the function that opens the rear seat to the trunk compartment. The release latches are actually in the trunk. So to open the back seats to the trunk, you have to exit the vehicle and go to the trunk to hit the latchest first.

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Focused on Focus

Written by: dodge6095 on 05/16/2007

Vehicle

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

Review

Just purchased a 2007 Focus SE four door 1000 miles ago. The Focus is a very agile and comfortable and fun vehicle to drive. Very stable on the highway and on turns and curves. We are averaging 27-28 mpg city driving and 35-37 mpg on the highway. Seats are very comfortable for these two senior citizens. Lots of trunk and cargo area. The styling on these focuses are superior to any I have test drove or looked at. The 4 cyl engine has plenty of get and go and you will be driving at 75 mph and not even realize it. Very good acceleration. Very good braking action and stopping distances. Interior is laid very well placed.

Favorite Features

Great mileage city and highway. Interior is very well placed and all controls are at easy reach without thumbling for controls. Doors are wide for easy entry/exit. Side air bags on both vehicles are a very nice safety feature.

Suggested Improvements

Dual Heat/AC control would be a nice feature.

1 out 1 people found this review helpful

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Love My Focus

Written by: martyni on 04/30/2007

Vehicle

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

Review

This Focus is the second one I have bought new. I have always loved the get up and g" of the 2L engine. It doesn't feel loggy like so many other small cars. Being over 6' tall it is tough for me to even get into some small cars. Happily the Focus lets me drive with comfort. Finally, the large trunk has been great for those large shopping trips, as well as trips across country. It amazes me with the amount of room it has, even without accessing the room in the rear seat too.

Favorite Features

Power, mileage, driver room, and trunk space.

Suggested Improvements

It would be great if side air bags and ABS were standard. Also I would love to see more sound insulation. Who says small cars have to be noisy?

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'07 Ford Focus 5dr SE

Written by: Mike on 04/27/2007

Vehicle

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

Review

Just got the Ford Focus SE 5 door. So far I like it. The gas millage is great. The Focus seems to handle very well.

Favorite Features

Controls are easy to understand.

Suggested Improvements

Micro fiber for A/C to keep pollen and dust out of car.

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Satisfied Customer

Written by: Suze on 04/22/2007

Vehicle

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

Review

So far I'm getting about 34 to 35 mpg on standard 5-speed. It seems wider and is higher than my Escort wagon, which I prefer. I think it is a good value compared to others on the market. For me, if it's not a Ford, it's not a car.

Favorite Features

Peppy, sporty.

Suggested Improvements

Not so wide, not so high. More like the old Escort wagon, which I loved more than any car I have ever owned.

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Very Satisfied!

Written by: Azariah on 04/20/2007

Vehicle

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

Review

I love my Ford Focus! One of the best features is the SecureLock Anti-Theft system- without a programmed key, no key will work in the ignition switch! I love the look, feel, and the way that the car drives. My gas mileage for right now is a bit sluggish. I'm averaging between 290 and 330 miles per tank, which isn't very much with my automatic. But I have less than 5000 miles on it so I believe it will improve. This car is certainly worth the money, and for me being a college student, this was the perfect fit for my first new car. This was the perfect upgrade from my 1993 Toyota Camry that was dying out on me. Certainly worth the buy!

Favorite Features

The look, feel, the acceleration. The MP3 player, the sound system. Quietness on the road

Suggested Improvements

Even better gas mileage. A hybrid Focus would be excellent for this type of car. Lighted buttons on the steering column

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Revised Focus - One Month Later

Written by: Ian on 04/20/2007

Vehicle

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

Review

So far, I'm one month into ownership of my '07 ZX3 SE. No major issues, however there have been fit and finish issues. One of the wheel nut covers from the hubcap flew off and the head restraints wouldn't stay up. The dealer has been excellent with resolving these issues. Overall, the interior feels cheaper than the old '02 Focus with regards to small details like the radio display. Otherwise, car is holding up well and I'm very happy with it. Long term reliability isn't promising. Let's hope Ford surprises me - My expectations are low.

Favorite Features

Sport utilty versatility with the sports car feel combined with good fuel economy.

Suggested Improvements

Bring back the fog lamps, alloy wheels, leather wrapped steering wheel, and tachometer as standard features. Also, the only reason I went with the Focus was the hatch. You can get better sedans elsewhere. Hatches - your options are limited at this price point.

1 out 1 people found this review helpful

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Very fun to drive!

Written by: Toby on 04/12/2007

Vehicle

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

Review

Bought the fully loaded ST with the sunroof, street body kit with oversized spoiler. Loving all of the options. Handles turns real well. Overall, it's a fun car to drive.

Favorite Features

Suspension and interior

Suggested Improvements

Can use more performance upgrades from the factory

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