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Used 2001 Ford Focus Sedan Consumer Reviews

3.9 out of 5 stars
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4.5 out of 5 stars

Love It

JAR, 08/09/2003
2001 Ford Focus SE 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
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I love my focus. I bought it used with 9000 miles and it is now at 36000 have had no major problems and only minor things that where covered ie: spark plug wires and a belt. Take care of this care and it will take care of you. I do all my oil changes and follow the maintance schedule to a T. The best car I've owned.

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4.38 out of 5 stars

Great Car - Give Ford Credit

PCL, 08/09/2002
2001 Ford Focus SE 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
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After 1 year and 15000 miles I can confidently say the Focus is a fun, dependable, well built car. Lots of trunk room and plenty of passenger space. Not one problem to date.

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2.13 out of 5 stars

Problematic Car

2ManyProbsW/Focus, 04/14/2005
2001 Ford Focus LX 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
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The only reason we bought this car was because it was 0% interest. There have been many parts replaced because the metal used was cheap. It's been in the shop every year since we've had it. I am not happy with this car. The extended warranty only covered 1 part any time we've had problems. The warranty seemed to do nothing for us. The ignition and fuel are the biggest problems. It's loud from the noise outside especially on highways. There isn't much leg room in the back seats. The stereo system is TERRIBLE. We replaced our ignition and key 3 times! Loud muffler. This is a noisy, break down car. I'd suggest against getting one. Ford never helped me at all with any problems.

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3.5 out of 5 stars

Horrible Car...

lifeon29, 07/25/2009
2001 Ford Focus SE 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
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I bought my 01 Focus used it only had 48k on it, 8 days after having it the front axel snapped, my fuel pump went out a couple months later, my timing belt went out after about 7 months both back windows motors went out after a year, the car idles and feels like its trying to die and not one mechanic can tell me why, I would never recommend this car to anyone, it is a horrible car and has left me stranded with my 3 children atleast 5 times. its poor quality for the price you pay.

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4.63 out of 5 stars

Fun Fun Fun

Ken, 10/13/2009
2001 Ford Focus SE 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
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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.

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