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Used 2001 Ford Focus Sedan Consumer Reviews

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4.75 out of 5 stars

This is a very reliable car!

focusguy, 10/14/2002
2001 Ford Focus LX 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
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As my title says, this has been a very reliable car! I bought it new, with 5 miles on it, and it has performed wonderfully. It is a very comfortable car for both myself, at 270 pounds, and my wife, at 130 pounds, so it fits just about anyone! A very nice interior design. The exterior is also very pleasing. And the power... for the standard SP1 engine, I am quite impressed, you won't have any problems with this one.

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2.63 out of 5 stars

Never again

JTnVa, 02/17/2004
2001 Ford Focus SE 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
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I put allot of milage on my car . More miles in a year than most people do in two . High milage or not this car has been a headache . I absolutley hate it . In between having to replace the o2 sensor not 1, or 2 times , but 3 . Having to have both rear window motors replaced twice.My quater window broke due to body flex,and why does a quater window cost more than a windshield anyways.My ac quit working right after my warrenty ran out.My radiator dumped all of its fluid out on a roadtrip. My power steering pump, and a few other things.Not to mention all the recalls this car has had its not worth what Im paying for it.

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4.75 out of 5 stars

2001 Ford Focus-so far so good

Happy Focus Owner, 02/29/2004
2001 Ford Focus LX 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
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Have owned my Focus since October of 2001. I get 27mpg in the city and 31mpg on the highway. Have experienced no problems in 22,000 miles. It is fun to drive and handles well in Michigan winters. The trunk is huge for a small car. Have had several passengers express their suprise for how nicely the car rides. The controls are placed well. Ford appears to finally have the 'world car' they have been trying for since the Escort was introduced. Hopefully, the problems they had when the car was first introduced have been resolved. My Focus has had no recalls.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

Ford is doing it right!

Jerry McGee, 03/13/2004
2001 Ford Focus SE 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
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Great daily driver that I use in sales in So. Calif. area. Has been exceptionally reliable and 95% problem free. 80,000 miles on it now; never has used any oil. I change my own oil regularily at 5M intervals. Very adequate interior room compared to my last 2 Tempos. I am a happy camper!

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5 out of 5 stars

The BEST 4 Cyl. car I have ever driven!

BJ G., 11/11/2002
2001 Ford Focus SE 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
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I really enjoy this car! I was kinda skeptical at first because it was a 4 Cyl. I had driven a 4 Cyl before and it had NO get up and go. This car blows that truck out of the water!

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