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ZTW Wagon with a manual? You bet!
lerust, 02/27/2002
2002 Ford Focus ZTW 4dr Wagon (2.0L 4cyl 4A)
8 of 9 people found this review helpful
Yes, you can get a ZTW with a manual! For some reason American manufacturer's insist comfort = no pulse. After some searching, they found my manual-shift ZTW Wagon and it's great. Sure, it's no dragster but it's powerful enough to get in trouble. The seats are uber-comfortable and supportive, even for a tall guy (6' 3"). Good sound, sharp steering and compliant around town ride. I drove about everything in this market segment and, with a manual, the Focus ZTW wagon is solid.
Gas tank fell off!!
jeje2, 02/22/2015
2002 Ford Focus SE 4dr Wagon (2.0L 4cyl 4A)
17 of 21 people found this review helpful
2002, only 56,000 miles, very well maintained & garaged. I drove 150 freeway miles, filled the tank, and while crossing an intersection toward the freeway on ramp, the tank fell down and one side was dragging on the ground. Could have been fatal; pretty scary. Luckily some angel mechanics spent 2 hours, jacked up the tank and re-secured it. The front bolt came out, and they said it appeared it was bolted into the wrong hole to begin with; one with no threads! And Consumer Reports rates this car - year and model as one of the most unreliable of all.
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Great design; terrible quality.
Jim, 01/04/2006
2002 Ford Focus ZTW 4dr Wagon (2.0L 4cyl 4A)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
Engine wire pulled loose while driving; car stopped running and had to be towed. Engine sensor broke; car would not run over 30 m.p.h. Tires worn out after 25,000 miles; over $120 each to replace (Ford used a non-standard size). Rear brake pads worn out after 30,000 miles. While replacing pads, discovered bearing hub cap was never installed on one side. Tailgate won't stay open. CD player ate CDs and then stopped working (twice). Screws to open CD player require a special tool to remove. Ignition switch broke at 30,000 miles - key would not turn, could not start- drive car. Ford refused to pay for fix, despite dozens of owners reporting similar problems on websites.
I survived and so will you
Adrienne, 11/12/2008
2002 Ford Focus SE 4dr Wagon (2.0L 4cyl 4A)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
I bought my car for travel, commuting, and the large cargo space. I never thought it would save my life. After performing above industry spec for four years my car was hit head on and broadsided. Both air bags deployed, crumple zones crumpled and center bars held. I was able to climb out of my car the other to cars did not hold up as well. While searching for a new car there was only one car to look at the Ford Focus, now I just have to decide which model I want. I highly recommend it for teenagers and mothers with young kids. Trips to home depot and the grocery store in this car never left me wondering where things might fit.
ZTW Wagon= A great value
xpis, 01/27/2003
2002 Ford Focus ZTW 4dr Wagon (2.0L 4cyl 4A)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
Our 2002 ZTW wagon is now going on 12,200 miles in seven months. So far we have had no problems. None. Zip. Gas mileage has been 27.3 mpg (11.63km/liter) for the past 10 thousand miles. On our one long trip (Chicago to Boston and back) we got 32 at 75 mph. 4 wheel anti lock brakes work fine as does the advance trac the one time I tested it on snow and ice in a vacant parking lot. Hope I never need it. It holds two bicycles, easily, with the front wheels still on. Sound system is good, the car is comfortable, handles well and reliable. We're pleased with it and would recommend the 02's a and later.