2003 Ford Focus Overview
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ZTW 4dr Wagon (2.0L 4cyl 4A)
Review
I love this car. The only issue is that it is rough on tires. I normally get about 40K out of a 60K tire. I average 26-27mpg in the winter and 29-32mpg the rest of the year. I have 149900 miles on my car. I have not experienced many of the issues that others have, but then I bought mine new and know what it has gone through. If you do the maintenance when the owner's manual says to do it then you will have very few problems. Word to drivers the rotors are not the best, but the pads are really good so if you have worn out your brake pads, that is on you. I went 89K before having to change rotors and it was a mountain pass that did in the rear brake pads.
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Available Ford Focus 2003 Submodel Types: Sedan, Hatchback, Coupe, Electric, Wagon, SVT
Available Trims: SE, Titanium, S, SEL, SES, Electric, ZX4 SES, ZX4 S, ZX4 SE, ZTS, ZX3, ZX3 S, LX, ZXW SE, ZTW, ZX3 SE, ZX5 SE, SE Comfort, ZX5, ZX5 Premium, ZX5 S, SVT, ZX4 ST, ZX5 SES, ZXW SES
Exterior Colors: Ingot Silver Metallic, Oxford White, Magnetic Metallic, Shadow Black, Ruby Red Metallic Tinted Clearcoat, Sterling Grey Metallic, Race Red, Tuxedo Black Metallic, Tuxedo Black Metallic (Late Availability), Kona Blue Metallic, Blue Candy Metallic Tinted Clearcoat, White Gold, Blue Candy Metallic, CD Silver Clearcoat Metallic, Performance Blue Metallic, Ebony Clearcoat, Tectonic Metallic, White Platinum Metallic Tricoat, Sangria Red Clearcoat Metallic, White Platinum Metallic Tri-coat, Blue Flame Clearcoat Metallic, Vista Blue Clearcoat Metallic, Pitch Black Clearcoat, Ingot Silver Clearcoat Metallic, Red Candy Metallic Tinted Clearcoat, Silver Frost Clearcoat Metallic, Sterling Grey Clearcoat Metallic, White Suede Clearcoat, Blue Flame Metallic, Frosted Glass Metallic, Infra-Red Clearcoat, Sangria Red Metallic, Light Ice Blue Clearcoat Metallic, Black Clearcoat, Cloud 9 White Clearcoat, French Blue Clearcoat Metallic, Light Tundra Clearcoat Metallic, Lightning Blue Metallic, Pueblo Gold Clearcoat Metallic, Atlantic Blue Clearcoat Metallic, Brilliant Silver Clearcoat Metallic, Ebony, Liquid Grey Clearcoat Metallic, Sonic Blue Clearcoat, Vermillion Red Clearcoat, Aqua Blue Clearcoat Metallic, Arizona Beige Clearcoat Metallic, Dark Toreador Red Clearcoat Metallic, Grabber Green Clearcoat Metallic, Jackpot Gold Clearcoat Metallic, Malibu Blue Clearcoat Metallic, Natural Neutral Clearcoat Metallic, Twilight Blue Clearcoat Metallic, White Gold Metallic, Yellow Blaze Metallic Tri-Coat, Amber Gold Clearcoat Metallic, CD Silver Clear Coat Metallic, Cloud 9 Clear Coat, Fort Knox Gold Clearcoat Metallic, Vapor Silver Clearcoat Metallic
Interior Colors: Charcoal Black Insert w/Warm Steel Surround cloth, Charcoal Black leather, Charcoal Black Surround w/Charcoal Black Insert leather, Warm Steel Surround w/Charcoal Black Insert cloth, Medium Light Stone cloth, Medium Dark Stone Surround w/Medium Light Stone Insert cloth, Charcoal Black w/Metal Gray Surround cloth, Medium Soft Ceramic leather, Medium Light Stone w/Medium Dark Stone Surround cloth, Charcoal Black cloth, Tuscany Red Surround w/Charcoal Black Insert leather, Medium Stone cloth, Medium Light Stone leather, Medium Stone leather, Charcoal Black w/Warm Steel Surround cloth, Light Stone leather, Medium Parchment, Metal Gray/Charcoal Black Surround w/Charcoal Black Insert premium cloth, Medium Graphite, Tuscany Red w/Charcoal Black Insert leather, Charcoal Black Surround w/Arctic White Insert leather, Charcoal Upper/Charcoal Lower leather, Charcoal Upper/Light Flint Lower leather, Dark Charcoal, Dark Pebble Upper/Light Pebble Lower, Arctic White w/Charcoal Black Surround leather, Charcoal Upper/Charcoal Lower cloth, Dark Flint Upper/Light Flint Lower, Dark Pebble Upper/Light Pebble Lower cloth
Popular Features: Fold Flat Rear Seats, Rear Bench Seats, Tire Pressure Warning, Aux Audio Inputs, Stability Control, Audio and cruise controls on steering wheel, Trip Computer, Bluetooth, USB Inputs, Back-up camera, Post-collision safety system, Alarm, Auto Climate Control, Multi-Zone Climate Control, Parking sensors, Heated seats, Sunroof/Moonroof, Power Driver Seat, Leather Seats, Remote Start, Keyless Entry/Start, Upgraded Engine, Navigation, Blind Spot Monitoring, Lane Departure Warning, Upgraded Headlights, Upgraded Stereo, Mobile Internet
Engine/Mechanics: 4, 3 cylinders
Transmission: AUTOMATED_MANUAL, AUTOMATIC, MANUAL, DIRECT_DRIVE
Fuel Types: flex-fuel (unleaded/E85), regular unleaded, electric, premium unleaded (required)
Drivetrains: front wheel drive
