Used 2003 Ford Focus Consumer Reviews
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u2, 08/02/2010
2003 Ford Focus SE 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
Been towed to repair shops about a dozen times over the past 6 years. I would not buy a ford focus again.
WOW
Polestar9205, 06/12/2003
2003 Ford Focus ZTW 4dr Wagon (2.0L 4cyl 4A)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
I was hesitant to purchase the Focus due to initial reliabilty reports on the 2000 model. The test drive and Fords quality improvements, which have been large, persuaded me to buy the car. This is the most fun American car I have ever driven! The ZTW wagon (only 10in. longer than the sedan) handles like a sports car( 16in rims/low profile Pirelli Tires). Power from the Zetec engine is smooth and consistent. The sound system ( 6 in dash CD) is superior. Ride is quiet and predictable. Styling is Euro and handsome. Lots of cargo room.
2003 Competition Orange SVT 2 door hatch
Marc Ceniceros, 11/25/2008
2003 Ford Focus SVT 2dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl 6M)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
Love the Comp. Orange color, always the only 1 in a parking lot. The car is about balance. Adequate acceleration, good grip, excellent handling, fantastic brakes. I don't trust my Ford dealer so have not had the clutch knocking fixed but it continues to function otherwise so I'll wait to repair it. Euro package brings nice accessories, but body treatment adds useless weight to a car already weak on torque. I'd trade 15/20 Bhp for 5/10 more lbs./ft. Base car weighs less than SVT! Wrong. I'm 70" tall and my hair rubs the sunroof. Wish it had 16" wheels for improved ride/comfort without diminishing the turn in. 45 series rubber is ridiculous off track. Car is noisy on many surfaces.
car from hell
nel7, 03/20/2011
2003 Ford Focus SE 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
1 of 4 people found this review helpful
I bought a Ford Focus 2003 (automatic) from a private party, used. Only after owning and driving regularly, I noticed how poor the suspension was. It is the stiffest suspension one can imagine. It is so bad that I bought heel support/shock absorber for my feet to heal my right heel, which is soar from all the suspension-related "beatings". My back hurts from longer drives as well. The seat is a horror-trap, despite added pillows. The mileage per gallon is rather poor: about 23 at the most in the city, and about 32 on the freeway. For a 2.0 engine, this is rather weak. And it has the classic Ford engine noise. Uncomfortable, weak mileage, noisy, and undesirable. Don't buy a Ford Focus.
2003 Focus ZX3, Duratech 23 = AWESOME!!!
metalwych, 03/11/2012
2003 Ford Focus ZX3 Power Premium 2dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
1 of 5 people found this review helpful
I got my 2003 Focus with the DuraTech 23 engine (2.3 liter) for less than $6000. It had 59000 miles on it. This car is awesome. I needed a car that gets good gas mileage (I also have a Lincoln and a 2011 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500, so I needed a car that gets better than 25mpg). This little car has a lot of get up and go. Its quick and gets excellent gas mileage (when I go from San Diego to L.A., I average 46mpg...which is awesome). And its a fun car to drive. Now, it doesn't have the power of my powerhouse V-8's, but for a 4 cylinder, it really moves. The way this car handles is superb. I was pleasantly surprised at how well this car can corner. Awesome fun car to drive!