Used 2003 Ford Focus Hatchback Consumer Reviews
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shopwrd, 06/09/2008
2003 Ford Focus ZX3 2dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
This car has been great. 63,000 miles (owned since new) and the engine has yet to sputter with hesitation. Average low 30's mpg and the highest I've got so far is 41mpg from San Diego to San Jose. More than adequate power and it has never had one problem!
Buy It! Great handling and comfortable!
Targetdisco, 06/10/2009
2003 Ford Focus ZX5 4dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
Gave an 8 for Fuel Economy because it used to be good, now it is average. Lived in suburban DC, with no huge hills, for 1.5 years. Did the long trips, commuting, and around town; all great mileage. Moved to "real" WV with lots of huge hills 13 months ago, and mileage is not good at all. The imitation Euro handling is certainly there and is great. Seats are comfy, lots of room, and good storage. Mine has a sunroof/moonroof and 6 cd changer. I think the Cd changer finally conked out. In 2.5 years, I've taken it to the shop for tires, and oil changes. Oct 06, I bought the car with 30k miles. So it's been an outstanding and problem free car.
Focus on fun and value!
gerard, 12/26/2003
2003 Ford Focus ZX5 4dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
This is one of the most handsome cars on the road, inside or outside. As far as value goes, this car is difficult to beat. 145 horsepower engine, power: abs brakes, windows, locks, moonroof, tilt/telescopic steering-wheel, 6 way adjustable drivers seat, 6 disc in-dash cd player with 80 watt stereo, air conditioning, built in foglights, heated front seats, heated power side mirrors,roomy rear cargo area, usable center armrest,and 16 inch alloy wheels. This car rides very smoothly on all road surfaces and the automatic transmission and engine operates like velvet.
Run the other way
melanie moore, 01/16/2018
2003 Ford Focus ZX3 2dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
3 of 4 people found this review helpful
This by far is one of the worst cars I have ever owned. It seems like every time I turn around something needs to be done repair wise. And it just broke 100,000 miles on it.
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- Reliability
Love this car
seahawk68, 12/06/2011
2003 Ford Focus ZX3 2dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
5 of 8 people found this review helpful
I bought this car with 14,000 miles, it was a car rental from Hertz. I know have 160,000 miles. I have driven this car every where. I put studs on it and in snow and ice it is like a tank. I put low profile tires during the summer and it cruises and hugs the corners. I have had not issues with this car except the usuals of tires, lights and stuff like that. It is so fun to drive, I have had it eight years now and I still love driving it