Used 2003 Ford Focus Hatchback Consumer Reviews
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Think Twice Before You Buy!
mffswebmaster, 10/23/2004
2003 Ford Focus ZX3 2dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 3 people found this review helpful
As the webmaster for the MyFordFocusSucks website, my feelings on this car should be quite clear. Although initially fun to drive, the repair nightmares and shoddy build quality have changed my mind forever about Ford. As the owner of five other Ford/Mercury products in the last four years alone, they have lost a significant amount of future business!
SVT Focus is a high point for Ford
Bryan Redeker, 04/01/2009
2003 Ford Focus ZX3 2dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 1 people found this review helpful
I bought my SVT Focus used from my dad after I sold my 2000 Focus ZX3. The SVT Focus is great to drive, both on the street, at autocrosses, and on the track. The Recaro seats are very supportive for cornering, and the brakes are perfect! Stomping the middle pedal really hauls the car down on the straight away. With the 6-speed gearbox, I pulled off 40 mpg on a highway trip. How many cars have HID's, Recaro seats, 6-speed gear boxes, big brakes, and get 40 mpg! Only one, and that is the SVT Focus. Usual mileage is 32 combined. I love my Focus and it is one of the best compact cars ever made, and a high point for Ford!
A great car for the money
Anonymous, 08/08/2008
2003 Ford Focus ZX3 2dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 1 people found this review helpful
I love my Ford Focus! The brakes do squeal, which I've heard many times is normal in a Focus. Had them replaced at about 15,000 miles, and haven't been a problem since then. Also, had a problem with the tie-rod, as well as a rough idle. But, once these problems were fixed, the car has been great! I drive my wife's Toyota Camry too, and my car is so much nicer! It's at the just right comfort level, so I don't fall asleep on long road trips. Also, it speeds up nicely. Has a couple dings, but I love my car, and will run it into the ground. Bought it new, and been driving it for 5 years now. I love the fact that I get 5 more mpg on highways than my wife, so we regularly take my car to Washington
First Car from Dealership
Dragonz, 10/07/2008
2003 Ford Focus ZX3 2dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 1 people found this review helpful
This car is fun to drive. I bought it at 37000 miles, 5 years old, but it still ran smooth. I had to replace the alternator and battery only a month after I got it, but the dealerhsip replaced those for free, even though they weren't on the warranty. It's sporty, great gas-milage, and has a sun-roof which is always fun. Recently took it on a trip to Wendover and it ran smoothly.
Never Again
stanlell, 06/17/2006
2003 Ford Focus ZX3 2dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 1 people found this review helpful
In the shop twice for transmission problems before 12,000 miles. Took 1/4 tank of gas and 2 hours to go 23 miles up hills recently while traveling on vacation.Thought the transmission was going to fall out. Back again last week for same transmission problem that was "repaired" 18,000 miles ago, only had to pay $100 deductible even though it is under full warranty. Afraid to drive up a hill because I am out of cash and cannot afford another $100 should it have to go back in the shop. I will never again have a Ford product and this one will be gone as soon as I make the last payment. Hello Toyota.
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