Used 2003 Ford Focus Hatchback Consumer Reviews
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Mediocrity at its best!
monkeyfinger, 02/23/2010
2003 Ford Focus ZX3 Premium 2dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
2 of 3 people found this review helpful
My 2003 Ford Focus has seen it's share of problems: Alternator, Thermostat Housing, AA Solenoid, Fuel Pump, Water Pump, Drive Belt, Timing Belt and Engine Mounts. I Love the compact design; however, this causes astronomical labor charges or very difficult self repairs. You actually have to go under the car to change the headlight bulbs. Overall, I like my Focus, but I wish Ford had put more thought into the quality. For example, a thermostat housing that is not made of plastic. If yours has not failed yet, then it soon will. Or a better set of engine mounts. One thing that the focus will do is help you become a great mechanic.
Fun and reliable
TTR9000, 07/04/2003
2003 Ford Focus ZX5 4dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Fun and reliable is this car in two words. It is a fun car with a lot of pep. A lot of room and is very reliable dont let other peoples reviews deter you in getting this car because they say that it is unrealible. They are only saying this because that when the first focus came out their was a lot of recalls, but that was only like the first year and all of that is over with. I am glad their was recalls atleast they tell you about and fix the problem.
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ZX5-Comfort
RipRiley, 06/05/2003
2003 Ford Focus ZX5 Comfort 4dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I have been very pleased with this vehicle. I got it for the fuel economy and the 100K drive train warranty. But I was surprised how fun the car is to drive. It is the best handling car I've owned. Ok, here is the MPG scoop. For the first 2000 miles I got a city/highway combined 31 MPG. Since then it has steadily gone up. Now at 8000+ miles I get 35 MPG. That is about 60% highway 40% city. Average highway speed 75 MPH.
Red_Bird
scjenk, 02/03/2004
2003 Ford Focus ZX3 2dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I have put 6100 miles on it in 3 months and have no problems to report. The car is very quiet comparded to it's competition, and rides good for a small car. This is the best handling car I have ever driven, handles like an expensive sports car. Needs more power, especially when coupled to the automatic. Gas milage is a little disappointing, averaging 26 MPG for mostly highway driving.
Focus ZX3 S2 edition
Turkish, 06/12/2002
2003 Ford Focus ZX3 Power Premium 2dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I bought a ZXS S2 edition in September 2001 and it has been great. I set out to purchase a German car but ended up at Ford dealership for a little comparison. I quickly made up my mind that the S2 was going to be the car for me and I have not looked back. It's fun, sexy, and economical. I am six foot 5 and this car fits me great. Seats are awesome and great head room too.