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Used 2003 Ford Focus Hatchback Consumer Reviews

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5 out of 5 stars

WOW!!!!!!!!!

adam swenski, 06/17/2002
2003 Ford Focus ZX3 Power Premium 2dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
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I like this vehicle soo much, when it breaks down in like 12 years, i am hoping to buy another. Thanx FORD!

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3 out of 5 stars

Disapointed

Bubba5, 12/14/2002
2003 Ford Focus ZX3 Power Premium 2dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
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Thought the gas mileage would be better...I average 20 mpg...the driver's seat is terribly uncomfortable after 20 minutes of driving...I had to take it to ford to replace the seat cover after 10,000 miles...the metal frame cut through the cover...maybe I just got a bad seat cause other reviewers seem to like these seats...automatic is sluggish...needs more power and better brakes

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2.75 out of 5 stars

DON'T MAKE A MISTAKE

Focus2001, 01/02/2003
2003 Ford Focus ZX3 Premium 2dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
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YOU HAVE TO BE READY TO $PEND MONEY ON MAINTAINANCE BECAUSE IT STARTS TO BREAKDOWN ONLY AT 20K MILES!!! SO OVER ALL....IT'S NOT A GOOD CAR TO HAVE IF YOU'RE ON LIMITED BUDGET NOR BUSY LIFESTYLE BECUASE YOU WILL SPEND MORE TIME IN THE SERVICE DEPT RATHER THAN GOING ABOUT WITH YOUR LIFE!

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4.63 out of 5 stars

Problems?...Not Ford's.

Derek Ripley, 01/14/2008
2003 Ford Focus ZX3 2dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
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I have had this car for almost a year, I bought it with about 65k miles on it. I have never had any problems with this car other than ones that I solved, and they were problems that I could have avoided. It's fun to drive, gets better than est. gas mileage.

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2.88 out of 5 stars

Been a great car

WYcommuter, 02/15/2010
2003 Ford Focus ZX3 2dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
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Bought with 8000 miles in 05. Still have with 115000. Only one issue and that was a new ignition core (cheap repair). Live in WY and commute through blizzards and have never been stuck or stranded with this great little car. I drive it and leave the F150 in the garage when its icy. Did not buy fancy, manual windows, locks, etc. maybe that why no problems.

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