Used 2003 Ford Focus Sedan Consumer Reviews
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Got ripped off what people say is true about the focus
kyle710, 01/09/2012
2003 Ford Focus SE 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
2 of 5 people found this review helpful
Bought it 6 months ago its a 2003 with 96000 miles I got a bad deal on it since it was a buy here pay here deal 8500$ but still. In the 6 months its been on a tow truck 3 times first the alternator that happen 20 min after I bought it! But they thought it was the battery so they fixed that for me then The check engine light was on brought it to my mechanic and they said it needed a thermostat and new hoses. 610$ later. Then the ac compressor went out and had that towed because it LOCKED the whole car up and wouldnt start. Now my check engine lights on again and also the "check gas cap" light and the gas cap is on... I never thought a car could be so buggy. Giving it back when taxes come back
Money Pit
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.
This is a LEMON
Steve, 11/22/2005
2003 Ford Focus ZTS 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
This vehicle performed superbly right up until the 40,000 mile mark. First of all, the Pirelli tires are horrible and will need to be replaced between 35-40k. Secondly, I had to replace the brakes and rotors because they were shot. Third, I had to replace a transmission part that caused my engine to skip (thankfully covered by the extended warranty). Lastly, and most important, the engine stalls in the middle of traffic with no warning. I have taken it to the dealer but they can't figure out what is wrong. I used to think "buy American" but in the case of cars, IT'S NOT WORTH MY LIFE or yours either! Do yourself a favor and STAY CLEAR of this one!
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.
Not The Best
Jennifer, 08/12/2008
2003 Ford Focus LX 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
My dad originally bought this car for me for my first car. I will say that for a first time driver, it is decent. Very easy to drive. For the few years I owned it, I never had any mechanical problems with it. The 4cyl. engine, in my opinion, is way too small. Awful pickup on the highway. It is very low to the ground and had a tendency to bottom out. Also, not really good in the snow. Decent MPG though. I ended up trading it in for a 07 Jeep Liberty, which I love and would recommend to someone over the Focus.