Used 2003 Ford Focus ZX3 2dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl 5M) Consumer Reviews
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Swaying Impressions
WrstPirateever, 08/11/2008
Ford Focus ZX3 2dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
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For a 2 door, this thing is fun to drive. Pretty good acceleration, and plenty of trunk space once the back seat is folded down. I couldnt believe it when I fit my new 42 inch TV in there and noone else could either! The back seat is useless for passengers unless they have no legs. Very tight quarters back there. Now for the bad. I've never had so much trouble with traction especially on wet roads. I also have less than 60,000 miles and I've already had to have a brand new transmission put in (luckily covered under warranty) and new tie rod ends. Now I'm having issues with what I believe is the air intake control. Finally, this thing eats through tires like crazy
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domain11, 03/21/2004
Ford Focus ZX3 2dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
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Steering is very hard to contol at low speed with full acceleration. Mechanincal windows hard to crank. Car is fun to drive, has plenty of power, get reasonable milage(28.5)
Been a great car
WYcommuter, 02/15/2010
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.
The Ambiguous Focus
Zetec, 05/05/2008
Ford Focus ZX3 2dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
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I loved this car from the start and began to modify it. Lowered racing suspension and rims with high qaulity tires made it handle great, best car I ever had, good power but not great, its not really a sports car after all. Replaced front wheel bearings at 60k after some vibration. After that at 72k i turned on the AC and the blower motor caught fire under the dash and burned the interior pretty badly before it was put out, as I was driving it was considered a car accident not a auto fire and I wasn't covered, total loss. I am however getting a new Focus. I'll roll down the windows
Great Car
2112Rush, 08/15/2008
Ford Focus ZX3 2dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
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This Focus has been the most reliable and fun car that we have had so far. It's is great with gas. Only big problem that we've had with it is something with the timing belts. But overall it has been a great car, very, very reliable. And the price isn't bad either.