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Used 2004 Ford Focus Consumer Reviews

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4.88 out of 5 stars

Focus is cool!

rednayne, 12/03/2003
2004 Ford Focus ZX3 2dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

It's an awesome little car I don't see where people have a problem with it. You get everything you need and more for the price. It's very fun to drive, my focus zx3 makes me feel cool when I drive it, and by the looks I get from people, i think they find the focus to be cool. I've gotten many compliments about my car.

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5 out of 5 stars

Love my Focus

Teppi, 02/17/2004
2004 Ford Focus ZX5 Premium 4dr Hatchback (2.3L 4cyl 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

I had a horrible buying experience at Earnhardt Ford in Phoenix, AZ, but thank goodness I ended up with such a great vehicle! The gas mileage is great and it drives so smooth and sporty. I was originally looking at buying a Toyota Matrix, but decided on the Focus instead because of the value. It is a more affordable car with virtually the same features.

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4.75 out of 5 stars

'04 ZTW wagon

Erinsmuma, 02/04/2004
2004 Ford Focus ZTW 4dr Wagon (2.3L 4cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

I really like this car. It is comfortable for me to drive. The one thing that I thought was pretty chintzy is the lack of cross bars on the roof luggage carrier. This makes it a totally useless piece of plastic on the roof.

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2.25 out of 5 stars

Disappointed

Tracey, 03/25/2006
2004 Ford Focus SE 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

I was really looking forward to owning one of these cars, because all I had heard was positive feedback (car of the year, reliable etc.). I have had numerous problems with the car, first and foremost having to replace the transmission within the first week of ownership! Then before it turned 2 it overheated and had to be towed to the dealership. Also, the clutch to the a/c had to be replaced. I think I got a lemon and will replace as soon as possible! Don't take the chance on this car!

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3.63 out of 5 stars

Not satisfied

jaladymaverick, 02/23/2006
2004 Ford Focus ZTS 4dr Sedan (2.3L 4cyl 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

I am not happy with the noise level from outside while driving. The car drives horribly in the winter due to being light weight. I am not getting the gas mileage I was anticipating.

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