Used 2004 Ford Focus Hatchback Consumer Reviews
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Do NOT buy this car without the 2.3
Eddie Adams, 04/25/2004
2004 Ford Focus ZX3 Premium 2dr Hatchback (2.3L 4cyl 5M)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
I was kind on the fence about this car - I loved the styling and handling, but was underwhelmed by the motor. The Zetec is kinda crude and not too powerful, especially when you drive it back-to-back with Hondas and Toyotas. Then, I drove one with the new Mazda- built 2.3 - what a difference! This motor is a little jewel - smooth and powerful, with a nice little growl as you hit 6000 RPM. Mind you, this is no WRX-hunter, but it's plenty quick enough. To top it off, I got a ridiculously good deal - almost $4,000 off, plus a 5/100,000 bumper to bumper warranty.
I hate this car
elh430, 06/05/2004
2004 Ford Focus ZX3 2dr Hatchback (2.3L 4cyl 5M)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
I have not had a single good experience with this car. It leaks when it rains hard, the braking system sucks, (I have been told it the type of brakes it has), the window adjustors fall off all the time, handles terrible in the rain, and snow. the manual handles for the windows were put on backwards, I could continue.
World Ford Lemon
Fjorda D'Cheape, 12/13/2003
2004 Ford Focus ZX3 Comfort 2dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
After purchase, I feel abandoned by World Ford. [Although, I did get solicitations for auto insurance] Engine idles roughly -- enough to shake the vehicle. Cuts completely out when coasting with the clutch in. Frankly, I do not trust WF enough to take it back. I can see the $$$ now -- as I opted out of the maintenance trap - - a mistake, I suppose.
Wonderful automobile
Brandon, 09/27/2022
2004 Ford Focus ZX3 2dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I bought mine used from an auction, 800 dollars. Far from perfect when I got it, 246,000 miles and still going strong. Of course I put the maintenance in but what car doesn’t go through parts after awhile. I have nothing bad to say about it, only positive. I love it and can’t seem to give her up no matter what secondary car I look at for even a trade.
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Focus is JUNK
april, 09/20/2005
2004 Ford Focus ZX3 2dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
This is a terrible car. I've had it almost a year and have had numerous hassles with it from the paint, CD player, air conditioner, and the exhaust. If you are looking for quality, DO NOT buy this car. It is a total LEMON! I will never own another Ford.