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M J, 01/05/2016
2004 Ford Focus ZX3 Comfort 2dr Hatchback (2.3L 4cyl 5M)
20 of 22 people found this review helpful
I bought this car in Mau 2015 with 91k on it. I never had any issues really. Changed plugs in 10 minutes, the alternator went out, but with miles was expected. The strut mounts are squeeking, but not a safety issue. All around a decent car to have. I will have this car til it dies completely. This is my first Ford and I was skeptical. Impressive small car and great.
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2004 Ford Focus ZX3 2 Door hatchback 2.0
Ford for me, 06/21/2008
2004 Ford Focus ZX3 2dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
10 of 11 people found this review helpful
Had a couple minor problems with, but with mileage now at 135,000 and running well mostly, I can't really complain. Only problem is if I run for a while, stop for 10 minutes and start, has tendency to die on me. But as long as I stop and keep the engine running, no problem. Hope to drive it for many more miles. Runs like a new car (other than the one problem mentioned, really feels like a new car - really smooth.
If only I had known...
ecn403, 11/18/2004
2004 Ford Focus ZX5 Comfort 4dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
Bought used with 19K miles on it. Read reviews thoroughly--thought I had made an informed choice. Knew before buying that car is prone to eat brakes. No big deal--replaced with life time warranty set. Now, at 26K, car has just spent a full week at dealer for 3K in warranty repairs to transmission. Before taking to dealer, took to local garage and was told that this model has had 'a number of issues'. It's fun to drive, but I won't buy another Ford. I love my Hyundai Sonata--better warranty and, so far, more reliable. I'm worried about what is in store for me after the 3yr/36K warranty expires. Another transmission at 50K?
Do not buy this CAr
snow13, 07/22/2011
2004 Ford Focus ZX3 2dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
8 of 10 people found this review helpful
I have a my ford focus zx3 for 2 years and it has been in the shop more than I have driven it. Like it has most of the normal problems. The ignition chamber and the transmission. I have put more money in the car than its actually worth. I will never buy a ford again.
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sforsyth101, 09/13/2004
2004 Ford Focus ZX5 Comfort 4dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
I have had my ZX5 for less than 1 year and I have gone through 4 sets of brakes and 2 sets of rotors and drums. I have had it in for repairs more than I have actually had the vehicle in my possession. It has been in to have the brakes fixed 5 times, and they still have not found what the problem is. Now, on top of that, the transmission is starting to slip gears and shift extremely hard (it is an automatic, there just isn't an option for that in the choices). Now they are telling me that they have to completely rebuild my transmission. I would not recommend this car to anyone due to the poor quality and that Ford refuses to make any needed repairs.
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