Used 2004 Ford Focus ZTS 4dr Sedan (2.3L 4cyl 5M) Consumer Reviews
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grover04, Union, NJ, 12/19/2010
Ford Focus ZTS 4dr Sedan (2.3L 4cyl 5M)
6 of 7 people found this review helpful
I have had my 2004 Ford Focus ZTS for 5 years and it has been nothing but a money sucker ever since. For the past 5 years my focus has randomly shut down while I've been driving and I have taken the car to multiple shops and a Ford Dealership, still no one can figure out the problem. I have had to replace the headlights twice every year, and as soon as my car hit 70,000 (this summer) my car basically lived at an auto shop (been in 5 times the past 6 months). My friend who has the same make, same year, has had all similar problems as has a neighbor of mine. The only positives I have to say about this car is a spacious trunk and nice interior.
Car of a lifetime
tbm3fan, Concord, CA, 08/14/2019
updated 08/24/2022
Ford Focus ZTS 4dr Sedan (2.3L 4cyl 5M)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
I have now had this ZTS 5 spd sedan since President's Day 2004 and it has 167,000 trouble free miles. The only part replaced was a passenger side engine mount and later on the pcv hose. Both repairs done by me. To top it off the car is till on it's original brake pads up front which are at 40% now. Go figure. Spotlessly clean and one of the most quick and nimble small cars I have ever driven. It loves curves while averaging 30 mpg as it is 90% freeway driven. 08/23/2022 Take it back some as the car now has 186,000 miles and I just did the first complete brake job myself. Pads Ok but rotors should be replace. Rear shoes were at 50% and fine but the last guy to put tires on the car managed to cross thread a stud which broke off. That meant one drum and one bearing which translates into two new drums, two bearings and use the Ford shoes in my stock.. Did serpentine belt and tensioner also. Doing all the work saves me a big bill as usual.
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One Look and Fell in Love
Ryan Mikulovsky, 02/15/2005
Ford Focus ZTS 4dr Sedan (2.3L 4cyl 5M)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
The vehicle handles wonderfully well. It took to the Pacific Coast Highway with agility I would not have expected for a car at it's price level. It also impressed me when driving through Flaming Gorge on the way to Las Vegas. I did not experience any loss of power while running the AC. In city traffic it is very responsive. The standard transmission could feel a little more solid -- there is a tiny bit of detectable "give." I haven't had any problems with it except that my first oil change had to be postponed due to the new oil filter not having saturated the market yet. A chrome Harley filter could have worked.. but... :-) The filter is amazingly accessible.
Car of a lifetime
tbm3fan, Concord, CA, 08/14/2019
updated 03/31/2022
Ford Focus ZTS 4dr Sedan (2.3L 4cyl 5M)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I have now had this ZTS 5 spd sedan since President's Day 2004 and it has 167,000 trouble free miles. The only part replaced was a passenger side engine mount and later on the pcv hose. Both repairs done by me. To top it off the car is till on it's original brake pads up front which are at 40% now. Go figure. Spotlessly clean and one of the most quick and nimble small cars I have ever driven. It loves curves while averaging 30 mpg as it is 90% freeway driven. Now at 183,000 and just fine.
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Good for a Mule
Cyan, 05/06/2004
Ford Focus ZTS 4dr Sedan (2.3L 4cyl 5M)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
Good for a mule- we use it to load up the commuter miles. Otheriwse- I hate it. The fuel tank only holds enough for about 300 miles. We've taken it to the dealership to get stupid stuff fixed already and it breaks again. Also- we can hear the transmission slipping every once in a while... and we aren't harsh drivers. Wonder how long it will last-- good for cheap transportation that's fairly reliable for its class. Very uncomfortable if you are planning long trips.