Used 2005 Ford Focus Consumer Reviews
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Focus ZX3
scionandfocus, 09/21/2005
2005 Ford Focus ZX3 S 2dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
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Took delivery of the second-least expensive version of the Focus available less than a month ago, a ZX3 S manual with air conditioning. With incentives, it had a no-haggle price of $11,062 (plus taxes, tags, and dealer charges). Toss in the car's roomy interior and great ride and handling, and the car seems like a winner. However, since we took delivery of the car, a problem with the manual transmission has appeared no fewer than five times, requiring three trips to the dealer that have yet to solve the problem. Hopefully this and any other problems with the car aren't widespread. Shoppers: it's worth counting on that to get what is probably the best small-car buy out there.
05 Ford Focus ZX4 SE
Charles Smith, 08/09/2006
2005 Ford Focus ZX4 SE 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
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Low rear view obstructed by high tail end. A kid could not be seen immediately behind the car.
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Sharpest handling small car available
Mike Freed, 09/21/2005
2005 Ford Focus ZX4 ST 4dr Sedan (2.3L 4cyl 5M)
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The ST is a terrific choice if you're looking for a performance sedan at a low price. It has razor-sharp steering response and great feel, strong brakes, and a suspension that strikes a nice balance between sport and comfort. The 2.3 engine has a lot of torque, but seems to run out of steam over 5000 rpm. The ST is also a solid highway cruiser, and tracks straight as a laser. Best of all, this is an easy car to upgrade with aftermarket parts. I drove all the small sport sedans, and if cost is no object, the Mazda 3s is a marginally better car overall than the Focus (the Toyota Corolla XS and Kia Spectra 5 are also pretty nice), but with all the discounts, is it REALLY $6,000 better?
Good little beater!
GranMom, 09/12/2023
2005 Ford Focus ZX4 SE 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
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Car been in family since 2009. My sister had it, she allowed my son to use it, she allowed my daughter to use it and I used on rural paper route of 100miles a day. Good solid dependable little car. Not much in the way of fancy a base model but a good little beater!!
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Great
Jim Van Damme, 06/09/2008
2005 Ford Focus ZX4 SE 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
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Automatic tranny, gets 32 MPG in mixed driving, plummets to 28 MPG in winter. OK, it's only 3 years old, but so far totally reliable. Once in a great while I get some rough idle and I checked it with my DRB tester & it says it's the airflow sensor but it always resets. Bought used, probably traded because there was a big air leak into the bottom of the windshield. Some caulk cured that. Trunk lid doesn't fit well.
Not a bad buy at all
Legato2001, 09/29/2005
2005 Ford Focus ZX4 SE 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
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I initially got some bad advice from people about buying a Ford. Although I've had the car for only a couple of months, I find those complaints to be unfounded. It's not the most comfortable car in the world for long drives, but it definitely allows for a fun drive. The steering is very nice, the sound system is very good, and the fuel economy leaves nothing to be desired. All around, a great buy for the money.
2005 ZX3 SES
pwhopkins, 09/29/2005
2005 Ford Focus ZX3 SES 2dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
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Only 1500 miles on the ZX3. So far it is great. Fuel economy is not what I was hoping for, but after reading other threads on this, I guess averaging 29 is better than some. Car has plenty of power. Very fun to drive and handles great. A little heavy on the road noise, but better then Honda.
Fun and quiet
jereme, 03/31/2005
2005 Ford Focus ZX3 S 2dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
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Extremely quiet car, sporty, quick shifting, and comfortable. I was in dire need of a car after my previous one failed ('73 Beetle). This was not my first choice, as I am still not a fan of the looks. But price and warranty definitely pushed the choice for me.
Rebadged
Brian123, 06/17/2004
2005 Ford Focus ZX4 S 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
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I like the car but there it is little different from my old focus. There are no curtain airbags and no rear head restraints. I don't feel safe driving adults in the back.
2005 ST
Dale, 10/07/2005
2005 Ford Focus ZX4 ST 4dr Sedan (2.3L 4cyl 5M)
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I've had my ST for a couple of months now and it's a real blast to drive. My wife got the basic model and I got the ST and I'd recommend the ST for it has a much tighter feel for the road. (and a bit quicker). I haven't had a 5 speed in yrs and I forgot how much fun they are while getting better gas mileage also. The heated leather seats are a real plus and the stereo really cranks!