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Focus on the MPG
JOL, 11/14/2008
2005 Ford Focus ZX5 SES 4dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
I initially purchased the car while in the service in Guam back in 2005, and drove it less than 5,000 miles my first 3 years. Now that I'm back in the states, I get to see just how the ZX5 really nandles. I had to replace the original dealership tires at 16,000 miles, otherwise, it runs like a gem. I drove it from Houston to Dallas last week, and still had a quarter tank left when I got there. So, I drove on that 1/4 of gas back to Houston. You do the math. And yes, the AC was on.
My 05 ZX3 Review
mwp1, 12/31/2005
2005 Ford Focus ZX3 SE 2dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
My car is the basic S model with air and 5- speed; I bought it as a daily commuter as I drive 120 miles a day for work. Runs well but has had transmission problems beginning at 50 miles, the shifter cable keeps falling off at the transmission, three times now, the dealer keeps "adjusting" the cables but I know that there is a design flaw with the plastic connector. Also the drivers seat frame broke requiring a new seat back to be installed.
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Love the 5 door hatchback for hauling
CJ, 09/29/2008
2005 Ford Focus ZX5 SE 4dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
Just adore the 5 door hatchback. I can move most anything, yet it is a classy car and much bigger on the inside than it seems. Great mileage and reliability with over 50K on engine. With the rear lights being so large yet sleek, I never worry about tailgaters anymore. They either stay back or go around once you hit them a couple times. Only problem is the additional CD holder handle broke on me.
Versitile Economy.
Devon Nelson, 08/06/2015
2005 Ford Focus ZX5 SE 4dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
6 of 7 people found this review helpful
I bought my 05 ZX5 back in 2013 with 76k on the clock, it now has 93k and nothing major has gone wrong.The worst problem being the driver side rear door lock going out, I bought a used part and replaced it myself. I wish the fuel economy was better I seem to get 28mpg max but other then that the hatch has allowed me to haul big items and 4 doors make passengers getting in easier. My friend got a brand new Fiesta ST and its a pain to get in and out of and the car feels downright claustrophobic despite being a great deal faster. The Focus is a great used car bargain.
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Horrible car!!
orionmomof3, 07/24/2009
2005 Ford Focus ZX3 SE 2dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
5 of 6 people found this review helpful
I bought this car brand new! Within a year my transmission went out, clutch, clutch cylinder and my front axle broke!! I never drove it rough never got in an accident nothing! It was in the shop for two months!!! got it back two weeks later my clutch transmission was out again! I got tired of waiting and bought a four door 07 focus....all of them are horrible!! door handle has broken off, cant use the key to the trunk, my alternator broke....mind you both were brand new!!!!! Ford is horrible and I will never buy from them again!!!!!!