Used 2005 Ford Focus ZX3 S 2dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl 5M) Consumer Reviews
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271k and climbing daily
Jake, Ashburn, VA, 06/07/2016
Ford Focus ZX3 S 2dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
34 of 35 people found this review helpful
Base model crank windows no power locks car was bought new with 20 miles on it and has been driven on an hour and a half commute to work each way for the past 12 years. Car has 271k original clutch, starter, water pump, alternator, motor has never been opened for repairs. Royal purple oil its whole life and it still doesnt burn any. Has gotten brakes, struts, and an axle seal. Great car interior is junk but it was 12k new so of course it is
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220,000 Miles and still starts right up!
Shadow2450, Wilmington, DE, 08/07/2018
Ford Focus ZX3 S 2dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
9 of 9 people found this review helpful
I bought this car back when i was in highschool my senior year used for a fairly good price, now since im looking into getting something else I thought I would share my experience with my focus and I want to start out by saying I loved it. I have the 5 speed manual transmission and while theres not much power under the hood its still very fun to change the gears and hear the little car go. reliability is nothing short of amazing. when I purchased the car It had close to about 80,000 miles on it. the only issue that left me stranded was an alternator that needed to be replaced at around 160,000 miles. small things such as the mass airflow sensor ar about 195,000 miles and the rear wiper motor at 215,000 miles. I live in the northeast so I have my fair share of terrible winters, but if you throw on a set of good snow tires the traction is nothing short of great! I would be on the highway on my way to work passing jeep wranglers and other AWD cars because of the confidence I had in my car. I am beyond happy with my focus and I think its nothing short of an excellent car to own.
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Electrical system sucks
Terry, Bloomington, IN, 01/08/2016
Ford Focus ZX3 S 2dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
31 of 35 people found this review helpful
I bought the car used. The battery light came on intermittently. The dome lights and signals would go on for no reason in the middle of the night. I went through 3 batteries in less than 5 years. The electrical issues became worse as time progressed. It was determined that the "cluster" was bad. There was an unidentifiable drain on the battery that got to the point that a brand new battery was burnt out in a matter of months. When a new battery was installed, the car was dead the next morning. Getting rid of the ghost in the electrical system would be a costly repair -- more than the car is worth. My mechanic found that these cars are notorious for electrical/cluster problems.
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Great Second car
Andrew, Eau Claire, WI, 10/26/2016
Ford Focus ZX3 S 2dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
6 of 6 people found this review helpful
I had the same exact car as my first car and decided to get the same one except everything manual. It was easy to learn on, cheap to own and got me where I needed to go. I would definitely recommend this as a first car. The only thing that I wish ford had done was to install a tachometer as well as keep air conditioning stock. If it had a/c I would keep it but as I drive 25k miles per year it is a needed necessity.
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More than expected
CAFFN8D, 01/12/2010
Ford Focus ZX3 S 2dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
With the understanding that the Focus was an econobox, I purchased one new from dealer in summer of '05. After 4+ years ownership, it has performed without fail and has proven itself to be a very capable daily commuter, with occasional weekend duties as a hauler. I drive 45+ miles daily, and feel quite comfortable with the amenities it has. I especially enjoy the small footprint yet torquey responsive engine. I can zip easily throughout traffic, yet blend in as necessary. The hauling capacity is quite surprising for such a small car on the exterior. People at my landfill have expressed their amazement at how much I can fit in the back. It's very durable and capable - I recommend it.
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