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HOCUS FOCUS WHAT A RELIABLE CAR
HOCUS FOCUS, Massapequa, NY, 09/29/2015
updated 03/29/2016
Ford Focus ZX4 SE 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
89 of 91 people found this review helpful
It is very reliable. I bought my 2005 used from a car rental and I have had it for 10 years now. I have 134,000 miles on it and I don't see myself giving it up for a long time to come! I am short and the seat rises up to where your head basically touches the roof! My parents bought one a few years ago because they liked driving in mine and getting in and out was easy for them. I get 35 miles to the gallon even at 10 yrs. old! They aren't the most quiet cars but they are a good ride and dependable.
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Ford actually got this car right
Spencer, Tempe, AZ, 07/30/2016
Ford Focus ZX4 SE 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
31 of 31 people found this review helpful
Early on Ford definitely had a spotty record when it came to building reliable cars. The early Focus models were popular when they came out, but they were littered with reliability issues. 2005 included a major overhaul of the design, engine, transmission, and interior. This car was bought in 2006 with 27k miles on it. I've since racked up over 145k with minimal problems. The engine/transmission mounts failed early on, but were replaced and since have been fine. The only other major repair was the air filter. The air filter built with this car will more or less fail around 100k, and I replaced mine with a K&N intake to resolve this issue. Apart from that, everything else has been routine.
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wpgjet, 01/03/2013
Ford Focus ZX4 SE 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
16 of 16 people found this review helpful
Bought my 2005 Focus in September 2005. 113,700 KMs later it is running fine. The CD player, however, is prone to failure. I have had SEVEN replacement CD players installed, under warranty. Also, the power door lock mechanism has had to be replaced twice, also under warranty. Otherwise, the car is reliable and fun to drive. No actual mechanical problems. As with any new car purchase, it is a good idea to buy the Extended Warranty, as the electronic gadgets are expensive to replace.
2005 Ford Focus ZX4
Bryan, 12/21/2004
Ford Focus ZX4 SE 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
46 of 49 people found this review helpful
The car looks great inside and out. It drives well and has very nice and quick acceleration. So far, country and city, I am not experiencing the fuel mileage on the sticker. Overall, I love my new Focus.
Great Car
colorsendinink, North Tonawanda, NY, 06/03/2011
Ford Focus ZX4 SE 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
9 of 9 people found this review helpful
My family bought this car new in 2004, and its given us very few problems since then. After making the mistake of buying a 1996 cavalier ( died after 4 months of driving with 78000 total miles)...me and my dad made a deal where i would make the down payment on his new car, and i would get his 2005 focus. best descion i've made. since 2004, we've only replaced the brakes once, which was last year, replaced sway links, and we had a minor electrical problem with the windows. the car works great in our buffalo winters, and currently has 150,000 miles and still drives great.