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Used 2005 Ford Focus ZX4 SES 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M) Consumer Reviews

4.3 out of 5 stars
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5 out of 5 stars

Great vehicle

csteven, 06/11/2004
Ford Focus ZX4 SES 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful

Consumer reports is correct, ranking ti #1 Ford has come along way. Great value and great vehicle.

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3.5 out of 5 stars

Found On Road Dead (FORD)

paulnlacie, 04/30/2006
Ford Focus ZX4 SES 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful

Man, after trading in my 94 Escort for this new ZX5 SES, a year later and 15-20 visits to the dealership for repairs I have come to the conclusion I got a lemon. Have had problems with AC, power window switches, transmission, engine, just to name a few. The dealership wants to take no action to fix this problem even we have now a classified lemon. This is Ford for you, At least the dealership will give a loaner to all people who buys their cars. But I want My Car To Drive that's why I bought it. WHERES THE ESCORT!

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4.88 out of 5 stars

After 3 Years, Still Love It

Mikey, 05/25/2008
Ford Focus ZX4 SES 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

I have seen people review this car as underpowered. What did they think they were buying? It is an economy car. Duh. This is a good looking car that is fun to drive, and has a well designed interior. The car is comfortable, the steering tight, the mileage decent, and it has been very reliable. We have not had a single problem in almost three years. The noise at highway speeds is a little more than I would like, but that is my only complaint. It is easy to park because of its small size, but the interior is roomy enough. The trunk is good sized. The Pirelli tires grip great. Fit and finish is excellent.

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4 out of 5 stars

Meh

Joey, 06/24/2010
Ford Focus ZX4 SES 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
2 of 5 people found this review helpful

Coming from a Grand Prix GT (3.8 V6) I am getting the same mileage in the city as I am in the SLOWcus (~23 mpg city). Seems to be reliable though. Trunk unlock is a PITA. Lifetime air filter. Sporty kinda. Get blinker & steering wheel controls confused. Ceiling compartment (sunshades, garage door) blocks part of view from rear view mirror if your tall (6 ft).

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1 out of 5 stars

Very unreliable

Sarah, 05/21/2020
Ford Focus ZX4 SES 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful

I had this car for less than 2 years, mind you it was bought from a private owner with already 193000km on it (it was a gift I did not choose it) and it was literally nothing but problems since the day I got it. Possible that the previous owners did not take good care of it, but it was way more trouble that it was worth. Got rid of it today thankfully, never have to deal with the stress that vehicle caused me again. There was issues with the idle air intake, battery, suspension, tires, and the gas meter.

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Reliability
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1 out of 5 stars
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