2003 Ford Focus ZX3 review from North America
"Very good economical car"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Ignition switch replaced by extended warranty. COMMON & $$ problem.
General comments?
Comfortable enough for trips, rides & drives very well for its size, well built, 32-39 mpg, easy to work on, if needed, stylish hatchback, & reliable is pretty high.
Ignition switch problem on cars with anti-theft system. Key gets stuck in switch, or hard to insert & turn. Get this repaired BEFORE it completely locks up & costs a small fortune to repair. Ford knows of this problem & replacement should be free from dealers.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 2003 |
| Year of manufacture | 2003 |
| First year of ownership | 2007 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2008 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.0 Zetec Manual |
| Performance marks | 7 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 8 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 7 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 9 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 9 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 24000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 28000 miles |
| Previous car | Subaru Justy |
| Date of Entry | 1st February, 2008 |