Ignition switch replaced by extended warranty. COMMON & $$ problem.
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.
I own a 2003 Ford Focus ZX3, but the mechanic has it AGAIN. It's his as much as it is mine. This car is not an "economical car", nor is it reliable in any possible way.
Since I bought this car, I have had multiple problems with EVERYTHING YOU CAN POSSIBLY THINK OF. From my transmission, to my air conditioning, then to my distributor, even my turn signals. Oh and let's not forget the little things like my horn itself; the whole piece fell out of my car while driving.
This car does not belong on the road, but should be recycled into a pop can. The only reason I still have this car is because Rumpke won't pick it up when I sit it out next to the trash can.
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