2007 Ford Focus ZX3 SE review from North America
"The Focus is what more American cars should be like"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Developed an annoying buzz in the headliner near the windshield above the driver's seat.
Developed a metallic vibration near the right rear speaker.
Was occasionally difficult to start if shut off soon after a cold start.
6 CD changer was buggy when playing MP3 CD's with folders.
Driver's seat side bolster showed wear quickly.
Handbrake cable wore out after 10k.
General comments?
Overall my Focus experience was satisfactory.
Much better handling than other similarly priced American cars, but it's no Golf!
Engine delivers good performance with just enough grunt to make it fun, though sounds a bit bland.
Good driving position, but wish height adjustment would move the entire seat rather than just the base.
Fuel economy averaged ~28MPG with 70/30 City/Highway driving.
It looks and drives like a European car, feels and sounds Japanese. Price is 100% American.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Model year | 2007 |
| Year of manufacture | 2007 |
| First year of ownership | 2007 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2009 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.0 petrol Manual |
| Performance marks | 4 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 5 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 4 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 8 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 10 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 23 miles |
| Most recent distance | 11200 miles |
| Previous car | SAAB 900 |
| Date of Entry | 11th January, 2009 |