1999 Ford Focus ZX3 review from North America
"A surprisingly nice small hatchback from Ford"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Squeaky rear drum brakes.
General comments?
Surprising handling and very smooth automatic transmission.
Good use of rear seat room.
Engine and road noise levels could be lower.
Throttle response delayed and spongy. Zetec 2.0 has good midrange, but top-end performance is lacking.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Don't Know |
| Year of manufacture | 1999 |
| First year of ownership | 2000 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2000 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.0 Zetec Automatic |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 8 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 52 miles |
| Most recent distance | 15000 miles |
| Previous car | Toyota Camry |
| Date of Entry | 18th September, 2000 |