Overview & Reviews

The new model year ushers in some significant changes for the 2005 Ford Focus. Exteriors have been updated with revised fascias and trim, and the car's oddball interior design has been replaced by more sedate and sophisticated furnishings. Last year's diverse engine lineup has been scrapped in favor of an all-new PZEV-rated 2.0-liter power plant good for 136 horsepower. A performance-oriented ST sedan has been added to take the place of the discontinued SVT Focus hatchbacks; it features a 151-hp incarnation of last year's excellent 2.3-liter PZEV engine. The 2.3-liter loses its squeaky-clean PZEV rating, however. In other news, the typically confusing array of trim levels and packages has been organized into logical and consistent trim lines, standardized across all body styles. New audio systems, increased interior storage and tweaked suspension tuning round out this year's midcycle makeover.

• Spacious and comfortable interior, fun-to-drive character, sharp steering, smooth ride, impressive selection of body configurations and features.

User Reviews:

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  First Time Focus Driver - 2005 Ford Focus
  By Maddie - February 15 - 1:10 am

  A fun car to drive. Very sensitive steering. This is a nice zippy car, especially when it has most of the options. I am a new driver and this car is easy to learn.

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  Never though I would buy a Ford - 2005 Ford Focus
  By chevyfangoneford - January 16 - 9:10 am

  I love this car. I never thought i would buy a Ford after getting out of my 2003 Chevy Cavalier, the Focus made my Chevy Cavalier seem so cheap and out of date. I love this car and Im so happy with it.

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  Excellent Car - 2005 Ford Focus
  By Dan - January 12 - 6:03 am

  I love my Focus as a supplemental car to my Ford Ranger. It is probably the best investment I could have made to run around in. I would definitely recommend this car.

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  Great car and more room than you think.. - 2005 Ford Focus
  By SnoProG - January 8 - 10:13 pm

  I drive a good bit for work and this car fit the bill, litterally. I get 31- 32 mpg all highway and average about 26 mixed, and as low as 20 in city, winter driving where I sometimes park for a coffee and leave the motor running with the heat on. The motor is no slouch and Ive owned SVT Lightnings. I have absolutely no complaints, save two. I bought this car from a senior in Florida to use in Michigan. The problems are the driver door window seal at the bottom fusing to the glass so that I cant roll the window down and have to use a credit card to separate the rubber from the glass. It happens quite a bit. The other is the washer fluid lines freezing up in below zero weather. Ill survive.

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  Good bang for the bucks - 2005 Ford Focus
  By ThePassenger - January 5 - 10:00 am

  I purchased my Focus couple weeks ago. I was debating between Sentra SE-R or ZX3. Although SE-R has more power I liked the ZX3 styling more. I was very suprised how responsive Focus was. 2005 version has few more horses under the hood compared to the previous years. I only have few hundred miles so far, but so far so good.

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  good; but not a Honda - 2005 Ford Focus
  By JIMC - December 28 - 3:36 am

  Good inexpensive car. I dont think it will prove to be as dependable or have the same quality or resale value as the 3 Japanese imports of Nissan, Toyota, or Honda.

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  Fantastic - 2005 Ford Focus
  By halogoggles - December 8 - 1:10 pm

  Just bought this car about 3 weeks ago. I spent waaaaaaay too much time researching cars. I was between an 04 Civic, a used Ranger, and an 05 Focus. This car is my first car and its perfect. It drives wonderful, gets great mileage, and looks nice and I love Ford. The bang for your buck on this car is fantastic. I ended up getting this for just a tad more than a powerless Hyundai Accent I test drove. (If you are REALLY on a budget and dont mind not having anything under the hood, I guess I could suggest that). Overall, I love the car and so far, its done everything Ive wanted it to do and with regular maintenance, I expect the same.

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  Focus on the MPG - 2005 Ford Focus
  By JOL - November 14 - 10:35 am

  I initially purchased the car while in the service in Guam back in 2005, and drove it less than 5,000 miles my first 3 years. Now that Im back in the states, I get to see just how the ZX5 really nandles. I had to replace the original dealership tires at 16,000 miles, otherwise, it runs like a gem. I drove it from Houston to Dallas last week, and still had a quarter tank left when I got there. So, I drove on that 1/4 of gas back to Houston. You do the math. And yes, the AC was on.

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  First New Car - 2005 Ford Focus
  By Tracy - October 22 - 2:40 am

  I just bought this Focus zx5, and I love it. I drive it to work every day and with the price of gas these days I cant beat it. This is our first new car, and after all the used cars Ive owned I think this will be the one from here on out. Dont let the smallness fool you; I have 2 children and we have more than enough room and plenty of space in the trunk. I would recomend this car to everyone!

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  Love the 5 door hatchback for hauling - 2005 Ford Focus
  By CJ - September 29 - 1:05 am

  Just adore the 5 door hatchback. I can move most anything, yet it is a classy car and much bigger on the inside than it seems. Great mileage and reliability with over 50K on engine. With the rear lights being so large yet sleek, I never worry about tailgaters anymore. They either stay back or go around once you hit them a couple times. Only problem is the additional CD holder handle broke on me.