Overview & Reviews

Raising the bar for compact vehicles, Ford is offering its stability system -- called AdvanceTrac -- on ZTS Sedans and ZX3 Hatchbacks. Ford has also made previously optional features standard equipment. Highlights include a driver armrest on every model except LX and power windows on SE Sedans and Wagons. SE Wagons also get the Zetec engine as standard and can be ordered with a manual transmission. A new manual moonroof is offered on the ZX3 and new 16-inch wheels are standard on ZTS Sedans and optional on ZX3 Coupes.

• Thoughtful and large interior, smooth ride, sharp steering, good selection of body configurations and features.

• Lots of suspension movement, not enough low-end grunt, polarizing styling.

User Reviews:

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  Bad Performance over 2 years - 2001 Ford Focus
  By MAEH - March 3 - 10:00 am

  The Good things -Exellente Handling -Confortable -Great Sound -Very Good Space in front, im 6.6 tall The Bad things -Regular Quality on interiors -Engine is not so good, very good power at the start (Brand New), but the car lost a lot of power with the A/C on, especially if you live in places with very high temperatures (115-120 F), -Fuel Cosumption, Regular -a litle bit noisy on the high ways The Ugly thing -just 2 years and a half with the car and i dont whant it any more

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  Great fun for the money - 2001 Ford Focus
  By JohnS - February 19 - 11:11 am

  I bought this car used with 72k miles, and its the best value I could hope for. Great fun to drive, steering and handling are super, will zip when you stand on the throttle--five speed with 16v 2liter 4 are more than adequate. Plenty of power for passing and mountain driving. The hatch and fold-down rear seats add to its utility, and rear seat room surprises all who crawl back there. A/C and heat are both powerful, all accessories work great. Cockpit is cozy and ergonomics are great a very comfortable driving position. I paid $5700 and cant imagine more fun for that money. The original owner took care of recall repairs and its been trouble free for me.

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  What a disappointment! - 2001 Ford Focus
  By Katherine Wilson - February 5 - 2:35 am

  I bought this car in April of 2003 and enjoyed it for about 3 months. It began to deteriorate quickly and had a variety of uncommon and mysterious problems. Many problems came from shoddy materials. I felt trapped by the financing and had to get many rides from friends for the whole time Ive owned it. I was reminded daily of old saying "FORD = Fix Or Repair Daily." Ive really resented paying high and constant repair bills while still making car payments. I still have two years on that loan but I just got financing to trade it in and get anything other than an American car. Im looking at a Hyundai Elantra and surprised how much more comfortable it is. I will miss having a wagon though.

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  focus se is good - 2001 Ford Focus
  By Joseph - February 4 - 5:26 am

  great car, needs more horsepower

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  GREAT CAR FOR A TRAVELING FAMILY - 2001 Ford Focus
  By my zx3 - January 31 - 2:00 am

  This has to be the best for your buck.Being in the military we wanted a car to travel with us both overseas and in the states and the Focus is it. Being 23years old and over 6 foot tall I hate small cars and minivans, but the interior room is huge and inviting, I can even sit comfortably in the back seat with my child and his carseat! Everything is set up without having to manuver or stretch for cupholders and heater controls.I drive mostly on the highway and my Focus has no loss of power passing or just cruising I definetly would tell people about this vehicle, it has been an awesome investment for my family

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  love it and hate it - 2001 Ford Focus
  By uniquezx3 - January 31 - 2:00 am

  I love this car, great power, i take on even v6 accords and win. All around good car, but...dont get if you are looking for fuel efficency or dependability. i have a auto and get 25 on the highway!!!!! i should get like 30+, had the alternator go out, and the dpfe sensor go out 3 times!

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  Best Car Ive owned - 2001 Ford Focus
  By Hayate - January 25 - 11:20 pm

  Ive been driving for 37 years. Owned 2 dozen cars. My Focus ZX-3 has been the most reliable of all of them. I think its been to the dealer twice in 5.5 years! I dont think Ive ever owned a car for 5.5 years before getting bored of it or disgusted by the lousy reliability. My Focus has been wonderful. 55K miles and running great.

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  Let the buyer beware ... - 2001 Ford Focus
  By DW - January 7 - 9:40 am

  I initially didnt like the looks of this car, but I wanted a hatchback and it was surprisingly peppy and fun to drive, so I took a chance and threw my money down ... and AWAY! What a mistake. Mechanical problems too numerous to list stranded me over and over, and Fords service department kept the car for WEEKS every painful time I had to tow it in. The interior is an ergonomic nightmare, ruining a long trip by saddling the driver and passengers with endless back pain (and Im in my 20s!). Horribly unreliable compared to other cars in its class, this car is not an alternative to Honda or Toyota ... its not even close. Pay a little - and get a LOT more - elsewhere.

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  Best new car I ever owned - 2001 Ford Focus
  By ftn - December 29 - 5:33 am

  Bought new in June 2001, our Ford Focus Street Edition has been a great car. Comfortable, handles GREAT, very good gas mileage, very reliable. A few relatively minor issues have occurred but overall weve had a wonderful experience with this car!

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  LOVE IT! - 2001 Ford Focus
  By C. - December 24 - 2:00 am

  The Premium ZX3 Ford Focus 2001, is the car that I picked out. It drives like a mini sports car, take the curves and hauls up the hills. I have a 5 speed and it runs like a top. Have had nothing wrong. Only thing were the windows had some bad film on them from the shipping and had to have the front and back replaced. Other than that, just the oil change, rotate the tires and go. I highly recommend my Focus. I have gone camping with it and it just drives great. Love the handling, visability, and the suspension is such that you hardly feel the road!!! The only thing is I wish that it would get better mpg. Only 25 city and freeway and plus 32 on the open road.