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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  A very good vehicle - 2001 Ford Focus
  By FocusZTS - February 16 - 2:00 am

  My wife and I puchased this vehicle in May of 2001 and have been very pleased with every aspect of the vehicle. I would highly recommend the Focus to anyone purchasing a car in this class. The motor is a peppy, powerful 2.0 liter twincam. Combine this with a chasis that is tight and fun to drive and what more could you ask for! The interior is well laid out and the condition of all the materials has been remarkable. (this coming from two former import owners!)

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  Great compact car!!! - 2001 Ford Focus
  By Mark Nelson - February 5 - 10:00 am

  Ive had my 2001 Focus 4 door for a little over two years now. I have the Zetec engine and the only problem Ive had was a faulty O2 sensor that was fixed under warranty. There is plenty of headroom for frontseat passangers, although this also does equate to a high level of body roll for such a small car. Handling is still confident, if not sporty, even with that "midsize" body roll. Gas mileage is solid as well. Fit and finish have impressed me seeing this is the first "compact" car Ive purchased in 20 years.

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  horrible car 2 be your first - 2001 Ford Focus
  By jenet - January 4 - 2:00 am

  i thaught it was nice but really it has been nothing but problems.Like: engine shaking and dropping,a whole in transmission,air conditioner stop working,engine light come on,made entire front shake,trunk pop open going over railraod tracks,key control entry stoped working,leaks in car so carpet got mildewd,brake light would come on for no reason,the gaslite would go on when i had just filled it,cd player act silly.the problems go on and they still wont replace it.

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  Great Car - Give Ford Credit - 2001 Ford Focus
  By PCL - October 17 - 10:00 am

  After 1 year and 15000 miles I can confidently say the Focus is a fun, dependable, well built car. Lots of trunk room and plenty of passenger space. Not one problem to date.

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  drove a rented Focus in Germany - 2001 Ford Focus
  By hiaxi - September 11 - 10:00 am

  I was in Germany on business and rented an Audi A3. My trip got extended and Hertz needed the Audi back so they swapped me for a Ford Focus SE Wagon. I ended up driving it for two weeks, and I commuted from the hotel to the office on an "unlimited speed" portion of the Autobahn. This car is fantastic! I had no problems in town with acceleration, and I was able to maintain 120 mph on the way to and from work! I like the shape of the key: less wear. The interior space is gigantic, even by medium size wagon standards. The ride is Euro-firm, but softened a tad for the US model. I treated it like the rental car that it was, and nothing disappointed me, that says a lot! I now plan to buy one!

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  Fun for two - 2001 Ford Focus
  By Erikgirl - August 23 - 2:00 am

  Our car is great, no problems, reliable. It even has the latch system fro car seats...alas, put a car seat in the back and your knees are knocking the dash board. But it was great while it was just the two of us!

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  Ford Focus is Fun - 2001 Ford Focus
  By Carlos A. - August 23 - 2:00 am

  I love this car. Its definetely worth the price. It accelerates with spirit, takes curves with assurance at any speed, and brakes fast and straight. Good visibility all around, nice stereo, interior doesnt look chintzy.

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  My Favorite Car Ever!!! - 2001 Ford Focus
  By jenny andrews - August 18 - 10:00 am

  I sold my SUV because I was going back to school. I bought my Focus and have never looked back. I LOVE it. I drive it appx. 170 miles per day, and it gets 35 mpg.

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  Value for $ - 2001 Ford Focus
  By jcTX - August 6 - 10:00 am

  I had a Sedan in Europe so I thought I knew what I was getting. I wanted more room, so bought the Wagon here in US. I have the same engine as I had in UK, but milage is much worse [current: 22 town/26 road] and power is less. Ford mechanics cant give me any reason - I assume it has to do with emission control tuning of the engine. Road noise is there, but for this price it is low [lot less than my Ranger Truck!]. Fun to drive, but here in TX I expect to be crushed by a Hummer2 any day now.

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  DO NOT BUY - 2001 Ford Focus
  By eddy - July 24 - 10:00 am

  VERY ugly, slow and American (unreliable). poor design and looks