Overview & Reviews

Minor changes are in store for the 2003 Ford Focus. Two new trim levels increase the breadth of prices for Ford's economy car; a base trim for the three door hatchback renders air conditioning optional and only comes with a manual transmission. For the five door hatchback, a tilt and telescoping steering wheel, cruise control, front reading lights and a center console are available when you step up to the comfort trim level from the base level. Heated front seats are a new option, as is a traction control and ABS package. New colors for the exterior brighten up the color palette, and the interior is freshened with two new fabric trims. Finally, a CD/MP3 player is now standard on the ZX3 and ZX5. A SVT version of the ZX5 is also scheduled to appear later in the year.

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

User Reviews:

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  WOW!!! THIS IS IT!!!!! - 2003 Ford Focus
  By j.becker - June 12 - 2:00 am

  Since owning this vehicle, I cant stay out of it! I look for excuses to go places. I am 44 years of age, this is my second Focus, my first a 2001 zx3 was also a great, and trouble free vehicle. I love the look of envy I get from all the neighborhood teen age kids when I pull up and they are messing with thier hondas ! Eat my dust!!!!

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  Impressive Safety - 2003 Ford Focus
  By geo50000 - May 7 - 1:23 am

  My ex wife totaled our 2003 Focus at 55 mph on a mountain road; Every corner of the car was demolished - but she walked away with only a small bump on her head. The cabin was completely intact. I recently bought another one just like it. A good, solid car for the money.

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  The car is good but the dealer is BAD - 2003 Ford Focus
  By Nanjihu - May 6 - 10:00 am

  The most impressive if fuel economy: I drived 200 miles and only used 5-6 gallon gas with 5 people in the car.

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  Great Car! - 2003 Ford Focus
  By bigkast - April 17 - 10:00 am

  6K miles on my 2002 ZX3 and still lovin it! No problems, NO RECALLS!!!!!

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  Jettas Nemisis - 2003 Ford Focus
  By Reagan05 - March 30 - 10:00 am

  This was the first new car I have ever bought. Growing up I always wanted a Jetta. I urge all VW fans to compare with the Zetec Focus. "I love my Focus". The in dash 6 Disc is awesome. Leather Wrap steering, killer suspension, excellent road holding. Unbeleiveably fun drive at an affordable price. Beats the Jetta hands down in every category thats impportant.

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  Quick commuter car - 2003 Ford Focus
  By Calitocra - March 25 - 10:00 am

  After test driving several other econo- boxes I was feeling very uninspired. I was looking for resonable economy but fun-to-drive factor, too. After taking the Focus SVT 5-door for a test drive I was sold. Great handling and brakes, interior upgrade is far above typical econo-box fare, spirited engine response (at higher rpm). This car is great fun to drive, is smooth on the highway and is amazingly quiet at highway cruising speed. The SVT team did a great job on the suspension. Its firm, but not harsh, nimble, with little lean in the corners. So far, Im very happy with this car.

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  Focus ZX3 - 2003 Ford Focus
  By jbarber - February 26 - 2:00 am

  great car, fun to drive

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  much fun for the money - 2003 Ford Focus
  By bobdman - February 6 - 6:20 am

  I was not sure at first on the test drive but liked it enough to buy it. I must say im impressed with the ride and handling but felt that the front end seemed to feel a tad heavy in aggressive cornering but still a ball to drive in the twisties.

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  Premature wear of brakes & rotor damage - 2003 Ford Focus
  By fjcooks - December 18 - 4:06 am

  Drives fine. Premature wear of brakes and damage to rotors is a known problem. Expect to replace rotors every 15,000 miles at $500 out of your pocket.

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  Ford Focus Fun - 2003 Ford Focus
  By Eibhlin - December 11 - 2:00 am

  I love my ZX5! However, Im not getting the mileage I thought I would be getting. I also have a problem with the windshield wiper design. There always seems to be a stream of wated running down the windshield to the right of my line of vision. It gets annoying.