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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  2003 SE with Zetec & auto - 2003 Ford Focus
  By Koolaid Kid - March 26 - 2:00 am

  Nicely equipped for a reasonable price. Peppy Zetec engine, lots of features too (e.g. cruise, power everything, cd changer in the dash). Handles well for an economy sedan, have to keep remembering to drive safely. Smooth ride, fairly quiet on the road. Comfortable seats, but hard to reach the wheel when the seat is all the way back (6-1, 230 lbs). I was hesitant due to reliability and build quality reputation, hope I am not disappointed like some Focus owners.

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  Good Starter Car! - 2003 Ford Focus
  By Focus4eva - March 8 - 2:00 am

  This was my first new car purchase and it has been AWESOME! Very comfortable and roomy for a person of my size (61" 200lbs). Base motor has GREAT PICK UP! It may weed out a little at higher RPMs but can cruise at 85MPH! Handles mountains with ease. Made 3 major road trips and have not had any problems. Gets FANTASTIC gas mileage. Over 20k miles in less than a year and still running strong!

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  Nice utility vehicle - 2003 Ford Focus
  By RWiggler - January 13 - 10:00 am

  Over all a good vehicle and value. I have had no major problems with this vehicle so far.

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  Buy This Car! - 2003 Ford Focus
  By sordog - June 24 - 2:00 am

  Moving from a 300M to the Focus SE was scary, but once I drove this car I loved it!. The best handling of any car I have driven. Cruises around 75-80, and gets 28-30 mpg.

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  It Works for Me! - 2003 Ford Focus
  By marj - December 22 - 7:40 pm

  I really love this car - its fun to drive and very reliable. The only weird thing was that I had to have the (automatic) transmission replaced after only 25K (I bought it with 17K). Nobody - dealer or Ford - seems to know why this happened, but its been running fine ever since.

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  Super Car - 2003 Ford Focus
  By Coolies - November 30 - 2:03 am

  I love this car. Fun to drive and not so bad on gas.

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  5 - spd. ZTS 2.3L PZEV w/145 HP - 2003 Ford Focus
  By Tire Sniffer - September 19 - 10:00 am

  Ive only owned the ZTS for 2 weeks. So, far it has exceeded my expectations. The 2.3L PZEV engine has more torque than the Focus SVT engine. I test drove a Suzuki Aerio and Dodge Neon for comparison. Both are noisy and unrefined compared to the Focus. I hope that Ford has all the past reliability issues solved. With the $3K rebate, it is a good deal for less than $16K out the door.

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  Love My Focus - 2003 Ford Focus
  By lemac - April 12 - 2:00 am

  Great styling.Average gas mileage.Location for ignition key difficult to see,especially at night.A fun car to drive, great on long trips. Super vision with high seats and low hood.

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  Used SVT - 2003 Ford Focus
  By Blaise Mikau - March 6 - 1:40 pm

  i was looking for a sports compact. However the focus SVT was nowhere near the top when i was deciding. the Eclipse, Tiburon, and Mazda Protege 5 were my top choices. However due to a mix up at car max the car i wanted was no longer there. So i looked around. I had heard good things about the SVT to i took a chance. as soon as he open the door i was in love. The leather trim seats were eye catching. Once he started it, the purr of the engine was beautiful. i test drove and was sold. the SVT suspension is surpieror to and other STOCK compact car. This along with the Kit and Exhaust tip, saved me alot of money on visual upgrades. I put a AEM shortram and my cruise speed went from 80 to 90.

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  First Time Buyer - 2003 Ford Focus
  By First time Buyer - February 17 - 10:00 am

  This was my first car I bought on my own, right after college. At the time it was the perfect car for me. I’ve had the car over a year now and it’s still in excellent condition and I’ve put over 22k miles on it. The sound system sounds great and it’s a smooth and comfortable ride. Just wish the engine was a little faster, doesn’t have much of a pick up. I’ve now become bored with the car, and wish it was more appealing to an early 20’s market.