2004 Ford Focus Research & Reviews

Overview & Reviews

Average Score

4.53/5 Average
345 Total Reviews
This Year's Model Updates:

The emissions-friendly 2.3-liter PZEV engine released in limited states in 2003 is now available as an option in all states (it comes standard in California, Massachusetts, New York, Vermont and Maine). The only other notable changes to the 2004 Ford Focus are newly optional leather seating for ZX3 models, and a slightly revised suspension offers improved handling.

Pros:
  • Thoughtful ergonomics, spacious interior, fun-to-drive character, sharp steering, impressive selection of body configurations and features.
Cons:

User Reviews:

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  • Love My Frogmobile. - 2004 Ford Focus
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    My Focus ZTW is the best car I have owned in several years. The Focus is not a problematic car like it was when it was first introduced. the car is fun to drive, economical, and quite frankly handy as a pocket on a shirt when it comes to hauling your stuff.Alos this car is comfortable to ride in I love it.

  • Great Car Little Possible Improvments - 2004 Ford Focus
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    I really enjoy driving my car. I dont have any options in it other then AC, CD player and cruise becaues Im 67 I can reach across the car easy. The only suggestion that I would have would be to maybe add a hood scoop. It is a sporty looking car and It would appeal to the teenage and younger crowd if you had a hood scoop like the mustangs, and maybe better city to highway mileage. 30 city and 35-40 highway would be able to compete better with the foreign cars in the economic standpoint.

  • A Wonderful Car - 2004 Ford Focus
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    I have been totally satisfied with my 2004 Ford Focus ZTS. It is a well made, reliable, economical and fun to drive vehicle. I currently have about 85,000 miles on my car. I still have orginal brakes,clutch etc. Car has been almost problem free. Only problem has been the accelerator linkage which had to be replaced twice under warranty. Thats about it. My mileages is 27/34 with an average of 30 mpg. My only wish that it was a little quieter inside the cabin when driving high speed. Not really a problem though-only a wish. Seats are very comfortable-I have a bad back too! I traded in my 2000 ZTS for this Honey. My wife drives a 2001 Focus as well.

  • Focus ZTS - 2004 Ford Focus
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    Great car. Ou performs many V6s in similar size cars. Great value for $$. Very economical to drive and to own. Out handles many "sport" cars.

  • Best Car Ever - 2004 Ford Focus
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    This vehicle is amazing the handling is superb and the accerlation is excellent for a small engine. The interior design is new and inovative and extremely pleasing to the eyes. In all this a fun car to drive and youll look good driving it too.

  • Great little car! - 2004 Ford Focus
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    The SVT was not a car I had considered but a pushy salesperson was all I needed to get me in the drivers seat. Needless to say I was impressed! I would probably say that performance was the most important thing (after price) when I was looking for a car. And while the SVT has decent acceleration, it really shines in the handling department. Its very solid, has a well-rounded bunch of performance upgrades (brakes, gearbox, suspension, engine, etc.), lots of little visual sporty touches, and surprisingly versatile. The back seats fold flat, which is nice for when I need to take my bike places.

  • Best of 2 Worlds - 2004 Ford Focus
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    Was going down the Honda Accord path but wanted to be different, save $$$ and answer the need for More Power Captain. Family and friends that have high mileage cars have had better luck with Fords vs. GM cars for Major Buck type repairs (IE A/C, transmission, engine mgmt), so I bought the Ford. Great car with more room than expected. If you appreciate Upgraded Engineering on everything that matters in a car built for performance, buy an SVT, otherwise by a car with a turbo and a spoiler bolted on. Rock On Ford!!!

  • ford focus - 2004 Ford Focus
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    reliable and plenty fast enough for the new jersey turnpike where it spends most of its time

  • SVT Focus - 2004 Ford Focus
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    I bought this SVT new in Nov. 2004. I work for Ford and am a Master Tech. Being familiar with the Focus, i had to snag one before they were gone. This car has amazed me from day one. Through the years, it has just been better and better. With a few modifications here and there, this car is extremely hard to beat at 4 times the money. To date, this SVT can pull 1.15g in cornering and out brakes pretty much anything short of pure race cars. I have less then $30k in it and have out performed cars costing over $100k on short courses.

  • Ford Focus Review - 2004 Ford Focus
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    Cheap, dependable, spacious interior... need I say more

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