Faults:

Fan belt continues to make a squeak noise after repeatedly bringing it to Ford.

Each time after foot is released from brake, it makes a squeak, as Ford said nothing is wrong with the brakes.

Inside light switch fell off and after asking Ford to fix it, service has not been done.

Recall on gas pump, however, Ford did not check the recall on my car after I had told them about engine hesitation which continues to occur.

General Comments:

This is an excellent car, however, there have been countless problems which Ford will not fix, even though that had said they would.

Focus is a very comfortable, roomy car and is excellent to have as a teenager to drive friends around.

Great summer car.

At times, Focus seems to have great gas mileage.

Faults:

My rack & pinion steering had to be replaced at 25,000 miles.

The fuel pump went bad 32,000 miles.

The 50,000 mile tires Ford put on the vehicle needed replaced at 33,000 miles.

The alternator went bad at 33,000 miles.

General Comments:

The car has been nothing, but trouble since I purchased it.

I wanted a reliable car because I was going back to school and would not be working. Although Ford has been good about replacing the parts under warranty, I do not like to be stranded when something goes wrong with the car.

Faults:

Battery cable severely blistered and need replacement.

Excessive brake dust on front wheels.

Rear drums make strange noises.

Idle is a bit erratic when car is in neutral or parked - could be problem with fuel pump or possibly MAF sensor.

Car chokes and shuts off when making hard right turns up hills on 1/4 tank of gas.

Automatic shifting is not very smooth.

General Comments:

Great handling, very nimble.

Good gas mileage.

Nice clean look and design of interior and exterior.

Build quality is somewhat better than most.

Faults:

I had to get my front brakes changed at 31,215 kms.

Driver's side window occasionally squeaks when going up or down.

General Comments:

I really like my car. It is stylish and handles well.

The car looks like a million bucks when it is cleaned and polished!

However the mileage I get on a tank of gas is lower than what I had expected.

My front brakes had to be replaced at 31,215 kms! I hope that there is a recall as I have heard and researched that this is common.

Faults:

Nothing really, had 2 factory recalls done early on, no other issues.

General Comments:

My ZX3 has the power/premium package, 5 speed, very well equipped right out of the box. No need to add expensive go-fast add-ons!

The car is a blast to drive. Very economical and because it's a hatchback plenty of utility.

Definitely a very under-rated ride.

GM, Honda, Toyota, etc. can't compete with the ZX3 when comparing purchase price, standard equipment and fun to drive factor.