2007 Ford Focus ZX4 ST 2.3 I4

Summary:

Excellent car overall

Faults:

Engine blown at 11500 miles.

General Comments:

Terrific fun to drive. Handling/steering/shifting belies the price.

Engine feels much more lively than 151 horses -- the torque of 150 lb ft likely helps.

Reliable -- No issues except the blown engine (I have no idea how the previous owner used/abused the car -- and Ford replaced it no questions asked),

All the comfort I need -- Leather/heated seats/Factory Sony 6-disk in dash mp3 with 500W/sunroof at a very very reasonable price point.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 19th August, 2011

2007 Ford Focus Wagon 2.0

Summary:

So far, so good

Faults:

Nothing yet.

General Comments:

Bought the Focus wagon to get better mileage and to replace our ALWAYS BROKEN DOWN Pontiac Montana. Wanted better mileage, but still some room.

So far, so good. The up side, no repairs yet, nice change compared to the Montana Monster. Gas mileage is about as advertised, 8.2 litres/100 km in mixed hwy/city driving. And plenty of room in the storage area. Though we do have a ski box for ski hill and big trips.

Negatives: seriously un-refined, but understand we didn't pay much for it. However, think the newer Ford's have addressed much of these issues. Although we do have some options (heated seats), it's about as basic as a car gets, and if you want fancy, this isn't it.

And the back seats are tight. Our girls are 6 and 8, and it's even tight for them. We'll probably need something bigger in a couple years.

We bought it for economy though, and at $8500, great MPG and enough room for our daily running around, it's a great alternative to a mini-van. And we've had it almost a full year without a single hint of a repair. Don't think the Montana ever made it 6 months without having to pour cash into it.

It's not cool, not fun to drive and you're not going to turn any heads. But I enjoy driving past the gas station and service garage without stopping.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 28th January, 2011

18th Jun 2018, 19:49

Our girls are now 14 and 16, so we've had the car for 8 more years. Replaced a battery and fixed a small electrical issue. Brakes replaced at 170,000 km. Still runs great, no issues to speak of.

Honestly, I keep looking for a reason to get rid of it so I can buy something more acceptable for a middle aged man, but when your mechanic tells you your car is in "amazing condition", you'd be a fool to sell. So, Focus Wagon for the foreseeable future.

In reply to 18th Jun 2018, 19:49

19th Jun 2018, 11:49

After your kids are out of school you can splurge and get something really cool. That’s what we both did.

In reply to 19th Jun 2018, 11:49

19th Jun 2018, 19:31

What did you get?

In reply to 19th Jun 2018, 19:31

21st Jun 2018, 10:41

After putting 3 kids through private schools and colleges, and their all leaving home, we felt we could splurge. We currently are a bit heavy in vehicles; no two are alike. I plan on selling a couple I don’t drive much and am looking at the Macan Turbo.

2007 Ford Focus SES Hatchback 2.0

Summary:

Never again

Faults:

The hatch started squeaking on any rough road at about 30000 km, and that was really annoying.

Also around 60000 km the transmission starting shifting really hard (enough to spill a coffee). I had the trans reverse flushed and put in a new filter, but still no better.

Been really reliable otherwise. Always started, and I've gone cross country from coast to coast several times. Although it got not even near the fuel mileage it was supposed to get. Maybe 22-26 mpg depending on the driving style on the highway, and I am by no means hard on the car. STILL HAS THE ORIGINAL BRAKES IT WAS MANUFACTURED WITH.

General Comments:

Very uncomfortable on long trips. Don't care for being shoulder to shoulder with my passenger, but head room and leg room is great for a small car. Huge blind spots when you try to do a shoulder check to merge into another lane.

For the price, I find that the interior is fairly well built. Speakers that came with the audiophile package sounded great, although they didn't last long. I'll take 100% responsibility for that though.

When it comes to power, it has none. The manual or sport model would have been much better. With the AC on, a hill climb is painful. I drove through the Rockies and will not do it again until I get a new car. While I have driven worse, it was because I've had many cars that cost me less than a grand, and I expected more for $18000.

I would still buy a Ford, just not a Focus. I loved the car for a week, and have hated it for the last few years.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 31st December, 2009

3rd Jun 2011, 14:09

I have a 2007 Ford Focus SES hatchback with the winter package. It is the perfect fit for me. I love the heated seats.

I removed the low profile rims and put on regular ones, what a difference this made. I drive approx. 160 km to work and back every day; part gravel, part highway, no problems there, except that I couldn't open my doors... this was caused by dust build-up from the gravel road.

Also, it is a low riding car, and I could not drive home a couple of times last winter and the winter before, because of the amount of snow on the highway, and my front bumper is broken because of hitting the snow on the road.

The battery had to be replaced while still under warranty.

The command start will only work when it feels like it, mostly not, and I have had this checked quite a few times, but still have problems with it.

The wipers go on when I unlock my doors sometimes, don't know why. But this car is very reliable. I bought it new in Jan 2008 and have no intention of trading it in in the near future... but... As for local service, I do not think I will ever buy another Ford product for myself.