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2001 Ford Focus User Reviews

2001 Ford Focus Review Ratings

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Average Ratings from 95 reviews

  • Performance:3.7 out of 5 stars3.7 out of 5 stars3.7 out of 5 stars3.7 out of 5 stars3.7 out of 5 stars 3.7 / 5
  • Appearance:3.9 out of 5 stars3.9 out of 5 stars3.9 out of 5 stars3.9 out of 5 stars3.9 out of 5 stars 3.9 / 5
  • Build Quality:3.9 out of 5 stars3.9 out of 5 stars3.9 out of 5 stars3.9 out of 5 stars3.9 out of 5 stars 3.9 / 5
  • Overall:4 out of 5 stars4 out of 5 stars4 out of 5 stars4 out of 5 stars4 out of 5 stars 4 / 5

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PROS
"fuel economy" 44 reviews
"ride" 33 reviews
"power" 28 reviews
"handling" 20 reviews
"speed" 13 reviews
CONS
"power" 9 reviews
"fuel economy" 8 reviews
"ride" 5 reviews
"small power" 3 reviews
"light" 3 reviews

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John writes:
2001 Ford Focus ZX3 Review
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Price, performance

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Limited backseat space.

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Ford Focus...the Mighty Little Car — A great little car for the money. Good pickup and braking. Lots of leg and head room in the front. The backseat is a little small. Pretty decent steering. All around a fun car to drive. I love it the car/

Primary Use: Commuting to work

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Nick writes:
2001 Ford Focus SE Review
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The handling is the best and the steering is tight.

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Some stuff will be expected to break over time

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I Loved It When I Got It, Then I Hated It For A While, But Now I Love It Again : ) — i had to put a lot of money into my car before it stoped giving be problems. But now that its all fixed, i love it and i cant wait to spend my money on cool things instead of just fixing my car.

Primary Use: Commuting to work

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Payton writes:
2001 Ford Focus SE Wagon Review
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Huge cargo area

Cons

Tiny front seats

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How Can Something So Big Be So Small? — When viewed as a stand alone vehicle, the Focus Wagon SE was a perfectly workable solution for a mother and her children, but don't ask dad to ride along because he won't fit if he's above average height. Headroom isn't a problem, the wagon has an extended roof line. No, the front seats simply don't travel far enough for dad to get his legs unfolded, and the front passenger seat is like a torture device for gents over 6' tall. The car is adequately powered, but fuel economy is not up to snuff at about 25 MPG. We traded a 1998 Escort SE Sedan for this car and the performance and fuel economy drop off was astonishing. My wife misses this car because she could fit in it just fine, but I did a happy dance the day we sold it.

Primary Use: Family transportation

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Colton writes:
2001 Ford Focus ZTS Review
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engine, gas mileage

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everything else.

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2001 Ford Focus Zts — like the engine and tranny, still running in excellent condition. all smaller parts are a hastle, namely ball joints and there is always a stupid noise, always differnent too. gas mileage is great on average 500km a tank. it is a manual 5 speed with a little get up and go.

Primary Use: Family transportation

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Lucy writes:
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It wasn't a people carrier.

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It was boring.

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Boring Car. — It was an OK car. It was either but this or buy a people carrier and I would rather walk than drive a people carrier. It was nothing special, it was ok at the time as I had a newborn baby.

Primary Use: Family transportation

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Craig writes:
2001 Ford Focus ZX3 Review
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To get from A to B....? perfect. Quick and nimble.

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none

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Cheap, Chearful And Fun. Get One. — One of the most popular, afordable and reliable cars in the world , ever... You can't argue with facts,figures and personal experience. Thats just my opinions though,... ahem... Need I say any more??????????cant really top that, Get one!they're great, I love mine. Really comfy.

Primary Use: Commuting to work

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Karl writes:
2001 Ford Focus ZX3 Review
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its a fast lil car

Cons

the speed is limted

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A Fun Lil Car — its fun strong lil car. I have beat the hell out of it and it just keeps on going. I have a superchager on it and it still gets good gas mileage. this car is a must for everyone that wants a fun cheap car that can take abuse.

Primary Use: Sport/fun (spirited driving, track racing, off-roading, etc.)

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Audrey-Ann writes:
2001 Ford Focus SE Review
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low gas mileage

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if you're looking for high performance avoid it.

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If You Want Something To Start With And Want Something Durable,this Is A Good Car. — the audio is really amazing depending on what you're listening.it's my first car and it's great when you're just starting...plus low gas mileage,the accelaration is good but i've seen better,the interior is comfortable and there's enough space. =D

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April writes:
2001 Ford Focus ZX3 Review
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fun fun fun

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the way she looked

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Awsome — my focus was awsome!!! it might not have been the best looking thing but i lloved her. she was very fun 2 drive because she was a 5 speed and was GREAT on gas and cheap 2 fix if something messed up but she only messed up once in 4 years!!!

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Austin writes:
2001 Ford Focus LX Review
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accel. good for racing

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bent hood, but can be easly fixed.

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Very Good Car. Great Gas. And Is Better Than Most Cars On The Road No Doubt — everything is nice besides i just got in a accident. the hood is barely bent. Nobody even notices that i got in a accident. like no scratches at all. other than that i put in some new Broham spark plugs (cant quite remember the name exactly but its close). Also the accel is very good. Soon to have 17-inch Enkei performance EV5.

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Cost $4,660 Average Instant Market Value $5,689 Average Instant Market Value $5,009 Average Instant Market Value
Gas Mileage (highway) 32 35 37
Horsepower 130 115 125
Crash Test Rating 5 5 4
Front Leg Room (inches) 43.1 42.5 42.5

Reviews From Other Years

2013 Ford Focus Reviews

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Certainly and exciting car with character busting from the seams. It's not luxury, but it's by no means economy either. The sport mode is nifty for getting that extra kick while entering the interstat... Read More

Fun By Rob

WOW what a great looking little car. This thing is loaded. Just got it and I cant wait till summer to go cruising around in it. It should be a fun car to drive, very comfortable seats. So far its very... Read More

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2012 Ford Focus Reviews

Great Daily Driver By kbro

Fuel mileage is the best part, the car looks good and performs well for what it is. has all kinds of options you can get. but the price can get out of hand in a hurry i priced one on ford.com and had ... Read More

Best Focus I Have Driven So Far By sparky_phantom

I didn't have much choice in the Focus. I needed something for work and school since I got into a wreck with my other car. It's very basic, but is still a pretty nice little car. I am giving it to my ... Read More

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2011 Ford Focus Reviews

2011 Ford Focus Sel By NitaScottSellsCars

I like the way the car looked inside and out. I drove it to Greenville, NC on a full tank of gas & filled up once I got there. I also took a trip to Dolly Wood in Pigeon Forge, TN both trips was comfo... Read More

Don't Buy Ford By Simon

looks and sounds like a great car to buy after owning for a year and looking after it, the stupid thing has started to fall apart the engine mount snapped at 10,000 miles unbelievable to be honest R... Read More

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2010 Ford Focus Reviews

Ford Focus 2010 By crazycatlover1

Love everything about, I never thought of Ford as a sporty car until I got mine. I get lots of compliments. Has plenty of get up and go for a 4 cyl. Handles great on the road. Hugs the corners. Read More

Good Little Car By gpg9559

This is a fun car, great handling and my fuel mileage is way above EPA estimates. I get 29 in city driving and 39 on the hiway sometimes more if I am careful. Car reviewers and EPA testers must have ... Read More

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2009 Ford Focus Reviews

Life With My '09 Focus 2.0 Duratec By Gabriel

Good looking car with a sporty line and nice handling, sometimes i feel it has a little bit lazy acceleration because its weight (1327 Kg), but stills a well built and reliable car. Very comfortable... Read More

2009 Ford Focus Hatch By Shaun

Not a bad car. A bit plain jane but it is 2 litre, not the 1.6 so it goes ok. Understeers too much which can be dangerous in the wet. Has been reliable so far. The tipronic is good but only a 4 speed... Read More

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