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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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Hardik writes:
2001 Ford Focus SE Review
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peppy engine, 30 mpg

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underbody rust issues, bla bla bla bla..........

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Ford Focus 2001 Se S — i hate flashing yellow color but wen u dnt have money, u got no choice..but manual trans compensates for ugly color, so no complains.30 mpg compensates for axle squeaks and dashboard rattles..overall, its a nice car for a struggling int student.how can i complain, afterall, it all started from dearborn,mi...ford moves

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Alex writes:
2001 Ford Focus Review
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evrething

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nothing

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Very Good Car — good car i have it for almost six years and i am very happy from it performance i take care off it very good she dont eat too much fuel it a liter for 9 km and maybe even less. i recomand this car very much. the coast of ownership can be aliitle high if you buy only orginal parts.

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Roland136 writes:
2001 Ford Focus ZX3 Review
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endurance without any noticible problems

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handling on wet street

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Perfect Companion To Share Long Distances With. — Good performance - long distances without problems. Takes only about 8l/100km. Cheap second hand car. No repairs yet, except for the two flat tires in the first month. :-) good variability (stowable bakc seats) nice sound good acceleration (115hp) comfortable seats bad gear shifting (especially rear gear) All in all a affordable car that satisfies its driver a lot.

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Douglas writes:
2001 Ford Focus SE Review
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gas

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everything else

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Stay Away, Be Very Afraid — performance-sucked, no pick up, brake pedal was like pushing a brick, solid steering. build-after 7 years it's falling apart, no side bumper bracing at all appearance-looks like a crown vic had a one night stand with festiva gas mileage good, maintainace unknown, prob over 6000 in 7 yrs fun factor- -11

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Dallas writes:
2001 Ford Focus SE Review
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Saves me so much money on gas!

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There's a little bit of a rattle when I slow down.

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Nicest Car I've Owned So Far. That Rhymes! — This is a great little car! It accelerates smoothly, and relatively quickly for a 4 cylinder. It handles very well, and corners like a pro. It gets great gas mileage too, about 30 miles per gallon in town and 35 on the highway. All in all, it's a fun car to drive! Oh yeah, the stereo it came with kicks major a*s!

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Virginia writes:
2001 Ford Focus LX Review
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Windows

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Slow engine

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Ok.. — I like all the windows. I don't like that it is a 4 door. The trunk is large and the engine is slow. 20.3 seconds for 0-60. The cost wasn't too bad and it is fun to drive. Overall, it is a good college student car. It gets you from Point A to Point B

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Tait writes:
2001 Ford Focus LX Review
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Agility, but that's about it, maybe just because it was a newer car I wasn't used to.

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Problem after problem due to where things were. Just a more "economic" car by ford to fill it's eco-friendly quota after all the trucks it puts out.

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Crap — Handles rather easy, ok power, but isn't built smartly, difficult to get to parts, prone to problems, ugly, not especially comfortable interior.

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Sean writes:
2001 Ford Focus SE Wagon Review
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5-Speed Manual, 27mpg driving in traffic to work, good AC, good handling.

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7 Friggin window regulators! One broken alternator, cheap wiring harnesses, that are prone to dry rot.

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Hauls Alot Of Stuff And Gives Great Gas Milage — 5 Speed Manual the only way to go if you are going to drive a 4 banger. No real problems with the car (see cons).

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Edvin writes:
2001 Ford Focus ZX3 Review
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interior styling, handling, cargo space with seats folded, fuel economy (average 32MPG), durability, nice sporty steering wheel

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the decorative center caps on the wheels don't seem to survive tire installations (cost less than $5 a piece

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Great Fun Car With Good Fuel Economy — I had the S2 version of the ZX3 so it had European suspension. This was a great car with good handling, fun to drive, and a nice interior. It seems to be durable as my cousin now drives this car and it has about 150K miles with no issues despite being hit by a truck and swiped by a semi on seperate occaisons.

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Jamie writes:
2001 Ford Focus SE Review
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The gas mileage has to be the best thing about it.  Its 7 years old and still gets the same mileage as when it was brand new.

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In 2003 I got in a bad accident and the front end had to be redone.  About a year later, the hood started to rust.  grr...

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Gets To Point A To Point B With Good Gas Mileage. — Its been a good car. I think I would get another one if I was in the market, but it will have to wait until I drive this one into the ground.

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Cost $4,614 Average Instant Market Value $5,706 Average Instant Market Value $4,970 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

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2012 Ford Focus Reviews

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This car is perfect for my commute between Baltimore and Washington. It gets great gas mileage, its comfy, and is very reliable. The acceleration leaves a lot to be desired but, its fine for my gridl... Read More

Great Daily Driver By kbro

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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

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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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