Sign in | Register | My account |

2005 Ford Focus User Reviews

2005 Ford Focus Review Ratings

  • Review your car

Average Ratings from 70 reviews

  • Performance: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
  • Appearance:3.8 out of 5 stars3.8 out of 5 stars3.8 out of 5 stars3.8 out of 5 stars3.8 out of 5 stars 3.8 / 5
  • Build Quality:4 out of 5 stars4 out of 5 stars4 out of 5 stars4 out of 5 stars4 out of 5 stars 4 / 5
  • Overall:4.1 out of 5 stars4.1 out of 5 stars4.1 out of 5 stars4.1 out of 5 stars4.1 out of 5 stars 4.1 / 5

Review Highlights Click to filter reviews below

PROS
"fuel economy" 29 reviews
"ride" 29 reviews
"handling" 21 reviews
"power" 13 reviews
"speed" 11 reviews
CONS
"power" 12 reviews
"interior" 7 reviews
"fuel economy" 4 reviews
"brakes" 3 reviews
"rattle" 3 reviews

User Reviews

Displaying 51 - 60 of 70 reviews Prev 1234567 Next
Kelli writes:
2005 Ford Focus ZX4 SE Review
Appearance:
Performance:
Quality:
Overall:

Pros

comfy, cute

Cons

cup holders, slow

25

Cute Lil' Focus! — It not all that fast but its still zippy. It doesn't have very many compartments and the cup holders are stupid. It looks like a girly car- at least I think so. Its really comfortable for road trips and to sleep in... haha. Pretty good on gas if you don't drive like I do. But more than anything... Its cute!

Is this review helpful? Yes | No
Focus
Looking for a Used Focus in your area?
CarGurus has 45,840 nationwide Focus listings starting at $3,025.
ZIP:
Nolan writes:
2005 Ford Focus ZX3 SE Review
Appearance:
Performance:
Quality:
Overall:

Pros

great gas mileage.  great seats, stiff suspension, fairly decent handling

Cons

very little power, at 45k it got rattley and weak feeling, no Tach, boring interior--which is why i painted it :)

25

My Personal Viewpoint. — The handling is decent, acceleration is decent with just me in the car--typical small four cylinder. The build quality is so-so The appearance is good, especially if it is detailed, and you rid yourself of the stock wheels. Cost of gas and insurance is reasonable. When i first got the car it was fun, I'm pretty much bored of it now.

Is this review helpful? Yes | No
David writes:
2005 Ford Focus ZX3 SE Review
Appearance:
Performance:
Quality:
Overall:

Pros

its reliable

Cons

its not a head turner

45

Focus On It — First off I hate Focus's. the only reason I bought this is b/c It hadn' hit the books yet so I got it for 3k under the dealership retail price. That aside, It is a nice car and handles pretty well for stock. The mpg is another nice thing 25-28 city and about 30+ highway. I've had it for about 2 years now and its kind of grown on me. It's still NOT the fastest thing on the planet but i am starting to devise some plans.

Primary Use: Commuting to work

Is this review helpful? Yes | No
Justin writes:
2005 Ford Focus ZX3 S Review
Appearance:
Performance:
Quality:
Overall:

Pros

Quick, fuel efficient, decent looking

Cons

Difficult to work on

35

Cheap & Fun — 5 speed manual is pretty quick for a stock car that gets 35 mpg. Car is light and handles well, not much as far as repairs, will go forever. Fun to drive but a pain in the ass to work on! Sounds good with an intake and/or exhaust on it.

Is this review helpful? Yes | No
Alexander writes:
2005 Ford Focus ZX4 SE Review
Overall:

Pros

+ Very responsive brakes and throttle.
+ Very smooth handling and turning.
+ Good MPG on both city and highway.
+ Very reliable, have not had any problems with it yet, and have heard others that have driven it more than I have and had no major mechanical problems.
+ Is American and not Japanese

Cons

- ABS is not standard on this car.
- A little more HP would have been nice.

35

Great Car!! — I bought this car used with 17,000 miles, and have since driven it up to about 53,000 miles. I have not had 1 problem with it yet, save the fact that the CD/MP3 player occasionally skips. This may be due to the previous driver, becuase I have not heard of the problem among other Focuses. The reliablility of this car is great, and if you change your oil on time and don't drive like a moron, you won't be fixing anything. The handling is excellent, the brakes and throttle are very responsive, and there is plenty of room to upgrade this car.

Is this review helpful? Yes | No
Nathan writes:
2005 Ford Focus ZX4 ST Review
Appearance:
Performance:
Quality:
Overall:

Pros

Great Starter Car, peppy, fun, styling and great for modding.

Cons

None

35

Focus St Review — Though a watered down version of the Focus SVT which is the Focus RS of Europe the Focus ST is very strong for being a small sedan. This car has taken a massive beating in terms of getting rear ended and all I have needed was a new bumper. It's performance is second to none as it pops right off the line and can stop to match. Its handling is very well with the Macpherson suspension and the control blade IRS. Its appearance is very Euro to its twin over the pond though its interior is one of its own kind the only difference between it and its Euro Twin. Its easy on fuel and the repairs have been few and far between. I enjoy driving this car very much its a great starter car.

Is this review helpful? Yes | No
Nick writes:
2005 Ford Focus ZX4 ST Review
Appearance:
Performance:
Quality:
Overall:

Pros

Excellent Sound, SVT Suspension, Manual transmission

Cons

16 in rims, could stand to be a little quicker

35

Greatest Fwd Sedan On The Market — I love this car, great gas mileage, enough power, and great handling. The only thing that could use some help would be the acceleration and larger wheels. The interior is great quality, nothing loose and excelent sound system.

Is this review helpful? Yes | No
Kirsten writes:
2005 Ford Focus Review
Appearance:
Performance:
Quality:
Overall:

Pros

Cheap running costs, great handling, good build quality, brilliant commuting car

Cons

could do with better performance.

25

A Good Sound Car — 1.6tdci, zetec climate, good spec, good engine with excellent running costs 45mpg+, brilliant handling and comfy. Good size boot although not great rear leg room for adults. Front seats plenty of space.

Is this review helpful? Yes | No
Kevin writes:
2005 Ford Focus ZX5 SES Review
Appearance:
Performance:
Quality:
Overall:

Pros

turns on a dime, with just a CAI and Cat Back exhaust it will put you back into your seat, breaks nice and easy and does have much if any body roll.

Cons

could accelerate from 0 alittle better

35

Didn't Win Wrc Two Years In A Row For Nothing — Nice little sport compact car, handles alot better than most other sport compacts I've been in.

Is this review helpful? Yes | No
Adam writes:
2005 Ford Focus ZX5 S Review
Appearance:
Performance:
Quality:
Overall:

Pros

Fuel efficient, spacious rear seat, and plenty of trunk room.

Cons

Stiff suspension, some cheap materials, and lack of "fun."

45

Although Boring, This Car Is Great For The Average Driver. — It's not bad, but I'm not sure if it's good either. I haven't dealt with it long enough to determine the build quality of the car, and the car isn't beautiful, but it doesn't look that bad I guess. The 4 cylinder engine isn't very powerful, but it is efficient on fuel.

Is this review helpful? Yes | No
Displaying 51 - 60 of 70 reviews Prev 1234567 Next
Review your car

Similar Cars Compared to a 2005 Ford Focus

2005 Ford Focus 2005 Ford Fusion 2005 Honda Civic
Picture of 2005 Ford Focus, exterior
2005 Ford Fusion picture, exterior
2005 Honda Civic Value Package picture, exterior
Cost $7,140 Average Instant Market Value $8,397 Average Instant Market Value
Gas Mileage (highway) 32 34
Horsepower 136 115
Crash Test Rating 4 5
Front Leg Room (inches) 40.7 42.2

Reviews From Other Years

2013 Ford Focus Reviews

Fun, A Bit Funny By kcurtsinger

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

Read all 3 2013 Ford Focus reviews

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

Read all 9 2012 Ford Focus reviews

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

Read all 6 2011 Ford Focus reviews

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

Read all 28 2010 Ford Focus reviews

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

Read all 30 2009 Ford Focus reviews
Ask CarGurus about the 2005 Ford Focus
OR
Average response time: 8.5 hours, # of Ford Focus owners:8,017
Focus
Looking for a Used Focus in your area?
CarGurus has 45,840 nationwide Focus listings starting at $3,025.
ZIP: