2003 Ford Focus
| MSRP: | $12,820 - $17,625 |
| Invoice: | $12,035 - $16,455 |
| Total: | 78 reviews |
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| Excellent | 38 reviews | |
| Very Good | 24 reviews | |
| Average | 14 reviews | |
| Poor | 1 reviews | |
| Terrible | 1 reviews |
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The 2003 Ford Focus continued to struggle with the line's reputation for quality issues and recalls. Despite its somewhat checkered history, the roomy interiors, smooth handling, and affordable price of the Focus line continued to appeal to American drivers looking for compact family transportation.
Buyers had a choice of several trims: the SE line, available in four-door wagon and sedan body models; a four-door LX sedan; and the performance-enhanced Z-line, which featured a two-door ZX3 hatchback, a four-door ZX5 hatchback, a four-door ZTS sedan and a four-door ZTW wagon. (The Focus was also offered as an SVT performance model, which you'll find elsewhere on this site.)
The standard models of the 2003 Ford Focus had a 2.0 liter, four-cylinder Zetec engine, which produced 110 horsepower; the Z-line models offered an enhanced overhead-cam version, which packed a more impressive 130 horsepower. Still, it wasn't power that was going to draw buyers to this line; value was the watchword that Ford emphasized in its marketing, and value was what people responded to.
The 2003 Ford Focus gives good value at the pumps, too, with 21-27 mpg city, 25-36 mpg highway. It may not set your heart aflutter, but it's easy on the pocketbook!
Reviews you can trust
| Excellent | 38 reviews | |
| Very Good | 24 reviews | |
| Average | 14 reviews | |
| Poor | 1 reviews | |
| Terrible | 1 reviews |
“I Love This Car”
The Focus is built like a tank. I wrapped my first Focus around a tree and walked away without any bumps or bruises. I like the Focus cuz it's a fun little car to drive. Responds really well. I pu... More
“Focus Fanatic”
This was a great, peppy little car that ran GREAT! Where it lacked in performance it made up for in economy & versatility. It had more headroom & legroom than other small cars I've owned and was very ... More
“(ford) Found On Road Dead”
I bought this car after my GTI because I needed the space to put my guitar stuff. I broke my driver seat with my Rivera Knucklehead in my GTI and it was rusting so I traded it for the Focus. Performa... More
“Ford Focus, Fun To Drive”
This car handles like a go-cart. I have the five speed standard transmission, which is fun to drive and delivers great gas mileage. I have not had any trouble with it in the five years I have en... More
“Good Reliable Car. Good Excelleration”
Good in most areas. relialble, drinks petrol for size of engine More
“Fun And Reliable”
Reliable, never needs repairs, 28 - 32MPG. Fun, small. Most people like its appearance. Performance is okay car is very light. Very cheap car to own. Fun to drive. Yes for the fourth time only 6 more ... More
“Its Is Family Car But With A Little Changes Its Meen”
performance is not to bad and 0-100 is about 9 sec i would say and brakes can be upgraded and handling is pretty good!!! it looks meen the way i made myne look!!! it is ok on gas and its cheap to main... More
“Great For A Student Or Recently Married To Buy”
great car for a family, lots of room I think for me. Could go for something bigger but I'm getting almost 40 on the freeway. It is fun to drive and I cant wait to modify to get more power and better s... More
“I Will Never Buy A Ford Again Because Of This Car!”
I HATE this car! Everything has broken on it, including the alternator TWO times, the a/c, the trunk latch, the rear view mirror, the middle console latch, its had a few holes in hoses, the egr valve ... More
“Hey Its Cheap”
its a good driver . great gas milage . but it aint a hot rod. it handles well in most weather , and is comfortable . plus it means i dont have to take a ton of people with us when we go somewhere . More
2003 Ford Focus Trims
| MSRP: | $13,150 |
| Invoice: | $12,339 |
| MSRP: | $14,820 |
| Invoice: | $13,875 |
| MSRP: | $17,280 |
| Invoice: | $16,137 |
| MSRP: | $15,740 |
| Invoice: | $14,721 |
| MSRP: | $17,625 |
| Invoice: | $16,455 |
| MSRP: | $12,820 |
| Invoice: | $12,035 |
| MSRP: | $15,525 |
| Invoice: | $14,523 |
2003 Ford Focus Articles from Around the Web
- carsurvey.org — Grippy little hatchback which is good for a thrash or plodding round town. Bullet proof... More
- www.fueleconomy.gov — Fuel economy guide for the 4 cyl, 2 L, Automatic (4 speed) 2003 Ford Focus... More
- www.fueleconomy.gov — Fuel economy guide for the 4 cyl, 2 L, Manual (5 speed) 2003 Ford Focus... More
- www.fueleconomy.gov — Fuel economy guide for the 4 cyl, 2 L, Manual (6 speed) 2003 Ford Focus... More
- www.fueleconomy.gov — Fuel economy guide for the 4 cyl, 2.3 L, Automatic (4 speed) 2003 Ford Focus... More
- www.fueleconomy.gov — Fuel economy guide for the 4 cyl, 2.3 L, Manual (5 speed) 2003 Ford Focus... More
- www.newcartestdrive.com — NewCarTestDrive.com review for the 2003 Ford Focus... More
- autos.msn.com — Great First Car (200 more reviews on MSN Autos). More
- www.edmunds.com — Minor changes are in store for the Focus. More
- www.edmunds.com — In the shop twice for transmission problems before 12,000 miles. (142 more reviews available)... More
- www.edmunds.com — Edmunds Editorial Ratings for the 2003 Ford Focus... More
- www.edmunds.com — JD Powers quality ratings for the 2003 Ford Focus... More
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