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by jennibel
Feb 7, 2012 (A Somewhat Helpful review)
Author's Product Rating: 40 Recommended: Yes 
Pros: Safe, great audio/stereo, super comfy, good price, cute
Cons: no ipod plug-in, cd-player broke
The Bottom Line: Great safe quality car that is worth the money
I just got a used 2006 Ford Focus and I love it. My old car was a hit or miss every day if it could last so this car is already a winner because I know it won't die on me. It has suprisingly super comfy seats, and roomy back seats as well. Automatic ... read more
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by nylentone
Jan 13, 2012 (A Very Helpful review)
Author's Product Rating: 40 Recommended: Yes
Pros: Good value for the price, well designed overall, reliable and economical
Cons: Paint might flake, tricky rear doors, road noise, cheap ugly hubcaps and no alternatives
The Bottom Line: This car will probably exceed your expectations.
I drove about 10 different Tauruses (before the '96 redesign) in my work, and that completely put me off Ford vehicles. The Tauruses were just total, TOTAL pieces of junk. It wasn't even a matter of reliability; there were things in the ... read more
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by kms737
Jul 7, 2008 (A Helpful review)
Author's Product Rating: 50 Recommended: Yes
Pros: Fuel efficient, reasonably priced, easy to handle
Cons: The interior controls are hard to figure out (wipers, radio controls, etc). Small.
The Bottom Line: I love this car--it's perfect for a small-ish woman
I was originally attracted to my Ford Focus when I owned another car because I noticed when I walked my dog that my neighbor had a Ford Fiesta that was a zillion years old. Everyday I'd see it go by as regular as clock work. We affectionately started ... read more
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by mgs2006
Nov 30, 2007 (A Somewhat Helpful review)
Author's Product Rating: 20 Recommended: No 
Pros: Looks good, decent interior for being an economy car
Cons: MPG is horrible!Poor build quality, unreliable.
The Bottom Line: A decent looking car that doesn't run very well.
I bought a 2006 Focus brand new back in Novemeber of 2005 from the local ford dealer. The car ran good for the first 1,200 miles then it started to fall apart. The windshield wipers stopped working at first, and that was just the start. The car seems to ... read more
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by oinktrnt
Sep 8, 2006 - Updated Sep 9, 2006 (A Very Helpful review)
Author's Product Rating: 40 Recommended: Yes
Pros: Handling, precise steering, zippy engine, rebates and incentives may save considerable $$$ over competition
Cons: Road noise, sometimes abrupt ride, mediocre mileage for a small car
The Bottom Line: Definitely a 'driver's car' for short trips, noisy for longer ones
My review refers to the PZEV (partial zero-emissions vehicle) engine, mandatory in states that have adopted California smog laws. The car's color is Sonic Blue. ENGINE It has 130 hp vs. the 136 available elsewhere. When warmed up it can just ... read more
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by toiletoctopus
Aug 27, 2006 - Updated Aug 31, 2006 (A Very Helpful review)
Author's Product Rating: 40 Recommended: Yes
Pros: Fun, Performance, Quality, Comfort
Cons: Stereo, Warranty
The Bottom Line: This car is fun to drive, and has a lot to offer. Consider it when purchasing a midsized vehicle.
American Cars These are uncertain times. Fears of global disasters and terrorism are featured on every newscast. Inflation is rising, along with gas prices that are changing our way of life. The economy is on the brink of collapse, politicians ... read more
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by pegsguy
Jun 27, 2006 (A Helpful review)
Author's Product Rating: 40 Recommended: Yes
Pros: Peppy acceleration, handling, comfort, economy, excellent after-market customization.
Cons: Split rear seat design, interior design & decor.
The Bottom Line: A superior low end economy car that runs with confidence and is comfortable to drive. Handling is excellent, it sips fuel, and lends itself well to customization and dress-up.
My 2006 4 door sedan automatic is now four months old, still within break in mileage, but proving itself tough, fun to drive, and economical at 28 mpg average and 32 mpg highway. The base model Focus (the only option is a power group including windows ... read more
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by snoopydog
Jun 8, 2006 (A Helpful review)
Author's Product Rating: 50 Recommended: Yes
Pros: Visibility, Peppy Engine, Tight Responsive Driving, Manual Transmission, Comfortable Drive, Driving Position
Cons: Tricky Trunk Latch, Noisy & Inefficient Fan
The Bottom Line: I would have never thought of owning a Ford, but this Focus is Fun and Practical. There's a model to suit everyone's needs.
First Impressions The first time I drove the Ford Focus Wagon was in 2003 as a rental. I was really amazed how fun it was to drive and so eventually we needed to buy a second car and it had to be capable of long trips that allowed our new dog ... read more
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by hankthegood
Jan 20, 2006 (A Helpful review)
Author's Product Rating: 50 Recommended: Yes
Pros: Leg room, handsome sedan design, handles responsively, compact parking, zippy pickup, price, domestic service
Cons: Air heating/cooling fan is a little loud.
The Bottom Line: I recommend this car to singles. It is responsive, has pickup and is fun to drive. Loved my '67 Mustang, tried other makes... Ford has won me back.
I needed a car with automatic transmission after an injury made shifting my manual Acura Legend painful. I looked at cars for some time and was interested in Toyota Camry and Honda Accord. I tried the 2006 Focus Sedan 4-dr and it was compact but roomy ... read more
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by Boscorocks
Oct 30, 2005 (A Helpful review)
Author's Product Rating: 40 Recommended: Yes
Pros: Fun to drive, lots of zip. Adequate space and size for most people. Good mileage.
Cons: Somewhat cheaply made. Don't like radio antenna placement. Road and engine noise.
The Bottom Line: Would recommend to anyone looking for a car with better gas mileage and basic reliable transportation. Base model affordable and adequate.
I moved to the city for a new job and my Ford Taurus only got a shocking 15mpg in the city and it was very cumbersome to drive in traffic. I decided to look at the Ford Focus. I always thought the first sedans that came out were ugly, but the new styling ... read more
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by haryw
Apr 7, 2013 (Show)
Author's Product Rating: 40
Recommended: Yes
Pros: stories about car
Cons: stories about car
I really enjoy driving this car, It's nimble and quick, visibility is the best, nicest economy car I'v ever driven. I get 32 to 34 MPG for my average with about 75% hwy. I like the way you sit high, I'ts been vary reliable 110K miles on it now. I'ts not
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Worst waste of money ever
by ghostrider157
Jan 10, 2008 (Not Yet Rated)
Author's Product Rating: 10
Recommended: No
Pros: decent sound system, decent gas mileage
Cons: see body
I Bought a brand new Ford focus in April of 06. Since then I have had so many issues. At 11,000 miles I complained to the dealership of a vibration when I stopped. it wasn't until 16,000 miles that they noticed the rotors were warped. Since then I have
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06 Focus ZX4 SES
by lindapt2002
Dec 10, 2007 (Show)
Author's Product Rating: 30
Recommended: No
Pros: looks sharp, seat warmers awesome,
Cons: tires for new 40K rated - battery has to be replaced after 1 1/2 yr
I loved my little car until after the bumper to bumper expired. I have owned my car a year and a half and now i have to replace the battery hopefully that is all - I am beginning to wonder with all my cars options if they put a big enough battery in
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Cheap Tires and Misc Issues
by nwmike
Jun 19, 2007 (Show)
Author's Product Rating: 40
Recommended: Yes
Pros: With the appearance packages it looks very sharp
Cons: Cheap tires, bad design on shifter
My biggest issue came up the last time I got service from Ford. They told me my tires were needing replaced. They had 35,000 miles (all highway mind you) and needing replacing. It seems that Ford is buying 40K mile Perrelli tires instead of good ones.
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Surprisingly really nice
by winterpegger
Apr 9, 2007 (Show)
Author's Product Rating: 50
Recommended: Yes
Pros: competent handling, lots of cargo room, comfy seats, quiet on the highway, nice transmission
Cons: steering wheel placed cruise control buttons, Antenna blew off,Cheap plastics in the interior.
Bought a 2006 Ford Focus ZXW SE. Been quite surprised on the level of quality. Nice fit and finish. While the dash attempts to appear like a high end quality (VW/Audi for example) it is simply cheap plastic, door panels included. Nice looking tho.
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Very disappointed with 2006 focus - Transmission problems
by gerckens
Dec 30, 2006 - Updated Feb 5, 2007 (Show)
Author's Product Rating: 20
Recommended: No
Pros: Good gas mileage, handles nicely, feels solid and is fun to drive
Cons: Trunk slopes up: in mirror only see trunk, driver of car behind. No headlights visible.
The car's fun to drive, BUT.... I've had problems with the shifting since the point of purchase. (See update at bottom) I have a manual transmission and at first the reverse was reluctant to engage. Then the other gears became reluctant when
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the snappy comfy zx3
by bumdidi34
Dec 28, 2006 (Show)
Author's Product Rating: 50
Recommended: Yes
Pros: Quick and roomy for a little car. LOVE IT.
Cons: standard equipment should always included cruise and tilt steering.
I am Not really impressed with small cars as a whole normaly but, this one is a real surprise. One might think that this car is cramping for tall people. Not at all what I expected, yes it does need one thing that would make it easier to get in and out
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excellent car for the money, best bang for the buck
by ewibolo
Dec 4, 2006 (Show)
Author's Product Rating: 50
Recommended: Yes
Pros: Good acceleration, good handling,stereo (6 disc mp3 changer)room to spare (250 lbs @ 6'1)
Cons: wished it had better than 24mpg.
I have owned a 2006 se 2 door model, with side impact air bags, and a 6 disc mp3 changer being the only extras, now for 6 months. I am very impressed with this car so far. It has more than enough pick up, excellent handling, ice cold a/c will cool you
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2006 Focus ZX3
by toenee3
Nov 30, 2006 - Updated Dec 2, 2006 (Show)
Author's Product Rating: 40
Recommended: Yes
Pros: GOOD STYLING, GREAT PICK UP AND HANDLING
Cons: Plastic interior trim matches the price point
I use my focus for city driving down lake shore drive every day. It handles like a refined sports car and exclorates like no other demostic stock ecomony that i have driven. Its proven itself for years and is a good buy all
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