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#2866 of 2882 2000 ZX3 by rincon1840

Apr 16, 2008 (4:16 pm)

124,000 miles. I'm pretty sure I got a good one.
 
Problems:
A/C resistor blown (warranty)
Recalls (two visits, great service)
Head gasket (warranty)
Passenger side rear-seat access lever (twice!)
Windshield seal separation, bottom by wipers (warranty)
Uncomfortable seats!
Broken mount for hood latch (interior). I shove it under the dash.
 
Good:
Brakes changed at 74,000
Gas mileage still between 27-30mpg
I bought this cause it was cheap (13,000) and it reminded me of the European cars I drove (I was in Germany for 5 years and drove an Audi and Ford Mondeo alot).
 
It broke a spring and is in the shop as I type. SVT suspensions are a surplus right now, so I picked one up for $295 plus new strut bearings ($70) and $300 labor. I'm just waiting for the exhaust to fall off and the clutch to blow. Otherwise, I'm pretty damn happy with this thing. It's a great looking car, really. I'm so glad I don't have one of the new flat-dash models. And I think someone is on acid at Ford. There's a new 2008 ZX4 (or whatever they're called now) across the street and is sits super high and the styling is taking a baaaad turn. We have a 2005 Freestyle and I love that it's controls are almost identical to my Focus. It's a good car too, but it's only an 18mpg car and I'm waiting for that CVT to explode...after warranty....

#2867 of 2882 by tjys

Jul 27, 2008 (3:14 pm)

Has anyone done business with Northcoast Performance? They have Roush lowering springs and a SVT damper kit that I would like to install on my 2003 ZX3. The prices seem reasonable but I, nor anyone I do business with, have not heard fo them. I've tried to call them but all I get is a busy signal until after thier business hours. I've left messages but I get no return calls. I get the impression they aren't concerned with my patronage and that speaks volumes to me about their customer service and quality of parts. Help please.

#2868 of 2882 turbo help by yellowsvt

Feb 01, 2009 (9:41 pm)

im going to turbo my focus with a 70mm turbo and i was wondering how big injectors to go with and also im looking for any turbo parts for a focus or other motor parts

#2869 of 2882 2001 ford focus zx3 by razz44

Aug 15, 2009 (10:46 am)

I am having problems with the idle speed does anyone have any ideas of what to do to fix it i had the test done all it said was lean bank one

#2870 of 2882 2001 Focus in accident. by artcre8r

Dec 27, 2010 (9:51 am)

#2871 of 2882 Little Bitty Wire Causing BIIIGGGG Problems! by mrsweaver126

Dec 28, 2010 (12:49 am)

I have a 2001 ZX3.
Apparently, there is this LITTLE BITTY wire that runs to one of my battery terminals. It has come loose 2 times now, and when it does, it kills my car. It won't start. But the lights and air and radio and eveyrthing turn on. The car just doesn't actually start.
 
WTF is this little wire???? Why is it there??? What can I do to keep it from coming loose and keeping my car from starting?
 
I probably sound like I have no idea what I'm talking about, because I really don't. I just know this wire is what is making my car act stupid. Please help!

#2872 of 2882 Re: carlady [pidel] by mrsweaver126

Dec 28, 2010 (12:55 am)

Replying to: pidel (Nov 06, 2007 5:56 am)
Lots.
 
1. Replaced the starter (Try not to do this yourself. According to my husband and the mobile mechanic he had to call to help, Ford Focuses have THE hardest starters to replace of any car ever.)
 
2. Replaced the battery.
 
3. Had 3 new keys made. (Just stopped working one day.)
 
4. The thing that pops the hood, FELL out of the dash, and now gets stuck under the brake at the most inoportune times.
 
5. Randomly the E brake light comes on, even though I NEVER put the E brake on.
 
6. Back windshield wiper comes on by itself.
 
7. Headlights won't work all the time unless they are on bright.
 
I think my car is possessed.... or just a POS.

#2873 of 2882 2001 Focus in body shop. by artcre8r

Dec 28, 2010 (7:12 am)

My car is in the body shop with damage to the left front drivers side to the tune of $2800.00. Do you feel I should take it to a mechanic after it is done at the shop ? Does anyone know of a mechanic in Los Angeles or surrounding areas that you really trust ? The car only has 52,000 miles on it and I bought it four months ago.
 
Also sometimes when I depress the clutch to start it nothing happens, so I let it out and depress it again. Any idea what this may be.
 
Thank you.

#2874 of 2882 2003 Ford Focus ZX3 by papawalt

Apr 12, 2011 (5:57 pm)

I have just purchased an 03, ZX3. so far seems to run and drive well, fun actually. Has 110,000k. very clean, what should i expect as far as reliability? Car fax says oil has been changed every 3k since new. all service has been done since new. rear door latch not working from dash, key does not fit, opens only with fob. Drivers door does not lock with fob. Wind noise through drivers door. So far happy with car. bought for $4800.

#2875 of 2882 Rpm running hot @ 70mph by jermalu23

May 11, 2011 (11:50 am)

Ok, i have a standard 5spd 2001 zx3, 2.0 zetec engine, dohc that hits 3000rpms 70mph. Apparently, i've been running it that way since i got it but never affected the vehicles performance til 8months later. Now, once it hits 3000rpms, the engine would kind of shut down but not fully. It feels like it automatically made a sudden stop 70-75mph(if u know what i'm talking about). Then the Multi-symptom warning light would come on, just until u slow it down below 3000rpms, then it'll go away. Now, i've been driving it under 66mph just to be safe. It doesn't overheat. However, the temp guage is almost mid point. I did replace the thermostat housing cuz it was leaking & the thermostat, but it started leaking again. Even before & after, with the coolant its normal with no leak for a month, it had no affect to the heating problem of the engine.
    I have no idea what to do. The ac/heat still works perfectly. Can any relate or could help me with this issue? Much appreciated.

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