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Re: Pulling a trailer [lenwick]
by lenwick
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Aug 15, 2007 (7:07 am)
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Replying to: lenwick (Jul 14, 2007 5:13 pm)
Well i just pulled my boat that weights about 1000lb with my focus wagon.No problem doing 55 mph it pulled easy in overdrive.No matter what i ask from this focus it does it.i have over 21000ks on it and no problems at all
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Should I buy a 2003 Focus?
by danzigdan
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Sep 01, 2007 (5:23 pm)
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Are 2003 Focus models considered "past the hump" of many of the problems that plagued early Focuses? I really want a wagon with the 2.3 engine (I'm in NY so they are available here).
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Re: Should I buy a 2003 Focus? [danzigdan]
by orcish
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Sep 01, 2007 (9:03 pm)
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Replying to: danzigdan (Sep 01, 2007 5:23 pm)
I had a 2003 Sedan and never had any problems with it. The ONLY reason I traded it in for my 2005 wagon was that I needed the extra room the wagon offered for cargo.I am very happy with my wagon, but i kind of miss the uniqueness of the 03's dash and front end.
Orc
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Re: Should I buy a 2003 Focus? [orcish]
by danzigdan
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Sep 02, 2007 (4:58 am)
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Replying to: orcish (Sep 01, 2007 9:03 pm)
I was looking at a 2003 wagon and it seems pretty loaded. But it's an SE and not a ZTW. I really can't figure out what it could be missing vs. the ZTW edition. It seems to have everything.
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Re: Should I buy a 2003 Focus? [danzigdan]
by lenwick
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Sep 02, 2007 (11:21 am)
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Replying to: danzigdan (Sep 02, 2007 4:58 am)
I have a ZXW its loaded leather heated seats 6disk eagle tires we love it best car we have evry had
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Re: Should I buy a 2003 Focus? [orcish]
by remowus
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Sep 04, 2007 (5:55 am)
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Replying to: orcish (Sep 01, 2007 9:03 pm)
I believe that the ZTW is just the designation for the bigger engine. Thats what the sales guy told me anyway.
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Re: Should I buy a 2003 Focus? [remowus]
by retiredguy
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Sep 04, 2007 (4:27 pm)
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Replying to: remowus (Sep 04, 2007 5:55 am)
Both 2003 wagon models had the 130 hp engine. The other model cars did have different engines 110/130 & what ever the svt had. The ZTW had std cruise control, tachometer, adjustible lumbar suport in the driver's seat (which kills me..have to use a thin cushin). There maybe other items as well..
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2000 zetech timing belt replacement
by hokusfocus
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Nov 19, 2007 (9:06 pm)
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can anyone tell me how much to expect to pay for a timing belt replacement on my 2000 Se wagon? I will be going the whole route with waterpump and tensioners & pullys, etc.
Thanks
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Re: 2000 zetech timing belt replacement [hokusfocus]
by zombietom3
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Nov 20, 2007 (10:26 pm)
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Replying to: hokusfocus (Nov 19, 2007 9:06 pm)
The repair shouldn't be that different from my car to yours. '97 Escort wagon timing belt and water pump with R&R for about $600, at an independent mechanic, not Ford dealer. I would guess at least $200 more at dealer. Mine was done at 120k miles just because it was certainly time and it's better to do it before it fails on the road. Sounds like you know the reason for doing the water pump at the same time is just because it makes sense. It's a very low labor add-on after the serious R job to get at the timing belt.
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replacement wagon
by kcross
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Nov 26, 2007 (8:58 am)
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I have owened focus wagons since they were escorts. 93, 97, and 03. I have thought for the price and functionality they were the best. I tow a 1000 pound pop up camper. Unfortunatly my 97 died and I needed a new one. Even with Fords market share dropping they decided they did not want this part of the market when they stopped the wagon. Many replacement either were much more expensive or under powered 2.0l. I last week found a jeep compass. price(16000), power(175hp),and the look of a wagon and not SUV(Shiity,ugly,vehicale) . I am very happy to find a replacement
kcross
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