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#605 of 614 Re: new focus? [v_d] by evandro Sep 13, 2006 (2:20 pm)
Replying to: v_d (Sep 13, 2006 1:54 pm) The 4-door Focus is OK (it looks like its stable-mate, the Volvo S40), but the 3 and 5-door ones are, IMHO, hideous.   Those curious about it can check the several body versions at http://ford.de/ns7/focus/foc_entdecken/foc19/-/-/-/-#
#606 of 614 Re: Foot Falls Asleep! [colleenm] by evado Jun 17, 2007 (10:07 am)
Replying to: colleenm (Jul 11, 2005 9:32 am) Your foot falling asleep is caused by a lumbar disc issue at Lumbar disc at L4/L5 in your low back. Simply purchase a back support from any drug store or "relax the back" store which puts a curve in your low back, and your foot will no longer go to sleep. You may want to check out whether you have a bulging or herniated disc in your low back. -d
#607 of 614 2008focuszx5? by bigmike4 Sep 15, 2007 (3:50 pm)
ford finally made an attractice focus zx5 wagon in 2007,with the handsome body package and sunroof.really sharp. should ford continue to sell that vehicle in 2008-2009 until the euro focus arrives.as they did with the 2 door escort,when the focus arrived.?
#608 of 614 Extended warranty cost by zombietom3 Oct 16, 2007 (8:51 pm)
Since I want a ZX5 SES I will be scouring the certified used listings for a 2007 when I get ready to buy late next summer. Thank you Ford (NOT) for dropping the hatchback from the line so that I have no choice but to buy used. I would much prefer to buy at end of year clearance prices with a fat factory rebate piled on. Anyway, I'd like to ask buyers rather than sellers what was the cost for extended warranties actually purchased on these, and how much extended warranty they got for their money. Thanks in advance for any comments. Replies to this message: evandro (Oct 26, 2007 10:30 am) zombietom3 (Oct 26, 2007 11:07 am)
#609 of 614 What about short people? by zombietom3 Oct 17, 2007 (7:43 pm)
I realize that a live fitting will be the real indicator, but I'm looking for general info right now since my buying window will be open late next summer. So, who knows how well the ZX5(SES) adapts to two drivers when one is 5-10 and the other is just 5 feet. Will the seat adjustment accommodate the smaller driver and how tiresome is it to adjust back and forth between the two driving positions. Forward and back is no biggie, but if there's a height adjustment necessary to switch between the short female and average male then how much of a pain is that? Replies to this message: blindjustice (Oct 18, 2007 1:47 am) zombietom3 (Oct 18, 2007 6:34 am)
#610 of 614 Re: What about short people? [zombietom3] by blindjustice Oct 18, 2007 (1:47 am)
Replying to: zombietom3 (Oct 17, 2007 7:43 pm) My 2002 Focus ZX5 adapts very well. Although all the seat adjustments of mine are manual, the seat goes up and down as well as forward and back. (the up and down on mine is a crank that turns easy under the seat that you can operate while sitting down Im not sure how the new ones have changed. Mine has 167,000 miles on it, and im still on the original clutch. The only maintenance done has been wheel bearings on the front and front sway bar bushings. I have done timing belt and with that serpentine belt and water pump. Replies to this message: zombietom3 (Oct 18, 2007 6:34 am)
#611 of 614 Re: What about short people? [blindjustice] by zombietom3 Oct 18, 2007 (6:34 am)
Replying to: blindjustice (Oct 18, 2007 1:47 am) Thanks for sharing your experience. That's a pretty good rec. I'm driving a '97 Escort LX Wagon, very similar ancestor but several inches longer, and also pretty reliable. Timing belt and water pump at 120k miles just because it was time (better already at the shop than on the road), and no other major repairs except for a couple of emission system sensors. Biggest nuisance with this design is the too short brake service interval, because the front rotors build up too much hear and warp, causing shudder at freeway speed slowing. Now it has almost 150k miles and I'm looking to replace it next summer. Also still on original clutch. Sigh, next one will be AT because the wife won't learn stick.
#612 of 614 Re: Extended warranty cost [zombietom3] by evandro Oct 26, 2007 (10:30 am)
Replying to: zombietom3 (Oct 16, 2007 8:51 pm) I've had mine for over 2 years and 24000mls and I have to say that I haven't taken it to the dealer for any repair whatsoever so far (knock on wood). So, it seems that the Focus is a pretty mature design and it shouldn't hit one hard in repairs.   Thus, although I can't say how it's going to be in the long run, I'd say to skip warranty extensions.   But if you're really set on buying it, keep in mind that it's quite negotiable. For example, I got one for another car for about 1.5% of its price ($500) with a $100 deductible for 72000mls or 6 years.   HTH Replies to this message: zombietom3 (Oct 26, 2007 11:07 am)
#613 of 614 Re: Extended warranty cost [evandro] by zombietom3 Oct 26, 2007 (11:07 am)
Replying to: evandro (Oct 26, 2007 10:30 am) Thanks for your input. I wouldn't consider an extended warranty if I were able to buy new, but since [mean old] Ford has dropped the ZX5 and I'm not quite ready to put out the money I will be compelled to buy used. My perspective on extended warranties changes with the number of miles already logged by unknown drivers under unknown conditions. Nevertheless if I get the right price on the right vehicle (inspected of course) the extended warranty will be secondary if not expendable.
#614 of 614 2002 Focus ZX5 power window failures by hollyl12804 Oct 31, 2008 (10:43 am)
I have a 2002 Ford Focus ZX5 which I purchased after my 2000 Focus SLE was totalled. I loved the first one, but am having problems with the window regulators on this ZX5. I've replaced all of the regulators once, and two of them twice! One of the switches (the button you press to make the window go up and down) was also replaced this last time. Overall I love the focus but am seriously annoyed with these window issues. My mechanic told me that Ford decided to "update" the regulators, which I assume is because they had so many complaints about the old ones failing. I'm wondering how many people out there have had this problem?

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