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#613 of 618 Re: Extended warranty cost [evandro] by zombietom3

Oct 26, 2007 (12:07 pm)

Replying to: evandro (Oct 26, 2007 11:30 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 618 2002 Focus ZX5 power window failures by hollyl12804

Oct 31, 2008 (11:43 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?

#615 of 618 Re: 2002 Focus ZX5 power window failures [hollyl12804] by darkeratreyu

Jul 12, 2011 (12:53 pm)

Replying to: hollyl12804 (Oct 31, 2008 11:43 am)
I have the same issue! My two rear windows just make this grinding noise when i press the button, then the window just dropped into the door, and the guy at the ford dealership wanted to charge me $600 to fix it! His terrible attitude didnt help sway me into paying it either

#616 of 618 Re: 2002 Focus ZX5 power window failures [darkeratreyu] by pf_flyer HOST

Jul 12, 2011 (1:44 pm)

Replying to: darkeratreyu (Jul 12, 2011 12:53 pm)
Power windows are usually a pretty expensive fix. Motors and regulators aren't cheap and I bet you're looking at 2+ hours of labor as well. A number like $600 for repairing two windows (without knowing exactly what the problem is) is not all that surprising

#617 of 618 Re: 2002 Focus ZX5 power window failures [hollyl12804] by rapidrick

Jul 26, 2011 (7:05 pm)

Replying to: hollyl12804 (Oct 31, 2008 11:43 am)
My '03 ZTW with not quite 50k has had zero window issues. Lucky so far, I guess.

#618 of 618 2012 "ZX5" by tomcatt630

Oct 23, 2011 (9:11 pm)

Well, Ford has brought back the "ZX5" for 2012. Has anyone moved from an older ZX5 to new hatch?

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