2003 vs 2004 Focus

The current Focus is one of the most highly recommend vehicles, in any class, not only its own. The earlier Focus did have numerous recalls, but they were minor and few vehicles were effected.

mike hunt

Larry B wrote:

Are there any significant differences between 2003, 4 and 05?

Thanks, Larry

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Ed White

Larry B wrote:

The 2005 his significant differences. New interior, engine, styling and with a 100K warranty.

mike hunt

Larry B wrote:

The 05 have been restyled, but is still using the same platform. It's not using the new platform of the European Focus or the Mazda 3 and new Volvo S40.

The 2.0L (was Zetec, now named Duratec) is standard on most except the sporty ST. The ST has a 2.3L, but is manual only.

The 2.0L Duratec engines for 2005 are different from the 2.0L SPI and Zetec engines used for 2000-2004.

Yeah...the styling is better IMO.

I was on Ford's site checking out the Focus. I didn't see any reference to the 100K warranty. Did I miss it somehow? I have been wanting to look at the little wagon, however concerned about these cars being a longterm vechicle. So I am interested in following any discussion here about them.

Thanks for all of your help!

Lar

I'm looking at the ZXW as well, and for the same reason. The 100k/5yr warranty they're referring to comes on the 2005 and it covers powertrain only.

If you pick up a brochure for the 2005 from your dealer, you'll find a reference to the warranty on page 2.