2002 Ford Focus Review - Cheap, Reliable, And Fun!

[@qualityreno9689]

Ford shot themselves in the foot twice. Once, when they equipped the 2012 ford focus with the DCT. Twice, when they stopped producing the focus all together. I have a 2006 ford focus wagon that outlasted my marriage!

[@twenty9inehundred]

Lul

[@markhealey9409]

Focuses are still made in Europe...On the 4th gen now here,which came out in '18

[@sergeantbigmac]

​@@markhealey9409Thats nice to hear it lives on in other markets. Most sedans have been dropped here including the focus which is sad because the hatch and wagon versions especially were super practical vehicles. I say this as an American, but Americans are dumb or at the least easily manipulated by marketing. Millions have been tricked into thinking they have to buy more car than they actually need.

[@hakeemsd70m]

The original Ford Focus will always be my favorite Focus. I love the swoopy, curvy New Edge styling. These cars are so much fun. I still see a lot of these cars on the daily here in the Ohio Valley. I'll always be a fan of these cars. Channeling my early 00's nostalgia once again.

[@westmane5293]

I just got this car 2003 and its a great car to get you from point A to Point B i love it

[@donsonthewise]

I bought a 2002 ford focus with 80k miles on in 2017...she's still runnin strong. Love this car.

[@ComedyBros5]

Ever have any big issues with it?

[@josephchavez9067]

Same here I got an 02 Ford Focus ZTS, with 90k miles, now at 112,015 Miles. Interior great, got side swiped so exterior not in the best shape, but it's awesome still. No issues, except I hit a couple pot holes, so I got a bubble in my tire. Had to get both sides in the front replaced. Got a sun roof, great on gas, AC ice cold, got a new Sound system touch screen, it's a reliable car for sure.

[@josephchavez9067]

Plus I only spent $2,000 flat, which it was originally 3k but the tags were expired and I had to spend $775 to get em renewed. So they brought the price down for me.

[@haizi7179]

That's a steal bro

[@philiprowney]

@@ComedyBros5 my 2002 2.0 Ghia suffered from boot water. It's common for the high break light or rear break light seals to go off. My Zetec still pulls hard after 136k. Great engines. PS I got mine for free and then dropped it on -40 mm Eibach springs, corners on rails.

[@joshhughes9136]

I've owned an 03 ZX5 and an 01 ZX3 both 5 speeds with the Zetec, and god damn could they take a beating. Both of them were so much fun to rip around backroads.

[@fabyrbl8177]

looking back at this after i bought myself one and while it still is the same generation mine is so much more different , but they really are good reliable cars that handle well...even on dirt/gravel

[@JodyBruchon]

I've owned two Escorts and two Focuses, all manual transmissions, the first three with the 1.9L CVH and its upgraded variant, the 2.0L SPI, and the one I still have is a Ford Focus ZX3 with a 2.0L Zetec. I highly recommend the 2.0L Zetec over the CVH and SPI motors. Especially the 2.0L SPI version of the CVH motors are notorious for dropping a cylinder 4 valve seat, destroying the motor and making the car not worth repairing. The Zetec is a rock-solid design that has almost as much time-testing as the CVH/SPI, but it performs better (something like 25-30 hp better) and doesn't have that major issue. Zetecs have issues with plastic cooling components (thermostat housing, "manifold" over the radiator) breaking, motor mounts failing, and popping the valve cover gaskets, but all of those things are pretty easy to reach and repair, and the parts tend to be quite cheap. For someone who does their own repairs and is willing to keep an eye on it under the hood, the Zetec Focus with a manual transmission is by far a superior car.

[@preshvilla5182]

Huh?

[@JodyBruchon]

@@preshvilla5182 What am I supposed to say to that?

[@TheCheezysause]

Try taking a look at the 2.0 Zetec models in the zx3/svt models they are definitely good handling cars.

[@LoganDeCari]

I have a 2001 zx3 with the DOHC z tech and it's super fun to drive. Can't wait to get a manual transmission put in it

[@TheCheezysause]

@@LoganDeCari manual in those are are more fun. I never got to drive a manual zetec car. But I own 2 svt's and a fiesta so I love small cars and how they handle.

[@vikk5459]

My first car was a 2003 zts with the zetec. It had the moonroof, fog lights, etc. still miss that car.

[@xsbgtr]

Also the Zetec engine makes it super fun to drive to it´s limits... even the Wagon although it´s also a bit dangerous

[@budlit1854]

If nobody here has ever taken a focus 90mph down a back road. Pls do

[@paulne1514]

For those thinking about buying a 5-speed focus, one part that goes is the fuel pressure sensor. No one has this part, not ford, not advance, nobody! Am even trying in Europe! My car is LOADED. Heated seat, top radio, all powers, sunroof, everything but heated mirrors. I love the 5 speed, but it screams at 70 mph. Could have used another gear. Am over 115,000 miles on the original clutch. Never any motor work. Until now, the car hasn’t cost me a dime.

[@thevacdude]

Dad has a 2004 Focus ZX3 with the 2.3 liter 4 cylinder in it. Still a fun little car 20 years later. I like these 1st gen Focus a lot.

[@thirdpedalnirvana]

Hey Zack, try to get yourself into a 2012 or 2013 focus with a manual. The same thing is true of those cars- they aren't the best built or the fastest and they are cheaply made, but they just handle crazy well. In 2012 they brought the euro focus to the states, and it had what was, at the time, a revolutionary feature: torque vectoring. See in 2014 the focus St came out and they made the base model Focus have softer, lazier suspension, and though it kept the torque vectoring it was extremely muted, probably to encourage enthusiasts to skip the base model and buy the more expensive ST But the ST has too much power for the front tires, so it will still power understeer if you are reckless. The 2012-13 focuses REFUSE to understeer under throttle. The rear suspension is tight and responsive and the torque vectoring corrals the nose into the turn when you get on throttle. It's like a rwd car in that it rotates better on throttle than off.

[@kartaku132]

Had 13 focus stupidly slow wheel hopped like a mother fucker if u dumped the clutch the only thing I liked was if u went around a turn a little to fast shed kick her tail sideways and she did save my life I t-boned a crv going 110km/h and walked away with just a minor case of whiplash but if I had my choice I'd take my 07 zx4 with the 2.0 duratech and 5spd the most fun car I ever had and still have I bought it with my grad money a month later I tossed the keys to my best friend who is die hard chevy fan and hated focuses the whole this me he was driving it he had a ear to ear smile and said at the end of the day fuck you u asshole now I want one best car u can buy for cheap IMO

[@autobotavengerfireballxl5339]

2012 and up suck bro

[@autobotavengerfireballxl5339]

@@kartaku132 I got a 5 speed 2.0 sedan for sale

[@derekgardin1512]

ST came out 2013.

[@derekgardin1512]

​@@autobotavengerfireballxl5339 2012-2015 with 2.0 and manual are great cars.

[@jaylong3581]

I bought a 2003 focus in 2020 that was auction by local utility for 3k it had 62k original miles on it. Replaced cracked windshield, new tires and a brake job. Change oil,coolant and belts for less than a thousand, permanent licensed it for $120 bucks liability insurance for less than $300 per year I will get a lot of cheap miles out of this car!

[@RicardoPCGamer]

I just bought a 2003 Ford Focus ZX3, very low miles. It's a good little car.

[@ViperPilot16]

I've honestly always loved the Focus, really sad to see it go here in America just as it was going to get its refresh :(.

[@Bbbuddy]

I had one of these. I remember the pop-off radio buttons. A relic of the crack epidemic (and rampant car break-ins).

[@mattdaddy_888]

The 2.0 zetec is better then the split port it's bulletproof. The zetec engine is good the cooling system on the other hand sucks they have a tendency of overheating.

[@computernostalgia6293]

The Dodge Neons are also fun cheap cars! I love econo boxes

[@mammyrammer4209]

True statement, I own a 2003 focus and my wife has a 2004 neon. My car is a manual, she has an automatic. Her car is faster, my car is more fun.

[@theheffalump5963]

I learned how to drive manual in a ZX3 hatchback. Burned 3 clutches

[@renamamiya158]

My mother has one of these , my aunt too and my uncle too. They all got ford focus’s and at this point I’m thinking of just buying one myself. Here in the Netherlands their worth 700 euros so it’s a steal .

[@p71owner53]

Lol my grandma had one of these same color was pretty comfortable

[@jahdroy9595]

What happen to it?

[@p71owner53]

Ezekhial it started having some issues what she told me

[@ydmf2]

My brother had a wagon, it was great. Rusted out and blew a head gasket unfortunately.

[@stickshiftdriver1832]

Once you get older and have a family or start your career this car will be your best friend. You wouldn’t car about turbos, speed, and performance. You would car about a car that gets the job done. That’s what Europeans think..

[@stuartshogren1196]

You do awesome reviews dude! Keep em coming

[@omar_padilla]

Bravo !!! My boy excellent video lol you had me kind of teary eyed at the end there ,I have found a new appreciation for these focuses thank you!!.

[@gigan1972]

We had a 2000 wagon SE in Forest green with the ztec, fabulous car! Learned to drive in it

[@alexcuevas5633]

3:18 Some focus models of this era do have a tachometer.

[@mistah_nahamsha]

My cousin had a car just like this. Great car!

[@esteranglesiobzhzhdhdhdhdh9870]

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[@joehyundaitech7961]

the broken door handle is a easy fix and you can get the replacement part at amazon ebay rock auto 1 a auto and parts geek I own a 03 ford focus wagon 2.3L DOCH

[@turfcommando9216]

I have 03 focus close to 184k miles. Needs entire exhaust from engine over rear axle. It's best budget car I've driven. Gets great gas mileage! I'm 6ft 278 lbs and comfortable driving it. Biggest issue winter driving car weighs #2600 lbs. If you live on secondary road where plow truck rarely goes you may find yourself stuck. For a spring ,summer and fall car I'd buy another . Also DOHC is reliable the SOHC is problematic.

[@richpierce5933]

I've put an exhaust on in 4 separate parts from CAT FLEXI mid & back

[@mcatlow8]

There was also a wrist watch Ford gave away. My mom bought one when I was a baby. Hers was burnt orange.

[@wdvsjsugshsys5653]

Should I buy one for my first car they want $4,700 it has 77,000 miles

[@bearpest6448]

Mine was 1200$ with 120k

[@williambreeze2659]

Good little car!

[@trevnthetractorguy4259]

i have a zx4 and i can drive it for hours its so comfortable to drive

[@monkey_eyes3334]

Hey Zack. I'm lookin into getting a used car and would a 2003 to like 05 Ford Focus be a good buy for the long term?

[@Qwerty-ci1mv]

I’m really sorry but this car is very scary, it’s giving me nightmares, i feel like its going to attack me 😭😭😭😭

[@dave11686]

That’s the same SPI that was in my old escort

[@philiprowney]

My 2002 2.0 Ghia sits on my drive. It was NOT designed cheaply for young people, I have no idea where you get that idea from... [ unless it was Fords position in America, to make them worse than Europe's ] The model you're sitting in is a cheap one, poverty spec with the wrong engine and for America a crappy auto. [ most cars sold outside the USA are manual ] It's not a fair assessment as USA models are almost always, slower and have less extras. This car was designed from the beginning as a 'world car' in the 'family car' sector. [ shrugs and stops watching @ 2:50 ]

[@TheJoeyEmilyShow]

I have had my 2007 Focus SES for two years and it's been a solid little workhorse. The only major problem I had was the clutch slave cylinder springing a leak, but I got a clutch kit, with a single mass flywheel for only 225 bucks.

[@chantespear439]

i live in sacramento california and have a silver one if anyone is looking to buy!

[@roserojo4873]

Love my focus 02 105,000

[@angelacosta55]

Beatiful

[@derekgardin1512]

That's the SOHC pos engine. Should have reviewed one with the DOHC Zetec

[@silviocolella3308]

My grandmother had this in black

[@possum303]

Ima get one of these one day

[@Carguy-ty6mi]

I have a 05 ses zx4 i bougt it from my brother in law i needed a car i didnt have much money bc i had a chevy cruze i sunk all my money into simply keeping it running thats another story in its self but ether way the focus she may be old but still kicking all the time an i drive alot it rattles squeaks the front left wheel sounds horrible but it keeps going sn going i tryst it more then i did the 2016 chevy cruze lol

[@Otw____756]

I have a 06 with 29000 miles

[@jahdroy9595]

One quedtion are the miles ,important , What it is about actually? I just want to know, does the motor just shut down and dont function or something , ofcourse you have to change alot of thing in it , but it sound like if the miles is so much/high the motor will fall off or some , so pls explain me what is the actually poin of it ?

[@b.c.gamingss]

@@jahdroy9595 The point of keeping track of miles is so that you know when to do maintenance. So yes the miles are important. You might want to do so research to learn about engines and cars.

[@busbrain2215]

this is literally my same car with the same color and i got very scared

[@Beth9228]

I used to have a 2005 Ford Focus ZX5 SES trim level. It was a good little car. I gotten in a bad accident in early March 2012. I broken my left ankle in the accident. I had that car almost 7 years. I had power windows and locks. I had the same automatic transmission in the car. My had a 6-disc CD changer and even a radio. I was almost mid 30’s when I first got the car. I was 41 years old in that car accident. Luckily that I had my seatbelt on. The car was built Ford Tough. It was a fun little car to drive. It was my 2nd car that I had.

[@trainsdestinations3960]

The styling of this Focus was good, but overall, I'd take a Civic or a Corolla from the era over this easily.

[@hakeemsd70m]

The Civic maybe, but a 98-02 Corolla? Yuck. the Corolla was a cheaply built plasticky Fischer Price grade toy until the 2003 model arrived. Now the '03 Corola was world class, truly a baby Camry in style and quality. Even then, I still prefer the MK1 Focus cars for their funky body styles and roomy interiors. The reliability of the Zetec and 2.3L I4 motors rivals that of Honda and Toyota.

[@AuroraGlowe]

I agree with how reliable the Ford Focus is. I have an 05 Focus with a 5 speed manual and it's been an amazing first car for me! 210k miles and still has life in it. I use it for work (I'm a medical courier) and put at least 2k miles on it a month. Even with the cost of regular wear and tear, I definitely agree that it's an affordable car. It rarely gives me issues. I couldn't have asked for a better car.

[@wallace7108]

Just get a Bluetooth adapter for the lightee

[@esteranglesiobzhzhdhdhdhdh9870]

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[@michaelantuna3648]

My aunt used to have one exactly like this same year and color and that thing was a nightmare it would always break down, these Ford Focuses aren’t reliable at all

[@richpierce5933]

When's the next UK gathering ?

[@sammq4499]

looks like this car design is influenced by German cars

[@darylyatestransportblogs]

Because it was a German developed car European Fords are developed by Germans.

[@markhealey9409]

Developed & designed jointly by Ford of England & Ford of Deutschland....just like the Fiesta & the Fusion/Mondeo

[@michaeldepow6663]

Just found one w 22k miles on it for 3k

[@ComedyBros5]

Lol...I'd be very leery about that one!

[@esteranglesiobzhzhdhdhdhdh9870]

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[@esteranglesiobzhzhdhdhdhdh9870]

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[@d.7819]

gud video....

[@mattsaysitscool1396]

I see there’s no CD player but there’s a CD button.

[@brenthatesashley]

My mom had a bade model focus lx like this. The car came standard with a amfm cassette standard. It had a button for cd that can be used if a cd changer is added.

[@jaded4719]

Is this car good for road trips? I love my road-trips

[@craigbadder321]

How many percent has transmission problems??????

[@pradyumn2453]

Do we have automatic gear shift back then

[@alirazmjou2149]

Thank you so much for this video متشکرم

[@Divine_LUV]

Awesome video

[@ionvisoiu6825]

02 focas 168k miles

[@800NNANLC]

I’m buying one for 1200 171000 miles I pray it just last me two months I don’t have any moneu

[@yomommagayfr3993]

Mine is a 2000 and has 202000 miles

[@800NNANLC]

Yo bro I have had two they are super reliable they just over heat so u gotta buy pass the fan so it’s always on u gotta turn it off when u get out but I lost the other one two cops but I have one rn that I payed 500 for and I have drive it 10000 miles there great cars tbh

[@nevernothigh9]

twin jesus I’m going to look at one soon, 200,000 miles for $1400, jsut gonna be a point A to point B car. Does it beep really annoyingly when you open the door while it’s on?? I saw in another video that one did and I don’t like that lol

[@chilistyles5108]

Great video

[@logancantu5706]

I just works ...that's all I need to know

[@esteranglesiobzhzhdhdhdhdh9870]

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[@kellsliving3220]

does it have a aux cord i love my music

[@yomommagayfr3993]

No

[@sebdupree1]

2:24

[@nicholasferron2800]

I got a blue one

[@chardelraconner2166]

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[@dumbduplicates69]

What is a trip odometer?

[@ShootingCars]

A trip odometer measures the miles you put in your car until you reset it. So if you go on a road trip, you can reset it before you leave and when you get back, it will show you how many miles that specific trip was, separate from the total miles on the car

[@kellsliving3220]

@@ShootingCars do it have a aux cord port

[@wallace7108]

Mine has 360000 km

[@jayy-sims]

Any proof?

[@MR2Dirtbags]

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