Test Drive: 2002 Ford Focus

[@fordforever6814]

i have a 1999 focus 1.4 petrol. it has 325.000 km and it is still great.never failed.

[@numptyjames1]

l have a 2002 focus 1.6 saloon never let me down

[@darmawansediono8371]

what do you think about this car, is this small car or medium car ?

[@FlakeDodge7]

I really like it when you make videos of cars cheaper and simpler (Focus, Escort ...), instead of super sports like Lamborghinis. Keep it up, Kyle. Greetings from Brazil.

[@gello88]

Ford focus is amazing! I own a 2000 ZX3 and I love driving that car! over a decade old and it's still really great!

[@Sungodv]

I've owned a lot of vehicles in my day, but my 2001 Focus Sedan is the best car I've ever had. Some may say I've led a sheltered life, but I love my Focus. It drives and feels like something costing a lot more.

[@ronpeel1878]

I have just purchased ford focus Ghia with just 10,000 miles on the clock- and the car is now 19 yeas old. Can't wait to drive it.

[@jaqaylinharrison7331]

Love These Cars

[@amclean999]

My dad has an 02 Focus SE Comfort. This is a decent car; has seen better days

[@petree50]

I'm getting this as my first car, 2004 I believe. 18,000 miles from my Grandma driving around town!

[@ArizonaToker]

This is the car I drove when I first learned how to drive lol over 6 years ago

[@86bmw325i]

I've driven a 05 one. It was pretty ok. It was kind of fun to drive. Not sporty, just somewhat fun to drive.

[@kiwifrog8878]

Imma get this as a 1st car. I looove fords!

[@MasterJim2020]

Noah Jones If you can find one of this generation that’s in mint or near mint condition, then have at it. I personally love Ford’s too. (Old and new) I drive a 2016 Ford Escape and my Mom drives a 2013 Lincoln MKT, both in which are good cars. My neighbor’s son helped me practice driving in his 2001 Ford F-150 when I was practicing to get my license.

[@westmane5293]

I just got mine 2003 and it runs great

[@RicardoPCGamer]

@@westmane5293 yep mine is a 2003 ZX3 with the Zetec 2.0L. It was an old ladies car, only has 105k miles on it but runs as good as new. I've been very happy with my Focus.

[@2004grandmarquislove]

Ive got a 2000 ford focus zts 4 door. its an awesome car with 73,000 miles, not rust, no interior problems or stains. its got all power mirros windows locks, remote start, i woulnt trade it for anything!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@Donna62035]

Thank you so much for this review! I just bought a 2003 Focus this week and it drives great! I was concerned with how loud it performs however with this review I understand that 4cl engine has a lot of work to do! :) Thank you for this review :)

[@MineTwine45]

I'm going to pick up my ZX5 hatchback tomorrow, should be a good first car!

[@Zuppzer]

I had a 94 Plymouth Voyager as my first car, but it broke like two months after I started driving, so I'm picking up a Focus this week, I think it'll be a pretty great technically first car :D

[@MineTwine45]

MLGBongHits I'm enjoying mine so far! Drives good, has some pep, and is good on gas! Probably one of the best first cars I could get right now without breaking the bank.

[@Zuppzer]

MineTwine45 Awesome! I hope mine's as good! Lol

[@MineTwine45]

MLGBongHits I got my fingers crossed! Lol

[@21lprice]

If I don't get a jeep I'll get one of these for my first car here in a couple years

[@ast5515]

It's really not supposed to sound like this. Mine has 170k miles (converted, 260k kilometers), it's a manual and it idles a lot lower and it's generally quieter.

[@Beth9228]

My neighbor has this car. It has a little bit of rust under the driver side door. I think it is a 2001. I’m not sure on the age of the car. I was thinking of a 2004 one in 2005. I ended up with a 2005 Ford Focus ZX5 in a higher trim level. I had that car almost 7 years. I was in an accident in early March 2012 in that Focus. I gotten a broken left ankle and about 3 or 4 bruises. That little car was fun to drive. Now I drive a 2020 Ford Escape SE in black. I just heard you said Escort. It is a Ford Focus!!!! My sister used to drive a 1997 Ford Escort ZX2 in black. Now she drives a 2013 Ford Edge that was my mother’s vehicle. She inherited it.

[@Typhlosion100]

I got a 02 ford focus 4 door red, 5 speed 85,xxx original miles I put about over 3,000 miles on it just done an oil change on it car does really good, love everything about it plenty of room, good gas mileage (average about 350-400 miles to the tank) took it to georgia and back and did great, just did an oil change on it and its pretty fast too top speed is about 105-110 mph no mods, I beat a v6 magnum charger or challenger in it its got about 130 horsepower.

[@SwPiotrek]

Focus is my favourite compact car.

[@Blackdragon79]

I just an 02 focus lx last month the car runs great the engin is quiet nice pick and its so good on gas. Got a spare key with programming for only 60 buck can't beat that.

[@auguriosdelinframundo]

It's a good car?

[@kingjlinza]

Leyva_13 these cars were pretty troublesome in terms of reliability. The intake valve seat was notorious for failing which caused the valve to fall into one of the cylinders, destroying the engine in the process

[@vandohky]

Are the 2.0L Duratec's that were in the 2005+ Ford Focus good ?

[@richhoule3462]

Excellent engines. The transaxle is great too!!

[@jake4692010]

I love my 2000 ford focus lx 5 speed 107,358 miles runs great but the flex pipe is leaking so it's a little loud other than that a very solid good car

[@briguymeister]

How did you like driving the Focus? I own a 2010 Focus, and I love it.

[@beezie687]

I actually drove the hatchback version of this for my Drivers ED car and it was a 2002. Well, I drove that and a Hyundai Accent from 2006. I remember the brakes squealed. The steering also felt heavier. It had 201,000 plus miles on it. They called it the Ford That Never Dies. Other than those 2 problems I liked driving it. However I'm just not much of a Ford guy. I prefer Hyundai's, Honda's, or Toyota's.

[@Scott125670]

my aunt has a blue '06 Focus SE sedan automatic and she loves it. it's got 36000 Km and it still looks like brand new. plus she only got it for $9500 (Canadian dollars). I've been in it and it rides really nicely. plus it has decent cargo room for a car that size.

[@padz95]

@Viperz623 i got mine on thursday too for a first car its aa zetec hatchback one tho, hows it treating you?

[@TheKnives777]

I just bought a 2002 today, electric everything with the Zetec engine. I think it handles great and the car picks up rather nice, while keeping steady at high Mph, No jerking or hiccups when down shifting at high speeds, transmission is smooth. I think the engine mounts are loose though, its got a high Idle while parked with the car running. It only kick in after the car is in park for around 20 sec... Query how would i go about getting another FOB key, do I have to call ford directly?

[@snowpc42]

is the stearing kinda tough to turn? my car seems like the power steering is going out but it isnt

[@R3putaytion13]

+Andrew Dort I know this comment is months old but I had a 2002 Ford Focus SE Sedan and it felt tough to turn the steering wheel too, youre not going crazy.

[@caantu95]

I wanna buy one, 01-03 is that a good model for a ford focus?, i want the SE model.. which do you prefer the hatchback Zx3 or the sedan?

[@blade75964]

I need to ask you one question, I just bought a 2000 ford focus, but it has some vibration to it, and motor mounts on top are good, and carmart had the shop put new transmission mounts on it. Does the ford focus your driving here does it have any vibration to it. They tried to tell me that these cars do have vibration. Is this true. It does it more when its in drive or reverse, and when the air is on. Please I hope you can let me know. Thank you.

[@Airplanerevolver360]

This is perfectly normal Paul. A 4 cylinder engine is not as well balanced as a 6 or 8 cylinder. When you put the car in reverse or drive it puts strain on the engine and reduces the engine rpm which would cause the car to vibrate more. (That also applies to the A/C).

[@blade75964]

Ericthemachineman I don't understand, how is that normal, is this just on a ford focus, because I have had many cars with 4 cylinder's, and never had this problem with them vibrating. I have had a 1999 ford escort and other 4 cylinder cars, but never had this before until I gotten this 2000 ford focus. I never had one of these cars, and its going to be the last. I like to ask you the 2002 ford focus you was driving, did it have any vibration. Anyway thank you for letting me know this. Unless this is just normal for a ford focus.

[@Airplanerevolver360]

Well first I am not him. I never have driven a ford focus. But to clear things up how bad is the vibration? Does it cause panels in the car to make noise? Does it numb your hands when driving? If it doesn't do any of this I would say the car is fine, if it does my answer would be to give the engine a tune up and pray that fixes it.

[@Robby94LS]

I'd say it is fairly common overall. On Focus Fanatics (Focus forum) a lot of vibration threads do pop up. I have a 2004 ZX5 and my wife has a 2003 ZX3. Her's vibrates like crazy and mine almost not at all.

[@lenkaandelova984]

Robby94LS Its probably problem with silentblocks or homokinetic hinge

[@FPGT24]

@giannial1985 You are partially correct. The SPI engine that was standard in Escorts was also standard in the 00-04 Focus. The SPI Focus uses the Ford F-4EAT auto trans (which is made by Mazda) just as the Escort did. The Focus with the Zetec engine is a completely diff engine from the Zetec in the Escort ZX2, Contour/Mystique, besides the block, and uses a Ford auto trans.

[@lockheedmarlonr-m4568]

It has not tachometer, could install digital one?

[@Goldenrod636]

I noticed that the clock ALWAYS stays on. Doesn't that kill the battery?

[@aadamlorchh]

I am 16 and I'm looking for an affordable first car. I was looking at this generation of the Ford Focus and I was wondering if you think that this car would be a good first car?

[@CJBMAGGOT94]

Great choice of the new vehicle :) . What year is your passat?

[@Eddie820]

How comfortable is the hatch for a 6'3" person? I'm planning on getting one soon and i'm not sure how comfortable it will be.

[@wallace7108]

How did it go lmao

[@JessicaPilotGirl]

I'm buying a 03 Ford Focus 4 door, the Ghia model you know..top of the line..power windows, power locks, Automatic..she's gotta a gasoline 2.0 L under the bonnet..it's pretty neat car! Do you think I'm gonna enjoy it? My current car is 05 Renault Scenic 1.6 L.

[@coleleyden2984]

I have a 2003 focus wagon. Love that car.. It's fast as fuck!

[@jonathandonne1432]

That engine is rough as hell? Is that a zetec? Reminds me of a cvh that I had in my escort in the Uk. Liked to make it's presence known........

[@esteranglesiobzhzhdhdhdhdh9870]

2002 ZECCHINO D'ORO 45

[@anthonygrau2506]

I own an yes have a 02 ZX3 with a 5 speed. Its on eye opener to figure a 20 year old car can run with the new ones.

[@blade75964]

I was just watching your video again of you driving this car, and to me it does not look like it is vibrating like mine does. Looks like your drives really smooth. Is there anything that you can think of that will be making mine vibrate. And also I want to ask you this, I drove it this morning, and I got on it little harder than before, and when I did the engine light started to flash for a few minutes, but then finally went off. Also when I cranked it up last couple of weeks ago, it was tapping in the engine, for a few seconds, then it stopped, it then did the same thing a few days later, then one more time a couple days later, but has not done that anymore, yet anyway. What do you think that could be. And the last two times the car was warmed up as I just gotten back into town, parked it and went inside the store, came back out, and when I cranked it, it was tapping for a few seconds, then it stopped, that was a couple weeks ago, but has not done it since then. Anyway hope you can maybe answer those two main question's about the engine light, and the tapping. Also I already put new plugs, and plug wires in the car. But no change. Thank you.

[@friedchicken1]

if your car has the SPI engine i would worry indeed, if engine is ZETEC i would be happy.. how is your new car treating you after 4 weeks anyway?

[@jackamojr99]

cool :) since you have had it for 5 months is it good mate?

[@Alan10018]

@chrisma2 Its my favorite car from Ford too!! BTW, excellent ride with the Ford Focus!

[@meandsteelguy7126]

I love your video I did subscribe like

[@andrewbetrix]

Why did you change the station when 🔥 🌶️ came on? Nice car tho, I have same one, it's very reliable

[@ElectroGhandi]

@B789c "1" keeps the transmission in 1st gear. "2" limits the transmission to the first 2 gears only.

[@TheTiquino]

This guy have luck to find good music in the radio, but he change the station or down the volume... He found two nice musics in one only time 2:40

[@user-qk9ty6rj2p]

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[@user-qk9ty6rj2p]

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[@SlurpSilencer]

Can u come up with a "test drive" series of videos?

[@tytotheler92]

That should be the opposite... The SPI's only issue is people ignoring the timing belt. Its a rough engine though and many people can't stand it. But its really reliable. The ZETEC is the one I'd be worried about in regards to valve seals dropping and other engine design flaws they had.

[@yopa18]

I want to get a car like this one but I dont know what should I look at while test driving it. im driving an 02 grand am and i know that this focus can be way better than my car. any comment please?

[@ryan5678901]

does it have anti lock brakes

[@calefmartinez5941]

someone in 2024?…. 😢😢😭😭😭😭😭😭

[@michielgoyens1804]

Me👋

[@mohammadtahsinuddin]

Me I remember watching this in 2016 and 2017

[@PetarVN]

Nice. My brother is a big PT fan, and he wanted a pt cruser end edition for his 1st car. He bought an elantra though a 2006 with only 35,000 on it! and best thing is the only owner of the car was a mechanicat the dealership my brother bought it at!

[@spcychckn601]

i was checking out a focus the other day and i was surprised to see that the focus has a huge trunk then the Aveo or Yaris

[@deucesolo]

@TheKnives777 keys cost about $50, programming is around $90, check your local Ford dealer. I have a '02 Focus ZTS, just bought also.

[@zurcherzurich213]

Still running?

[@Benqmicrosoft]

Hi, My parents have the a Ford Focus Wagon 2004 1.6 Automatic I have a Ford Focus 5 Doors 2.0 6 speed Futura and last time i have change the radio for a full color Kenwoord Audio. and the last owner have change the Lights for Adaptive light with xenon. And what you say verry good car. Never go away my Focus

[@raphaeld307]

I love you, you make 10 on 10 stars test drive

[@Elytronik1]

HEEEEELP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! theres a way to take the noise out? i hate it, but the noise of mine is worse!! THANKS

[@esteranglesiobzhzhdhdhdhdh9870]

Giovedì 02 gennaio 2015 Al 43 Zecchino d'Oro 2000

[@xenongames7533]

diesel ?

[@popkraft]

I knew a guy (my old neighbor) that had an 04' Focus but the hatchback. It's blue and really nice. I think he traded it in for a Caddy of some sort but it was still a decent car.

[@TheRedneckCowboys]

Hey if you could this for me Kyle i would like to look at a 2009 Ford Focus Stick Shift please and take it for a test drive!

[@esteranglesiobzhzhdhdhdhdh9870]

Mercoledì 01 gennaio 2014 Al 42 Zecchino d'Oro 1999

[@lawrencehouse5558]

Someone comment below runs rough these cars run like this I can tell u 1 thing I have a Ford Focus S.E. 2002 that I use for work to drive back and forth and it’s the most reliable car I have ever had and I have had a Honda/Subaru/Nissan/ the Nissan Sentra was pretty reliable to but this Focus just keeps going and going with no problems

[@petayV8]

Ive just got a focus i find once im driving it its great, comfortable, reliable, economical and great handling the only thing i dont like is its just too small but ill keep it for now

[@AaronSmith0]

The British ford focus is the best!

[@petayV8]

@Oekedoelekens I drive an Automatic focus 3 door hatch and it DOES have a tachometer, so yeah strange that this one doesnt maybe becuase its US spec and base model, ide hate that lol. those noises are in US spec focus's i dont know why

[@drcheese42]

The euro focus is actually really nice

[@esteranglesiobzhzhdhdhdhdh9870]

11 novembre 2020 Al 48 zecchino d'oro 2005

[@kjrwhs2003]

why is it that i have an 07 focus but this is an 02 and the interior is the same as mine, only difference is the way the dash is styled, i got the same gauges, center console, door panels except i have power windows and door locks, but everything is the same as my car but the dash and the way it looks on the outside obviously,

[@E10e]

@LPWWE06 That could be it because the ford power steering is normally a very smooth thing.

[@xsbgtr]

Love that engine...hate that gearbox...love that car!!!

[@esteranglesiobzhzhdhdhdhdh9870]

Venerdì 05 gennaio 2018 Al 46 Zecchino d'Oro 2003

[@amordepegatina]

Pues te habrá tocado precisamente un Focus que salió mal de fabrica, yo le hice 300.000 kilómetros a mi focus mkI 1.8 TDCI 100cv Ghia, y sin pisar el taller, sólo para revisiones, ITV. Por lo demás me parece un coche estupendo un rendimiento excelente y un consumo muy ajustado, por no hablar de la relación peso- potencia es totalmente equilibrado. Saludos.

[@Uplay1000]

who know the name of the first music when he turn on the radio ?

[@ShanesAutos]

@JohnQuincyAdams1 not everyone lives in a city and automatic gearbox is heavier than a manual and it gets worse fuel consumption. nobody complains about shifting gears with a manual.

[@rise2theoccasioncreations495]

I love this car

[@anthonygarcia-kd8wt]

if you have time could you make a video of a scion xd i really like those cars and you make great videos

[@E10e]

@LPWWE06 maybe is your power steering broken

[@esteranglesiobzhzhdhdhdhdh9870]

Sabato 03 gennaio 2016 Al 44 Zecchino d'Oro 2001

[@deucesolo]

Dude is it a Focus or Escort(5:15)? You should know what your selling!

[@esteranglesiobzhzhdhdhdhdh9870]

Mercoledì 04 gennaio 2017 AL 45 Zecchino d'Oro 2002

[@friedchicken1]

so, after 6 months, how do you love your ford focus? :D :D i got the same car :D :D

[@BlisAx]

@BlaugranaFAN The tachometer is an option that come standard when you have the Ztech engine or a manual transmission :)

[@mskudlarczyk]

That thing runs rough!

[@claribelcenteno817]

rite it really does and i want one for my first car i dont need a rough car.....

[@mskudlarczyk]

+Claribel Centeno yeah first car i had a 03 se that was good until 140k then all hell broke loose.

[@claribelcenteno817]

+Maranda Skudlarczyk yea i bet im not gonna get one though ima just get a 1996 toyota corolla its not as powerfull as that focus.....

[@mskudlarczyk]

+Claribel Centeno yep i have a 2011 malibu i just got in feb im in love with it its paid off in 69 mnths then imma trade looking at rav4s the 2016 version

[@claribelcenteno817]

+Maranda Skudlarczyk yea rav 4s are awesome i have new 2015 toyota corolla Sport and we love it but i havent drove it yet cuz its new so i want a used one but the new malibu is really beautiful

[@petayV8]

@hercegovac00 no its the saloon version. The focus was available in 3, 4 and 5 door and estate version and the hatch looks like crap except the 3dr

[@orrhhanngkdmn]

That cars are great. I own one of them. comfortable and fast and easy directable. advice it.

[@thweepz]

i cant drive a car without a tachometer. i drove my brothers truck and it didnt have one. i was nervous because i have to constantly look at it.

[@frankk323]

What is the car you feel most comfortable?

[@lahcenboka672]

kiero saber como puedo ver cuando gasolina me.keda y cuantoa kilometros. puedo circular

[@Gkiekas]

@saabkyle04 What if you drive the european ford focus.Maybe one of the best handling cars that are cheap.

[@VxMAX]

Just a heads up: I think the SPI engine is the one which has the major problem with the cylinder exploding; literally. I've heard better stories of the Zetec engine. My Ford Focus SE recently had that problem. Started it up; worked fine. Stopped and parked. Went to start it again and then hell hit it. Owner of a VW Passat now. It's a nasty experience when it happens that is all I can say.

[@TheCarArchives96]

the 1998-2004 Ford Focus was assembled in Chongqing, China General Pacheco, Argentina Hermosillo, Mexico Pretoria, South Africa Saarlouis, Germany Santa Rosa, Philippines Bursa,Turkey Setúbal,Portugal Taoyuan, Taiwan Valencia, Spain Wayne, Michigan, United States Vsevolozhsk, Russia Hai Duong, Vietnam Valencia, Venezuela

[@alysmecher]

Hei how many ghears se have?4?

[@crazyjkz]

Jonathan A Actually the 1st gen Focus used the 4F27E 4-speed auto which was a joint-effort between Ford and Mazda (and thus was used in several different Mazda and Ford vehicles). It was an upgraded and improved version of the previous F-4EAT which was a Mazda & Jatco joint-effort and was used in the previous Ford Escort and Mazda Protege.

[@petayV8]

is it me of is the dash sloping away from the driver?

[@erikpark]

I'm watching a video of an identical Focus to mine being driven. I'm bored.

[@abolajibayo4358]

Do you want to sell it?

[@briguymeister]

@myespion The speedometer on my 2010 Focus goes up to 120 mph