2007 LX Focus

kirto · 27-04-2007, 07:36 PM

hey all,
was just after some feedback on the Lx Focus.... Am currently looking to buy one but seem to be hearing alot of nagative comments about them.... Just looking for feedback from owners on any problems they've had with them, ect, ect...
thanks in advance
kirto

Kenster · 27-04-2007, 07:57 PM

Im in the same boat about a enquire about the Ford focus ztec so far all i know its good on fuel and very smooth driving that about it.

fordel · 27-04-2007, 08:13 PM

Moving this to a more relevant area

Chris

eXtremist · 28-04-2007, 02:25 AM

Test drive one.

28-04-2007, 09:46 AM

Although there have been a few problems with my Nov 05 Focus LX, I've been overally impressed with the car. Its a car thats not too common on the roads compared to a Mazda 3 and I get heaps of positive comments from people in the public.

kirto · 29-04-2007, 10:09 AM

ive taken it for a test drive was impressed by the way it drove but the dealer then said to do some research on it... i was then told by a ford mechanic that they've had no end of trouble with the 07 model... i'm just wondering what the problems are... i know there are problems with them...

melbzetec · 29-04-2007, 10:50 AM

Part of the problem with them has been the Ford Mechanics.
Unless its a Falcon, many of them don't know what's going on, or worse, make it up as they go along

Kelvin · 29-04-2007, 11:59 AM

i have had no problems with my zetec 06, done 15000+kms, i always feed it premium and follow general maintanace checks, only one hiccup sometimes maybe happens once a fortnight might be me i thinks, i get in a start the key straight away doesn't kick over, if i turn it off keep it on accesories on a couple of seconds and voila starts, i think im not waiting for the fuel pump to build pressure. but whatever makes you happy.

eXtremist · 29-04-2007, 01:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Kelvin

i have had no problems with my zetec 06, done 15000+kms, i always feed it premium and follow general maintanace checks, only one hiccup sometimes maybe happens once a fortnight might be me i thinks, i get in a start the key straight away doesn't kick over, if i turn it off keep it on accesories on a couple of seconds and voila starts, i think im not waiting for the fuel pump to build pressure. but whatever makes you happy.

Sounds like the starter motor solenoid if it doesn't even turn over.

When you put the key onto the ON position the fuel pump will prime and while its in the START position it'll also prime but might take a little longer to start if you turn the key straight to START without putting it on the ON position first.

zetec · 30-04-2007, 01:32 AM

I had a similar issue with my LR Zetec (2002 build, older model) but it went away after a month or so, never explained...

fordel · 30-04-2007, 10:40 AM

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Originally Posted by melbzetec

Part of the problem with them has been the Ford Mechanics.
Unless its a Falcon, many of them don't know what's going on, or worse, make it up as they go along

Don't you mean all of the problems have been ford mechanics ;)

Try taking an ST170 into the dealers and asking for quotes on servicing at the very least, you get nice blank stares from them.

Even the sales staff don't know what they are :(

You would think that if you worked at ford, you would at least take the time to brush up on the models that they sell in this country.

FRA · 30-04-2007, 06:21 PM

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Originally Posted by fordel

Don't you mean all of the problems have been ford mechanics ;)

Try taking an ST170 into the dealers and asking for quotes on servicing at the very least, you get nice blank stares from them.

Even the sales staff don't know what they are :(

You would think that if you worked at ford, you would at least take the time to brush up on the models that they sell in this country.

If it's not a Falcon, Ford have no idea.
It's the same thing when I walk into a performance shop, the look I get is priceless.

mudwaa · 18-05-2007, 10:46 PM

just bought a new zetec. excellent handling and good fuel economy. Problems? Scratched rear-view mirror (replaced no prob.) would kick over but not fire (only happened once. no explanation for this) drivers seat has spring out of place, clicks/crunches everytime you sit back (waiting till 3000 service to fix). But on the whole, love the car. Oh and its my first Ford.

photn · 19-05-2007, 12:36 AM

ohh god your in for a treat lol

congrats on the buy. you should love the car.. hope it serves you well (croses fingers)

Focussed · 19-05-2007, 07:27 PM

i own an 06 zetec & no problems. just done 13000kms & runs like a dream. great fuel economy & excellent handling

mudwaa · 21-05-2007, 10:05 PM

near 2000kms and now has failed to start 4 or 5 times. kicks over but ends in a death rattle. Will contact Ford tomorrow. from what ive read im sure they've heard it before. not as happy as i first was.

Kelvin · 21-05-2007, 10:24 PM

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Originally Posted by eXtremist

Sounds like the starter motor solenoid if it doesn't even turn over.
When you put the key onto the ON position the fuel pump will prime and while its in the START position it'll also prime but might take a little longer to start if you turn the key straight to START without putting it on the ON position first.

Sorry what i meant was it does kick over but doesn't start, seems to do it every now and then but always starts the secod time around if i wait a coupleof seconds

mudwaa · 22-05-2007, 02:22 AM

yes. but certainly not what u expect from a new car!!!!!!