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2007 Ford Focus Full Review
Date Published: 8/06/08
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2007 Ford Focus Review
Ford's smallest car is largely unchanged for 2007. Focus comes as a 2-dr hatchback called the ZX3, and with four doors as the ZX4 sedan, ZX5 hatchback, and ZXW wagon. Price levels ascend through S, SE, SES, and ST designations. All have 4-cyl engines. The ST has 151 hp, the others have 136. The ZX3 S and sporty ZX4 ST sedan are manual transmission only. Other models offer manual or automatic. The ST has a sport suspension and 4-wheel disc brakes. It also includes ABS, which is optional on other models. Traction control is available for SE, SES, and ST versions. All Focuses include a height-adjustable driver seat and split folding rear seatbacks. Head- and torso-protecting front side airbags are available linewide. Other options include sunroof, leather upholstery, and heated front seats.
Competition
Consumer Guide® Automotive places each vehicle into one of 18 classes based on size, price, and market position. Compact Cars comprise popularly priced sedans, hatchbacks, and wagons with wheelbases 100 inches or longer.
Our Best Buys include the Honda Civic and Mazda 3. Our Recommended picks are the Chevrolet Cobalt, Ford Focus, and Mazda 5.
New or significantly redesigned models include the Hyundai Elantra, Nissan Sentra, Nissan Versa, and Pontiac G5.
Our Best Buys include the Honda Civic and Mazda 3. Our Recommended picks are the Chevrolet Cobalt, Ford Focus, and Mazda 5.
New or significantly redesigned models include the Hyundai Elantra, Nissan Sentra, Nissan Versa, and Pontiac G5.
News
Sources confirm the 2008 Focus will get modest styling and engineering updates on a largely unchanged vintage-2000 platform. The wagon body style may be dropped, but a 2-dr coupe, maybe a hatchback, will join the line. All models add the Ford brand's new three-bar grille theme, a full-length bodyside creaseline, and spruced-up interiors. Dimensions and powerteams will see little, if any change.
Like the similar make-do Focus freshening of 2005, this one reflects Ford Motor Company's continuing cash shortage. However, sources believe the North American Focus will share in a new-generation European platform that should be ready by early next decade--provided the company's current turnaround efforts succeed.
Ford is eyeing "B-class" vehicles to compete with small imports like Honda Fit and Toyota Yaris. Ford-owned Mazda reportedly contributes a basic design to be offered as a sedan (code-named B409), a 4-dr crossover wagon (B474) and a minivan (B475). The last is said to be due for model-year 2011, the others for 2010. All would be built in Mexico with shared underskin components, though appearance and some dimensions would differ among the three. Ford could also bring over one or more of its smaller European vehicles, suitably modified for the U.S. market, but this approach is considered less likely.
Like the similar make-do Focus freshening of 2005, this one reflects Ford Motor Company's continuing cash shortage. However, sources believe the North American Focus will share in a new-generation European platform that should be ready by early next decade--provided the company's current turnaround efforts succeed.
Ford is eyeing "B-class" vehicles to compete with small imports like Honda Fit and Toyota Yaris. Ford-owned Mazda reportedly contributes a basic design to be offered as a sedan (code-named B409), a 4-dr crossover wagon (B474) and a minivan (B475). The last is said to be due for model-year 2011, the others for 2010. All would be built in Mexico with shared underskin components, though appearance and some dimensions would differ among the three. Ford could also bring over one or more of its smaller European vehicles, suitably modified for the U.S. market, but this approach is considered less likely.
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2007 Ford Focus Road Test
| Pros | Cons |
| Control layout | Acceleration (exc. ZX4 ST) |
| Handling/roadholding | Engine noise |
| Fuel economy | Rear-seat entry/exit (ZX3) |
| Cargo room (wagon) | |
Consumer Guide® Road Test Ratings
Acceleration
ST's 151-hp engine has adequate low-rpm power, immediate throttle response. Engine in other models has only adequate power for highway merging or ascending long grades. Automatic transmission dulls off-the-line snap. Manual transmission has smooth shift/clutch action.
| ZX3 SES, auto. | ZX5 SES, man. | ZX4 ST | Class Average |
| 3 | 4 | 5 | 4.6 |
ST's 151-hp engine has adequate low-rpm power, immediate throttle response. Engine in other models has only adequate power for highway merging or ascending long grades. Automatic transmission dulls off-the-line snap. Manual transmission has smooth shift/clutch action.
Fuel Economy
Test ST averaged 20.5 mpg in strictly city driving. No opportunity to measure with other models.
| ZX3 SES, auto. | ZX5 SES, man. | ZX4 ST | Class Average |
| 6 | 6 | 6 | 6.5 |
Test ST averaged 20.5 mpg in strictly city driving. No opportunity to measure with other models.
Ride Quality
ST's sport suspension gives firm, but impressively compliant, ride. Other models somewhat softer, thump less over bumps, but also feel less stable at highway speed. No opportunity to evaluate with 15-inch tires.
| ZX3 SES, auto. | ZX5 SES, man. | ZX4 ST | Class Average |
| 6 | 6 | 6 | 5.3 |
ST's sport suspension gives firm, but impressively compliant, ride. Other models somewhat softer, thump less over bumps, but also feel less stable at highway speed. No opportunity to evaluate with 15-inch tires.
Steering/Handling/Braking
ST and SES variants have communicative steering, plus well-controlled body lean and good grip in fast turns. Braking strong, stable. Other models, with their softer suspensions, are a shade less nimble.
| ZX3 SES, auto. | ZX5 SES, man. | ZX4 ST | Class Average |
| 7 | 7 | 7 | 5.8 |
ST and SES variants have communicative steering, plus well-controlled body lean and good grip in fast turns. Braking strong, stable. Other models, with their softer suspensions, are a shade less nimble.
Quietness
ST exhibits little road rumble, but tires slap intrusively over sharp ridges. Sporty exhaust note is loud in high-rpm driving. All models exhibit noticeable wind rush around front side windows.
| ZX3 SES, auto. | ZX5 SES, man. | ZX4 ST | Class Average |
| 4 | 4 | 4 | 4.4 |
ST exhibits little road rumble, but tires slap intrusively over sharp ridges. Sporty exhaust note is loud in high-rpm driving. All models exhibit noticeable wind rush around front side windows.
Controls
Well-arranged dashboard has easy-read gauges and mostly intuitive, handy minor controls. Good cabin materials and workmanship for the price.
| ZX3 SES, auto. | ZX5 SES, man. | ZX4 ST | Class Average |
| 6 | 6 | 6 | 5.9 |
Well-arranged dashboard has easy-read gauges and mostly intuitive, handy minor controls. Good cabin materials and workmanship for the price.
Room/Comfort/Driver Seating (front)
Comfortable, supportive seats stand chair-height, yet head room outstanding. Leg space fine for class. ST and SES models include tilt/telescope steering wheel for extra measure of driver comfort. Large door openings ease entry/exit.
| ZX3 SES, auto. | ZX5 SES, man. | ZX4 ST | Class Average |
| 5 | 5 | 5 | 5.6 |
Comfortable, supportive seats stand chair-height, yet head room outstanding. Leg space fine for class. ST and SES models include tilt/telescope steering wheel for extra measure of driver comfort. Large door openings ease entry/exit.
Room/Comfort (rear)
Better head and leg room than most compacts, though sunroof's housing trims head space for tall riders. Entry/exit a squeeze on ZX3s, much easier on 4-dr models, though their rear doors should open wider.
| ZX3 SES, auto. | ZX5 SES, man. | ZX4 ST | Class Average |
| 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
Better head and leg room than most compacts, though sunroof's housing trims head space for tall riders. Entry/exit a squeeze on ZX3s, much easier on 4-dr models, though their rear doors should open wider.
Cargo Room
Sedan's trunklid uses space-saving strut-type hinges. All models have generous cargo holds with low liftovers, plus split folding rear seatbacks for versatility. Available premium-stereo subwoofer eats up space, however. Abundant interior storage includes six-CD holder in dash and ceiling console in nonsunroof models.
| ZX3 SES, auto. | ZX5 SES, man. | ZX4 ST | Class Average |
| 7 | 7 | 3 | 4.8 |
Sedan's trunklid uses space-saving strut-type hinges. All models have generous cargo holds with low liftovers, plus split folding rear seatbacks for versatility. Available premium-stereo subwoofer eats up space, however. Abundant interior storage includes six-CD holder in dash and ceiling console in nonsunroof models.
Value within Class
Focus is fun to drive in any form, though it lacks the refinement of the Volkswagen Jetta and the outright sportiness of the Mazda 3. It's also an aging design that makes do with head-protecting front side airbags rather than the curtain side airbags that are the norm in newer compacts. But Focus is priced to sell, and an array of body styles and useful options earn it Recommended status.
| ZX3 SES, auto. | ZX5 SES, man. | ZX4 ST | Class Average |
| 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 |
Focus is fun to drive in any form, though it lacks the refinement of the Volkswagen Jetta and the outright sportiness of the Mazda 3. It's also an aging design that makes do with head-protecting front side airbags rather than the curtain side airbags that are the norm in newer compacts. But Focus is priced to sell, and an array of body styles and useful options earn it Recommended status.
Total Score
| ZX3 SES, auto. | ZX5 SES, man. | ZX4 ST | Class Average |
| 54 | 56 | 53 | 52.9 |
Scores for all Compact Cars
| Low Score | 42 | |
| Average Score | 52 | |
| High Score | 60 |
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2007 Ford Focus Prices & Equipment
Model Prices
Prices Updated: 04/17/2007
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| ZX3 S 2-door hatchback | $13,535 | $12,812 | $595 |
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| ZX4 S 4-door sedan | $13,860 | $13,111 | $595 |
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| ZX5 S 4-door hatchback | $14,535 | $13,732 | $595 |
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| ZX3 SE 2-door hatchback | $14,825 | $13,851 | $595 |
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| ZX4 SE 4-door sedan | $15,125 | $14,124 | $595 |
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| ZX5 SE 4-door hatchback | $15,830 | $14,765 | $595 |
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| ZXW SE 4-door wagon | $16,790 | $15,639 | $595 |
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| ZX3 SES 2-door hatchback | $15,585 | $14,543 | $595 |
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| ZX4 SES 4-door sedan | $15,885 | $14,816 | $595 |
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| ZX5 SES 4-door hatchback | $16,595 | $15,462 | $595 |
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| ZXW SES 4-door wagon | $17,550 | $16,331 | $595 |
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| ZX4 ST 4-door sedan | $17,150 | $15,967 | $595 |
Pricing Key: Retail prices listed with each report are set by the vehicle's
manufacturer. These figures appear on each car's federally mandated window sticker.
Most price lists also include dealer-invoice prices. Dealer-invoice prices are
what the dealer pays the manufacturer for the car and its factory-installed options.
The destination charge is not included in the suggested-retail or dealer-invoice price
and must be added to the cost of the vehicle. Car companies change prices frequently
throughout the year. If the prices published do not match those on the vehicle's
window sticker, the manufacturer has probably altered the price recently.
NA = price note available, NC = no charge.
Rebates and Incentives
There are no rebates or incentives at this time.
Consumer Guide®'s Rebates and Incentives represent a summary of national
manufacturer programs available. Regional restrictions may apply, and offerings
may vary by model. For a complete list of Rebate & Incentive programs click here.
Standard Equipment
ZX3/4/5 S
Powertrain
2.0-liter 4-cylinder engine, 5-speed manual transmission.
Safety
Dual front airbags.
Comfort and Convenience Features
Power steering, cloth upholstery, front bucket seats, height-adjustable driver seat, center console, cupholders, split folding rear seat, AM/FM/CD/MP3 player, digital clock, visor mirrors, rear defogger, intermittent wipers, rear wiper/washer (ZX3, ZX5), front floormats.
Appearance and Miscellaneous
Theft-deterrent system, 195/60R15 tires, wheel covers.
ZX3/4/5, ZXW SE adds to ZX3/4/5 S:
Comfort and Convenience Features
Air conditioning, power mirrors, power windows, power door locks, remote entry system, variable-intermittent wipers, map lights, rear wiper/washer (ZXW), rear floormats.
Appearance and Miscellaneous
Roof rails (ZXW).
ZX3/4/5, ZXW SES adds to ZX3/4/5, ZXW SE:
Comfort and Convenience Features
Tilt/telescope leather-wrapped steering wheel, cruise control, tachometer.
Appearance and Miscellaneous
Rear spoiler (ZX4), fog lights, sport suspension, 205/50R16 tires, alloy wheels.
ZX4 ST adds to ZX3/4/5, ZXW SES:
Powertrain
2.3-liter 4-cylinder engine.
Safety
Antilock 4-wheel disc brakes.
Comfort and Convenience Features
Heated power mirrors.
Appearance and Miscellaneous
Performance suspension.
Optional Equipment
Major Packages |
Retail Price |
Invoice Price |
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Interior Upgrade Pkg.
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S, SE, SES
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$495
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$431
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Leather upholstery, leather-wrapped steering wheel, unique interior trim. S requires air conditioning. NA ZXW.
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Convenience Group
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SE
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$225
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$196
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Tilt/telescope steering wheel, cruise control.
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Weather Pkg.
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SES
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$175
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$152
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Heated front seats and mirrors.
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Sport Group
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SE
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$475
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$413
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SE w/Street Appearance Pkg.
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$425
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$370
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Leather-wrapped steering wheel, tachometer, fog lights, alloy wheels.
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Safety Pkg.
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SE, SES
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$750
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$653
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Front side airbags, antilock brakes.
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Street Appearance Pkg.
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SE, SES, ST
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$1,295
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$1,127
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Fog lights, rear spoiler, body cladding, chrome exhaust tips, special front and rear fascias, unique exterior trim. NA ZXW.
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Powertrain |
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4-speed automatic transmission
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ZX4/ZX5 S, SE, SES
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$815
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$709
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Traction control
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SE w/Sport Group, SES, ST
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$115
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$100
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SE
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$175
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$152
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SE includes tachometer. SE, SES require Safety Pkg.
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Safety |
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Antilock brakes
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S
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$400
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$348
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Front side airbags
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S, ST
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$350
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$305
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Comfort and Convenience Features |
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Air conditioning
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S
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$910
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$791
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Power sunroof
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SE, SES, ST
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$625
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$544
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Leather upholstery
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SE, SES
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$445
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$387
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NA ZXW.
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Leather/suede upholstery
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ST
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$445
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$387
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Heated front seats
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ST
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$115
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$100
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AM/FM radio w/in-dash 6-disc CD/MP3 changer
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SE, SES, ST
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$370
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$322
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Includes steering wheel radio controls.
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Sony sound system
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SE, SES, ST
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$695
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$605
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NA ZXW.
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Ambient interior lighting
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SE, SES
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$295
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$257
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Cargo cover
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ZXW
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$65
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$57
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Rubber floormats
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ZX3/4/5 S, ZX3/4/5, ZXW SE, ZX3/4/5, ZXW SES, ZX4 ST
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$75
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$57
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Appearance and Miscellaneous |
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Theft-deterrent system w/alarm
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SE, SES, ST
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$125
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$109
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Roof rack
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ZXW
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$135
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$98
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Chrome exhaust tips
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S, SE, SES
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$65
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$37
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Bodyside moldings
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S
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$45
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$39
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SE
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$60
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$52
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Front end cover
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ZX3/4/5 S, ZX3/4/5, ZXW SE, ZX3/4/5, ZXW SES, ZX4 ST
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$120
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$99
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NA w/Street Appearance Pkg.
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Alloy wheels
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S, SE
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$295
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$257
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2007 Ford Focus Specs & Safety
Vehicle Dimensions
| Specification | Ford Focus 2-door hatchback | Ford Focus 4-door hatchback | Ford Focus 4-door sedan | Ford Focus 4-door wagon |
| Wheelbase, in. | 102.9 | 102.9 | 102.9 | 102.9 |
| Overall Length, in. | 168.5 | 168.5 | 175.2 | 178.4 |
| Overall Width, in. | 66.7 | 66.7 | 66.7 | 66.7 |
| Overall Height, in. | 56.9 | 56.9 | 56.9 | 56.5 |
| Curb Weight, lbs. | 2605 | 2610 | 2636 | 2783 |
| Cargo Volume, cu. ft. | 39.7 | 39.7 | 14.8 | 73.1 |
| Standard Payload, lbs. | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| Fuel Capacity, gals. | 14.0 | 14.0 | 14.0 | 14.0 |
| Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Front Head Room, in. | 39.1 | 39.1 | 39.1 | 39.1 |
| Max. Front Leg Room, in. | 40.7 | 40.7 | 40.7 | 40.7 |
| Rear Head Room, in. | 38.5 | 38.5 | 38.4 | 39.8 |
| Max. Rear Leg Room, in. | 37.6 | 37.6 | 37.6 | 37.6 |
Specifications Key: NA = not available; "--" = measurement does not exist.
Engines
| dohc I4 | dohc I4 | |
| Size, liters/cu. in. | 2.0 /121 | 2.3 /138 |
| Horsepower @ rpm. | 136 @ 6000 | 151 @ 5750 |
| Torque (lb-ft) @ rpm. | 133 @ 4500 | 154 @ 4250 |
| Availability | Standard | Standard |
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EPA City / highway mpg
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| 5-speed manual | 27/37 | 22/32 |
| 4-speed automatic | 27/34 | --/-- |
Engine Key: l/cu in. = liters/cubic inches; ohv = overhead valve; ohc = overhead camshaft;
dohc = dual overhead camshaft; I = inline cylinders; H = horizonally opposed cylinders;
V = cylinders in a V configuration; W = cylinders in a W configuration; rpm = revolutions
per minute; CVT = continuously variable (automatic) transmission; NA = not available; "--"
= measurement does not exist.
Safety Features
 Antilock Brakes Traction Control Antiskid System |
Front Side Airbags Curtain Side Airbags Rear Side Airbags |
NHTSA Crash-Test Results
| Test | Ford Focus 2-door hatchback | Ford Focus 4-door hatchback | Ford Focus 4-door sedan | Ford Focus 4-door wagon |
| Front Impact, Driver | 4 | 5 | NA | NA |
| Front Impact, Passenger | 4 | 4 | NA | NA |
| Rollover Resistance | 4 | 4 | NA | NA |
| Side Impact, Driver | 3 | 3 | NA | NA |
| Side Impact, Rear Passenger | 4 | 4 | NA | NA |
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) tests a vehicle's
worthiness in front- and side-impact collisions and rates its resistance to
rollovers. Front-impact crash-test numbers indicate the chance of serious injury:
5 = 10% or less; 4 = 10-20%; 3 = 20-35%; 2 = 35-45%; 1 = More than 45%. Side-impact
crash-test numbers indicate: 5 = 5% or less; 4 = 6-10%; 3 = 11-20%; 2 = 21-25%;
1 = More than 26%. Rollover resistance numbers indicate the chance for rollover
when the vehicle leaves the roadway: 5 = Less than 10%; 4 = 10-20%; 3 = 20-30%;
2 = 30-40%; 1 = More than 40%.
Manufacturer's Warranty
| Class | Years/Miles | Comments |
| Powertrain | 5/60,000 | 5/100,000 on Ford Focus only. 8/100,000 on Escape Hybrid components. |
| Bumper-to-bumper | 3/36,000 | -- |
| Corrosion | 5/Unlimited | -- |
| Free roadside assistance | 5/60,000 | -- |
| Free scheduled maintenance | None/-- | -- |
Manufacturers may periodically offer additional coverage as a purchase incentive.
There offers are not reflected on this chart. The federal government requires two
other warranties. The Exhaust Emission Warranty covers corrosion-related parts for
2 years/24,000 miles, plus 8 years/80,000 miles on the catalytic converter and any
on-board diagnostic device. The Passenger Restraint Warranty covers seat belts
and airbags for 5 years/50,000 miles.
Built in:
USA
Drivewheels:
front-wheel drive
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