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Ford Focus Hatchback - Part II
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http://www.automobilemag.com/
They have nice pics on the site and also covers the other winners.
Thanks
I have one now but it does not cover the bag.
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I thought we could get about 400 miles on full tank of gas? Is this normal for the break in period?
It is the Zetec from the Contour with 5 more HP. If someone can prove it's a Mazda with hard facts, not heresay, I will eat crow.
I'm approved by Ford Credit, but am waiting to order the car until then (or when the Dealer can).
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http://www.fordvehicles.com/vehiclespec.asp?vid=11
it shows the options for the various Focus models.
It doesn't show tilt steering, cruise control or arm rest for the ZX3. At the bottom of the list of options on the printed brochure under PRODUCT CHANGES AND OPTIONS AVAILABILITY, it says your FORD dealer is the best place to check for up to date information. So far my dealer hasn't had much information. The ZX3 is a fun car. It's a a little like an suv or van but its also like a sports car. With gas prices getting higher, it's more economical than those vehicles. I haven't seen a ZX3 on the street yet.
Horsepower: 130 hp @ 5500 rpm
Torque: 130 ft-lbs. @ 3000 rpm.
The only difference is the RPM for the same max torque. While I can't give you more proof, it does seem to make sense. Ford and Mazda have been sharing motors for years (Ford Probe, Mazda MPV.) The 2.0 Focus motor found in Europe, is the same as Mondeo. But it has a lower max output at higher RPM. But I suspect it is a little more efficient. The motor in the ZX3 is also shared with the ZX2.
This is the original page where I found this:
http://www.geocities.com/MotorCity/Track/9120/html/Ford_Europe1.htm#AmericanFocus
Last week a deer struck my sangria red ZX-3 and damaged my fender and light and destroyed my windshield. I described this accident in an e-mail last week. I wanted to let everyone know that my Ford Dealer will have a fender in tomorrow. A week wait for a part seems pretty good to me and not like Project's experience at all. I will let everyone know if the part indeed comes in. I hope all you ZX-3 owners are driving carefully!
I have had a lot of positive feedback about my car and still have only seen 1 besides mine on the road!
ZX-3 Rules,
Doug
On another note, have seen only 3 foci about town, one of each model! All looked good, but the white wagon with color matched side moldings looked a little like a rolling bathtub.
End of this discussion.
I assume the US cars share this wheelbase with the Euro ones but i will check
hope that helps
Except that, everything is wonderful.
I feel so sorry for those ZX3s still in the shop. Hope everything will be worked out soon.
If I do it myself, will it void the warranty on the whole car, or just the part replaced? The second option would make sense. It will really suck if I have to overpay some goon to do all of the fun stuff I was looking forward to doing myself. Will they install third-party parts, or do they have to be Ford parts?
I wanted to have the baddest Focus of them all right now, by my own 2 hands, not 3 years from now...
Anybody out there with the same predicament?
If I do it myself, will it void the warranty on the whole car, or just the part replaced? The second option would make sense. It will really suck if I have to overpay some goon to do all of the fun stuff I was looking forward to doing myself. Will they install third-party parts, or do they have to be Ford parts?
I wanted to have the baddest Focus of them all right now, by my own 2 hands, not 3 years from now...
Anybody out there with the same predicament?
By the way, any definitive answer to segacide's question would be appreciated. I've read my manual for the exact same question, and although vague, I think it implies that only the part replaced is no longer under warranty. Or, any part that is impacted by the replacement part. For example, if you put a Borla header on the car, and blew the engine, Ford could say the increased horsepower lead to a decreased lifespan, and not cover the engine repair.