Our Review of the 2004 Ford Focus SVT

Frequently you will discover that purchasers of the Ford Focus are quite excited about their purchase. The Focus has held a position among the top of the Focus line of car for a very long time. It is a significant car, and the 2004 model is no different. The Ford Focus comes under the heading of hatchback models that are fun to drive.

Ford Focus Engine Specs

The restyled Focus SVT is equipped with a 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine that utilizes 16 valves. The Zetec engine is mated to a Getrag six-speed transaxle. This has resulted in an increase in horsepower and torque over the 2003 version.

The fuel system for the 2004 Focus is a traditional SFI, running on gasoline fuel. The fuel is controlled by an electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design. The capacity of the fuel tank is 13.20 gallons.

The Focus uses power-assisted brakes, with 4-Wheel ABS support. The front brakes are disc while the rear brakes are disc. Steering is handled through a power-steering rack-style configuration. The car uses coil and coil springs front and rear respectively.

Vehicle Statistics

The Focus is 168.10 inches long, 66.90 inches wide, and 56.30 inches high. It has a wheelbase of 103.00 inches. It is able to seat 5 comfortably.

The original manufacturer suggested retail price (MSRP) was $13,425 when new, with a dealer invoice cost of $12,581. This price was in line with the industry average price for a 3-door Hatchback.

The standard warranty period for the Focus is 36 months, or 36,000 miles, whichever comes first. There is also a warranty on the powertrain for 36 months or 36,000 miles respectively. This is standard in the hatchback market.

Fuel Efficiency

The 2004 Focus gets 30 - 36 miles/gallon on the highway and only 24 - 27 in the city. This is subpar for a hatchback car.

We Think...

The 2003 model began the promise of the Ford Focus. The 2004 expanded on this success and has proven to be a strong seller in most markets. Even with strong competition from other manufacturers Ford hopes that the Focus SVT will continue to be a profitable vehicle.