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Focus Archive
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![(first posted 2/9/2016) It seems our family keeps vehicles until they are about 15 years old. Our 88 Ranger and our 96 Windstar both departed at 15, […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/Canoes.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1 "My 2001 Ford Focus – A Daily Dose Of Joy")
My 2001 Ford Focus – A Daily Dose Of Joy
Posted on May 8, 2025 | 105 Comments(first posted 2/9/2016) It seems our family keeps vehicles until they are about 15 years old. Our 88 Ranger and our 96 Windstar both departed at 15, […] -
![Tabby, my 2001 Focus was nearing a decade old and while it was still in good shape, it was starting to need many small repairs. I found myself in the […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/IMG_0670.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1 "COAL: 2012 Ford Focus – World Car IV (Part 1)")
COAL: 2012 Ford Focus – World Car IV (Part 1)
Posted on August 11, 2019 | 24 CommentsTabby, my 2001 Focus was nearing a decade old and while it was still in good shape, it was starting to need many small repairs. I found myself in the […] -
![When I wrapped my COAL series in 2013, I had just bought this 2006 Ford Focus as my daily driver and had demoted my 2003 Toyota Matrix (COAL story here) […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/Focus1.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1 "COAL Update: 2006 Ford Focus ZX5 SES – Passed Down to Three Generations")
COAL Update: 2006 Ford Focus ZX5 SES – Passed Down to Three Generations
Posted on December 19, 2018 | 74 CommentsWhen I wrapped my COAL series in 2013, I had just bought this 2006 Ford Focus as my daily driver and had demoted my 2003 Toyota Matrix (COAL story here) […] -
Curbside Crickets: The Focus Nobody Wants to Buy
Posted on November 7, 2017 | 104 Comments(Pictures are from my various ads) I could blame the Caravan, but really it’s my own stubborn fault. -
![An opportunity presented itself the other morning: leaving for a work related day trip at 5 am on a cold morning, I could either use my assigned 2007 Chevrolet Silverado […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/IMG_2049.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1 "Future CC Drive Report: 2010 Ford Focus SE – Providing Clarity")
Future CC Drive Report: 2010 Ford Focus SE – Providing Clarity
Posted on February 27, 2017 | 99 CommentsAn opportunity presented itself the other morning: leaving for a work related day trip at 5 am on a cold morning, I could either use my assigned 2007 Chevrolet Silverado […] -
![I’ve had a run of bad luck with my two little cars this year. The Ford Focus has seen my mechanic three times. In February, the power-steering pump failed. In March, […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/FocusMatrix.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1 "QOTD: When Do You Give Up On Your Car?")
QOTD: When Do You Give Up On Your Car?
Posted on April 26, 2014 | 89 CommentsI’ve had a run of bad luck with my two little cars this year. The Ford Focus has seen my mechanic three times. In February, the power-steering pump failed. In March, […] -
![(Author’s Note: These are responses given to the rental company after they sent me a customer satisfaction survey. In retrospect, I’m concerned I have may aimed my constructive criticism the wrong […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/Captain-Hook.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1 "Curbside Curmudgeon: 2014 Ford Focus SE – Mr. Nice Called in Sick This Morning")
Curbside Curmudgeon: 2014 Ford Focus SE – Mr. Nice Called in Sick This Morning
Posted on March 20, 2014 | 95 Comments(Author’s Note: These are responses given to the rental company after they sent me a customer satisfaction survey. In retrospect, I’m concerned I have may aimed my constructive criticism the wrong […] -
![When I finished writing my Cars of a Lifetime series early this year, I had just bought a used Ford Focus to become my main car. But I was keeping […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Smackdown1jg.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1 "COAL Smackdown! 2003 Toyota Matrix XRS vs. 2006 Ford Focus ZX5 SES")
COAL Smackdown! 2003 Toyota Matrix XRS vs. 2006 Ford Focus ZX5 SES
Posted on May 12, 2013 | 44 CommentsWhen I finished writing my Cars of a Lifetime series early this year, I had just bought a used Ford Focus to become my main car. But I was keeping […] -
![image source: www.bloomingspirit.wordpress.com Mr. and Mrs. Reinkemeyer lived across the street from us. A couple in their mid-80’s, they were in terrific health and were always outside doing something in […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/1941-Ford-Ad-04.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1 "My Visit With Mrs. Reinkemeyer")
My Visit With Mrs. Reinkemeyer
Posted on February 20, 2013 | 15 Commentsimage source: www.bloomingspirit.wordpress.com Mr. and Mrs. Reinkemeyer lived across the street from us. A couple in their mid-80’s, they were in terrific health and were always outside doing something in […]
