Should I change the timing belt on my ford focus? - 1

I'm getting ready to move to Oregon next week. Today, I'm bringing my car in for maintenance (changing tires, oil, etc.). My car is a 2004 Ford Focus SE (2.0L, DOHC, Zetec).

It has 95,000 miles on it and will have around 98,000 by the time the trip is over. The manual for the car says to change the timing belt every 120,000. Do you think it would be very smart to change it now or wait an extra 20,000 miles to do so?

P.S. The mechanic that we have talked to says the timing belt and water pump change is $650.00. Is this a bad price?

Best 03 ford focus motor oil?

I just bought a used 03 Ford Focus and I would like to know which best motor oil is for my car. And any other USEFUL feedback for this car would be great. This is my first car

Ford Focus: GOOD or BAD car?

I want to purchase a 4 doors Ford Focus but people have told me that Ford Focus auto parts are very expensive and Ford Focus are not good car.

How to fold down the rear seats in a ford focus? - 1

I'm trying to fold down the rear seats in my 2003 ford focus SE. I just can't figure out a way to get them to fold down. Does anyone know how you do it? Or even if they fold down? It says something about it in the owners manual but it makes absolutly no sense its like reading japanese.

Ford Focus Battery light problem? - 1

My battery light keeps on flashing on and off very quickly and often. As far as I know the battery is charged, I've tried turning off all unessesary electronics and have drove for abut 150 miles but it's still happening. (ford focus zetec 2003 reg)

Is a Ford Focus a good first car? - 1

I'm going to college in a couple months and my parents got me a 2013 SE Focus automatic. Is it a good car? Reliable? Safe? Should I expect to pay high insurance?

I think the car still has an original warranty if I'm not mistaken.