Yes, the Duratec family 4 cylinder is the eventual succesor to the Zetec. In CA and Northeast states, the Focus now has a 2.3L Duratech.


But, the Z. was only introduced around 1994! The 8v 2.0 in the Focus LX dates back to 1981 Escort. It's kinda too bad the Z has a shorter life.

2005 Nissan Sentra 1.8 SE, Code Red. '00 Tropic Green Ford Escort SE [Contour's little cousin]