Will my 2005 focus make it to CA?

If you have no problems with your car, it isn't that old. We have an 05 SUV and it has 99k and we still drive it to FL. Join AAA and keep jumpers in the car and go! Drive safe, enjoy CA or WA.

Thanks! =) I do have AAA, so that makes me feel more secure.

check the bearings and the oil filter should have been changed every time your oil was... make sure u have enough coolant in the car and have fun driving

79,000 miles is young in auto terms. Providing you have dutifully maintained it as it sounds you have you should have no problems. Surface rust on your rear axle is of no concern, not like you're driving a rear drive vehicle with a almost rusted through differential cover. I have a 99 Jimmy with 252,000 miles on it, an 05 Turbo PT GT convertible with 52,000 miles and an 08 Envoy Denali with 40,000 miles on it. I would take my Jimmy with the 1/4 million miles on it cross country just as fast as I would my other two autos with lesser miles. Drive safe, have fun and enjoy the ride.

Thank you JT and turbothom for the info and the well wishes... I totally feel better about going =)

I have an 05, drove it new from Ohio to CA, spent 2 yrs in the mojave, then drove it all the way to TX and been driving it ever since. You will be fine. I 2nd the motion on having towing coverage and some jumper cables. Check your fluids and you'll be fine.

Okay, I have a 2003 Ford Focus with 178 on it. I am debating moving from CA to FL, and was wondering if there is anything you guys suggest I fix or replace before leaving? I know when I get closer to the date I will be taking it to a mechanic to have them double check everything, but from your standpoints?