Originally posted by phatstang1
$16,000 is a bit high. The 2003's can be had brand new for about that price with the rebates. About 6-months ago I saw the 2002 left-overs going for the price of a base model ZX3 (about $13,500). 
Unfortunately these cars don't hold their value for shit (mine is only 3.5-years old and worth just less than half the original sticker price)...so I wish you the best of luck selling your car.
as much as i like the majority of the new fords.... over the past 3-4 years they havent been holding value for crap