Additionally, the game features the Ford Collection mode, in which the player designs custom challenges by selecting a track, conditions, and vehicles.

The DS version also includes a Ford Collection mode, consisting of 10 different types of races, which the player can win to unlock additional content.

[11][6][21] Official U.S. PlayStation Magazine wrote: "If you're a Ford nut, you've got a nice little virtual showroom here, with a competent racing game to boot.

"[28] Tom Price of Official Xbox Magazine praised the variety of vehicles, stating that it "is probably the biggest draw", but criticized the sound and outdated graphics.

[29] Official Xbox Magazine UK criticized the soundtrack and wrote that "it's not by any means the worst driving game ever made", but that "much like the Ford brand itself, there isn't really much in the way of glitz or glamour to it either.

"[24][25] Scott Alan Marriott of X-Play praised the Xbox version for its graphics and scenic race tracks, as well as its support of Xbox Live, but he criticized the controls, writing that "the cars and trucks don't grip the road tightly at all, resulting in a loose style of driving that often feels like you are nudging a boat on water instead of steering radial tires on asphalt.

"[32] Greg Mueller of GameSpot reviewed the Xbox version and wrote: "Despite the license and some interesting gameplay modes, Ford Racing 3 comes off feeling generic and far less distinct than the real-life vehicles the game attempts to capture."

However, the game hasn't changed much since the previous installment in the series, and sim fans will be disappointed with the simplistic gameplay and weak vehicle customization options.

"[12] David Chapman of GameSpy criticized the Xbox version's outdated graphics, generic sound effects: "The worst part though has to be the small selection of cheesy rock music that plays over and over until your ears bleed.

[7] Code Cowboy of GameZone, reviewing the Xbox version, criticized the soundtrack but praised the gameplay and graphics, and concluded: "It's a simple, Ford-glorifying collection of racing adventure.

"[23] Code Cowboy later wrote about the GBA version: "The tracks look great — as long as you are not moving, which makes for a boring race!