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By jamussel on 02/07/13 14:45 PM (PST)
Vehicle
2012 Ford Focus SEL 4dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl 6AM)
Review
the worst car i've ever owned. 2012 ford focus with 30,000 mile and been in the shop more than all my other cars and trucks over the last 20 years combined. junk. gas milage is a joke. 26 mpg combined. 31 mpg all hwy. terrible transmission as everyone says. mine buzzes and rattles from the head liner and the dash. don't even think about this car. called ford for their buy back program and they just said no. no other help. they could care less. never buying another ford and i'm selling the stock i own. should have bought a Kia... or anything else.
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By nataliasturza on 02/04/13 08:07 AM (PST)
Vehicle
2012 Ford Focus SE 4dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
Review
I've had my focus se for about half a year now and drove almost 6.000 miles. It was used with about 30.000 miles, however, can say for sure, I am totally in love with this car. The performance is above average, I have about 32 MPG, although, read the previous comments about 35-40, so will work on my driving skills improvement. The driving process is smooth and light, sometimes it seems that it drives by itself. Besides, I completely adore the design of the car, the big "eyes" and pretty "butt" always catch attention. I was debating between Nissan Versa, Mazda 3 and Ford Fiesta and now can say for sure, I made the right choice.
Natalia.
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By redcomet on 01/31/13 23:57 PM (PST)
Vehicle
2012 Ford Focus SE 4dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
Review
I purchased a '12 Focus SE Sport hatchback with the manual MTX-75 5-speed transmission and 17-inch option wheels, 203A package in May of 2012, and so far am very satisfied with the car.
At the price point ($20k), it's an extremely competent little car.
The engine has a lot of get up and go (with the TCS off especially), excellent handling, a great gearbox, and a very refined ride.
The car regularly returns a combined fuel economy over 30mpg average, and I've gotten nearly 40mpg on the highway.
The stock ContiProCotact Continental 215/50/17 tires are alright, though they're holding up surprisingly well in a Northeast winter.
Overall, a very fun, affordable, chuckable car. Kudos to Ford
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By fordjunk1 on 01/25/13 07:05 AM (PST)
Vehicle
2012 Ford Focus SEL 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 6AM)
Review
This is an up-dat, this car keeps developing new funky problems that Ford just can't seem to find. Now the driver's side window binds and a Ford dealer said, "jus push on it."
Can you believe this, just push on it, a brand new car!!!
AND the car now has trouble starting in the cold!!
Ford Focus = JUNK!!
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1 of 3 people found this review helpful
By rvandry on 01/22/13 13:28 PM (PST)
Vehicle
2012 Ford Focus SE 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
Review
Way too much electronics.
Where are the buttons to change the preset radio stations or the "seek" button to find a non-preset station while traveling?
I have to take my eyes off the road and look at the display when changing stations, not very safe.
Also, what happened to the map reading lights and the 60/40 split rear seat?
I had them in my 2009 Focus but there aren't any in my 2012.
Not very handy.
But the worst is that this 2012 Focus with only 3200 Kms won't start in very cold temperatures.
My dealer tells me it's an electronics problem that, despite 3 visit to the dealership on the back of a tow truck, has yet to be identified.
Electronics are a good thing but too much isn't.
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By badfocus on 01/14/13 13:57 PM (PST)
Vehicle
2012 Ford Focus SE 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
Review
I purchased my 2012 Ford Focus feburary 27,2012, at 5600 miles I get a RECALL letter on the "programing of the transmission" from then it was down hill for my little car. I took it back around 10,000 miles and i was adv nothing was wrong with the trans that this is the way it is to shift, the car was shifting like someone just learned how to drive a stick shift!!!!!, this went on for a month, i was so upset oneday i almost got hit by another car because of the way the car was shifting out, i put my big boy pants on and demanded they look at the car. well, what do you supose they found???? they found there was a problem!!!! it was the clutches, they replaced them, i drove the car 2 weeks and
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By whitfoc on 01/04/13 19:24 PM (PST)
Vehicle
2012 Ford Focus Titanium 4dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl 6AM)
Review
Overall, I liked the Focus I purchased new, but as time went on, several issues popped ip.
Interior quality is much improved and I loved all the techy features.
I had the Titanium with premium and winter packages, moonroof. No Navi or self parking though.
After several updates, the Sync and My Ford Touch system was finicky to use with an iPhone, steering wheel controls would do the opposite sometimes, moonroof would reopen when trying to at 70 mph.
Sync does not understand "yes" very well.
Several rattles in drivers door and headliner area when cold outside. Auto/manual transmission leaves little to be desired even after the refresh. Great handling car, firm but comfortable ride.
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By happybuyers on 12/27/12 16:22 PM (PST)
Vehicle
2012 Ford Focus SEL 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 6AM)
Review
Not sure what the fuss is all about, my transmission is fine?
Just got mine as a Certified Pre-Owned at a great price. (only 33,000) on it. I love the handling! this car hugs the turns.
im getting 33 MPG in mostly city traffic. I do feel a little shutter on start up but now I know its just the dual clutch and nothing to worry about im fine with it. I love the smooth shifting and the fast acceleration.
I have alot of fun driving this car, im asking my wife when we can next make the 7 hour trip to see my in-law because im looking forward to the trip lol.
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By maniac4 on 12/23/12 07:35 AM (PST)
Vehicle
2012 Ford Focus S 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
Review
I like mine a whole lot. Its fast enough, handles great, looks great. And I have not a problem with the automated manual
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By kjs1961 on 12/22/12 11:23 AM (PST)
Vehicle
2012 Ford Focus SEL 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 6AM)
Review
I bought a very well equipped SEL back in May 2012.
The transmission is rough, the mileage is a disappointment and the Sync Info-tainment system flakes out at least 3-5 time a week.
I have had it to two different Ford dealers with only a slight improvement with the transmission, and took a small hit in mileage to improve the shifting.
It has been almost 20 years since I bought a Ford, and it will be another 20 before I buy another one.
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