Used 2012 Ford Focus SE Sedan Review
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Two thumbs down for ford!
David, Sacramento, CA, 05/19/2016
2012 Ford Focus SE 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
Been sent in for transmission issues 4 times since first purchased new in 2012. Everything from grinding slipping and rolling backwards no repairs every worked just told that's how it works , now at 56k miles the transmission quit completely! Radio repairs multiple times now it just flashes " indexing " car should have been recalled. Nobody in their right mind would own or purchase … this unit.
Do NOT buy this car
Madison, Fort Washington, MD, 08/18/2015
2012 Ford Focus SE 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
I bought my 2012 Ford Focus in September of 2014. I got it Pre-Certified with only 16,000 miles on it. When I test drove it, it was a great ride, pretty quiet, and comfy. I noticed a little jerking when starting from a dead stop and I thought it was just because it was touchier than my old car. So I fell in love with it and purchased it. About 2 months later, the jerking was so bad that … my passengers were complaining about it. I took it into McCafferty Ford where I purchased it and had it serviced. The mechanic told me this was a common problem so he "reprogrammed" the transmission and sent me on my way. A month or two later I took it back and the clutch needed to be replaced after putting about 2,000 miles on it. Now, I am going through the same issue for the SECOND TIME IN LESS THAN A YEAR. When I go back to the dealership Thursday, I am claiming lemon law and getting a different car. I also got hit by a tractor trailer when I was merging because the transmission stuck and wouldn't accelerate. It's dangerous. Seriously, don't waste your money.
transmission problems"only 6 months"
D, Houston, TX, 08/07/2015
2012 Ford Focus SE 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
I brought this car 6 months ago. At first I would hear a clicking sound when I slowed down and I took it to the dealership, and they told me that it was not cause of the dual clutch . So I didn't worry about it, but know it has a huge problem, where the engine makes a clicking sound when I turn the car on. When it does this the car wont go pass 30mph. I took it to the dealership about 3 … times, were it stay in there for about a week and each time I get it back I drive it about two or three days and the problem comes back. So I figured the dealership doesn't know how to fix it , so they just get it and guess and take your money
Transmission will kill you
Tony, Los Angeles, CA, 06/16/2016
2012 Ford Focus SE 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
The redesigned transmission for this model is completely flawed. Been stuck on the freeway and unable to even shift my car into neutral to move it two separate times. The Ford delearships have refused or been unable to permanently fix it. The resale value of the car is now garbage and i will have to eat the cost for trade-in. My car was bought certified pre-owned with 6k miles on it and … had transmission problems from the beginning. Ford has lied to its consumers about this car and its going to get people killed. Dont buy and stop considering this car..
Edmunds Summary Review of the 2012 Ford Focus SE Sedan
Pros & Cons
- Pro:Nimble handling
- Pro:refined and quiet ride
- Pro:stylish and well-made interior
- Pro:lively engine
- Pro:abundant list of upscale and high-tech options.
- Con:Infotainment controls are finicky to learn and use
- Con:backseat is a little short on legroom
- Con:quirky automatic transmission response.
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