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4.38 out of 5 stars

Love My Ford Focus

Kelly, 08/12/2009
2009 Ford Focus SES 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
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Have always loved Ford products. I don't buy anything else. Have to say I went from a Explorer to a Focus. The transition has been great. My view is wonderful and hardly any blind spots to be had, LOVE MY SYNC! The LED LIGHTS are great and very fun! The ride is smooth and very quiet. Rides and drives like a bigger car! Boggs down a little on the hill. The MPG is wonderful and actually getting for miles to the gallon than promised on the sticker.

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4 out of 5 stars

Am I the only one with a lemon?

Got a Lemon!!!, 03/17/2009
2009 Ford Focus SE 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

I'm having a problem with the cars handling...it vibrates and pulls when i get the car to 100km. So I was a little upset when I had to dish out money (for a rental) from my own pocket 4 months after purchasing a NEW car. Only to have them keep the car all day and tell me that it was the air in my tires??? Well they fixed the air pressure and it still vibrates. Now I have to have it checked by another mechanic or possible even have it inspected. (All out of my own pocket) All because they refuse to admit there is a problem with the car!!!

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4.63 out of 5 stars

Amazing!

schwabbii, 06/06/2012
2009 Ford Focus SE 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

I've had this car for about 2 years now and it is simply amazing. I went on a long drive and was getting 40 mpg, which in this economic is unheard of and a lifesaver. I haven't had any mechanical problems or problems at all and it has remained reliable. I do wish I could upgrade the car to have the sync system in the car, yet I can deal with it. I would highly recommend purchasing this vehicle if you are looking for something affordable, yet handy. Trunk and cabin is rather spacious and I don't feel claustrophobic when I'm in the car. Get it, today, seriously.

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1.5 out of 5 stars

Terrible 2009 Ford Focus

NannyJune, 12/07/2008
2009 Ford Focus SE 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 3 people found this review helpful

In the first 3 months of ownership, I have been to the dealer 6 times for mechanical and body issues. The car frame was totally out of whack, the front end was not aligned, the driver side wiper flew off in a horrendous rain storm, the powertrain light comes on, the transmission kicks, starts in second gear, rarely can get up to speed. They fixed most of the body issues and the windshield wiper but the rest of the problems linger. No one can find anything wrong I am told but still the powertrain light is lit and performance is bad.

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4 out of 5 stars

after renting thought about buying

Maria, 10/11/2016
2009 Ford Focus SE 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 1 people found this review helpful

My friend and I rented Ford Focus on https://rental24h.com/usa/los-angeles-airport for nearly 60$/day went to the chalet for a couple of days. The way was 246 km long, everything was okay, no noises, good road holding except one thing- doors of the car during the opening/closing cracked. I've heard that this model has such feature so we didn't pay attention to that.

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5 out of 5 stars
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