Used 2012 Ford Focus Consumer Reviews
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Horrible Transmission
Matt, 08/09/2017
2012 Ford Focus SEL 4dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl 6AM)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
I purchased my 2012 Ford Focus in February 2013 as Ford Certified Pre-Owned with 8,500 miles on it. I originally was test-driving a 2013 Fiesta S model and wish I hadn't fallen for all the electronics in the Focus. I have had the stuttering transmission/rollback on hills issue for a few years now. I paid it off in two years, before the issue really became drastic, and now I have no point to trade it in because it holds zero value thanks to this issue. I will drive it until it blows up or Ford stops fixing the transmission for free. I have had it reprogrammed multiple times, and what generally happens is that it will work fine for about a week and then begin to stutter all over again. I have stopped reprogramming it just because it is such an inconvenience just for it to happen again. It also caused my check engine light to come on a few weeks ago and was cutting my acceleration in and out. I will drive this until it blows up and will never purchase a Ford again, which is sad because my wife has a 2009 Focus that we bought at 71K miles and are at 116K miles without any major issues at any point at all.
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Luxury/Performance in a Small Package
cpogordon, 07/15/2011
2012 Ford Focus Titanium 4dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl 6AM)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
Finally a small car with excellent gas mileage that has both style and a quality interior. The 6-speed automatic manual transmission has been smooth and flawless and I especially like the Sport mode. The My Ford Touch (MFT) has also performed without error for me. The soft touch material, upscale materials in the Titanium, excellent supportive leather seating, along with driving performance have made the Ford Focus Titanium an successful alternative to pricier semi-luxury vehicles along with improved gas mileage. The hatch, while 7 inches shorter than the Sedan, provides the same interior room and much more versatility when it comes to storage space. I found everything I wanted option wise without having to give up gas mileage to get it and at a substantially lower price. I was initially worried that this car wouldnt have enough power, but Ive found the performance of the 160 horsepower engine to me more than adequate when it comes to power. Im very pleased with my purchase.
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Really safe and good but needs a few improvements.
beeryan78, 04/01/2012
2012 Ford Focus SEL 4dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl 6AM)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
I purchased my Focus back in May of 2011. Recently in Nov of 2011, the vehicle was t-boned at an angle by a Toyota Highlander. To my surprise, the Focus performed great! Only a little airbag burn on my arm and that is it. Very impressed. Unfortunately the dealer had the vehicle for 70 days and there were just too many post repair issues, so I traded it in. Now let me not let you think its perfect, because it had some issues. My dashboard was replaced due to a crack(early model issue), the vehicle developed some rattles(none of my Fords 97-04 rattled), the tranny had shifts issues, MyFordTouch had its issues and the engine flipped out once and revved high(fluke?). Enjoyed the car, miss it.
New Focus
krunr4, 08/18/2011
2012 Ford Focus Titanium 4dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl 6AM)
8 of 9 people found this review helpful
Just purchased a 2012 Focus with the Titanium package. Candy Blue. About all I did not get was the sun/moon roof and nav. I figured I'd buy a Garmin for much less $$ and be just as happy. It's nice to have a smaller car that fits in the garage with more space, gets better mileage...so far 27.2 with around 450 miles on it, it looks good, and has a great stereo. Transmission is sometimes sluggish when initially taking off from a stop and yesterday, some gas dripped on the pavement from somewhere under the car when I topped it off. I'll have to look to see about that.
Good Luck if you buy it.
salmark, 09/11/2014
2012 Ford Focus Titanium 4dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl 6AM)
8 of 9 people found this review helpful
I have a Ford Focus 2012 that I bought used. I just got out of the dealership. Why? Engine light turned on while I was driving and suddenly my entire car is lunging back and forth and gears are going nuts. Worse of all, I can't even put it in reverse. If you're going to get a Focus, good luck. I looked at reviews before and said, "meh, it won't happen to me." It did. Transmission might have to be replaced. Bluntly put, let's just say I'm not going to go Ford for a good time. Oh, and highway MPG is amazing. City... totally sucks. 18-23 and I don't drive rough at all. Might as well be driving a Jeep with that mileage. Thanks Ford.