Used 2012 Ford Focus Consumer Reviews
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Replaced Transmission 3 times in first 100,000 Mil
Ozark Tyree, 10/15/2017
2012 Ford Focus SE 4dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
What a nightmare. The transmission went out at 15,000 miles. Between 45 and 55 MPH it would shimmy and rattle. People on the sidewalks would literally turn and stare. I took it to the dealership multiple times to complain. They told me there was no problem, it was just the way those new transmissions are and I would get used to it. They refused to even test drive it! Finally, they must have gotten the word that there was a widespread problem, because they test drove it and replaced the seal that keeps the fluid from reaching the clutch. They said it was a bad design of the gasket, but the new gasket would be okay. Not long after that, I found out there is a class-action lawsuit for this issue. And, Ford extended the warranty to 100,000 on the tranny because of the problem. Well, the same thing happened at 75,000 miles. Rinse, lather, repeat. I got my transmission repaired again (thank God for the extended warranty). Now, at 98,000 miles, I can tell it is just about to go out. I am taking it to a used car lot this week and unloading it. BEWARE DO NOT BUY! I have been a Ford owner for over 35 years. I am going to stay away for a few years and may not ever go back.
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Will spend huge amount of money on repairs.
FrustratedFordDude, 02/08/2017
2012 Ford Focus SEL 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 6AM)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I bought this car at 100,000 from a used car dealership. Everything checked out fine, only 4 years old. My car started shuddering at acceleration, the dealership told me nothing was wrong. Had it for 6 months and my car eventually stopped shifting gears all together. Took it to Ford, they wouldn't cover it. The clutch had failed and the warranty I purchased wouldn't cover it. Costed me $1,800 to fix! Once they took the car apart they found more and more problems totaling another $1,000! It's been 2 months and this car is still being fixed. Ford won't even give me a loaner car. Once fixed, I plan to sell it and buy a non-ford car. Do not buy this car!
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Nice commuter car, no major issues at 12k miles
nunyer, 04/19/2013
2012 Ford Focus SEL 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 6AM)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
Not quite the perfect small car, but fun to drive. Sometimes it is hesitant to downshift in a passing situation or after coasting for a bit, which doesn't instill a ton of confidence. When the trans finds where it needs to be, there is more power available then you'd expect from this segment. My mileage during a pretty bad Detroit winter was 31mpg overall. The jerky stick shift like behavior in my car slowly subsided over the first 2k miles. Trunk space is impressive, rear leg room is not. Overall, I am satisfied for the money I spent, but not blown away. The combination of incentives, employee discount and being built in my home state tipped me away from the competition.
Don't even think about this car
treehewitt, 07/18/2013
updated 07/18/2016
2012 Ford Focus SEL 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 6AM)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
We have only had our 2012 focus about 6 months we have had it at the dealers 2 times. We only have 8000 miles the transmission is terrible feels like it is going to die on you and very bad at shifting. It is going back to the dealer today they need to fix this problem ASAP. It's gone we got rid of the thing I still don't reccomend it to anyone
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Miss my 08 Focus!!!
justford14, 08/01/2012
2012 Ford Focus SEL 4dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl 6AM)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I have 2012 SE Hatch with 6sp auto with sports package. I traded in my 5spd manual 2008 Focus sedan with 115k milage for this. I have to tell you the style, performance and steering of the new focus is so much better, but from there honestly its all less quality, less mpg and disapppointment. I was getting 36-42 MPG in my 08, I can't beat 34 doing same drive. I have several very loud interior rattles that are pending dealer part orders and the transmission never knows what gear to be in. Worst at times u hit the gas from a stop and you just sit there for seconds before transmission engages. Oh and bluetooth audio quality not as good as 08 focus.