Used 2012 Ford Focus Consumer Reviews
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Ford has a winner!
jonkit99, 05/02/2011
2012 Ford Focus SEL 4dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl 6AM)
15 of 28 people found this review helpful
Took delivery 3 days ago and so far I am completely satisfied with this vehicle. Previous auto was 2008 Escape and while this model is one of Fords best sellers it was not my bag. While I have need of some cargo space the Focus Hatch has plenty and I did not need an auto as large as the Escape. This Focus has style, it is one sharp looking vehicle. The new manual transmission that you cannot shift manually (yeah I was confused too) is as smooth as silk w/six speed to boot. My old Focus Hatch was no slouch at the green light and this new guy is even better. I left aToyota Matrix in the dust. Not something I normally do but I couldn't resist just once. Smooth & quiet ride. It's a winner!
Going back for service for the 6th time.
rdj84, 11/30/2011
2012 Ford Focus Titanium 4dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl 6AM)
16 of 30 people found this review helpful
Ford Focus 2012 was sold to me as the new and improved version of the Ford compact cars. The car has a fair handling and an overall fair driving experience. After 3K miles, I'm still waiting for the 28mpg - 31mpg promise. I only get 24mpg on a good day. And then there is the My Ford Touch, powered by Microsoft. That should have been my first clue that I was getting set up for disaster. Nothing really works, when it comes to multitasking. I can't make a call without freezing the system. If I play the ipod (when it works) the bluetooth goes off. I have 19 separate video clips of all the malfunctions this car has.
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tmod700, 09/07/2011
2012 Ford Focus SEL 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 6AM)
10 of 19 people found this review helpful
I purchased this car about 3 weeks ago and after a few days the transmission would shudder when leaving from a stop, I took it back to the dealer and they confirmed what I was feeling was indeed a shudder. The dealer called Ford and Ford stated it was normal. How many potential purchasers would want a vehicle that shudders on takeoff? Anyway so I got a call from Ford Customer Service today if you want to call it that and the only reply I would get from the agent was it was normal. I was told it was a isolated incident that affected some vehicle's. Ok so it is a isolated incident only affecting some vehicles how can it be classified as normal?
Looks great and stylish, but build quality is poor
John, 11/24/2015
2012 Ford Focus SE 4dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
4 of 7 people found this review helpful
This vehicle is all about looks and style with the only exception the great gas mileage. The suspension is sub par with problems keeping the wheels in alignment. The interior build quality is poor - the headliner is poorly constructed and is noisy. There are dash board rattles at all moderate speeds. The sound system is poor at best. You get what you pay for - as the old adage goes.
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130k No Problems with reliability
Terry, 02/20/2016
updated 02/22/2019
2012 Ford Focus S 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
3 of 5 people found this review helpful
Owned for 6yrs and 130k miles. Drive 70 miles a day on main hwys to work. No major issues. 36 - 38 mpg. Last 6 months troubles with radio squealing popping even when off so had to remove fuse. Reviews indicate poor ground so replace with upgraded radio. Also drivers side headlight low beam failed 5x's bulb. Drivers rubber molding comes loose.
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