Used 2012 Ford Focus Consumer Reviews
Used Focus for sale
Fun to drive great gas mileage
John C., 03/21/2018
2012 Ford Focus SE 4dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
3 of 5 people found this review helpful
Do not expect the automatic duel cluth transmission to act like a traditional automatic transmission. This is where Ford failed with this car. Ford should have informed buyers with the duel cluth transmission that it's a computer controlled, servo motor engaged manual transmission and only automatic in the since the driver didn't have to shift the gears. I had my 2012 focus from new till 170k miles. I did have the clutch packs and seals replaced under warranty at 68k miles because it was starting to shutter on take off. I had no further issue with the transmission. I did have to replace something with the EGR system at 150k miles it was 60 bucks from the dealer and I replaced it my self. I performed all my own maintenance fluids and brakes. Replaced the factory installed brakes around 80k miles and the second set just before I sold it. These vehicles do come with in cabin air filters that have to be replaced regularly. The performance of the vehicle was pretty slick. It was quick and nimble. My gas mileage on long trips was anywhere from 58mpg at 55MPH to 38 to 42 at 75 depending on the hills and mountains. In West Virginia around slatyfork and snow shoe if I drove like a local My mileage would drop to below 20 MPG. These folks drove like Indy car divers. My focus Never left me stranded and was fun to drive. Always Started on the first turn off the key regardless if it was below 0° or 100+ degrees. By the way I bought a 2017 focus hatchback. It's just as fun as my 2012 was.
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Very Surprising!
chart63, 05/03/2011
2012 Ford Focus SEL 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 6AM)
17 of 37 people found this review helpful
From the moment I stepped into the 2012 Focus, I was hooked. I test drove a Civic, a Mazda 3, an Elantra, and a Cruze. All of them were good cars, but the Focus really stood out from those. It feels like it should cost a lot more than it does. I know what type of car I was looking for...I wanted a comfortable, good mileage, "fun to drive" car and the 2012 Focus fit the bill. Aside from the great enhancements to the exterior, the interior has a major upgrade from years past, and the technology available is truly amazing. The 6 speed double clutch transmission can take some getting used to, but is responsive. Fun, good MPG, solid build quality, and technology make this a great entry!
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Not everything is roses with this new model.
bwj3278, 05/28/2011
2012 Ford Focus SEL 4dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl 6AM)
15 of 33 people found this review helpful
It was about 3 weeks ago I decided to trade in my gas guzzling F150 for a new Focus. With two jobs and one of them being real estate, I really needed something fuel efficient. Lets start with what I do like...most of the styling...the only part I don't like is the unpainted rocker panel plastic...it looks cheap. The car rides and drives well and the Candy Blue paint is awesome and gets lots of compliments. However, it is not all well... I am currently waiting for a new dash, because mine split. My driver side air vent plastic is chipped, a door is misalligned, and a rattle has already developed. This is my 12th Ford, and my last until Ford can get it together.
DO NOT BUY...
spill100, 09/18/2012
2012 Ford Focus SEL 4dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl 6AM)
5 of 10 people found this review helpful
Multiple issues: 1.Presets on MyTouch screen disappear, the Sat Radio stations are still prgrammed just do not show up on screen, i see empty boxes, this has happened five seperate times. 2.While backing out of a parking space the Focus shuddered heavily and then stoped moving (as in vehicle would not continue to move), the vehicle had to be turned off and back on to correct issue, this happened twice. 3. From a standstill like a stoplight or stop sign, the vehicle lightly shudders when accelerating, this happens constantly. 4.Numerous lights inside the vehicle have malfunctioned but have been switched out as per warranty. 5. Vehicle also "stalled" out in traffic nearly causing an accident!
Satisfied Customer
jisla, 12/18/2014
2012 Ford Focus SEL 4dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl 6AM)
4 of 8 people found this review helpful
My 2012 Ford Focus Hatchback is great. No problems at all. In the beginning I noticed a little jerk with the transmission, but it is no longer an issue. I just trained my right foot on how to accelerate and it accelerates real smoothly now. I love the way it handles and is great on gas. I love the exterior and interior design and the no gas cap feature makes putting gas in this car a snap. I just love driving it!