Used 2012 Ford Focus Hatchback Consumer Reviews
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Focus SE Hatch / A Driver's car
nickinpitt, 10/02/2011
2012 Ford Focus SE 4dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
8 of 10 people found this review helpful
Just sold my Nissan Altima (5sp, 2.5L) in for a Ford Focus Hatch. The Focus hatch (manual) is a fantastic little small luxury ride - one that feels like a german sedan w/o the price tag, insurance hike, and worry about part cost. The manual is perfectly paired to the engine, it is quiet @ 80, and option package 203A does a great job for what it is supposed to do (Sirius, bluetooth, MP3 player pairing). If you are in the market for a small to mid-size ride, you owe it to yourself to at least consider this car. I applaud what Hyundai has done - but they are a generation behind when it comes to this small hatch. Good luck in your purchase, Nick
Fun car with some quirks
Old Pony, 12/20/2015
2012 Ford Focus SEL 4dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl 6AM)
8 of 10 people found this review helpful
I purchased this car new after my 99 Mustang got blown up by a mechanic replacing its thermostat...arg. Didn't want to pay the price for a new Mustang and didn't like any of the used ones on the lot. I chose the Focus because basically I'm a Ford guy and I thought it might tone down my driving style stepping down to something more civil in my old age lol. Pros: This is a great handling car and feels very similar to a '72 Datsun 240Z I owned when I was younger. I live along the coast of Northern California and have taken it through the paces so to speak. It is an automatic, but handles the twisties fine. No mechanical issues to report, but I should mention that I drive this car with the traction control off (when traction control on it is terrible in some situations, but be warned you will need to hold on the wheel if you accelerate hard from a stop if turned off). Cons: I'm not real comfortable with the seat build..kinda like Ford designed it to fit all sizes and I wish it felt snugger. The brakes are great when I'm alone in the car, but found that they could be better with a passenger. My car is actually an SE auto with a few extras. Stereo is barely passable for my taste. Resale value is still pathetic, but I think this is more a mentality. Overall I'm very happy with this car. Allows me to still have some fun and feel comfortable driving. I got a 2012 Honda Civic once as a loaner during some routine maintenance..not even close when it came to driving experience and ergonomics.
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should be a class action lawsuit against ford
Beezies3, 07/15/2016
2012 Ford Focus SEL 4dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl 6AM)
9 of 12 people found this review helpful
Ford has known since 2003 that the dual clutch was no good yet they put it in my 2012 Ford Focus.
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Drives good. Dash set-up sux. Synch Sux. Forced loss of privacy really sux..
dez88, 02/25/2015
2012 Ford Focus SEL 4dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl 6AM)
5 of 6 people found this review helpful
Handles great. Stops ok. Has been reliable. Shifting is good once you learn to let it shift like a manual. Gets nowhere near the mileage it claims. Synch absolutely sucks eggs. Controls for blinkers /wipers /doorlocks /windows/ sound system/phone....it all is really bad...comical in some cases. Ford FORCES agreement to sharing your info with their "marketing partners". It is really BAD BUSINESS! I get sleazy, liar, cold callers saying things like "I am with the warranty department for your Ford Focus" when they are not...trying to sell me an aftermarket warranty. I have Ford's extended warranty. Ford does not allow you to opt-out. You will need new phone number if you buy a Ford.
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finesse1, 09/30/2011
2012 Ford Focus SEL 4dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl 6AM)
5 of 6 people found this review helpful
I've had this car for over a month now (1250 miles) and love how well it handles. I love the manual trans and I'm comming from a BMW 328 CI manual! Gas milage is edging up with every fill up. Now avg 29 - 30 mpg only because it is fun to push it around corners and thru traffic. Very comfortable, quiet and user friendly. Sports package is a must! It's still new enough in my area to draw stares, smiles and an occasional nod. So far looks to be a great choise!