Used 2012 Ford Focus Hatchback Consumer Reviews
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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!
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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!
Re-flash
capte, 09/05/2012
2012 Ford Focus SEL 4dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl 6AM)
2 of 3 people found this review helpful
Your Ford dealers can "re-flash" or update your computer program that controls shift points, pressure settings, etc. to correct the issues you might be having. I dropped mine off at the dealer this morning so I will let you know how it works after I drive it a few days with the updated tranny program.
Great little car
Cora, 09/21/2018
updated 10/01/2020
2012 Ford Focus SEL 4dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl 6AM)
2 of 3 people found this review helpful
Transmission had a recall and was then fixed I have owned this car for 8 years It’s zippy, super on gas,great in snow ( with snow tires) super reliable after tranny repair And it looks cool paint has stayed sharp looking Leather seat stitching not great back seat seams poor... but overall love it!!! 2019 update The stitching on the leather seats eventually failed splitting apart in several areas in back base seat I had to replace it Still one of the cutest little cars I’ve owned It’s 2020 now and this car is still great The keyless entry buttons on door ( forgot to mention) stopped working year 2 of ownership Everything works The gas gauge recall is awesome as it now accurately can tell how much gas until empty No complaints
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