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Don't EVER buy a Ford vehicle
noo2, 04/07/2015
2012 Ford Focus SE 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
7 of 10 people found this review helpful
This is by far the worst ford I've owned. I'm not a new customer to Ford and I will NEVER buy another Ford again. The focus sounds like its about to break down constantly. I would rather drive a used beat up 1996 POS than this BRAND NEW focus. I've brought it in for multiple issues, not just the transmission, and I'm so tired of dealing with them and the same response. Ford may be saving money by not fixing any of their mistakes, but they sure as hell are losing a lot of customers and future clients for it. Word of mouth spreads faster and more efficiently than any deal they can create to help fix this.
Fun & efficient
bobananda, 05/09/2012
2012 Ford Focus SEL 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 6AM)
7 of 10 people found this review helpful
6 months, 6000 miles on a 2012 focus sedan SE w/203A, SE sport package, 16 inch machined alloy wheels, & side graffics. The 6 spd auto is real smooth. Got use to placement of electronic shifter & its fast & convenient. Shutter was minor and stopped after 3000 miles. It's glued to the road & brakes are excellent as is the paint job. Driving includes some interstate, some country roads, some mountains, some city but not heavily trafficked. Depending on driving mix and how much I put my foot in it, it's getting a low of 38mpg to a high of 44mpg! Overall average at this time is 41.3. Amazing! Most efficient, most power, most fun in Sport mode. Everything working perfectly.
Should have kept the Honda
jeaniem1, 10/26/2012
2012 Ford Focus Titanium 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 6AM)
4 of 5 people found this review helpful
Bought the car in June 2012. Have questioned that decision every other day. Started out with sluggish low speed performance with hopping and rough/delayed shifting in the transmission. Was told I had to let the car "break itself in" and the shifting would improve. I'm at 10,800 miles and now I've graduated from hopping to shuddering in the first few gears. Especially bad on hills. Like the car just doesn't respond until it has shudder a few times getting into gear. Finally, the Sync system is the absolute worst. Buttons on the screen go missing, GPS gets lost, stays on after the car is off, random loud thumping sound through speakers when car is off. Many updates, still not fixed. Annoying.
Very reliable
revmatt99, 01/14/2014
2012 Ford Focus SEL 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 6AM)
4 of 5 people found this review helpful
I bought mine with about 18,000 miles and have about 30,000 miles now. I have had absolutely no problems so far.
So far, So Great!
bald_eagle1, 09/03/2012
2012 Ford Focus SEL 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 6AM)
4 of 5 people found this review helpful
I am a 53 year old male and this is my first American made car. After a lot of research and test driving, I decided to buy the Focus instead of a Civic or Elantra. This car handles much better and is quieter than my previous car (2009 Accord). It has a nice "throaty" engine sound and more than adequate "pickup". If it will be as reliable as my Honda, I will be more than happy. My wife is so impressed with this Ford, that she is considering a 2013 Escape!