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Used 2012 Ford Focus Sedan Consumer Reviews

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4.25 out of 5 stars

Great Car

cjames15, 07/03/2014
2012 Ford Focus SEL 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 6AM)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

I bought a 2012 ford focus SEL with 18,xxx miles on it and I only have problems with shifting every once in awhile. The MPG is wonderful. In city ill drive for power and acceleration and I still get 25 mpg. on Highway here in Alaska ill put on cruise at 74 mph and I got 43 mpg. LOVED THAT. Handles amazing on corners too. plus its all stock

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1.25 out of 5 stars

It's Still Junk!!!

fordjunk1, 05/04/2013
2012 Ford Focus SEL 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 6AM)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

This is a 22,000 mile up-date. The trans shutter, hesitation and noise are even worse. City driving in this car is awful, terrible and irritating. We've given up dealing with Ford and their dealerships. They can't fix the piece of junk they designed and built. We'll just pay it down and get rid of it! AND we will NEVER purchase another Ford product ever! This has been a terrible experience. Stay away from Ford and their dual-clutch junk!!!!!

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2 out of 5 stars

Typical baseline Ford!

Frank Furter, 07/04/2016
2012 Ford Focus SEL 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 6AM)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

Basic gas saver with no frills......poor quality interior with mostly plastic components! Stock Radio is absolutely awful! Good gas saver on the road.

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3 out of 5 stars
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1 out of 5 stars
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2 out of 5 stars
Interior
1 out of 5 stars
Comfort
1 out of 5 stars
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3 out of 5 stars
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3 out of 5 stars
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1.88 out of 5 stars

Avoid this unreliable car

wrenthamma, 10/19/2013
2012 Ford Focus SEL 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 6AM)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

In addition to transmission-related grinding, shuddering and halting described by every other reviewer, I have experienced the following problems: At 5,500 miles, the "body control module" failed, resulting in loss of instruments, headlamps, tail lights, turn signals, etc. while driving. The car was, of course, not road worthy, and required 3 days of repairs. At 9,000 miles, the "audio control module" failed, requiring two days of repairs. The vehicle's electrical system is still not quite right. Recently (26,000 mi) a bearing required replacing (2 days of repairs). Finally, the clutch needs replacing (2-3 days estimated repairs). Bottom line: This car is not reliable and should be avoided.

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5 out of 5 stars

Love my Focus!

Ann Davis, 09/17/2018
2012 Ford Focus SE 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

I have had no problems with this car except for a transmission recall that was promptly fixed by the dealership. I have had it for 7 years.

Safety
5 out of 5 stars
Technology
4 out of 5 stars
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5 out of 5 stars
Interior
3 out of 5 stars
Comfort
4 out of 5 stars
Reliability
5 out of 5 stars
Value
5 out of 5 stars
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