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Used 2012 Ford Focus Sedan Consumer Reviews

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3 out of 5 stars

Love it but hate it

Jessica, 01/31/2021
2012 Ford Focus SEL 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 6AM)
0 of 1 people found this review helpful

I love this car but there is issues with the transmission if I knew then what I know know about the transmission I would never have bought it but other then that it has amazing mpg It’s power everything luxury everything I’m absolutely in love with it it’s sucks that they put such a crappy transmission in it.

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5 out of 5 stars

Great car, great fuel milage

Darren, 04/21/2021
2012 Ford Focus SE 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 1 people found this review helpful

I have the 4 cylinder 5 speed SEL and I very much enjoy this car, it shifts very smooth, it gets great fuel mileage and has good power. I do recommend this car but like I said mine is a 5-speed.

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5 out of 5 stars

Great little car!

Dave, 06/16/2021
2012 Ford Focus S 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 1 people found this review helpful

250,000 miles and going strong. Averaging 39 miles to the gallon. Good car, good value.

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4.5 out of 5 stars

Rides and handles like my former BMW

mhorstein, 06/19/2012
2012 Ford Focus SEL 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 6AM)
0 of 6 people found this review helpful

I was persuaded by the Focus's ride and handling, and front seat comfort. I had looked at the Elantra, Cruze and Mazda 3, and it was no contest. The suspension is firm and the ride well controlled. The steering is light, quick and precise, and the interior is of high quality. A big plus: all four windows are one-touch, up and down. Now the negatives. The back-seat legroom is so scant that there is room for only two other people when I am driving. The audio controls are maddening to operate, and the transmission is reluctant to downshift, making it necessary on occasion to revert to manual operation. I get only 23-24 mpg in city driving. Worse yet, I cannot even go 250 miles on a tank of gas.

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