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So disappointed
Mike M, 08/07/2016
2012 Ford Focus SEL 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 6AM)
6 of 6 people found this review helpful
Unfortunately I have to agree with many negative reviews on this page. Recently I have just been constantly, constantly taking my car to the shop. The horn stopped working a while ago, and now I am having engine and transmission issues. Today was the last straw, was just too unsafe to drive. Will have to take it back into a shop. I've never had a car have so many problems this frequently.
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Dangerous transmission
cheryl, 06/08/2016
updated 06/13/2019
2012 Ford Focus SE 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
13 of 15 people found this review helpful
I bought a 2012 Ford Focus in November 2015. I was very happy because my old car was a 2000 Ford Focus. It is very sporty and nice looking. I was driving on HWY 30 from the grocery store when it just stopped. Everyone behind me was honking and whizzing by me. I was scared to death. I didn't know what to do. I prayed to God and then I got the idea to shut it off and re start it. It was very slow and I got a notice that I had a transmission malfunction and to fix it NOW. I could have been killed. Ford please take care of this problem. I got my Ford fixed at the Ford dealer. It was a sensor malfunction. I have been very happy with it since this problem. Thank you
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Was Never A Focus Fan...Til Now :)
jihavoh, 04/02/2012
2012 Ford Focus S 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
9 of 10 people found this review helpful
I was looking for a high mpg car to replace my Sonata because I drive so many miles annually, it makes a significant difference. I went to a Ford dealership to test drive a Fiesta which was underpowered and too cramped. The salesman suggested the Focus and I was sold in seconds. It was still a little more cramped than the Sonata (obviously), but it made up for it in in every other aspect.
Love my new Focus SE Sedan
ldw6559, 03/29/2012
2012 Ford Focus SE 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
I just picked up my New Focus Sedan in Sterling Metallis Grey with a 5 speed manual tranny and the 203A package. Including 2500 in rebates final price 15,775.00. I can't imagine another car with all these features , ( look up 203A package) for a better price and it handles and drives better than my wifes 28,000.00 Camry. This car is comfortable, stylish, well made and an absolute blast to drive. The interior is well laid out and very comfortable. The ride is excellent and very quiet. Try one before you purchase a simular size car and I'm betting you'll choose the Focus. Looks alone inside and out have that European feel and remember most of this car was designed in Germany and built in Mich.
Avoid the Focus, buy Toyota instead
Dean, 04/01/2016
2012 Ford Focus S 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
For starters, the transmission has some serious issues. It causes way more problems than buyers are aware of. The transmission is faulty, it messes with your entire electrical system, and Ford is the absolute worst when it comes to dealing with this issue. Just now, I can't even get the car to start sometimes. It will stall out on you in the highway and your radio will not work after 40000 miles. Trade it or get rid of it. Avoid any and all Ford cars. It will fail on you eventually.
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