Used 2012 Ford Focus S 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M) Consumer Reviews
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ABSOLUTELY HORRIBLE NIGHTMARE
Mad woman, North Liberty, IN, 07/25/2017
Ford Focus S 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
21 of 21 people found this review helpful
I bought this car March of 2015 at 57k. I guess I was so excited I ignored a lot of things. This car is absolutely horrible!! Transmission malfunction 3 months later. Ford service fixed for free which was great! Very very poor acceleration, studders, and hesitation when time to take off. I'm sitting in it right now after being at 3 different shops because no one can figure out why it will not start, even the freaking ford service. This car has stop right in the middle of an intersection, I mean just cut off! Why? Still trying to figure it out. This has been a nightmare. My car will only start if I jump it, that means where ever I go, I have to jump start it from A to B. My pride will not allow my to sell it under these conditions. Every single thing you read about in those bad reviews are absolutely 100% right, I kid you not. I have been left stranded sooo many times. Was always afraid to drive in the rain and snow because this car is noooo match for that. What they should do is give everyone who purchased one of these cars, a new car. I will never buy ford again. I always heard bad things an I should have listen. Single parent of two and no car, fired from my job because I couldn't make it to work everyday. Total disappointment!!!!!!!
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Ford should get out of selling cars
M. Israel, Murrieta, CA, 02/12/2016
Ford Focus S 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
17 of 18 people found this review helpful
Nightmare! Transmission/clutch is out. The car is sitting collecting dust. Took the car in while still under warranty for transmission and clutch problems. Expecting them to replace the clutch but instead they cleaned the clutch checked it on the computer and said it was fixed. 3k miles later I took it back in for the same problem. They said the clutch is out and it is no longer under warranty and they were not going to fix it. It will cost me $2000 to fix with no guarantee that the clutch will not go out again. Prior to this happening I had a car accident because the car shut off while I was driving. I though I did something wrong but to find out it was the transmission. Besides that the dealer said there is a 3 month wait on the clutch. The law firm that is representing the class action lawsuit said they go to court in 2017. In the meantime, i have a lemon and I can't make lemonade. I WILL NEVER BUY ANOTHER AMERICAN CAR! [non-permissible content removed]. How can the Japanese make such great cars and America puts out such crap?
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jpspa, Lansdale, PA, 06/29/2015
Ford Focus S 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
10 of 10 people found this review helpful
Had a 2012 Focus and experienced the same transmission issues others have described- jerky, hesitation, lunging- which Ford apparently still has not fixed. Finally the transmission 'died' completely and car wouldn't go at all. When 'fixed", I got rid if it right away- not worth the trouble. I'll never buy another Ford, who should be prosecuted for selling this piece of junk and not recalling them.
Silly gearing
my2012focus, Aston, PA, 08/02/2011
Ford Focus S 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
34 of 38 people found this review helpful
In summary, the car is fine for what I wanted, which was a fuel-efficient back and forth to work car. I am extremely happy I bought the S package instead of paying for more ammenities. Had I paid over $20k for this I would have been very disappointed. This car has very low torque below 2000 rpm, which combined with gearing makes it difficult to start and slow to accelerate. Once you get to a certain RPM though, it takes off.
Buyer Beware! Be AFRAID
Steve Westcott, Asheville, NC, 03/24/2016
Ford Focus S 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
21 of 23 people found this review helpful
I bought a 2012 Ford Focus and have been disappointed ever since. It is the worst vehicle I have owned. It has been recalled twice in a year because of transmission problems. I had to take it in again on my own recently. The transmission in these vehicles is a real mess. Save yourself headaches and buy a Corolla. I had one and it was one of the best cars I have owned. I have major buyer's remorse with the Focus. The car even stalled when i was driving on the highway. It is truly a road hazard. The Ford Fiesta has the same transmission problems. The F-150 appears to be the only vehicle made by Ford that's worth it.
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