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Great engine and comfortable ride
Java-Dprix, 05/04/2016
2016 Ford Focus SE 4dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
25 of 28 people found this review helpful
I have had the car for not very long but I really enjoy it for the way it is. It drives smooth and as for the hatchback 4 doors; it's a great sporty. I find out that a compact Ford now can completely beat the Japanese models markets and so on. I'm renting it and as for highway rides, it drives really smooth with good performance, wonderful shifting with quiet sound. This 4 cylinder will not make me regret on driving and spending money daily on renting it. Go Ford.
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Great value
Jordan R, 04/25/2016
updated 10/29/2018
2016 Ford Focus SE 4dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
25 of 28 people found this review helpful
Update: transmission woes still not resolved. Stay far away. Poor resale due to the trans issues. Purchased a 2016 Focus SE w/Sport Appearance package as a daily driver. Mix of city/expressway driving. IMO the Sport appearance package is the best bang for the buck. You get a ton of features with it including: rear disc brakes, upgraded rear bumper, painted lower trim, fog lights, upgraded front honeycomb trim, paddle shifters, leather steering wheel, leather shifter, and 17" upgraded wheels and tires. All that for about a grand more. I will admit the "leather" on the steering wheel is nothing to write home about, but it is better than the standard wheel on the S. I liked the Mazda 3, but given the discounts and incentives combined with the better priced packages the Focus came out much much cheaper. Mazda's appearance package for example is 1750 and if you get it on the i-Sport you have to add an additional package further increasing the costs. MSRP on iSport and iTouring (how I would equip) were 1500 and 2500 higher respectively. Fuel economy has increased after break-in to about 33 combined. It won't win any races but the engine is smooth and has enough power for passing. I find the electronic steering very good, I never feel any vagueness or sluggishness. It's very direct and dialed in well. Prior years have had problems with the powershift dual clutch trans. So far I've not had any issues, but I've been driving dual clutch trans since 2007. There are certain quirks about them that aren't seen in a conventional auto with a torque converter. I may end up buying the extended warranty depending on how others fair with the trans. I plan on keeping this car a long time. I love the multi-function display and it's many options. It has a display with info on several catagories or you can focus in on one catagory such as a digital speedometer. The eco stuff is kind of goofy and seems pointless. I've already achieved "Eco Champion" even though I have no idea how I did it. I don't drive with economy in mind. I did have the display freeze on me one time during a 40 mile trip. I attempted to switch from Trip 1 to Trip 2 and it hung up with a blank blue background with miles and gears displayed. The miles were stuck and did not go up. Once I got to my destination the screen stayed on with the key out of the ignition. Eventually it went out and came back to normal once I restarted the car. The miles did jump up to the expected amount. Has not happened since, so hopefully it was a fluke. Steering wheel controls are plentiful and work well. Bluetooth audio streaming works well and picks up quick. I prefer paddle shifters to the +/- on the gear shifter. Back seat is a little tight in the leg room department, but I will rarely have anyone back there. Little touches like dual USB, hinged 12v power cover, coin slot, arm rest tray, and a plethora of cubbies are very nice. Has the three blinks option when using the turn signal which I prefer. It may seem kind of cheesy but I like the wipers. They aren't normal in their sweep, they kind of come out of the middle. I would call it euro-style. This also means you don't get the half moon missed spot in the middle since they fold back into that spot. There's a couple of minor annoyances I've uncovered after owning it for a few months. First is the top of the dashboard is not dull enough and reflects onto the windshield quite a bit in the mornings driving directly east. Next is there is a slight dip in the dash where it meets the windshield (this is for the defroster). Normally this wouldn't be any sort of issue but it causes a visual distortion due to the reflection change. For example if you are driving along a road marked with a solid line to the right - you will notice the line will shift on the bottom inch or so of the windshield due to this. Once you see this it WILL annoy you. I had to point it out to a passenger and once they noticed it it bothered them too. Last the key I have is not smart (that's a different package) I wish however that it at least folded or something. It's a bit bulky and "old fashioned". Audi/VW keys for example flip out like a switch blade and as such fit better in your pocket.
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Wow! Ford has really put together a winner here.
Steven Sullivan, 03/01/2016
2016 Ford Focus Titanium 4dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl 6AM)
19 of 21 people found this review helpful
It feels like a larger car when sliding along the highway absorbing bumps and breaks in the road. The leather seats and wonderful environment make you feel very comfortable no matter what is happening outside...get the Titanium. The voice activated GPS is amazing. It take only a few minutes to learn how to go places efficiently and safely. I sometimes wish the engine had more torque like my GTI. But the gas mileage improvement is well worth it. Just relax and get there safe and comfortably. This car has maximum safety in mind. They thought of everything. The Ford engineers added every relevant safety feature to this package.
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2016 Ford Focus se Sport package
Mark Cantarutti, 12/31/2021
updated 12/23/2024
2016 Ford Focus SE 4dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
8 of 8 people found this review helpful
First off I have owned nothing but fords my whole life 88 tempo 93 probe gt 2010 ford focus ses and now this car, I really like this car it took me 2 weeks to find a manual transmission because I guess the autos are a nightmare, it lacks some torque power way slower than my probe gt the probe had 164 horse power this one has 160 but my old probe gt would kill this car in a race overall this is a real nice fully loaded focus with every option you can get try to get stick shift though because I guess the autos are a unreliable and ford can not fix the problem, update on review...had to change the alternator and water pump, purge valve, car still drives pretty good.. the center screen has gone out a couple times but is working again now, I can't stress enough to stay away from the automatic dct transmission they are not repairable. And wear out quick with stop and go traffic , I guess putting the car in neutral will help out
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Problems, Problems Problems
Ben, 02/28/2017
2016 Ford Focus SE 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
13 of 14 people found this review helpful
1) Not a quiet ride, feels as if though the car is driving through mud, vibration coming from front end 2)Quality control is lacking (knee airbag replaced, steering rattles, squeaky clutch, fasteners missing, visor spring broke, passenger window would not roll up. 3) @Ford will not assist in helping dealer with repairs as these are normal characteristics of vehicle. 4) Research the transmission before buying this vehicle, if it is your first vehicle purchase please look elsewhere. There are some great 5-speeds out there you will be pleased with.
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