Used 2017 Ford Focus SE 4dr Sedan (1.0L 3cyl Turbo 6M) Consumer Reviews
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Wendy, Saint Paul, MN, 09/24/2018
updated 03/29/2023
Ford Focus SE 4dr Sedan (1.0L 3cyl Turbo 6M)
41 of 47 people found this review helpful
I had a focus hatchback 2014 and had horrible clutch problems which took Ford over a year to fix. They ended up putting a new clutch in. I felt the car was a lemon and was scared to commute with it so I traded it with 64k miles on it for a 2017 Focus SE. I didn't want another Focus after the issues I had with the 2014. Well at 31k a little over a year of having the car, I had to take it in because the car would shake when shifting or slowing down plus it was dripping oil. (puddle on my garage floor). The dealer had it about a week and told me they had to replace the clutch. (Same as the 2014) So I let them know how upset I was because this is why I didn't want to buy another focus. I was assured when I purchased the "17 I would not have the problems the '14 had. WRONG! This week at 32k my car is going back into the Ford dealer to be repaired because it is now shifting before it should and is very noisy and sluggish when it does so. After having a tech in the car to see what I was talking about they said they may have to replace part of the exhaust. The car only has 32K on it. I am not happy at all. The only positive is the gas mileage. I get about 36 in the summer commuting. Which is way better then the Fusion I has in 2011 but so many more headaches. The car handles the snow amazing for a front wheel drive but only after installing snow tires. This may be my last Ford ever. Not happy with them at all. Update 2021 I still have my 2017 Focus and now that the bugs are worked out I like it. The gas mileage is amazing. I get 35 in the coldest of Wisconsin temps -30 and some. In the summer it gets almost and can get 40. Snow tires make the car handle blizzard conditions fantastic with traction control turned off. I hate traction control in snow. It has pulled threw snow I thought for sure I would be stuck in. Great car now that things are fixed. I have 100,000 plus on it. UpDate: I currently have almost 170K miles. I love this car. It still gets about 35 mpg with freeway in cold weather. -0 it gets about 32-34 mgp. It is March 2023 and I am getting 37-almost 40 on trips. I commute about 40 miles one way daily to work. I wish Ford would still make this car for commuting. I cannot find anything I want to replace it with as I look now that I am fast approaching 200K.
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Great little car.
David, Santa Anna, TX, 01/11/2018
Ford Focus SE 4dr Sedan (1.0L 3cyl Turbo 6M)
9 of 10 people found this review helpful
Ford has come a long way with this little car. This is my second Focus, and I can honestly say I cant complain about it at all. I'm middle aged so I don't need all the extra power, bells, and whistles. The fuel economy is excellent. Most of my driving is highway, and I average about 40.5 mpg. , less for city driving. The ride is comfortable especially for trips less than three hours. The car handles very well, and is quite nimble when getting into parking spaces. The 1.0 liter is adequate for my needs, but it lacks the power of my previous Focus which had the 2.0 . (By the way, the 2.0 also got great mileage). I would recommend this vehicle to anyone who needs a low cost, reliable sedan.
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Fun and economical to drive
Jim R, Lebanon, MO, 01/09/2018
updated 01/11/2021
Ford Focus SE 4dr Sedan (1.0L 3cyl Turbo 6M)
5 of 6 people found this review helpful
Handling is fun, yet the ride is surprisingly comfortable. Heater is wonderful This is 1.0 litre with 6-speed automatic. Brand new but first two tanks have been disappointing mileage. 33 highway. (My 2.0 liter automatic did 36-40 on same trip but had the dual clutch transmission from hell in it) UPDATE: Mileage significantly improved 28-31 in town and 36-38 highway. Pulls hill very well in cruise; seldom shifts down even in MO hills Body very strong; no signs of creaks, groans etc. Jan 2020 No change. Zero squawks on body, mechanical or electric Heater very strong; a/c more than sufficient; love the Auto a/c feature 19 months in, not a visit to dealer or squawk; did change to Amsoil.
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Don’t buy a Focus please the worst car
John G. Jenkins, McAllen, TX, 01/23/2018
Ford Focus SE 4dr Sedan (1.0L 3cyl Turbo 6M)
10 of 14 people found this review helpful
Horrible experience this car is a piece of crap we have problems since we bought it. We bought it from the Dealer brand new. Problems with the transmission take it all the time and they always say nothing is wrong. Now they are suing Ford Motor Company because a lot of people having same issue but now you suppose have 100 miles warranty but so what, if you take in and they always said is nothing wrong with the car.
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Tim, Buffalo, NY, 04/24/2018
Ford Focus SE 4dr Sedan (1.0L 3cyl Turbo 6M)
6 of 9 people found this review helpful
I have a se model with a 4 cylinder 6 speed transmission the dry clutch is hirable shutters from stop to go acceleration is slow when this happens and the rpms rev all the way up and doesn't come back down immediately
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