2010 Ford Focus consumer reviews

I totaled my 2003 Ford F-250 that my dad gave to me. I was in dire need of a vehicle, so my dad and I found my 2010 Ford Focus SEL for sale. I laughed at first when he recommended it to me. I was like "honestly? a focus?" He continued to tell me how solid they are mechanically, giving that he is a mechanic and has worked on a few of them. So i decided to give it a look. It is the electric blue with the beige/brown leather interior. I immediately fell in love with the color and the interior. When I took it out on the road, I was incredibly impressed with the way the car drove. it was so smooth, refined, and solid. It felt somewhat similar to a German car. It was responsive, and the steering had the weighted feeling that I am used to finding in VW's and BMW's. the body also felt quite strong as well. I went on a trip to Tampa and came back to the car sitting in my driveway. We bought it with 39K miles on it and now i have 48K. I've encountered weird problems, mainly suspension/steering related. i.e. right axle went bad, along with the rack and pinion bushings and the strut/strut tower. but that was a quick fix. Overall, the car is an extremely good value. It is highly comparable to the Civic and Corolla (this is coming from a person whose family all owns Hondas and swears by them.) In some ways it surpasses them. Gas mileage strictly driving in the city for me is around 23-24 (I live in constant stop-and-go Miami) but it promises me 30-32+ on the highway when I take it out on trips, All in all, if you're considering a nice solid little car to get around in, this one is worth a big look. you can buy em cheap used, and I guarantee you will fall in love with it the more you drive, look, and get in it. I have grown into mine :)

I wasn't originally considering a Focus. My daughter drives an '05, and it's buzzy, loud and not all that great on gas. I rented various Foci of the next generation, though, and they won me over. I purchased a '10 in January 2010, and 33,000 miles later, I'm a fan. The '08-'11's are quieter at idle and speed, ride more smoothly and, in my experience at least, get better gas mileage than the sticker. The car is adequately powered. The automatic transmission has just four speeds, but it finds the right gear easily and returns great gas mileage. It's easy to park. The rear seats are easy to fold down. I use this feature a lot to haul my bike around. The stock Hankook tires were awful, but things are harmonious since replacing them with some Michelin Harmonys. Reliability has been excellent. Just one issue in three years...a small squeak in the rear suspension fixed under warranty. Sync has its hiccups...it's a Microsoft product, after all, but like Windows, a shut down and reboot usually fixes things.

I got the Limited Flex and has all the bells and whistles. It has so much room and very comfortable. I love driving it!

Bought car new with 6 miles on odometer. Car is just shy of 70,000 miles after today's work commute. Car has been reliable and averages 30-33 hand/calculator figured mpg. Average on vehicle display is always optimistically higher. My driving is 99% highway commute. Cold weather; headwinds and increased speed contribute to the 30 mpg avg. No significant problems to date.(knock on wood) Oil/filter changes every 4000 mi. Transmission fluid/filter at 60,000 mi. I like the "Sync" for hands free talking and satellite radio option. Car rides smooth and pretty quite as far as road noise goes.

FORD FOCUS SES: Good on MPG, averaging approx 26.5 (based on on-board comp.calculation), has a little perky side when you touch the gas pedal - but could use a bit more forward speed when accelerating from a standstill. Could use better braking system too as I do need to put my foot down pretty hard to get it to come to a complete stop or it will continue at a slow pace (braking system says OK, and so does the diagnostics at dealership, possibly new brake pads needed?). Engine performance is pretty decent for a 140 HP. Easy to turn, holds it place (doesn't swing on quick turns) and a just nice overall small sport-type car. Has typical Ford shaking which I expected (nothing wrong with engine/rpm). Interior is O.K - could use better material than the plastic on the dashboard, door lining and also the painting on the steering wheel buttons should have been made from black plastic and not painted over because the paint on my wheel is chipping away slowly. Otherwise, I love the color option ambient lighting and interior light blue lights. The headlight dimmer on my rear-view mirror is wonderful - blocks out bright headlights from cars behind me and makes driving easier. Stereo system is excellent, MFS (my ford sync) is fun to play with and I can call anyone from a touch of a button without using my phone, Sirius satellite is also nice, and I also can keep up to date on the latest news and traffic alerts in an instant! Overall I am a happy FORD owner and I will definitely be buying another one soon!

I love my little car. Nice leather seats, great mileage. Handles well. I only have one thing I did not like about this car. The Tires Are Terrible. Once I put new tires on my car, the car handled much better. I really feel that for a new car I should not have to purchase 800 dollars in new tires. The first year, it was terrible in the snow because of the tires. This year it is great. The trunk it roomy and has split seats. I have a moon roof and all the extra's. LOVE IT. I would recommend this car to anyone. Not made for a family. It is roomy but I don't know if you would want kids in the back. The car is very comfortable. I take long trips to SC and I do not have any trouble with my back. (sitting for a long period of time)

In Jan of 2010 I bought my first american new car. It was a 2010 Ford Focus it is a great car good on gas and it gets me to where I want to go to. I have had no problems with it and I see why Ford was the first american automaker to emerge from the auto slump of 2008-2009.

The focus is more than what I thought. I went from a van and larger sedans to a small car and didn't really know if I would like it. I have been driving it for 2 months now and I love it!! Great gas mileage and handles very well. I don't feel like I am in a small car, and I will definitley get another one after this one

I have never been a fan of small cars. I traded in a Dodge Durango for my Ford Focus. It wasn't love at first sight, but I love it now. It's great on gas, easy to handle, and has a sporty look. I'll never buy big again. A real value!!

i have owed this car for about a year now. I drive twice the recommended miles a year and this car has proved to be extremely great. Only thing I would like to see is an improved engine with more horsepower (which I heard will be in the 2013 focus.)