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Key specifications
- Gas I4
- Engine Type
- 28 City / 38 Hwy
- MPG
- 160 hp 160 hp
- Horsepower
- 5
- Seating Capacity
- 146 @ 4450
- SAE Net Torque @ RPM
- 160 @ 6500
- SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
- 2.0L/121
- Displacement
- Gas I4
- Engine Type
- Not Available
- Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
- w/Coil Springs
- Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
- SLA
- Suspension Type - Rear
- MacPherson Strut
- Suspension Type - Front
- N/A
- Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
- 12 gal
- Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
- 150 lbs
- Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
- 1,000 lbs
- Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
- Standard
- Stability Control
- N/A
- Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
- N/A
- Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
- Yes
- Drum - Rear (Yes or )
- Not Available in
- Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
- 10.94 x -TBD- in
- Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
- Not Available
- Disc - Rear (Yes or )
Notable features
Fully redesigned for 2012
Sedan and four-door hatchback styles
2.0-liter four-cylinder engine
Manual or automatic transmission
Highway mpg as high as 40
Self-parking option
Engine
146 @ 4450 SAE Net Torque @ RPM
160 @ 6500 SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
2.0L/121 Displacement
Gas I4 Engine Type
Suspension
Not Available Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
w/Coil Springs Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
SLA Suspension Type - Rear
MacPherson Strut Suspension Type - Front
Weight & Capacity
N/A Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
12 gal Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
150 lbs Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
1,000 lbs Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
100 lbs Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
1,000 lbs Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
2,857 lbs Base Curb Weight
Safety
Standard Stability Control
Electrical
N/A Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
N/A Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
Brakes
Yes Drum - Rear (Yes or )
Not Available in Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
10.94 x -TBD- in Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
Not Available Disc - Rear (Yes or )
Yes Disc - Front (Yes or )
N/A Brake ABS System (Second Line)
4-wheel Brake ABS System
Pwr Brake Type
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Factory warranties
New car program benefits
Basic
3 years / 36,000 miles
Corrosion
5 years
Powertrain
5 years / 60,000 miles
Roadside Assistance
5 years / 60,000 miles
Certified Pre-Owned program benefits
Age / mileage
Fords and many non-Ford vehicles up to 10 years old with less than 150,000 miles
Basic
90-Day / 4,000-Mile (whichever comes first) Comprehensive Limited Warranty
Dealer certification
139-point inspection
The good & the bad
The good
Styling
Handling
Braking
High-rev power
Interior quality
The bad
Modest interior room
Forward visibility
Added cost for 40 mpg
Off-the-line acceleration
Delay for sporty ST version
Most recent
Bought new in 2012 with 2.
Bought new in 2012 with 2.0L 5 speed manual. This car has been exceptional in every way. Never quits! Never stalled! 272,000 miles, 4 spark plugs, original clutch, just normal Maintenance using FOMOCO recommended oil & filters every 5,000 miles (synthetic-blend). It still gets 35-36 commuting and 38-39 Hwy. Incredible
- Purchased a New car
- Used for Commuting
- Does recommend this car
I was never contacted about the TCM Module Re-Call But
I was never contacted about the TCM Module Re-Call But was about the Door Latches it saddened to know that Ford isn't standing Behind Their Productivity in this simi- Luxury Sports Vehicle it is a Great Vehicle to have is Great on Gas and is excellent in the city and on the Highway I Believe it Could Be Even Greater With The
- Does recommend this car
Safety review
Based on the 2012 Ford Focus base trim
NHTSA crash test and rollover ratings, scored out of 5.
- Overall rating
-
4/5
- Combined side rating front seat
-
4/5
- Combined side rating rear seat
-
5/5
- Frontal barrier crash rating driver
-
5/5
- Frontal barrier crash rating passenger
-
4/5
- Overall frontal barrier crash rating
-
4/5
- Overall side crash rating
-
5/5
- Rollover rating
-
4/5
- Side barrier rating
-
4/5
- Side barrier rating driver
-
4/5
- Side barrier rating passenger rear seat
-
5/5
- Side pole rating driver front seat
-
5/5
11.7%
Risk of rollover
- Side barrier rating driver
-
4/5
- Side barrier rating passenger rear seat
-
5/5
- Side pole rating driver front seat
-
5/5
11.7%
Risk of rollover
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