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2012 Ford Focus consumer reviews

$16,500 starting MSRP
side view of 2012 Focus Ford
(406 reviews)
63% of drivers recommend this car
Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 3.9
  • Interior 4.1
  • Performance 3.5
  • Value 3.6
  • Exterior 4.3
  • Reliability 3.5
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Excellent

It is solidly built, quiet, and smooth. It rides very well and has the control of a sedan. It's just the right size, has very comfortable seats and is loaded with technology! I average 32 mpg.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Sporty

Love the design of this car, I have a red hatchback and it looks awesome. Performance is meh but I live in the mountains so its hard on small engines, the sacrifice also come with awesome gas mileage getting 40mpg is easy in this.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 3.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 4.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Focus had more recalls then any other car owned

This car had more recalls by many then any car I have ever owned. What was bad was I would take it in 3-4 times for the same thing. After 3 try's trying to fix they would finally replace. It left me stranded twice and for a new car I find this unacceptable.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 2.0
  • Interior 2.0
  • Performance 2.0
  • Value 1.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 1.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does not recommend this car
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Car review

I like this car I honestly think it's everything I was looking for but the price is kind of crazy...

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Does recommend this car
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Best Little Hatchback

I love the color, exterior design, and interior design. It is a comfortable car with room for four people no matter their size. With the rear seats folded down, this car is perfect for cross country camping road trips! Great gas mileage, cruise control, and the ability to sync with my Zune. Perfect.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 3.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Having fun
  • Does recommend this car
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Great Value, Good on Fuel, Hatchback

This vehicle has great style, and it has the option of driving it as a standard or automatic so New England winters are no worry. Gas mileage is excellent. It can accommodate all your electronics with various onboard plug ins.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 4.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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2012 Ford Focus SE- A Reliable Gas Saver

Purchased hatchback car new, ordered the 5 speed manual transmission with sport suspension. Car has performed well, returns upper 30's mpg in summer, lower in winter pushing 70mph. Great commuter car, driver 6'1" tall. Plenty head, leg room; not so for rear seat passenger behind driver. On 3rd set of tires, changed spark plugs at 100,000 miles run Royal Purple engine oil since new. Original clutch at 143,000 miles. Installed a K&N air filter early on in ownership. Radio plays well, has sync technology. Transforms into a capable hauling machine with seats folded down. Overall, very pleased with car.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Good look, good drive.

Not too flashy, but has some class. I enjoy the drivability, and I'm exceptionally hopeful the transmission holds out, as I can see other Focus' have had issues in years past.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 4.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Reliable car

Nice gas saver ,small. Nice body and interior can take me from point A to point B. Has good traction and stearing power.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 4.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Reliable car

Met all my needs gas saver, clean , nice acceleration nice body style reliable. Took me back and forth to work, home,and other places I wish to go.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 4.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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