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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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American made commuter! (say no to imports!)

95k miles in under 2 years and the only work I ever had to do was oil changes, tires (once) and front brakes. (partially on me, so much power and go-cart handling so I drove it like one) Loved driving this little car, all over the country. Don't go buy a commuter without considering something like this, American! Buy american by Americans! I was averaging 25+ MPG with a lead foot in bumper-bumper traffic. L.A. = P

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • 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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Cutest little car ever!

This car met all of my needs! It's sturdy, fast, safe, up to date, and just so darn adorable! The red exterior is glossy and chic, and the interior is very comfortable! I'm so glad this car exists.

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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Really enjoyed the car, runs great

The car met all our needs , has great pick up, good on gas, really enjoyed it. Seats fold down more space for luggage, great stereo sound , has a sport package on it. Very comfortable ride.

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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Weird acting transmission

Stylish car for the money, but stutter at times would make a great first car for a student, great gas milage as well

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 3.0
  • Value 3.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 3.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does not recommend this car
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Perfect economy car

Perfect economy carit was great commuter to be driving a lot I need to save money on gas and have all the features you would love an electric car this in the car for you

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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a very good car to get me places.

I needed a vehicle with high MPGs. I chose the 12 ford focus, which is currently averaging me 31.7 mpg. It is a good car to get me to campus.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 3.0
  • Value 3.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 3.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Best handling car i've set up

Great handling great looking fuel efficient reliable car. Affordable to repair and for that reason is affordable to drive to 250,000 an more.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • 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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best nimble small car i ever have

excellent car when it comes for, style, reliability, affordable that means, excellent value for the money, and the economical aspect on the gas.

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 Used car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does recommend this car
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Started having problems after about two years.

I like the design of the car but I hate the dry clutch transmission and all the electrical and transmission problems.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 3.0
  • Interior 3.0
  • Performance 1.0
  • Value 1.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 1.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does not recommend this car
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Love It!

Mileage is great and drives a little like a sports car. The shifting is a little weird, almost like a manual transmission in the early gears, kinda jerky, but I know other people that say it is just how Focuses are. Mine is a hatchback so there is a lot of room too and it looks like an SUV, (Edge or Escape) but just shrunk down.

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