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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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Driving with Style!

Great exterior and interior design. The engine specs could be better, though. Overall, very stylish and reliable car.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 3.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 4.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Faster than she looks

This little car can zip! It is faster than you would think and is great for a first car or a commuter car. The back seat is a little small for a family, but if you have small children it is perfect!

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 3.0
  • Exterior 3.0
  • Reliability 4.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Okay car

Small if you have a family. It is economic. Flex fuel. It's okay for being a first car. Backseat are small. Trunk space is small. Has Bluetooth and sync. Has sirus radio.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 3.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 2.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 4.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does not recommend this car
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2012 Ford Focus SE Hatchback

I really enjoy driving this car. I think it drives very smoothly and quietly. I love the interior and exterior. Also it gets great gas mileage!

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 3.0
  • Value 2.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 2.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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2012 Ford Focus SE Hatchback

I really enjoy driving this car. I think it drives very smoothly and quietly. I love the interior and exterior. Also it gets great gas mileage!

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 3.0
  • Value 2.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 2.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does not recommend this car
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Ultimately glad I made this purchase

This car lurches a bit because it was the first model year but the car is reliable, sporty, and fun to drive. It handles well and I feel safe in it. Recommended!

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

Very cute and affordable. Reliable as can be. Good gas mileage. I drive 30 minutes to work and school and it gets the job done nicely.

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

after much research, we purchased this 2014 Focus for my 19 year old son. He's impressed by the comfort (he's 6'4"), the performance (great acceleration and handling, and he really likes the Eco mode that encourages fuel economy through a game-like interface). He's also able to haul his college stuff and band gear (2 guitars, amp, cabinet, etc.). Overall great car for him.

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 Having fun
  • Does recommend this car
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Nothing but problems

I have had this car for three years and have had transmission problems, check engine light problems, recalls & car overheating.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 3.0
  • Interior 2.0
  • Performance 1.0
  • Value 1.0
  • Exterior 3.0
  • Reliability 1.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does not recommend this car
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bad car

I bye in 2012 radio ploblem transmission problem rust on back the dealer repaire transmission twice but not the rest

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