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2012 Ford Focus consumer reviews

$16,500 starting MSRP
side view of 2012 Focus Ford
(407 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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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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202 Ford Focus SEL

Very beautiful car, great for the money. Bought it the summer after I graduated high school for $9,000. I first saw it on Cars.com, and without Cars.com there is no way I would have ever found it. Very greatful

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

Love my new Ford Focus! Such a reliable car for me to get to my classes and work! Automatic start and a sun roof!

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

I began having problems with this car 3 days after buying it. It's been in the shop countless times since then. Ford has admitted the vehicle has a faulty transmission and has extended my warranty for that issue. While I appreciate this, it does not make up for repeatedly being without a car while it's in shop for days.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
Comfort
4.0
Interior
4.0
Performance
1.0
Value
2.0
Exterior
3.0
Reliability
1.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Having fun
  • Does not recommend this car
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Kimberley J.

Great car with a great price. It's a great saver on gas and just the right fit for me and my family. Has all of the features that I want in a vehicle

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
Comfort
4.0
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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Needs Attention

The only problem I had with the car in all four tires wears only on the inside and gets loud while driving, and the dealer and a independent shop do everything to correct the problem but could not

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
Comfort
4.0
Interior
3.0
Performance
4.0
Value
3.0
Exterior
4.0
Reliability
4.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Having fun
  • Does not recommend this car
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best car for its price

probably one of the best cars ive owned , i picked up the car at 48,000 kms and its still running good, once you get going in the car its easy to see why so many people like driving it, i was expecting it to be more of a car i use to take the kids out here and there but i drive it around everywhere and got rid of my other car overall if your just starting out and your looking for something that is sporty but great on gas i would look into getting one of these u wont get anything better for its price class.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
Comfort
4.0
Interior
4.0
Performance
3.0
Value
5.0
Exterior
4.0
Reliability
5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Having fun
  • Does recommend this car
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Probably the best maintained car I have ever had.

Complete maintenance records with the vehicle and clean as a pin inside and out. 5 years old and is like brand new still.

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 Having fun
  • Does recommend this car
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Best Car Money Can Buy

This car is by far the best and most reliable car I've owned. I have the SE Hatchback. Purchased this car at 111,000 miles. For the wear and tear this car already had, I haven't had any problems what so ever. I now have the car up to 162,000 miles. Haven't replaced anything on it, just normal upkeep. I highly recommend this vehicle to anyone even thinking about purchasing one.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
Comfort
5.0
Interior
4.0
Performance
4.0
Value
4.0
Exterior
5.0
Reliability
5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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The BEST vehicle that I have ever owned!

I LOVE my car. It is sporty, has all of the options that I wanted and drives and handles excellent! I am so happy that I chose this vehicle among alot of others that I had looked at. I feel VERY safe in this vehicle. I purchased my Ford Focus from Garlitch Motors in North Vernon, Indiana and was exceptionally pleased with my sales person, Casey & finance mgr. Rob. I would also like to thank Aimee for her help in finding the perfect vehicle for me!

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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