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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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Amazing car!!

The car runs so smooth and is very comfortable to drive in! Definitely an upgrade from my previous vehicle. I also love all of the features that I now have!

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 3.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Dependable for 77K miles

The 2012 Ford Focus looks like new, runs as expected and is very clean inside and out. It's a perfect option for our 17 year old daughter.

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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Do not buy this car! Ford will not help you!

I had to bankrupt this car! Never buy a Ford again! No one will help you. I walked for miles and spent my paychecks on taxis till i could find a car months after. The dealerships were told not to help and to turn away customers with this car til your warranties run out! Ford still has not admitted this car is a lemon!

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 2.0
  • Interior 1.0
  • Performance 1.0
  • Value 1.0
  • Exterior 1.0
  • Reliability 1.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does not recommend this car
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Wish I hadn’t bought it

I have always had Ford products but I was in for a shock when I purchased a 2012 Focus. I have never had so many recalls on a vehicle as this. I will never purchase another Ford product as they no longer take pride in their work. I am ashamed to own this. My ex purchased a 2017 Escape and there have been fewer issues but still issues are arising. SMH

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 3.0
  • Interior 2.0
  • Performance 1.0
  • Value 1.0
  • Exterior 3.0
  • Reliability 3.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does not recommend this car
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Great 1st car 17 yr old to purchase for herself

It was the make, model, and year she was looking for, with extra bells and whistles. Like touch screen, led lights under dash, heated seats, dual heat/air.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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This is the worst car I have ever owned

This is the worst car, I have owned! Non stop issues, recalls, repairs, I bought it a year old. Have had countless issues with the transmition and have had Ford, play games to buyback this lemon for 5 years! DO NOT BUY IT, IT IS DANGEROUS!

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 1.0
  • Interior 1.0
  • Performance 1.0
  • Value 1.0
  • Exterior 2.0
  • Reliability 1.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does not recommend this car
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This is a great first car for a teen. Dependable!!

This car is affordable and looks great. Would buy again. Drives super! Beautiful metallic paint and sporty interior. American made! Gets great gas mileage. Great used vehicle.

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 Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Great commuter

Plenty of room and excellent on gas. Handles well and trunk is spacious. Mainly a commuter car for us but will be doing some road trips in the future.

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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Don't buy!

This car has had a different recall on it every year since I bought it. Every couple of months something goes wrong on it. Definitely not worth what I paid for it.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 3.0
  • Performance 1.0
  • Value 1.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 1.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does not recommend this car
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Always a problem

Most unreliable vehicle I have ever seen . The transmission problems were always an issue and haditin several times after my relative purchased it new.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 1.0
  • Value 1.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 1.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does not recommend this car
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