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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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Nice enough

It is a very nice car, lots of great features. I do think that Ford needs to issue a recall on the timing covers of the vehicles as mine and everyone else's seem to be having constant oil leaks even at few miles. I would recommend this vehicle if this was fixed or that isn't a concern.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 3.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does not recommend this car
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Absolutely the worst car I have ever owned

this car does not meet all my needs I've had to replace the heater core in it now twice it's had five different recalls the speakers and radio will not work this is the worst car I have ever owned

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 2.0
  • Interior 3.0
  • 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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Best car i have ever owner- buying a newer one.

Bought new and loved it so much i am buying another one. Great car, ultra dependable, handles like a dream, fun to drive on twisty commute

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • 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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Best car I’ve ever owned

This car is extremely comfortable and extremely fun to drive!!! I love the reliability of this car and love the features available on a standard edition.

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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So far so good

So far I really like the car. I went from a toyota tundra to this car and it was a huge difference. Although I am not a fan of cars and would prefer a truck, this car was in my price range and I am unexpectedly happy with it. I would recommend this car to others as it seems to be reliable based on my research. I love the interior and the technology that comes with it! So far so good

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 4.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Having fun
  • Does recommend this car
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Love my ford focus

The car is very nice for the price. The exterior is clean as is, but with small modifications it looks even better. Drives smooth and has decent pickup. Definitely a comfortable ride. Only issue i can see with this car is the transmission. I’ve read many reviews of this car having transmission issues, but i bought mine certified preowned and haven’t had an issue. Just occasionally when it drops into first gear you can kind of hear the transmission make a quiet klunk noise.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • 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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Transmission went out at 30,000 miles

This vehicle has been nothing but a nightmare plus very overpriced, transmission, windows, interior size, door radius, transmission fluid placement, price of transmission fluid, car seat adjustment Mobility, window angle and or produces a heat pocket in the front of the car ( no air circulation)

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 1.0
  • Interior 1.0
  • Performance 2.0
  • 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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Ford Focus SE

My 2012 Ford Focus SE was the perfect car for me except it was too low to the ground for country living. I put 68,000 miles on it in just 2 months short of 8 years. It was super dependable, great on gas, roomy enough for everything I needed when I didn't need a pickup. I would definitely recommend a Ford Focus!

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • 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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I've owned it for a while but is one of the best.

2012 Ford Focus SE Sedan!  This car looks and drives great!   It's loaded with great features including Steering Wheel Controls, HD Radio, Automatic Transmission, Power Windows, Locks, Mirrors, Tilt, Cruise, CD, This car is very clean inside and out serviced regularly. Michelin tires 3000 miles ago.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 4.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Having fun
  • Does recommend this car
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It will get stuck in snow falls

I iwned this vechicle for several years. If you live around snow this isnt very reliable. As a 4 cyclinder it doesnt have the power to go through the snow. With a front wheel drive it doesnt have the ability to get through more than a couple of inches. And getting up and sort of hill will be slow and painful if you have to stop for any reason you will lose your momentum. Comfortable? Its low to ground so some people have trouble getting in and out. It has smaller seats then others so it isnt great for large bodied people. Interior design good? Lets see the aux port is in the glove box, this is incredibly stupid You need a long cord to reach your device and if you shut the glove box it may pull it out. Did it many times to me. The dc is in the center council by the middle box which makes it hard to access. Terrible design. Abd i never figure out where the trunk latch was. Value for money? If you are viewing this from used car dealership its likely that they are selling it for more than twice the amount they bought it for. And they likely did minimum amount of repairs on it. Take it to your local trusted car dealer and get it inspected. Its likely worth a lot less. In general its best to only view cars with car faxes. Many cars have title issues or milage inaccuracies. Check to see if there is sometype of issue. I would not recommend this car.

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