Sporty, economical, comfortable, and FUN to drive!
by LuvMyFocusTitanium from Cincinnati, OH
April 23, 2019
5
I love this car. I have the Titanium hatchback and it is super sporty and fun to drive. The interior is comfortable and everything is perfectly located for the driver's convenience. The push-button start and keyless entry mean no more fumbling for keys -- just leave them in a pocket or purse and go. Sony stereo sounds excellent with a subwoofer in the trunk. You can't go wrong with this model.
This car has been awesome for me...great travel car that has handled mountain driving, light snow, mud and heavy rain all extremely well. The seats lay flat so storage is ample and access easy with a hatch. Very sporty looking too! My shepherd Romeo also approves!
Magnificent car all around but worst transmission.
by Rucerba from Long Beach, CA
March 12, 2019
4
We bought a brand new and amazingly good looking inside and out 2014 Focus Titanium.
The car was for my wife. She drove test the car. She fell in love and we took it. BIG MISTAKE! I drove it for the first time one week later and realize immediately what a defective dual transmission this car possesses. I think, the best way to describe it is like “having a teenager learning how to drive a standard shift transmission car for the first time”. When you start driving slowly from any stop, the car shakes in a jerky motion six or eight times before shifting. Every speed shift you can “VIOLENTLY” feel it, and occasionally a loud clank can be heard out of nowhere. All of this happens in Auto or Manual mode. In slow or fast speed. Don’t try to pass another vehicle because when you try, the transmission will shift 3 to 4 seconds after you press the accelerator.
Three weeks after we acquired it, I took it to the Ford dealer. The technician drove it. The Service Manager drove it, and they both agreed that this transmission is a royal piece of $#!+, BUT, they can’t do anything about it because Ford Motors Co. says IT IS A NORMAL BEHAVIOR IN THIS CAR. They printed what Ford says and gave it to me. In it, acknowledges everything I mentioned but arguing that is perfectly normal. Normal in a car that just came out of the oven? That is BS! We tried to return the darn vehicle and the depreciation in five weeks made it impossible to afford.
Now we’re stock with this beautiful car, which, other than the transmission, it is amazing.
Sad to see how FMC mocks his customers, and don’t take responsibility. In 2017 we bought our 11th new car. A Chevrolet Malibu LT with dual transmission. Boy! What a difference. One of the best cars we have owned. Imagine that the transmission doesn’t exist. You can’t feel the car shifting at any speed. No more Ford for us.
First off I would just like to say for all of the people complaining about the auto 6spd, this transmission is very unique. Its actually a manual transmission, It has a dry clutch pack and no torque converter. The shifting of the gears and clutch are just automated. I have seen so many complaints about it being shaky taking off from a dead stop but Ford says it's normal. You have to drive this car like a manuel, taking off from a dead stop you cannot baby the throttle. You have to blip the gas and roll into it just like you would in a normal manuel car. Again since it's a automated manuel when you are slowing down it uses engine breaking very effectively I may add. Breaking last seconded the computer disengages clutch so it's in neutral at thw mercy of the breaks. This transmission has adaptive learning so it watches your driving habits. When you baby the throttle consistantly from a dig so many times the computer learns that behavior and that's why the jerkiness happens. You cannot baby this car, for at "automatic" trans it sure is rev happy. My gf will drive it for awhile and it will start doing that bc she babys it. When I get into it I'm trying to drive it how I know it wants driven but its confused bc it knows my gf's driving habits. You can make it learn new habits driving it for awhile it will re-adapt back to you OR from a 10mph roll you pin the pedal to the floor till it hits 100. Everytime I do it the car is so much more peppy afterwards, throttle is more responsive, doesnt shift till abt 4500 instead of 2500, just feels more torquey and it stops the jerkiness it has learned from someone else. This car is a blast to drive once I researched how it likes to be driven, i must say its definitely a one of a kind driving experience. Because of the sophistication of the "automated manuel" transmission, when you buy this car they REALLY REALLY should educated people on how exactly this transmission works!!
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This car is a very reliable car, with good acceleration and good brakes. It includes cruise control and a backup camera. It is very cheap for its quality.
Sporty and safe... even my kids think it's cool! I'm very happy with my new car. I am glad I got a car that was leased for only 3 years. Great value, low mileage and such a great overall value!
Better technology and more comfortable than my WRX
by BRINdog from Martinsburg, WV
April 19, 2019
5
Surprisingly comfortable, great technology, plenty of room for road trips, and great gas mileage. Performance is lacking, but a great daily driver...much better than my Subaru WRX.
I have owned 2 2015 Ford Focus SE's due to it being the only year you can get the sport package sedan. I wanted a car I could take on road trips and as a daily driver. I honestly love the car or wouldn't have purchased a second one after I totaled the first. I only have the 1 complaint and we all know what it is, the transmission. My first one was perfect but this one I just purchased has the issue. Its honestly not a big deal to me, warranty is extended to 150k miles and my dealer gave me a rental to drive when being fixed. Other than this, I recommend the car to anyone. Constantly get 36-40 mpg highway and love the looks. Sporty with good gas mileage. If the transmission is a big deal, then stay away but if you buy certified used with low mileage then you have zero worries. All cars have issues, just be lucky the warranty is extended!
Bought this car at 18000 miles and transmission instantly started kicking when trying to shift into second and third gear. Took it to a Ford dealership and they said the clutch was slipping because these cars are automatic but also have a clutch....so I got it fixed for 1300 dollars. Ran well for about another 12000 miles before starting to slip again. Definitely was not thrilled, even though it was covered by warranty from the first fix. Everything else was nice about it, but I did not like the idea that the clutch could always go bad not matter how many times it was fixed. Sold it and got a 2011 Ford Focus and it’s super reliable.
It meets the needs of the person who will be driving it. It will be driven back and forth to work and sometimes on a short pleasure trip to visit friends.
Car definitely meets my needs. Love everything about it. Had it for approximately 1 month. But its alot better than my last car. Everything in it works perfectly. The only problem I have with it, is that a piece of the interior door is loose.
This Ford indeed gets over 40 MPG on the highway. I will be getting 516 miles on a 12.4 gallon tank for the first week of driving the vehicle on the highway.
I was very impressed with quickness and organization of this dealership. It took 20 minutes for me to drive out with a brand new car at the best price. The salesman (Mr. Chad Sellers) was extremely helpful, courteous, and professional. Everybody there was friendly and helpful.
2016 Ford Focus SE Review
I love this car
by Darrell from WORCESTER
April 22, 2019
5
This car is stylish, comfortable and fun to drive. The miles per gallon are superb, it runs smooth and quiet. The inside is up to date with heated seats, MyKey, rear backup camera.
I bought my Ford Focus se flex fuel in 2016. I bought this vehicle as a rideshare vehicle. I drive this car 24/7 almost, pretty much non stop. Current mileage is 139,000 miles, still rides nice and mpg is 31.0. 90,000 miles the clutch in the 6 speed auto trans and even outside of the warranty Ford still replace it for free. I have only had to replace a upper oxygen sensor, evap tube/valve. Iam very happy that the focus has been this reliable. Iam sure with the mileage iam about due for a alternator or a water pump but that is normal, I love this car and its a testament of a rideshare driver who puts 500 miles a day in all traffic conditions that the Focus is a great vehicle and very reliable. Ford guy for life.
I just bought this car it's fuel efficient and smooth ride makes it a great car also very comfortable plus very good looks and has plenty of get up and go
Love the car but noticed it misses a bit right after I bought it. Later learned there was a recall on the fuel system and a lot of people have complained the recall "fix" didn't fix it. I would probably not buy this car again in the future. Research to make sure this issue isn't on the year you are considering.
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