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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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My first car and I love it

This vehicle was better then I expected...too on gas,easy repairs, good for travel and plenty of space...I will have this car for a very long time

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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Worst car I?ve ever had

I always had my oil changed I took care of this car. I don?t even have 100,000 miles and I?m having to replace my engine. Biggest waste of money I?ve ever owned.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 2.0
  • Interior 3.0
  • 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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Focus2012

Great style, excellent MPG , nice car with all the bells and wisels possible. Excellent interior and exterior conditions, new tires, sunroof and moonroof ,no leek, bluetooth, cruise control. And more....

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Does recommend this car
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Great for getting from point A to point B

Overall I think the focus is a great vehicle for casual driving. It gets phenomenal hasn?t mileage and is fairly comfortable. It does not have FWD/AWD, which does make it difficult to drive in inclement weather. This particular model has also had various recalls, but for the most part Ford has extended warranties in order to cover the costs for these repairs.

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

It is a good entry level car for commuting to and from work. It lacks a lot of creature comforts other cars on its class have like power windows all around, power seats, etc.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 2.0
  • Interior 2.0
  • Performance 2.0
  • Value 2.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 2.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does not recommend this car
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Nothing but problems

This car would be great if it was dependable. It's had several recalls and we've had it in the shop three to four times for the transmission recall and now there's some kind of emission vent control valve ptoblem that everybody on Google that owns one of these car is having

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 2.0
  • Value 1.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 1.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does not recommend this car
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Not Worth It

The car has a transmission recall--complete gamble on your safety to buy it. No reason to buy a car without knowing it will be safe to drive.

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

Such a great vehicle for travel and day to day back and forth. I loved the smooth ride and the quiet engine. Loved this car.

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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Bang for your buck

Very good starter car. Good mileage. I wish it was a little more spacious. I definitively recommend this car for anyone who wants to start off small.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Most sporty, fuel-efficient car I?ve ever owned!

Love the handling, the quiet ride, the low amount of repairs needed and the fuel efficiency! When Ford redesigned the Focus in 2012, they really knew what they were doing!!

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 Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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