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2012 Ford Focus

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Kristina C.
2012 Ford Focus
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Overall Rating 3.0/5Overall Rating 3.0/5Overall Rating 3.0/5Overall Rating 3.0/5Overall Rating 3.0/5
07/27/2020
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Maintenance seems to cost more than car

I got this car about 5 years ago, it's a 2012 hatchback focus. Lately, I had to replace catalytic converter, and had other things like corroded battery wires, low beam light issues, and a rattle sound unique for Ford. I don't think I can recommend this model to anyone else. Seems like to many things happen even with normal maintenance given.
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GREG OR DEBBIE S.
2012 Ford Focus
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Overall Rating 3.0/5Overall Rating 3.0/5Overall Rating 3.0/5Overall Rating 3.0/5Overall Rating 3.0/5
08/29/2020
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s and have Had a number of problems including transmission, ignition coil, engine mount, control arm and I’m

We bought the vehicle used, 95k miles, and have Had a number of problems including transmission, ignition coil, engine mount, control arm and Sync stereo not working. Luckily we bought an extended warranty through Ford and it has paid for itself. I think we may sell it however since we are nearing the end of the warranty period.
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CHAD D.
2012 Ford Focus
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Overall Rating 3.0/5Overall Rating 3.0/5Overall Rating 3.0/5Overall Rating 3.0/5Overall Rating 3.0/5
09/25/2020
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Would have been good if not for the rust

My manual transition Focus has been a fine car for the money except after just 8 years the trunk lid and hood are rusting badly all around the hemmed edges. My Toyota of 13 years still has no rust. I wish American car makers could figure that out.
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ROBERT P.
2012 Ford Focus
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Overall Rating 3.0/5Overall Rating 3.0/5Overall Rating 3.0/5Overall Rating 3.0/5Overall Rating 3.0/5
03/06/2021
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2012 Ford Focus

The only thing I don’t like about my Focus is the CVT transmission. My wife & I bought it from Enterprise. It was a rental they were selling. We bought it because our Buick Century had been totaled out. We purchased it with 41,000 miles. At that time. It had great acceleration to get from a stop into traffic. Now we have 168,000 miles on. I have to drive it with a lot of TLC. The transmission shutters at lower speeds. When it’s cold it’s like moving a turtle. It’s terrible. Looking to dump it in the next few months for a 2021 Toyota Highlander. A new $42,000.00 toy.
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LINDA E.
2012 Ford Focus
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Overall Rating 3.0/5Overall Rating 3.0/5Overall Rating 3.0/5Overall Rating 3.0/5Overall Rating 3.0/5
12/18/2023
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They don't make them any longer

This car has been recalled 4 times. I've had it 11years, because I have low milage. But next year, I'm going to replace it. It drives nicely and is comfortable. Replacing it with another nice small sedan isn't as easy as it sounds.
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SUSAN A.
2012 Ford Focus
Overall Rating 2.0/5Overall Rating 2.0/5Overall Rating 2.0/5Overall Rating 2.0/5Overall Rating 2.0/5
02/02/2017

Never again

My 2012 Focus has had problems from the beginning. I have had to do major repairs. At one point, there was an electrical problem, and the dealer had my car for a month. I've had to replace the transmission and water pump also. The car is an automatic, but it stutters like a manual.
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BRIAN M.
2012 Ford Focus
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Overall Rating 2.0/5Overall Rating 2.0/5Overall Rating 2.0/5Overall Rating 2.0/5Overall Rating 2.0/5
03/12/2018
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Ford Doesn’t Stand Behind Their Customer

Bought a 3 year old Focus with a branded title. It was in a side swipe avpccident and repaired to pre-loss condition. I didn’t know that because of this, I would lose all warranty and support of Ford. They have clear defective issues with this model that are well known with the clutch and transmission. They should be recalls and not warranties, but their not and because of this I’m told “you have a branded title and all your warranties are void”.
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RUBEN R.
2012 Ford Focus
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Overall Rating 2.0/5Overall Rating 2.0/5Overall Rating 2.0/5Overall Rating 2.0/5Overall Rating 2.0/5
11/29/2018
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2012 Ford Focus SE

I think this vehicle is made of poor quality parts. There are things breaking down that should not be breaking with the low miles that it has...the transmission has been worked on 4 times if not more, the computer chip, the coolant recovery tank and the Thermostat/gasket, plus numerous items...
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MIN Y.
2012 Ford Focus
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Overall Rating 2.0/5Overall Rating 2.0/5Overall Rating 2.0/5Overall Rating 2.0/5Overall Rating 2.0/5
02/28/2019
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F n ford

Its a nice paint color...otherwise oven had the car less than a year and already have recieved 2 recalls. One for the passenger side door that may fly open at any time ....and another for the engine that could just stop at any time ....oh and if the battery is disconnected....the windshield wipers need to be reconfigured to work again....I'm sure it's not the worst car Ford has made but it is incredibly disappointing
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LORAL F.
2012 Ford Focus
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Overall Rating 2.0/5Overall Rating 2.0/5Overall Rating 2.0/5Overall Rating 2.0/5Overall Rating 2.0/5
04/22/2022
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So much to fix just see $$$ flying

Bought second hand, needed brakes fixed (parts on order over a month & never got done..next needed a/c worked on & VERY expensive module for power steering.. (car is known for this issue)!! Still driving until I decide what to do but drives like a “Mac truck” until part gets done.. bad reviews a plenty on all I have heard & experienced
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JESSICA C.
2012 Ford Focus
Overall Rating 1.0/5Overall Rating 1.0/5Overall Rating 1.0/5Overall Rating 1.0/5Overall Rating 1.0/5
02/22/2016

Sadly disappointed - endless transmission problems

I've had endless problems with this car's transmission, Ford know it's a major problem on this model and have extended the warranty on it until 100k miles as a result. I'm on my second clutch assembly unit, waiting for out to go again (and it will according to the dealership, they even told me it'll happen again). Apparently Ford have to take it seriously after the third replacement. Do not touch this model with a barge pole!
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Eileen M.
2012 Ford Focus
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Overall Rating 1.0/5Overall Rating 1.0/5Overall Rating 1.0/5Overall Rating 1.0/5Overall Rating 1.0/5
07/04/2017
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Is there a zero?

Horrible! Lemon of a transmission already in for service 3 times! Will NEVER buy a Ford again.
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TIM T.
2012 Ford Focus
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Overall Rating 1.0/5Overall Rating 1.0/5Overall Rating 1.0/5Overall Rating 1.0/5Overall Rating 1.0/5
06/04/2018
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Not worth owning one

Have had nothing but issues with my car since I drove it off the lot. Plus I bought this brand new. Would never recommend this type of car to anyone. Would buy a bicycle first. At least that's dependable
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JAMEA K.
2012 Ford Focus
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Overall Rating 1.0/5Overall Rating 1.0/5Overall Rating 1.0/5Overall Rating 1.0/5Overall Rating 1.0/5
08/09/2019
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Ford Focus 2012

Never by a Ford! Wrong transmission in and wrong lug nuts on. Ford does not take ownership of anything. They will belittle you into thinking everything is normal or it was you!! No the car is a lemon and national law suit against them.
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DARLENE (STEVE) B.
2012 Ford Focus
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Overall Rating 1.0/5Overall Rating 1.0/5Overall Rating 1.0/5Overall Rating 1.0/5Overall Rating 1.0/5
05/27/2020
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Troublesome

Ford screwed up EVAC system, Sync and transmission on Focus and failed to correct every time. Magically, 3k miles after warranty expired, they can now diagnose the problems we've repeatedly complained about since 1st month. Never again.
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ADRIAN W.
2012 Ford Focus
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Overall Rating 1.0/5Overall Rating 1.0/5Overall Rating 1.0/5Overall Rating 1.0/5Overall Rating 1.0/5
06/17/2021
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transmission problems astronomical!!!

First you get no warning!!! then the transmission all goes to hell!! celliniods $600, module who knows still under warranty because had problem when first bought!!! but the little FORK!!!!pull transmission & $2500 later!!! PLEASE!!! sell ! sell !! before your warranty runs out!!! oh yea i forgot about air conditioning $1700 !! my car looks great & hardly any mileage but the insides have gone to SHIT!! BUYER BEWARE IF YOUR BUYING USED!!! Because I have low mileage & took incredible care of car.
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STEPHANIE M.
2012 Ford Focus
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Overall Rating 1.0/5Overall Rating 1.0/5Overall Rating 1.0/5Overall Rating 1.0/5Overall Rating 1.0/5
10/28/2023
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Crap Car

I do not recommend anyone getting this car! The transmission has been a nightmare! Unfortunately, it makes me feel like I will never want to own another Fits vehicle! My friend has the Fusion Titanium and has also had some of the same issues!
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