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3.5
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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
verified customer Verified Owner
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
verified customer Verified Owner
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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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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SALLY R.
2012 Ford Focus
Overall Rating 3.0/5Overall Rating 3.0/5Overall Rating 3.0/5Overall Rating 3.0/5Overall Rating 3.0/5
07/10/2016

2012 Focus

I have always had good luck with my Fords. This is my second focus and unfortunately I purchased the year that has had several transmission issues. It gets great mileage and is dependable
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MELISSA P.
2012 Ford Focus
Overall Rating 3.0/5Overall Rating 3.0/5Overall Rating 3.0/5Overall Rating 3.0/5Overall Rating 3.0/5
04/18/2017

Wouldn't buy again

The overall quality of the vehicle has been pretty good and It's the perfect size with great gas mileage for me but the transmission they've put into these models have left me on the side of the road a few times and it takes weeks to get an appt with any Ford Dealership to get the recall fixed so you just have to risk the transmission having issues while you're driving or pay for a rental. They should have done more testing on it before releasing it.
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SALLY R.
2012 Ford Focus
Overall Rating 3.0/5Overall Rating 3.0/5Overall Rating 3.0/5Overall Rating 3.0/5Overall Rating 3.0/5
05/09/2017

Great mileage

Issues with transmission has been frustrating and still having issues with it but can afford the cost of repeated. I do like my car with that exception. It's the " bad transmission" year. I think ford should cover the repairs for at least 10 years.
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SARAH S.
2012 Ford Focus
verified customer Verified Owner
Overall Rating 3.0/5Overall Rating 3.0/5Overall Rating 3.0/5Overall Rating 3.0/5Overall Rating 3.0/5
09/03/2018
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okay car....

Great on gas, comfortable, poor transmission quality.
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IRVING 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
09/13/2018
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Ford Focus Hatchback

The car runs well. The gas mileage is very good. But there is some concern with the auto transmission. It hesitates in drive at times.
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KAREN 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
12/05/2018
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Okay car

This car is okay but the transmission could be a lot better. The jerking and hesitation is a real pain in the neck. Then the front wheels never get traction after starting from a complete stop even though i paid a lot of money for the best tires but otherwise it is a okay car. It gets me to where i need to go since i am a nanny and transport 3 kids.
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SARAH 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
12/19/2018
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Could be a better made vehical.

Always seems to be problems. I currently have a recall on the vehical for the engine light. I would love another ford, but can't afford another vehical. Trying to make this last.
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GRACE G.
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
01/17/2019
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Transmission Issues

This car is great on gas especially using the E85. The Bluetooth compatibility is great with any smartphone. The thing that has been the most frustrating is the transmission problem. It’s a good car but once the warranty expires no one wants to have to keep revisiting the same issue.
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