2012 Ford Focus User Reviews

Pros

Styling, gas mileage, handling

Cons

transmission, "entertainment" center

Purchased As New

I bought this car over a year ago and loved it then and still do. I'm 65 years old, but not too old for a sporty car. Cornering ability with the summer tires is excellent, has lots of power and great brakes. I get 30 mpg city and 40 hwy. Can't beat that, although I have learned to drive a bit more conservatively anyway after 12 years driving a 5.9L Durango (another car I loved). Yeah, the 6-speed tranny is balky, and the recall to have it "reprogrammed" didn't seem to make much difference, but overall it does what it's supposed to do when it's supposed to. You just gotta treat it like a lady....read morehide

Pros

cute

Cons

Transmission

Purchased As New

I have had my new 2012 in the shop several times and they always say they can not find anything wrong. BUT they said the transmission is on the global reporting web site and they added my car...
I would like the car if it ran good but it rarely does...

Pros

No less than 36 MPG overall combined city/highway.

Cons

Tight fit but comfortable.

Purchased As New

One year after trading in a (44MPG) 2007 Yaris, I am confident that I made the right choice. This car has exceeded my expectations. This choice was made with some reluctance, because I felt burned by a purchase (new) made in 2000 of a TrailBlazer. I was willing to take one more chance on the American car companies, and I was glad I did it. I would recommend this car to anyone needing a reliable well designed automobile that is capable of getting better than average gas mileage. The good MPG does not happen magically. It takes some adjustments by the driver to understand how to achieve it. This is not our fathers' 1968 Dodge, and they cannot be driven the way these cars were. With that said, I conclude that trading away the best car I ever owned to purchase this one was the right choice. Go Ford....read morehide

Pros

Very good fuel economy, styling and handling

Cons

A little sluggish in low gear

Purchased As New

This is not an economy class car! Is has a very high quality feel. The titanium trim is almost as good as a luxury car. The handling is great and it is fun to drive. However the acceleration between 0 and 15 mph seems a little slow. Otherwise a great car and a better value than an Accent or Sonata....read morehide

Pros

Solid, 35 mpg $125,000 and not one problem and runs strong,, best car I ever bought

Cons

None

Purchased As New

Awesome car. I am 6'3" and only small car that fits good. I have 3 cars and I always drive this one.
Love it!

Pros

Great fuel economy, smooth ride, quiet, OK power for a 4-cylinder,

Cons

Tiny back seat, sync system freezes every once in a while

Purchased As New

My first new car purchase. I have 10000 miles so far so good. No problems to speak of. Great gas mileage, perfect for a long road trip with only two people. I would recommend this car to others. Overall it has been great.

Pros

Great looks , economy and a killer electronics

Cons

small cabin space, dealer and salesmen are clueles abut the car

Purchased As New

Great car, I bought 2013 ford focus electric, as a work car, What a stunner with a looks and extras.... Did not expect much from the car when I bought it initaly... it has a decent range after you learn how to drive it to get most out of it... about 70 miles but you can push it to 85-90 miles if you are careful...It blows the competition away, great acceleration, great extras, it has everything my Mercedes S 550 has, and more.... I love My ford touch, so easy to use and intuitive, voice command works great and it connects to everything wirelesly, i was very surprised about the utility of this little car. I am still learning the ins and outs of it, just yesterday learned that there are two bateries on the car.....Interesting, The dealers and salespeople at Ford are absolutely clueless about the car, that is so funny since the car still takes care of me despite all odds........read morehide

Pros

fuel

Purchased As New

my daughter has a 2012 ford focus and it has been in the shop 8 times tomorrow.this car has been nothing but trouble .and when she takes it in they say they fix it but never do.we got her a new car to be safe but not this car.they always say there's a lemon in every bunch so she got it and now ford wants to screw us more...read morehide

Pros

MPG, interior quality

Cons

everyone has one

Purchased As New

i traded my 2011 mustang with transmission problems in for the 2012 Focus. There were such great rebates at the time. I got a ton of extras like two tone leather, sport package & SYNC. It is an excellent commuter car. I once drove 55 in slow lane behind semi trucks and got 47mpg. I have never had transmission problems in this car. I did have those issues in the mustang though. Even though i miss the Stang, i love the comfort and MPG of this car. I commute 108 miles a day....read morehide

Pros

Looks Killer!

Cons

transmission blows, mpg is BS

Purchased As New

We have a 2012 and i just love the way it looks and feels inside. Plus their is no other car on the marked that can match the tech options and leather for this price. BUT, this transmission is a POS its been in the shop more than 4 times for the same issue. And the last 2 times in they have kept it for over a week. I am currently going through the lemon law process here in CA because my wife just doesn't feel safe in it. The car has stalled out on her 2 times in a intersection and once on me at a light. Just so you know, when the problem is bad it drives like a manual missing 1st and 2nd gear....read morehide