2012 Ford Focus Reviews, Pricing & Specs
What owners say
"Overall, owners of the 2012 Ford Focus appreciate its great fuel economy, reliability, and smooth handling. Many drivers find it to be a good value for the price, especially for commuting or small families. However, some concerns have been raised about the transmission issues and limited cargo space, alongside complaints about blind spots and interior comfort."
Affordable but with transmission trouble I dont want to have to fix.
June 7, 2026Transmission failure twice in 60K miles. Paid for by ford, with rental so not so bad. Loved all else, except it was noisy on the highway. Probably tires as they still had about 25% wear left at 60K. RF window motor went out. Did not replace due to $300 to do so. I drove mostly freeway so did a lot of miles...overall avg MPG was 35. Performance was great, drove like a sports car. Look at reviews, if transmission gets fixed, great car.
December 8, 2014I like the gas mileage this car offers, it has saved our family plenty of money. The handling is precise; I feel safe driving this car during any weather. Safety was the reason we choose this car, it was rated highly. It silenced all worry I had about Ford reliability, I am very glad that I chose this car instead of a foreign one.
December 5, 2013What owners say
Affordable but with transmission trouble I dont want to have to fix.
June 7, 2026Transmission failure twice in 60K miles. Paid for by ford, with rental so not so bad. Loved all else, except it was noisy on the highway. Probably tires as they still had about 25% wear left at 60K. RF window motor went out. Did not replace due to $300 to do so. I drove mostly freeway so did a lot of miles...overall avg MPG was 35. Performance was great, drove like a sports car. Look at reviews, if transmission gets fixed, great car.
December 8, 2014I like the gas mileage this car offers, it has saved our family plenty of money. The handling is precise; I feel safe driving this car during any weather. Safety was the reason we choose this car, it was rated highly. It silenced all worry I had about Ford reliability, I am very glad that I chose this car instead of a foreign one.
December 5, 2013i would recommend this car to anyone, you will love it the first time you drive it, lots of technology, you can go a whole week on a full tank of gas, powerful enough to have fun with and maintenance isn't expensive over all great car to have
July 10, 2013This car is perfect for my commute between Baltimore and Washington. It gets great gas mileage, its comfy, and is very reliable. The acceleration leaves a lot to be desired but, its fine for my gridlocked commute. Love SYNC and the ability to stream Pandora.
May 21, 2013Avoid this car and it’s cousin the Fiesta. The Ford PowerShift transmission will slip and fail if the car doesn’t force shut down on you while driving. No real support from Ford for any of their design and manufacturing faults. I’d rate it 0/5 stars if I could.
September 1, 2021I think the Focus is underrated. You get some of the same qualities as higher priced vehicles but at cheaper prices. It also has a smooth ride and handles great! Im very pleased!
January 4, 2021Not a big fan of the blind spots in the back, or the lack of cargo space. Had great gas mileage, and was reliable in getting around. Not overly costly, but not flashy either. Would make a great car for a small family, or a college student
December 9, 2014The car drove very well. Loved the fuel economy! It had a very sharp looking aero dynamic body style. The ride was very pleasant even on less than perfect roadways. Other than being cramped for room with the grandchildren on board and the low ride, I have nothing but good to say about the 2012 Ford Focus.
October 22, 2014This car gets excellent fuel economy cruising in the city and on the interstates and highways. It is well styled and has a high quality interior. There were a few hiccups with the dealer and some warranty work early on but it was all taken care of.
October 7, 2014Trims & specs
Base MSRP $22,200 | Seating 5 |
Engine 2.0L 160 hp I4 | Cargo Capacity 13.2 cu ft |
Combined MPG 33 | Drivetrain FWD |
Base MSRP $20,500 | Seating 5 |
Engine 2.0L 160 hp I4 | Cargo Capacity 13.2 cu ft |
Combined MPG 33 | Drivetrain FWD |
Base MSRP $17,500 | Seating 5 |
Engine 2.0L 160 hp I4 | Cargo Capacity 13.2 cu ft |
Combined MPG 31 | Drivetrain FWD |
Base MSRP $16,500 | Seating 5 |
Engine 2.0L 160 hp I4 | Cargo Capacity 13.2 cu ft |
Combined MPG 31 | Drivetrain FWD |
Base MSRP $22,700 | Seating 5 |
Engine 2.0L 160 hp I4 | Cargo Capacity 23.8 cu ft |
Combined MPG 33 | Drivetrain FWD |
Base MSRP $21,300 | Seating 5 |
Engine 2.0L 160 hp I4 | Cargo Capacity 23.8 cu ft |
Combined MPG 33 | Drivetrain FWD |
Base MSRP $18,300 | Seating 5 |
Engine 2.0L 160 hp I4 | Cargo Capacity 23.8 cu ft |
Combined MPG 31 | Drivetrain FWD |
Pricing trends
MSRP range
$16,500 - $22,700
Current avg. market price
$6,545
Trending up by 2.7% this month
May 2026 - October 2026
