Overview & Reviews

In addition to numerous trim level and option revisions, all Focus models get standard keyless entry, antilock brakes and stability control. Sync now includes the ability to provide directions, traffic and information when paired with mobile phones.

• Innovative Sync system, good fuel economy, plush ride quality, low price.

• Budget interior materials, lacking in polish and refinement, no telescoping steering wheel.

User Reviews:

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  O-K until transmission went out - 2010 Ford Focus
  By wvnurse - May 15 - 9:25 am

  I bought the Focus as a used car with 20k miles. Tires were not so hot so replaced them. I drive 100-150 miles daily & needed good fuel economy. It gets about 30-35 on highway & much less in town. Have not had much difficulty until the transmission went out at 93,000 miles. Oil changes & check ups are done on time by the dealers service department. The dealer has had it since March 17 tried 3 transmissions which were not good and is still looking for one. I authorized a new one but for some reason the dealers service department is balking on it. Getting close to 2 months with no replacement to be found. Thinking about just giving it to the dealer & getting a Toyota.

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  4 years, 112,000 miles and still going strong - 2010 Ford Focus
  By afcarr - May 5 - 2:50 pm

  I bought this car for a daily 132 mile round trip commute. This car was on my short list because it is one of few in the category that I can fit into easily - 62" and 210 pounds. I average 36 mpg overall - a little worse in the summer running AC all the time. Comfort is acceptable for a 2 hour commute. Leather and heated seats are pluses for comfort in winter. I do not like SYNC as it does not work with my cellphone. I have had only 1 warranty repair - a head gasket at about 80K miles. At 4 plus years the car looks and drives like new. It is no beauty, but I can live with it for the long run.

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  Go kart handling, go kart fit and finish. - 2010 Ford Focus
  By mitsu3kgto - November 12 - 9:06 am

  I bought this car for a cheap fuel savvy commuter and it was just that. Ive had the car from new and now have 70,000 miles on it. It has never broken down and I have averaged 30mpg during my ownership. I drive this car extremely rough and demand a lot more out of it than it can really put up with, so for that it wins some points. I bought this car knowing I wouldnt have it for life, I changed the oil every 10,000 miles. The original brakes were terrible and vibrated from the beginning so I swapped them out, as with the tires that wore out at 20k and were god awful in the rain. I slapped some expensive tires on and it made the car much better overall.

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  Like it but it chews up tires - 2010 Ford Focus
  By frodo922 - October 8 - 8:56 pm

  I bought the car new in 2010 and have averaged 39.5 mpg for the 50K miles its been driven (about 38mpg during the summer with the air on). I bought it for the mileage and features, which Im satisfied with, but the tire noise and constant rotation is a pain. I just noticed that my drivers side front tire has worn bald on the inside and taking it in for new front tires. After every rotation, the tire noise got a little worse. There is a class action law suit in Calf. for this problem.

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  Best Deal for the price - 2010 Ford Focus
  By newman88 - September 13 - 11:10 am

  This Car will not blow you away with its outrageous performance or upscale interior, but for the money this is the best car I have ever had, I am very impressed with just about everything. Its a compact so performance, comfort, and features arent the top of the line but bang for the buck is exceptional

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  I love this car - 2010 Ford Focus
  By bstraw - June 18 - 1:42 pm

  I needed to downsize from the Trailblazer I had and needed something that was a lot better on gas milegae so I looked at the Focus. Ive had mine for a few months and really like it. Other than the road noise which I read may be either the factory (kumho) tires or rims and the fact that my ignition coil went out at 40k thousand miles I love this car and would defintely purchase another one.

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  Not sure..... - 2010 Ford Focus
  By chararoberson - August 8 - 1:23 am

  I bought this car brand new in Jan 2010. In Feb 2011 the throttle needed to be replaced. I was not able to go over 50 mph until it was replaced. It went out on me at night on a freeway when I was diving at highspeeds...very scary. In Aug (6mos later) the driver side window would not go up. A switch needed to be replaced. Have to wat one weeke for the part to ome in. Very disappointed and concerned about these occurences. I shouldt have to deal w/mechanical breakdowns on a car less than 2 yrs old. Thinking if I should trade it in for a Subaru.

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  Great car - 2010 Ford Focus
  By nrudolph - June 11 - 9:51 pm

  Follow up review. 9 months, 26,000 miles later. I replaced the OE Kumho tires with some Continental Extremecontact DWS, and that further improved the already good ride, gave it better grip in the corners, and a quieter ride as well. Ive had zero problems since Ive owned it, and its fun to drive, with the A/C off it has plenty of power, and the transmission is responsive and the gears are well spaced for a 4-speed unit. It has tons of grip, and very little body lean in the corners, it just grips and grips. However, with the A/C on, and passengers in the car, the little 2.0 gets a little overwhelmed when getting up to speed. At WOT, the A/C shuts off anyway, so no big deal.

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  Surprisingly Great Little Car! - 2010 Ford Focus
  By red84 - June 9 - 10:01 pm

  I got this car a year and a half ago as a company vehicle. I chose it over the Corolla because of all the problems Toyota was having at the time with the accelerator issues, and I wanted to buy an American made car. It had 327mi on it when I got it. Well, 1.5 yrs, 37,000 miles later, no problems whatsoever. I had never owned a Ford before and am pleasantly surprised with the quality. I drive on average 120mi a day for work, sometimes more, sometimes less. During the winter I was getting upwards of 38mpg! The only complaint I have is that I hit a big pothole and now the front end squeaks on turns. I would recommend this car to anyone. I would buy a Ford again.

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  I might buy another Ford.... - 2010 Ford Focus
  By tait1977 - March 17 - 12:47 pm

  Have had my 2010 Ford Focus for 5 months. the car set for a week and wouldnt start. charged batt and started. 4 days later sitting died again. took it to Ford and they found nothing. dont trust car to sit now for an extended period of time.