Overview & Reviews

User Reviews:

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  Not a bad compact car! - 2016 Ford Focus
  By Jtc - October 26 - 2:34 pm

  Not that the power shift transmission is not a Automatic, it is a manual with automatic shifting. Overall a good little ride for the money. I like the sportier look the 2016 with the Se appearance package has.

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  A perfect car - 2016 Ford Focus
  By Armin - October 3 - 7:07 pm

  A perfect car with great handling..have the ecoboost 3 cylinder and it is really the car i really love ...its not expensive and i enjoy driving it..

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  Good car but having buyers remorse. - 2016 Ford Focus
  By Jeff Sandburg - October 23 - 11:32 pm

  I am about 5 months into owning this car. I have put a little over 6,000 miles on it and it is already going into the shop for the second time due to the transmission issues. The automated manual transmissions in these focus are horrible, in my opinion. It jerks and shifts hard to the point where I hear metal grinding. This car is new. I should not be having these problems. Very disappointed in Ford to put out a car like this. I do love the look of the car and interior. The engine performance is great but its hard to enjoy the ride when your car violently shakes off the light. Would be a wonderful car if a conventional automatic transmission was used.

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  Upgrade from a Prius C to a Ford Focus Hatchback - 2016 Ford Focus
  By SHERRY SMITH - August 10 - 7:15 am

  I traded in a 2013 Prius C for a 2016 Ford Focus Hatchback. I am very happy with the Focus. The Focus is slightly longer and wider than the Prius C. The materials used in the Focus interior are a higher quality than the materials used in the Prius C. The Focus is more comfortable, quieter and has more pep than the Prius C. The Prius C had quite a bit of road noise while driving, making it hard, at times, to listen to music or be on the phone. There are two things I miss about the Prius C: 1) the wonderful gas mileage (52 mpg) and 2) the hands-free entry (I never had to pull my key out, the door unlocked automatically when I approached the car). I am still getting used to having to unlock the Focus with the key fob. (Such a minor inconvenience, however I REALLY liked the push-button start in the Prius and the auto-unlock, making getting in and out of the car hands-free.) Another Focus plus: the seat warmer in the Focus has 3 temperatures where the Prius C only had 1 (and the heat seemed to toggle on and off). Also, the Focus has a heated steering wheel, which comes with the All-Weather package. Again, something I never thought I wanted! Now that I have it, I love it. Perfect for Michigan winters. All in all, the Focus is a superior car to the Prius C, with high quality materials and a solid, stable, peppy feel behind the wheel. It is excellent quality for the price. I highly recommend the 2016 Ford Focus Hatchback.

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  Great value - 2016 Ford Focus
  By Jordan R - July 8 - 8:52 pm

  Purchased a 2016 Focus SE w/Sport Appearance package as a daily driver. Mix of city/expressway driving. IMO the Sport appearance package is the best bang for the buck. You get a ton of features with it including: rear disc brakes, upgraded rear bumper, painted lower trim, fog lights, upgraded front honeycomb trim, paddle shifters, leather steering wheel, leather shifter, and 17" upgraded wheels and tires. All that for about a grand more. I will admit the "leather" on the steering wheel is nothing to write home about, but it is better than the standard wheel on the S. I liked the Mazda 3, but given the discounts and incentives combined with the better priced packages the Focus came out much much cheaper. Mazdas appearance package for example is 1750 and if you get it on the i-Sport you have to add an additional package further increasing the costs. MSRP on iSport and iTouring (how I would equip) were 1500 and 2500 higher respectively. Fuel economy has been right around the combined mark of 30, sometimes up to 32 combined. It wont win any races but the engine is smooth and has enough power for passing. I find the electronic steering very good, I never feel any vagueness or sluggishness. Its very direct and dialed in well. Prior years have had problems with the powershift dual clutch trans. So far Ive not had any issues, but Ive been driving dual clutch trans since 2007. There are certain quirks about them that arent seen in a conventional auto with a torque converter. I may end up buying the extended warranty depending on how others fair with the trans. I plan on keeping this car a long time. I love the multi-function display and its many options. It has a display with info on several catagories or you can focus in on one catagory such as a digital speedometer. The eco stuff is kind of goofy and seems pointless. Ive already achieved "Eco Champion" even though I have no idea how I did it. I dont drive with economy in mind. I did have the display freeze on me one time during a 40 mile trip. I attempted to switch from Trip 1 to Trip 2 and it hung up with a blank blue background with miles and gears displayed. The miles were stuck and did not go up. Once I got to my destination the screen stayed on with the key out of the ignition. Eventually it went out and came back to normal once I restarted the car. The miles did jump up to the expected amount. Has not happened since, so hopefully it was a fluke. Steering wheel controls are plentiful and work well. Bluetooth audio streaming works well and picks up quick. I prefer paddle shifters to the +/- on the gear shifter. If in manual mode and making a left turn - to shift into 2nd the upshift button will be up at the 12 oclock position. Its just awkward, but my GTI was like that as well. My Evo MR has it on the column so they dont move with the wheel. Back seat is a little tight in the leg room department, but I will rarely have anyone back there. Little touches like dual USB, hinged 12v power cover, coin slot, arm rest tray, and a plethora of cubbies are very nice. Has the three blinks option when using the turn signal which I prefer. It may seem kind of cheesy but I like the wipers. They arent normal in their sweep, they kind of come out of the middle. I would call it euro-style. This also means you dont get the half moon missed spot in the middle since they fold back into that spot. Theres a couple of minor annoyances Ive uncovered after owning it for a few months. First is the top of the dashboard is not dull enough and reflects onto the windshield quite a bit in the mornings driving directly east. Next is there is a slight dip in the dash where it meets the windshield (this is for the defroster). Normally this wouldnt be any sort of issue but it causes a visual distortion due to the reflection change. For example if you are driving along a road marked with a solid line to the right - you will notice the line will shift on the bottom inch or so of the windshield due to this. Once you see this it WILL annoy you. I had to point it out to a passenger and once they noticed it it bothered them too. Last the key I have is not smart (thats a different package) I wish however that it at least folded or something. Its a bit bulky and "old fashioned". Audi/VW keys for example flip out like a switch blade and as such fit better in your pocket. I am overall very happy with this purchase and would buy it again if I had a mulligan.

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  New focus real value - 2016 Ford Focus
  By Gary Verburg - June 30 - 4:22 am

  Great gas mileage at a great price. Forty miles to the gallon and $10,000 less than a hybrid.

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  Wow! Ford has really put together a winner here. - 2016 Ford Focus
  By Steven Sullivan - April 1 - 12:50 pm

  It feels like a larger car when sliding along the highway absorbing bumps and breaks in the road. The leather seats and wonderful environment make you feel very comfortable no matter what is happening outside...get the Titanium. The voice activated GPS is amazing. It take only a few minutes to learn how to go places efficiently and safely. I sometimes wish the engine had more torque like my GTI. But the gas mileage improvement is well worth it. Just relax and get there safe and comfortably. This car has maximum safety in mind. They thought of everything. The Ford engineers added every relevant safety feature to this package.

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  Bought it for the Great Gas Mileage - 2016 Ford Focus
  By Paul G. - December 2 - 1:39 pm

  Id previously owned two 2003 Focus hatchbacks with automatic transmissions that my sons drove. Id always been impressed with their quick acceleration and solid handling. After reading reviews on this generation, I purchased a well-equipped model, but with the manual transmission (so as to avoid the issues so many others had complained about with the DCT). It easily delivers 2 out of 3 things I wanted - terrific fuel economy (30 MPG after 1300 miles, though my shorter trips as the weather is becoming cold its getting me around 27 MPG), and very nimble handling. Other bonuses: its fun to drive, the German manual tranny & clutch are the smoothest Ive ever had, its quiet, the interior is nicely appointed. Contrary to what some say, the back seat leg room seems adequate for my 511" teenager. Also, the storage space is fine, especially with the rear seats folded. The third thing? I can get "zippy" (my wifes word) acceleration, but only if I rev high in 1st & 2nd gears. I also drive an 07 Mustang GT, so I think Im just having to deal with the adjustment. The older 2.3L 4-speed AOD models Ive driven seemed to move very quickly, but they probably also lingered in the lower gears. My major complaint: There is NO elbow room. When Im by myself (which is why I bought this - I no longer needed the SUV I was driving before), all is good. When theres a passenger in the car, theres just not enough space. Yes, I have broad shoulders, so this may not be a problem for you. While I shift, it seems Im always jostling the passenger unless theyre planted as far right as possible in their seat. Leather seats are a little sticky. Every day, at first application, the brakes grab hard. Id also have liked an auto-dimming mirror, but on the whole, Im very happy with my new purchase.

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  First Ford! Great Vehicle! - 2016 Ford Focus
  By Matt L - September 9 - 12:26 pm

  Just picked up a brand new 2016 Focus and Im in love! Great vehicle with a surprising amount of pep and very zippy steering. This car is fun to drive and is great for both highway and city traffic settings. The quick manueverability has already helped me get out of gridlock a couple times and the 201a package with Sync 3 and Sony sound system rocks. I got a great deal on this car and Im very impressed with the quality.

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  Sporty drive in an economy car. Above the rest! - 2016 Ford Focus
  By Rickey Silverman - April 10 - 1:33 pm

  The best features of this car are its attractive looks, driveability and availabiity of many trim levels, engines, tires and wheels allowing you to choose your own style. I love my SE with the sports and trim packages and the automatic. The controls are simple and logical, the backup camera is a a useful tool for in town parking and I am thoroughly enjoying the Sirius stereo and handy bluetooth compatibility. The car feels smooth and responsive and handles beautifully. It is a quiet as a Cadillac my friends say. Comfortable too especially in front. The rear seats are a bit small though. The car also doesnt seem to have great traction in the wet though. I have yet to experience the New England winter yet. I like having the paddle shifter for the automatic too, though I havent used it much.I am not worried about reliability as it is a lease! Enjoyable and fun drive.More fun than the Subaru Impreza and the Toyota Corolla, plus I love having a hatchback.