2017 Ford Focus Customer Reviews

Pros

• Reliability

  Everything works well

• Ride and Handling

  No issues so far

Cons

Pros

• Seat Comfort

  It's comfortable when I am driving in the car.

• Braking

  The brakes work very well.

• Interior Space

  It's somewhat small and I love it! If you want lots of space in your vehicle, this is not the car for you. It suits me quite nicely.

Cons

• Fuel Economy

  I feel like the car burns gas very quickly. It could just be me. It might burn gas just like my previous car.

• Ride and Handling

  1) The steering wheel has a lot of buttons on them which can be distracting for me if I accidentally press a button. 2) When you put the car in reverse, there is a camera there. I don't utilize that feature. That is also a distraction for me. I just make sure to look both ways continuously to make sure I'm in the clear.

Pros

• Cost to Maintain

  great gas mileage, easy to drive and handle, great commuter car.

• Reliability

  so far it has been as advertised. no issues!

• Cargo Space

  trunk space is huge. backseat folds down for extra space.

Cons

• Power

  not a lot of get up and go, but the gas mileage you get is worth it.

Pros

• Power

  Instant power, all wheel drive, and fast when you need it.

• Ride and Handling

  Brakes are great in wet or dry and it's glued to the road all the time.

• Styling

  It has the kind of looks the make you turn and look at it when your walking away from it.

Cons

• Fuel Economy

  It's not really a con, it just drinks fuel faster than you'd expect a 4 cylinder to.

• Cost to Maintain

  The Ford Focus RS comes with the performance parts and, for example, Brembo brakes cost alot when they need servicing.

• Technology and Entertainment

  The only issue I've had with this car is the infotainment system disconnecting my Android Auto constantly.

Pros

• Fuel Economy

  yes

• Interior Space

  good

• Dashboard

  gud

Cons

• Fuel Economy

Pros

• Power

Cons

• Seat Comfort

  The Recaro seats are only for those with a narrow bottom.

Pros

• Ride and Handling

Cons

Pros

• Power

• Ride and Handling

• Technology and Entertainment

Cons

• Fuel Economy

• Interior Space

Pros

• Fuel Economy

  Exceeds expectations

• Cost to Maintain

  Low cost of ownership

• Seat Comfort

  Being 6ft for I'm a bigger guy plenty of room in this vehicle

Cons

• Dashboard

  A little cheap feeling but okay

• Cabin Noise

  It's a little noisy

• Interior Space

  Hopefully you don't have tall rear passengers and you'll be good

Pros

• Cargo Space

  My specific vehicle is a hatchback. Previously I owned a 2006 Focus. One of the first things I noted was that my back seats folded flat with ease. This provided a fairly large amount of trunk space. Adequate enough to fit 2 people comfortably if laying down. It surprised me a bit how much the trunk of this vehicle was capable of holding as well, compared to my previous Focus.

• Braking

  As with most more modern Ford cars, the stronger braking capabilities have saved me from t-boning clueless drivers more than once since owning this car. The brakes are gentle but still strong enough to halt the car at a moments notice.

• Reliability

  I have noticed these cars are quite versatile in different environments. They cope quite well in heavy rain and snow, granted the driver is alert and driving with care. Very rarely is it required of me to take my car for repairs aside from basic maintenance. No broken gauges, parts or otherwise as far as I have owned it. My previous Focus had a transmission that nearly outlasted the car itself. I am hoping for that reliability in this vehicle as well, though I am highly aware of the potential for transmission issues in these newer Ford Focuses.

Cons

• Cabin Noise

  HVAC system is VERY loud. When maxed out, almost sounds like a hand dryer. There is also a flaw in which when setting the air to top/bottom vents, the airflow becomes very weak even when set to the highest fan setting. This vehicle also very much picks up on most road noises. While it is certainly preference of the driver, you can also hear the engine quite loudly from inside the cabin. I don’t mind it at all, but it is certainly something to keep in mind.

• Dashboard

  Despite the car being called a “Focus”, it is without a doubt very difficult to focus on the various innumerable amount of buttons and options set on the dash. Unless you are familiar with the car right from the get go, you should expect to take some time to learn these controls before driving, as they can become a distraction to unfamiliar drivers.

• Power

  This car (2017 SE Hatchback) offers roughly about 140hp. This is by no means a powerful car, but it is more on the peppy side. You can definitely expect to accelerate, just not quickly. Don’t even try to pass that Camaro on your way to work, it won’t be in your favor. This car is most adequate for small families or for single person owners just looking for a reliable vehicle.