2012 Ford Focus

SEL Hatchback

2.0L I4 FI DOHC

Automatic

1FAHP3M20CL108347

Rebuilt, Rebuildable & Reconstructed

Gasoline

History: I purchased the vehicle from a dealer as a salvage vehicle. The vehicle was involved in an accident causing damage to the right rear door, right quarter panel, RR wheel, and front bumper. At the conclusion of the accident, the front of the vehicle suffered minor damage to the left side of the bumper upon coming to rest in a ditch with water. Half the transmission was under water which seeped into the transmission. The vehicle was taken to two reputable & licensed repair facilities to repair the mechanical damage and then repair the vehicle body. The transmission was replaced with a used 2012 transmission with 12,600 miles when installed. The Focus has functioned flawlessly since I received the vehicle after being repaired. I have driven 4,500 trouble free driving miles since registering this car. New the Focus stickered for $24,600, loaded with heated leather seats, dual climate control, power seats, & most options just shy of the Titanium's offerings. Model Overview This new model Focus is offered in 5-door hatchback form, in SEL trim, with a 6-speed PowerShift dual-clutch automatic transmission. All Focus models for 2012 include a new 2.0L direct-injection 4-cylinder engine, making 160 horsepower and 146 pound-feet of torque. Ford's Ti-VCT variable valve timing system helps provide stronger response through the rev range while saving fuel at other times. Ford anticipates up to 40 mpg on the highway. I have achieved 44.3 MPG on the highway with this vehicle travelling at 70 MPH. With a 4-wheel independent suspension--combining a semi-isolated front subframe and a control-blade multi-link rear suspension--along with 4-wheel disc brakes, the Focus has stronger performance credentials than most small cars. The suspension is tuned to be quite firm yet has enough give to soak up heaves and potholes; Ford's electric power-steering system provides good steering weighting and responsiveness as well. In addition, a new torque vectoring system, included with the standard stability control system, balances torque delivery between the front wheels for better poise out of corners. With an all-new shape influenced by what Ford calls 'kinetic design,' the new Focus sedan and hatchback employ some of the same design attributes ahead of the rear doors, with a crisp, narrow grille, lower trapezoidal intake, steeply sloped windshield and a deeply sculpted hood and front fenders. Deep creases running along the doors also accent the wedge-like stance. Front seats in the Focus are supportive buckets, provided with the Sport Package. The hatchback has ample for most adults. Cargo space is quite generous. The back seat folds forward nearly flat. SEL trims get SYNC, dual-zone climate control and upgraded trims. A Sport Package, including a stiffer suspension, larger 17-inch wheels, & performance tires. It also packages with an upgraded Sony sound system, as well as satellite radio and HD Radio with an iTunes Tagging function. Other features in the Focus include multi-color interior ambient lighting & a back-up sensor alarm.