2012 Ford Focus Price & Specs

The saga between Ford Focus, Fiesta, and EcoSport owners with the Blue Oval over defective Powershift transmissions has arrived in the High Court.

C Maher purchased this Ford Focus used for $20,990 (including all on-road costs) in 2022. C Maher would buy this car again because: "I would absolutely buy this car again. The Focus is the perfect car for me and ticks all the boxes. It looks very dynamic and modern, handles flawlessly, and has all the features I could need. More exotic than your Hyundai i30, Kia Cerato, or Toyota Corolla. "

This year, we said goodbye to some thrifty hybrids, hot hatchbacks, cute drop-tops, and some budget-friendly fare.

European Focus production is ending as Ford pivots to a more SUV-centric line-up with more American styling and potentially higher margins.

Two of the best hot hatches money can buy are being retired from Australian showrooms, as stock shortages bite and Ford focuses on volume.

The German plant that produces the Ford Focus is expected to close in 2025, casting doubt on the small car's future.

Ford is reportedly reducing production of its Focus range, leading to speculation its plant could be shuttered.

A potential oil leak in 2019-22 Ford Fiesta and Focus models could lead to an engine fire.

Owners have said they've taken delivery of special edition Ford Focus ST-3s, only to find they're missing advertised features.

Ford Australia is delaying the launch of the Focus ST, and won't substitute in an older infotainment system to get it here sooner.

Ford has been forced to produce the updated Focus with its older, smaller touchscreen in Europe, though it's unclear yet if Australia is affected.

Sam purchased this Ford Focus used for $28,000 (including all on-road costs) in 2021. Sam would buy this car again because: "Yes, I would buy it again. My Focus ST is an excellent compromise between being a practical and comfortable car for weekly duties, while being a pleasure to carve some corners with over the weekends. So far, if it's been a packed full airport pickup, winding road of Apollo Bay or countless freeway trips, the ST has handled all with ease and pleasure."

Cameron M purchased this Ford Focus used for $5500 (including all on-road costs) in 2021. Cameron M would buy this car again because: "I’d buy the Focus again, as I have 3 times already, because it’s such a perfect car. It handles perfectly, drives smoothly, looks very modern for its age, and is always a head turner. The LW Focus was definitely a once in a lifetime thing. "

In 2021, we lost two brands and 18 nameplates in the Australian market, and there were a handful of other discontinuations worth noting.

The updated Ford Focus ST performance range-topper has been detailed ahead of its 2022 launch in Australia.

Whether it's a lack of supply or a lack of buyer awareness, these 10 new cars simply don't sell well in Australia... and they ought to.