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How reliable is a Ford Focus?
I’m finally getting my first car, and I’m super excited! I can get a used Ford Focus for a good price, but I want the car to last a long time without major issues in the future. Is a Ford Focus reliable?
Tiffany Leung · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
We hope you are enjoying the car shopping process! The
Ford Focus
is fairly reliable—models have scored a fair to average rating for quality and reliability on J.D. Power between 2012 and 2018. The highest score was 76/100 for the 2018 model and the lowest score was 58/100 for the 2012 model.However, if you are looking at a used Ford Focus with the model year 2011 or earlier, the quality and reliability scores are all above 80/100.
Other than considering the reliability of the car model you are getting, here are a few more things you should do when buying a used car:
- Test drive the car to make sure it is in good working order—no suspicious smells or sounds, signs of previous damage, etc.
- Ask for the vehicle’s history report to find out if the car has any history of collisions.
- Check the car’s title to check the wreckage history or outstanding liens.
- Check for outstanding recalls by searching the VIN on the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s website.
If you do decide to buy the car from a private seller, you should ask for a receipt as proof of purchase to protect yourself from any potential legal issues in the future. You will also need to get new
car insurance
for your car! The Jerry
app can help you find the best rates for the coverage you need.Jerry scans quotes from more than 50 top insurance companies so that you get access to the best deals. The average user saves $887 per year.
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