Shortly after I go this car, it started making shuttering sounds when accelerating and going up hill. There was a recall from Ford to the transmission (computer update). I took my car in and had the update done, but it didn't really help. My car still makes the horrible sound and shakes when coming up my sloped driveway. It sounds like it is falling apart. I have had trouble with it making other random noises as well. I also had to replace the water pump three times in the past six months. The car seems to have a problem with overheating. I bought the car new, it is only four years old with 99,000 miles. I would have expected it to last until at least 300,000 miles, as any car that is well taken care of should. I wouldn't have already expected it to sound like it's falling apart Thankfully, it does very well on gas The interior is not bad and overall it is pretty comfortable to drive in for a small car. I am able to fit three car seats in the back, slightly cramped, but doable. I do have trouble with the back hatch inside trunk cover falling off almost every time I open the hatch. It's really annoying. The car is a nice color and looks sharp from the outside. I get a lot of compliments on it.

For starters, the 2013 Ford Focus SE has amazing pick up and speed capabilities that you wouldn't expect just by looking at her. It's way too easy to start speeding when 70mph rides just as smooth as 30 mph. The electronics are of exceptional quality also. This is the first car I've ever been able to link to my iPhone's Bluetooth, and it makes for a very safe drive when I can activate a call with just a steering wheel button and my voice.