Used Ford Focus for Sale in South Bend, IN

This four-door sedan is an excellent family car. The trunk is generous, and the back seats fold down to allow for more and versatile storage. This model has power drivers seat and heated seats, which have been a lifesaver in the winter. The seats are comfortable, and the dash layout intuitive and easy-to-read. It also has a little perk of LED trim lighting, which has a color you can change at will. Satellite radio and the SYNC Bluetooth connection allow for voice calls and auxiliary audio through the car speakers. Ford regularly makes SYNC firmware updates for this model, as well. My model has a sunroof which has performed well and without leaks. This model has a recall on the airbags, so make sure it has seen a dealer in the last two years for that update. For a four cylinder, the engine has some get-up-and-go. Minimal repairs have been needed in my seven years of ownership with regular maintenance, and I'm currently at over 110k miles. Repairs that have been needed were on odd things and started early in ownership. The windshield wiper fluid tube came unhooked from the hood and refuses to stay glued, squirting fluid all over the engine instead. Two rows of the rear windshield defrost stopped working.

The vehicle is comfortable and easy to drive. The quality is poor. The worst part is it makes a loud shuttering noise when driving up hill. A car that doesn't sound good makes people worry, and bad sounds make the car sound of poor quality. There was a computer update, which we had completed at our local Ford dealership, but that did not help. The trunk cover also comes off the hinges frequently. The gas mileage is amazing, though. I drive a lot, and I am always comfortable in this car. It would be nice if there was more room in the back seat for the car seats to fit better and the kids to have more leg room. It's very difficulty for all three kids to buckle in their car seats in the back. I have one in an infant seat and two in boosters. It's a nightmare trying to buckle them every time. I would not recommend this vehicle if you have more than one child. Even if they are not in car seats anymore the back seat is super tight.