2012 Ford Focus
Crash Test Safety Ratings
CarComplaints.com Notes: You should probably steer clear of the 2012 Focus. Otherwise, you might not be able to steer at all.
The 2012 is the first Focus to offer Electronic Power Assist Steering (EPAS). It's also the first year with massive power steering failure. These things are not mutually exclusive.
And while you wait for your steering to disappear, you'll be greeted with a transmission that shudders, vibrates or won't shift at all.
NCAP 5-Star Crash Test & Rollover Safety Ratings
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| 2012 Focus 5 DR FWD | | | | | | |
IIHS Crash Test & Rollover Safety Ratings
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2012 Ford Focus 4-door sedan
2012 Ford Focus 4-door sedan Good performance in front, side, rear and rollover tests.
| Moderate Overlap Front | Small Overlap Driver | Small Overlap Passenger | Side | Rear1 | Rollover2 |
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Overall Structure Head/Neck Injury Chest Injury Left Leg Injury Right Leg Injury Restraints Full IIHS Moderate Overlap Crash Test report » |
Overall Structure Head/Neck Injury Chest Injury Hip/Thigh Injury Lower Leg Injury Restraints Full IIHS Small Overlap Driver-side Crash Test report » |
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Overall Structure DriverHead ProtectionHead/Neck Injury Torso Injury Pelvis/Legs Injury Rear PassengerHead ProtectionHead/Neck Injury Torso Injury Pelvis/Legs Injury Full IIHS Side Impact Crash Test report » |
Overall Geometry Dynamic Full IIHS Rear Impact Crash Test report » |
Overall Full IIHS Rollover Safety report » |
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1 — Manual cloth seat. 2 — Rating also applies to the 4-door hatchback (5-door) version. | |||||
Ratings only apply to the model and body or seat type tested. The date of manufacture and optional safety equipment can affect results. For full details see www.iihs.org.