jgretch44 Posted August 18, 2011 Share Posted August 18, 2011 Hi, everyone! I am about to be the proud owner of my first Ford. I ordered a 2012 Focus SEL and am very anxiously awaiting its arrival. I have driven a Volvo for the past ten years and am ready for better fuel efficiency and lower maintenance costs, plus the exceptional advanced technology that ford provides. Are there any focus owners with words of wisdom for me? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fordmantpw Posted August 18, 2011 Share Posted August 18, 2011 Congrats and welcome aboard! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClutchTime Posted August 19, 2011 Share Posted August 19, 2011 The Powershift transmission may take some getting used to. It doesn't feel like most automatics at times. If you're easy with your right foot, you can get tanks that average 40 mpg without the SFE package. If you can't keep your foot out of it, I can understand. It still gets better mileage than babying a 2011. I've felt it spin a tire in a turn while shifting from 1st to 2nd. It's a fun little car and much better than the outgoing model. Just keep the oil changed with a quality filter and it should last a while. Best of all, there's no timing belt to worry about since it's chain driven! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jgretch44 Posted August 24, 2011 Author Share Posted August 24, 2011 The Powershift transmission may take some getting used to. It doesn't feel like most automatics at times. If you're easy with your right foot, you can get tanks that average 40 mpg without the SFE package. If you can't keep your foot out of it, I can understand. It still gets better mileage than babying a 2011. I've felt it spin a tire in a turn while shifting from 1st to 2nd. It's a fun little car and much better than the outgoing model. Just keep the oil changed with a quality filter and it should last a while. Best of all, there's no timing belt to worry about since it's chain driven! Thanks for the advice! I do have a hard time with slow acceleration, but I will work on it. My commute is about 90% freeway driving (20 out of 22 mi) so I think i should still do pretty well! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MTPwife Posted August 24, 2011 Share Posted August 24, 2011 My hubby helped to build your focus From my hubby,myself & my family thank you most sincerely for your purchase of the Focus & support of Ford Motor Company! Enjoy your new vehicle & bless you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jgretch44 Posted September 13, 2011 Author Share Posted September 13, 2011 My hubby helped to build your focus From my hubby,myself & my family thank you most sincerely for your purchase of the Focus & support of Ford Motor Company! Enjoy your new vehicle & bless you! Thanks! That is very sweet of you and I am sure he did a wonderful job! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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