2012 Ford Focus SE
1FAMP3F25CL420581
This vehicle is no longer listed. The figures below describe the market for this build.
Listings
Full listing history on VehiSales →No active listings of this exact VIN right now.
Decoded from the VIN
NHTSA build data for 1FAMP3F25CL420581- ✗ Backup camera
- ✗ Blind-spot monitor
- ✗ Lane departure
- ✗ ABS
- ✗ Electronic stability
Fuel economy (EPA)
Assumes 15,000 miles a year at $3.10/gallon and 30 MPG combined.
Safety & recalls
NHTSA crash tests & recall campaigns for this model yearThe 2012 Ford Focus has 8 recall campaigns as of August 2026. NHTSA rated it 4 out of 5 stars overall. EPA combined fuel economy: 30 MPG.
Tested configuration: 2012 Ford Focus 5 DR FWD
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FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINEFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2012-2018 Ford Focus vehicles with a 2.0L GDI or 2.0L GTDI engine.NHTSA campaign 18V735000
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FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINEFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2012 and 2017 Focus vehicles equipped with 2.0L GDI gasoline engines and 2013-2014 Focus ST vehicles equipped with 2.0L GTDI…NHTSA campaign 19V515000
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LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGESFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2012-2015 Ford Focus, 2013-2015 Ford Escape and Ford C-MAX, 2015 Lincoln MKC and Ford Mustang, and 2014-2016 Ford…NHTSA campaign 16V643000
Recall campaigns apply to the model year, not to one car. Check remedy status for this VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Model-level data for the 2012 Ford Focus from NHTSA (recalls, NCAP crash tests) and EPA fueleconomy.gov, refreshed August 27, 2026.
Where the price is heading
Typical asking price for a Ford Focus over the last 6 months — the market firmed $499 in that span.
Monthly price table
| Month | Typical price |
|---|---|
| April 2026 | $5,498 |
| May 2026 | $5,798 |
| June 2026 | $5,495 |
| July 2026 | $5,500 |
| August 2026 | $5,875 |
| September 2026 | $5,997 |
How it compares to rivals
Median asking price for comparable body styles listed near this car| Model | Median price | For sale nearby | vs this car |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 Ford Focus SE (this car) | — | 0 | — |
| 2012 Honda Accord | $10,500 | 15 | — |
| 2013 Honda Civic | $7,849 | 10 | — |
| 2014 Toyota Camry | $9,064 | 8 | — |
| 2014 Mercedes-Benz E-Class | $11,990 | 7 | — |
| 2013 Hyundai Elantra | $4,589 | 6 | — |
Cheapest active listings of each comparable body style in this region — median of what those models actually ask.
Market by model year
Gen 3 · 2008–2012What each model year costs right now — live supply, median asking price and how much value each year keeps versus the newest one.
| Year | Units for sale | Median price | vs newest | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 442 | $5,567 | 100% | 124,195 mi |
| 2011 | 94 | $5,320 | 96% | 136,873 mi |
| 2010 | 154 | $4,995 | 90% | 136,701 mi |
| 2009 | 102 | $5,262 | 95% | 133,092 mi |
| 2008 | 70 | $4,495 | 81% | 142,892 mi |
Units for sale — listings of each model year in the latest nightly market snapshot.