2012 Ford Focus SE

VIN 1FAHP3F20CL243003

Typical market price

$5,800

125 comparable listings

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2012 Ford Focus SE

VIN 1FAHP3F20CL243003

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Market price range

Based on 125 comparable same-build listings · Market data as of September 18, 2026

Below market

$3,873

Typical price

$5,800

Above market

$7,995

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NHTSA build data for 1FAHP3F20CL243003

Trim

Engine

2.0L · V4

Horsepower

160

Body

Sedan/Saloon

Fuel

Gasoline

Doors

Model year

2012

Made by

FORD MOTOR COMPANY

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✗ Backup camera
✗ Blind-spot monitor
✗ Lane departure
✗ ABS
✗ Electronic stability

Fuel economy (EPA)

Combined

MPG

City

MPG

Highway

MPG

$1,550 /yr est. fuel

Assumes 15,000 miles a year at $3.10/gallon and 30 MPG combined.

5-year cost to own

Beyond the sticker: what this 2012 Ford Focus likely costs over five years at 15,000 mi/yr.

Fuel $7,750

Insurance $7,565

Maintenance & repairs $7,000

Total, 5 years $22,315

Estimate — insurance and taxes vary by driver and state.

Safety & recalls

NHTSA crash tests & recall campaigns for this model year

The 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.

Overall

★★★★☆

4 of 5 · NHTSA

Frontal crash

★★★★☆

4 of 5 · NHTSA

Side crash

★★★★★

5 of 5 · NHTSA

Rollover

★★★★☆

4 of 5 · NHTSA

Tested configuration: 2012 Ford Focus 5 DR FWD

8 recall campaigns on this model year

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FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2012-2018 Ford Focus vehicles with a 2.0L GDI or 2.0L GTDI engine.

NHTSA campaign 18V735000
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

Ford 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
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

Ford 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 2012 Ford Focus over the last 6 months — the market firmed $298 in that span.

Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep

Monthly price table

Month	Typical price
April 2026	$5,452
May 2026	$5,796
June 2026	$5,495
July 2026	$5,500
August 2026	$5,888
September 2026	$5,750

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As of September 18, 2026, among same-year alternatives to the 2012 Ford Focus in this catalog, the 2012 Hyundai Accent has the lowest median asking price ($5,500, 69 listings with photos) and the 2012 Dodge Avenger the highest ($5,995, 70 listings).

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2012 Ford Focus

All trims · United States

$5,795

Comparison catalog median · 396 listings with photos in the comparison sample

All trims

$5,500

Median asking price · 69 qualifying listings

Middle 50%$4,646–$7,000

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Asking prices for your current selection (USD)
Model / trim	Median	Middle 50%	Listings
2012 Ford Focus All trims	$5,795	$4,574–$6,995	396
2012 Chrysler 200 All trims	$5,995	$4,900–$7,995	185
2012 Fiat 500 All trims	$5,950	$4,800–$7,200	165
2012 Chevrolet Sonic All trims	$5,799	$4,900–$6,775	107
2012 Dodge Avenger All trims	$5,995	$4,995–$7,537	70
2012 Hyundai Accent All trims	$5,500	$4,646–$7,000	69

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