2010 Ford Focus

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Q: 2010 ford focus transmition problems...?
i just got my car in december and ever since i have had one problem or the next... and now my transmition is acting up it is jerking when i push the pedal to accelerate or even when i cruse its jerking... does anyone else have any transmition problems with a 2010 ford focus... cause this is a bit frustrating i have taken my car to the dealership every time it has had a problem

A: just take it to the dealer and let them know. thats what the warranty is for.

Q: Question about the 2010 Ford Focus?
We just got a 2010 Ford Focus today fully loaded, and we can't seem to figure out the auto lights... we can't see it not having auto lights as most cars come standard with them and we got everything with our car... the only switch we can find is to turn the lights on and off ourselves, they aren't automatic.... do you know if they don't come with auto lights or what? We're going to the dealership again tomorrow but we were just wondering...

A: The 2010 Ford Focus (US version) does not offer the "Autolamp" system. If it did, you would see an icon to the left of the "off" position on the control switch. sorry

Q: PLEASE ANSWERR! 2010 Ford Focus Sedan OR 2010 Toyota Yaris, PICK ONE!?
Okay, so pretend this: You are a junior in high school (you're a girl by the way) and you just got your liscense. You have a choice between the 2010 Ford Focus Sedan OR the 2010 Toyota Yaris. Which one would you choose? And pretend that price doesn't matter because I really want to know what you guys think of the cars BESIDES the prices of them. So, pick which one you would want and tell me some reaons why. Thankss. Oh, and if you aren't sure what either of them look like or know about them, here they are., The 2010 Ford Focus Sedan: http://www.fordvehicles.com/cars/focussedan/ and The 2010 Toyota Yaris Sedan: http://www.leftlanenews.com/toyota-yaris-sedan.html Thankss again.(:

A: I would definitely go with the Focus. Its got more room, a better powertrain, and looks better, more refined. The Yaris is soft car that relies heavily on the Toyota brand. It's very so-so to drive and boring. There's no question about it. I was going to let the community at Honk decide based on their consumer scores, but it appears both fired a B-. Focus reviews and rating: http://www.honk.com/ford/focus/2009/4dr-sdn-s Yaris reviews and rating: http://www.honk.com/toyota/yaris/2009/4dr-sdn-man-natl

Q: I am thinking about a 2010 Ford Focus? TEN POINTS BEST ANSWER.?
The model I would like is 2010 Ford Focus SE Coupe or an S. I am 16 years old this would be my first car. I was thinking about getting the manual transmission because they are cheaper. How much more would I be paying for automatic transmission? I like the two door. Is this a good car? How much would I be paying for this? Is it fast? Is it smooth? I don't know much about cars. I just want to know if this would be a good car for me. I will pick best answer. Thanks in advance. Britt

A: I don't know about the price, but they are a VERY safe car (5 STAR EURO NCAP) The manual gear box is about the best because the automatic is very jerky when changing gear. Insurance group is low on the SE Model. The two door is a good choice, stylish and pretty quick. 0-62 MPH in 10.2 seconds. The 1.8 boast a measly 118 BHP. this should be a brilliant car for you, especially if its your first car.

Q: I need knowledgeable advise/input concerning buying a 2009/2010 Ford Focus...?
My wife and I are planning buying a new Ford Focus. The EXACT car we want is a dark grey 2009/2010 Ford Focus SES sedan with 17" wheels. Neither of us has ever bought a new car and I know there is some "wheeling & dealing" to be done. Here's my question: with $2000 down + all the offers & rebates, is a $250/month payment for 72 months possible? Any experts on this subject or better yet, Ford salespeople please advise. Thanx!

A: You should be able to pull it off. With all the offers and rebates ($1500 bonus cash plus the $1000 customer rebate that are both running until 6/30/09) the price for a fully loaded '09 Focus should be right around $17,400. ( I used www.carsdirect.com to get the pricing). Even without putting anything down, paying 6% interest on that $17,400 car (+ tax and license) for 72 months would give you a payment of roughly $272/mo. Knock off the $2000 you're putting down and assume 6% interest again and you'd be looking at about $242/mo for 72 months. Haggle them down at all and your payment would be a little lower still.

Q: do you think i should trade in my 2001 chevrolet malibu LE for a 2010 ford focus?


A: definitely. obviously the focus is going to be a better car overall.

Q: Which car is better overall, and which one would you get? Ford Focus 2010 Or Nissan Sentra 2009?
Im trading in my old truck with the cash for clunkers and those are the two options i got

A: I travel a lot for work so I drive all kinds of cars. I rented a Focus last week and it ROCKED!! It got great gas mileage and drove really well. I thought they were too small before I drove one, but it feels like a sturdy car but it is very easy to drive. I had the driver's seat all of the way back (I am 6'0") and decided to sit in the back seat to see if I could fit. I fit in without a problem. My knees touched the back of the seat but it seemed comfy and my legs were not crammed in. I am now trying to buy one (they are hard to find so I am going to order one). Now that I have done the research I am so much more in love with the car. SYNC is a great feature. You can hook up your iPod and control it on the steering wheel among other features. So, I would have to say the Focus. I am going to get one. :)

Q: Is 140 Hp Good for a 2010 Ford Focus?
Im thinking of buying the car. I don't care about any other cars or what i should get. I just want to know if it will have decent power? Will i be able to get up and go? I'm not able to test drive it either since i am in Iraq. And when i go home i go to england so i wont be able to test drive it there either haha. (Sucks not being in the states) I just wanna know is it worth buying and will i enjoy it?

A: Yeah that decent. I have a 2003 ford taurus SE that has 145hp and is a much bigger car than the focus. You should be fine. Don't plan on racing it though.

Q: 2010 Ford focus question? All wheel drive?
Hey, I'm considering doing the cash for clunkers and getting a Ford focus. My only problem is i live in New England and the winters here aren't friendly. Is it possible for me to get the Ford focus and get 4 wheel or all wheel drive installed? If not, does anyone know a car that's good on fuel and has 4 wheel drive? thank you!

A: my brother is in the auto business so i asked him. he said: "subaru is a good choice. That or the toyota rav4 or the honda CRV. Those are the best I can think of off the top of my head" edit: "also some mitsubishi eclipses come with 4 wheel drive but the have a lot of power and may not be great for winter. I think suzukis have all wheel drive too.

Q: which sedan is the best 2009 chevy malibu hybrid or 2010 ford focus SES trim?


A: Ford Focus. better quality

Q: What car- 2010 Ford Focus or 2010 Ford Fusion?
I was in a car accident and my 2009 Ford Focus was totaled. I am gonna get some money back from the insurance company. I am looking to replace it with either another Focus or step up to the Fusion. I can get a discount on Ford products from my employer. I do NOT want any foreign brands (Honda, Toyota, etc..) I also do not want any Chrysler products. I am keeping GM products in mind as well, but I would rather have a Ford. What I am really asking is if the Ford Focus or Ford Fusion would be the car for me. I drive mainly to and from work. I drive the expressway about once a week. I drive my parents around in it. I occasionally go on a long distance trip in the car. I am leaning more toward the Fusion. Thanks for your time :) on the 2010 focus, is the keyless entry on the key like it is on the fusion, or is it not on the key like the 2009 focus is?

A: Go with the Fusion, it has a bigger engine and a bigger body style. I had a 2002 Focus and it had many engine problems since it was only a 2.0 Liter. Sure the Focus is better on gas, but since it has a smaller engine, it is forced more which causes mechanical problems. The Fusion eliminates this issue...Plus, in my opinion, the Fusion looks a whole lot better than the Focus lol

Q: Brand new 2010 Nissan sentra SR or new 2010 Ford focus?
in need of help of deciding between these two cars. i was able to go to ford and test drive the focus. it was pretty good. still need to test drive Nissan. i have narrowed down to these two company's. reason why ford is because my dad found a deal on a focus for 18 or 19 grand brand new with power lock doors...like a standard car, but i hate ford!! Nissan seems like a good brand, so I'm deciding to go with a sentra, and plus it's not that expensive. so yeah in need of help deciding to which car to get -going to be my first car and my dad wants me to get a brand new one for the good.

A: Those are both good cars and you will probably like either one. I have a Focus and have never had a problem with it. Actually Toyota Corolla and Honda Civic are better cars and as a result have better resale value.

Q: 2010 Mazda 3 Hatchback vs. 2010 Nissan Sentra SR vs. 2010 Ford Focus SES?
I'm planning to buy a new car and have it narrowed down to 3 possibilities and am looking for opinions to help narrow it down even further. I am looking to pick one by the end of this weekend. I am trying to keep my budget under 21k out the door. Option #1 : Mazda 3 Hatchback. Dealer quoted me a price of $19,000 before tax/tag/dealer fees. This, at the moment atleast, is at the top of my list. It is also just within my budget (probably just under 21,000 out the door) and there isn't much chance of lowering the price any further. Seems of the options to be the best in quality, safety, and reliability according to my research so far. I also like the looks of this car the best of all of them. Option #2 : Nissan Sentra SR. I have a quote from a dealer of $18,300 out the door (they came down to 18,000 from the sticker plus 2,000 in rebates) for an SR with the Convenience Package (basically smartkey). I might consider dropping the Convenience Package to save another 1000+. Traction control and stability control are options that I'd have to add on for another $300 or so. Also the braking distance is worse then the Mazda. No roadside service under the warranty like the other two. Reliability and quality may be an issue here also, but there is also a $3,000+ difference in the price. The Mazda salesperson had basically nothing good to say about it and seemed shocked I was even comparing the two (although they are in the same price range and have most of the same options without rebates). The Ford salesperson didn't seem to want to comment other then he thought it was a fine car. Option #3 : Ford Focus SES (if the dealer near me gets one in soon). No dealer quote on this one yet since they didn't have any in stock, but taking the price listed through Ford's website plus $1,500 in rebates would put it in the same range as the Mazda 3 pricewise. This is the one I have the least information on at the moment, but seems like it'd be similar in quality and options to the Mazda. There is also the option of a 2009 Dodge Charger SXT. They are offering huge rebates for the few remaining 2009's and it'd make the car roughly 19,000-20,000 before tax/title/fees. But as far as reliability goes it may not be worth considering. Plus the only ones available are white, sandstone, or silver.

A: You also should compare car insurance quotes for cars before buying one, for example here - carinsurance.yoll.net

Q: would a 15x6.5 rim fit on my 2010 ford focus s?
I just bought the ford focus 4 day ago. and I was looking at rims online for it, it said that the wheels that are on it has a Bolt Pattern: 4X108 and the will size: 15x6, but when I look for rims that will fit that bolt pattern I can't find any 15x6, I can only find 15x6.5 would they fit on my focus? 'cause I really don't want to have to buy new tires since these are brand new.

A: The extra 0.5 inches of bead width will not hurt anything and your existing tires will fit fine. The only critical thing to check is the wheel offset. If the offset is wrong then the tire may rub against the tierod ends or the ball joints.