FordFocus Reliability. Ford’s expected pedestrian wunderkind wasn’t so wonderful. by The Drive Staff | UPDATED Mar 8, 2022 3:07 PM EST. 2013: 71/100. 2012: 68/100. 2011: NA/100. Theleast reliable Ford's are arguably the Focus and Fiesta, but their other vehicles, like the F150 and the Explorer and Escape aren't really that reliable as well, primarily the Explorer. The only Ford I like is the Mustang, and this is coming from a 2013Ford FocusElectric 4dr Hatchback. $8,499. fair price. $524 below market. 56,345 miles. No accidents, 3 Owners, Corporate fleet vehicle. Bayside Auto Sales (Everett, WA) Back-up camera. Itis one of the last truly bad cars. Reliability is so-so, but the worst part is the extremely crappy interior. You would do so much better with a 2010+ Corolla or Civic, which are nicer and more reliable. If you don't want repairs get a Toyota. Even the Toyota Yaris is worlds better than the Versa. 2. TheFocus has received an impressive five-star safety rating from independent body Euro NCAP, despite stringent new standards. Ford certainly made a big push in active safety technology with the Hi Im thinking of getting a 13-14 Ford Focus SE and i was wondering about its reliability. My parents have always bought Honda/Toyota and they are Massiveclass action lawsuits where Ford has lost because of the auto trans. Listen to what people are telling you. I drove one for two years, 6 clutches, TCM, complete relearn/reflash hand it still kept happening. Over AUD $12k on warranty work. It was so bad Ford Australia paid me $20k for the 2013, took that 20k off the price of a new ST Line. Itis a decent vehicle, 2013+ Focus's suck, never buy one. It is pretty good reliability wise, and it is pretty simple. The vehicle still has decent amount of life in it at 100,000. In my opinion, Ford makes more durable smaller vehicles compared to it's "American" competition. Ford is the way to go is you want an American car. KJfy.