What is a used Ford Focus worth?

In good condition with average mileage, between $2,400 for a 2008 and $7,100 for a 2018 private party. Mileage, condition, and title status move the number.

How many miles is too many for a used Ford Focus?

The engines routinely pass 150,000–200,000 miles. On PowerShift cars the odometer matters less than the clutch and module replacement history: many needed multiple clutch jobs before 100,000 miles.

Which Ford Focus years should you avoid?

2016, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012. The PowerShift dual-clutch: shudder, clutch failures, TCM faults, class action. Only consider one with fresh documented clutch and module work.

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Used Ford Focus value by year

By the DealScan team · Updated 2026-07-11

Quick answer

A used Ford Focus in good condition with average mileage runs from about $2,400 for a 2008 up to $7,100 for a 2018. The table below gives the fair value and private-party range for every year, and flags the 5 model years we would avoid.

Ford Focus value for every year

Good condition, clean title, average mileage for the age. Newest first.

Year	Avg miles	Fair value	Private party	Dealer
2018	100,000	$7,100	$6,550–$7,650	$8,150
2017	112,500	$6,300	$5,800–$6,800	$7,250
2016Avoid	125,000	$5,600	$5,150–$6,050	$6,450
2015Avoid	137,500	$5,000	$4,600–$5,400	$5,750
2014Avoid	150,000	$4,450	$4,100–$4,800	$5,100
2013Avoid	162,500	$3,950	$3,650–$4,250	$4,550
2012Avoid	175,000	$3,500	$3,200–$3,800	$4,000
2011	187,500	$3,150	$2,900–$3,400	$3,600
2010	200,000	$2,800	$2,600–$3,000	$3,200
2009	212,500	$2,500	$2,300–$2,700	$2,900
2008	225,000	$2,400	$2,200–$2,600	$2,750

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How much mileage moves the price

Using a 2013 Focus as the example. The same spread applies at every year on the table above.

Mileage	Miles	Fair value	Private party
Lower mileage	110,500	$4,750	$4,350–$5,150
Average mileage	162,500	$3,950	$3,650–$4,250
Higher mileage	221,000	$2,850	$2,600–$3,100

Which years to avoid

2016 (2012–2016 (automatic)): The PowerShift dual-clutch: shudder, clutch failures, TCM faults, class action. Only consider one with fresh documented clutch and module work.
2015 (2012–2016 (automatic)): The PowerShift dual-clutch: shudder, clutch failures, TCM faults, class action. Only consider one with fresh documented clutch and module work.
2014 (2012–2016 (automatic)): The PowerShift dual-clutch: shudder, clutch failures, TCM faults, class action. Only consider one with fresh documented clutch and module work.
2013 (2012–2016 (automatic)): The PowerShift dual-clutch: shudder, clutch failures, TCM faults, class action. Only consider one with fresh documented clutch and module work.
2012 (2012–2016 (automatic)): The PowerShift dual-clutch: shudder, clutch failures, TCM faults, class action. Only consider one with fresh documented clutch and module work.

Full Ford Focus years-to-avoid breakdown

What to check before you pay

2012–2016 PowerShift (DPS6) automatic: shudder, slipping, delayed engagement, clutch and TCM failures; Ford extended coverage on clutches and control modules and settled a class action
2017–2018 automatics are improved but use the same design; verify the latest clutch and TCM revisions were installed
TCM failure can put the car in limp mode without warning; a TCM recall applies to many 2012–2015 cars

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