Reply To: Why avoid 2012–2020 Ford Focus and Fiesta models? › Forums › Buying & Selling Advice › Why avoid 2012–2020 Ford Focus and Fiesta models? May 19, 2025 at 7:33 pm #1998 John If you get the one with the MANUAL, then you’re good. Get the DCT, and you’ll be in a world of PAIN. The manuals in these Fords are nice and fiesty!