I actually really like the front view of the car, the side is OK, and I think the rear end is horrendous (but I could have lived with it). I test drove one about 6 months ago, couldn't discern much with the salesperson sitting shotgun, but it seemed fine.
My biggest complaints after looking at it were 1) Didn't like the gauge panel 2) Why did a "practical" car remove the middle seat in the rear?
I also drove a focus RS, and for a place that gets stupid amounts of snow, I would go with the Ford between the two. The cars felt essentially the same during my drives.