2012 Ford Focus
Problems, recalls and owner-reported issues
Power train is the leading concern among 3,801 owner complaints filed for this model year. This is the highest complaint count among 19 Focus model years with reports.
Of the 2012 reports, 108 involved a crash and 15 involved a fire. 88 people were injured and 5 people died.
What owners report most often
Recalls and investigations
Fuel system, gasoline, storage, evaporative emissions, canisterJun 9, 2026
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2012-2018 Focus vehicles previously repaired incorrectly under recall number 18V735. The Canister Purge Valve (CPV) may malfunction, causing the engine to stall unexpectedly while driving.
An engine that stalls while driving increases the risk of a crash.
Dealers will update the powertrain control module (PCM) software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 29, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S40. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov on July 6,2026.
Campaign 26V369000 on NHTSA.gov
Latches/locks/linkages, doors, latchJun 8, 2020
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2011-2014 Fiesta, 2013-2014 Fusion, 2015 Mustang, 2013-2015 Escape and C-Max, 2012-2015 Focus, 2014-2016 Transit Connect, 2013-2014 Lincoln MKZ, and 2015 MKC vehicles. These vehicles were previously recalled and repaired under recalls 15V-246, 16V-643 or 17V-210, however the repair may not have been completed properly. A component within the door latches may break making the doors difficult to latch and/or leading the driver or a passenger to believe a door is securely closed when, in fact, it is not.
A door that is not securely latched could open while the vehicle is in motion, increasing the risk of injury to a vehicle occupant.
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the latch date codes to confirm if the repair was done correctly, and replace the side door latches if necessary, free of charge. Owners will also have the option to inspect their own vehicle's door latches and enter the date codes into a website to determine if the latches are correct. Owner notification letters were mailed on July 27, 2020. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 20S30.
Campaign 20V331000 on NHTSA.gov
Fuel system, gasoline, storageJul 5, 2019
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2012 and 2017 Focus vehicles equipped with 2.0L GDI gasoline engines and 2013-2014 Focus ST vehicles equipped with 2.0L GTDI engines, previously recalled under 18V-735. The affected vehicles did not have the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) updated as intended. Therefore, the Canister Purge Valve (CPV) may malfunction, possibly causing excessive vacuum in the fuel vapor management system.
The excessive vacuum may result in an engine stall while driving, without warning and without the ability to restart the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the Powertrain Control Module. Dealers will also check for fault codes and replace the CPV as needed. If the CPV is replaced, dealers will inspect and replace the carbon canister, fuel tank and fuel delivery module as necessary. The recall began July 29, 2019. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 19S22.
Campaign 19V515000 on NHTSA.gov
Fuel system, gasoline, storageOct 22, 2018
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2012-2018 Ford Focus vehicles with a 2.0L GDI or 2.0L GTDI engine. The Canister Purge Valve (CPV) may malfunction, possibly causing excessive vacuum in fuel vapor management system.
The excessive vaccuum may result in an engine stall while driving, without warning and without the ability to restart the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the Powertrain Control Module. Dealers will also check for fault codes and replace the CPV as needed. If the CPV is replaced, dealers will inspect and replace the carbon canister, fuel tank and fuel delivery module as necessary. The recall began August 19, 2019. Owners may contact Ford Customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 18S32. Note: Until the vehicle is serviced for this concern, owners are advised to keep the fuel tank at least halfway full.
Campaign 18V735000 on NHTSA.gov
Latches/locks/linkages, doors, latchSep 6, 2016
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2012-2015 Ford Focus, 2013-2015 Ford Escape and Ford C-MAX, 2015 Lincoln MKC and Ford Mustang, and 2014-2016 Ford Transit Connect vehicles. A component within the door latches may break, preventing the doors from latching and/or leading the driver or a passenger to believe a door is securely closed when, in fact, it is not.
A door that is not securely latched could open while the vehicle is in motion, increasing the risk of injury to a vehicle occupant.
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the door latches with an improved part, free of charge. The recall began on January 27, 2017. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 16S30.
Campaign 16V643000 on NHTSA.gov
Exterior lightingAug 1, 2013
Ford is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 Focus BEV vehicles equipped with High Intensity Discharge (HID) headlights, manufactured September 15, 2011, through May 6, 2013; and model year 2013 Focus ST vehicles equipped with High Intensity Discharge (HID) headlights, manufactured February 16, 2012, through May 7, 2013. Due to a wiring incompatability, the front side marker lamps may not function. Thus, these vehicles fail to comply to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Without the proper illumination of the side maker lamps, the vehicle may be less visible in night time conditions, increasing the risk of a crash.
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will modify the headlamp assembly wiring, free of charge. The recall began on August 16, 2013. Owners may contact the Ford customer relationship center at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's recall number is 13C04.
Campaign 13V335000 on NHTSA.gov
EquipmentOct 2, 2012
This recall involves aftermarket parts sold by Yakima Products, Inc. for use on model year 2012 and 2013 Ford Focus vehicles. This recall is being conducted by Yakima, not by Ford. Certain combined Q-Tower and Q128 Clip rooftop rack systems, part numbers 8000124 and 8000728, do not fully contact the door frame.
Without proper contact of the rooftop rack clip to the door frame, there is insufficient clamping pressure and friction. The system may slide off the vehicle when loaded with accessories, possibly becoming a road hazard to other vehicles or causing injury to pedestrians.
Yakima will notify owners, and Yakima or a Yakima dealer will refund the purchase of the Q-Tower and Q-128 Clip system. There is no replacement system available for the 2012-2013 model year Ford Focus. The safety recall began on October 15, 2012. Only vehicles equipped with the vehicle rack system are affected. This recall is being conducted by Yakima, not Ford. Owners may contact Yakima at 1-888-925-4621.
Campaign 12E035000 on NHTSA.gov
Visibility, windshield wiper/washer, switch/wiringApr 5, 2012
FORD IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2012 FOCUS VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM AUGUST 1, 2010, THROUGH OCTOBER 18, 2011. A SEAL IN THE WIRING HARNESS CONNECTOR TO THE PASSENGER SIDE WIPER MOTOR MAY BE MISSING.
WATER OR OTHER CONTAMINANTS MAY ACCUMULATE IN THE CONNECTOR, RESULTING IN AN INTERMITTENT OR INOPERATIVE PASSENGER SIDE WIPER MOTOR, REDUCING VISIBILITY AND INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
FORD WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND AS NECESSARY, CLEAN AND PROPERLY SEAL THE PASSENGER SIDE WIPER MOTOR CONNECTOR. ANY INOPERATIVE WIPER MOTORS WILL BE REPLACED. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PROVIDED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 21, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT THE FORD MOTOR COMPANY CUSTOMER RELATIONSHIP CENTER AT 1-866-436-7332.
Campaign 12V149000 on NHTSA.gov
Representative owner complaints: electrical system
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Electrical system, May 28, 2019
THE HORN STOPPED WORKING BEFORE THE HEADLIGHT AND BRAKE LIGHT ISSUES STARTED.
Power train, Electrical system, Engine, May 24, 2019
THE CAR RADIO GOES OFF THE WINDOWS DON'T GO DOWN AND THE TRANSMISSION WENT ON THE CAR OUT OFF NO WHERE WHEN I MAINTAIN MY CAR EVERY 3 MONTHS AND AS NEEDED
Steering, Electrical system, May 21, 2019
THE ELECTRONIC POWER STEERING GOES OUT WITHOUT WARNING WHILE DRIVING ON A CITY STREET !!! THE INTERNET IS TEAMING WITH COMPLAINTS ABOUT THIS ON THIS VEHICLE. DOES SOMEONE HAVE TO DIE BEFORE THE NHTSA TAKES ACTION ?
Electrical system, Engine, May 21, 2019
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 FORD FOCUS. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED AT A GROCERY STORE, THE ENGINE WOULD NOT TURN OFF. THE CONTACT PULLED THE FUEL FUSE TO DISCONTINUE THE FLOW OF FUEL AND SHUT THE ENGINE OFF; HOWEVER, THE VEHICLE LIGHTING REMAINED ILLUMINATED. THE BATTERY HAD TO BE DISCONNECTED TO TURN OFF THE LIGHTS. THE FAILURE RECURRED THREE TIMES. THE CONTACT CALLED ROY O'BRIEN FORD AT 586-776-7600 (LOCATED AT 22201 E 9 MILE RD, ST CLAIR SHORES, MI 48080) AND WAS INFORMED THAT THE FAILURE WAS NOT A KNOWN ISSUE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED. THE FAILURE RECURRED AND THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO ELDER FORD (888-467-5023, LOCATED AT 777 JOHN R RD, TROY, MI 48083) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE BODY CONTROL MODULE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND DID NOT OFFER ANY EXPLANATION FOR THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 95,000.
Electrical system, Exterior lighting, Service brakes, May 20, 2019
THE REAR TAIL LIGHTS ARE SUBJECT TO A "BRAKE LAMP BULB FAULT" DUE TO THE SHODDY WIRING AND WIRING HARNESS THAT AFFIXES THE WIRES TO THE TRUNK LID. AFTER MANY OPEN AND CLOSE ITERATIONS OF THE TRUNK LID, WIRES BECOME BRITTLE AND FRAY, AND EVENTUALLY FAULT. THE PROBLEM IS WIDESPREAD THROUGHOUT THE FORUMS WITH MANY INDIVIDUALS RESORTING TO CUTTING THE CABLES AND RESOLDERING OR REATTACHING THEM WITH REDUCED WIRE TENSION. THIS IS A MAJOR PROBLEM AND CAN CAUSE POTENTIAL REAR END ACCIDENTS WHEN THE BRAKE AND TAIL LIGHTS FAIL TO ILLUMINATE. THE FAULT APPEARS AS SOON AS THE CAR TURNS ON, AND CAN SPORADICALLY GO AWAY WHEN DRIVING. AS SPORADICALLY AS IT DISAPPEARS, IT REAPPEARS AND REMAINS. THIS IS ABSOLUTELY A DESIGN FLAW WITH WIRING NOT SHIELDED IN ANY WAY AND SIMPLY WRAPPED IN TAPE.
Electrical system, May 15, 2019
RADIO STARTS TO POP AND SOUND LIKE MACHINE GUN FIRE. IT GOES OFF AND ON IRREGULARLY AND EVEN DOES IT WHEN CAR IS TURNED OFF. SOMETIMES IT WILL WORK FOR 10 MINUTES AND THEN THE POPPING AND GUN FIRE BEGINS AGAIN. I AM AFRAID THAT SOMEONE WILL THINK I'M SHOOTING AS THEM. IF IT COMES ON WHILE DRIVING, IT IS VERY SCARY. COULD CAUSE AN ACCIDENT.
Electrical system, May 8, 2019
NOW WHEN I START MY CAR, THE MUSIC MAY PLAY FOR A COUPLE SECONDS AND THEN THE LOUD POPPING TAKES OVER. WHETHER THE VOLUME IS ON "1" OR "10" THE NOISE IS JUST AS LOUD AND STARTLING. I WOULD SIMPLY TURN OFF THE POWER TO THE STEREO, BUT THIS DID NOT SEEM TO ALLEVIATE ANYTHING. ALTHOUGH NOT AS CONSISTENT, THE NOISE SEEMS TO INTERMITTENTLY COME EVEN IF THE CAR IS TURNED OFF AND THE KEY NOT IN THE IGNITION. AS STATED, THIS NOISE IS VERY LOUD AND STARTLING. IT STARTLED ME ENOUGH THAT I ACCIDENTALLY JERKED THE WHEEL OUT OF REFLEX WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY YESTERDAY. MUSIC IS A LUXURY, BUT HAVING THE CRAP SCARED OUT OF YOU BY YOUR OWN CAR WHILE DRIVING IS A GIANT SAFETY ISSUE!!
Electrical system, May 2, 2019
HORN ON MY CAR AND THE ALARM SYSTEM DOESN'T WORK, THIS IS ONGOING PROBLEM WITH THE HORN ON MY 2012 FOCUS. FORD REFUSED TO REPAIR OR ACKNOWLEDGE THIS SAFETY PROBLEM WITH MY CAR. REPORTED THE ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS TO FORD IN 2013-2019. THIS CAR HAS MULTIPLE PROBLEMS, TRANSMISSION REPAIRED ATLEAST 4 TIMES.
Electrical system, Engine, Apr 30, 2019
TAKATA RECALL: TRANSMISSION MALFUNCTION
Electrical system, Apr 19, 2019
JUST TURNED IN AN ORIGINAL CHARGING CORD UNDER RECALL (THE CORDS PLUG WOULD TEND TO OVERHEAT AND WAS A POTENTIAL FIRE HAZARD) AND GOT A BRAND NEW CORD FROM KEN GRODY FORD, CARLSBAD, CA. MY FIRST THOUGHT WHEN LOOKING AT THE NEW CORD WAS THAT THE ELECTRICAL CORD (19' LONG PART) LOOKED UNUSUALLY THIN. WITH THE NEW CORD, THE APPROX 19' PART OF THE CORD GETS WARM, ALL 19 FEET! THEY OBVIOUSLY USED TOO SMALL OF A WIRE GAUGE IN THE NEW CORD, AND THIS IN ITSELF IS A SAFETY HAZARD IN MY OPINION. I SPECIALIZE IN SELLING ELECTRIC CARS, AND I'M ALWAYS CHARGING VARIOUS MAKES AND MODELS IN MY GARAGE ON A 15AMP/110V DEDICATED CIRCUIT, AND HAVE NO ISSUES WITH OTHER CHARGING CORDS.
Electrical system, Engine, Apr 9, 2019
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 FORD FOCUS. WHILE OPERATING THE VEHICLE, THE ENGINE, BATTERY, AND OIL SENSOR INDICATORS ILLUMINATED BEFORE THE VEHICLE SHUT OFF. THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE WAS NOT DETERMINED. HINES PARK FORD (56558 PONTIAC TRL, NEW HUDSON, MI) AND THE MANUFACTURER WERE NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 94,000.
Steering, Electrical system, Mar 28, 2019
ELECTRONIC POWER STEERING ASSIST FAILURES. SEVERAL TIMES OVER THE PAST FOUR MONTHS MY WIFE AND I STARTED THE CAR AND THERE WAS NO POWER STEERING. THE CAR WAS UNDRIVABLE AND WARNING ON THE DASH INDICATED STEERING FAILURE. SOMETIMES TWO OR MORE RESTARTS WERE REQUIRED BEFORE THE WARNING WENT OFF AND THE POWER STEERING RETURNED. ALTHOUGH IT HASN'T HAPPENED YET WHILE DRIVING THE CAR. MY RESEARCH ON THIS FAILURE SHOWED THAT ITS HIGHLY POSSIBLE THAT IT COULD HAPPEN WHILE DRIVING AND CAUSE INJURY OR DEATH. FARTHER RESEARCH SHOWS THAT REPAIRS COULD COST AS MUCH AS $2,200.00
Steering, Electrical system, Mar 13, 2019
SOMETIMES WHEN THE CAR IS STARTED AND YOU GO TO BACK UP OR EVEN PULL IN TO PARK THE STEERING WHEEL LOCKS UP AND DOES NOT ALLOW YOU TO TURN IT. THE RADIO MAKES THIS HORRIBLE LOUD CRACKLING NOISE AND IMPOSES A TREMENDOUS SAFETY CONCERN WHEN YOU ARE DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD AND THE SPEAKERS CUT ON AND OFF WITHOUT YOU EVER TOUCHING THE STEREO SYSTEM, I FEEL FOR THOSE WHO HAVE SENSITIVE HEARING OR EVEN THE ELDERLY IF IT HAPPENS TO THEM BECAUSE IT IS HORRIBLY LOUD AND EVEN WITH THE RADIO OFF IT STILL POPS AND SQUEAKS, ALSO THE CANISTER PURGE I JUST SPENT 700 LAST YEAR REPLACING FUEL PUMP RELAY SWITCH CAR JUST CUT OFF GOING DOWN THE 4OAD AND WOULD NOT START BACK UP
Electrical system, Mar 7, 2019
WHEN DRIVING THE RADIO WOULD DO ONE LOUD SNAP AND STOP WORKING. IF I RESTARTED THE CAR IT WOULD WORK AGAIN, BUT THE ENGINE WOULD SPUTTER UPON RESTART. NOW THE RADIO JUST WON'T WORK. IT CRACKLES AND CREATES VERY LOUD NOISES THROUGH THE SPEAKERS EVEN WHEN THE CAR ISN'T ON AND THE KEYS AREN'T EVEN IN THE CAR. IT SCARES ME WHILE I AM DRIVING AND DOES NOT STOP. I NOW HAVE NO RADIO TOO. IT SOMETIMES TURNS ON BUT DOESN'T PLAY ANYTHING, BUT OTHER TIMES DOESN'T EVEN DO THAT. THE NOISES DON'T STOP THE ENTIRE TIME I'M DRIVING. IT IS GETTING WORSE AS TIME GOES ON.
Electrical system, Feb 11, 2019
WHILE DRIVING THE CAR WAS MAKING VERY LOUD CRACKING NOISES AS IF IT WAS BECAUSE OF MY RADIO. WHEN I STOPPED THE VEHICLE IT WAS STILL MAKING THE LOUD STATIC POPPING NOISES EVEN WITH THE KEY OUT OF THE IGNITION AND RADIO OFF. WHEN THE STOCK RADIO WAS REMOVED IT WAS VERY HOT AND SEEMED AS IF IT WAS ON THE VERGE OF STARTING A FIRE.
Electrical system, Engine, Feb 6, 2019
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 FORD FOCUS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE STALLED OFTEN AND WOULD NOT RESTART. IN ADDITION, THE RADIO STOPPED WORKING AND THE RPMS SEIZED. A LOCAL MECHANIC WAS CALLED AND THEY INSTRUCTED THE CONTACT TO DISCONNECT THE MAIN NEGATIVE TERMINAL UNDER THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE LOCAL MECHANIC, BUT COULD NOT BE REPAIRED BECAUSE AN UNKNOWN FORD PART WAS NEEDED. HARRIS FORD (3710 VAN DYKE RD, NEWPORT, AR 72112, (870) 523-5559) WAS CONTACTED, BUT COULD NOT DIAGNOSE THE VEHICLE FOR ANOTHER TWO WEEKS. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN.
Electrical system, Exterior lighting, Fuel/propulsion system, Jan 19, 2019
TAKATA RECALL. FIRST THE HEADLIGHTS STOPPED WORKING WITH NO WAY TO FIX IT. THEY RANDOMLY CUT OFF AT NIGHT WHILE DRIVING. NEXT, THE CAR WILL SHUTTER AND CUT OFF WHILE DRIVING. THE CAR WILL NO LONGER START. ALL THE INCIDENTS WERE ON A HIGHWAY IN VALDOSTA GEORGIA.
Electrical system, Electronic stability control (ESC), Engine, Jan 7, 2019
BOUGHT 2012 FORD FOCUS ON 3/2016. 5/2016 TOOK BACK TO DEALERSHIP FOR STUCK WINDOW D/T BAD MOTOR AND REPROGRAMMING OF TRANSMISSION CONTROL MODULE. 7/2016 CAR WOULD NOT START AT ALL, COMPLETELY STALLED OUT. TOOK TO FORD DEALERSHIP AGAIN...TRANSMISSION COMPUTER/MODULE REPLACED. 12/2018 CAR STALLED YET AGAIN AND STEERING WOULD NOT WORK NOR WOULD SHIFTER...TRANSMISSION GARAGE STATED THEY FIXED ISSUE. 8 HOURS LATER, THE CAR WOULD NOT RUN AT ALL. TRANSMISSION PLACE REFUSED TO TOUCH THE CAR AGAIN. CALLED ORIGINAL DEALERSHIP AND OFCOURSE, THEY REPLACED THE TRANSMISSION CONTROL MODULE. AND EXPECT US TO PAY FOR IT AGAIN THIS TIME! PLUS THE DEALERSHIP WILL NOT REPLACE CAR UNTIL MOST RECENT RECALL IS FIXED ON IT. LIKE HELL WILL I PUT MY 2 CHILDREN AND HUSBAND BACK IN THIS CAR WITH THE CHANCE OF IT TO STALL AGAIN AND CRASH. WE RESIDE 40 MILES AWAY FROM WORK SO A TOTAL OF A 1/2 TANK OF GAS AT ONE TIME IS NOT FEASIBLE IN WESTERN NEW YORK WEATHER. 5 TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS AND HOW MANY RECALLS LATER AND FORD MOTOR COMPANY WILL NOT DO ANYTHING TO MAKE THEIR WRONGS RIGHT
Electrical system, Jan 7, 2019
A LOUD ABRUPT THUMP(S) AND/OR HIGH PITCHED SCREECHING SOUNDS COME FROM THE SOUND SYSTEM SPEAKERS. THIS OCCURS WITH THE RADIO IN THE "ON" OR "OFF" POSITION AND MAY LAST A FEW SECONDS UP TO MINUTES. THE SOUND IS VERY LOUD AND UNCONTROLLABLE. THE RADIO IS UNRESPONSIVE DURING AND AFTER THE NOISE (USUALLY REQUIRING AN ENGINE RESTART). THIS IS DANGEROUS WHEN OPERATING THE VEHICLE. THE NOISE LEVEL AND SUDDENESS CAUSES AN IMMEDIATE DEFENSIVE POSTURE JUST AS IF I HAD BEEN STRUCK FROM OUT OF NOWHERE. NOT ONLY THAT, IT IS ABUSIVE. IT REALLY RATTLES THE NERVES. THE ONLY SURE WAY TO CONTROL IT IS TO DISCONNECT THE RADIO.
Electrical system, Jan 5, 2019
WHETHER THE CAR IS ON OR OFF THE SPEAKERS WILL MAKE A HIGH FREQUENCY PITCH SOUND AND A LOUD POPPING SOUND EVEN WHEN THE RADIO IS TURNED OFF. OVER THE LAST TWO DAYS THIS IS DONE THIS THREE TIMES WHILE I'M DRIVING IT'S VERY DISTRACTING I ALMOST RAN OFF THE ROAD. I AM NOW TO THE POINT I HAVE TO WEAR EARPLUGS JUST TO DRIVE MY CAR, SO I WON'T DAMAGE MY EARS. I HAVE TO VIDEO RECORDINGS OF THE CAR MAKING THE SOUND ONE WHEN THE CAR IS ON AND ONE WHEN IT IS OFF. HOWEVER THE FORMAT I HAVE THESE VIDEOS IS NOT ACCEPTED FOR ME TO UPLOAD TO YOUR SITE I WILL BE HAPPY TO SEND IT TO YOU ANYWAY I CAN.
Steering, Power train, Electrical system, Jan 5, 2019
FOR A FEW MONTHS NOW MY POWER STEERING HAS BEEN NOT WORKING WHEN I TURN THE CAR ON SPORADICALLY. TO FIX THIS I HAVE BEEN JUST TURNING THE CAR OFF THEN BACK ON A FEW TIMES AND THAT SEEMS TO FIX THE PROBLEM. HOWEVER, NOW IT WON'T RESET AND I DO NOT HAVE POWER STEERING AT ALL. I HAD IT TOWED TO THE DEALER AND AFTER THEY CHARGED ME 140 THEY TOLS ME THAT IT NEEDS A NEW RACK AND PIN AND IT WOULD COST 2400!!! FORD ISSUED A RECALL ON SEVERAL DIFFERENT CARS FOR THIS SAME ISSUE. HOW MANY MORE PEOPLE HAVE TO BE HURT OR DIE BEFORE THEY ISSUE ONE FOR THIS? I JUST HAD THE TRANSMISSION CONTROL MODULE REPLACED UNDER WARRANTY AND RECEIVED A LETTER IN THE MAIL INFORMING ME THAT A RECALL WAS ISSUED DUE TO THE FUEL SYSTEM CAUSING MAJOR PROBLEMS.
Electrical system, Jan 4, 2019
RADIO MADE A VERY LOUD STATIC AND POPPING NOISE THAT SOUNDED LIKE MY CAR WAS BEING SHOT AT AND THE WINDOWS WERE BREAKING WHILE I WAS ON THE HIGHWAY DOING 60MPH ON MY WAY TO WORK. I WAS LUCKY IT WAS VERY EARLY IN THE MORNING AND NOT MANY CARS WERE ON THE ROAD BECAUSE THE SUDDEN SOUND CAUSED ME TO SWERVE INTO THE NEXT 2 LANES. I TOOK THE CAR TO 2 DIFFERENT AUTO MECHANIC SHOPS AND WAS INFORMED THAT THIS HAS BEEN AN ONGOING ISSUE WITH THE FORD FOCUS FOR YEARS, AND THAT THE RADIO ELECTRICAL SYSTEM WOULD HAVE TO BE REPLACED.
Electrical system, Latches/locks/linkages, Fuel/propulsion system, Dec 27, 2018
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 FORD FOCUS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE HAD BEEN NO FAILURES UNTIL WEEKS AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS SERVICED FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V643000 (LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES). THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED BY CHAMPION FORD LINCOLN (140 SOUTHTOWN BLVD, OWENSBORO, KY 42303, (270) 684-1441). THE CONTACT HEARD AN ABNORMAL NOISE IN THE AREA OF THE INSTRUMENT PANEL AND RADIO. IN ADDITION, THE DOORS FAILED TO LOCK. THE CONTACT FELT THAT THE RECALL REPAIR FAILED TO PROVIDE A PERMANENT REMEDY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED AND THE DEALER INDICATED THAT THE VEHICLE NEEDED TO BE DIAGNOSED. THE VEHICLE WAS ALSO INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 18V735000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE), BUT THE PART WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT CALLED TO VERIFY IF FIELD SERVICE ACTION NUMBERS: 14M01 (TRANSMISSION CLUTCH SHUDDER/TRANSMISSION INPUT SHAFT SEAL) WARRANTY EXTENSION AND 14M02 (TRANSMISSION CONTROL MODULE) EXTENDED WARRANTY COVERAGE WERE SERVICED BY THE DEALER WITH THE MANUFACTURER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURES. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS NOT AVAILABLE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.
Electrical system, Engine, Fuel/propulsion system, Dec 20, 2018
AS I WAS DRIVING MY CAR DRIVER SIDE DOOR OPEN THE LATCH DOES NOT WORK ANYMORE AND MY CAR STALLS I CANNOT TELL HOW MUCH GAS I HAVE BECAUSE THE GAUGES DON'T WORK IT PUTS ITS DOORS OPEN I'LL BE ON 75 IT JUST SHUT OFF I NEED TO GO TO RED LIGHTS IS SHIFT SO FAR THEY GO TO STOP SIGN I SHOULD SOLVE THE RADIO ALSO JUST GOES OUT AND I HAVE SO LOUD STARCH SOUND SCREECHING NOISE VERY LOUD AND ANNOYING MY CAR ALSO KRANKS WHEN I WANT TO CREATE BATTERY DIED QUICK. *TR
Steering, Electrical system, Dec 17, 2018
ELECTRONIC POWER STEERING FAILURE LIGHT KEEPS GOING ON AND NO POWER STEERING IS AVAILABLE. DOES RESET UPON RESTARTING CAR. THERE ARE OVER 10000 ONLINE FORUM COMPLAINTS ABOUT SAME ISSUE. FORD WAS AWARE OF ISSUE AND CONTINUED TO SELL THE VEHICLE WITH THIS ISSUE AND THE TRANSMISSION CONTROL FAULT.