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: engine
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Power train, Vehicle speed control, Engine, Jul 17, 2019
MY FOCUS HAS HAD NUMEROUS TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS OVER THE PAST FEW YEARS. MY CAR WOULD RANDOMLY NOT BE ABLE TO SHIFT INTO SECOND GEAR AND WOULD LEAVE STRANDED. WHILE DRIVING MY CAR WOULD RANDOMLY NOT SHIFT GEARS, ALLOWING ME TO GO A MAX OF 10 MPH WITH MY CHILDREN IN MY CAR. MANY TIMES MY CAR WOULD NOT START AT ALL. SOMETIMES WHEN IT DID START, I COULD NOT EVEN TURN MY WHEEL. I HAD THE COMPUTER CHIP RESET AND WITHIN 4 MONTHS MY CAR BECAME INOPERABLE. I TOOK IT TO THE SHOP AND THEY SAID MULTIPLE SERVICE BULLETINS WERE FOUND FOR MY TRANSMISSION THAT CAME BACK IN THE DIAGNOSTICS AND TOLD ME TO TAKE IT TO THE FORD DEALERSHIP. WHEN I WENT THERE I WAS TOLD IT WOULD BE MINIMUM $2K TO GET THE INTERNAL CLUTCH FIXED, IF THAT WAS THE ISSUE, UPWARDS OF $5K FOR THE OTHER TRANSMISSION ISSUES. I FELT EXTREMELY UNSAFE WITH TWO KIDS AND HAD TO GO OUT AND LEASE A NEW CAR. I AM FURIOUS NOW THAT I AM READING THAT FORD KNEW IT WAS SELLING 2012 FOCUSES WITH FAULTY TRANSMISSIONS. I STILL HAVE THE CAR IN MY POSSESSION. I CANNOT EVEN COUNT THE NUMBER OF TIMES MY CAR WOULD NOT SHIFT OR START, AND WHILE DRIVING WITH MY CHILDREN IN THE CAR THIS HAPPENED. IT CAUSED ME TO ALMOST BE REAR ENDED OR STUCK IN INTERSECTIONS. THE ONLY THING THAT SAVED ME ON MANY OCCASIONS WAS QUICKLY TURNING ON MY HAZARD LIGHTS/BLINKERS. I AM OUTRAGED THAT THIS HAS HAPPENED. PRIOR TO OWNING MY 2012 FOCUS, I HAD A 2002 FOCUS AND NEVER RAN INTO ANY OF THESE ISSUES AND LOVED THE CAR SO MUCH I BOUGHT ANOTHER ONE. IF I COULD GO BACK IN TIME I WOULD NEVER HAVE BOUGHT THE 2012 KNOWING WHAT I KNOW NOW. I AM HOPING A CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT IS FILED, AND IF NOT, I MAY FIND MY OWN LAWYER AND GO AFTER FORD.
Vehicle speed control, Engine, Visibility/wiper, Jul 16, 2019
I HAVE A 2012 FORD FOCUS TITANIUM HATCHBACK. I TOOK MY CAR INTO BOB TOMES FORD FOR A SHUTTERING PROBLEM AND WAS TOLD TO WAIT AND SEE TO CONTINUE TO DRIVE THE CAR. MONTHS LATER I HAD THE TCM REPLACE AND NOW MY CLUTCH IS OUT. THESE WERE ALL ISSUES AT THE TIME I ORIGINALLY BROUGHT MY CAR INTO FORD. AFTER THE TCM WAS REPLACE I TRIED TO PICK UP MY CAR FROM BOB TOMES FORD SERVICE CENTER AND THE SERVICE TEAM COULD NOT START MY CAR OR GET IT IN GEAR( YET SOMEHOW THEY "TEST DROVE" IT). MY CAR HAS STALLED IN THE MIDDLE OF INTERSECTIONS, MY CHECK ENGINE LIGHT HAS COME, MY TRANSMISSION IS OVERHEATING AND ASKING ME TO PULL OVER AND WAIT 5 MINUETS. THIS IS EXTREMELY DANGEROUS AS I AM A MOTHER AND HAVE UP TO 3 CHILDREN WITH ME AT ONE TIME. I CAN NOT TRUST MY CAR TO GET ME FROM A TO B SAFELY. MY CAR DIES RANDOMLY WHEN IT WANTS TO. MY CAR IS NOW COMPLETELY UNDRIVEABLE. I AM STILL PAYING ON THIS CAR AND I CAN NOT EVEN DRIVE IT! I NEED SOMETHING TO BE DONE ABOUT THIS ASAP. THIS IS ABSOLUTELY TERRIFYING THAT FORD IS ALLOWED TO SELL CARS KNOWING THE TRANSMISSION IS FAULTY BEFORE THEY WERE ON THE MARKET.
Power train, Engine, Fuel/propulsion system, Jul 12, 2019
MY CAR SHUTTERS AND SHAKES WHEN I'M ACCELERATING. GOING FROM A DEAD STOP IS THE WORST. I'VE TAKEN MY CAR IN AND THERE IS NO RESOLUTION AS OF TODAY. FORD KNOWS OF ALL OF THESE ISSUES AND KNEW OF THEM BEFORE MY CAR WAS MANUFACTURED. MY EXTENDED WARRANTY RUNS OUT NEXT MONTH AND WILL BE ON THE HOOK FOR ANY FUTURE DAMAGES TO MY CAR.
Engine, Jul 1, 2019
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 FORD FOCUS. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE, THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE CPA05 VAPOR CANISTER PURGE SOLENOID FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE CONTACT CALLED QUICK LANE AT BRIARWOOD FORD (LOCATED AT 7070 E MICHIGAN AVE, SALINE, MI 48176, (734) 429-8888) AND WAS INFORMED THAT THERE WOULD BE A DIAGNOSTIC FEE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER AND WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS PREVIOUSLY REPAIRED PER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 18V735000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE), BUT THE REMEDY WAS UNSUCCESSFUL. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND DID NOT ASSIST. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 122,034.
Structure, Engine, Fuel/propulsion system, Jun 11, 2019
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 FORD FOCUS. WHILE DRIVING, THE VEHICLE STALLED IN THE MIDDLE OF THE HIGHWAY AND THE CHECK ENGINE INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO COAST THE VEHICLE TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS POWERED OFF AND RESTARTED, THE VEHICLE DROVE NORMALLY. ON ANOTHER OCCASION, WHILE ATTEMPTING TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE, IT FAILED TO START. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO ROGEL FORD (LOCATED AT 26167 MS-27, CRYSTAL SPRINGS, MS 39059, (601) 892-3673) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE FUEL PUMP FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. FURTHERMORE, THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE DOOR FAILED TO CLOSE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN BACK TO ROGEL FORD WHERE THE DOOR WAS REPAIRED, BUT NOT DIAGNOSED. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED BY THE DEALER THAT THEY ALSO REPROGRAMMED THE POWER TRAIN MODULE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FUEL GAUGE WOULD SHOW FULL WHEN IT WAS SUPPOSED TO BE AT HALF A TANK. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURES AND STATED THAT ROGEL FORD REPAIRED THE VEHICLE PER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 18V735000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE). NO FURTHER ASSISTANCE WAS OFFERED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 159,000.
Power train, Engine, Fuel/propulsion system, Jun 8, 2019
THERE HAVE BEEN SEVERAL RECALLS FOR MY CAR REGARDING THE FUEL SYSTEM AND GAS TANK, MY CAR EXHIBITED ALL THE SAME SYMPTOMS, I TOOK IT TO A FORD DEALERSHIP THAT REFUSED TO DO THE WORK UNLESS I PAI'D $2,000 FOR AN EXPIRED PREVIOUS RECALL FOR A DIFFERENT ISSUE THAT WAS UNRELATED. THEY CLAIMED WITHOUT DOING THAT WORK IF THEY DID THIS WORK THE CAR WOULDN'T WORK AT ALL. I COMPLAINED TO FORD WHO TOLD ME DEALERSHIPS DON'T HAVE TO HONOR RECALLS AND TO KEEP TRYING OTHER DEALERSHIPS. I ASKED WHAT TO DO IF NONE WOULD DO THE WORK AND THEY SAID PAY OUT OF POCKET. WORSE YET, THE FIRST DEALERSHIP CLEARED THE RECALL AS NOT BEING NEEDED, SO NOW I HAVE A DAMAGED CAR THAT I CAN'T GET THE RECALL WORK ON THAT I CAN'T AFFORD TO DO MYSELF. I'M GOING TO JUST HAVE TO SELL THE CAR.
Electrical system, Engine, Jun 6, 2019
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 FORD FOCUS. WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH, THE CHECK ENGINE INDICATOR ILLUMINATED AND THE VEHICLE SHUT OFF. THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO REMOVE THE KEY FROM THE IGNITION. AFTER SEVERAL ATTEMPTS, THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO RESTART THE VEHICLE AND DRIVE HOME. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. A DEALER AND THE MANUFACTURER WERE NOT NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 101,329.
Engine, Jun 6, 2019
WHEN PARKED AND GOING INTO REVERSE, THE CONSOLE LIT UP WITH "TRANSMISSION MALFUNCTION SERVICE NOW" AND IT WOULD NOT GO INTO REVERSE. WE REPLACED THE TRANSMISSION CONTROL MODULE, BUT A FEW DAYS LATER IT WOULD NOT EVEN GO INTO GEAR.
Electrical system, Other or unspecified, Engine, Jun 4, 2019
STARTED CAR AND DASH LIGHT INDICATED THE FOLLOWING MESSAGE, "TRANSMISSION MALFUNCTION. SERVICE NOW"LIKE MANY OTHERS I HAVE SEEN ONLINE.IT ALSO STATES ENGINE NEEDS SERVICE
Electrical system, Engine, Jun 4, 2019
MY CAR JUST STARTED FLICKERING IN AND OUT. ALL THESE ERRORS SHOWED UP ON THE DASHBOARD. AND NOW IT WONT START
Steering, Power train, Engine, May 31, 2019
TAKATA RECALL STARTED CAR AND DASH LIGHT INDICATED THE FOLLOWING MESSAGE, "TRANSMISSION MALFUNCTION. SERVICE NOW" ALSO GOT POWER STEERING ASSIST ERROR MESSAGE EARLIER IN THE MONTH.
Engine, May 30, 2019
I RECEIVED A RECALL LETTER IN DECEMBER 2018 STATING A RECALL ON THE CANISTER PURGE VALVE WOULD BE AVAILABLE THE FIRST QUARTER OF 2019. MY CAR HAS STALLED, HAS ISSUES WITH THIS AFFECTED PART AND CANNOT RELY ON MY VEHICLE. THE RECALL HAS NOT BEEN FULFILLED AND IT IS NOW MAY29, 2019. I HAVE AN ENGINE MALFUNCTION LIGHT THAT COMES ON EVERY TIME THE CAR IS DRIVEN. IT'S UNRELIABLE AND I DON'T FEEL SAFE WITH THE LACK OF EXCELERATION.
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
Engine, May 24, 2019
I WAS DRIVING MY CAR IN A RURAL AREA GOING ABOUT 45 MPH WHEN THE CAR STARTED JERKING AND REVING NEAR 6 RPM. THE CAR WILL NO LONGER DRIVE IN REVERSE AND IS UNDRIVABLE.
Other or unspecified, Engine, May 23, 2019
CAR STUTTERS FROM STARTING OUT TAKES TOO LONG TO ACCELERATE AND FRIENDS HAVE SAID WHAT'S WRONG WITH THE CAR .IT FEELS LIKE THE TRANSMISSION IS SLIPPING
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.
Power train, Structure, Engine, May 15, 2019
TAKATA RECALL MY DRIVER SIDE DOOR WANT SHUT AND I SEE IT HAS A RECALL ON MY ENGINE ALSO. I WAS DRIVING AND MY DOOR JUST FLEW OPEN I TRIED SHUTTING IT SEVERAL TIMES IT WOULDN'T BUDGE. MY RADIO ALSO DON'T WORK ETHER I DON'T KNOW IF THAT'S PART OF IT. *TR
Engine, May 14, 2019
MY HUSBAND WAS DRIVING THE CAR TO WORK ON THE INTERSTATE SHORTLY AFTER 6AM IN THE POURING RAIN. TRAFFIC WAS MOVING AT ROUGHLY 65 MILES AN HOUR. AS TWO HIGHWAYS WERE MERGING TOGETHER, HIS VEHICLE LOST POWER. RPM'S WENT HIGH BUT VEHICLE WOULD NOT ACCELERATE. HE PUT ON FLASHERS AND PROCEEDED TO COAST INTO RIGHT HAND LANES, BUT ONLY HAD ENOUGH POWER TO LAND IN THE GORE, WHICH IS THE V WHERE TWO HIGHWAYS COME TOGETHER. HE TURNED THE VEHICLE OFF AND TRIED TO RESTART, BUT IT WOULD NOT RESTART. IT TOOK 1 AND 1/2 HOURS FOR RESCUE VEHICLE TO ARRIVE WHILE TRAFFIC SPED BY ON BOTH SIDES OF HIM, LEADING HIM TO BELIEVE HE WAS LIVING HIS LAST MOMENTS. HORRIFYING! COURTESY PATROL GOT MY HUSBAND TO SAFETY, TOW TRUCK RETRIEVED VEHICLE AND TOOK IT TO DEALERSHIP. THEY SAID THAT ESSENTIALLY, THE TRANSMISSION SHIFTED INTO NEUTRAL AS HE DROVE DOWN THE HIGHWAY AND THERE WAS NOTHING HE COULD HAVE DONE TO STOP IT. THEY REPLACED THE F MODULE-TRANSMISSION CONTROL AT N/C, AND ALSO PERFORMED UNRELATED PCM UPDATE FOR A RECALL. WE TRADED OFF THE VEHICLE YESTERDAY. TRANSMISSION HAD BEEN REPAIRED NUMEROUS TIMES FOR SHAKING OR STALLING.
Power train, Engine, May 10, 2019
MY CAR HAD LESS THAN 90,000 MILES ON IT WHEN IT BEGAN TO HAVE ISSUES WITH THE TRANSMISSION. THE ENGINE STUTTERS OR IDLES WHEN I ACCELERATE, WHICH HAS MADE GETTING ON THE INTERSTATE A NIGHTMARE. IF I ACCELERATE TO EVEN 35 MPH, I HAVE TO COMPLETELY REMOVE MY FOOT FROM THE GAS PEDAL, OTHERWISE MY RPMS WILL SHOOT TO OVER 4 (4,000 RPMS). IT CAUSES MY ENTIRE CAR TO FEEL LIKE IT'S SHAKING, AND IT ALMOST SEEMS LIKE MY CAR IS HAVING TROUBLE SHIFTING GEARS. NOT ONLY THAT, BUT WHEN I'VE STOPPED AT A STOP SIGN AND BEGIN TO DRIVE, MY ENGINE MAKES THE MOST TERRIBLE CHURNING/CLASHING/GRINDING NOISE POSSIBLE. LATELY IT HAS GOTTEN TO THE POINT THAT MY RPMS WILL CONTINUE TO INCREASE BUT MY CAR'S SPEED WILL STAY THE SAME. ALL OF THESE SITUATIONS (TROUBLE SHIFTING GEARS, NOISES, AND HIGH RPMS) WILL OCCUR NO MATTER WHAT, EVERY TIME I ACCELERATE. IT DOESN'T MATTER WHAT SORT OF ROAD I AM ON.
Engine, May 8, 2019
I RECEIVED AN EMAIL IN OCTOBER 2018 AND THEN A LETTER IN DECEMBER 2018 FOR A RECALL ON MY VEHICLE. AND WAS TOLD WHEN THE PARTS WERE AVAILABLE I WOULD BE NOTIFIED.NOW HERE WE ARE 7 MONTHS LATER AND I HAVE HEARD NOTHING IS THERE ANYTHING I CAN DO ABOUT THIS
Power train, Engine, May 2, 2019
VEHICLE SHUDDERS WHEN TAKING OFF BUT ONCE INITIAL TAKE OFF IS COMPLETE THERE IS NO SHUDDER ANYMORE.
Electrical system, Engine, Apr 30, 2019
TAKATA RECALL: TRANSMISSION MALFUNCTION
Engine, Fuel/propulsion system, Apr 25, 2019
TAKATA RECALL AFTER I WENT TO A GAS STATION AND FILL MY TANK UP WITH GAS DRIVE ABOUT 2 MILES THE CAR START TO STALL IN THE MIDDLE OF THE STREET WITH ME ALMOST CAUSE ME TO BE IN AND ACCIDENT LUCKILY I PULL TO THE SIDE TO AVOID THAT THEN THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON SUGGESTING I CHECK FUEL COMPONET AND SERVICE ENGINE
Engine, Apr 24, 2019
VEHICLE WAS ON A CITY STREET GOING ~ 40MPH, AND ENGINE CUT OFF.
Engine, Fuel/propulsion system, Apr 23, 2019
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 FORD FOCUS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AN ABNORMAL FUEL ODOR WAS COMING FROM THE VENTS AND THE VEHICLE REEKED OF FUEL. THE ODOR WAS SO STRONG THAT IT WAS A DISTRACTION TO THE CONTACT AND HER FAMILY'S HEALTH. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO JOE HALL LINCOLN FORD (1617 21ST STREET, LEWISTON, ID 83501, (888) 706-3381) WHERE THE MECHANICS REPAIRED A DOOR LATCH, BUT DID NOT REPAIR THE FUEL TANK. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 97,637.