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: other or unspecified
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Other or unspecified, Sep 8, 2015
THE CAR SAT FOR ABOUT 2 HOURS IN MY DRIVEWAY AND WHEN I WENT TO START IT BACK UP, IT WOULDN'T START. LIGHTS CAME ON, BUT THE ENGINE WOULD NOT TURN OVER. UPON FURTHER RESEARCH, IT LOOKS AS IF IT IS A PROBLEM WITH THE KEY FOB PROGRAMMING, AND NOT THE ALTERNATOR LIKE PEOPLE HAVE BEEN TRYING TO SAY. THIS CAR IS ONLY 3 YEARS OLD. IT SHOULD NOT BE HAVING ALTERNATOR ISSUES. I'VE ALSO SEEN MANY OTHER CASES OF THIS SAME ISSUE IN THIS SAME MODEL.
Other or unspecified, Sep 6, 2015
DRIVERSIDE FRONT DOOR LOCKING MECHANISM FAIL TO SECURE DOOR AS IT COULDN'T BE LOCK ADDING A SAFETY HAZARD WITH ONLY 37,000 + MILES IS UNHEARD OFF THIS TO HAPPENED ON A CAR AT THIS MILEAGE.
Other or unspecified, Sep 4, 2015
THE VEHICLE'S CLUTCH HAS HAD TO BE REPLACED OR REPROGRAMMED ABOUT SIX OR SEVEN TIMES NOW IN THE LAST TWO YEARS. THIS IS A KNOWN DEFECT TO FORD AND THEY HAVE ISSUED A RECALL.
Power train, Electrical system, Other or unspecified, Sep 3, 2015
MY WIFE AND CHILD WERE AT A RED LIGHT AND WHEN THE LIGHT TURNED GREEN AND THE GAS PEDAL WAS PRESSED, THE VEHICLE DID NOT MOVE ONLY REVVED CAUSING THE MAN BEHIND HER TO INCH VERY CLOSE BEHIND DUE TO THE LIGHT THEN HONKING HIS HORN AND YELLING. IN ADDITION, AFTER MY WIFE AND CHILD RETURNED HOME, I WENT TO RUN TO THE STORE ONLY TO FIND THAT THE VEHICLE DOES NOT TURN OVER, NOT EVEN SOUND LIKE ITS ATTEMPTING TO AS THERE IS NO NOISE WHEN TURNING THE KEY. I BELIEVE THE VEHICLE DOES NOT RECOGNIZE WHAT GEAR IT IS IN, THUS WILL NOT START AND HAS ALWAYS HAD ERRATIC SHIFTING AND LURCHING TENDENCIES. I DO NOT KNOW WHAT TO DO NOW, I HAVE A FAMILY OF FIVE I SUPPORT AND NO MONEY TO FIX THIS. HOW AM I GOING TO GET TO WORK!!! I STILL HAVE 5 YEARS TO PAY ON THIS...UGHHH. TRAPPED
Other or unspecified, Sep 2, 2015
REAR PASSENGER DOOR WILL NOT LATCH.
Structure, Other or unspecified, Sep 2, 2015
DISCOVERED DRIVERS SIDE DOOR WILL NOT CLOSE, STAY SHUT, LATCH, OR LOCK PROPERLY. DOOR MAY BE PULLED OR PUSHED OPEN WHEN PARKED OR AT ANY SPEED AND LATCHING MECHANISM WILL NOT KEEP DOOR IN PLACE. THIS IS A HIGHLY CONCERNING SAFETY ISSUE AS THIS RESULTED IN RECALLS FOR THE EXPLORER, 2011-2014 FIESTA, 2013-2014 FUSION, AND 2013-2014 MKZ WITH THE SAME EXACT MECHANISM.
Other or unspecified, Aug 28, 2015
MY CAR STARTED STALLING WHILE I WAS DRIVING IT BACK FROM WORK YESTERDAY. IT HAPPENED QUITE A FEW TIMES ON MY 1 HOUR AND 15 MINUTE DRIVE HOME. I WOULD HAVE TO PUSH THE ACCELERATOR QUITE HARD TO GET IT TO MOVE. I HAVE AN APPOINTMENT SCHEDULED FOR TUESDAY AT THE DEALER TO GET IT CHECKED OUT, BUT THIS IS VERY CONCERNING FOR ME. THERE WAS ALSO ONE ISOLATED INCIDENT LAST WEEK WHERE I HAD IT ON DRIVE AND PRESSED THE ACCELERATOR AND IT WOULD NOT MOVE. I KEPT PRESSING IT AND IT STARTED TO DRIVE AFTER ABOUT 30 SECONDS.
Structure, Other or unspecified, Aug 26, 2015
I WAS DRIVING TO AN EARLY MORNING MEETING (5:30AM) WHEN THE DRIVER SIDE DOOR SUDDENLY OPENED WITHOUT WARNING. ONCE THE DOOR OPENED, IT WOULD NO LONGER LATCH. THE CAR DOOR HAD TO BE MANUALLY HELD FIRMLY CLOSED FOR THE DURATION OF THE TRIP. WITH EVERY TURN, THE DOOR WOULD ATTEMPT TO FLY OPEN.
Other or unspecified, Aug 25, 2015
THE DRIVER SIDE DOOR LATCH WOULD NOT ENGAGE. DOOR CAN SWING OPEN AND SHUT WHILE DRIVING.
Other or unspecified, Aug 23, 2015
MY 2012 FORD FOCUS TAKES A DANGEROUSLY SLOW AMOUNT OF TIME TO ACCELERATE ON THE HIGHWAY AND SHUDDERS EXCESSIVELY AND VERY VISIBLY (AT ANY SPEED) WHEN TRYING TO ACCELERATE. THIS CAR IS A SAFETY CONCERN. JUST THIS WEEK IT IS NOT STARTING AT ALL. I RECEIVED A LETTER FROM FORD THAT THERE IS A DEFECT IN THE TRANSMISSION IN MY CAR AND THEY WILL REPLACE IT FOR FREE. I HAVE READ ONLINE THAT THIS DOESN'T FIX THE PROBLEM THAT OTHERS HAVE CONTINUED TO HAVE THESE SAFETY ISSUES EVEN AFTER FORD REPLACES THEIR TRANSMISSION OR TRANSMISSION CLUTCH.
Other or unspecified, Aug 14, 2015
THE DRIVERS DOOR LATCH FAILED SO THAT THE DOOR WILL NOT STAY CLOSED. I WAS LUCKY THAT IT OCCURRED IN A PARKING LOT RATHER THAN WHILE DRIVING.
Other or unspecified, Aug 8, 2015
THE CAR SEEMS TO HESITATE AT ACCELERATION FROM PARKED POSITION. I NOTICED A SLIGHT "SKIPPING" OR JUMPING WHILE DRIVING OFF OF THE LOT. SINCE THEN, I HAVE NOTICED THE SAME WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY. THE DEALER (USED CAR DEALER IN ALABAMA) TOLD ME "ITS A GOOD DEAL, GOOD CAR"!!!
Other or unspecified, Aug 5, 2015
MY WIFE WAS DRIVING THE VEHICLE ON THE FREEWAY. SHE HAD OPENED AND CLOSED THE SUNROOF ABOUT AN HOUR BEFORE THE INCIDENT. THERE WAS A LOUD POPPING/BANGING NOISE AND THE SUNROOF SHATTERED. GLASS SHARDS COVERED THE INSIDE OF THE CAR, SOME OF THEM WERE SHARP. WHEN SHE PARKED THE VEHICLE THE GLASS WAS BENT OUT AND NOT DOWN. THERE WAS NO KNOWN IMPACT OF ANY OBJECT WITH THE SUNROOF, IT APPEARS TO HAVE EXPLODED DUE TO A DEFECT.
Other or unspecified, Jul 31, 2015
WE BELIEVE THIS IS A SERIOUS SAFETY ISSUE AS ONE OF OUR KIDS ALMOST FELL OUT OF THE CAR BECAUSE WE DIDN'T REALIZE THE DOOR DID NOT CATCH! THE REAR LEFT DOOR WILL NOT STAYED CLOSED. THE MECHANISM IS NOT CATCHING AT ALL AND THE DOOR IS A SAFETY ISSUE. A COUPLE OF MONTHS AGO, THE PASSENGER FRONT DOOR DID THE SAME THING. WE ENDED UP TAKING IT TO THE DEALERSHIP AND IT COST $100 TO REPAIR, BUT WE DON'T FEEL THIS IS RIGHT.
Other or unspecified, Jul 31, 2015
ACCELERATING FROM A TRAFFIC LIGHT THE CAR JUST DIED. I LOST ALL POWER(POWER STEERING, POWER BRAKES). WE PULLED OVER AND TRIED TO JUMP THE BATTERY THINKING IT WAS THIS. I REMEMBERED A LETTER I RECEIVED FROM FORD REGARDING A VOLUNTARY RECALL FOR THE TRANSMISSION CONTROL MODULE(TCM). THE CAR WAS TOWED TO MY LOCAL MECHANIC AND VIA A DIAGNOSTIC TEST IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE TCM WAS DEFECTIVE. AFTER A WEEK AT THE FORD DEALER THE TCM WAS REPLACED FREE AND THE WARRANTY WAS EXTENDED. THE MAJOR CONCERN THAT I HAVE IS IF I WAS ON THE HIGHWAY THERE WOULD HAVE BEEN DIRE CONSEQUENCES - THE CAR JUST DIED AND WE WOULD HAVE BEEN SITTING ON THE HIGHWAY WITH TRAFFIC FLYING BY US. THERE NEEDS TO BE A MANDATORY RECALL FOR THIS SITUATION BEFORE PEOPLE DIE.
Power train, Other or unspecified, Jul 30, 2015
MY TRANSMISSION DOESN'T WORK RIGHT AND NEVER HAS, FROM THE MINUTE I DROVE IT OFF THE LOT. IT JERKS, VERY HARD AT TIMES, IT SHUDDERS, AND WORST OF ALL, IT HESITATES, SO WHEN YOU PULL OUT AT TIMES YOU PRAY IT KICKS IN BEFORE YOU END UP GETTING HIT AND KILLED. I TOLD MY SON AFTER LESS THAN SIX MONTHS OF OWNING THIS CAR THAT IF I GET KILLED BECAUSE OF IT, I WANT HIM TO SUE FORD. THEY REFUSE TO FIX IT BECAUSE THEY DON'T STAND BEHIND THEIR PRODUCTS! THEY DON'T CARE IF CONSUMERS GET HURT OR KILLED, OBVIOUSLY. IT LOOKS GOOD AND RIDES GOOD, BUT IS A LEMON BECAUSE OF THE TRANS. THEY MAINTAIN THAT IT ONLY MAKES IT MISERABLE TO DRIVE, BUT THEY DOUBT YOU'LL GET KILLED, SO REFUSE TO HELP. THESE ARE SOME SORT OF TRANSMISSIONS THAT WERE CONVERTED FROM MANUAL TO AUTOMATIC AND NOT VERY WELL, AT THAT. I'VE BEEN TO THREE DEALERS AND THEY WON'T HELP, SAYING THEIR HANDS ARE TIED BECAUSE CORPORATE DOESN'T FEEL IT'S GOING TO KILL ANYONE. I THOUGHT I WOULD BUY A FORD, BEING FROM SE MI. TALK ABOUT MISGUIDED LOYALTY! JUST BECAUSE NOBODY'S BEEN KILLED YET DOESN'T MEAN IT WON'T HAPPEN. IT DOESN'T WORK, PLAIN & SIMPLE. AND IF IT'S THIS POOR NOW, WHAT WILL HAPPEN IN ANOTHER YEAR OR TWO? I AM BEYOND DISGUSTED AND COMPLETELY FRUSTRATED WITH THIS UNCARING COMPANY WHO SELLS YOU JUNK FOR TOP DOLLAR AND THEN REFUSES TO HELP YOU WITH A PROBLEM THAT IS TOTALLY AND COMPLETELY THEIR FAULT!
Other or unspecified, Jul 28, 2015
I BOUGHT A 2012 FORD FOCUS 2 YEARS AGO, SINCE OWNING THE CAR I HAVE EXPERIENCED MAJOR SAFETY ISSUES. DOING 55MPH IN MY HOME TOWN MY TRANSMISSION FAILED AND MY CAR CAME TO A DEAD STOP. THIS HAS HAPPENED ON MULTIPLE OCCASIONS. MY CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AS WELL AS MY HILL SIDE ASSISTANT. I WAS ABLE TO PULL INTO A LOT. AFTER THIS INCIDENT AND LEAVING MY CAR OFF FOR 2 MINUTES OR SO, I BEGAN TO DRIVE AND MY RPM'S JOLTED INTO THE 7,000'S AND MY CAR ACCELERATED UNCONTROLLABLY PUSHING MY SPEED TO OVER 50 WHEN I WAS ONLY DOING 30. AFTERWARDS MY VEHICLE ONCE AGAIN DE-ACCELORATED IN THE MIDDLE OF A BUSY ROAD AND CAME TO A STOP. I HAVE BROUGHT MY CAR BACK TO FORD 3 TIMES IN THE LAST 2 YEARS WITH ISSUES DUE TO ACCELERATING, JERKING, HESITATION AND FAIL TO SHIFT. THIS ACCIDENT HAD ALMOST COSTED ME AND OTHERS OUR LIVES. FORD FAILED TO ASSIST ME IN THE MATTER AND TOLD ME THERE WAS NOTHING THEY COULD DO ABOUT THE WAY THE FORD'S ELECTRIC AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION SYSTEM IS MADE. THIS CAR IS A DANGEROUS VEHICLE AND BY NO MEANS SHOULD BE APPROVED TO BE DRIVEN OR SOLD UNDER THESE CIRCUMSTANCES. AFTER FURTHER INVESTIGATION I REALIZED I'M ONE OUT OF THOUSANDS WHO HAVE HAD THE SAME ISSUES WITH FORD FOCUS' PURCHASED BETWEEN 2010-2013.
Power train, Other or unspecified, Engine, Jul 27, 2015
THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT TURN OVER. THERE WAS NO CLICKING OF THE VEHICLE TRYING TO START. AFTER 4 TRIES TO START THE CAR IT WAS LEFT TO SIT FOR 30 MIN BEFORE WE TRIED AGAIN. THE CAR THEN WAS TRIED TO START AGAIN DID NOT START UNTIL THE 4TH TRY. THEN THE CAR STARTED. IT SEEMS TO BE SKIPPING A GEAR WHILE DRIVING WILL GO FROM 6K RPM TO ALL OF THE SUDDEN JUMPING DOWN TO 2K RMP. THERE IS SOMETHING WRONG WITH THE CLUTCH/ TRANSMISSION WITH SHIFTING AND NOW SOMETHING GOING ON WITH THE STARTING SYSTEM.
Other or unspecified, Jul 20, 2015
REAR DOOR LATCH WILL NO LONGER CLOSE CORRECTLY. EVEN AFTER CLOSING WILL COME OPEN WITHOUT USE OF HANDLE.
Vehicle speed control, Other or unspecified, Engine, Jul 15, 2015
(AUTOMATIC HATCHBACK) THE CAR ROLLS BACK WHEN IN GEAR, ON A STEEP HILL. SHIFTING GEARS, IT WILL HESITATE ON THE HIGHWAY AND WILL JUMP GEARS AND STUDDER. A FEW DAYS AGO I WAS TRYING TO BACK OUT OF MY DRIVEWAY TO GET TO WORK AND WHEN I PUT IT IN REVERSE, THE CAR DIDN'T MOVE WHATSOEVER, SO I PUT IT IN DRIVE TO TEST AND SEE IF IT WAS WORKING, AND IT GOT IN 1ST GEAR JUST FINE.SO I TRIED TO REVERSE AGAIN WITH THE SAME ISSUE. THEN THE ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED, SO I LEFT THE CAR AND GOT A RIDE TO WORK, HOWEVER THAT NIGHT WHEN I CAME HOME, I TESTED THE CAR OUT AGAIN AND SAME PROBLEM, HOWEVER A MESSAGE POPPED UP "TRANSMISSION IS NOT IN PARK (P)" AND I HAD IT IN REVERSE, SO I PUT IT IN DRIVE AND THE SAME MESSAGE POPPED UP. NOW I CANNOT GET IT TO MOVE AT ALL. WHILE IN DRIVE, IT WILL REV UP, BUT IT WILL NOT MOVE! IT WILL START UP NO PROBLEM, AND SOMETIMES IT WILL DRIVE, BUT IT WILL LOSE POWER AND NOT MOVE AGAIN.
Power train, Other or unspecified, Jul 10, 2015
THIS VEHICLE HAS A PRETTY SIGNIFICANT ENGINE SHUDDER AS WELL AS A RATTLING NOISE BETWEEN FIRST AND SECOND AND SECOND AND THIRD GEARS. VEHICLE AT TIMES FEELS LIKE IT IS GOING TO STALL OUT. THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE IN ALL INTERSECTIONS AND THIS VEHICLE SHOULD BE RECALLED.
Other or unspecified, Engine, Jul 5, 2015
2013, 2014, TRANSMISSION CLUTCH REPLACED, 2015 WAITING FOR ANOTHER TRANSMISSION CLUTCH REPLACEMENT. REAR ENDED IN 2014 WHEN CAR BOGGED DOWN GETTING ON HIGHWAY. CAR DIED TWICE WHILE ON HIGHWAY . TOLD BY FORD CUSTOMER CARE & DEALERSHIP CAR WAS SAFE TO DRIVE BEFORE BOTH INCIDENTS. CAR REVS UP TO HIGH RPMS FOR NO REASON WHILE DRIVING.. VERY SCARY. !!!! CAR HAS NOT DRIVEN CORRECT SINCE THE DAY IT LEFT THE DEALERSHIP !!
Other or unspecified, Jun 24, 2015
CAR JUST SIMPLY STOPPED MOVING WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD. DIAGNOSTIC LIGHT READ TRANSMISSION FAILURE. CAR HAD TO BE COASTED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. LUCKILY IT WAS A RURAL ROAD AND THERE WAS LITTLE TO NO TRAFFIC OR MY CHILD COULD HAVE BEEN SERIOUSLY INJURED IN A CRASH FROM BEING STRUCK FROM BEHIND. I UNDERSTAND THAT FORD IS AWARE OF THESE PROBLEMS. IS IT GOING TO TAKE SOMEONE OR THEIR CHILD BEING HURT OR KILLED TO REMEDY THE PROBLEM
Other or unspecified, Jun 18, 2015
VEHICLE LEAKS COOLANT AFTER BEING PARKED IN GARAGE FOR NO REASON. NOTICED THIS PROBLEM WHEN LEAVING AND FINDING A HUGE PUDDLE UNDER CAR AND DRIP SPOTS FROM MOVING THE CAR. WHEN I OPENED THE HOOD THE COOLING RESERVOIR WAS EMPTY.
Steering, Vehicle speed control, Other or unspecified, Jun 17, 2015
THIS IS THE SECOND TIME IN 2 MONTHS THAT I'VE HAD PROBLEMS WITH THIS CAR'S TRANSMISSION. NOT ONLY DOES IT STUTTER WHEN SHIFTING AND TAKE TIME TO ACCELERATE, BUT NOW THE TRANSMISSION IS NOT WORKING. IN APRIL, THE CAR COMPLETELY STOPPED ACCELERATING, ALMOST RESULTING IN A CRASH ON THE HIGHWAY. THE DEALERSHIP DIAGNOSED IT AS A TRANSMISSION CENSOR AND COST WAS PAID OUT OF POCKET. THIS TIME, THE CAR BEGAN JERKING AND THE TRANSMISSION LIGHT FLASHED. I DROVE THE CAR HOME AND BECAUSE OF THE VIOLENT JERKING ALMOST WRECKED ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS. I AM TAKING IT TO THE DEALERSHIP FOR REPAIRS TODAY. CONSIDERING THIS CAR IS ONLY 3 YEARS OLD, IT SHOULD NOT BE HAVING ANY OF THESE PROBLEMS AND I CONSIDER IT UNRELIABLE AND A HAZARD TO MY FAMILY AND OTHER DRIVERS ON THE ROAD.