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: vehicle speed control
170 reports, newest first. Show all
Vehicle speed control, Engine, Fuel/propulsion system, Aug 21, 2013
WAS SITTING AT A STOP LIGHT AFTER LEAVING WORK AND THE "STOP SAFELY NOW" MESSAGE APPEARED. CAR WOULD NOT MOVE. AFTER SEVERAL CYCLES OF TURNING THE CAR ON AND OFF, OPENING AND CLOSING THE DRIVER DOOR, LOCKING AND UNLOCKING THE CAR, IT MANAGED TO RESET ITSELF AND WORK AGAIN, ONLY TO HAVE THE PROBLEM RECUR ABOUT 5 MINUTES LATER, REQUIRING THE SAME STEPS TO RESOLVE THE ISSUE. THE CAR WORKED NORMALLY THE REST OF THE DAY AFTER I ARRIVED AT MY DESTINATION. *TR
Power train, Electrical system, Vehicle speed control, Jul 25, 2013
OUR 2012 FORD FOCUS ELECTRIC TOTALLY SHUTDOWN AFTER RECEIVING THE STOP SAFELY NOW WARNING ALERT. CAR SHUT DOWN IN TRAFFIC WITHIN 30 SECONDS OF RECEIVING THE WARNING. WE HAD NO TIME TO REACT OR PULL THE CAR SAFELY TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. THIS IS CLEARLY A SAFETY ISSUE. *TR
Electrical system, Vehicle speed control, Fuel/propulsion system, Jul 16, 2013
INCIDENCE OCCURRED TWICE IN 2 DAY PERIOD. "STOP SAFELY NOW" ERROR OCCURRED WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE. 1ST INSTANCE WAS WHILE BREAKING AS APPROACHING A STOPLIGHT. 2ND INSTANCE WAS WHILE ACCELERATING ON FREEWAY ONRAMP. BOTH INSTANCES I LOST ALL ENGINE POWER AND COULD NO LONGER ACCELERATE. I HAD TO COAST TO A SAFE SPOT TO PUT THE CAR INTO PARK AND TURN OFF THE VEHICLE BUT WAS ABLE TO RESTART IT AND DRIVE TO DEALERSHIP FOR REPAIR. SERIOUS SAFETY CONCERN WITH THIS VEHICLE AS DRIVER MAY NOT HAVE ABILITY TO COAST TO SAFE STOP WHILE DRIVING ON FREEWAY OR BUSY TRAFFIC. AFTER RESEARCHING ONLINE, THERE IS RAMPANT OCCURRENCE OF THIS EXACT FAILURE BEING DESCRIBED ON VEHICLE OWNER FORUMS FOR FORD FOCUS ELECTRIC BOTH 2012 AND 2013 MODELS. *TR
Power train, Vehicle speed control, Jul 9, 2013
I WAS DRIVING DOWN A BUMPY ROAD AT 40MPH THIS MORNING, CAME TO A STOP AT A STOP SIGN, ATTEMPTED TO TURN RIGHT AND MERGE ONTO A BUSY HIGHWAY WITH AN 50MPH SPEED LIMIT, THE CAR STARTED TO GO AND THEN ALL POWER CUT OUT WITHOUT WARNING AND THE "STOP SAFELY NOW" AND "REFER TO OWNERS MANUAL" WARNINGS CAME UP ON THE LEFT SCREEN! LUCKILY, I WAS NOT FULLY INTO THE TRAFFIC YET AS THERE WERE SEVERAL SEMIS COMING. I VEERED TO THE SHOULDER AND STOPPED. IF I HAD GOT GOING EVEN FOR A SECOND MORE I WOULD HAVE BEEN OUT IN TRAFFIC IN THE PATH OF A SEMI COMING AT OVER 50MPH. IT TOOK A FEW MINUTES OF TRYING TO TURN IT OFF. EVENTUALLY I OPENED THE DRIVERS DOOR AND THAT SEEMED TO FREE IT UP TO TURN IT OFF. I WAS THEN ABLE TO START IT BACK UP AGAIN AND CARRY ON WITH MY DAY. *TR
Power train, Vehicle speed control, May 5, 2013
REPEATED PROBLEMS WITH TRANSMISSION "SLIPPING", LACK OF POWER, SURGING WHEN FINALLY DOES SHIFT, EXTREMELY UNPREDICTABLE ACCELERATION FROM STOP (E.G., PULLING INTO TRAFFIC AT INTERSECTIONS, OR UP HILL AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS). DID NOT DISPLAY PROBLEMS DURING TEST DRIVE, BUT AT APPROXIMATELY 1,000 MILES UP TO CURRENT MILEAGE (ABOUT 2,200) IT OCCURS EVERY TIME I DRIVE. HAVE HAD THREE NEAR MISS ACCIDENTS DUE TO UNPREDICTABLE ACCELERATION FROM STOPS, ALSO ON HIGHWAY UNDER HILL LOAD. HAD DEALER SERVICE CHECK THREE TIMES, FIRST TIME UPDATED SOFTWARE IN PCM/TCM, SECOND TIME WITH SAME DEALER RETURNED "NO ERRORS", TRIED DIFFERENT DEALER, ALSO "NO ERRORS" BUT WAS TOLD OTHER CUSTOMERS COMPLAINED AND "THAT'S HOW IT'S DESIGNED". SENT FORD MOTOR COMPANY DEMAND FOR REFUND UNDER CALIFORNIA LEMON LAW, FORD CUSTOMER RELATIONS CENTER CALLED AND STATED THEY WILL NOT PAY REFUND AT THIS TIME BUT REQUESTED OPPORTUNITY TO SEND SPECIAL TECHNICIAN TO LOCAL DEALER. HAVE NOT HEARD BACK TO SCHEDULE WITH SPECIAL TECHNICIAN AFTER ONE WEEK. *TR
Vehicle speed control, Service brakes, Dec 12, 2012, crash
I PUT MY 2012 FORD FOCUS IN PARK AND LEFT THE MOTOR RUNNING. I GOT OUT OF MY CAR TO REMOVE A BOX OF DONATIONS AT A LOCAL SALVATION ARMY WHEN THE CAR STARTED TO ROLL FORWARD. I JUMPED BACK INTO MY CAR TO STOP IT FROM ROLLING INTO THE PERSON IN FRONT OF ME AND TURNED THE WHEEL WHILE PRACTICALLY STANDING ON THE BRAKE WITH MY RIGHT FOOT AND HAD MY LEFT LEG OUTSIDE THE VECHILE. THE CAR WOULD NOT STOP UNTIL I EVENTUALLY SIDE SWIPED THE PERSONS CAR IN FRONT OF ME THEN CRASHED INTO A PILE OF DONATED FURNITURE AND CURBING IN FRONT OF THE BUILDING. ONCE THE CAR FINALLY STOPPED I WAS ABLE TO SHUT THE IGNITION OFF. IT WAS JUST LUCK THAT I DID NOT HURT ANYONE OR MYSELF. *TR
Vehicle speed control, Nov 5, 2012, crash
I WAS STOPPED, AT A PARKING LOT EXIT, WAITING TO ENTER A THOROUGHFARE, ENGINE IDLING, WITH MY FOOT LIGHTLY ON THE BRAKE. SUDDENLY, THE CAR ACCELERATED FORWARD, INTO THE TRAFFIC LANE, AS THOUGH SOMEONE HAD PRESSED THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL TO THE FLOOR, OR NEARLY SO. I TOOK A 45 MPH "T" BONE ON MY DRIVER`S SIDE DOOR. I WAS SHAKEN, BUT NOT INJURED AND MY ELDERLY WIFE SUFFERED A SEVERE HEART BRUISING FROM THE SEAT BELT. I WAS WEARING A TIGHT-FITTING BASEBALL CAP, WHICH WAS LAYING ON THE BACK SEAT. I FIGURE THE AIR BAG SAVED ME FROM A SERIOUS INJURY. I WAS NOT TICKETED, BUT I LOST ABOUT $10,000.00 ON THE DEAL AND I AM PAYING A SMALL FORTUNE FOR MY INSURANCE NOW, THROUGH NO FAULT OF MINE. I HAVE AN EXCELLENT DRIVING HISTORY, UP TO THIS POINT. *TR
Power train, Vehicle speed control, Nov 2, 2012
THE CAR SHUDDERS AND HESITATES ON TAKE OFF TO THE POINT OF STALLING. HAPPENS ALWAYS FROM STOP TO RUNNING. *TR
Vehicle speed control, Service brakes, Engine, Oct 31, 2012
WHEN IN STOP AND GO TRAFFIC, THE VEHICLE LUNGES WHENEVER YOU GO BACK AND FORTH FROM THE ACCELERATOR TO THE BRAKE, NEARLY CAUSING SEVERAL ACCIDENTS. *TR
Vehicle speed control, Oct 15, 2012
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 FORD FOCUS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE MAKING A LEFT TURN AND DEPRESSING THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL, THE PEDAL ABNORMALLY TRAVELED TO THE FLOORBOARD. THE ENGINE RPMS INCREASED EXCESSIVELY FOR APPROXIMATELY TWO SECONDS BEFORE THE VEHICLE RESPONDED TO ACCELERATION ATTEMPTS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHO STATED THAT THE FAILURE COULD HAVE BEEN CAUSED BY THE DRIVER DEPRESSING THE BRAKE AND ACCELERATOR PEDALS SIMULTANEOUSLY. THE DEALER PERFORMED A DIAGNOSTICS TEST BUT COULD NOT GENERATE A DIAGNOSIS NOR DUPLICATE THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED WHO STATED THAT A REPRESENTATIVE WOULD CONTACT HIM WITHIN TWENTY-FOUR HOURS. THE CONTACT NEVER RECEIVED A RETURN CALL. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 19,000.
Power train, Vehicle speed control, Service brakes, Engine, Sep 28, 2012, crash
MY BOYFRIEND AND I BOUGHT A 2012 FORD FOCUS SE HATCHBACK ON SEPTEMBER FIRST. AFTER DRIVING THE CAR FOR A COUPLE OF DAYS MY BOYFRIEND NOTICED THAT THE TRANSMISSION WAS NOT RIGHT BUT HE THOUGHT THIS WAS HAPPENING JUST BECAUSE THE CAR WAS NEW. THEN, WHEN DRIVING TO WORK I NOTICED THAT WHEN I STOPPED ON ANY INCLINE STREET BETWEEN TAKING THE FOOT OFF THE BRAKE AND PLACING IT ON THE ACCELERATOR, THE CAR ROLLED BACK QUITE QUICKLY TO THE POINT THAT I ALMOST HIT THE CAR BEHIND ME. DAYS LATER, I STARTED TO FEEL THAT THE STEERING REQUIRED BOTH HANDS AT ALL TIMES. IT WAS CONSTANTLY WANDERING AND SHAKY SPECIALLY DURING TURNS. TO TOP IT OFF ON SEPTEMBER 27TH SOMETHING TERRIBLE HAPPENED. I WAS IN THE DRIVE WAY, I SHIFTED FROM REVERSE TO DRIVE AND THE CAR TOOK OFF AT A LURCH. THE CAR ACCELERATED SO RAPIDLY EVEN WITH MY FOOT ON THE BRAKE PEDAL. I LOST COMPLETE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. THE CAR FAILED TO SLOW DOWN HITTING TWO CARS AND TEARING DOWN A FENCE. I COULD FINALLY STOP THE CAR WHEN I QUICKLY SHIFTED TO PARK. I DO NOT UNDERSTAND HOW FORD SELLS THIS CAR WITH ALL THESE PROBLEMS RISKING PEOPLE'S LIVES. THIS IS A SERIOUS ISSUE. HOW MANY FATALITIES ARE THEY WAITING FOR? ARE THEY GOING TO DO SOMETHING EVER ABOUT THESE MALFUNCTIONS? THIS IS RIDICULOUS IF I HAVE KNOWN ALL THESE ISSUES WITH THIS CAR, I WOULD HAVE NEVER BOUGHT IT FOR SURE. *TR
Vehicle speed control, Aug 30, 2012
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 FORD FOCUS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE SITTING AT A STOP SIGN ON A HILL, THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO ROLL BACKWARDS UNTIL HE ENGAGED THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE TRANSMISSION CONTROL MODULE NEEDED TO BE REPROGRAMMED. THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE TRANSMISSION CONTROL MODULE WAS REPROGRAMMED BY THE DEALER AGAIN. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE WHO STATED THAT THEY WOULD ADDRESS THE ISSUE AT A LATER DATE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 1 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 7,000.
Power train, Vehicle speed control, Engine, Jul 11, 2012
WHEN ACCELERATING CAR JUMPS OR HOPS VIOLENTLY. ENGINE MAKES GRINDING/CHATTERING NOISE WHEN CHANGING GEARS. EXPERIENCE ROLL BACK WHEN ON A SLIGHT INCLINE. POWER SHIFT 6 SPEED IS NOT SAFE. HAVE TROUBLE CROSSING LANES OF TRAFFIC FOR THE JUMPING/LAUNCH JUDDER PROBLEM. *TR
Power train, Exterior lighting, Latches/locks/linkages, Vehicle speed control, Equipment, Engine, Jul 10, 2012, crash
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 FORD FOCUS. THE CONTACT STARTED THE VEHICLE AND THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED RAPIDLY EVEN WITH THE BRAKE PEDAL ENGAGED. THE VEHICLE FAILED TO SLOW DOWN AND CRASHED INTO A CEMENT WALL. THERE WERE NO PERSONAL INJURIES. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE CONTACT'S RESIDENCE. IN ADDITION, THE MANUFACTURER ISSUED A CUSTOMER SATISFACTION PROGRAM UNDER REFERENCE NUMBER 123B7 (TRANSMISSION CONTROL MODULE) AND AFTER THE RECALL REPAIR WAS PERFORMED, THE VEHICLE ROLLED AWAY WITH THE GEAR IN PARK. IN ORDER FOR THE VEHICLE TO REMAIN STATIONARY, A BLOCK WAS PLACED AGAINST THE TWO REAR TIRES. ALSO, A STRONG ANTIFREEZE ODOR EMITTED INSIDE OF THE VEHICLE AND AN OIL LEAK WAS VISIBLE ON THE GROUND. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE PROBLEM. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 12,917. UPDATED 08/23/12*LJ UPDATED 09/24/2012 *JS
Vehicle speed control, May 17, 2012
WHEN CAR STARTED IT WAS AT A HIGHER IDLE THEN NORMAL, AROUND 1,200 RPMS.. UPON DRIVING 1 MILE AT 45 MPH I THEN CAME TO A STOP AT A LIGHT AND IT WOULD THEN REV FROM 700 RPMS ABOUT TO APROX 2,600 RPMS AND I HAD THE ENGINE MALFUNCTION SERVICE NOW LIGHT COME ON.. I ONLY HAD THE CAR REV WHEN ON THE BRAKES.. IN PARK AND OR NEUTRAL IT WAS WORSE.. I THEN WENT TO DRIVE ON GREEN. THE THROTTLE DID NOT RESPOND AT ALL AND THE CAR THEN SPEED UP ON ITS OWN.. IT TOOK ABOUT 20 SECONDS TO GET TO 15 MPH AND IT REFUSED TO GO PAST THAT.. I THEN TOOK IT INTO THE DEALERSHIP FOR THE 8TH TIME, THIS TIME THEY ARE LOOKING AT IT AS BEFORE THEY WOULD JUST RESET THE COMPUTER AND SEND ME OFF.. FORD DEALERS HAVE NOT BEEN TAKING ACTION ON THIS BEWARE IF BUYING A FOCUS THAT COMPUTER RESETS WILL NOT FIX IT.. *TR
Engine and engine cooling, Power train, Vehicle speed control, Mar 30, 2012
I BOUGHT A 2012 FORD FOCUS SEDAN A COUPLE WEEKS AGO THE NEXT DAY I NOTICED SLOW JERKY SHUTTERING ACCERLERATION WHEN AT A COMPLETE STOP THEN TRYING TO ACCLERATE. I DID NOT THINK OF ANYTHING WAS WRONG UNTIL I RESEARCHED IT ONLINE FINDING SIMILAR COMPLAINTS THIS IS A PROBLEM AND NOW THE CAR IS AT THE DEALERSHIP AND THEY CURRENTLY HAVE IT. NEXT THERE IS A GRINDING NOISE WHILE DRIVING AND TURNING SOUNDS AN EXAMPLE WOULD BE METAL TO METAL ON THE BRAKES IS THE SOUND AND LAST LOOSE MIRROR WHEN LIFTING THE TAB DOWN TO LOOK AT MY DAUGHTER IN THE BACK SEAT THE WHOLE MIRROR GOES DOWN ISTEAD OF SLIGHTLY MOVING. *JS
Vehicle speed control, Mar 16, 2012
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 FORD FOCUS. WHILE TRAVELING 22 MPH, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE VEHICLE HAD SUDDENLY BEGAN TO ACCELERATE ON ITS OWN. IN ORDER TO STOP THE ACCELERATION, THE VEHICLE HAD TO BE SHUT OFF. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER, WHERE THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE FAILURE COULD NOT BE DUPLICATED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 2,000.
Vehicle speed control, Sep 28, 2011, crash
TL* THE CONTACT TEST DROVE A 2012 FORD FOCUS. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE THE VEHICLE PARALLEL PARKED WITH THE ACTIVE PARK ASSIST SYSTEM ENGAGED THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED IN REVERSE AND CRASHED INTO A PARKED VEHICLE. THE CONTACT STATED THE BRAKE AND ACCELERATOR PEDAL WERE NOT DEPRESSED. THE MANUFACTURER FILED REPORT CASE NUMBER 0401301881. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 10.
Engine and engine cooling, Vehicle speed control, Sep 20, 2011
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 FORD FOCUS. THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE WOULD STALL WITHOUT WARNING. IN ADDITION, THE CONTACT EXPERIENCED SUDDEN ACCELERATION. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER AND WAS TOLD THERE WAS A PROBLEM WITH THE COMPUTER. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 600.
Vehicle speed control, Jul 5, 2011
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 FORD FOCUS. THE CONTACT STOPPED THE VEHICLE WHEN HE NOTICED THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL AND BRAKE PEDAL WERE LOCATED VERY CLOSE TO EACH OTHER. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING NOR WAS IT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 5.