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
3,801 reports, newest first.
Structure, Mar 14, 2016
THE DOOR LATCHES ARE FAILING WITHOUT WARNING. UPON EXITING THE VEHICLE AFTER STOPPING THE LATCHES HAVE FAILED AND THE DOORS WILL NOT STAY CLOSED. IN AUGUST 2015, THE DRIVER'S REAR DOOR LATCH FAILED UPON OPENING THE DOOR TO PUT MY PURSE IN THE BACKSEAT, IT WOULD NOT CLOSE AFTER THAT. I HAD TO DRIVE IT TO THE DEALERSHIP WHILE HOLDING THE DOOR CLOSED. THIS PROVED TO BE DANGEROUS AS I DRIVE A MANUAL CAR. NOW THE DRIVER'S DOOR LATCH FAILED UPON EXITING THE VEHICLE. THIS IS A SAFETY HAZARD AS IT CAN STRAND DRIVERS WITHOUT NOTICE. THE DOOR HAS TO BE TIED SHUT SO IT CAN BE DRIVEN TO THE DEALERSHIP WHO HAD TO ORDER THE PART. FORD IS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM AND HAVE RECALLED THE DOOR LATCHES ON OTHER MODEL YEARS OF FOCUS, FIESTA, AND FUSION.
Other or unspecified, Mar 11, 2016
FUEL GAGE NOT WORK, ON HIGHWAY 22 P.R. THE LOW FUEL WARNING TURN ON SHOWING 66 MILES TO EMPTY, BUT ON A MILE DISTANCE DE DISTANCE REDUCES 7 OR 8 MILES, IN ABBOUT 6 AND A HALF MILES THE CAR SHUT OFF WITHOUT FUEL AT 4PM WITH HEAVY TRAFIC, HARD BRAKES AND NO POWER STEERING BUT NO ACCIDENT
Other or unspecified, Mar 9, 2016
CRUISE CONTROL WON'T ENGAGE. SOMETIMES IT WILL WORK BUT MOST THE TIMES IT DOESN'T
Structure, Latches/locks/linkages, Mar 9, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 FORD FOCUS. WHILE BACKING OUT OF THE DRIVEWAY, THE DRIVER SIDE DOOR SWUNG OPEN INDEPENDENTLY AND FAILED TO CLOSE PROPERLY. THE DOOR AJAR WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE FAILURE OCCURRED CONSTANTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER, BUT WAS NOT DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 104,000.
Power train, Mar 9, 2016
EVEN AFTER REPROGRAMMING THE TRANSMISSION CONTROL MODULE, THE CAR CONTINUES TO PRESENT BUCKING, KICKING, JERKING, HARSH ENGAGEMENT, AND DELAYED ACCELERATION, AS WELL AS LURCHING. TODAY, THE TRANSMISSION CONTROL MODULE COMPLETELY FAILED TO START THE VEHICLE, ALTHOUGH ALL OTHER ELECTRICAL WORKS.
Steering, Electrical system, Mar 7, 2016
WENT TO START MY 2012 FORD FOCUS SE ON 3/3/16 AND IMMEDIATELY RECEIVED A MESSAGE STATING "POWER STEERING MALFUNCTION". THE STEERING WHEEL FELT LIKE IT LOCKED UP AND WAS VERY DIFFICULT TO TURN. THANK GOODNESS I WAS IN MY DRIVEWAY AND NOT ON THE ROAD WITH MY KIDS IN THE CAR! WE WERE ABLE TO GET THE CAR TO APPLE FORD IN COLUMBIA MD WHERE THEY RAN DIAGNOSTICS AND SAID WE NEED TO REPLACE THE THE STEERING RACK, WHICH WILL COST $1,950!! AFTER READING THE FORUMS, COMPLAINTS AND PENDING LAWSUITS ONLINE, IT IS CLEAR THAT THIS IS A COMMON ISSUE WHERE SEVERAL MODELS ARE BEING RECALLED. MY VIN HAS NOT BEEN ASSOCIATED WITH THAT RECALL, BUT I'M DESPERATELY HOPING THAT IT WILL SOON. THIS IS AN ELECTRIC ISSUE CAUSING THE POWER STEERING TO FAIL, AND IT'S HAPPENING TO SO MANY FORD OWNERS. PLEASE TAKE ACTION!
Steering, Mar 5, 2016
I WAS DRIVING ON A CITY STREET GOING 30MPH WHEN MY STEERING STARTED TO GET HARD TO STEER BUT NOT IMPOSSIBLE. WHEN I PULLED OVER I GOT A NOTIFICATION ON MY DASH THE "STEERING LOSS, STOP SAFELY". AT THAT POINT THERE WAS NO WAY WHAT SO EVER TO TURN MY STEERING WHEEL AT ALL. ALL MOST SEEMED LIKE IT WAS LOCKED. TRIED RESTARTING THE CAR AND STILL NO STEERING
Steering, Mar 4, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 FORD FOCUS. WHILE DRIVING 5 MPH, THE STEERING MALFUNCTIONED. THE VEHICE WAS DIAGNOSED AND REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 84,800.
Power train, Vehicle speed control, Engine, Mar 3, 2016
SHUDDERING OF ENGINE BETWEEN GEAR. LOSE OF POWER WHEN ACCELERATING. RED LINES WHEN TRYING TO ACCELERATE BETWEEN FIRST AND SECOND GEAR.
Electrical system, Vehicle speed control, Engine, Mar 2, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 FORD FOCUS. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, THE VEHICLE JERKED AND THE BATTERY AND TIRE PRESSURE WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED CONTINUOUSLY. IN ADDITION, THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED, BUT THE VEHICLE FAILED TO ACCELERATE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE THE DIAGNOSIS WAS UNKNOWN. THE TECHNICIAN STATED THAT THERE WAS A RECALL ON THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED ACCORDING TO THE UNKNOWN MANUFACTURER RECALL; HOWEVER, THE FAILURE RECURRED A WEEK LATER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN.
Steering, Power train, Visibility/wiper, Mar 2, 2016
ON 2/25/16, AFTER A SEVERE RAINSTORM, I WENT TO TURN ON MY CAR AND TRIED TO TURN ON THE WIPER BLADES, BUT THEY WOULD NOT COME ON. THE NEXT MORNING THEY DID TURN ON. THAT AFTERNOON, WHEN STARTING MY CAR, THE WIPER BLADES TURNED ON WITHOUT THE CONTROL BEING ACTIVATED. THE BLADES CONTINUED TO RUN EVEN WHEN THE CAR WAS TURNED OFF AND NO KEYS WERE IN THE IGNITION. THE ONLY WAY TO STOP THE BLADES WAS TO DISCONNECT THE FUSE FROM THE BOX. THIS HAS HAPPENED TWICE WHEN I WAS NOT AWARE OF THIS AND MY CAR BATTERY WAS DEAD WHEN I WENT TO START THE CAR. I CANNOT USE THE WIPER BLADES AT THIS TIME AS THEY WILL NOT TURN OFF. ACCORDING TO FORD MOTOR CO., THIS IS NOT COVERED UNDER THE RECALL ON THE WIPER BLADES SINCE MY CAR IS OUT OF WARRANTY. I HAVE HAD MY CAR IN THE DEALERSHIP TO REPAIR THE DEFECTIVE CLUTCH AND IT IS STILL NOT REPAIRED DUE TO FORD MOTOR CO NOT SENDING OUT THE NECESSARY PARTS IN A TIMELY MANNER. MY CAR IS SHUDDERING AND JERKING WHEN ACCELERATING AND CHANGING GEARS ON ALL TYPES OF ROADS. I HAVE HAD THIS ISSUE SINCE I BOUGHT THE CAR BRAND NEW. THE CRUISE CONTROL ON MY CAR WORKS INTERMITTENTLY. WHEN THE BATTERY IS DISCONNECTED AND THEN RECONNECTED, THE CRUISE WILL WORK FOR A FEW DAYS. FORD TECHNICIANS COULD NOT DIAGNOSE THE PROBLEM. THIS HAS BEEN A PROBLEM FOR AS LONG AS I HAVE HAD THE CAR.
Structure, Mar 2, 2016
VEHICLE WITH 42000 MILES, THE REAR DRIVE SIDE PASSENGER DOOR LATCH FAILS TO SECURE THE DOOR. THE DOOR LATCH MECHANISM DOES LOCK / FASTEN / ENGAGE IN THE CONVENTIONAL MANNER THAT DOORS DO WHEN THE DOOR IS "SHUT". AT PRESENT THE DOOR IS REQUIRED TO BE TIED / SECURED FROM THE INSIDE OF THE VEHICLE TO PREVENT THE DOOR FROM SWINGING OPEN, WHILE THE VEHICLE IS OPERATING.
Other or unspecified, Mar 1, 2016
IN AUGUST 2012 I WENT TO CLOSE MY DRIVERS DOOR AND IT WOULD NOT LATCH CLOSED. THE SAFETY LATCH HAD BROKEN IN THE OPEN POSITION AND MY DOOR WOULD NOT CLOSE AT ALL. I CALLED THE FORD DEALER AND THEY REPLACED THE LATCH UNDER THE WARRANTY. THEN ON FEBRUARY 27 2016 MY DAUGHTER WENT TO CLOSE THE FRONT PASSENGER DOOR, AND THE DOOR WOULD NOT LATCH SHUT. I HAD TO TIE THE DOOR CLOSED WITH ROPES TO HOLD THE DOOR CLOSED. BOTH TIMES THE CAR WAS PARKED. BUT AGAIN IT WAS THE DOOR SAFETY LATCH THAT FAILED AND BROKE IN THE OPEN POSITION. 50% OF THE DOOR LATCHES ON THIS CAR HAVE NOW FAILED. I KNOW THERE'S AN INVESTIGATION ONGOING ABOUT THE DOOR LATCHES FROM FORD, AND THAT MY CAR IS NOT PART OF THE RECALL. TODAY, MARCH 1 2016 FORD DIAGNOSED THE PROBLEM AS A FAULTY DOOR LATCH. THEY HAVE YET TO DECIDED IF THEY WILL COVER THE COST OF THE REPLACEMENT PART AND LABOR. IT'S MY PERSONAL BELIEF THAT THE REMAINING 2 LATCHES ON THE REAR DOORS WILL FAIL IN TIME. IT'S MY BELIEF THAT FORD NEEDS TO REPLACE ALL 4 SAFETY DOOR LATCHES.
Latches/locks/linkages, Mar 1, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 FORD FOCUS. WHILE PARKED, THE REAR DRIVER SIDE DOOR LATCH FAILED TO CLOSE THE DOOR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DOOR HAD TO BE TAPED CLOSED JUST TO DRIVE TO THE DEALER FOR REPAIR. THE REPAIRS WERE COVERED BY THE MANUFACTURER BECAUSE THE CONTACT JUST PURCHASED THE VEHICLE; HOWEVER, THE FAILURE RECURRED WITH THE REAR DRIVER SIDE DOOR. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE LATCHES NEEDED TO BE REPAIRED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 72,000.
Other or unspecified, Mar 1, 2016
FEB 29, 2016 WAS DRIVING TO WORK ON FREEWAY WHEN I NOTICED DRIVER DOOR WAS NOT CLOSED. I ATTEMPTED TO CLOSE DOOR BUT IT WOULD NOT STAY SHUT. I EXIT THE FREEWAY AND REPEATEDLY ATTEMPTING TO CLOSE THE DOOR. THIS HAS NEVER HAPPENED TO ME BEFORE. I WAS AFRAID OF WHAT POSSIBLY COULD HAVE HAPPENED. NOT TO ME BUT TO MY GIRLFRIEND WHO IS 5 MONTHS PREGNANT WITH OUR CHILD. IT IS THE CAR WE BOUGHT FOR HER BUT TODAY I DECIDED TO LEAVE HER MY TRUCK. "BETTER ME THEN HER" IS WHAT I WAS THINKING. I IMMEDIATELY SEARCHED GOOGLE TO SEE WHAT IT CAN POSSIBLY BE WHEN I CAME ACROSS THE RECALL FORD WAS HAVING. I DIDN'T SEE FORD FOCUS ON THERE AND WAS THINKING "WHY THE HELL NOT" IT SEEMS TO BE THE SAME PROBLEM. I CAME ACROSS FORUMS OF OTHER HAVE THE SAME HORRIBLE EXPERIENCE. I ALSO READ OF IT HAPPENING TO A WOMEN IN ARIZONA WHO HAD HER COST COVERED BY FORD. I CALLED MY DEALER WHERE WE PURCHASED THE VEHICLE AND WAS ADVISED THAT THE FOCUS IS NOT COVERED. I WAS GIVEN A CALL LATER DURING THE DAY WITH AN PRICE OF $682.56 TO HAVE IT FIXED. I CALLED A 1-800-392-3673 TO SPEAK WITH FORD AND EXPRESS MY CONCERN AND THE TERRIFYING EXPERIENCE OF MY DRIVE TO WORK. ALL I WAS TOLD I CAN DO IS HOLD ON TO MY RECEIPT IN CASE IT IS RECALLED IN THE FUTURE. I ASKED ABOUT THE WOMEN IN ARIZONA WHO HAD THE SAME EXPERIENCE AND WHY WAS HER COST COVERED AND NOT ANY OF THESE OTHER PEOPLE. I WAS TOLD HERS WAS PROBABLY DIFFERENT. I WAS SPEECHLESS AFTER THAT. AS OUR CALL CAME TO AN END ALL I COULD THINK ABOUT WAS ALL THESE COMPLAINTS ABOUT DOOR LATCHES NOT CLOSING AND THE ACCIDENTS THAT CAN POSSIBLY HAPPEN AT ANY GIVEN TIME WITHOUT WARNING. NO ONE IS TAKING RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE DEFECTED LATCHES. FORD IS NO TAKING RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE DEFECTED LATCHES. HOW CAN THEY RECALL APPROX. 400,000 OTHER MODELS AND NOT REALIZE MAYBE THE SAME THING IS HAPPENING TO THE FOCUS.
Power train, Other or unspecified, Feb 29, 2016
THE FIRST TIME WAS GOING DOWN 93 IN BOSTON AREA WITH MY FAMILY THE CAR WENT INTO TRANSMISSION FAILURE WHY I WAS IN FAR LEFT LANE THE CAR WOULDNT GO OVER 20 AND I HAD TO CROSS OVER TO THE FAR LEFT LANE TO TREACH THE BREAKDOWN LANE. LUCKILY MY FAMILY WAS NOT IN ACCIDENT BECAUSE IT COULD'VE HAVE BEEN FAR WORSE. IT DID THE SAME THING A SECOND TIME WHEN I WAS GOING DOWN 293 AREA GOING TO A DOCTOR APPOINTMENT. THIS MAY END UP KILLING MY FAMILY IF IT DOESN'T GET RECALLED AND FIX. WE DON'T HAVE EXTRA MONEY TO BE REPAIRING IT OURSELF EVERY TIME IT DECIDES TO DO THIS.
Power train, Vehicle speed control, Fuel/propulsion system, Feb 27, 2016
CAR DIES ON HIGHWAY WHILE DRIVING. FUEL SYSTEM AND SENSORS SEEMS TO BE FAILING OR FELL APART INSIDE THE VEHICLE IT WILL NOT SHOW APPROPRIATE FUEL LEVELS. IT STUTTERING AFTER FILLING UP TO FULL TANK. VEHICLE IS VERY DANGEROUS TO DRIVE ON A HIGHWAY TO WORK WHEN FUEL SYSTEM IS FAILING. MANY COMPLAINST HAVE BEEN FILED ON OTHER AUTOMITIVE WEBSITES AND FORUMS ABOUT THIS EXACT FUEL SYSTEM ISSUE. COLLAPSED FUEL SYSTEM / FUEL GUAGE I JUST PURCHASED THIS CAR 3 WEEKS AGO AND MY PREVIOUS PONTIAC GRAND PRIX 2006 GAVE ME LESS ISSUES THAN THIS FORD FOCUS. SOMETHING REALLY WRONG IS HERE WITH FORD, I THINK THEY HAVE GOTTEN TO A MASSIVE POINT THEY BELIEVE THEY CANNOT BE HELD RESPONSIBLE FOR THERE MISTAKES OR RECALLS SINCE THEY ARE TOO TIED INTO THE DEPENDECY OF ALL THE PEOPLE.
Power train, Exterior lighting, Feb 25, 2016
I'VE ALREADY HAD PROBLEMS WITH THE TRANSMISSION (RECALL ISSUE) THAT CAUSES THE GRINDING AND JERKING OF THE VEHICLE...AND STILL HAVE TO ADDRESS THESE. BUT JUST THIS WEEK MY BLINKERS STARTED COMING ON (WHEN I TURNED OFF MY MOTOR), AND SOME ALARM STARTED SOUNDING UNTIL I STARTED UP THE CAR. REALLY, REALLY CONCERNED AT THIS POINT! NOT A SAFE VEHICLE. MY SECOND FORD FOCUS (MY 2003 WAS A DREAM!)...WONDERING WHAT WENT WRONG IN THE FACTORY!
Latches/locks/linkages, Feb 24, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 FORD FOCUS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE REAR DRIVER SIDE DOOR LATCH FAILED. THE CONTACT HAD TO MAKE A MINOR ADJUSTMENT TO GET THE DOOR TO CLOSE. THE CONTACT NOTIFIED TWO DEALERS WHO INDICATED THAT THE DOOR LATCH WOULD NEED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 47,000.
Seat belts, Structure, Other or unspecified, Feb 24, 2016
THREE OF MY 4 DOOR LATCHES STOPPED FUNCTIONING COMPLETELY. THEY DID NOT WORK WHETHER THE CAR WAS STATIONARY, IN MOTION, DRIVING, OR TURNING. WE HAD TO TIE THE DOOR HANDLES TO EACH OTHER FROM THE INSIDE TO KEEP THEM FROM FLYING OPEN WHILE DRIVING. WHEN YOU PUSHED THEM SHUT FROM THE OUTSIDE, THEY WOULD BOUNCE BACK OPEN. THIS ALSO CAUSED CONSTANT WARNING LIGHTS/SOUNDS FROM THE DASH. FORD STATED THERE WAS A RECALL, BUT OURS WERE NOT COVERED BECAUSE MY 4 DOOR LATCHES WERE PACKAGED AS A 4 PACK WHEREAS THE SERIAL NUMBERS FOR THE RECALLED LATCHES WERE SOLD IN INDIVIDUAL PACKAGING. SO THEREFORE, I WAS NOT COVERED DUE TO A LOOP HOLE. THE DOORS NOT SHUTTING PROPERLY (EVER) CAUSED WATER TO LEAK IN AND CAUSE OTHER PROBLEMS SUCH AS THE WINDOW MOTOR SHORTING OUT. I REACHED OUT TO CORPORATE AND CUSTOMER SERVICE AND WAS TOLD THEY WOULD NOT PAY FOR THE REPAIRS. I PAID FOR THE REPAIRS OUT OF POCKET BECAUSE I HAD TO.
Power train, Feb 23, 2016
SHUDDERING, AND BUCKING ON TAKE-OFF. HESITATION AND DELAY IN ACCELERATION. CITY STREETS, FROM INTERSECTIONS, AND WORSENS WHILE TURNING A CORNER AND GENTLY ACCELERATING. KNOWN TRANSMISSION ISSUES WITH THIS MODEL. PROBLEM IS CONSTANT, AND CONTINUOUS.
Power train, Feb 23, 2016
I HAVE BROUGHT MY VEHICLE INTO FORD SERVICE CENTER MULTIPLE TIMES REGARDING THE RECALL AND REPLACEMENT OF MY CLUTCH BECAUSE OF STALLING AND FAULTY ACCELERATION WHICH HAS ALMOST CAUSED ACCIDENTS ON 2 OCCASIONS MERGING INTO ONCOMING TRAFFIC AND ALSO INCREASING AN INJURY TO MY BACK PROBLEMS BY THE JUMPY ACCELERATION. FORD DEALER CLAIMS THAT THE REPLACEMENTS ARE ON SUCH A HIGH BACK ORDER THAT THEY INFORMED ME TO TRY BACK IN "NOVEMBER 2016" AND JUST RESET THE CLUTCH PROGRAMMING FOR NEW MEMORY AND INSISTS I DRIVE IT HARD AS POSSIBLE. THIS IS A SAFETY RISK FOR MYSELF AND OTHER DRIVERS . THE SPECIFIC RECALL IS FSA TITLE: TRANSMISSION CLUTCH SHUDDER / TRANSMISSION INPUT SHAFT SEAL WARRANTY EXTENSION FIELD SERVICE ACTION NUMBER: 14M01
Power train, Electrical system, Engine, Feb 23, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 FORD FOCUS. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED ANY FAILURES PRIOR TO TAKING THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER TO RECEIVE A MANUFACTURER'S RECALL REMEDY. AFTER THE REPAIR, THE FAILURE PROGRESSED RANDOMLY FOR LONGER THAN A YEAR. UPON DEPRESSING THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL, THE VEHICLE WAS SLOW TO RESPOND AND THE REAR TIRES LOCKED WHEN ACCELERATING. THE CONTACT LATER EXPERIENCED THE VEHICLE STALLING WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT HAD TO COAST THE VEHICLE OVER TO A FUEL STATION AND, AFTER SEVERAL ATTEMPTS, THE VEHICLE RESTARTED, SHOOK VIOLENTLY, AND STALLED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT ABLE TO BE DRIVEN AND WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION. THE CONTACT WAITED LONGER THAN A WEEK FOR THE DIAGNOSTIC RESULTS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER WAS UNKNOWN. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 40,000.
Seat belts, Feb 22, 2016
DRIVER SEAT BELT RECEPTACLE DOES NOT LATCH. I AM HAVING TO DRIVE WITHOUT SEAT BELT AS PART IS NOT IN STOCK AT DEALER. IT WILL TAKE ONE WEEK FOR PART. I SEE SIMILAR COMPLAINTS ON OTHER FORD FOCUS. CAN YOU OPEN AN INVESTIGATION?
Structure, Feb 22, 2016
DOORS FLY OPEN WHEN DRIVING, THIS CAR IS 3 YEARS OLD LESS THAN 60,000 MILES AND IN THE LAST 4 MONTHS 3 OF MY FOUR DOORS HAVE FLOWN OPEN WHILE CAR IS IN MOTION. TWICE NOW WHEN MY TEEN DRIVER WAS BY HERSELF ROUNDING A CORNER FROM A STOP SIGN AND ONCE JUST GOING STRAIGHT ( DRIVERS DOOR) AT 40 MPH.