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, Nov 30, 2015
PASSENGER SIDE FRONT DOOR LATCH ASSEMBLY BROKE CAUSING THE DOOR TO SWING OPEN WHILE DRIVING. THIS OCCURRED WHILE DRIVING THROUGH A PARKING LOT AT THE MALL AND MY WIFE ALMOST FELL OUT OF THE CAR. NOT ONLY WAS SHE FORCED TO CATCH HERSELF AND THE DOOR FROM FLYING OPEN BUT NOW I AM FORCED TO USE A RATCHET STRAP TO HOLD THE DOOR CLOSED AS THE LOCAL FORD DEALER STATED THEY ARE STILL WAITING TO GET THE PART BUT HAVE NO IDEA WHEN.
Vehicle speed control, Nov 30, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 FORD FOCUS. WHEN THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS ENGAGED AT APPROXIMATELY 20 MPH, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO RESPOND WITHOUT WARNING INTERMITTENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE THE DEALER WHERE THE TECHNICIAN STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS OPERATING AS DESIGNED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 52,000. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE.
Engine, Fuel/propulsion system, Nov 25, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 FORD FOCUS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE MAKING A LEFT OR RIGHT TURN, THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT PURGE VALVE NOT OPENING PROPERLY. AS A RESULT, THE FUEL PUMP, PURGE VALVE, PURGE TANK NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V605000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE). THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 47,000.
Power train, Nov 25, 2015
TRANSMISSION/ CLUTCH HAS ALWAYS GIVEN US PROBLEMS. WE HAVE BEEN IN FOR REPAIRS MORE TIMES THEN I CAN COUNT FOR SEALS ON THE CLUTCH, REPROGRAMMING AFTER REPROGRAMMING AND REPLACING THE CLUTCH ITSELF. IT STILL SHUDDERS LURCHES AND DOES NOT DRIVE SAFELY. I HAVE TRIED TO GET HELP AND GIVEN UP A THOUSAND TIMES OVER THE THREE YEARS I HAVE OWNED THE CAR. THANK GOD IT HASN'T GOTTEN ME KILLED YET. CLUTCH GAVE OUT AGAIN THE OTHER DAY AND IT BUCK AND JERKED HARDER THAN IT EVER HAS. I PULLED OUT IN FRONT OF SOMEONE AND COULD NOT ACCELERATE FOR A WHOLE 1 MIN. WAS GETTING READY WITH MY FLASHERS TO PULL OVER THEN IT BUCKED AND ROLLED ENOUGH TO GET TO MY HOUSE... I'M NOW PAST THE FORD EXTENDED WARRANTY... $1700 QUOTE FROM THE DEALER TO REPLACE A DEFECTIVE PART THAT WILL MOST LIKELY FAIL AGAIN WITHIN THE YEAR. HOW CAN THEY CONTINUE TO TRY AND COVER UP THIS ISSUE??
Engine, Nov 24, 2015
I AM CURRENTLY ON MY 2ND CLUTCH ON MY 2012 FORD FOCUS. I AM STILL EXPERIENCING SHUDDERING AND MISS SHIFTING WHEN DRIVING. THIS CAUSES LURCHING WHEN TAKING OFF AND HAVE ALMOST BEEN IN A FEW CRASHES. SPEAKING WITH FORD CORPORATE THERE IS CURRENTLY NO FIX FOR THIS ISSUE.
Power train, Vehicle speed control, Nov 24, 2015
FOR THE FIFTH TIME IN ONLY EIGHT MONTHS, THE TRANSMISSION HAS MALFUNCTIONED IN THIS VEHICLE, CAUSING IT TO STOP ACCELERATING OR STALL. IT IS A SAFETY HAZARD, AS IT HAS HAPPENED ON THE HIGHWAY TWICE AND HAS BEEN ON THE STREET IN MOTION THE REMAINING THREE TIMES. EACH TIME WE HAVE TAKEN IT TO THE SHOP AT THE OWNER'S EXPENSE AND IT HAS REQUIRED TOWING EACH TIME BECAUSE IT NO LONGER ACCELERATES. THE TRANSMISSION SENSORS (THERE ARE TWO) CONTINUE TO MISFIRE AND FAIL, DESPITE BEING REPLACED SEVERAL TIMES. THIS CAR WAS BOUGHT NEW IN 2012 AND HAS HAD ISSUES SINCE THE PURCHASE. WE HAVE TWO CHILDREN AND ANOTHER IS DUE AT THE END OF JANUARY AND I DO NOT FEEL SAFE DRIVING THIS CAR, AS IT HAS ALMOST BEEN THE RESULT OF SEVERAL ACCIDENTS WHEN IT STALLS AND SHUDDERS.
Steering, Nov 24, 2015
I WAS DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY WHEN THE POWER STEERING SYSTEM FAILED. THE DASH LIGHT CAME ON WITH POWER STEERING ASSIST FAULT. THE CAR IS VERY DIFFICULT TO STEER AND CREATED A SAFETY ISSUE FAILING ON THE FREEWAY.
Electrical system, Engine, Nov 23, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 FORD FOCUS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ENGINE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING ON TWO SEPARATE OCCASIONS. THE VEHICLE FAILED TO RESTART AND WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER. THE DEALER HAD NOT DIAGNOSED THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NO REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 107,000.
Latches/locks/linkages, Nov 18, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 FORD FOCUS. WHILE MAKING A TURN, THE REAR DRIVER SIDE DOOR SUDDENLY OPENED. THE FAILURE OCCURRED CONSTANTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE DOOR LATCH WAS DAMAGED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 95,000. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE.
Electrical system, Nov 18, 2015
WHILE DRIVING, THE "DRIVER SIDE DOOR OPEN" ALARM CHIMES, THE LIGHTS FLASH ON AND OFF AND THE DOORS WILL NOT REMAIN LOCKED. THEY UNLOCK AND LOCK ON THEIR OWN WHILE DRIVING.
Power train, Nov 18, 2015
TRANSMISSION SHIFTS IMPROPERLY CAUSING SHUDDER EFFECT. AT IDLE THE VEHICLE SHUDDERS AS IF ITS GOING TO DIE OUT. THE SHUDDER HAPPENS MOSTLY ON HIGHWAY DRIVING.
Engine, Nov 17, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 FORD FOCUS. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 70 MPH, THE TRANSMISSION OVERHEATED, THE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED, AND THE ENGINE STALLED. THE FAILURE RECURRED SEVEN TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE THE FAILURE WAS UNDETERMINED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 10,500.
Latches/locks/linkages, Nov 16, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 FORD FOCUS. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO CLOSE THE DRIVER SIDE DOOR, THE LOCK FAILED TO LATCH. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE LATCH NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE VIN WAS UNKNOWN. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 56,646.
Power train, Exterior lighting, Wheels, Nov 16, 2015
PURCHASED VEHICLE 6 MONTHS AGO FROM AUTO NATION FORD UNION CITY, GA. FIRST THERE WAS A PROBLEM WITH TIRE, THEN THERE IS A PROBLEM WITH " BRAKE LAMP" THEN THERE IS A MAJOR PROBLEM WITH " TRANSMISSION MALFUNCTION". CAR WOULD NOT ACCELERATE AND STOPPED IN MID TRAFFIC. AUTO NATION "SAID" THEY REPAIRED AS A RESULT OF RECALL, BUT I DROVE THE CAR 8 HOURS AFTER I PICKED IT UP FROM AUTO NATION AND CAR STILL HAVING THE SAME " TRANSMISSION MALFUNCTION" PROBLEM, I COULD NOT ACCELERATE, AND CAR STOPPED ON HIGHWAY. IN ADDITION, THE " BRAKE LAMP" MESSAGE ALSO FLASHED ON THE DASH. I TOOK CAR BACK TO THE DEALER WHERE IT REMAINS WITH AUTO NATION FORD, UNION CITY, GA. THE CAR IS UNSAFE TO DRIVE. FURTHERMORE, PLEASE INVESTIGATE THE DISHONEST SERVICE AND SALES PRACTICES AT THIS DEALERSHIP
Power train, Electrical system, Nov 15, 2015
VEHICLE MOVING TRANSMISSION DISENGAGES GEAR VEHICLE NEEDS TO BE RESTARTED TO RESET TRANSMISSION,VEH STOPPED AT TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICE LIGHT, STOP SIGN,RAILROAD CROSSING TRANSMISSION DISENGAGES GEAR. VEH NEEDS TO BE SHUT OFF AND RESTARTED TO BE ABLE TO MOVE. VEH IN SAID SITUATION REFUSES TO ACTKNOWLEDGE PARK SIGNAL SO. THAT IT CAN BE RESTARTED.VEH HAS BEEN IN MOTION AND HAD THIS HAPPEN VEH HAS BEEN STOPPED AND THIS HAS HAPPENED THIS IS ON GOING.
Steering, Nov 15, 2015
THE CHROME TRIM ON THE STEERING WHEEL HAS BEGUN TO PEEL IN MULTIPLE PLACES. THIS WAS BROUGHT TO MY ATTENTION AFTER SOME OF THE PEELED AREAS LACERATED MY FINGERS WHILE DRIVING, CAUSING ME TO ABRUPTLY PULL MY HAND OFF OF THE STEERING WHEEL AND SWERVE THE VEHICLE. I ATTEMPTED TO GRAB THE STEERING WHEEL AGAIN AS MY FINGERS WERE BLEEDING. VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION ON THE HIGHWAY.
Other or unspecified, Nov 15, 2015
FOR THE THIRD TIME IN SIX MONTHS, MY CAR WILL NOT START. IT WAS FORTUNATELY PARKED IN MY GARAGE. THERE IS POWER. THE ONBOARD COMPUTER HAS ERASED ITSELF EACH TIME. EACH TIME, I'VE BEEN TOLD ITS A TRANSMISSION PROBLEM, AND THAT ITS COVERED BY WARRANTY. IT'S GOTTEN TO THE POINT WHERE I DON'T EVEN TRUST MY CAR TO DRIVE IT ANYMORE.
Power train, Nov 14, 2015
TRANSMISSION BUCKS, SHUTTERS, LAGS, LURCHES AND SLIPS. OFTEN CREATES A SERIOUS SAFETY CONCERN. I ALMOST HIT PEOPLE IN A CROSSWALK ONE DAY WHEN I TRIED TO ROLL FORWARD A FEW FEET TO THE STOP LINE ON THE STREET AND THE VEHICLE LURCHED FORWARD. I HAVE BEEN PULLING OUT IN TO TRAFFIC SEVERAL TIMES WHERE IT LAGS OR SLIPS AND I'VE ALMOST BEEN HIT. FORD TELLS ME THIS IS ALL NORMAL.
Structure, Nov 14, 2015
DRIVER SIDE DOOR SUDDENLY WILL NOT LATCH, CREATING A DANGEROUS SAFETY HAZARD. THE DOOR REMAINS OPEN PREVENTING THE VEHICLE TO BE DRIVEN WITHOUT SOME KIND OF STRAP HOLDING THE DRIVER'S DOOR CLOSED TO PREVENT IT FROM SWINGING OPEN WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION. THIS TYPE OR CONTRAPTION IMPAIRS THE DRIVER FROM DRIVING SAFELY AND COULD POTENTIALLY CAUSE AN ACCIDENT IF SUDDENLY SWINGS OPEN, EVEN WORSE PERSON CAN FALL OUT OF VEHICLE IF THIS FAILURE WAS TO HAPPEN WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION. FORTUNATELY, THIS HAPPENED TO US AS WE HAD ARRIVED AND PARKED OUR CAR. ONCE THE DOOR WAS OPENED AND THE DRIVER EXITED THE VEHICLE THE DOOR WOULD NOT LATCH CLOSED AGAIN.
Steering, Nov 14, 2015
TODAY TWICE THE CAR STEERING WHEEL WAS HARD TO DRIVE THEN WHEN I PULLED OVER, THE LIGHT CAME ON DASHBOARD AND SAID POWER STEERING ASSIST FAILED SERVICE REQUIRED. WHAT IF I WAS NOT ABLE TO PULL OVER SAFELY.
Steering, Power train, Engine, Nov 13, 2015
OWNED CAR FOR 2 YEARS, IN SHOP 5 TIMES SO FAR FOR DCT ISSUES. CAR IS COMPLETELY UNPREDICTABLE AND GOING TO CAUSE ME TO GET IN AN ACCIDENT! SOMETIMES I HIT THE ACCELERATION AND IT LURCHES FORWARD UNEXPECTEDLY CAUSING ME ALMOST TO REAR END SOMEONE. OTHER TIMES I HIT THE GAS EXPECTING IT TO GO AND I GET A REALLY SLUGGISH RESPONSE TO THE POINT WHERE I'M SCARED ANOTHER VEHICLE WILL HIT ME, SO I WILL FLOOR IT TRYING TO GET IT TO MOVE, THIS WILL RESULT IN THE BACK WHEELS LOCKING UP AND FISH TAILING! I HAVE HAD AT LEAST SIX MOMENTS IN THIS WEEK WHERE THE CAR RESPONDED UNEXPECTEDLY AND MADE ME THINK I WAS GOING TO GET IN AN ACCIDENT. TONIGHT IN RUSH HOUR I WAS MAINTAINING A SPEED OF ABOUT 20 MPH, THE CAR DECIDED TO DOWNSHIFT AND SEND MORE FORWARD A FEW YARDS. I WANT SO BADLY TO GET RID OF THIS CAR AS I HAVE A BABY, BUT I'M VERY UPSIDE DOWN ON IT. I HAVE VARIOUS WARRANTIES BUT HAVE BEEN WARNED BY FORD THAT THEY ARE A "ONE TIME GET OUT OF JAIL FREE CARD" AND IF THE CAR COMES IN FOR THE SAME REPAIR IT PREVIOUSLY HAD IT WILL NO LONGER BE UNDER WARRANTY! THIS IS HORRIBLE, MY CAR IS CONSTANTLY IN THE SHOP FOR THE SAME TRANSMISSION ISSUE!
Structure, Nov 13, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 FORD FOCUS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE DOOR HANDLE AND THE REAR DRIVER SIDE DOOR HANDLE FRACTURED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC TO BE REPAIRED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED; HOWEVER, THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE DETAILS OF THE REPAIRS WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 54,000.
Power train, Engine, Nov 13, 2015
AFTER DRIVING FOR 40 MINS, THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. I WAS IN STOP AND GO TRAFFIC AND FROM STOP (0 MPH) TO 30 MPH THE TRANSMISSION WOULD DOWNSHIFT VIOLENTLY AND STALL. I WOULD GIVE IT GAS, BUT THE CAR WOULD NOT MOVE AND THE ENGINE WOULD REV UP AND LUNGE FORWARD VIOLENTLY CAUSING CARS TO ALMOST HIT ME IN THE REAR. I PUT IN A SIMILAR COMPLAINT A FEW YEARS AGO ABOUT A SHUTTERING WHEN ACCELERATING FROM A STOP AFTER 40 + MINS OF DRIVING. THIS IS UNACCEPTABLE FOR A CAR COMPANY TO ALLOW THIS CAR OUT ON THE STREETS.
Power train, Nov 13, 2015
THE TRANSMISSION IS SHUTTERING AND THE CARS DOES NOT ACCELERATE. THE TRANSMISSION STOPPED WORKING ON TUESDAY. WAS ON THE EXPRESSWAY AND THE TRANSMISSION QUIT WHILE CAR WAS GOING 50MPH. I HAVE BEEN TOLD NUMEROUS TIMES BY FORD EMPLOYEES THAT THIS IS HOW THE CAR WORKS. SHUTTERING, NOT ACCELERATING, STALLING OUT. CAR IS CURRENTLY AT DEALERSHIP. I WAS GIVEN THE TIMEFRAME OF 3-4 WEEKS TO BE FIXED, THE BEST TIMEFRAME OF THE 4 DEALERSHIPS I CALLED. 59,800 MILES ON THE CAR.
Structure, Nov 12, 2015
THE REAR DOOR LATCH ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE SUDDENLY FAILED WITH THE DOOR FLYING OPEN. THE DOOR WILL NOT LATCH. THE LATCH IS MADE OF PLASTIC. THIS IS AN EXTREME SAFETY HAZARD AND IT IS JUST A MATTER OF TIME UNTIL SOMEONE FALLS OUT OF A MOVING VEHICLE AND IS KILLED OR INJURED. FORD HAS ALREADY RECALLED THE FIESTA AND OTHER MODEL(S) FOR THE SAME FAILURE. I CALLED FORD AND THEY REFUSED TO TAKE RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE FAILURE. THEY DID SAY THAT THEY WERE AWARE OF A LARGE NUMBER OF FAILURES BUT WOULD NOT ISSUE A RECALL.