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, Sep 25, 2015
REAR DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR LATCH FAILED-- DOOR WILL NOT STAY CLOSED AS A RESULT.
Structure, Other or unspecified, Sep 24, 2015
DRIVER DOOR LATCH WOULD NOT LATCH DOOR CLOSED.
Steering, Power train, Electrical system, Sep 23, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 FORD FOCUS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE FAILED TO START. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER TWICE WHERE THE TRANSMISSION CONTROL MODULE WAS REPLACED. WEEKS LATER, THERE WAS AN ABNORMAL NOISE COMING FROM THE RADIO AND IT RANDOMLY FAILED TO WORK. WHILE DRIVING, THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED AND THE CONTACT HAD TO APPLY FORCE TO THE STEERING WHEEL EACH TIME THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE CONTACT ALSO MENTIONED THAT THE EPS WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURES. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 103,000. UPDATED 11/12/15*LJ, UPDATED 3/20/18*JB UPDATED 5/16/18*JB
Power train, Electrical system, Vehicle speed control, Sep 23, 2015, crash
THE TRANSMISSION CLIPPED AS TO A 4TH REPLACED FAULTY CLUTCH WHILE BACKING INTO THE GARAGE. THE CAR JERKED BACKWARDS OUT OF KNOW WHERE AND HIT THE SIDE OF THE GARAGE WHILE BACKING IN TO PARK. THE REAR FENDER, BUMPER AND PARKING AID SENSORS ARE NOW DAMAGED THANK YOU TO A FAULTY TRANSMISSION AND CLUTCH. I AM TIRED OF NOT FEELING SAFE WITH MY DAUGHTER IN THE CAR. *TR
Power train, Wheels, Sep 22, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 FORD FOCUS. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 25 TO 35 MPH, THE VEHICLE MADE A LOUD ABNORMAL SOUND, THE TRANSMISSION SPUN, AND THE WHEELS DID NOT ENGAGE. THE CONTACT TURNED OFF AND RESTARTED THE VEHICLE, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE TRANSMISSION SOFTWARE HAD TO BE UPDATED. THE SOFTWARE UPDATE WAS PERFORMED; HOWEVER, THE FAILURE RECURRED NUMEROUS TIMES. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 28,419.
Other or unspecified, Sep 21, 2015
I AM THE OWNER OF A FORD FOCUS SE 2012 WITH A FAULTY DRIVER DOOR LATCH PLEASE UPGRADE RECALL TO INCLUDE FORD FOCUS DEARBORN, MICHIGAN FORD IS RECALLING 389,585 2012-'14 FORD FIESTA AND 2013-'14 FORD FUSION AND LINCOLN MKZ VEHICLES TO FIX FAULTY DOOR LATCHES, THE AUTOMAKER ANNOUNCED ON FRIDAY "THE DOOR LATCH IN THESE VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE A BROKEN PAWL SPRING TAB, WHICH TYPICALLY RESULTS IN A CONDITION WHERE THE DOOR WILL NOT LATCH," THE COMPANY SAID IN A STATEMENT. "IF A CUSTOMER IS THEN ABLE TO LATCH THE DOOR, THERE IS POTENTIAL THE DOOR MAY UNLATCH WHILE DRIVING, INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY THERE ARE TWO MINOR INJURIES AND ONE ACCIDENT LINKED TO THE RECALL "FORD IS AWARE OF TWO ALLEGATIONS OF SORENESS RESULTING FROM AN UNLATCHED DOOR BOUNCING BACK WHEN THE CUSTOMER ATTEMPTED TO CLOSE IT, AND ONE ACCIDENT ALLEGATION WHEN AN UNLATCHED DOOR SWUNG OPEN AND STRUCK AN ADJACENT VEHICLE AS THE DRIVER WAS PULLING INTO A PARKING SPACE," THE COMPANY SAID IN RESPONSE TO A THOROUGH NHTSA INVESTIGATION THAT DEMONSTRATED A CLEAR RISK TO SAFETY, FORD IS TAKING IMPORTANT ACTION TO PROTECT ITS CUSTOMERS," SAID NHTSA ADMINISTRATOR MARK ROSEKIND IN A STATEMENT SENT TO EDMUNDS. "WE ARE PLEASED THAT FORD IS TAKING THIS PROACTIVE STEP FOR SAFETY LAST MONTH, NHTSA UPGRADED A PROBE INTO THE 2011-'13 FORD FIESTA FOR DOOR-LATCH PROBLEMS FORD IDENTIFIED THE ISSUE AND WE HAVE BEEN INVESTIGATING IT THROUGH OUR NORMAL PROCESS," WROTE FORD SPOKESWOMAN KELLI FELKER IN RESPONSE TO A QUERY FROM EDMUNDS. "FORD IS WORKING COOPERATIVELY WITH THE AGENCY AND HAS DISCUSSED THIS RECALL WITH NHTSA FORD DEALERS AND LINCOLN DEALERS WILL REPLACE ALL DOOR LATCHES. THE RECALL BEGINS ON JUNE 1. OWNERS CAN CONTACT FORD CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-866-436-7332 OR LINCOLN CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-800-521-4140 390,000 CARS BEING RECALLED BY FORD TO FIX FAULTY DOOR LATCHES. | APRIL 26, 2015 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Structure, Latches/locks/linkages, Sep 21, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 FORD FOCUS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE REAR DRIVER AND PASSENGER DOORS FAILED TO LATCH AND OPEN INDEPENDENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 46,000. THE VIN WAS NOT PROVIDED.
Electrical system, Structure, Sep 20, 2015
I HAVE A 2012 FORD FOCUS SEL SEDAN. I WAS REMOVING SOME ITEMS FROM THE BACK SEAT AND UPON CLOSING THE RIGHT-HAND REAR DOOR THE DOOR WOULD NOT LATCH. TRIED LOCKING THE DOOR REMOTELY BEFORE CLOSING. NO EFFECT. TRIED JOGGING THE DOOR LATCH MECHANISM TO SEE IF IT WAS STUCK SOMEHOW. NO EFFECT. I HAVE TO TIE A STRING TO THE DOOR HANDLE FROM THE INSIDE AROUND THE FRONT PASSENGER HEADREST IN ORDER TO KEEP THE DOOR CLOSED! TO ADD INSULT TO INJURY, THE FRONT-PASSENGER DOOR LATCH MECHANISM FAILED LESS THAN A WEEK AGO! A REPLACEMENT PART IS ON ORDER FOR IT FROM MY LOCAL FORD DEALER. FORTUNATELY, THE FRONT DOOR WILL STAY CLOSED IF IT IS LOCKED BEFORE CLOSING IT, BUT THIS IS STILL A RIDICULOUS COMPONENT FAILURE.
Engine, Sep 19, 2015
WHEN EXCELLING FROM A STOPPED POSITION THE CAR JERKS AS IF THE CLUTCH IS NOT CATCHING. I HAVE TAKEN MY CAR TO THE FORD DEALERSHIP 4 TIMES IN ONE YEAR. THEY HAVE REPLACED THE CLUTCH PLATES AND THEY SAID I HAD A TRANSMISSION LEAK. A CAR THAT IS STILL UNDER FULL WARRANTY SHOULD NOT BE HAVING THESE ISSUES. THE CAR STILL JERKS ALTHOUGH THEY HAVE REPLACED MULTIPLE THINGS ON THE CAR.
Power train, Sep 19, 2015
JERKY TRANSMISSION, CAR BUCKING NOT WANTING TO SHIFT, SLIPS INTO NEUTRAL AND JUST REVS, NO START PROBLEMS, SERVICE ENGINE SOON LIGHTS UP, TRANSMISSION OVERHEAT WARNING , TRANSMISSION MALFUNCTION WARNING..TCM REPROGRAMMED SEVERAL TIMES, TRANSMISSION SUPPOSEDLY REBUILT (TOOK APPOX. 6 WEEKS TO GET CAR BACK), CONTROL MODULE REPLACED A COUPLE OF TIMES.. AFTER HAVING A FEW DAYS AFTER REPAIRS, SERVICE ENGINE SOON COMES BACK ON , NO START PROBLEMS OCCUR AGAIN, TRANSMISSION STARTS SLIPPING AGAIN. BROUGHT BACK TO DEALER ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS WHEN THEY PLUGGED INTO COMPUTER AND NO ISSUES SHOWED UP. LAST INCIDENT WAS 9/15/15 WHERE MODULE WAS REPLACED, PICKED CAR UP ON 9/17/15 AND ON 9/18/15 NO START PROBLEM AND SERVICE ENGINE SOON LIGHT BACK ON AND CAR IS BUCKING.
Structure, Sep 18, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 FORD FOCUS. WHILE PARKED, THE LATCH ON THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE DOOR LOCK FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE LATCH NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 61,000.
Other or unspecified, Sep 17, 2015
WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH ON A LARGE HIGHWAY MY 2012 FORD FOCUS TURNED IT SELF OFF. THE ACCELERATOR BECAME UNRESPONSIVE AND THE CAR LOST SPEED QUICKLY. DRIVING IN THE LEFT LANE ALLOWED ME TO CAREEN OFF ONTO THE MEDIAN WITHOUT INJURY OR ACCIDENT. THE CAR WAS UNABLE TO RESTART AND WAS TOWED TO THE NEAREST FORD DEALER. THIS IS THE SECOND INCIDENT IN WHICH THIS CAR HAS EXHIBITED A LOSS OF POWER AND SHUT OFF WHILE DRIVING. AN AUTHORIZED FORD DEALER ALLEGED TO FIX THE ISSUE THE FIRST TIME AND A SERVICE NOTICE HAD BEEN RECENTLY ISSUED. ACCORDING TO THE SERVICE DEALER THE SERVICE NOTICE MAY NOT BE A FACTOR IN THIS DANGEROUS SITUATION.
Power train, Sep 17, 2015
HAVE HAD THIS VEHICLE AT THE DEALERSHIP FIVE TIMES FOR TRANSMISSION SHUDDER. ALSO, ONE TIME, VEHICLE DECELERATED TO 35 MPH WHILE DRIVING ON A 4-LANE HIGHWAY, AND WOULD NOT GO OVER 35 MPH. DEALERSHIP HAS REPROGRAMMED COMPUTER FOUR TIMES, AND REPLACED TRANSMISSION CONTROL MODULE ONCE. PURCHASED THIS CAR USED IN DECEMBER 2013. IT HAD 15,000 MILES ON IT AT THE TIME. PROBLEM DIDN'T APPEAR DURING MY OWNERSHIP UNTIL APPROX. 20,000 MILES, SO VEHICLE DOESN'T QUALIFY FOR OHIO LEMON LAW WHICH STATES THE PROBLEM MUST SHOW UP DURING THE FIRST YEAR OR FIRST 18,000 MILES. I DO NOT FEEL THIS CAR IS SAFE, AND AM AFRAID TO DRIVE IT ON THE INTERSTATE.
Steering, Sep 16, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 FORD FOCUS. WHEN THE CONTACT STARTED THE VEHICLE, THE STEERING ASSIST FAULT SERVICE REQUIRED WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED AND THE STEERING ABILITY BECAME VERY DIFFICULT. THE CONTACT STOPPED AND TURNED OFF THE VEHICLE. AFTER APPROXIMATELY TWO MINUTES, THE VEHICLE WAS RESTARTED AND OPERATED NORMALLY. THE DEALER COULD NOT DUPLICATE THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE RECURRED SEVERAL TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 67,000.
Suspension, Power train, Engine, Sep 15, 2015
PURCHASED NEW AND WITHIN 40,000 MILES THE CLUTCH HAS FAILED TWO TIMES AND THE TRANSMISSION MODULE HAS FAILED ONCE AND HAS HAD TO BE REPROGRAMMED TWICE. THE SUSPENSION MAKES LOUD NOISES ON THE FRONT END WHENEVER YOU HIT ANY BUMP. I FEEL UNSAFE DRIVING THIS CAR BECAUSE IT CAN LOSE THE ABILITY TO ACCELERATE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT WARNING.
Steering, Sep 15, 2015
TOTAL UNEXPECTED LOSS OF POWER STEERING. UNABLE TO SAFELY STEER VEHICLE. POWER STEERING ASSIST FAULT LIGHT CAME ON. AFTER STOPPING AND RE-STARTING THE VEHICLE THE WARNING LIGHT WENT OFF AND NORMAL STEERING WAS POSSIBLE. THIS HAS HAPPENED TWICE TO DATE.
Other or unspecified, Sep 15, 2015
THE DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR WILL NOT REMAIN CLOSED. THE LATCH WON'T ENGAGE.
Steering, Suspension, Power train, Sep 15, 2015
EXCESSIVE SHUDDERING/SHAKING UPON ACCELERATION, VEHICLE DOES NOT SEEM TO HAVE ANY POWER. ON 8/28 I WAS STOPPED AT LIGHT IN DRIVE AND VEHICLE WOULD NOT MOVE, AFTER CHANGING GEARS I FINALLY WAS ABLE TO DRIVE IT, A SHORT TIME LATER VEHICLE WOULD NOT MOVE AGAIN IN DRIVE BUT THE ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON, ON THE WAY TO THE DEALERSHIP VEHICLE LOST POWER AND WOULD ONLY GO 15 MPH CRAWLED TO THE DEALER WITH EMERGENCY FLASHERS. DEALER HAD THE VEHICLE FOR 5 DAYS AND COMPLETED THE SOFTWARE UPDATE PROGRAM 15B22, SINCE RECEIVING THE VEHICLE BACK I AM STILL EXPERIENCING LOW POWER AND SHUDDERING. HAVE BEEN REAR ENDED TAPPED ONCE BECAUSE IT DOESN'T HAVE ANY POWER, VERY CONCERNED TO DRIVE VEHICLE TO TO LOSS OF POWER AND EXCESSIVE SHUDDERING. CONTACTED FORD CUSTOMER CARE AND THEY DID NOT HAVE A SENSE OF ANY LONG TERM FIX TO THIS ISSUE NOR DOES THE DEALERSHIP. DEALER STATES THEY ARE SLAMMED WITH THESE VEHICLES EVERY DAY.
Latches/locks/linkages, Sep 14, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 FORD FOCUS. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS BEING SERVICED AT THE DEALER, THE MECHANIC NOTICED THAT THE DRIVER SIDE REAR DOOR LATCH ASSEMBLY FRACTURED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 79,800.
Engine, Sep 14, 2015
WHILE DRIVING THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT TURNED ON, THE SHIFT DISPLAY STARTED BLINKING (SO THE "D" WAS FLASHING) AND THEN THE VEHICLE SLOWED TO A STOP WHERE IT WAS TURNED OFF. VEHICLE WOULD NOT TURN ON AGAIN. THE NEXT DAY IT STARTED, AND AFTER INSPECTION BY RETAILER AUTOZONE READ TCM MODULE ISSUE. VEHICLE HAD A FULL TANK OF GAS, RECENT OIL CHANGE, AND HAD BATTERY REPLACED WITH NEW ONE AS RECOMMENDED. FOLLOWING BATTERY REPLACEMENT THE VEHICLE AGAIN SLOWED TO A STOP WITH SHIFT AND CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED. TOWED TO FORD DEALERSHIP WHERE A SOFTWARE UPDATE WAS DONE AND TOLD IT WOULD FUNCTION PROPERLY. APPROX 30 MILES LATER THE VEHICLE AGAIN CAME TO A STOP, BUT THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT DID NOT ILLUMINATE, ONLY THE GEAR IT WAS IN BLINKED. TOLD BY SEPARATE FORD DEALERSHIP THAT THE TCM MODULE NEEDS REPLACEMENT. PRIOR TO SOFTWARE UPDATE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WOULD GO ON, BUT AFTER THAT IT WOULD NOT BUT THE VEHICLE DID CONTINUE TO COME TO A STOP. COULD REV THE ENGINE BUT TO NO AVAIL. STOPPING INCIDENTS OCCURRED SEVERAL TIMES WITHIN A FEW DAYS. VERY DANGEROUS WHEN DRIVING ON HIGHWAY OR STREET AS THE 2012 FORD FOCUS SE STOPS WITHIN A FEW MINUTES OF ALERTING THE DRIVER TO ISSUE AND WILL NOT RESTART.
Other or unspecified, Sep 14, 2015
THE PASSENGER SIDE REAR DOOR OPENED WHILE DRIVING IN A PARKING LOT. IT WILL NOT LATCH SHUT AGAIN. FORD HAS A NUMBER OF RECALLS ON OTHER MODELS BUT REFUSES TO RECALL THE FOCUS DESPITE NUMEROUS COMPLAINTS.
Electrical system, Structure, Sep 12, 2015
2012 FORD FOCUS SEL FRONT PASSENGER-SIDE DOOR IS FAILING TO LATCH CLOSED. LATCH MECHANISM CAN ONLY BE ACTUATED THROUGH DIRECTLY HOLDING THE AFFECTED DOOR CLOSED AND LOCKING THE DOOR REMOTELY. DOOR STAYS CLOSED IF LOCKED.
Steering, Suspension, Power train, Sep 12, 2015
I PURCHASED THE CAR USED WITH 25,000 MILES, SHORTLY AFTER THE CAR BEGAN SHUDDERING VERY BADLY AND DID NOT ACCELERATE CORRECTLY. THE PROBLEM PROGRESSED TO A LOUD METAL GRINDING NOISE, THE CLUTCH WAS DEEMED TO BE BAD AND REPLACED. SIX MONTHS AFTER THE CLUTCH FAILED AGAIN AND WAS REPLACED AND NOW A YEAR LATER THE CLUTCH NEEDS TO BE REPLACED AGAIN, MAKING IT THE FOURTH CLUTCH FOR A CAR WITH UNDER 70,000 MILES. FORD HAS EXTENDED THE WARRANTY SO IT IS COVERED HOWEVER THE PART IS ON BACK ORDER FOR 4-6 WEEKS. FORD DOES NOT OFFER A REPLACEMENT VEHICLE DURING THIS TIME. I DO NOT FEEL SAFE DRIVING THIS CAR WITH THE TRANSMISSION NOT WORKING PROPERLY. THIS CAR ALSO HAD THE STEERING AND SUSPENSION REPAIRED WITHIN THE FIRST YEAR OF OWNERSHIP.
Steering, Sep 11, 2015
WHILE DRIVING AT A LOW RATE OF SPEED, THE VEHICLE BECAME DIFFICULT TO STEER AND THE POWER STEERING ASSIST MALFUNCTION LIGHT CAME ON. I WAS ABLE TO MUSCLE THE CAR SAFELY AND GET TO MY DESTINATION (THE GROCERY STORE). THINKING THAT PERHAPS IT WAS THE POWER STEERING FLUID, I CHECKED IT AND SAW THAT IT WAS A LITTLE OVER MINIMUM, SO I ADDED MORE. I TURNED THE CAR BACK ON AND THE ISSUE WAS STILL PRESENT. I DROVE HOME AND TURNED OFF THE CAR. THE NEXT MORNING, THE CODE WAS NOT ON AND THE POWER STEERING WAS WORKING THOUGH THERE WAS A GROAN COMING FROM THE STEERING WHEEL EVERY TIME I HAD TO TURN. I DROVE TO WORK TRYING TO ASCERTAIN WHAT WOULD GO ON AND ABOUT 25 MINUTES INTO MY DRIVE, WHILE DOING 50 MILES AN HOUR, I LOST POWER STEERING AGAIN. I GOT TO WORK, TURNED OFF THE CAR, AND CAME BACK OUT 9 HOURS LATER AND THE POWER STEERING HAD AGAIN RESET ITSELF AND WORKED ALL THE WAY BACK TO MY HOUSE. I HAVE NOT BEEN DRIVING THE CAR SINCE AND HAVE TO SAY THAT THIS IS THE SECOND MAJOR ISSUE WITH THE CAR I HAVE HAD; THE TRANSMISSION WENT OUT AFTER HAVING THE CAR FOR 2 YEARS. I HAVE DONE RESEARCH AND THERE ARE MANY OTHER FORD FOCUSES OF THIS YEAR WITH THIS ISSUE. I AM NOW EXTREMELY CONCERNED ABOUT THE SAFETY OF THIS CAR AND REGRET BUYING IT MOST SINCERELY. *TR
Structure, Other or unspecified, Sep 10, 2015
DRIVER DOOR LATCH FAILED PREVENTING DOOR FROM LATCHING CLOSED. DOOR COULD OPEN WHILE VEHICLE IN MOTION