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.
Power train, Sep 10, 2015
WE RECEIVED RECALL NOTIFICATION FROM FORD STATING COMPUTER NEEDED UPDATED FOR THE TRANSMISSION/COMPUTER/CLUTCH ISSUES THEY ARE HAVING. HAD SOFTWARE UPDATE DONE. FAST FORWARD TO AUGUST OF THIS YEAR. WAS DRIVING CAR AT HIGHWAY SPEED AND IT STARTED SHAKING BADLY, CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON, CAR WOULD ONLY GO ABOUT 30 MPH. TOOK CAR TO DEALERSHIP UNDER WARRANTY AND RECALL NOTICE. SOFTWARE WAS AGAIN UPDATED. WE WERE TOLD TO DRIVE IT AND BASICALLY HOPE FOR THE BEST. IF CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AGAIN TO TAKE IT BACK TO DEALERSHIP. CAR STILL SHUDDERED FROM STOP WHILE ACCELERATING. 1 WEEK LATER CHECK ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON AND CAR WON'T GO OVER 30 MPH. GOT THE CAR HOME AND IT WOULD NOT MOVE IN REVERSE. CALLED DEALERSHIP. CAR HAS BEEN TOWED TO DEALERSHIP. WILL MOST LIKELY BE WITHOUT CAR FOR AT LEAST ANOTHER WEEK. THIS WILL MAKE AROUND 2 WEEKS TOTAL IN PAST MONTH WITHOUT CAR. FORD'S WARRANTY IS NOW 150K MILES ON TCM BUT ONLY 100K MILES ON CLUTCH WITH TCM IS TEARING UP. FORD'S ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE RUNS OUT AT 60K MILES. FORD KNOWS THEY HAVE A MAJOR ISSUE WITH THESE CARS, AND KNOWS THEY WILL BREAK DOWN, NOT IF THEY WILL, BUT WHEN THEY WILL BREAK DOWN IS THE QUESTION. THEY MAKE THE CONSUMER DEAL WITH ALL HEADACHES OF NOT HAVING A CAR AND GETTING IT TO THE SHOP. IT IS EXTREMELY DANGEROUS DRIVING THIS VEHICLE KNOWING ONE MINUTE YOU ARE AT HIGHWAY SPEED AND THE NEXT AT 30 MPH. FORD IS NOT DOING EVERYTHING THEY CAN TO ENSURE SAFETY. THEY ARE TRYING TO REPAIR AS FEW AS POSSIBLE AND AS CHEAP AS POSSIBLE. AS A LONG TIME FORD ADVOCATE I AM BEYOND ANGRY. I WANT THE NHTSA TO DO THEIR JOBS AS WELL AND FORCE FORD MOTOR COMPANY TO FIX THESE VEHICLES AND ENSURE THEIR CUSTOMERS SAFETY. FORD IS RESPONSIBLE FOR ALL COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ISSUE AND NEEDS TO STAND UP, PUT THEIR BIG BOY PANTS ON, AND DO THE RIGHT THING.
Other or unspecified, Sep 9, 2015
WHEN WE WERE PULLING OUT OF DRIVEWAY MY FIANCE WAS SITTING IN FRONT PASSENGER SEAT. THE DOOR OPENED BY ITSELF AND FELL OUT. NO INJURY. UPON INVESTIGATION, THE DOOR WOULD NOT LATCH. WHEN TAKEN TO FORD, IT WAS NOT UNDER WARRANTY AND THE COST WAS 502.00
Structure, Sep 9, 2015
DRIVER SIDE DOOR LATCH IS BROKEN. WHEN SHUTTING THE DOOR IT WILL NOT LATCH AND CAN COME OPEN WHEN DRIVING. I TOOK IT TO THE DEALER AND IT IS NOT PART OF THE DOOR LATCH RECALL.
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.
Power train, Sep 8, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 FORD FOCUS. WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH, THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND ALL THE GEARS FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE TRANSMISSION COMPUTER FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 71,000.
Steering, Sep 8, 2015
STEERING ASSIST FAILED. AFTER MULTIPLE RESTARTS IT WORKED AGAIN. THIS HAS HAPPENED NOW 10 TIMES.
Power train, Sep 7, 2015
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION SHUDDER, CLUTCH PROBLEMS, IRREGULAR SHIFTING, HESITATION WHILE MERGING IN TRAFFIC, RO# 87416, AT DELIVERY, RO 80261 1/13/15 , RO103422 8/212/14 RO 131575 8/21/15 HILL BRAKE MALFUNCTION, CONTINUAL RE-PROGRAMING OF PCM AND TCM
Steering, Sep 7, 2015
THE STEERING LIGHT HAD COME ON BEFORE THEN WENT OFF BECAUSE THE STEERING WHEEL ENDED UP BEING ABLE TO MOVE. THIS HAPPENED ACOUPLE OTHER TIMES AND EVERYTHING WAS FINE. THEN WHEN IT FINALLY QUIT WORKING WAS WHEN I, THE OWNER, HAD PARKED IT TO GO INSIDE SOMEWHERE, THEN CAME OUT TO LEAVE AND THE LIGHT CAME ON AND THE STEERING WHEEL WOULDN'T TURN. I HAD TO HAVE IT TOWED TO THE DEALERSHIP AND PAY $1,245.00 TO HAVE IT FIXED. THEY HAD IT FOR 2 WEEKS.
Steering, Electrical system, Engine, Sep 7, 2015
WHILE DRIVING, MY CAR SUDDENLY STOPPED FUNCTIONING. THE ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON, FOLLOWED BY ALL OTHER LIGHTS. I WAS ABLE TO PULL THE CAR OVER, BUT UNABLE TO RESTART. I CALLED FOR A TOW TRUCK (AAA). AFTER WAITING FOR AN HOUR, I TRIED THE IGNITION AGAIN, AND THE CAR STARTED RIGHT UP. THE SAME PROBLEM OCCURRED THE FOLLOWING NIGHT. THE CAR WAS TOWED TO THE DEALERSHIP, TOM'S FORD IN KEYPORT, NEW JERSEY, WHERE IT STILL REMAINS.
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.
Power train, Sep 5, 2015
I HAVE RECEIVED MY THIRD SERVICE BULLETIN ON MY 2012 FORD FOCUS TRANSMISSION.FORD JUST KEEPS EXTENDING THE WARRANTY ON CERTAIN PARTS OF THE TRANSMISSION.WITH SO MANY THINGS THAT CAN GO WRONG WITH THIS TRANSMISSION I BELIEVE FORD SHOULD GIVE A LIFETIME WARRANTY FOR THIS TRANSMISSION OR REPLACE THEM.HAD I ANY KNOWLEDGE OF THESE PROBLEMS I NEVER WOULD HAVE BOUGHT THIS CAR. THANK YOU
Steering, Sep 4, 2015
POWER STEERING ASSIST FAILURE NOTIFICATION LIGHT CAME ON AND LOSS OF POWER STEERING. WENT AWAY WITH A RESTART OF THE CAR. NEXT TIME WE TURNED IT ON THE SAME MESSAGE WAS THERE AS WELL AS THE LOSS OF POWER STEERING AND NOW IT SEEMS TO BE PERMANENT PROBLEM. RESEARCH SHOWS THAT FORD HAS RECALLED SEVERAL OTHER MODELS WITH THE SAME ISSUE AND ALTHOUGH IT IS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM IT HAS YET TO RECALL THE FOCUS. THIS IS ABSURD.
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
Power train, Sep 3, 2015
I PURCHASED THIS VEHICLE NEW. I HAVE HAD MY TRANSMISSION REPLACED FOUR TIMES PLUS THE ORIGINAL MAKES 4. I HAVE HAD NOTHING BUT PROBLEMS WITH THE TRANSMISSION. PAUL MILLER FORD IN LEXINGTON, KY HAS HAD PARTS ORDERED SINCE 08-08-15. I WAS TOLD IT COULD TAKE UP TO 3 MONTHS FOR PARTS TO ARRIVE. I ASKED FOR A REPLACEMENT VEHICLE WHILE WAITING ON PARTS. I WAS INFORMED FORD MOTOR CO. SAYS THERE ARE NO SAFETY ISSUES & MY FORD FOCUS IS SAFE TO DRIVE AND DENIED A LOANER VEHICLE. ON 08-31-15 WHILE DRIVING TO WORK, MY VEHICLE STALLED IN THE CENTER LANE OF TRAFFIC, I COULD NOT ACCELERATE. I WAS IN FEAR OF MY LIFE! MY TRANSMISSION LIGHT CAME ON & STAYED ON FOR 2 DAYS. MY VEHICLE CONTINUES TO MISS GEARS, JERKS, SPUTTERS, LUNGES & GEARS DOWN. I EXPLAINED TO PAUL MILLER FORD WHAT HAD HAPPENED AFTER BEING CONTACTED ABOUT REPLACEMENT PARTS. SORRY, CAN'T DO NOTHING ABOUT THAT! HOW CAN THIS BE A SAFE VEHICLE TO DRIVE? WHY HASN'T THERE BEEN A RECALL? ARE YOU WAITING FOR LIVES TO BE LOST?
Power train, Sep 3, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 FORD FOCUS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE ACCELERATING FROM A STOP, THE VEHICLE HESITATED AND STARTED VIBRATING VIOLENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THAT THE CLUTCH NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN BACK TO THE DEALER, WHO WAS UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 48,000.
Electrical system, Engine, Sep 3, 2015
THIS IS NOT THE ONLY ISSUE, BUT THIS HAS BEEN THE MOST DANGEROUS FOR ME... FOR THE PAST YEAR, THE CAR HAS LOST TRANSMISSION POWER WHILE DRIVING - I WAS ON HWY 40 AND THE CAR JUST STOPPED WORKING - TWICE I WAS IN THE MIDDLE OF A BUSY INTERSECTION AND THE CAR CUT OFF - I WAS AT A NEAR STOP AND THE CAR STOPPED RESPONDING....THIS HAS BEEN REPORTED NUMEROUS TIMES BY OTHERS. THE GAS PEDAL JUST STOPS RESPONDING AT ALL. THE TIME IT STOPPED WORKING IN THE MIDDLE OF THE INTERSECTION, THE GEARS WOULD NOT ALLOW ME TO MOVE THE CAR INTO A PARK POSITION, IT WOULD NOT MOVE AT ALL. IT ALLOWED ME TO TURN MY CAR OFF, IN DRIVE. AFTER SITTING THERE FOR A BIT AND MULTIPLE RESTARTS, THE CAR ENGAGED AGAIN. FORD'S FIX? THEY CAME OUT WITH A SOFTWARE UPDATE THAT MAY TURN ON MY ENGINE LIGHT BEFORE A FAILURE. THIS IS NOT A FIX. I ASKED THEM IF SOMEONE NEEDED TO DIE IN THEIR CAR OR GET CRUSHED IN AN INTERSECTION FOR THEM TO DO SOMETHING. I FILED A FORMAL COMPLAINT WITH FORD. SO FRUSTRATED AND ANGRY.
Other or unspecified, Sep 2, 2015
REAR PASSENGER DOOR WILL NOT LATCH.
Steering, Sep 2, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 FORD FOCUS. WHILE TRAVELING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH, THE POWER STEERING WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND THE STEERING WHEEL WAS EXTREMELY TIGHT AND DIFFICULT TO TURN. THE VEHICLE WAS TURNED OFF AND ON TO RESET THE COMPUTER DUE TO THE FAILURE, BUT IT PROGRESSED RANDOMLY. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 79,000.
Power train, Sep 2, 2015
WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE FREEWAY THE CAR STARTED TO COAST AND ENGINE WENT TO AN IDLE. THE INDICATOR FOR TRANSIMISSION POSITION WENT BLANK. I WAS NEARLY HIT BY THE VEHICLE BEHIND ME. THE NEXT WEEK I WAS PULLING OUT INTO TRAFFIC AND IT DID THE SAME THING AND WAS ALMOST BROADSIDED BY A DELIVERY VAN. THE CAR MOVED OUT INTO TRAFFIC AND THEN STOPPED FOR ALMOST 2 MINUTES. LATER DOWN THE ROAD IT CUT OUT ON THE HIGHWAY AGAIN, TWICE MORE ON A SIDE STREET, AND THEN AGAIN AS I WAS NEAR THE DEALERSHIP. I TOOK IT DIRECT TO THE DEALERSHIP WHERE THEY PERFORMED A COMPUTER UPGRADE. I RECEIVED NO NOTICE OF THIS ISSUE FROM FORD. I COULD HAVE BEEN SERIOUSLY HURT OR KILLED BY THIS AND NOW KNOW IT IS A KNOWN ISSUE AT FORD. THEY NEED TO ADDRESS THIS ISSUE FOR ALL OWNERS OF THE VEHICLE AS IT HAPPENS SUDDENLY WITH NO WARNING.
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.
Engine, Sep 1, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 FORD FOCUS. WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY LOST POWER AND FAILED TO ACCELERATE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE ENGINE BLOCK FRACTURED. AS A RESULT, THE CONTROL MODULE AND THE ENGINE BLOCK NEEDED TO BE REPAIRED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 150,000. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE.
Power train, Sep 1, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 FORD FOCUS. WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED AND THE TRANSMISSION WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO RESTART THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE TRANSMISSION MODULE AND SEALS NEEDED TO BE REPAIRED AND REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 50,000. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE.
Tires, Aug 31, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 FORD FOCUS EQUIPPED WITH CONTINENTAL CONTIPROCONTACT TIRES, SIZE: 215/50/R17 (NA). WHILE PARKED, THERE WAS AN EXPLOSIVE NOISE COMING FROM THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE TIRE BLEW OUT AND DEFLATED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE TIRE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN. THE TIRE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 300.
Structure, Aug 31, 2015
DRIVER'S SIDE CAR DOOR SWUNG OPEN IN PARKING LOT. DOOR WILL NOT CLOSE OR LATCH AT ALL. COULD HAVE CAUSED INJUY OR DAMAGE.