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, Jun 15, 2014
PULLED OUT OF PARKING LOT, THE TRANSMISSION MALFUNCTION INDICATOR CAME ON WITH MESSAGE. CAR WOULD NOT GO ABOVE 10 MPH AND THE TACHOMETER WOULD FLIP FROM ONE SIDE OF THE DIAL TO THE OTHER. PULLED INTO ANOTHER PARKING LOT AND PUT CAR IN PARK AND TRIED TURNING THE CAR OFF AND THEN STARTING THE CAR AGAIN TO SEE IF IT WOULD CLEAR THE ERROR. SAME ERROR AND WILL NOT MOVE ABOVE 10 MPH. HAD CAR TOWED. *JS
Suspension, Power train, Engine, Jun 14, 2014
I PURCHASED A 2012 FORD FOCUS LESS THAN A YEAR AGO AND HAVE HAD TROUBLE EVER SINCE. I HAVE HAD MY CAR IN REPAIRED ONCE FOR THE TRANSMISSION ISSUES ACCELERATING AND COASTING. MY CAR IS SHAKING AND HESITATING WITH ANY TYPE OF ACCELERATION. THE CAR IS MAKING A CLUNKING NOISE WHEN DRIVING, TURNING CORNERS AND BRAKING. I AM BEYOND DISAPPOINTED WITH THE QUALITY OF THE 2012 FOCUS. I DROPPED MY CAR OFF AT THE DEALER AND WANTED IT LOOKED ASAP. I ALSO CONTACTED FORD DIRECTLY ABOUT MY CONCERNS, THEY INFORMED ME ABOUT THE DUAL CLUTCH TRANSMISSION AS A REASON FOR THE DRIVE (AN EXCUSE I HAVE HEARD NUMEROUS TIMES FROM THE DEALER). AFTER A COUPLE DAYS THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT CALLED TO LET ME KNOW THEY HAD LOOKED IT OVER AND EVERYTHING SEEMED FINE. THEY LATER TEST DROVE IT AND HE INFORMED ME THAT EVERYTHING LOOKS GREAT AND THAT THE WAY MY CAR IS DRIVING IS JUST THE WAY THESE FOCUS' DRIVE DUE TO THE DOUBLE CLUTCH TRANSMISSION. HE INFORMED ME THAT IT TENDS TO DRIVE THE WAY I WAS DESCRIBING IF PEOPLE HAVE A "LIGHT FOOT", IF I WOULD DRIVE WITH A "HEAVIER FOOT" OR "ACCELERATE FASTER" IT MOST LIKELY WOULDN'T HAVE THESE ISSUES. WHEN I BROUGHT UP THE INSTANCE WHERE THE CAR SHOOK AND MADE A LARGE CLUNK WHEN I TURNED IT OFF, HE STATED THAT IT WAS PROBABLY A "FLUKE". IT IS VERY DISCOURAGING THAT I AM TOLD THAT THIS IS JUST HOW THE FOCUS VEHICLES ARE GOING TO BE. I EMAILED FORD ABOUT THE RESULTS AND HAVE NOT HEARD BACK. I PICKED UP MY CAR AND IT STILL DRIVES JERKY AND THE CLUNKING NOISE IS EVEN LOUDER. I DROPPED IT OFF WITH 40,618 MILES AND PICKED IT UP WITH 40,630 MILES. I THINK IT IS FRUSTRATING THAT IT IS DEEMED AS A STANDARD DRIVE WITH A 12 MILE TRIP. I AM DISAPPOINTED THAT I AM EXPECTED TO HIT THE GAS HARDER TO HOPEFULLY HAVE A SOMEWHAT LESS JERKY DRIVE... NOT SURE HOW TO DO THAT IN PARKING LOTS AND NEIGHBORHOODS. I DO NOT FEEL THAT I HAVE A SAFE QUALITY VEHICLE AND DON'T KNOW WHAT TO DO NEXT. *JS
Power train, Jun 14, 2014
TRANSMISSION STARTED JERKING, GRINDING AND NOT SHIFTING PROPERLY. CAR HAS BEEN IN THE SHOP 6-8 TIMES IN THE LAST YEAR. THE LATEST ISSUE WITH THE TRANSMISSION WAS BASICALLY FEELING LIKE IT WENT OUT OF GEAR AND THE CAR HAD NO POWER. DANGEROUS WHEN IT HAPPENS GOING DOWN THE FREEWAY AT 70 MPH AND IN TRAFFIC. DEFINITELY A SAFETY ISSUED AND NEEDS TO BE ADDRESSED. FROM WHAT I SEE ONLINE THE IS HAPPENING WITH MANY, MANY PEOPLE WHO HAVE THE 2012-2013 FOCUS WITH THE DUAL CLUTCH TRANSMISSION. SOMEONE IS GOING TO GET HURT IF THEY DON'T RECALL THIS CAR OR MAKE ARRANGEMENTS FOR A NEW TRANSMISSION TO REPLACE THE CURRENT ONE. *JS
Power train, Jun 13, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 FORD FOCUS. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH, THE TRANSMISSION SLIPPED IN AND OUT OF GEAR WITH EXTREME HESITATION. THE FAILURE OCCURRED WHENEVER THE VEHICLE WAS IN OPERATION. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT FOR DIAGNOSIS. AN UNKNOWN TROUBLE CODE WAS DETECTED AND THE MECHANIC RECOMMENDED THE VEHICLE BE TAKEN TO A DEALER. ADDITIONALLY, THE MOTOR MOUNTS FRACTURED. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE PROBLEM. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 67,000.
Steering, Jun 12, 2014
UPON STARTING THE CAR A MESSAGE APPEARED THAT STATED 'STEERING MALFUNCTION ASSIST'; THEN DRIVING/STEERING WAS ALMOST IMPOSSIBLE. SHUT THE CAR OFF; THEN RE-STARTED AND IT WAS OK. NEXT DAY THE MESSAGE APPEARED AGAIN. THE CAR IS NOW PARKED WITH PLANS TO TAKE IT IN. *TR
Air bags, Jun 12, 2014, crash
EASTBOUND ON US 62 HIGHWAY IN TAHLEQUAH, OK WHEN A VEHICLE RAN THE RED LIGHT AT THE INTERSECTION OF SOUTH PARK HILL ROAD RESULTING IN A COLLISION. OUR FOCUS WAS IMPACTED ON THE RIGHT FRONT AND RIGHT REAR. AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY (NEITHER FRONT NOR SIDE). ESTIMATED SPEED AT TIME OF IMPACT WAS 40 MPH FOR OUR FOCUS, 35 - 50 MPH FOR THE OTHER VEHICLE. *TR
Power train, Jun 12, 2014, crash
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 FORD FOCUS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE PARKING, THE TRANSMISSION SLIPPED OUT OF GEAR. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE FAILURE OCCURRED A SECOND TIME AFTER PARKING IN HER RESIDENTIAL GARAGE AND THE VEHICLE WENT FORWARD, CRASHING INTO A WALL. THE DRIVER SUSTAINED MINOR INJURIES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THE TECHNICIAN STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS WORKING UP TO STANDARD. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 8,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 12,000.
Power train, Engine, Jun 12, 2014
IN THE PAST YEAR, I HAVE EXPERIENCED ISSUES WITH MY TRANSMISSION WHERE MY CAR HAS DIFFICULTIES SHIFTING FROM 1ST TO 2ND GEAR. IT SHUTTERS AND JOLTS, FEELS LIKE I HAVE A MANUAL TRANSMISSION. I COMMUTE DAILY, ESPECIALLY IN TRAFFIC, SO THIS HAS NEVER BEEN ACCEPTABLE. ON JUNE 1ST, I WAS IN A PARKING GARAGE COMING AROUND A CORNER WHEN MY TRACTION CONTROL LIGHT APPEARED AND I LOST POWER TO THE ENGINE. THE INTERIOR LIGHTS, RADIO, AC WERE STILL WORKING, I JUST COULDN'T MOVE THE CAR. I WAS STALLED AND WAS NEARLY HIT A FEW TIMES SINCE I WAS STUCK IN A TURN. I TRIED TURNING THE CAR ON AND OFF, NO LUCK. I HAD MY CAR TOWED HOME, AND FORD TOWED IT TO THE DEALERSHIP THE NEXT MORNING WHERE I WAS TOLD THE CAR WAS STUCK IN GEAR. IT NEEDED A NEW TRANSMISSION MODULE. THE NEW MODULE WAS REPLACED AND I WAS TOLD MY CAR WAS READY FOR PICK UP. I WENT IN THE NEXT DAY, THE PORTER PULLED UP MY CAR AND I COULD NOT DRIVE IT OFF THE LOT, BECAUSE NOW IT WAS STUCK IN "PARK". I WAS VERY FRUSTRATED AND I WAS TOLD BY THE DEALERSHIP THAT THE COMPUTER MAY HAVE HAD A GLITCH WHEN REPROGRAMMING OR IT MAY HAVE RESET ITSELF. I WAS TOLD THIS CAN MORE THAN LIKELY HAPPEN AGAIN, HOW DISAPPOINTING. I DON'T FEEL SAFE DRIVING MY CAR AND ESPECIALLY LONG DISTANCES. I'M AFRAID THIS CAN HAPPEN AGAIN, BUT EVEN WORSE, WHILE I'M ON THE ROAD. NEEDLESS TO SAY I WILL BE LOOKING INTO LEMON LAW OR TRADING IN THIS VEHICLE. *TR
Steering, Jun 11, 2014
WAS LEAVING MY DESTINATION WHEN THE STEERING WHEEL LOCKED AND SENSOR LIGHT CAME ON STATING STEERING ASSIST FAULT SERVICE REQUIRED. BROUGHT CAR TO GUS MACHADO FORD OF KENDALL WAS TOLD NEEDED NEW POWER STEERING GEAR AND THAT I WOULD HAVE TO PAY $1778.81 TO REPLACE. AFTER RESEARCHING COMPLAINTS ABOUT THE 2012 FORD FOCUS, I COULD NOT BELIEVE HOW MANY CONSUMERS HAD THE SAME PROBLEM. OBVIOUSLY THERE MUST BE A DEFECT IN THIS PARTICULAR PART. THANK GOODNESS I WAS NOT IN THE MIDDLE OF DRIVING WHEN THIS OCCURRED, I COULD HAVE CAUSED A FATAL ACCIDENT. THIS SHOULD REALLY BE INVESTIGATED IN ORDER TO AVOID A FATAL ACCIDENT FROM HAPPENING. I HAVE CONTACTED FORD WITH THIS ISSUE TO GET MY COST COVERED IN ORDER FOR THEM TO REPAIR IT. APPARENTLY THIS IS NOT UNDER WARRANTY. *TR
Electrical system, Vehicle speed control, Equipment adaptive/mobility, Jun 11, 2014
WHILE I AM DRIVING (THIS HAS OCCURRED THREE TIMES) THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON AND THE GEARS KEEP SLIPPING. I TAKE IT IN AND THEY RESET THE COMPUTER OR WHATEVER THEY DO AND IT WORKS FINE RIGHT AFTER BUT CONTINUES TO DRIVE LIKE THE GEARS ARE SLIPPING. *TR
Power train, Electrical system, Engine, Jun 10, 2014
WHEN EXITING GROCERY STORE PARKING LOT, AS WE PULLED OUT INTO TRAFFIC, THE CAR EXPERIENCE A SUDDEN LOSS OF ACCELERATION/DRIVE TRAIN POWER, WHILE ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS STARTED TO FLASH, AND ELECTRONIC GEAR INDICATOR TRANSITIONED FROM GEAR TO GEAR. RPMS, WERE STILL REGISTERING AND ON ACCELERATION, DRIVE TRAIN WAS UNRESPONSIVE. THIS HAPPENED ALL WHILE IN TRAFFIC, WHEN ONCOMING VEHICLES WERE APPROACHING. WE TURNED ON HAZARD LIGHTS AND MOVED TO THE ROAD SHOULDER. POWERED OFF CAR FOR A MINUTE, THEN RESTARTED. CAR STARTED BUT STILL EXPERIENCED SEVERE HESITATION ON ACCELERATION, AND SEEMED AS IF IT WAS STRUGGLING TO STAY ON. PULLED ONTO A SIDE STREET TO GET OUT OF TRAFFIC, THEN AFTER TURNING CAR OFF, IT WOULD NOT TURN BACK ON. AFTER APPROX. 10 MINUTES, TRIED TO TURN ON CAR AGAIN, AND IT STARTED. WAS ABLE TO CAREFULLY DRIVE CAR HOME, HOWEVER CHECK ENGINE LIGHT HAS NOW BEEN ILLUMINATED. THIS WILL BE THE 5TH INSTANCE (ALL INSTANCES DOCUMENTED BY DEALER, AND SERVICED BY DEALER) THAT THE CAR HAS HAD THIS ISSUE, AND WE HAVE BROUGHT IT TO THE ATTENTION OF THE DEALERSHIP, WITH NO 100% REMEDY BEING GIVEN. WILL BE TAKING CAR IN ONCE AGAIN TO DEALERSHIP FOR SERVICE AND HOPEFULLY RESOLUTION OF THIS ONGOING ISSUE OF HESITATION ON ACCELERATION, AND TOTAL FAILURE OF DRIVE TRAIN DURING VEHICLE OPERATION. *TR
Power train, Jun 9, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 FORD FOCUS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE STALLED WHILE MAKING TURNS AT VARIOUS SPEEDS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO STATED THAT THE TRANSMISSION OVERHEATED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 38,000.
Service brakes, Jun 9, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 FORD FOCUS. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH, THE BRAKES FAILED WHEN THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO STOP THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE CONTINUED TO ACCELERATE WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED. THE FAILURE OCCURRED FOR MORE THAN TWO MONTHS. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A MECHANIC FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 74,000.
Power train, Jun 9, 2014
ON-GOING PROBLEMS WITH THE TRANSMISSION. THE FIRST INCIDENT OCCURRED APPROXIMATELY ONE MONTH AFTER PURCHASE. I TOOK IT TO THE DEALER AND THEY TOLD ME THAT THE SHUDDERING/SHIFTING PROBLEMS THAT I WAS EXPERIENCING WERE "NORMAL" AND THAT THE VEHICLE NEEDED AN ADJUSTMENT PERIOD. I WAS TOLD THAT IT WOULD SMOOTH OUT ONCE IT GOT USED TO MY DRIVING PATTERN. THE PROBLEM CONTINUED UNTIL IT GOT SO BAD THAT I TOOK IT BACK IN DECEMBER 2013 AND THE TRANSMISSION REQUIRED REPAIR. IT WENT BACK TO THE DEALERSHIP IN MAY OF 2014 FOR THE SAME PROBLEM AND THE DEALERSHIP HAD TO REPLACE THE CLUTCH ASSEMBLY AND SEVERAL SEALS. THE VEHICLE SHUDDERS BADLY, ON TAKE OFF, AND HAS BOGGED DOWN TO THE POINT THAT I WAS NEARLY REAR-ENDED, I HAVE ALSO EXPERIENCED PROBLEMS WITH ROLLBACK ON HILLS AND PROBLEMS WHEN TRYING TO ACCELERATE UPHILL. *TR
Power train, Jun 8, 2014
I HAVE A 2012 FORD FOCUS SEL. I AM MAKING PAYMENTS ON THIS CAR. I PURCHASED IT AS A CERTIFIED PRE OWNED. IT HAD ROUGHLY 30,000 MILES ON IT WHEN RECEIVED. IT HAS BEEN 18 MONTHS SINCE DATE I RECEIVED THE CAR. I HAVE HAD IT FOUR TIMES FOR THE TRANSMISSION. ALL FOR THE SAME THING WITCH IS GRINDING OF GEARS, SLIPPING AND NOT SHIFTING PROPERLY. THE DEALERSHIP HAS UPDATED THE SOFTWARE AND OTHER SERVICES ON IT. IT HAS CONTINUED TO DO ALL OF THE STUFF I HAD IT FOR. *TR
Power train, Engine, Jun 8, 2014
SHUDDER VIBRATIONS AND ACCELERATION LAG DUE TO THE MALFUNCTION OF THE DTC (DUEL CLUTCH TRANSMISSION) IN MY 2012 FORD FOCUS. *TR
Power train, Jun 8, 2014
WHEN LIGHTLY ACCELERATING FROM A STATE OF REST, THE CAR HESITATES WHEN THE GAS PEDAL PRESSED, EVEN WHEN A LITTLE MORE PRESSURE IS APPLIED. THEN IT UNPREDICTABLY "KICKS" INTO GEAR, FORCING ME TO HIT THE BRAKES TO ACCOMMODATE FOR THE SUDDEN JOLT. IT ALSO SLIDES BACKWARD WHEN RELEASING THE BRAKE ON HILLS. NONE OF THESE ISSUES OCCURRED SEVERELY IN THE FIRST YEAR AFTER PURCHASING THE CAR NEW. THE SYMPTOMS BECAME NOTICEABLE AROUND OCTOBER 2013, AND HAS OCCURRED SINCE, MOST OFTEN IN THE LOWEST GEARS -- SLOWLY BACKING OUT FROM A PARKING SPOTS, STOP & GO TRAFFIC, ETC. I HAD THE CAR SERVICED AT THE DEALERSHIP UNDER WARRANTY THREE TIMES, AND TAKEN TO ANOTHER FORD DEALER FOR A SECOND OPINION. THREE DAYS FROM RECEIVING MY CAR BACK FROM THE DEALERSHIP AFTER THE THIRD SERVICE, THE CAR CONTINUED TO SHUDDER AND HESITATE WHILE APPLYING PRESSURE TO THE GAS. ONLY THIS TIME I NEARLY CAUSED AN ACCIDENT WHILE REVERSING OUT OF A SUPERMARKET PARKING LOT. USUALLY IT SHUDDERS WHEN IN REVERSE, BUT THIS TIME THE CAR DID NOT RESPOND AT ALL WHEN IN REVERSE AND WITH LIGHT PRESSURE ON THE GAS. AFTER ABOUT 3-5 SECONDS OF LIGHT, EVEN PRESSURE ON THE GAS PEDAL TO INCH THE CAR OUT OF THE SPOT, THE VEHICLE SHOT BACKWARD, NEARLY SENDING ME THROUGH THE STORE WALL. FORTUNATELY, NO OTHER VEHICLES OR PEDESTRIANS WERE NEARBY, BUT THIS INCIDENT MAKES ME AFRAID THAT THE CAR IS A DANGER TO MYSELF AND OTHERS. *TR
Vehicle speed control, Jun 5, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 FORD FOCUS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE ATTEMPTING TO ACCELERATE, THE VEHICLE WOULD LUNGE FORWARD. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE TECHNICIAN WAS UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 9,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 20,000.
Electrical system, Jun 5, 2014
THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT START; FORD HAD THE CAR FOR 17 DAYS BEFORE THEY DECIDED IT WAS THE TRANSMISSION CONTROL MODULE; THEY CHARGED US IN EXCESS OF $1400; WE HAVE HAD THE VEHICLE IN FOR SERVICE MANY TIMES OVER THE PAST 2+ YEARS FOR NAVIGATION SYSTEM FREEZE UPS AND NOISE/VIBRATIONS IN THE FRONT END. *TR
Power train, Jun 4, 2014
THE TRANSMISSION VIBRATES IN 1ST AND 2ND GEAR AND SOMETIMES DOESN'T GET INTO PROPER GEAR. WHEN SHUTTING VEHICLE OFF SOMETIMES LURCHES . WHEN STOPPED ON A HILL, IN GEAR, IF YOU TAKE FOOT OFF THE BRAKE THE VEHICLE WILL ROLL BACK LIKE IT'S IN NEUTRAL HAVE RETURNED 3 TIMES TO DEALERSHIP STILL NOT FIXED NEEDS TO BE RECALLED. *TR
Power train, Jun 4, 2014
AN UNEXPECTED LOSS OF POWER WHILE DRIVING RESULTING IN A STALL-LIKE CONDITION. SHIFTING GEARS LOCK UP. HAVE TO SHUT OFF CAR, LET IT SIT FOR A FEW MINUTES AND RESTART IT. *TR
Visibility/wiper, Jun 3, 2014
RECALL 12S29 WAS SUPPOSEDLY DONE BY HUFFMAN FORD IN APRIL 2014, BUT THE VEHICLE IS STILL HAVING THE SAME MALFUNCTION. THE WIPERS WILL ACTIVATE INTERMITTENLY WITHOUT WARNING. I BELIEVE THE RECALL WAS NOT PERFORMED OR IMPROPERLY PERFORMED. I CONTACTED FORD MOTOR COMPANY (CASE # 4508297) AND THEY ARE INSTRUCTING ME TO GO TO A FORD DEALERSHIP AND PAY THE DEALERSHIP TO HAVE IT DIAGNOSED. THEY SAID THAT ONLY AFTER I DO THAT WILL I POSSIBLY RECEIVE ASSISTANCE FROM THEM. I FEEL LIKE THEY SHOULD BE COMPELLED TO RE-EXAMINE THIS VEHICLE AT NO CHARGE TO ME TO VERIFY THE RECALL HAS BEEN PERFORMED OR PERFORMED PROPERLY. MY WIFE IS DISABLED AND WE DO NOT HAVE THE MONEY TO PAY THE DEALERSHIP $106.00 TO DIAGNOSE THIS PROBLEM, AND WE SHOULDN'T HAVE TO. *TR
Power train, Electrical system, Engine, Jun 3, 2014
CAR'S TRANSMISSION FELT SLUGGISH (HESITATE TO ACCELERATE) AFTER 15-20 MINUTES OF LOW-SPEED DRIVING (0-10MPH) IN A TRAFFIC JAM. TEN MINUTES LATER, ENGINE STALLED ON FREEWAY AT 70MPH. TACHOMETER DROPPED TO 0 AND SPEEDOMETER DISPLAYED WAS 0. CAR RESTARTED, AND CONTINUED TO BE DRIVEN FOR 15 MINUTES. GEAR DISENGAGED WHEN TURNING INTO A PARKING SPACE, CAR ROLLED BACKWARDS. POWER DID RESUME AFTER 2 SECONDS WHILE CONSTANTLY GIVING GAS. RESTARTED THE CAR AFTER AROUND 30 MINUTES, CAR STALLED AGAIN FEW MINUTES LATER. ENGINE WOULD NOT RESTART INSTANTLY. ONLY CLICKING NOISE WAS HEARD IN THE ENGINE BAY WHEN TURNING KEYS. WAITED 10-15 MINUTES TO RESTART. CAR ACCELERATED TO 70MPH BEFORE STALLING AGAIN AFTER 1-2 MINUTES. GEAR INDICATOR WAS FLASHING. WHEN THE CAR STALLED, ENGINE RAVED WITH LOST OF POWER FOR 1-2 SECONDS. CAR FELT LIKE IN NEUTRAL EVEN SHIFTER WAS IN DRIVE. TACHOMETER THEN DROPPED TO 300RPM AND NEVER RAV AGAIN. CAR WAS PULLED OVER. THE CYCLE OF STALLING AND RESTART REPEATED 5-6 TIMES UNTIL I ARRIVED HOME. THE NEXT DAY CAR WAS DRIVABLE AGAIN (I ONLY HAVE A 5-MILE COMMUTE). SIMILAR TROUBLES OCCURRED THREE WEEKS AGO WHEN CAR WAS TOTALLY DISABLED AFTER 20-30 MINUTES PARKING LOT DRIVING. CAR HARDLY RESTART AND REFUSE TO GO INTO GEAR. GEAR INDICATOR CONSTANTLY BLINKED. I PREVIOUSLY THOUGHT THE ISSUES WERE RELATED TO THE USAGE OF S GATE, WHERE IT HAPPENED FOR TWO INSTANCE. THERE ARE 3 OCCURRENCES OF SIMILAR TROUBLES. FIRST TIME WAS ABOUT A MONTH AGO WHEN CAR REFUSED TO START, BUT IT WAS PERFECTLY DRIVABLE AGAIN AFTER BEING COOL DOWN FOR A NIGHT. TOWED TO DEALER BUT PROBLEM COULD NOT BE DUPLICATED. THE REASON THAT PROMPTS ME TO WRITE THIS REPORT IS DUE THE LOST OF POWER ON FREEWAY WHICH I BELIEVE IS A SAFETY RELATED ISSUE. ALSO, THERE DOESN'T SEEM TO BE A TROUBLE CODE IN THE COMPUTER, WHICH MAKES IT HARD FOR DEALERS TO DIAGNOSE THE PROBLEM. *TR
Power train, Jun 2, 2014
MY 2012 FORD FOCUS HAD THE CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM) TRANSMISSION THAT JERKS IN LOW GEAR. I WAS NOT TOLD AT TIME OF PURCHASE ABOUT THE DUAL TRANSMISSION. I PURCHASED THE CAR AUGUST 2012. *TR
Power train, May 30, 2014
4 TRANSMISSION FAILURES IN 25K MILES STILL HAVE PROBLEMS WITH TRANSMISSION SLIPPING, JUMPING, LURCHING HESITATES GRINDING AND SHUTTERS, WHEN YOU PRESS ON THE GAS FROM A STOP IT SOMETIMES JERKS YOU INTO MOVEMENT OR IF YOU PRESS THE GAS A BIT HARDER IT WILL SHUTTER, THE MORE WE DRIVE THE WORST IT JUST UNTIL IT COOLS DOWN. *TR