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, Jul 31, 2020
TOOK CAR TO CAPITAL FORD DEALER IN CHARLOTTE, NC ON 4/29/20 BECAUSE IT KEPT SHUTTING OFF WHILE IN MOTION. FORD DEALER SAID THE CAR HAD A FAULTY TRANSMISSION AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THEY TOLD ME THAT FORD MANUFACTURERS PUT A 6 SPEED MANUAL TRANSMISSION IN AN AUTOMATIC STRAIGHT DRIVE AND THERES A CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT WITH OVER 2 MILLION CARS. AS A RESULT FORD STOPPED PRODUCING THE FOCUS AND FIESTAS. FORD DEALER STATED THEY COULD REPLACE THE TRANSMISSION FOR $3900, BUT IT WOULD BE PER SPECS (OEM) AND THE CLUTCH WOULD ULTIMATELY BURN OUT ON THE NEW ONE TOO. NOW WE ARE WITHOUT A VEHICLE THAT WE PAID 11K FOR. ADDITIONALLY, WE HAVE BEEN TO TWO FORD DEALERSHIPS REGARDING A RECALL FOR OUR DOOR LATCHES FOR OVER A YEAR. NEITHER IS INTERESTED IN DOING RECALL WORK BECAUSE "THEY DONT MAKE ANY MONEY OFF IT"
Power train, Jul 30, 2020
CHECK ENGINE LIGHT IS ON - DIAGNOSED AS TRANSMISSION CONTROL MODULE IS BAD AND NEEDS TO BE REPLACED; HOWEVER, THE CODE (P0908) IS NOT PART OF THE EXTENDED WARRANTY. THE VEHICLE IS SHOWING ALL SYMPTOMS/BEHAVIOR WHICH IF THE CODE WAS P0606, REPLACEMENT WOULD BE COVERED. IF THE TCM IS BAD, IT'S BAD AND FORD SHOULD OFFER CONSIDERATION - CURRENTLY, THE VEHICLE IS NOT SAFE TO DRIVE!
Steering, Jul 27, 2020
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 FORD FOCUS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR ROUTINE MAINTENANCE. THE MECHANIC PERFORMED A DIAGNOSTIC TEST AND INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT POWER STEERING MODULE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE TRACTION CONTROL WARNING LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED. GENGRAS FORD (225 NEW BRITAIN AVE, PLAINVILLE, CT 06062, (860)793-8885) WAS CONTACTED AND AN APPOINTMENT WAS SCHEDULED WHICH WAS STILL PENDING. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 61,091.
Steering, Jul 26, 2020
POWER STEERING LOCKED UP WHILE DRIVING. WAS GOING ABOUT 45MPH WHEN IT INITIALLY HAPPENED. LUCKILY WAS ONLY A SHORT DISTANCE FROM HOME WHEN THIS OCCURRED. NO DAMAGE TO CAR OR INJURY RESULTED FROM THIS INCIDENT.
Steering, Electrical system, Jul 25, 2020
I HAD JUST PUT THE CAR INTO REVERSE AND THE STEERING ASSIST CAME UP AS A MALFUNCTION AND THE CAR WOULD NOT MOVE AND THE STEERING WHEEL WOULD NOT MOVE. THROUGH AN INTERNET SEARCH I HAVE FOUND THIS A MAJOR SAFETY ISSUE WITH VERY HIGH REPAIR COSTS THAT NEEDS TO BE ADDRESSED BY THE FORD MOTOR COMPANY.
Power train, Jul 23, 2020
MY CAR JERKS AND SHIFTS HARD IN GEARS IN REVERSE IT PULSATES TOOK TO THE DEALER AND THEY SAID IT WAS THE CLUTCH ALTHOUGH THE DEALERSHIPS STATES THAT IT IS A RECALL BUT MY CAR DONT FALL UNDER IT CAUSE I HAVE 123K MILES. I JUST GOT THE CAR LOOKED UP THE RECALL AND ON SOME FORD WEBSITE IT SAY EXTENDED WARRANTY UNTIL 150K
Electrical system, Jul 22, 2020
WIRES IN THE TRUNK COMPLETELY BROKEN. SYMPTOMS: TRUNK WON'T UNLATCH, RENDERS THE TRUNK USELESS. MY LICENSE PLATE LIGHT FLICKERS. ALSO, I HAVE TO MANUALLY TURN OFF MY PARKING LIGHTS. THEY SHOULD TURN OFF ONCE LOCKING MY DOORS WITH MY KEY FOB, BUT THEY REMAIN ON, SO I TURN THEM OFF MANUALLY OTHERWISE THEY'LL STAY ON THIS DRAINING MY BATTERY. EACH TIME I TURN ON THE CAR, AS SOON AS I SHIFT INTO DRIVE/REVERSE, THE CAR BEGINS TO BEEP AT ME AND THE DASH LIGHTS UP SAYING 'LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT LID OPEN' WHICH IS VERY DISTRACTING. THIS HAPPENS EVERY TIME I TURN THE ENGINE ON AFTER SHIFTING INTO GEAR. AFTER RESEARCHING MY PROBLEM, I'VE FOUND THAT MANY OTHER DRIVERS WITH SIMILAR YEARS OF FORD FOCUS HAVE HAD THE SAME ISSUE. AFTER I FIXED THE WIRES MYSELF, ALL OF THESE SYMPTOMS WENT AWAY. I'M SURPRISED HOW MANY ISSUES THOSE BROKEN WIRES HAVE CAUSED.
Other or unspecified, Jul 21, 2020
THE DOOR LATCH WILL NOT COME OUT OF THE UNLOCKED POSITION AND WILL LEAVE THE DRIVER SIDE DOOR OPEN WITH NO WAY OF CLOSING
Seats, Visibility/wiper, Jul 21, 2020
[XXX] IS MY NAME. THIS ABOUT MY 2012 FORD FOCUS WHICH I BOUGHT IN 2014 WITH 27000 MILES. IN JULY 2020 IT HAS ABOUT 65000 MILES. IT HAS BEEN USED FOR LOCAL DRIVING, NOT FOR COMMUTING. AFTER I DROVE IT SEVERAL THOUSANDS OF MILES I DISCOVERED THAT THERE WAS A LEAK IN THE ROOF ABOVE THE DRIVER'S SHOULDER AND HEAD AS WELL AS OVER THE DRIVER'S FRONT SIDE WINDOW. THE LEAK WOULD OCCUR ONLY AFTER HEAVY SUSTAINED RAIN DOWN POURS. I THOUGHT THAT THE SUNROOF HAD SOMEHOW OWNED BUT I COULD NO SEE ANY OPENING AT ANY TIME. AFTER SEVERAL LEAKS OCCURRED DURING HEAVY RAINS I TOOK THE CAR TO THE DEALER. THEY GAVE ME AN APPOINTMENT ON A MONDAY IN THE MIDDLE OF THE MONTH WHEN THE WATER MAN COMES! I TOLD THEM THE PROBLEM AND ASKED WHAT I SHOULD DO. THE SERVICE BOSS TOLD ME TO PARK IT IN A GARAGE THE BILL WAS 264 DOLLARS. I WAS NOT HAPPY. THEY HAD TO CLEAN A PASSAGEWAY FROM THE CAR ROOF AND WINDOWS THAT PASSES THROUGH THE DOOR AND FRONT BODY TO THE PAVEMENT. IT TAKES A WHILE TO GET CLOGGED AGAIN AND IT IS TIME FOR THE WATERMAN. IT NOT NECESSARY TO HAVE A SUNROOF FOR THIS LEAK TO OCCUR. IK THINK THAT THIS SITUATION IN THE 2012 FORD FOCUS IS COMMON AND SHOULD BE CONSIDERED AS A RECALL ISSUE. IS THERE ANY WAY THAT NHTSA WOULD PURSUE SUCH AN ACTION. THE LEAKING OCCURS WHEN IT IS RAINING VERY HEAVILY. IT HAS OCCURRED WHILE THE CAR IS PARKED WHEN I HAVE DRIVEN WHILE IT RAINED. THE WATER WOULD DRIP ON MY LEFT SIDE AND LEG, OCCASIONALLY ON MY HEAD.SINCE 08/15/2016 AND ONGOING IN HEAVY RAIN WHILE THE CAR IS PARKED AND WHILE I AM DRIVING IF IT RAINS HEAVILY. THERE WAS EVIDENCE IN THE CAR INSIDES THAT THE LEAKAGES HAD OCCURRED BEFORE I BOUGHT THE CAR FROM THE FORD DEALER IN NANUET, NY. [XXX] , [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR
Power train, Latches/locks/linkages, Electrical system, Jul 20, 2020
2012 FORD FOCUS. CONSUMER WRITES SEEKING REIMBURSEMENT FOR VEHICLE RECALL REPAIRS. *LD *JS
Steering, Jul 16, 2020
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 FORD FOCUS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH, THE VEHICLE LOSS POWER STEERING ASSIST AND BECAME DIFFICULT TO STEER. THE VEHICLE WAS TURNED OFF; RESTARTED AND DRIVEN TO HIS DESTINATION. THE FAILURE RECURRED TWICE AT START-UP. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO MURPHY FORD LOCATED AT 3310 TOWNSHIP LINE RD, CHESTER, PA 19013, (610) 494-8800, HOWEVER, THE MECHANIC WAS UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT INFORMED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 140,277.*DT*LN*JB
Visibility/wiper, Jul 15, 2020
WHILE MOVING IF YOU TURN ON THE WINDSHIELDS WIPER FLUID AND THE WINDOWS ARE DOWN THAT FLUID FLOWS INTO THE WINDOW AND CAN SOMETIMES SPLASH I YOUR FACE
Visibility/wiper, Jul 15, 2020
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 FORD FOCUS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS ACTIVATED INDEPENDENT OF DRIVER INPUT. ADDITIONALLY, ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS DURING INCLEMENT WEATHER, THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS FAILED TO OPERATE AS DESIGNED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO WOODY ANDERSON FORD LOCATED AT 2500 JORDAN LN NW, HUNTSVILLE, AL 35810, WHERE THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS WERE REPLACED UNDER WARRANTY. THE FAILURE RECURRED SEVEN MONTHS LATER HOWEVER, THE TECHNICIAN WAS UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 55,000.
Steering, Jul 14, 2020
ENTIRE POWER STEERING CONTROL MODULE NEEDS TO BE REPLACED. I'VE LOST POWER STEERING MULTIPLE TIMES ALMOST CAUSING A COLLISION AND NOW CANNOT CUT THE WHEEL TO THE RIGHT WITH LOSING POWER STEERING.
Power train, Other or unspecified, Jul 13, 2020
MY CAR STARTED MAKING A STRANGE NOISE THEN IT BEGAN TO JERK NOW IT WON'T GO INTO REVERSE. TRANSMISSION WARNING LIGHT CAME IN I CAN'T DRIVE IT.
Steering, Jul 11, 2020
STEERING ASSIST FAULT FAILURE. WHEEL WILL NOT WORK THE WHEEL IS EXTREMELY HARD TO MOVE. CAR WAS STATIONARY IN MY PARKING LOT AT HOME, BUT WILL NOT WORK. IT HAS DONE THIS WHILE ON A HIGHWAY AS WELL, THE STEERING ASSIST FAULT OR FAILURE CAME ON AND I HAD ALL I COULD TO PULL OVER BECAUSE THE WHEEL WAS EXTREMELY HARD TO MOVE. USED CAR DEALER DID NOT INFORM ME OF THIS ISSUE WHEN I BOUGHT IT IN FEBRUARY 2020.
Engine, Jul 8, 2020
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 FORD FOCUS. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V331000 (LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WAS NOT YET AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH THE VEHICLE STALLED. ADDITIONALLY, WHILE AT A STOP LIGHT, THE VEHICLE JERKED WITH THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO SEVERAL INDEPENDENT MECHANICS HOWEVER, THE MECHANICS WERE UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 12,000. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.
Fuel system, Gasoline, Jul 7, 2020
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 FORD FOCUS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT PULLED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROADWAY AND HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED TO THE RESIDENCE. A DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIRED. UPON INVESTIGATION, THE CONTACT ASSOCIATED THE FAILURE WITH NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 18V735000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE), HOWEVER THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED. THE MANUFACTURER HAD NOT BEEN INFORMED OF FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 138,848.
Power train, Jul 6, 2020
TRANSMISSION SHUTTERS AND CAUSES THE CAR TO STALL WHILE ACCELERATING
Steering, Jul 5, 2020
POWER STEERING FAULT AT START UP WOULD APPEAR THEN GO AWAY BUT NOW VEHICLE NO LONGER HAS POWER STEERING AT ALL. SEEMS TO BE A PROBLEM WITH OTHER FORD CARS OF THE SAME DATE RANGE (FUSION, FLEX LINCOLN MKS & MKT, MKZ, MERCURY MILAN)
Power train, Jul 5, 2020
I WAS DRIVING ABOUT 25 MPH ON A NARROW WINDING MOUNTAIN ROAD WHEN THE CAR SHIFTED OUT OF GEAR INTO NEUTRAL AND DISPLAYED THE "TRANSMISSION PROBLEM SERVICE NO" MESSAGE. I COASTED TO A STOP IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ROAD AS THERE WAS NO SHOULDER. MOVING THE SNIFTER DID NOT GET BACK IN GEAR. I SHUT THE CAR OFF AND RESTARTED. I THEN HAD CONTROL OF THE CAR BUT IT WOULD NOT SHIFT INTO INTO HIGH GEAR. IT WOULD GO NEUTRAL TO FIRST WITH A JERK, THEN SHIFT SMOOTHLY INTO 2ND BUT NOT SHIFT INTO HIGH GEAR AT ALL. I DROVE IT HOME AT 3300 RPM AT 55 MPH. THE CAR ONLY HAS 40000 MILES ON IT. HAD I BEEN PULLING OUT INTO TRAFFIC WHEN THIS OCCURRED I WOULD HAVE CAUSED A CRASH. LIKE RALF NADER SAID ABOUT THE CORVAIR.... "UNSAFE AT ANY SPEED". I HAVE READ THE HORROR STORY OF THIS CAR AND YOUR LACK OF ACTION. YOU SHOULD BE ASHAMED! WOULD YOU LET YOU LOVED ONES DRIVE THIS CAR? I THINK NOT. IT DESERVES A TOTAL RECALL AND BUYBACK FROM FORD. PLEASE DO YOUR DUTY AND MAKE IT HAPPEN. PS, I HAVE HAD IT IN THE SHOP MULTIPLE TIMES FOR SLOW SPEED SHIFTING ISSUES WHICH RESULTED IN "REPROGRAMMING" TO RESOLVE THE ISSUE WHICH OF COURSE IT DIDN'T.
Other or unspecified, Jun 28, 2020
WHEN I GET IN MY CAR TO CRANK IT, THE KEY SWITCH SEEMS TO KILL THE BATTERY BUT WHEN YOU PUT THE KEY IN, THE BELL DINGS SO I KNOW THE BATTERY ISN'T DEAD. IF YOU WIGGLE THE KEY IN THE KEY SWITCH, IT SOMETIME WILL CRANK AND OTHERS IT WILL NOT DO ANYTHING - LIKE THE BATTERY IS DEAD
Engine, Jun 26, 2020
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 FORD FOCUS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 45-60 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITH THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE RESTARTED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO WRAY FORD (2851 BENTON RD, BOSSIER CITY, LA 71111, (318) 686-7300) TO BE DIAGNOSED. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE PURGE VALVE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED THAT HOWEVER, THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND STATED THE FUEL TANK WAS REPLACED BUT NO FURTHER ASSISTANCE WAS PROVIDED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS A DISCREPANCY WITH REPAIRS. THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED UNDER AN UNKNOWN RECALL AND THAT THE WARRANTY HAD EXPIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 121,000. *BF CONSUMER STATED VEHICLE DIES ON THE ROAD.*JB
Steering, Jun 25, 2020
ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST STEERING TOTAL FAILURE. NEEDED TO REPLACE ENTIRE STEERING RACK. VEHICLE WAS FORTUNATELY STATIONARY AT THE TIME. FAULT WAS FOUND TO BE IN THE MODULE UNIT. VEHICLE BECOMES VERY DIFFICULT TO STEER AND WOULD BE UNSAFE IF IT OCCURRED WHILE IN MOTION. *TR
Vehicle speed control, Engine, Fuel/propulsion system, Jun 24, 2020
WHILE DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY AROUND 6PM AND TAKING AN ON RAMP ONTO ANOTHER FREEWAY THE FORD FOCUS STALLED MID-DRIVE AND WOULD NOT ACCELERATE ANYMORE OR SWITCH TO HIGHER GEARS WHEN THE ACCELERATOR WAS PRESSED. THE FORD IMMEDIATELY COULD NOT GO ANY FASTER THAN FIRST GEAR AND LUCKILY WE AVOIDED AN ACCIDENT BY PULLING TO THE SIDE OF THE FREEWAY ON RAMP INTO THE VEGETATION SINCE THERE WAS NO SHOULDER. THERE WAS NO NOISE OR INDICATION THAT SOMETHING HAD HAPPENED TO THE VEHICLE. THE ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AND THE VEHICLE JUST STOPPED DRIVING IN THE MIDDLE OF DRIVING AT AROUND 50MPH. IT WOULD NOT DRIVE BACKWARDS WHEN PUT INTO REVERSE AND WOULD REV UP TO EXTREMELY HIGH RPM WHEN THE DRIVER TRIED TO MOVE FORWARDS OR BACKWARDS. TOWED THE CAR TO THE MECHANIC THE NEXT DAY AND THEY RAN A DIAGNOSTIC THAT CAME BACK WITH 5 ERROR CODES INCLUDING: P0805, P087A, P2831, P2836, AND P2861. A PIN POINT TEST WAS PERFORMED AND FOUND THAT THE VOLTAGE WAS AT A CONSISTENT 5 VOLTS, SO THEY CLEARED THE CODES AND TOOK THE VEHICLE FOR A TEST DRIVE AND IT WAS FINE AGAIN. THE VEHICLE HAS ABOUT 79,000 MILES. ATTACHED WILL BE THE MECHANICS FORM ALONG WITH WHAT THEY SAID ARE SEVERAL CODES FOR RELATED RECALLS THAT WERE SUPPOSEDLY ALREADY FIXED. *TR