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.
Steering, Dec 7, 2018
THE POWER STEERING ASSIST MALFUNCTION LIGHT WENT ON AND POWER STEERING FAILED THREE TIMES ON MY FORD FOCUS 2012. WHEN I RESTARTED THE CAR, THE MALFUNCTION LIGHT WENT AWAY AND POWER STEERING RETURNED. EACH TIME THE VEHICLE WAS IN A STATIONARY POSITION. THE DEALERSHIP SERVICE DEPARTMENT SAID THE RACK AND PINION MODULE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THANK GOODNESS MY VEHICLE WAS NOT IN MOTION OR SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH COULD HAVE OCCURRED. THE VEHICLE HAS LESS THAN 35,000 MILES ON IT AND THERE IS NO REASON WHY THIS SIGNIFICANT OF A REPAIR IS NECESSARY ON A VEHICLE WITH SO LITTLE MILEAGE ON IT. THIS IS CLEARLY A MANUFACTURER DEFECT PROBLEM AND NOT A WEAR AND TEAR ISSUE. FORD WAS NOT WILLING TO ASSIST IN ANY WAY UNLESS THIS PART IS SUBJECT TO A RECALL.
Wheels, Other or unspecified, Engine, Dec 6, 2018, crash, fire
WHEN GOING ABOUT 55 MPH MY CAR STARTS TO GET VERY LOUD, NOTHING SEEMS TO BE WRONG IT'S AS IF THERE'S A LEAF BLOWER INSIDE THE VEHICLE. AS I SLOW DOWN, USE THE BRAKES, THE SOUND SLOWLY GETS MORE QUIET.
Steering, Dec 5, 2018
WHEN I STARTED MY CAR, THE STEERING FELT LIKE IT LOCKED UP, AND THE STEERING ASSIST FAULT LIGHT CAME ON. I HAD TO TURN OFF MY CAR, AND TURN IT BACK ON BEFORE IT WORKED PROPERLY. IT HAS DONE THIS TWO TIMES NOW IN THE PAST THREE DAYS
Steering, Dec 5, 2018
2012 FORD FOCUS SE POWER STEERING FAILURE LIGHT COMES ON. FIXED POWER STEERING HARD TOP STEER. SO REPLACED STEERING GEAR, STEERING WHEEL SENSOR AND REPROGRAMMING STEERING WHEEL. ALSO ALIGNMENT STEERING WHEEL SENSOR ASSEMBLY. TOLD HARD TO GET SENSOR AND REPROGRAM AFTER REPAIRS. SOP ADDITIONAL COST TO FIX.
Steering, Dec 4, 2018
I WAS TURNING MY CAR (IN MOTION) ON A LOCAL STREET AND MY POWER STEERING ASSIST STOPPED WORKING COMPLETELY, WITH MY THREE YEAR OLD IN THE BACK SEAT. I WAS UNABLE TO TO MAKE THE TURN ADEQUATELY, AND EVEN PULLED A MUSCLE IN MY SHOULDER TRYING TO FORCE THE STEERING WHEEL IN THE CORRECT DIRECTION.
Other or unspecified, Nov 30, 2018
THE GEAR GETS STUCK IN REVERSE AND I CAN'T PUT THE CAR IN PARK. EVEN THOUGH THE GEAR READS PARK IT WILL STILL BE IN A DIFFERENT GEAR.
Steering, Nov 30, 2018
OVER THE COURSE OF A YEAR, AN INDICATOR WARNING MESSAGE KEPT COMING ON ABOUT THE POWER STEERING MANUAL ASSIST, WHICH TURNS OUT TO BE A DEFECT IN THE STEERING COLUMN. TURNING THE CAR ON AND OFF SOLVED THE ISSUE AT THE BEGINNING. BUT THEN WHILE I WAS ON THE ROAD IN SEPTEMBER OF 2018, THE LIGHT CAME ON AGAIN AND WOULDN'T GO OFF. I HAD TO HAVE THE CAR TOWED TO A DEALERSHIP AND HAVE THE ENTIRE STEERING COLUMN REPLACED FOR $2,200. THE COST WAS NEGLIGIBLE TO THE RISK'WE WHO OWN THESE CARS WERE RISKING OUR LIVES AND THE LIVES OF PEOPLE ON THE ROAD. THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE AND FORD OUGHT TO ADDRESS THE ISSUE BY FIXING THE PROBLEM FOR FREE.
Steering, Nov 27, 2018
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 FORD FOCUS. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH, THE CONTACT EXPERIENCED DIFFICULTY STEERING THE VEHICLE AND THE SERVICE POWER STEERING WARNING MESSAGE ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURE BEGAN TWO YEARS AGO, BUT WENT AWAY AFTER AWHILE. HOWEVER, THE FAILURE BECAME WORSE OVER THE PAST TWO WEEKS. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER OR AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 53,000.
Engine, Nov 26, 2018
SINCE THE BEGINNING OF THIS YEAR TO THIS DATE, MY CAR STARTED WITH A PROBLEM WHEN I GO TO THE GAS STATION I TURN THE ENGINE OFF AND FILL IT UP, WHEN I FINISH AND GO TO START THE ENGINE AGAIN IT DOES NOT TURNS ON, SEEMS LIKE HAS NO POWER, I HAVE TO DO IT SEVERAL TIMES IN ORDER TO START IT, NOT ALWAYS HAVE AN EMPTY TANK WHEN I PUT GAS. IT HAPPENS IN ALL GAS STATIONS AND ONLY WHEN I PUT GAS.
Steering, Nov 24, 2018
STEERING ASSIST FAULT - THREE TIMES SINCE THE PURCHASE OF THIS VEHICLE IT HAS DISPLAYED THIS MESSAGE. IT ALWAYS WENT AWAY AFTER TURNING THE CAR OFF AND BACK ON. THE THIRD TIME IT HAS NOT GONE AWAY. THE VEHICLE HAS NO POWER STEERING. 6 YEARS OLD/ BOUGHT NEW OFF THE LOT/ 92000 MILES.
Steering, Nov 22, 2018
WHEN I START MY CAR AND GET READY TO DRIVE OFF MY STEERING WHEEL GETS STUCK AND WON'T MOVE. IT IS STARTING TO DO IT ALOT.
Power train, Structure, Vehicle speed control, Nov 20, 2018
TODAY'S DATE I HAVE CALLED FORD MOTOR COMPANY AND SPOKE WITH MISS.CHRIS ID#2191199 AROUND 10:53 AM PST.WITH THE GIVEN RECENT OPENED NUMBER WAS # CAS16420379 TO STATE THE SAID PROBLEMS AND TO SE HOW WE COULD POSSIBLY SOLVED THE SAID CONCERNS WE HAVE.I HAVE TOLD, I HAVE BEEN DENIED OR REFUSED TO HAVE MY VEHICLE TO BE RE-SERVICED OVER AGAIN FOR THE REOCCURRING PREVIOUSLY FIXED AND SERVICED MECHANICAL OR ELECTRONIC PCM RELATED SOFTWARE OR THE HARDWARE FAILURES TODAY'S MORNING AND I WAS TOLD BY ONE OF THEIR SERVICE ADVISOR NAMED AS FRANK THIS VEHICLE CAN NOT BE SERVICED ANY LONGER.BECAUSE,THIS VEHICLE RECORD'S SHOWING THAT THE VEHICLE IT IS BRANDED AND/OR SALVAGED AND THAT IT WILL VOID ANY KIND OF MECHANICAL WARRANTIES AND WHEN I SAID THIS VEHICLE PREVIOUSLY WAS SERVICED UNDER THE SAME CONDITION AND RECORDS AND WHY CAN NOT BE RE-SERVICED OVER AGAIN FOR SAID PREVIOUSLY FIXED AT YOUR DEALERSHIPS SERVICE DEPARTMENT ? WHEN I ASKED WHAT HAS BEEN CHANGED FROM BEFORE AND UNTIL NOW ? HE DID NOT GIVE ME A SUFFICIENT ANSWER FOR MY SATISFACTIONS. THE TRANSMISSION WAS OPERATING IN-PROPERLY AND TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE AUTHORIZED LOCAL FORD DEALERSHIP IN THE CITY OF COSTA MESA,CA-92627.CHECKED IT IN TO THE SERVICE AREA AND REGISTERED IT WITH SERVICE ADVISOR#7217 TO MR.NED SHORTSLEEVE'S CARES FOR THE SAID PROBLEMS. AND THAT WE CLAIMED THE SAID ISSUES WE WERE EXPERIENCING.1-THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON AND STAYS SOLID ON AND WHEN THAT HAPPENED THE TRANSMISSION WON'T OPERATE PROPERLY 2-THEN THEY HAVE PLACED THE TCM THE SIDE DOOR LATCH IT MAY BREAK PER THE MANUFACTURER'S SAFETY RECALL AND WAS ASKED THE DEALER TO REPLACE THE SAID DOOR COMPONENT AND WE WERE TOLD THE PART IT IS NOT AVAILABLE AND NEEDS TO BE ORDERED SO CAN BE REPLACED. WE WILL BE CALLED WHEN THE PART IS ARRIVED BUT,WE NEVER BEEN CALLED.
Steering, Power train, Nov 16, 2018
IN EARLY 2017 I STARTED EXPERIENCING ISSUES WITH THE ELECTRONIC POWER STEERING. I WOULD TURN MY CAR ON SOME DAYS AND IT WOULD SAY POWER STEERING MALFUNCTION AND THERE WAS NO POWER STEERING MAKING IT IMPOSSIBLE TO TURN THE WHEEL AND DRIVE. TURNING IT OFF AND BACK ON (SOMETIMES SEVERAL TIMES) WOULD GET RID OF THE ERROR CODE AND I WOULD BE ABLE TO DRIVE IT LIKE NORMAL. A MONTH AGO AT 129,000 MILES THE POWER STEERING WENT OUT AGAIN, BUT THIS TIME IT IS OUT FOR GOOD. NO MATTER HOW MANY TIMES I RESTART THE CAR, THE ERROR CODE WILL NOT GO AWAY. THE COST TO REPAIR IS OUTRAGEOUS FOR A CAR THAT IS NOT WORTH MUCH DUE TO THE HORRIBLE REVIEWS AND UNENDING PROBLEMS THAT EVERYONE IS EXPERIENCING. ON TOP OF THAT, I HAVE BEEN DEALING WITH THE CAR SHUDDERING CONSTANTLY WHEN I DRIVE IT. MY TRANSMISSION WENT COMPLETELY OUT A YEAR AGO AND THE FORD DEALERSHIP REPLACED IT UNDER WARRANTY. I WAS DRIVING AND THE CAR WOULDN'T SHIFT. I PULLED OVER AND I COULD NOT GET IT INTO REVERSE OR ANY GEAR. A FEW MONTHS AFTER IT WAS FIXED THE SHUDDERING BEGAN AGAIN WHILE I WAS DRIVING THE CAR (SAME SYMPTOMS AS LAST TIME BEFORE IT COMPLETELY WENT OUT), BUT FORD SAYS THAT THE CAR IS NO LONGER UNDER THE MILEAGE IT NEEDS FOR THE RECALL REPLACEMENT, SO IF IT GOES OUT AGAIN AND I KNOW IT WILL IN A MATTER OF TIME, THAT WILL BE ANOTHER $2,500 TO FIX. WITH THE NUMEROUS COMPLAINTS ON JUST THE POWER STEERING ISSUE AND THE CONSISTENCY BETWEEN REPORTS, I DO NOT UNDERSTAND WHY THERE HAS NOT BEEN A RECALL. IT IS A SAFETY ISSUE.
Power train, Engine, Nov 15, 2018
I HAVE RECENTLY BOUGHT A 2012 FORD FOCUS AND IT HAS THE CLUTCH PROBLEM. THE PROBLEM HAS A WARRANTY FOR UNDER 100,000 MILES. BUT DOES NOT HAVE A RECALL FOR WHEN THE PROBLEM HAPPENS AFTER 90,000 MILES. SO NOW I HAVE TO PAY 1,500 DOLLARS TO GET IT FIXED. FORD NEEDS TO FIX A PROBLEM THEY MADE
Power train, Nov 15, 2018
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 FORD FOCUS. WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH, THE TRANSMISSION FAILURE INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT IMMEDIATELY PULLED OVER AND RESTARTED THE VEHICLE, BUT THE INDICATOR ILLUMINATED AGAIN. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE HOME. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO DEAN SELLERS FORD (2600 W MAPLE RD, TROY, MI 48084, (888) 452-1292) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE CLUTCH; HOWEVER, THE VEHICLE WAS NOT COVERED UNDER THE 100,000 MILE WARRANTY. THE MANUFACTURER CONFIRMED THE DEALER'S STATEMENT AND DID NOT ASSIST. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 101,149.
Steering, Nov 14, 2018
WHEN I START THE CAR A MESSAGE COMES ON THE DASH THAT SAYS STEERING ASSIST MALFUNCTION AND THE CAR WILL NOT STEER. I HAVE TO TURN IT OFF AND WAIT A MINUTE AND TRY TO START THE CAR AGAIN.
Engine, Nov 12, 2018
TWICE, WHEN EXITING CAR IN THE GARAGE, THE DOORS LOCKED AND THE ENGINE STARTED ON IT'S OWN. HAD TO USE THE KEY TO UNLOCK THE CAR, INSERT KEY AND THE ENGINE STOPPED. WITHOUT HEARING AIDS I WOULD HAVE JUST GONE IN THE HOUSE. DISASTER!
Steering, Nov 12, 2018
VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION WITH MY SON DRIVING. TURNING LEFT AT A PROTECTED GREEN ARROW, THE POWER STEERING STOPPED WORKING AND THE WHEEL EFFORT SKYROCKETED. CAR WAS JERKED RIGHT, MY SON SLAMMED ON THE BRAKES AND HE WAS ABLE TO PULL OVER. STOPPED, LOOKED UNDER THE HOOD. NOTHING SEEN. RESTARTED THE CAR AND A "POWER STEERING ASSIST MODEL FAULT" WAS ILLUMINATED. TURNED THE CAR OFF. TURNED CAR BACK ON AND THE FAULT WAS GONE. DROVE CAR 1 MILE HOME AT LOW SPEED WITH HAZARDS. ERROR COMES BACK UNPREDICTABLY AND DANGEROUSLY.
Power train, Nov 12, 2018
WHILE DRIVING THE TRANSMISSION WILL SLIP OUT OF GEAR AND THE ENGINE WILL RACE AND CAR WILL STOP.
Steering, Nov 11, 2018
STEERING ASSIST FAILURE WHEN WIFE WAS DRIVING HOME ALMOST LOST CONTROL OF THE CAR LEAVING HER WORK SHE HAD A HORRIBLE TIME CONTROLLING THE VERTICAL TO MAKE IT HOME WOULD NOT TURN EASY WHAT SO EVER
Steering, Nov 11, 2018
STEERING ASSIST FAULT SERVICE REQUIRED WARNING SIGNAL SHOWING ON DASH BOARD. STEER IS VERY HEAVY, CANNOT TURN. CANNOT MAKE RIGHT OR LEFT TURN. IF YOU ARE STRONG ENOUGH, AND WANT TO TURN, YOU NEED ALWAYS OCCUPIED REVERSE ROAD. THAT'S VERY DANGEROUS. I'D LIKE TO SAY, IT LOST TURN FUNCTION, OUT OF CONTROL. DANGEROUS FOR MYSELF, AND OTHER VEHICLE. IF YOU GOOGLE THIS PROBLEM. A LOT OF FOCUS 2012 HAVE SAME ISSUES. BELOW LINK FOR YOUR REFERENCE. ALL OF THIS CAN SHOW IT'S DESIGN DEFECT. THIS PROBLEM CAN HAPPEN AT ANY TIME. HTTPS://WWW.NYTIMES.COM/2015/12/25/AUTOMOBILES/FORD-FOCUS-STEERING-PROBLEM-PROMPTS-MANY-COMPLAINTS-BUT-NO-INQUIRY.HTML MY CAR HAVE HAPPENED SEVERAL TIME, BUT NORMALLY WHEN I SHUT DOWN, RESTART, IT'S GONE. THIS TIME HAPPENED ON LAST FRIDAY NIGHT, MILE 48209, WITH HEAVY RAIN, FROZEN DAY. I CANNOT DRIVE IT TO HOME. IT'S VERY SAD AND FRUSTRATED. AND I BROUGHT IT TO DEALER, THEY ADVISE" FS27 RACK AND PINION-REPLACE" . COST 2200 USD. IT'S NOT FAIR TO ASK CUSTOMER PAY FOR THEIR DESIGN DEFECT. HIGHLY APPRECIATE IF YOUR EXCELLENCY CAN LOOK INTO THIS CASE, HELP ALL CUSTOMER SOLVE THIS POTENTIAL RISK.
Steering, Suspension, Electrical system, Nov 9, 2018
I STARTED ENGINE TODAY AND GOT NOTIFICATION THAT "STEERING ASSIST" NEEDS ATTENTION. I JUST RECENTLY TOOK MY CAR TO DEALER FOR RECALLS ON DOOR LATCHES, WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR, AND TRANSMISSION. THEY KEPT IT 2 WEEKS AND I HAD TO PAY $393.00 FOR REPAIR OF BROKEN MOTOR MOUNT AND WIRING DIAGNOSTIC BECAUSE LINKAGE TO COMPUTER FAILED DUE TO SHORT. I HAVE ATTACHED THE DEALER INVOICE FOR THESE SERVICES. ON SEEING PROBLEM WITH POWER STEERING ASSIST I LOOKED ON INTERNET AND SEE THAT FORD HAS ISSUED RECALLS FOR MOTOR MOUNTS,STEERING ASSIST PROBLEMS, AND FAULTY WIRING ISSUES ON OTHER FORD MODELS BUT NOT FOR THE FOCUS. I HAVE NOT RECEIVED RECALL INFO FOR THE MOTOR MOUNT, STEERING ASSIST PROBLEM, OR WIRING ISSUES FOR MY FOCUS. SHOULD THEY NOT BE REQUIRED TO DO SO IF THEY HAVE ISSUED RECALLS FOR OTHER FORD PRODUCTS WITH THE SAME ISSUES?
Other or unspecified, Nov 8, 2018
I WAS DRIVING HOME AND THE DOOR UNLATCHED ON IT'S OWN AND BECAME CRACKED OPEN IN THE MIDDLE OF RUSH HOUR. I HAD TO STOP AND HURRY UP AND GET OUT TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE DOOR AGAIN. MY DAUGHTER WAS SITTING IN HER CAR SEAT ON THAT SIDE. PLEASE FIX THIS PROBLEM. THIS PROBLEM HAPPENED TO ME ABOUT 2 TIMES YESTERDAY.
Power train, Nov 7, 2018
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 FORD FOCUS. WHILE DRIVING 20 MPH, THE ENGINE REVVED, BUT THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT MOVE FORWARD. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 20,200.
Power train, Structure, Engine, Nov 5, 2018
TAKATA RECALL, FIRST OFF IS THE DRIVER DOOR COMES UNLOCKED WHILE DRIVING, ALSO HAD A DOOR LOCK AND WASN'T ABLE TO CLOSE. MY 2012 FOCUS FEELS LIKE IT'S GOT NO POWER ALOT OF TIMES OR WILL START TO SPUDDER FROM EVERY STOP. DOES SAME WHEN REVERSING OUT OF A DRIVE WAY. SOMETIMES IT SEEMS LIKE IT WANTS TO STALL, I HAVE THE AUTOMATIC. IT REVS AT REALLY HIGH RPMS LIKE IT NEEDS TO SHIFT BUT DOESN'T. PROBABLY HAVE MORE ISSUES THE LONGER I KEEP IT, I BELIEVE THE HUFFINES DEALERSHIP, THE COMPANY THAT FINANCED AND FORD KNEW THESE THINGS COULD AND DID HAPPEN TO THE CAR I WAS SOLD. SINGLE FATHER WITH A 4 YEAR OLD SON JUST TRYING TO GET THIS FIXED NOTHING ABOUT THIS IS SAFE.