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, Fuel/propulsion system, Oct 17, 2018
AFTER MULTIPLE ISSUES \RECALLS WITH THE TRANSMISSION THE CAR STILL IS NOT RUNNING RIGHT. IT TAKES SOMETIME FOR THE VEHICLE TO START AND ONCE IT DOES IT SHUDDERS ON ACCELERATION. NOW I AM BEING TOLD BOTH THE FUEL PUMP AND THE CLUTCH NEED TO BE REPLACED. BASED ON EVERYTHING I AM READING THERE ARE QUITE A FEW FAULTY PARTS IN THESE VEHICLES THAT SHOULD BE RECALLED.
Steering, Oct 15, 2018
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 FORD FOCUS. AFTER STARTING THE ENGINE, THE MESSAGE "STEERING ASSIST MALFUNCTION" DISPLAYED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL AND THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME VERY DIFFICULT TO TURN IN EITHER DIRECTION. THE FAILURE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER AND LOCAL DEALER WERE NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 101,000.
Power train, Oct 12, 2018
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 FORD FOCUS. WHILE DRIVING 20 MPH, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO ACCELERATE AND THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT COASTED THE VEHICLE OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND POWERED OFF THE ENGINE. THE VEHICLE WAS RESTARTED AND THE FAILURE RECURRED WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO PACIFICO FORD (LOCATED AT 6701 ESSINGTON AVE, PHILADELPHIA, PA, (267) 233-6945) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE TRANSMISSION NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED DUE TO THE REPAIR FEES. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 100,000.
Electrical system, Exterior lighting, Electronic stability control (ESC), Oct 11, 2018
WHILE DRIVING DASHBOARD LIGHTS AND GAUGES TURN OFF RADIO TURNS ON AND OFF AND UNABLE TO OPERATE OR TURN OFF IT STAYS ON WITH EXTREMELY LOUD STATIC.CARS TURNS OFF WHILE IN MOTION ON A HIGHWAY AND STREET. WE PUSHED IT TO SAFETY THEN ATTEMPTED TO TURN IT BACK ON AND IT DID. TODAY WE TOOK IT TO A FORD DEALER THE REP HOOKED IT UP TO THE DIAGNOSTIC MACHINE NO PROBLEM WAS WAS FOUND. THEN LATER THAT DAY IT DID IT AGAIN. WE TOOK IT BACK NOW THEY SAY ITS THE COMPUTER SYSTEM THAT CONTROLS COMPUTER PROGRAMMING FOR THE CAR. GRANTED THEY HAD NOT HOOKED IT UP TO THE DIAGNOSTIC MACHINE AND THE COST WOULD $800. THIS CAR IS NOT EVEN 6 YEARS OLD THIS IS A BIG CONCERN /LIABILITY WHEN YOU HAVE THE DASH LIGHTS AND GAUGES, THE RADIO TURNING OFF AND ON . THE CAR IS SHUTTING OFF IN MID MOTION. I CALLED FORD TODAY THE REP SAID NOTHING WE CAN DO NO OTHER REPORTS ABOUT THOSE SYMPTOMS HAVE BEEN REPORTED. YES THE REP SAID SYMPTOMS. BUT OTHER REPORTS HAVE BEEN MADE ON BLOG CHATS. SAME OR SIMILAR ISSUES. I HAVE MAJOR CONCERNS WHEN A CAR IS SHUTTING DOWN WHE DRIVING THAT IS DEFINITELY SOMETHING TO WORRY ABOUT. 2012 FORD FOCUS COST $21000.00 6 YEARS OLD NEEDING MINOR REPAIRS WEAR AND TEAR UNDERSTANDABLE TIRE $50 WINDSHIELD WIPERS $30 ETC ELECTRICAL COMPUTER PROGRAMMING MAJOR REPAIR BIG PROBLEM SINCE POTENTIALLY YOUR CAR CAN SHUT DOWN IN THE MIDDLE OF A HIGHWAY AND YOU A CAN CAUSE AN ACCIDENT OR WORSE DIE. $800 IS A LOT OF MONEY TO GET A REPAIR DONE FOR 6 YEAR OLD CAR.
Power train, Oct 11, 2018
MY HUSBAND AND I PURCHASED A BRAND NEW 2012 FORD FOCUS IN APRIL 2012. NOT EVEN A YEAR AFTER PURCHASING THE TRANSMISSION STARTED STUDDERING/SLIPPING. WHEN YOU GO TO TAKE OFF IT ACTS AS IF IT DOESNT WANT TO SWITCH OUT OF GEARS. THERE HAVE BEEN A COUPLE OF TIMES WE HAVE BEEN JUST DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD AND IT HAS COMPLETELY BOGGED DOWN AND THE ENTIRE CAR SHUTS OFF. AS SOON AS WE REALIZED SOMETHING WAS WRONG WE TOOK IT TO DEALERSHIP WHERE WE PURCHASED AND THEY INFORMED US OF A RECALL PERTAINING TO THE TRANSMISSION CONTROL MODULE. IT HAS BEEN IN AND OUT OF SHOP SEVERAL TIMES FOR THIS REASON AND IS STILL NOT FIXED. WE WERE JUST RECENTLY INFORMED BY THE DEALERSHIP THAT THE RECALL WILL NEVER BE 100% FIXED. IT WILL ALWAYS BE AN ISSUE. WE PROCEEDED TO TRADE CAR IN DUE TO THE CONSTANT WORRY OF THE RECALL. AS WE ARE GETTING A TRADE IN QUOTE ON THE CAR WE ARE INFORMED THAT THE CAR IS WORTH WAY LESS BECAUSE OF THE RECALL WHICH PUTS US UPSIDE DOWN IN THE CAR LOAN SO NOW WE HAVE NO OPTIONS TO TRADE IN BECAUSE THERE IS A $4,000 DIFFERENCE IN THE TRADE IN VALUE VS WHAT THE CAR COULD BE WORTH IF THERE WERE NO RECALL. WE WERE BASICALLY TOLD THAT THE CAR IS TRASH DUE TO THE RECALL ON THE TRANSMISSION..SO NOW WE ARE STUCK WITH A CAR THAT HAS A SERIOUS RECALL THAT WILL NEVER BE FIXED. FORD DOESNT WANT TO MAKE IT RIGHT. THIS CAR WAS BOUGHT BRAND NEW AND WE HAVE HAD SO MUCH TROUBLE WITH THE TRANSMISSION. NO CAR AT 6 YEARS OLD SHOULD HAVE TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS. FORD SHOULD BE LIABLE. WE TRUSTED THEM WITH PURCHASING A BRAND NEW CAR. FORD NEEDS TO MAKE IT RIGHT AND GET US INTO A SAFER VEHICLE.
Steering, Oct 10, 2018
POWER STEERING IS DISABLED UPON STARTING VEHICLE. I THOUGHT THIS WAS JUST A RANDOM ERROR BECAUSE I WOULD TURN VEHICLE OFF THEN ON AND THEN IT WAS FINE. NOW THE ERROR WILL NOT TURN OFF AND I DO NOT HAVE POWER STEERING AT ALL.
Electrical system, Oct 10, 2018
THE BATTERY WHICH IS FUNCTIONAL DISCHARGES EVEN AFTER THE CAR HAS BEEN DRIVEN RECENTLY AND THE CAR WILL NOT START UNTIL THE BATTERY IS JUMPED. WHICH PRESENTS A PROBLEM IN THAT YOU CANNOT SURE IF YOU GET BACK FROM WHERE YOU HAVE GONE. THE BATTERY AND ALTERNATOR ARE FUNCTIONING.
Steering, Oct 9, 2018
FOR THE PAST 6 MONTHS, EVERY TIME I START UP THE CAR THE STEERING COLUMN IS ALMOST LOCKED. I START BACKING OUT AND IT LOOSENS UP. THIS MORNING I STARTED MY CAR UP AND IT WAS LOCKED AGAIN, BUT I GOT THE MESSAGE ON THE DASH STEERING ASSIST MALFUNCTION, AND IT NEVER LOOSENED UP. I WAS A LITTLE NERVOUS DRIVING IT OT WORK, BUT I HAD TO GET THERE. I HAVE SEEN A LOT OF PEOPLE WITH THE SAME ISSUE. THIS NEEDS TO GET FIXED.
Electrical system, Oct 8, 2018
AFTER NUMEROUS TIMES GOING TO THE DEALERSHIP MY CHECK ENGINE LIGHT KEEPS COMING ON MY CAR DOESN'T ACCELERATE, IT STALLS AND HAS A BURNING ODOR. I HAVE BEEN STUCK ON EXPRESSWAYS WITH MY 3 MONTH OLD TWINS, TWICE AND IT IS SCARY. FORD KNOWS OF THESE TRANSMISSION PRONLEMS, ..TMC, PMC ARE TERRIBLE IN THESE CARS, AND THEN THEY WANT YOU TO PAY RIDICULOUS PRICES FOR MISTAKES.
Structure, Oct 7, 2018
I WAS DRIVING AND MY REAR LEFT DOOR FLEW OPEN WHEN MAKING A RIGHT TURN OUT OF A PARKING LOT, NOW I SHUT MY RIGHT FRONT DOOR AND IT WON'T LATCH. I'VE NEVER RECEIVED A NOTIFICATION ABOUT A RECALL. THIS SHOULD BE FIXED BEFORE A CHILD FLIES OUT OF A CAR. MY CAR ONLY HAS 55K MILES ON IT. THIS IS PRETTY SAD.
Steering, Oct 5, 2018
TAKATA RECALL WELL I WENT TO TURN ON MY CAR AND I PUT IT IN REVERSE AND WHEN I WAS BACK IN UP I NOTICE THE SCREEN SAY STEERING MALFUNCTION SERVICE REQUIERE AND THE STEERING WHEEL DINDT WANT TO MOVE
Steering, Oct 2, 2018
RECEIVED "STEERING ASSIST MALFUNCTION" ERROR ON DASHBOARD AT START UP. POWER STEERING IS NOT WORKING AND VERY HARD TO TURN CAR. TOOK TO DEALERSHIP AND THEY CLAIM ELECTRONIC STEERING MECHANISM AND RACK NEED TO BE REPLACED AT A COST OF $2300. SEEMS LIKE A WIDESPREAD AND DANGEROUS ISSUE THAT IS VERY COMMON WITH THIS MODEL, WONDER WHY THERE ISN'T A RECALL?
Electrical system, Electronic stability control (ESC), Fuel/propulsion system, Sep 28, 2018
THE CAR CUTS OFF WHILE IN MOTION. AT TIMES IT WILL SHUT OFF AT STOP LIGHTS, IN THE MIDDLE OF TRAFFIC OR JUST STOP ACCELERATING. IT MAY START BACK AFTER RESTARTING THE CAR.
Engine, Sep 28, 2018
WHEN YOU GO TO START IT AS SOON AS YOU TURN THE IGNITION ON IT STARTS TO CRANK THE CAR OVER WHEN I DON'T HAVE IT TURN ALL THE WAY TO CRANK THE MOTOR OVER. AS IT HAS A SHORT I BEEN TOLD BY FORD BUT NOTHING BEING DONE THEY SAID IT SHOULD BE ON THE RECALL LIST.IT CRANKS OVER LIKE A DEAD BATTERY WHEN THE BATTERY BRAND NEW.BUT THE KEY SWITCH SHOULD NEVER START THE ENGINE TILL YA TURN IT ALL THE WAY.IT'S LIKE IF I TURN THE SWITCH ON TO HEAR THE RADIO THE CAR STARTS CRANKING OVER AND STARTING WHEN IT SHOULDNT.FORD HAS NEVER FIX THE RECALLS THATS ON IT NOW AS WE TOLD THEM AND THEY SAY THEY ARENT IMPORTANT WHEN THE DOORS AND SWITCH ARE VERY IMPORTANT.THIS STARTING PROBLEM BEEN GOING ON SINCE WE BOUGHT IT FROM FORD.
Visibility/wiper, Sep 27, 2018
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 FORD FOCUS. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS WITH THE WIPER BLADES OPERATIONAL, THE PASSENGER SIDE WIPER BLADE STOPPED OPERATING. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURE OBSTRUCTED THE DRIVER'S VISION AS THE WIPER BLADE FAILED TO STOP. THE DEALER (LONNIE COBB FORD, 1618 US-45, HENDERSON, TN 38340, (731) 989-2121) STATED THAT THERE WERE NO RECALLS FOR THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE REPAIR COULD BE DIFFICULT. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 63,000. *TT *JB
Steering, Sep 25, 2018
MY FOCUS WHEN BEING TURNED ON THE STEERING WHEEL LOCKS IN PLACE AND DOES NOT WANT TO TURN IN ANY DIRECCION. THIS HAS HAPPEND MULTIPLE OCCASIONS FOR ABOUT 3 MONTHS. THE PROBLEM USED TO BE RESOLVED BY TURNIG THE CAR OFF AND THEN BACK ON BUT IS NOT THE CASE ANYMORE. THIS LAST TIME THAT IT HAPPEND I WAS IN MOTION COMING TO A STOP SIGN AND IT SEIZED ON ME. LUCKYLY I WAS ALREADY STOPPING OR I COULD HAVE WRECKED. IT TOOK MULTIPLE ATTEMPTS OF TURNING THE ENGINE ON AND OFF TO GET IT TO WORK AGAIN. FOR NOW WE ARE NOT DRIVING THE VEHICLE BECAUSE WE FEEL THAT IT IS DANGEROUS. THE WARINING THAT TURNED ON ON THE DASH READ "STEERING FAULT". THIS CAR IS A 2012 WITH 130 THOUSAND MILES.
Steering, Sep 25, 2018
POWER STEERING HAS BEEN GOING "IN AND OUT" FOR ABOUT A YEAR. RESOLVED TEMPORARILY TYPICALLY BY RESTARTING ENGINE. HOWEVER, POWER STEERING PERMANENTLY FAILED 9/24/18. T CALLED CUSTOMER CARE STATING FORD KNEW ABOUT THE ISSUE (2017 DISMISSED LAWSUIT). THE VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY IN A PARKING LOT. MILEAGE @88,000. FORD NEEDS TO TAKE RESPONSIBILITY FOR THEIR ISSUES THEY HAVE WITH THEIR VEHICLES. COST TO REPLACE THE RACK AND PINION WAS $2,200!
Steering, Sep 25, 2018
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 FORD FOCUS. WHILE DRIVING AT A LOW SPEED, THE STEERING COLUMN SEIZED WITHOUT WARNING. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOT CONTACTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 67,000.
Steering, Service brakes, Engine, Sep 24, 2018
THIS CAR HAS HAD PROBLEMS SINCE PURCHASING IT AS A CERTIFIED USED VEHICLE FOR MY DAUGHTER. THE STEREO WENT OUT COMPLETELY AND HAD TO BE REPLACED. THE TRANSMISSION HAS BEEN HAVING ISSUES BUT FORD SAYS THE PROBLEM IS NOT BAD ENOUGH WHEN HOOKED UP TO THE COMPUTER FOR IT TO BE REPLACED UNDER THEIR EXTENDED WARRANTY WHICH FORD HAS PUT IN PLACE AN EXTENDED WARRANTY UP TO 100,000 MILES AND 7 YEARS. LASTLY TWICE WHILE MY DAUGHTER WAS STARTING TO DRIVE THE CAR THE STEERING WHEEL LOCKED UP AND BRAKES STOPPED WORKING. THE SECOND TIME THE CAR WAS IN REVERSE AND CONTINUED TO ROLL FORWARD. ITS A GOOD THING SHE KNEW TO USE HER EMERGENCY BRAKE OR SHE COULD HAVE BEEN HURT. THE CAR IS AT THE DEALERSHIP TO BE DIAGNOSED AND REPAIRED. NEVER BUYING A FORD AGAIN.
Steering, Sep 24, 2018
MY 16 YEAR OLD WAS DRIVING AND THE STEERING ASSIST FAULT MADE THE STEERING GO OUT FOR HER. THIS PART IS EXTREMELY PRICEY I FEEL THAT AS MANY COMPLAINTS THERE ARE ABOUT THIS PLUS THE HIGH COST THIS SHOULD HAVE A RECALL ON THIS. VERY DANGEROUS
Other or unspecified, Sep 21, 2018
THE HORN QUIT WORKING AT 90XXX MILES. I CHECKED THE RELAY, AND THE RELAY WAS NOT THE ISSUE. I LUCKILY PURCHASED AN EXTENDED WARRANTY THAT PAID FOR THE HORN. BUT I THINK THERE SHOULD BE A RECALLED ISSUED ABOUT THIS BECAUSE A LOT OF PEOPLE WITH THE SAME MAKE AND MODEL ARE HAVING THIS ISSUES, FROM WHAT I HAVE FOUND ONLINE.
Steering, Sep 20, 2018
THE POWER STEERING HAS GONE OUT. RESEARCH SHOWS THIS TO BE A COMMON PROBLEM WITH THIS CAR. THE CAR WAS STATIONARY AT THE TIME, BUT MID-TRIP. MY SON WAS DRIVING AND HAD DIFFICULTY GETTING HOME.
Steering, Sep 18, 2018
POWER STEERING ASSIST STOPPED WORKING WHILE DRIVING CAR. STEERING BECAME VERY HARD TO TURN. TOOK TO DEALER, REQUIRED ENTIRE STEERING GEAR TO BE REPLACED.
Power train, Engine, Sep 18, 2018
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 FORD FOCUS. WHEN DRIVING, TURNING, AND SWITCHING LANES, THE VEHICLE HESITATED AND SPUTTERED. IN ADDITION, THE CHECK ENGINE INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE POWER TRAIN CONTROL MODULE AND CLUTCH FAILED. THE DEALER (ALLAN VIGIL FORD, 6790 MT ZION BLVD, MORROW, GA 30260, (678) 364-3673) STATED THAT THEY WOULD HAVE TO CHARGE TO RUN A DIAGNOSTIC TEST TO IDENTIFY THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THEY COULD NOT ASSIST. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 121,000.
Latches/locks/linkages, Sep 18, 2018
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 FORD FOCUS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT AND REAR PASSENGER DOORS WOULD NOT LATCH AND REMAINED OPEN. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER OR INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING OR REPAIRS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 113,000.