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, Electrical system, Electronic stability control (ESC), Mar 31, 2018
STEERING ASSIST FAILURE NOTICE APPEARED ON AND OFF FOR NEARLY A YEAR. NOTICE WOULD DISAPPEAR AFTER TURNING VEHICLE OFF AND STRAIGHTENING STEERING WHEEL. AT 77000 MILES, WARNING CAME ON AGAIN AND WOULD NOT CLEAR. THIS IS A SERIOUS SAFETY HAZARD ESPECIALLY IF IT HAPPENS WHILE DRIVING ON THE ROAD. I WAS LUCKY IT WAS JUST IN MY DRIVEWAY. FORD HAS RECALLED SEVERAL CARS OF SIMILAR MAKE AND MODEL FOR THIS SAME ISSUE YET HAVE NOT RECALLED THE FORD FOCUS. THIS IS A SERIOUS SAFETY HAZARD ESPECIALLY IF IT HAPPENS WHILE DRIVING ON THE ROAD. FORD NEEDS TO OWN UP TO THEIR MISTAKE AND SEND A RECALL AND FIX THE PROBLEM ON ALL VEHICLES. I SHOULD NOT HAVE TO PAY FOR A MANUFACTURING DEFECT. THE CAR IS NOW OUT OF COMMISSION BECAUSE I CAN'T AFFORD THE REPAIR AND I AM TO SCARED TO DRIVE IT AS IS.
Power train, Mar 28, 2018
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A FORD FOCUS. THE CONTACT STATES THAT VEHICLE HAS DIFFICULTY ACCELERATING FROM STOP LIGHT. VEHICLE STUDDERS UPON PRESSING GAS PEDAL AND HAS TROUBLE ACCELERATING TO FULL SPEED. THE CONTACT DROVE THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER (VARSITY FORD IN ANN ARBOR, MICHIGAN) TWICE FOR THE SAME FAILURE. DURING THE FIRST VISIT, IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE TRANSMISSION CONTROL UNIT FAILED AND THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. DURING THE SECOND VISIT, THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. DEALER AND FORD SAY THIS IS NORMAL OPERATION. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 66,000. *TT
Fuel/propulsion system, Mar 27, 2018
WHILE DRIVING ON BUSY INTERSTATE GAS GAUGE INDICATED SUFFICIENT GAS, HOWEVER ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AND FOCUS STALLED ON PART OF INTERSTATE IN CITY WITH VERY LITTLE SHOULDER. TEXAS STATE POLICE HAD FOCUS TOWED BECAUSE OF SAFETY HAZARD. FORD DEALER ADVISED SIMPLY RAN OUT OF GAS. NOT TRUE. THEN INTERMITTENT ENGINE LIGHT ON AND HESITATION-STALLING, BUT DEALER NOT ABLE TO DUPLICATE. THEN FEW MONTHS LATER GAS GAUGE ACTING ERRATICALLY, ENGINE LIGHT ON AND FOCUS AGAIN STALLING IN TRAFFIC NUMEROUS TIMES. THIS TIME DEALER DIAGNOSED AS EVAPORATIVE PURGE VALVE FAILURE CAUSING FUEL TANK TO COLLAPSE AND OTHER DAMAGE. COST $2113.42 FOR ALL REPAIRS.
Power train, Mar 26, 2018
WHILE MAKING A RIGHT HAND TURN THE FOCUS EXPERIENCED A LOSS OF TRANSMISSION ENGAGEMENT POWER. THE VEHICLE BEHAVED AS IF IN NEUTRAL EVEN THOUGH IT WAS IN DRIVE.
Power train, Latches/locks/linkages, Mar 22, 2018
2012 FORD FOCUS. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO TRANSMISSION STALLING AND A SIDE DOOR LATCH RECALL. *LD THE CONSUMER STATED AFTER ATTEMPTING TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE ON 3 DIFFERENT OCCASIONS THE VEHICLE CONTINUED TO STALL. THE PARTS NECESSARY TO COMPLETE THE RECALL FOR THE DOOR LATCH WERE NOT AVAILABLE. THE CONSUMER REQUESTED A FULL REFUND FOR THE VEHICLE. *JS
Power train, Mar 21, 2018
WE PURCHASED THIS VEHICLE AS MY DAUGHTERS FIRST CAR A YEAR AGO. IT LOOKS GREAT BUT HAS ISSUES. THE TRANSMISSION/CLUTCH FEELS LIKE IT SLIPS. THE CAR ALWAYS REVS HIGH. AND YOU TOUCH THE GAS PEDAL AND SOMETIMES IT JOLTS TOO QUICKLY. TODAY, I DROVE ON FREEWAY AND CAME TO A STOP WITH RED LIGHT AT OFF RAMP. LIGHT TURNS GREEN AND PUSH ON GAS AND IT SHUTTERED AND THEN PROPELLED FORWARD. FELT LIKE IT COULDN'T GET IN GEAR? IT HAS DONE THIS A FEW TIMES WHILE IN MOTION AND ON THE FREEWAY TOO, SLIPS OR SPUTTERS. I'M FEARFUL FOR MY YOUNG DAUGHTER BEING LESS EXPERIENCED OF A DRIVER IN THIS UNSAFE VEHICLE. I'M READING OTHER PEOPLES COMPLAINTS, AND I SEE MANY, MANY ARE HAVING THE SAME ISSUES. WE BOUGHT THE CAR W 86K MILES APRIL 2017. NOW HAS 97K. WE WILL TAKE THE CAR IN TO OUR FORD DEALER TOMORROW.
Steering, Mar 18, 2018
MY CAR'S POWER STEERING WENT OUT AND I COULD NOT STEER MY CAR. THANKFULLY I WASN'T GOING VERY FAST OF I WOULD HAVE CRASHED.
Steering, Power train, Other or unspecified, Mar 18, 2018
AT 73,000 MILES ERROR CODE IN DASH READ STEERING ASSIST MALFUNCTION SERVICE NEEDED. IT IS VERY DIFFICULT TO STEER MY CAR. AT 76,000 MILES ERROR CODE READ ENGINE TOO HOT, STOP SAFELY AND WAIT 8 MINUTES. CAR SHUDDERS AND HIGH REVS AT LOW SPEEDS AND VERY LOUD ENGINE NOISE. I HOPE THAT FORD RECALLS THESE ISSUES SOON!!!
Steering, Electrical system, Mar 16, 2018
POWER STEERING ELECTRICAL RACK.I PREPARED TO LEAVE WORK,CHECK ENGINE LIGHT SHOWED ISSUE WITH ELECTRONIC STEERING.TWO WEEKS PRIOR TO THIS EVENT,MY RADIO SYSTEM(LOUD CRACKLING)FAILED.WITH NO POWER STEERING ASSIST,DROVE HOME,TWO MILES.I CALLED FORD DEALER TO HAVE CAR TOWER TO THEIR SHOP.
Steering, Mar 16, 2018
UPON STARTUP, THERE IS A LOSS TO THE POWER STEERING. WHEEL CANNOT BE TURNED AT ALL. SOMETIMES THERE IS NO ERROR, OTHER TIMES I GET ERROR OF STEERING ASSIST MALFUNCTION. OWNED CAR FOR 6 YEARS, PURCHASED BRAND NEW. ABOUT 60K MILES. HAVE TWINS WITH BRAND NEW LEARNERS PERMIT, WITH THIS CAR TO BE DEDICATED FOR THEM TO DRIVE. HOW CAN THIS BE SAFE? MULTIPLE MESSAGE BOARDS SHOW THIS IS A KNOWN ISSUE WITH THESE VEHICLES AND POOR DESIGN REQUIRES $2K FIX. NEED IMMEDIATE RECALL.
Steering, Mar 15, 2018
ELECTRONIC POWER STEERING FAILURE, OUT OF WARRANTY, FORD WANTS 1800 DOLLARS TO TRY TO FIX. CAR HAS SAT IN GARAGE FOR OVER A YEAR UNDRIVABLE.
Steering, Power train, Mar 14, 2018
MY WIFE'S STEERING WHEEL WAS TURNING WHEN SHE WAS STUCK AT WORK...STEERING ASSIST FAULT...SERVICE REQUIRED CAME UP ON THE SCREEN...WAS ON HER SCREEN. HTTPS://WWW.CONSUMERAFFAIRS.COM/NEWS/FORD-VEHICLES-WITH-STEERING-ISSUE-RECALLED-062915.HTML HTTP://WWW.ARFC.ORG/COMPLAINTS/2012/FORD/FOCUS/STEERING/PROBLEM.ASPX HTTPS://OWNER.FORD.COM/TOOLS/ACCOUNT/MAINTENANCE/RECALLS/RESULTS.HTML HTTP://MONEY.CNN.COM/2018/03/14/NEWS/COMPANIES/FORD-STEERING-WHEEL-RECALL/INDEX.HTML
Power train, Mar 12, 2018
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 FORD FOCUS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE SPED UP AND SLOWED DOWN INDEPENDENTLY DUE TO THE TRANSMISSION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS A HESITATION WHEN SHIFTING FROM ONE GEAR TO THE NEXT. ALSO, WHILE STOPPED AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT OR STOP SIGN, THE ENGINE REVVED WHILE THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO PAT MILLIKEN FORD (9600 TELEGRAPH RD, REDFORD CHARTER TWP, MI 48239, (313) 731-6436) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE TRANSMISSION CONTROL MODULE (TCM) NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE TCM WAS REPLACED TWICE, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURE WAS INTERMITTENT. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 13V523000 (POWER TRAIN). THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 70,000.
Other or unspecified, Mar 11, 2018
DRIVER DOOR DO NOT CLOSE
Steering, Mar 9, 2018
MY FORD FOCUS I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE STREET ONE REAL SLOW AND MY STEERING ASSIST STOPPED THE CAR JUST STOPPED I STOPPED IT BECAUSE THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME ALMOST IMPOSSIBLE TO TURN STEERING ASSIST MALFUNCTION I WENT TO THE DEALERSHIP THEY SAID IT WAS $2,500 TO REPAIR IT I DON'T HAVE $2,500 MY CAR IS ALREADY HAD TO TRANSMISSION FAILURES IT'S HAD AN EXPLODING BATTERY IT'S HAD DOOR LOCKS THAT HAD TO BE REPLACED CUZ THEY DIDN'T STAY LAST NIGHT TRANSMISSION'S BEEN WENT OVER TWICE FROM THE DEALERSHIP AND I JUST THINK THEY NEED TO FIX THIS FOR NO CHARGE BECAUSE IT IS A SAFETY HAZARD NOW I HAVE NO POWER STEERING MY CAR IS WORTHLESS I'M SINGLE I'M
Other or unspecified, Mar 8, 2018
THE STEERING WHEEL HAS SHARP EDGES IN THE ALUMINUM TRIM IN THE CENTER OF THE STEERING WHEEL, COVERING THE HORN & AIRBAGS. THIS TRIM IS FLAKING & HAS VERY JAGGED EDGES. MY HUSBAND & I HAVE BOTH CUT OUR FINGERS, DRAWING BLOOD ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS. WHAT A FEELING IT IS TO FLINCH AFTER BEING NICKED WHILE TURNING INTO A BUSY INTERSECTION, HOW DANGEROUS..HURTS LIKE HELL!!
Steering, Mar 3, 2018
DROVE FROM MY APARTMENT TO THE MAILBOXES IN OUR COMPLEX AND WHEN I WENT TO START MY CAR TO LEAVE THE MAILBOX I GO A "STEERING ASSIST FAILURE" AND COULD NOT DRIVE MY CAR, THE STEERING WHEEL COULD NOT TURN.
Steering, Mar 3, 2018
THREE TIMES THE POWER STEERING HAS FAILED AT VEHICLE START. REQUIRED TURNING CAR OFF AND BACK ON TO RESOLVE.
Engine, Fuel/propulsion system, Mar 2, 2018
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 FORD FOCUS. WHEN THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE, THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING INDICATOR REMAINED ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO HAWKEYE FORD (2027 US-34, RED OAK, IA 51566) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED WITH FAILURE CODES P144A AND P0456. THE CODES INDICATED THAT THE EVAP, PURGE VENT, VENT VALVE, FUEL TANK, AND FUEL PUMP NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 130,000.
Power train, Feb 28, 2018
ISSUE WITH AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION KNOCKING AND SLIPPING AT LOW SPEEDS. I WAS MADE AWARE THAT THIS IS A KNOWN ISSUE, ACKNOWLEDGED BY FORD, BUT WAS TOLD BY DEALERSHIP, MY ISSUE WAS CAUSED BY OIL FROM REAL SEAL LEAKING ONTO TRANS. MECHANIC SAID TRANSMISSION KNOCK MAY HAVE CAUSED OIL LEAK BUT IT IS NOT COVERED.
Steering, Feb 28, 2018
TURNED ON THE CAR AND POWER STEERING HAD FAILED.
Steering, Feb 26, 2018
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 FORD FOCUS. WHILE STATIONARY AND DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED WITHOUT WARNING ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS. DON SANDERSON FORD IN GLENDALE, ARIZONA WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND STATED THAT THE RACK AND PINION NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 80,000. *TT CONSUMER STATED 3 TO 4 TIMES UPON STARTING THE VEHICLE THE WHEEL WOULD NOT MOVE, AFTER AWHILE AFTER PUTTING THE CAR FROM "P" TO "N" AND BACK AGAIN IT MOVED. THERE HAVE BEEN SEVERAL RECALLS. CONSUMER HAS BROUGHT IT IN MANY TIMES FOR TRANSMISSION RECALLS. CONSUMER ALSO STATED DRIVER AND PASSENGER DOORS OPEN ON THER OWN AND PASSENGER WINDOW WOULD NOT GO DOWN FROM DRIVER SIDE CONTROLS.*JB
Steering, Power train, Feb 24, 2018
POWER STEERING COMPLETELY STOPPED WORKING. ALMOST WRECKED THE CAR. TRANSMISSION VIBRATES AND MAKES NOISE
Power train, Feb 21, 2018
WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE INTERSTATE, THE VEHICLE LOST POWER AS IF IT SHIFTED INTO NEUTRAL THE RPMS ROSE AND THE VEHICLE STOPPED POWERING FORWARD. NO WARNING SIGNALS APPEARED ON THE CONTROL PANEL OF THE VEHICLE. TOOK VEHICLE DIRECTLY TO FORD DEALERSHIP WHERE THEY STATED THAT THERE WERE NO RECORDED FAULTS AND THEREFORE THEY COULD NOT DO ANYTHING TO THE VEHICLE.
Power train, Electrical system, Fuel/propulsion system, Feb 19, 2018
MY CAR CONSTANTLY SMELLS LIKE GAS WHEN I START IT UP AFTER FILLING THE GAS TANK UP, THE CAR DIES WHEN DRIVING DOWN ROAD I HAVE TO PULL OVER TO START IT BECAUSE IT DIES WHILE I AM ON THE ROAD SO I HAVE TO PULL OVER SINCE LAST YEAR THE FUEL READER STOPPED WORKING CAUSING ME TO DIE ON SIDE OF ROAD BECAUSE OF RUNNING OUT OF GAS. THE CAR STILL HAS TRANSMISSION ISSUES IT JERKS FROM TIME TO TIME AND THE HALF SHAFT BEARING AND WHEEL BEARINGS ARE CURRENTLY GOING OUT IN THIS CAR. I BOUGHT THE CAR BRAND NEW AT THE FORD DEALERSHIP. THIS IS CAR IS A LEMON I HAVE OWNED OVER 15 USED CARS AND NEVER HAD A PROBLEM AS MUCH I HAVE HAD WITH THIS NEW CAR.