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, Nov 7, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 FORD FOCUS. WHILE TRAVELING AT 65 MPH, THE VEHICLE LOST POWER AND WOULD NOT ACCELERATE WHEN THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT A GRINDING NOISE COULD BE HEARD WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS SHIFTING GEARS. AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS SHUT OFF AND RESTARTED, THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE HOME AND THE CHECK ENGINE INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE CLUTCH PLATE NEEDED REPLACEMENT. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED, BUT THE ISSUE RECURRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 36,000.
Power train, Nov 7, 2016
MY 2012 FORD FOCUS SELECTSHIFT TRANSMISSION STILL HAS PROBLEMS. FORD EXTENDED THE WARRANTY FOR SELECT FORD FOCUSES AND FIESTA WITH NO FIX. THEY EXTENDED WARRANTIES FOR 10 YEARS ON THESE TRANSMISSIONS BUT REPLACE WITH FAULTY PARTS. MY CAR HAS HAD TRANSMISSION WORK DONE TO IT AND EACH TIME I GET IT BACK THE TRANSMISSION LIGHT COMES ON AGAIN. IT'S A HUGE KNOWN PROBLEM THAT FORD ISN'T WILLING TO FIND A SOLUTION TO. WHEN DRIVING IT THE TRANSMISSION REFUSED TO FIND A GEAR AND KEPT SLIPPING MAKING ME GO 30 MPH MAXIMUM WHEN THE SPEED LIMIT WAS 55MPH THROUGH A VERY BUSY TOWN. NOW IT HUNTS FOR GEARS AND SHOT UP THE RPM'S THEN SHOT DOWN AND DOESN'T FEEL LIKE IT HAS NEAR THE POWER AFTER THESE TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS.
Power train, Electrical system, Vehicle speed control, Nov 7, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 FORD FOCUS. THE CONTACT NOTICED A STRONG HESITATION AND DELAY UPON APPLYING THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL. THE CONTACT HAD TO APPLY FORCE TO THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL TO INCREASE SPEED. A MECHANIC INSPECTED THE VEHICLE, BUT WAS UNABLE TO REPLICATE OR DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE. THE MECHANIC RECOMMENDED THAT THE VEHICLE BE TAKEN TO A DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS NOT AVAILABLE.
Steering, Nov 7, 2016
I WOULD LIKE TO REPORT MY STEERING MALFUNCTION ON MY FOCUS HAS GONE OUT...I HAVE SEEN MANY COMPLAINTS ON THE EXACT SAME MODEL AND YEAR ON THIS AND IT'S A PROBLEM THAT NEEDS TO BE RECALLED. MY RECENT EXPERIENCE WITH THIS PROBLEM OCCURRED WHILE I WAS ON THE FREEWAY WITH MY CHILDREN AND IT WAS VERY SCARY THE STEERING WHEEL LOCKED UP AND WAS SO HARD TO STEER IT. THIS IS AN URGENT MATTER THAT NEED TO BE RECALLED.
Steering, Nov 7, 2016
MAKING A RIGHT HAND TURN IN SILVER LAKE, CA WHEN THE POWER STEERING ASSIST FAILURE LIGHT CAME ON. THE STEERING WHEEL SEEMED TO FREEZE. I WAS ABLE TO PULL OVER BUT WAS DEFINITELY SHAKEN AS I ALMOST HIT SEVERAL CARS. I KNOW THAT IF MY YOUNGER SISTER WAS DRIVING SHE WOULD NOT HAVE KNOWN WHAT TO DO. I TURNED THE CAR OFF AND RESTARTED AND WAS ABLE TO GET HOME. AFTER RESEARCH AND REALIZING THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM WITH THE 2012 FOCUS NOT SURE WHAT TO DO AND DO NOT HAVE THE ESTIMATED $2,000 TO REPAIR.
Power train, Nov 7, 2016
I OWN A 2012 FORD FOCUS WITH THE MANUAL/AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION DCT THE CAR NOW HAS 184K HIGHWAY MILES ON IT FORD REPLACED ONE CLUTCH OUT OF THREE REVISIONS. THE CAR SHUDDERS BADLY AND I'M TOLD I NO LONGER QUALIFY FOR REPAIR OF A KNOW ISSUE BECAUSE OF THE MILEAGE. COST OF THE NEW CLUTCH AND SEALS WOULD BE @ $1000.00 I'M BEING MONETARILY PUNISHED FOR USING THEIR PRODUCT. THE SHUDDERING WHILE ANNOYING STILL ALLOWS ME TO DRIVE THE CAR FROM A TO B. HOWEVER, NOW THE TCM MODULE IS BAD PER THE DEALER AND WILL REQUIRE $650 TO GET THE CAR BACK ON THE ROAD... I WAS DRIVING THE CAR WHEN THE TRANSMISSION SEEMED TO GO INTO NEUTRAL. ONE OFF THE ROAD I SELECTED ALL AVAILABLE GEARS AND THE CAR WOULD NOT MOVE. I TRIED SHUTTING THE CAR OFF AND IT WOULD NOT RESTART. SO, I HAD IT TOWED TO THE NEAREST FORD DEALER. NOW ON TO THE MIND SCRAMBLE... I WAS TOLD THERE ARE 41000 TCM'S CURRENTLY ON BACKORDER AND THE WAIT TIME IS 3 TO 4 MONTHS! THEY EXPECT ME TO LEAVE MY CAR AT THE DEALER PUSHED TO THE BACK OF THEIR LOT AND STORED FOR 3 TO 4 MONTH. OF COURSE THEY DID OFFER TO TAKE MY CAR IN ON A TRADE! DOESN'T THIS SEEM LIKE A NICE WAY TO INCREASE CAR SELLS!? WHAT WOULD THEY EVEN GIVE ME ON TRADE FOR A BROKEN DOWN CAR? THIS IS PATHETICALLY LAUGHABLE. IT WOULD SEEM TO ME THAT A CAR THAT HAS HAD THREE RELATED TRANSMISSION "UPGRADES" WITH SEALS AND CLUTCHES, EXTENDED WARRANTY FOR THOSE THAT RARELY DRIVE, AND NOW A TCM REPROGRAMMING AND WARRANTY EXTENSION TO 150K IS A PROBLEMATIC RELEASE AND SHOULD BE A FORCED RECALL! AS IS, MY ONLY REMEDY IS TO SUE FORD IN A CLASS ACTION IN ORDER TO GET AROUND THE CUSTOMER SERVICE DEPARTMENT "FEELING MY PAIN". TO GIVE A CONSUMER NO BETTER ANSWER TO A PROVEN FORD RELATED ENGINEERING PROBLEM THAN WAIT FOUR MONTHS OR TRADE UP FOR ANOTHER PIECE OF FORD JUNK SHOULD NOT BE ALLOWED TO HAPPEN.
Steering, Nov 4, 2016
AUBURN, ME - WHILE REVERSING OUT OF MY DRIVEWAY THE "AUTO STEERING ASSIST FAILURE" MESSAGE APPEARED AND I LOST POWER STEERING IN THE VEHICLE, STEERING WHEEL WAS ALMOST IMPOSSIBLE TO TURN. LEFT CAR FOR THE EVENING AND STARTED THE CAR AGAIN IN THE MORNING. WARNING MESSAGE DID NOT APPEAR AND POWER STEERING SEEMED TO HAVE RETURNED. I HAD THE CAR TOWED TO THE LOCAL FORD DEALERSHIP. MECHANICS WERE UNABLE TO FIND AN ISSUE OR REPRODUCE IT AFTER HAVING THE VEHICLE FOR THREE DAYS. SITED THAT THEY HAD NOT HEARD OF OR SEEN ANY ISSUES WITH POWER STEERING FAILURES WITH OTHER FORD FOCUS VEHICLES. THE VEHICLE HAS 130K (APRX) MILES. *TR
Steering, Nov 3, 2016
THE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION WHEN A SUDDEN LOSS IN POWER STEERING OCCURRED. A "STEERING ASSIST FAILURE" MESSAGE APPEARED ON THE DISPLAY. THE VEHICLE HAD PREVIOUSLY BEEN CHECKED AT A FACTORY DEALERSHIP FOR THIS ISSUE WHICH APPEARED INTERMITTENTLY AND NO APPARENT PROBLEM WAS FOUND. THE EPAS SYSTEM IS NOW DISABLED FULL TIME AND THE VEHICLE HAS ONLY 26K MILES. IT IS MY UNDERSTANDING THAT FORD IS AWARE OF FAULTY COMPONENTS/ENGINEERING REGARDING THIS PROBLEM BUT REFUSES TO RECALL. A SUDDEN LOSS OF POWER STEERING COULD RESULT IN CATASTROPHIC CONSEQUENCES AND LOSS OF LIFE. COSTLY REPAIRS WOULD NOT SOLVE THE INHERENT PROBLEMS WITH THIS SYSTEM AS IT WOULD BE PRONE TO FAIL AGAIN. PLEASE TAKE ACTION
Steering, Nov 2, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 FORD FOCUS. WHILE IDLING AT A STOP SIGN, THE POWER STEERING FAILED. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE LOCAL DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE POWER STEERING ASSEMBLY NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 99,050.
Power train, Nov 2, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 FORD FOCUS. WHILE DRIVING LOW SPEEDS AND ACCELERATING FROM THE STOP POSITION, THE CONTACT HEARD LOUD NOISES. THE VEHICLE JERKED EACH TIME THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED. THE VEHICLE ALSO ROLL BACKWARDS WHEN IN PARK AND WHEN THE CONTACT WAS EXITING THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE TRANSMISSION WAS SLIPPING OUT OF GEAR AND MADE A GRINDING CLUNKING NOISE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE TRANSMISSION SLIPPED OUT OF GEAR AND THE TRANSMISSION CONTROL MODULE NEEDED REPLACEMENT. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED, BUT THE FAILURE PERSISTED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 25,116.
Tires, Nov 2, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 FORD FOCUS EQUIPPED WITH CONTINENTAL CONTI PRO CONTACT TIRES, SIZE: 215/55R16 (NA). WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH, THE FRONT PASSENGER TIRE BLEW OUT WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE CONTACT INSPECTED THE OTHER TIRES ON THE VEHICLE AND NOTICED THAT THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE, REAR DRIVER SIDE, AND REAR PASSENGER SIDE TIRES ALL HAD BUBBLES IN THE SIDEWALLS. THE TIRES ON THE VEHICLE WERE THE ORIGINAL TIRES AND THERE WAS A NOTICEABLE VIBRATION WHEN DRIVING. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE VEHICLE AND TIRE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 29,000.
Latches/locks/linkages, Seats, Nov 1, 2016
2012 FORD FOCUS. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO RECALL NOTICE 16V-643 AND REAR SEATS MOVED FORWARD WHEN THE BRAKES WERE APPLIED. *SMD
Steering, Nov 1, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 FORD FOCUS. WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE POWER STEERING FAILED TO OPERATE AS INTENDED. WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS TURNED OFF AND RESTARTED, THE STEERING ASSIST SERVICE FAULT WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURE WAS INTERMITTENT. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 81,000.
Latches/locks/linkages, Nov 1, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 FORD FOCUS. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V643000 (LATCHES, LOCKS, LINKAGES); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE.
Power train, Service brakes, Engine, Oct 30, 2016
RECALLED VEHICLE FOR COMPUTER SYSTEM. DEFECT CAUSES BREAKS TO WEAR EARLY, SHUDDERING IN TRANSMISSION, AND EVENTUAL TRANSMISSION FAILURE WHILE THE CAR IS RUNNING. IS A KNOWN PROBLEM AS I SEE FROM MANY OTHER INTERNET COMPLAINTS.
Electrical system, Oct 28, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 FORD FOCUS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED A LOSS OF POWER AND THE SOFTWARE UPDATE WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER, BUT THE TECHNICIAN REFUSED TO REPAIR IT DUE TO A SALVAGED TITLE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V643000 (LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES), BUT THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIR WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE ISSUE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 80,000. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.
Seat belts, Oct 28, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 FORD FOCUS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SEAT BELT WAS DIFFICULT TO LATCH AND UNBUCKLE. THE DEALER DIAGNOSED THAT THE VEHICLE NEEDED A NEW SEAT BELT PRETENSIONER. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 100,000.
Steering, Oct 27, 2016
STEERING WARNING LIGHT CAME ON SO I TURNED THE CAR OFF AND WHEN I TURNED IT BACK ON IT WAS GONE. I THEN BACKED OUT OF MY SPOT AND PUT IT INTO DRIVE. THE CAR LOST ALL POWER STEERING AND WAS UNABLE TO MOVE. I TURNED THE CAR OFF AND BACK ON AND THIS FIXED THE PROBLEM (NO WARNING LIGHTS). THIS HAPPENED MANY TIMES OVER THE NEXT FEW WEEKS BUT WITHOUT THE WARNING LIGHT GOING OFF. NOW I HAVE NO POWER STEERING AT ALL IN FORWARD OR REVERSE AND IT DOES NOT GET FIXED WHEN TURNING THE CAR OFF AND BACK ON. TOOK IT TO THE DEALER AND THEY SAID THE STEERING MODULE HAD FAILED AND WOULD NEED TO BE REPLACE. I HAVE DONE RESEARCH ON LINE AND MANY OTHER PEOPLE HAVE HAD THIS SAME PROBLEM. WHY HAS THIS NOT BEEN A SAFETY RECALL IS BEYOND ME. VERY DISAPPOINTED WITH FORD AND NHTSA FOR NOT ALREADY ACTING ON THIS!
Steering, Oct 27, 2016
STEERING ASSIST GOES OUT LEAVING ME WITH NO POWER STEERING. *TR
Fuel/propulsion system, Oct 27, 2016
FORD HAS A TSB FOR A KNOWN ISSUE OF THE EVAP PURGE VALVE MALFUNCTIONING AND CAUSING THE FUEL TANK TO COLLAPSE. I FUELED MY VEHICLE UP THIS MORNING AND, UPON STARTING, IT STALLED. I STARTED IT AGAIN, AND AFTER PUMPING THE GAS, IT STAYED ON. THE CHECK ENGINE CODE IS P0441A.
Steering, Oct 27, 2016
ELECTRONIC POWER STEERING SUDDENLY FAILED WHILE TURNING INTO A PARKING AREA. THE WHEEL BECAME SO STIFF THAT IT WAS NEARLY IMPOSSIBLE TO TURN IT. THIS EVENT OCCURRED IN A PARKING LOT AT LOW SPEEDS BUT SOME REPORTS SHOW THAT THIS HAS HAPPENED TO OTHER 2012 FOCUS CARS WHILE DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. *TR
Power train, Oct 27, 2016
WHILE DRIVING AROUND 35MPH, THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO SLOW DOWN BY ITS SELF. I HAD TO PULL OFF THE ROAD AND COAST TO A STOP. THE ENGINE WAS STILL RUNNING, THE CAR WAS STILL IN DRIVE, THE ENGINES RPM'S WOULD GO UP, BUT THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT MOVE. LIKE THE TRANSMISSION WAS DISENGAGED WITH THE ENGINE. I HAD TO HAVE IT TOWED. *TR
Latches/locks/linkages, Oct 27, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 FORD FOCUS. WHILE OPERATING THE VEHICLE, THE DOOR SENSOR ILLUMINATED, WHICH INDICATED THAT THE REAR PASSENGER DOOR WAS OPENED. THE CONTACT DISCOVERED THAT THE DOOR HAD ERRONEOUSLY OPENED AND COULD NO LONGER BE SECURED AND LOCKED. THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 100,000.
Power train, Oct 26, 2016
I HAVE HAD MY VEHICLE AT THE FORD DEALERSHIP 4 TIMES NOW FOR THE TRANSMISSION. I HAVE THE BUCKING, SLIPPING AND ACCELERATION WHILE DRIVING. THE RPM REV UP WITHOUT NOTICE. THIS IS A HUGE PROBLEM AS I'M CONCERNED DRIVING MY VEHICLE NOW. THIS HAS HAPPENED NUMEROUS TIME SINCE I BOUGHT THE CAR IN FEBRUARY 2013. PLUS A FEW MONTHS AGO THE TRANSMISSION MODULE IN THE COMPUTER WENT AND I HAD TO HAVE THE VEHICLE TOWED TO THE DEALERSHIP. *TR
Power train, Electrical system, Oct 26, 2016
HI MY NAME IS [XXX] PURCHASED 2012 FORD FOCUS HATCHBACK IN NORTH CAROLING PARKWAY FORD VIN: [XXX] IN THE PAST RECEIVED SEVERAL SAFETY RECALL. 1) CLUTCH GRINDING 2) CAR ROLLING BACK WHEN ON INCLINE 3) SYSTEM UPGRADE 4) LATCH ISSUE I HAVE TAKEN MY VEHICLE TO FORD DEALER FOR ALL OF THE ABOVE WITH THE EXCEPTION OF ITEM 4 - AWAITING PART. MY CONCERN SAFETY - MY CAR STILL ROLLS BACK ON INCLINE AND CLUTCH MAKES GRINDING NOISE AND CAR JERKS. I TOOK INTO DEALER TO ASK FOR A REVIEW OF THIS CONTINUED ISSUE. HOWEVER I WAS TOLD MY CAR EXCEED THE 100,000 MILES MY CAR HAS 138,000 MILES. FORD WILL NOT REVIEW MY CAR UNLESS I PAY. ALL THE ABOVE NOTED ARE FOR KNOWN SAFETY RECALLS WHICH MY THOUGHTS ARE FORD SHOULD WANT TO ENSURE THE SAFETY OF THE CONSUMER. I AM NOT THE ONLY PERSON WITH THIS TYPE VEHICLE OTHERS HAVE THE SAME ISSUE. REACHING OUT TO YOU PLEASE TAKE EXCEPTION AND SEND ME A RECALL NOTICES FOR THE CAR ROLLING BACK ON INCLINE AND MY CLUTCH GRINDING CAUSING CAR TO JERK. OTHER THEN THE NOTED SAFETY RECALLS THAT I DEAL WITH THE CAR IS ACCEPTABLE. MY HISTORY, I WORK FOR AN AUTOMOTIVE COMPANY AS QUALITY ENGINEER AND FULLY UNDERSTAND THE IMPACT OF DEFECTIVE PRODUCT AND RECALLS. NOTE: PLEASE UNDERSTAND I TOOK THE CAR IN FOR THE ORIGINAL RECALL; THE CAR WAS ADJUSTED, THE QUESTION I HAVE CONCERN THE ADJUSTMENT WAS NOT A FIX AND CONTINUE TO HAVE ISSUES. WHEN MY CAR WAS PURCHASED, UPFRONT I PAID FOR ALL REQUIRED SERVICES ON THE CAR AND WENT TO DEALERSHIP WITHIN THE ARRANGED TIME FOR SERVICES. YOUR SUPPORT AND UNDERSTANDING WOULD BE GREATLY APPRECIATED. THE DATE NOTED BELOW IS WHEN I TOOK THE CAR TO THE DEALERSHIP THE ISSUE IS A RECURRING ISSUE. KIND REGARDS [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR