2012 Ford Focus Unknown Or Other Problems
- 268
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.
Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.
Among these 268 stored complaint records:
- 6 indicate a crash
- 6 indicate injury
- 2 indicate fire
What owners report
- door latch · 17 records
- side door · 10 records
- control module · 7 records
- passenger door · 7 records
- check engine · 6 records
- engine light · 6 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 87 |
| 30–60k mi | 71 |
| 100–150k mi | 35 |
| 1–30k mi | 24 |
| 150–400k mi | 6 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Power Train · Unknown Or Other
The transmission malfunction sevice now warning came on. Car shudders and lurchs when on incline, slowing at intersection, difficulty maintaining 60 mph on expressway. Clutch had been recalled and replaced several times: the first at 3,543 miles. The vehicle had shuddered,lurched forward i off/on for four years when stopping,slowing down and at highway speeds.
ODI 11121068
Unknown Or Other
The trunk lid opens randomly. It opens whenever the car is started or turned off(while the keys are taken out), when shifting between gears, and when the car is first set into motion. It has not opened while driving at full speed but worried that it could happen.
ODI 11123887
Unknown Or Other
About 2 months ago, while driving, my radio made a very loud pop similar to a gunshot noise, then stopped playing music and would not turn back on until i turned the car off and back on. This would happen periodically. In about the past 2 weeks it has happened more and more often, and now the radio will not turn on at all. The noise coming from the speaker has gotten much worse. It now crackles, booms, makes high…
ODI 11112577
Unknown Or Other
The horn stopped working, with no apparent cause, in all capacities. I first noticed the problem when attempting to use the remote locking feature on the key. Later, while at a stop sign in city traffic, trying to signal to another driver they were making a dangerous traffic violation, i discovered the horn itself, and not the key interface, was to blame.
ODI 11113555
Unknown Or Other
The radio in my 2012 ford focus se has malfunctioned. While driving one day, i heard a loud pop and then static. It was so loud it scared me and i almost had an accident. It has done this numerous times, even when the car is turned off and the key is removed from the ignition. Upon checking social media and complaints on the web, this has happened to quite a few 2012 ford focus vehicles. The only way to stop this…
ODI 11235052
Unknown Or Other
The driver side door latch will not keep the door closed. I was driving down the road and the door flew open on a backroad. I had to bungee my doors shut just to make it home. This is a huge safety hazard and i am worried that this will happen with my children in the car next time.
ODI 11109561
Unknown Or Other
Door latch on driver side passenger door stopped securing the door - would not keep door from opening - would not keep door in closed position. Vehicle was stationary. A tie-down strap is keeping door from swinging open.
ODI 11101837
Unknown Or Other
THE CAR DOOR ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE WILL NOT CLOSE.
ODI 11110055
Power Train · Unknown Or Other
My car has been going backward when in drive and then just won't go. Today it totally stopped moving while driving on the highway. Thank god i was close to home and was able to pull over on the side of the highway. Walked to the garage down around the bend and they pushed it off the highway and into their yard. Before totally stopping the car would buck forward while driving then slow down and speed up on its own.…
ODI 11098683
Unknown Or Other
Driver side door would not latch shut. There is a recall on this vehicle since september 2016, which i have not been contacted about. How does it take 2 years to get in contact with a person who bought a ford from the dealership?
ODI 11097909
Unknown Or Other
The car has a bad stutter from complete stops, or even when slowing down it stutters and shakes. Even at low speeds the rpm staggers from 200 to 800 just sitting still. When i'm in traffic going under 40mph the rpm staggers between 1-2000 rpm it's just unsafe and worrisome and needs to be fixed by ford! I've ready serval different blogs with various customers having the same issue! It would be sad for someone to…
ODI 11109948
Unknown Or Other
It started as the radio being on and a loud cracklings sound would occur then the radio would stop and never turn back on. Now the radio is always on and still the sound occurs more frequently and sounds like gunshots going off. It's been so loud it has scared me to the point where i've lost some control of the wheel. Also the 911 assist can't be used when the radio isn't working. The vehicle can be sitting in my…
ODI 11082562
Engine · Unknown Or Other
Check engine light on, both on road and highway staling and front end making noise.
ODI 11289136
Power Train · Steering · Unknown Or Other
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!!!
ODI 11080004
Unknown Or Other
DRIVER DOOR DO NOT CLOSE
ODI 11078529
Unknown Or Other
Takata recall while driving my car going to work suddenly the passenger side door opens so i tie it with rope and bring it to mechanic after work and they found the door latch is not working,after 2 months same thing happen on the driver side door while driving going to grocery the door opens and it wont lock anymore so both my doors are tied with rope while driving.thank you
ODI 11100341
Unknown Or Other
The transmission races and stay there this transmission has only lasted a year and three months now ford does'nt want anything to do with it. They knowingly knew there transmission were faulty. Now they want me to come out pocket $611 to put another bad transmission in.
ODI 11258387
Unknown Or Other
Transmission issues including shuttering and delayed forward motion when accelerating. Also sounds like it idles too low when stopped at a light vibrates like it's going to die. Sounds like something is going to fall out from under the hood when transmission changes gears. All happens when city driving. Also check engine light came on when these issues began.
ODI 11073515
Electrical System · Unknown Or Other
My electrical system was fixed by local ford dealer when i thought my transmission was the problem.they suppose to fix it but weeks after my dashboard went haywire and my radio stop working.i had to pay them close to 200.00 for the repairs.
ODI 11161072
Electrical System · Unknown Or Other · Vehicle Speed Control
Twice in the last month this car has stopped running, all the dash lights come on and it will not accelerate. The most recent time, my daughter was driving back to school in lubbock, tx going 80 mph when it shutdown. She tried to pull over but almost wrecked due to the fact she had no power brakes. I have seen many reports on the internet and youtube videos documenting the same thing she had happen to her. When she…
ODI 11048740
Unknown Or Other
I was verifiying on internet if my car had an open recall and it appears that a door latch with a fractured pawl spring. Apparently a previous owner had an issue with one of the door no closing. Need to work this situation as soon as possible, trying to transport my car over seas in less than a month and they wont do it if the car hace an open recall.
ODI 11040644
Unknown Or Other
TRANSMISSION MALFUNCTION CAR STOP WORKING
ODI 11021021
Unknown Or Other
Driving car-- and door sprung open-- will not close. I received notice this was a recall but shop states they did not have part and did not know when it would come in, i am still waiting, and since the door has failed.
ODI 11020651
Power Train · Unknown Or Other
Transmission shutters, and driver door opens up while driving.17 year old son drives this car worried about his safety. Screen shot this document! !!!
ODI 11020736
Seat Belts · Unknown Or Other
Takata recall while driving my seat belts lock so tight i have to unbuckle them because they won't come lose.
ODI 11021412