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.
Unknown Or Other
Door latches failed. First one failed last october (back left) and now the driver's door failed (front left). First one happened when a passenger was getting in the vehicle (was not noticed till the vehicle was in motion) and the second one happened when i was leaving the vehicle (car was stationary). I am actually surprised that this has not had a recall yet. Had to pay out of pocket for both. You would think a car…
ODI 10872143
Unknown Or Other
Driver door will not latch when trying to close. Latch assy door does not engage . The door just bounces open. Never have had any problem until it just happened. Dealer says they are not currently on recall , but if they replace it the cost is about $475.00 . I feel it is a ford problem on this vehicle and they should repair it no- charge. Maybe people have to be hurt or die first before it is resolved. Hope not…
ODI 10871360
Unknown Or Other
Driver door will not latch or lock in order to stay closed while driving nor while parked. The automatic locking system that engages after beginning to drive does not latch or lock the driver's door, resulting in a panel warning that the door is ajar.
ODI 10875408
Engine · Unknown Or Other · Vehicle Speed Control
I purchased this vehicle from ford of kirkland in washington state in 2016, and noticed driving issues the day i drove it off the lot. This vehicle has a dps6 transmission and it constantly jerks, shudders and slips out of gear while driving at any speed. It often fails to accelerate or accelerates suddenly and out of control, especially when going uphill. It also frequently overheats, especially when idling,…
ODI 11233621
Unknown Or Other
PASSENGER FRONT DOOR WILL NOT LATCH.
ODI 10864944
Unknown Or Other
My driver side from door flew open while driving. The door will not latch closed and i have to use rope to keep it closed.
ODI 10864681
Unknown Or Other
I have had two door latches fail on my 2012 focus so far. The driver door was the first to fail, which has already been repaired on 12 february 2016 (documentation provided through upload). Door ajar warning light will not turn off. The driver's side door failed in my driveway, and i had to tie myself in using my seatbelt just to go get it repaired. This is a known and ongoing problem for ford. The rear passenger…
ODI 10863687
Unknown Or Other
While driving down a residential road, the driver's side door opened. I stopped the vehicle and attempted to shut the door. The door opened without pulling the handle. Now the door no longer closes and must be held shut at all times by the driver.
ODI 10870920
Engine · Steering · Unknown Or Other
I have had transmission problems from day one. The car studded and stop from time to time. I almost got into an accident with my daughter when the car suddenly stopped on me because of faulty transmission. The radiator also went out. The steering gear locked up on me while i was driving and i almost had an accident with my kids in the car.
1 injury
ODI 10862323
Unknown Or Other
Driver's read door latch. Door suddenly would not shut anymore. Currently i strapping the door shut so that it will not fly open. Problem started when i noticed my lights indicated that a door was open.
ODI 10862626
Unknown Or Other
My drivers side door latch opened while driving and the door came open. I stopped and it would not closed the door stayed open. I called the ford dealership and they said it is a known issue year a recall on the focus has not been done. The cost to replace the door latch and mechanism was $517 that they are quoting me. This is a safety issue that is know.
ODI 10862368
Unknown Or Other
Today the front driver's side door latch failed while driving on the freeway. The door was closed and latch intact when i initially started the car and began driving then suddenly the door flew open while in motion and a notification appeared saying "driver's side door open." the issue happened so suddenly that i was forced to swerve to avoid hitting the vehicle driving to my left and nearly hit the vehicle to my…
ODI 10854964
Unknown Or Other
My driver door will not close and i took it to ford they said it is the latch that broke told me they could not fix it as a recall but ford fiesta is being recalled for the same part . Told me i could pay 450 bucks to fix it for a part that is being recalled on a different car but it's the same piece.. I have been driving with bungy cords attached to my door ...if i had something to do with this i could understand…
ODI 10861857
Unknown Or Other
While driving down the road the rear left side door flew open. It appears there is a problem with the door latch it will not close.
ODI 10855465
Unknown Or Other
Im having problems with my transmission i have been having problems with it since 2016 there was a recall on it i took it back a control module was put on it, than i took it back the end 2017 a clutch was suppose to have been put in it. Now its 2018 and its back acting up again.
ODI 11123606
Unknown Or Other
Feb 29, 2016 was driving to work on freeway when i noticed driver door was not closed. I attempted to close door but it would not stay shut. I exit the freeway and repeatedly attempting to close the door. This has never happened to me before. I was afraid of what possibly could have happened. Not to me but to my girlfriend who is 5 months pregnant with our child. It is the car we bought for her but today i decided…
ODI 10839110
Power Train · Unknown Or Other
The first time was going down 93 in boston area with my family the car went into transmission failure why i was in far left lane the car wouldnt go over 20 and i had to cross over to the far left lane to treach the breakdown lane. Luckily my family was not in accident because it could've have been far worse. It did the same thing a second time when i was going down 293 area going to a doctor appointment. This may…
ODI 10839021
Unknown Or Other
Rear driver side door opened while in motion on a highway and will no longer close.
ODI 10822340
Unknown Or Other
When backing out of a driveway, a warning appeared on dash display indicating door open. As i pulled onto the street, the front passenger door swung open on it's own. I tried several attempts to close the door, but it would not latch. As of this date, i have not had it repaired.
ODI 10822024
Unknown Or Other
This car has a clutch problem and ford knew it and a recall was never issue. I now have to spend over $1400 to repair the car.
ODI 10824765
Power Train · Service Brakes · Unknown Or Other
I purchased my car in june 2012. I have had to replace the clutch three times due to issues. I have had to have the roof liner reinstalled as it had come loose. Now, only a month after the $700 repair for the roof, i am now told to pay $950 to repair my brake booster which as broken and messed up the primary shaft. My car has less than 30,000 miles on it and is only 3.5 years old, yet seems to be falling apart now…
ODI 10820361
Unknown Or Other
Was driving down the road when my driver door opened.. The door will no longer latch and its very unsafe to have that happen someone can get hurt..
ODI 10810607
Unknown Or Other
Fuel gage not work, on highway 22 p.r. The low fuel warning turn on showing 66 miles to empty, but on a mile distance de distance reduces 7 or 8 miles, in abbout 6 and a half miles the car shut off without fuel at 4pm with heavy trafic, hard brakes and no power steering but no accident
ODI 10846080
Unknown Or Other
Drivers door latch did not latch while parked. I pulled. Into a parking space and when i got out the door would not latch as if the spring was no longer working. I took it to the dealer and they were able to fix it the next day
ODI 10821294
Unknown Or Other
The rear passenger door loock does not stay locked, my grandaughter was riding in the rear passenger seat when the door flew open. Door ill not stay . Took the car to orange ford in orange ca, where they stated there is no recall on this model even though there is a recall on the same year of ford 2012 fusion and fesitia for a know latch problem for the passenger doors. I also spoke to ford motor companies customer…
1 injury
ODI 10852220