1. Ford Focus
  2. Problems
  3. 2012
  4. Clutch Assembly

2012 Ford Focus Clutch Assembly Problems

10
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.

What owners report

  • needed replaced · 7 records
  • replaced repaired · 7 records
  • clutch needed · 6 records
  • failure mileage · 5 records
  • failure recurred · 4 records
  • repaired notified · 4 records

Mileage in stored records

BandRecords
1–30k mi3
30–60k mi3
60–100k mi1
100–150k mi1

Complaint records

Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.

  • December 8, 2016

    Clutch Assembly · Power Train · Sun/Moon Roof Assembly

    2012 ford focus. Consumer writes in regards to transmission slippage, sunroof leakage and requests a repurchase. *ld the manufacturer advised due to the age and mileage of the vehicle they would not be able to review the vehicle for repurchase or replacement. *js

    ODI 10984072

  • April 15, 2015 · 42,000 miles

    Clutch Assembly · Engine

    Tl* the contact owns a 2012 ford focus. While driving at an unknown speed, the vehicle failed to accelerate, the check engine light illuminated, and the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was able to restart. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the transmission clutch needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure persisted. The vehicle was serviced under a manufacturer…

    ODI 10854340

  • April 15, 2015 · 107,000 miles

    Clutch Assembly

    Tl* the contact owns a 2012 ford focus. While driving approximately 30 mph, the vehicle failed to accelerate while the accelerator pedal was depressed. The contact also stated that the gear shifter failed to move from park into neutral. The failure recurred multiple times. The vehicle was taken to a dealer for diagnostic testing. The mechanic stated that the clutch needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not…

    ODI 10726569

  • September 2, 2014 · 60,100 miles

    Clutch Assembly

    Tl* the contact owns a 2012 ford focus. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 20 mph, the vehicle shook and jerked. The contact also stated that the vehicle revved and failed to accelerate. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed that the clutch needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vin was unavailable. The…

    ODI 10633684

  • August 11, 2014

    Clutch Assembly · Power Train

    Tl* the contact owns a 2012 ford focus. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to the dealer for a manufacturer's recall for the clutch and transmission, which did not provide a permanent remedy to repair the condition of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer more than five times before notification of the manufacturers recalls and they had not been able to replicate the failure and provide a…

    ODI 10811516

  • May 31, 2014 · 54,000 miles

    Clutch Assembly

    Tl* the contact owns a 2012 ford focus. While attempting to drive the vehicle, the contact engaged the accelerator pedal and caused the vehicle to surge forward. The vehicle began to jerk violently. The failure occurred multiple times. The dealer stated that the clutch needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired and the manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 54,000.

    ODI 10626369

  • April 3, 2013 · 33,000 miles

    Clutch Assembly

    Tl* the contact owns a 2012 ford focus. While driving at approximately 5 mph, the vehicle stuttered back and forth. In addition, the clutch made a grinding noise and failed to go into third gear. The failure recurred several times. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it diagnosed that the clutch needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage…

    ODI 10715223

  • June 4, 2012 · 24,000 miles

    Clutch Assembly

    Tl* the contact owns a 2012 ford focus. While accelerating from a traffic light, the vehicle hesitated and then the speed greatly increased on its own. The dealer stated that the clutches in the transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired and the manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 24,000.

    ODI 10615722

  • February 8, 2012 · 6,500 miles

    Clutch Assembly · Power Train

    Tl* the contact owns a 2012 ford focus. The contact stated that while driving various speeds, the clutch was making an abnormal noise. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the clutch needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 6,500, and the current mileage was 49,000.

    ODI 10594533

  • October 24, 2011 · 3,800 miles

    Clutch Assembly

    Tl* the contact owns a 2012 ford focus. While driving approximately 65 mph, the transmission downshifted and the rpms increased rapidly. The brake pedal was depressed and the transmission responded normally. In addition, when driving at low speeds, the transmission exhibited hesitation and lunged forward unexpectedly. The failure recurred numerous times. The failure became progressively worse over a period of time.…

    ODI 10824044