2012 Ford Focus Electrical System Problems
- 276
- 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 276 stored complaint records:
- 7 indicate a crash
- 2 indicate injury
- 3 indicate fire
What owners report
- Horn · 3 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 87 |
| 30–60k mi | 72 |
| 1–30k mi | 56 |
| 100–150k mi | 30 |
| 150–400k mi | 3 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Electrical System
Radio starts to pop and sound like machine gun fire. It goes off and on irregularly and even does it when car is turned off. Sometimes it will work for 10 minutes and then the popping and gun fire begins again. I am afraid that someone will think i'm shooting as them. If it comes on while driving, it is very scary. Could cause an accident.
ODI 11207902
Electrical System · Steering
Electronic power steering assist failures. Several times over the past four months my wife and i started the car and there was no power steering. The car was undrivable and warning on the dash indicated steering failure. Sometimes two or more restarts were required before the warning went off and the power steering returned. Although it hasn't happened yet while driving the car. My research on this failure showed…
ODI 11192305
Electrical System
The horn stopped working before the headlight and brake light issues started.
ODI 11210471
Electrical System · Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 ford focus. While operating the vehicle, the engine, battery, and oil sensor indicators illuminated before the vehicle shut off. The cause of the failure was not determined. Hines park ford (56558 pontiac trl, new hudson, mi) and the manufacturer were notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 94,000.
ODI 11194891
Electrical System
While driving the car was making very loud cracking noises as if it was because of my radio. When i stopped the vehicle it was still making the loud static popping noises even with the key out of the ignition and radio off. When the stock radio was removed it was very hot and seemed as if it was on the verge of starting a fire.
ODI 11176220
Electrical System
When driving the radio would do one loud snap and stop working. If i restarted the car it would work again, but the engine would sputter upon restart. Now the radio just won't work. It crackles and creates very loud noises through the speakers even when the car isn't on and the keys aren't even in the car. It scares me while i am driving and does not stop. I now have no radio too. It sometimes turns on but doesn't…
ODI 11184967
Electrical System · Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 ford focus. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled often and would not restart. In addition, the radio stopped working and the rpms seized. A local mechanic was called and they instructed the contact to disconnect the main negative terminal under the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to the local mechanic, but could not be repaired because an unknown ford part was needed. Harris ford…
ODI 11174770
Electrical System · Exterior Lighting · Fuel/Propulsion System
Takata recall. First the headlights stopped working with no way to fix it. They randomly cut off at night while driving. Next, the car will shutter and cut off while driving. The car will no longer start. All the incidents were on a highway in valdosta georgia.
ODI 11170926
Electrical System
A loud abrupt thump(s) and/or high pitched screeching sounds come from the sound system speakers. This occurs with the radio in the "on" or "off" position and may last a few seconds up to minutes. The sound is very loud and uncontrollable. The radio is unresponsive during and after the noise (usually requiring an engine restart). This is dangerous when operating the vehicle. The noise level and suddeness causes an…
ODI 11164954
Electrical System
Whether the car is on or off the speakers will make a high frequency pitch sound and a loud popping sound even when the radio is turned off. Over the last two days this is done this three times while i'm driving it's very distracting i almost ran off the road. I am now to the point i have to wear earplugs just to drive my car, so i won't damage my ears. I have to video recordings of the car making the sound one when…
ODI 11165427
Electrical System · Power Train
The transmission feels like it slipping. And it rakes time to change gears sometime the car blinks hill start assistance unavailable and it keeps reseating the mpg millage and trip timer. This morning when i locked my car it was like a door was open but i checked all the doors and they was locked
ODI 11245221
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Engine
Bought 2012 ford focus on 3/2016. 5/2016 took back to dealership for stuck window d/t bad motor and reprogramming of transmission control module. 7/2016 car would not start at all, completely stalled out. Took to ford dealership again...transmission computer/module replaced. 12/2018 car stalled yet again and steering would not work nor would shifter...transmission garage stated they fixed issue. 8 hours later, the…
ODI 11165026
Electrical System · Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System
As i was driving my car driver side door open the latch does not work anymore and my car stalls i cannot tell how much gas i have because the gauges don't work it puts its doors open i'll be on 75 it just shut off i need to go to red lights is shift so far they go to stop sign i should solve the radio also just goes out and i have so loud starch sound screeching noise very loud and annoying my car also kranks when i…
ODI 11162631
Electrical System · Engine · Power Train
The car radio goes off the windows don't go down and the transmission went on the car out off no where when i maintain my car every 3 months and as needed
ODI 11209824
Electrical System · Steering
Electronic power steering failure light keeps going on and no power steering is available. Does reset upon restarting car. There are over 10000 online forum complaints about same issue. Ford was aware of issue and continued to sell the vehicle with this issue and the transmission control fault.
ODI 11162106
Electrical System · Power Train · Steering
For a few months now my power steering has been not working when i turn the car on sporadically. To fix this i have been just turning the car off then back on a few times and that seems to fix the problem. However, now it won't reset and i do not have power steering at all. I had it towed to the dealer and after they charged me 140 they tols me that it needs a new rack and pin and it would cost 2400!!! Ford issued a…
ODI 11165311
Electrical System · Steering
Sometimes when the car is started and you go to back up or even pull in to park the steering wheel locks up and does not allow you to turn it. The radio makes this horrible loud crackling noise and imposes a tremendous safety concern when you are driving down the road and the speakers cut on and off without you ever touching the stereo system, i feel for those who have sensitive hearing or even the elderly if it…
ODI 11186669
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Power Train
On my 2012 ford focus fuel consumption has decreased also once the car gets passed a half tank the fuel volume gauge is not correct the car actually runs out of fuel what's the last quarter of a mark which appears to still have fuel, also front end drivetrain makes loud noise when turning corners, engine will not crank at times and makes funny sounds under the hood electrical sounds. Battery positive lead wiring…
ODI 11287728
Electrical System · Steering · Suspension
I started engine today and got notification that "steering assist" needs attention. I just recently took my car to dealer for recalls on door latches, windshield wiper motor, and transmission. They kept it 2 weeks and i had to pay $393.00 for repair of broken motor mount and wiring diagnostic because linkage to computer failed due to short. I have attached the dealer invoice for these services. On seeing problem…
ODI 11150376
Electrical System · Fuel/Propulsion System · Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 ford focus. The contact stated that while her daughter was driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle stalled without warning. The driver was unable to restart the vehicle. The vehicle was pushed into a nearby gas station to be diagnosed. The driver was informed that the fuel gauge was inoperable. The vehicle was included in nhtsa campaign number: 18v735000 (fuel system, gasoline).…
ODI 11298118
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Exterior Lighting
While driving dashboard lights and gauges turn off radio turns on and off and unable to operate or turn off it stays on with extremely loud static.cars turns off while in motion on a highway and street. We pushed it to safety then attempted to turn it back on and it did. Today we took it to a ford dealer the rep hooked it up to the diagnostic machine no problem was was found. Then later that day it did it again. We…
ODI 11139874
Electrical System · Steering
Power steering has been going "in and out" for about 1-2 years. Resolved temporarily typically by restarting engine. However, power steering permanently failed 9/9/18. Took my car in multiple times prior to this with no resolution. Looking at a $2100 bill to replace whole steering gear. Multiple electrical issues with cars computer. Called customer care stating ford knew about the issue (2017 dismissed lawsuit)--…
ODI 11128410
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Fuel/Propulsion System
While sitting still my gas hand went from 1/2 a tank of gas to the full mark. Filled it up even though the gas hand was on full mark. It took $20 to fill it up and for it to kick off. Then when i started to start my car i hand to turn the key twice to get the motor started and then after i took my hand off the key it kept on cranking as if trying to start although it was already running. I drove it to lexington and…
ODI 11128244
Electrical System
While driving, would hear loud popping sound from speakers and radio would cut out completely. Would have to restart car to get radio to work. Popping sound is so sudden and so loud it literally scares me while i'm on the road. This is a potential hazard as i could easily cause an accident from being startled by the sound these speakers make. Several other ford drivers have expressed having this same issue.
ODI 11142612
Electrical System
Radio made a very loud static and popping noise that sounded like my car was being shot at and the windows were breaking while i was on the highway doing 60mph on my way to work. I was lucky it was very early in the morning and not many cars were on the road because the sudden sound caused me to swerve into the next 2 lanes. I took the car to 2 different auto mechanic shops and was informed that this has been an…
ODI 11165762