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 · Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System
Ran out of fuel in this vehicle, once when my daughter was driving on a highway, even though the fuel gauge would say there was between 75-100 miles before empty. The last time this happened the interior of the vehicle had a strong smell of gas. I then proceeded to take it to the dealership and after diagnosis the service manager said some valve remained open causing the gas tank to crack and in turn gas flowed back…
ODI 11122102
Electrical System
After numerous times going to the dealership my check engine light keeps coming on my car doesn't accelerate, it stalls and has a burning odor. I have been stuck on expressways with my 3 month old twins, twice and it is scary. Ford knows of these transmission pronlems, ..tmc, pmc are terrible in these cars, and then they want you to pay ridiculous prices for mistakes.
ODI 11139097
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Steering
Loss of power steering on public road. Power steering assist failure
ODI 11235091
Electrical System
When entering the car i hear a static sound , check radio and it's off. When i turn off motor and go out and then come back in as a static sound from the radio like it's on
ODI 11111298
Electrical System
Most of the entertainment console has stopped working. There is also a static noise that comes around whenever it wants. I can use the menu button and when it's pressed the other two things that show are the clock menu and the display menu. I can not use any other functions on the console, i can put in and take out a cd but i can not play anything on the cd because nothing happens when i press the cd button. I…
ODI 11103608
Electrical System
My radio pops cracks and whatever else the noises are it can make. Works for a little while then pops like i've been shot. Very loud bang. This happens if my car is running and if it's not. It can be parked in my driveway and i walk out of my house and i can hear the static it pops and cracks real loud. Today it sounded like it was off air but made a whistling noise like i was in a tunnel. It's scary not knowing if…
ODI 11300352
Electrical System · Visibility/Wiper
First problem is with the radio. This began when my car had 37000 miles and the radio would make a loud thumping sound. The car would seem to shake and i did not realize it was the radio until the other issues began. A loud screeching and popping started which would come out of nowhere. This can cause a big disturbance since you are not expecting it to happen and it is extremely loud. Eventually the sound always…
ODI 11098386
Electrical System
Takata recall: ok so i was driving the other day and all of a sudden my speakers made this thunder like noise and my stereo randomly went out and stopped working. It was a rather loud "boom" which startled me and almost got me a swerve into another car. When i got to my destination i turned off the car, and then tried to start it back up again to see if maybe it would turn on , well it did, but now my car randomly…
ODI 11098913
Electrical System
Intermittant starting..new transciever..keys reprogrammed...new battery mau start two or three conse utive times then nothing
ODI 11098281
Electrical System
Stereo will work for about 30 seconds and then there will be a loud popping and high pitched frequency of static, even with rhe radio volume on 0 or with the radio off. Could cause a driver to swerve off the road resulting in a crash or a fire to start from faulty wiring.
ODI 11092786
Electrical System
First time was on 15 march. Took focus in for wipers not working driver side stops. Ford replaced motor for wiper on driver side. On or about march 27 while driving to work wipers quit working. It was raining out.i drove about 20 miles with the wipers stopping 30 plus times. Drove to ford dealership and left car there for over a week. They replaced both motors.picked up car 5 of april.now april 14 raining out…
ODI 11085116
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Hydraulic Power Assist System · Steering
Steering assist failure notice appeared on and off for nearly a year. Notice would disappear after turning vehicle off and straightening steering wheel. At 77000 miles, warning came on again and would not clear. This is a serious safety hazard especially if it happens while driving on the road. I was lucky it was just in my driveway. Ford has recalled several cars of similar make and model for this same issue yet…
ODI 11082327
Electrical System · Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 ford focus. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start while attempting to drive. The vehicle was towed to malloy ford of charlottesville (located at [redacted], charlottesville, va 22911, [redacted]), but a failure code could not be found with the transmission and alternator. The dealer repaired the connector of the bcm. While driving approximately 50 mph and approaching a stop…
ODI 11082515
Electrical System · Power Train · Steering
On multiple occasions my 2012 ford focus got stuck in park and would not shift into drive. The steering wheel would not turn. The shift stick would not move from park back into drive. The electrical lights 'p n d s' turned off on the dash. When i pushed on the brake the car would not shift back into drive. Last night it happened in the middle of rush hour traffic at a red light. I turned the car on and off several…
ODI 11071730
Electrical System · Steering
Power steering electrical rack.i prepared to leave work,check engine light showed issue with electronic steering.two weeks prior to this event,my radio system(loud crackling)failed.with no power steering assist,drove home,two miles.i called ford dealer to have car tower to their shop.
ODI 11079862
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control
I have had my ford focus for 4 years now and i have recently started having problems with the radio/sync. Load noises will interrupt the radio or come on even if radio is off. This has happened to me a number of times while driving down the road and scared the living daylight out of me causing me to swerve in to the other lane or caused me to slam on my breaks with cars behind me. I have noticed that many other for…
ODI 11072947
Electrical System · Steering
On many different occasions my steering wheel will completely lock up. Today was not the first day - just now knowing i can report this. Happens frequently and randomly since getting the vehicle. This is dangerous when driving, and it seems to be a common issue on these fords. When the wheel locks up - you have to stop the vehicle. If i turn the car off/back on 4 or 5 times it usually unlocks it. As far as the…
ODI 11064267
Electrical System · Power Train · Steering
Driving on a city street when it just would not go after a red light. When i did get it to move off of the city street to a parking lot it was hard to steer. All the lights started flashing. I could not lock the doors with my remote, would not start. I had to have it towed to my house. The next morning i put my code reader on the vehicle and found about 13 fault codes which i reset since then i have had multiple…
ODI 11063422
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
Electrical System
Radio don't work make a loud squeeking noise while driving when off
ODI 11061555
Electrical System · Power Train
2012 ford focus. Consumer writes in regards to parts being unavailable for transmission/tcm safety recall. *ld the consumer stated the dashboard illuminated "parking aid malfunction-service required". The dealer advised this was a recall and to contact the manufacturer. The manufacturer was contacted. *js
ODI 11084088
Electrical System · Power Train · Steering
Sync module failed. Costing $1000 to fix. A smog part failure resulted in ford wanting 2000 to repair and replace the fuel tank. The clutch fails to engage on low speed turns creating a loss of control. Ford fixed with the recall. Steering fault detected making it near impossible to steer the car. Recall is available on other models but not focus. Another 1000 to fix it. Ford is unsafe!
ODI 11039796
Electrical System
Horn has stopped working. Radio crackling when car on and off, in motion and when still, does not work.
ODI 11043445
Electrical System · Power Train · Steering
Was driving car and randomly a warning came up ' power steering assist fault service required' then power steering turned off. Turn car off turn back on fix the problem. Then problem came back and has not gone away. I have no power steering. Radio has been acting strange since purchased car
ODI 11058581