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 · Power Train
After we got the recall done on the car for the transmission module. The car has been having a popping and static noise coming from the radio and speakers when the car is on or shut off. *tr
ODI 10935171
Electrical System · Fuel/Propulsion System · Latches/Locks/Linkages
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 ford focus. The contact stated that there had been no failures until weeks after the vehicle was serviced for nhtsa campaign number: 16v643000 (latches/locks/linkages). The vehicle was repaired by champion ford lincoln ([redacted], owensboro, ky 42303, [redacted]). The contact heard an abnormal noise in the area of the instrument panel and radio. In addition, the doors failed to lock. The…
ODI 11163742
Electrical System · Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 ford focus. While driving approximately 35 mph, the steering assist module warning indicator illuminated and the steering wheel seized. The contact had to turn the ignition switch off and on to be able to resume driving. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. In addition, while exiting the driveway, the vehicle jerked and lost power. The manufacturer was made aware of the failures.…
ODI 10903379
Electrical System · Steering
Recently i've had an issue with the starter. The dash stated the car battery was low, i have the car taken to a local mechanic where the battery is testing that it is good. The car will start in the mornings after resting and i don't drive as much as just to be safe while i try to figure out what's going on with this car. I've had this car fixed three times in the past year, once for the customer survey satisfaction…
ODI 10904423
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Steering
Power steering failure- started with everyonce in a while id get the error notice of power steering failure so i would turn off the car start it back up and fine, it started to happen more frequently to the imbarrassing point of having to turn on and off the car 5-10 times just to have power steering, then i got a letter to update my car's software to help fix the power steering issue, i got the software update and…
Crash reported
ODI 10903177
Electrical System · Power Train · Unknown Or Other
At 58,000. Horn started to work intermittent, now it does not work at all. What next? Already had work done on tranny. Every thing seems to be computer related. It also surges at start up at stop.
ODI 10906735
Electrical System
The horn has stopped working after 31000 miles, the relay and fuse have both been checked and are still good. I noticed it when i locked my car, and then when i pressed the panic button there was no sound as well as when i pressed the horn button. The horn should not be out on any car after only 30k miles, these cars seem to be wired badly which is a shame.
ODI 10896792
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Fuel/Propulsion System
The car cuts off while in motion. At times it will shut off at stop lights, in the middle of traffic or just stop accelerating. It may start back after restarting the car.
ODI 11132169
Electrical System · Visibility/Wiper
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 ford focus. While driving various speeds, the front windshield wipers operated independently. When the front windshield wipers were activated, the wipers failed to operate. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the wiper switch and steering angle sensor failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. It was later diagnosed…
ODI 10913986
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Power Train
I purchased the car from ford dealer used.transmission acted up after a month took in in and they said it would cost me 200.00 to look at it.i purchased the 2 year extended warranty,but would still cost me that .i left ,a few month later the car would not move and transmission light came on .my insurance towed the car at that time the dealer kept my car for a week ,charged me 500.00 for cables to the battery.1 week…
ODI 10891964
Electrical System
2012 ford focus. Divers side door latch did not secure and car door opened while vehicle in motion and jeapordazied the safety of my son. After several attempts to secure door it was unsuccessful. Notified ford motor company and they advised no recall at the moment for such issue. Can only replace latch for cost of $640.00 dollars. I most recently took my 2013 ford fusion with the same issue and a recall was issued…
ODI 10885765
Electrical System
Driver side rear door won't latch. Car was parked at the grocery store, and i opened the door to load groceries into car. When i closed the door, instead of latching, it bounced back out. I couldn't get it to latch at all. My 17 year old child had to sit in the back and hold the door closed to get home. It still won't latch, so i will have to have it fixed.
ODI 10884882
Electrical System
The driver side door opened while i was driving, and now will not latch at all.
ODI 10893637
Electrical System · Steering
For three years from 2013 to current i reported my car having intermittent electrical issues where my power steering would just fail and my speedometer would cease to function this could happen while driving or stationary.... I reported this to ford and over the course of three years had the issue inspected but they could not resolve the issue.. Now the car is out of warranty but say it is due to faulty censors.
ODI 10874941
Electrical System
Loud static sounds coming from dash. Happens intermittently. Extremely loud. Today can smell burnt electrical smell in passenger compartment. The static noise seems to happen when car is parked or just after parking vehicle and engine is still running.
ODI 10881387
Electrical System · Power Train · Steering
In 2012 i purchased the vehicle from future ford in sacramento california. Over the past four years, the car has problems with the transmission, pcm module, transmission control module, clutch, starter, steering wheel, electrical system. I took the car to two ford dealerships for repairs. The service technicians cannot repair the car. I contacted ford motor company many times and they refuse to refund my money and…
ODI 10872641
Electrical System
Loud popping and crackling noise then inop radio. Stationary or in motion. Diagnosed by ford as consistant with other radio falures where the acm is faulty. Advised fix was replace @ $800.
ODI 10899065
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 ford focus. While driving at any speed, there was a loud booming sound coming from the stereo module intermittently and without warning. The failure occurred even when the power was turned off. The vehicle was taken to a mechanic who diagnosed that the entire stereo module needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage…
ODI 10909360
Electrical System
Loud static sounds coming from dash. Happens intermittently. Extremely loud. Today can smell burnt electrical smell in passenger compartment. The static noise seems to happen when car is parked or just after parking vehicle and engine is still running.
ODI 10884935
Electrical System
Radio stopped working and very loud static noise comes from radio randomly. Dealer will not look at system without $90 charge. Noise is very loud and startling when it is going on even when car is off.
ODI 10865213
Electrical System · Power Train
Ford focus recall. Car lost all acceleration while driving about 10mph in traffic but electrical stayed on. Luckily it was traffic and i was able to coast to the roadside. Happened first in november 2015, dealer said it was battery dying. Happened again april 27 2016. Now they're saying it's transmission electrical issues.
ODI 10862589
Electrical System
Radio has popping and cracking its really loud may catch on fire.
ODI 10883728
Electrical System · Steering
Steering freezes, makes a very dangerous moment, door window doesn't suddenly work. Feel a recall should be in effect, chosen states have a recall on the steering, but not in texas, i'm a senior citzen, living off gove. Benitfits , can't afford the price to fix, the vehicle was stationary, and one time in motion.
ODI 10861303
Control Module (Tcm, Pcm) · Electrical System · Latches/Locks/Linkages
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 ford focus. While driving 30 mph, the doors on the vehicle locked and unlocked automatically and the tcm light illuminated. The contact stated that the failures occurred after the vehicle was repaired under a manufacturer recall for a system update. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 69,817.
ODI 10854024
Air Bags · Electrical System
I was having issues with the electrical problem the horn went out for a period of time also the radio is not workingas well as the airbags did not deploy when i was recently in a vehicle accident i am lucky to be alive.i was making a left hand turn onto a road and was hit from the side the impact was enough to make my engine dismount but my airbags did not deploy.
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10864202