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 · Steering
For the past few weeks i occasionally get the "steering assist fault" message while driving and power steering stops working. Usually, when i restart the car it resets and works again. Today i got the message while at a stop light, restarted the cars a few times and it did not reset. I have contacted my dealer and they said they've never heard of this, despite my reporting it to them last fall as well. Update…
ODI 10745193
Electrical System · Visibility/Wiper
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 ford focus. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the windshield wipers turned on independently. The contact mentioned that the failure occurred even after the vehicle was turned off. As a result, the battery had to be disconnected in order for the windshield wipers to turn off. The failure occurred a second time and the windshield wipers became inoperable. The vehicle…
ODI 10759176
Air Conditioner · Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 ford focus. While attempting to start the vehicle, there was an abnormal sound from the front of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to a dealer for diagnostic testing. The mechanic stated that it could be the air conditioner compressor and stated that the vehicle was safe to drive. The vehicle was not repaired. While driving approximately 30 mph, there was a smell of smoke inside the…
Fire reported
ODI 10735512
Electrical System · Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 ford focus. While driving at approximately 45 mph, all the warning indicators illuminated on the instrument panel and the steering seized. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The approximate failure mileage was 85,000.
ODI 10734738
Electrical System · Engine · Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 ford focus. While driving approximately 35 mph, the vehicle jerked and the battery and tire pressure warning lights illuminated continuously. In addition, the accelerator pedal was depressed, but the vehicle failed to accelerate. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the diagnosis was unknown. The technician stated that there was a recall on the vehicle. The vehicle was…
ODI 10839526
Electrical System · Latches/Locks/Linkages
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 ford focus. While driving approximately 55 mph, the driver side door unlocked and opened and the vehicle stalled. The contact was able to pull the vehicle over. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the computer system needed to be updated. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. The contact inquired about returning the vehicle. The dealer was not…
ODI 10821290
Electrical System
The vehicle has 5mph auto door locks. When you initially take off the doors are supposed to lock when the vehicle reaches 5mph, the doors are locking at 5mph but the horn blows twice distracting other drivers and its not supposed to do that. It started this about july of 2015 and continues to do this intermittently.
ODI 10779981
Electrical System · Engine · Power Train
Letter from senator isakson on behalf of constituent re 2012 ford focus issues. (attn: hanna yu). *smd the consumer stated the vehicle had four major repairs and 6-8 minor repairs done to the transmission. The vehicle would jerk. Also, while in the middle of a making a turn, the vehicle suddenly stopped. *jb
ODI 10744264
Body · Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 ford focus. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 55 mph, the driver side door opened independently without warning. In addition, the contact stated that the vehicle lost speed and then stalled as the instrument panel illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was repaired under an unknown manufacturer recall. The failure recurred multiple times. The vehicle…
ODI 10821418
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 ford focus. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start. The contact stated that several attempts had to be made before the vehicle would start. The vehicle was towed to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The contact was informed that the engine control unit (ecu) needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage…
ODI 10746948
Electrical System
The speakers make a loud pop and the radio goes completely out. I turn the car off and restart and the radio works however, the this is happening once a week now. When i went to the dealer they told me they were not aware of any ongoing issues with the any electrical systems and/or the radio and told me i would have to replace the radio for approximately $800. I have had several issues with my 2012 focus and am not…
ODI 10732128
Electrical System
Factory radio system no longer working. Before going completely out, made loud noises graduating from popcorn popping sounds to thundering booms.
ODI 11097926
Electrical System · Power Train
I have taken my car in for service 16-18 times for problems with the sync and the transmission since i bought this car. I have had both the sync module and the transmission module reset repeatedly and finally replaced. I have had the clutch replaced twice in two years. The worse incident and the reason for the second clutch was because the car's transmission failed completely while i was driving approx. 45 miles an…
ODI 10822649
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Engine
Since the purchase of this for focus 2012 two years ago, the engine will suddenly stall out and stop working entirely. I am 6 months pregnant and after bringing this car in for numerous repairs of this issue, with no real resolve, i am now furious. I was driving down a 4 lane highway at 65 mph and my engine said "parking assist failure" and the car died. I was almost hit by multiple cars as i tried to coast my way…
ODI 10724548
Electrical System · Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 ford focus. The contact stated that there was a random failure in which the various instrument cluster gauges flashed and the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was taken to a dealer more than five times, but they could not duplicate or remedy the failure. The manufacturer was notified and provided no solution to the dealer for months. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure…
ODI 10821730
Electrical System · Unknown Or Other
Driver window worked only intermittently and then ceased altogether. Had the switch replaced. Now the passenger side front window is exhibiting the same early symptoms. It took only one week for the first window to fail, so it probably won't be long before we have to replace the second.
ODI 10723517
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control
On saturday, may 16, 2015, i was traveling east on interstate 40, memphis, tennessee. Suddenly the gas pedal bumped twice and my vehicle went completely dead in the middle of this busy interstate. The electrical system just died, my emergency flashers wouldn,t even work. Iall i could do was continue to lay on the horn and wave my hand out the window trying to get the oncoming traffic to realize my car had stopped.…
Crash reported
ODI 10721064
Electrical System
Vehicle not starting. Vehicle has power but nothing when i try to start car. Everything works but fuel gauge does not. After several attempts the car starts. I'm still having issues with transmission not shifting right. Dealer keeps telling me they fixed it but same jerking still happens. So fed up with this car. . It is a lemon.
ODI 10716087
Electrical System · Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 ford focus. The contact stated that while driving at 40 mph, the vehicle lost power. In addition, the accelerator pedal was depressed but the vehicle failed to accelerate as the rpms increased. Also, the contact mentioned that the horn failed to function. The failure recurred on numerous occasions. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, who diagnosed that a module in the transmission needed…
ODI 10732093
Electrical System · Vehicle Speed Control · Visibility/Wiper
Purchased 2012 ford focus used, 04-14-15. I test drove the car it jerked a little. The rep stated it was normal. The next 4 months it continued to jerk, skip, hesitate and just not move when you accelerated. In 08-2015 i rec'd a letter from ford, my car needed a tcm-software update. 09-09-15 i took the vehicle back to the dealership it took an hour to re-program the tcm. The dealership handed a printed copy of the…
ODI 10945394
Electrical System · Steering
Power steering electrical system failed without notice. Noticed that there is currently a class action suit against ford for this issue and other issues. Not on recall list at moment, and may have to pay for repair due to faulty design. *tr
ODI 10704955
Electrical System · Engine
The car was running fine until last week when i drove to the supermarket. After i came out and attempted to leave, the engine would not turn over. Everything works electrically (radio, lights, etc...) but turning the ignition key fully did nothing. This now happens daily after the car warms up. If you turn the car off it will not start or turn over. If you let the car cool down for a couple hours it generally will…
ODI 10704549
Electrical System · Engine · Power Train
I purchased the car used in early 2014. I had this car not even two years and the transmission is a serious problem. The car shakes, rattles, and stalls as i'm driving. The letter i received from ford states that this is a normal function of the car. The transmission fluid on my car is leaking and contaminated. The transmission fluid would be almost empty in 24 hours. In order to use my car for a day, i would need…
ODI 10694974
Electrical System · Steering
Power steering quit and driving was almost impossible for a few blocks. Power steering then came back intermittently. Manual said to shut vehicle off for 10 seconds and re-start. That worked for a few weeks and now steering is going out all the time for a few seconds at a time.
ODI 10722446
Electrical System · Power Train
This has happened multiple times, but on tuesday 3/12/15. My car has flashed transmission malfunction, parking aid malfunction, hill assist not working. My car would start, but would not go into gear. Two cops had to push my car to the side of the road since i was in the middle of rush hour traffic. I have had this happen on the interstate doing 75 and the car jumps out of gear and i can no longer go, so i have had…
ODI 10693910