2012 Ford Focus Fuel System, Gasoline Problems
- 16
- 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.
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 30–60k mi | 6 |
| 100–150k mi | 3 |
| 1–30k mi | 3 |
| 60–100k mi | 2 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Engine · Fuel System, Gasoline
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 ford focus. The contact stated that the vehicle was repaired per nhtsa campaign number: 18v735000 (fuel system, gasoline) at star ford lincoln (located at 1101 s brand blvd, glendale, ca 91204, [redacted]). After the vehicle was retrieved, it failed to start. The dealer was able to recharge the battery. The contact stated she was able to drive to her residence. Two days later, while…
ODI 11277537
Fuel System, Gasoline · Power Train
I have already had to take my ford focus 2012 se..i have already had my car checked out for the transmission and i feel like it's still running poorly i can hear the transmission still getting stuck and the words transmission failure has appeared on my dashboard... Now the fuel gauge is definitely not working...have invested too much for this car already as i am leasing and i have paid 3xs the amount the car is…
ODI 11255371
Fuel System, Gasoline · Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 ford focus. The contact received a recall notice for nhtsa campaign number: 18v735000 (fuel system, gasoline). The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. Stuart powell ford lincoln mazda (225 s danville bypass, danville, ky 40422, [redacted]) was contacted and confirmed that the parts were not available for the recall remedy. The…
ODI 11203423
Fuel System, Gasoline · Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 ford focus. The contact stated that while at a stop light and making a left turn, the gear shifter failed to shift gears and the vehicle stalled. The transmission warning light illuminated. The contact coasted to the side of the road and powered off the vehicle. The vehicle was restarted but the failure reoccurred. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or an independent mechanic for a…
ODI 11186310
Fuel System, Gasoline
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 ford focus. While driving, the vehicle stalled. The contact received a recall notice for nhtsa campaign number: 18v735000 (fuel system, gasoline) regarding the canister purge valve. The contact spoke with the manufacturer and was informed that the recall was valid and to have the dealer repair the vehicle. The contact took the vehicle to ford of uniontown ([redacted], uniontown, pa 15401,…
ODI 11182019
Fuel System, Gasoline · Power Train
Car was running fine and the vehicle lost power and slowed to a crawl. After sitting awhile it started up again only to loose power again. Was told it was the computer, then the battery, then the transmission. Now being told that it was the tcm voltage being the problem. The car is in the shop. The service manager has said the part is not available because there are so many of these cars requiring this part. The car…
ODI 10604864
Fuel System, Gasoline · Power Train
Attempted to accelerate into merge lane and onto highway but transmission did not respond with engine revving up and slipping. I had to pull off the road to avoid obstructing traffic or being struck by traffic. Although this was the most dangerous incident it has happened before and the ford dealer has not resolved the problem. *tr
ODI 10587842
Engine · Fuel System, Gasoline
This ford focus exhibits strange and dangerous shaking and stuttering between gears 1 and 2. It has done this with increasing frequency since we got this car in 2011. It feels like it will stall at any moment. It also has nearly stalled several times when stopped at a light and sometimes rolls backwards while in drive even though it is an automatic. The dealership says these things are normal because it is a…
ODI 10584329
Fuel System, Gasoline · Power Train
Exiting freeway transmission made loud clunk and warning screen popped up saying "transmission malfunction - service now". Pulled into nearby shop center parking lot. Afraid to drive car. What would have happened if transmission failed at freeway speed? Could i have controlled the car??? *tr
ODI 10575116
Fuel System, Gasoline · Power Train · Service Brakes
Brake light came on ,checked and fluid low in brake fluid container. This is just after i month oil and service done on the car. Filled it and tow days later come on again.took to ford dealer in my town and they said it was a leak around the break pumping area. They wonted me to drive the car till the park came in . I insisted the give me a safe vehicle to drive.. . At the time i have also experienced a small…
ODI 10575522
Fuel System, Gasoline
Just purchased a 2012 focus, loving the car until.....three weeks into ownership while driving home from work, i noticed the gas gauge seemed to be erratic....showing 1/2 tank, fluctuating to full, to 1/4, back up to 3/4, down to 1/2 tank and then without any low fuel warning audible or visual warning .... All instrument panel lights come on, car loses power, stalls, i try to start car, it will not start. I begin to…
ODI 10535728
Engine · Fuel System, Gasoline · Manual Transmission
Vehicle lost power and was not able to safely accelerate while traveling on the highway. The problem happened when i down shifted a gear to pass someone (manual transmission). The vehicle felt like it had about 30% power. I was forced to pull off of highway. Once vehicle was shutoff and turned back on it returned to normal. I had no warning lights on dash or anything. It just happened all of the sudden and was very…
ODI 10523599
Fuel System, Gasoline · Power Train
Vehicle would not accelerate on freeway, failed to shift into higher gears. *tr
ODI 10622156
Fuel System, Gasoline · Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
Approached stop light on a road with steep incline. Came to complete stop behind several cars without incident, but when pressed gas to move at green light, gear (despite being automatic transmission) slipped and stayed in neutral, revving but not engaging. Car began quickly rolling backwards. I was able to yank emergency brake just before hitting the car approaching mine from behind. Similar incidences have…
ODI 10598522
Fuel System, Gasoline · Power Train
I have been having problems with my car not being able to get the key out of the ignition, not going into park, and shuddering and sputtering when starting from a complete stop pretty much since i have had my car. This week, i couldnt get it out of park at all and then went to drive home from work my shifter would move but the car would not go into gear. *tr
ODI 10611183
Fuel System, Gasoline
The fuel gauge reads much higher levels than are actually in the tank. The gauge will actually go up from three quarters to full in a 20 mile ride. I do have pictures documenting this. The only time the gauge seems to be correct is upon starting the vehicle first thing in the morning. *tr
ODI 10426548