2012 Ford Focus Power Train Problems
- 1,052
- 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 1052 stored complaint records:
- 27 indicate a crash
- 11 indicate injury
- 3 indicate fire
What owners report
- Automatic Transmission · 4 records
- Clutch Assembly · 3 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 330 |
| 60–100k mi | 243 |
| 30–60k mi | 239 |
| 100–150k mi | 96 |
| 150–400k mi | 20 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Power Train
I have about 98000 miles on my 2012 focus and i just has a message warning me of transmission issues. Before the warning there were no problems shifting but as soon as the warning came on it has a hesitation in the gear shifts. After i turned the car off and back on it had no issues so i changed it to manual shift and i had no more issues for the time being but i looked under the car and there is a very light drip…
ODI 11309386
Fuel/Propulsion System · Power Train
The issue i have is with communication from the manufacturer. Ford has complied with the law and sent me a hard copy letter in the mail. However, their online communication is not as good and is downright misleading. While logged into their website, you can access a recall portal and see if your vehicle has any open recalls. Currently, the information on this part of their website is false. As you can see from the…
ODI 11308280
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 ford focus. The contact stated that while driving, the transmission was slipping out of gears, shaking and shorter. The check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to el cajon ford dealer, (1595 e main st, el cajon, ca 92021, [redacted]) and was diagnosed that the dps 6 automatic transmission clutch needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer…
ODI 11307451
Engine · Power Train
Vehicle purchased august 30, 2012. Two recalls for power shift six speed auto trans,clutch shudder. Taken in both times in accordance with warranty and recall instructions. In both instances vehicle was never fixed based on safety codes and instructions. Contacted ford motor and dealership. In both instances compliance was refused. Last breakdown, jan. 2020, regarding recall was denied due to claims that vehicle was…
ODI 11308152
Power Train
My vehicle is showing symptoms of a clutch issue that has been acknowledged by ford. Dealer said this is exactly the issue but cant cover it under the warranty because its past 7 year. The car is under 100k miles so i feel this should still be addressed.
ODI 11297916
Power Train
It is my understanding that ford willingly and knowingly sold cars with faulty transmissions. After multiple complaints and a class action , ford extended the warranties under 14m01 (7years/100,000 miles) and 14m02(10 years/ 150,000) miles . My car , along with multiple other complaints that can be found online,is experiencing same shuddering issues at low speeds that are covered under the 14m01 extended warranty.…
ODI 11296699
Power Train · Unknown Or Other · Vehicle Speed Control
When first accelerating from 0 mph, the car will struggle to shift out of first gear. It constantly jumps and jerks between 10-20 mph. It feels like someone who is newly learning how to drive a stick shift is shifting the car. As an automatic, it should not be having these problems. This is the second time this has occurred with the car. The first time the computer had to be completely replaced.
ODI 11301892
Power Train
Shuddering shaking from take off through 1st and 2nd gear and also takes a while to shift from 1st to 2nd gear.
ODI 11291567
Power Train
While making a turn the vehicle began to move then the engine revved up to 7000 rpm then slammed into gear the next shift did the same thing. I was almost hit by on coming traffic because the vehicle failed to move. After pulling over the vehicle had no reverse and could only be driven at very low speeds without feeling like it was going into neutral before shifting. The vehicle is now at the dealer who has stated…
ODI 11288862
Power Train
My 2012 focus has had shudder problems and some scary close calls with the clutch since i bought it three years ago. Every time i took it to be checked the dealership told me it didn't meet the criteria to get fixed. Well guess what...my extended warranty just ran out and now they tell me i need the clutch! The service guy said he has to contact ford and hopefully they 'will be in a good mood' so they will help! I'm…
ODI 11288543
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 ford focus. While driving on the highway, the vehicle started to shudder and decelerate; however, the rpms revved at a very high rate. The contact exited the highway and parked. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who test drive the vehicle and performed a diagnostic test. The mechanic called keystone ford ([redacted], chambersburg, pa 17201, [redacted]). The vehicle was…
ODI 11288656
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 ford focus. While the contact's son was driving 60 mph, the vehicle began to shudder, seize, and the power train assist warning indicator illuminated. The contact's son managed to veer to the shoulder of the road. When the vehicle was turned off and restarted, it resumed normal operation. The vehicle was taken to asheville ford lincoln ([redacted], asheville, nc 28806, [redacted]) where…
ODI 11289945
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 ford focus. Upon starting the vehicle, it shuddered without warning. The contact took the vehicle to phil long ford of motor city ([redacted], colorado springs, co 80905, [redacted]) and was informed that the vehicle was included in an unknown technical service bulletin that had not yet become a recall. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to nhtsa. The…
ODI 11288360
Power Train
Driving ford focus on highway at roughly 70 mph. Car dash gave error saying transmission malfunction while driving. After error came up while driving, when i hit the gas pedal, nothing happened and i lost all acceleration control of vehicle. I had to coast to side of highway. Turned off car let it sit on highway shoulder. When restarted, the car moved but did not accelerate when i hit the gas. Took car to ford…
ODI 11287454
Power Train
P073e dtc dealer recommends new transmission after changing shift module. Daughter was almost rear ended when vehicle appruptly lost power on major roadway.
ODI 11282938
Power Train
When driving on the interstate the vehicles transmission malfunctions. It displays a warning stating the transmission is overheating and must be serviced. The vehicle looses all power and when going 65 mph (if it ever reaches that) all of a sudden cars have to swerve around me because the car has no power to continue. Twice i almost got hit from behind being stuck in the middle of the interstate.
ODI 11287398
Power Train
When i accelerate it sounds like the car is in "neutral" and the left front tire/wheel is make a skidding sound. Random and unexpected when it happens. Has been doing this since summer and i thought one of the recalls might fix the problem. Taking it to three places since it sounds like it might be the design of the dps6 transmission. It only happens when i am accelerating from a dead stop such as a stop light or…
ODI 11287457
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 ford focus. While driving 5 mph, the vehicle began to hesitate and an abnormal noise was heard. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The contact associated the failure with nhtsa campaign number: 13v523000 (power train). The contact called autonation ford mobile (located at 901 east interstate [redacted] s, mobile, al 36606, [redacted]) and informed them of the failure. The…
ODI 11281629
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 ford focus. While driving with the accelerator pedal depressed, the vehicle jerked, lost power, and the check engine warning indicator illuminated. The contact pulled over, turned the vehicle off and on, but the vehicle failed to resume normal operation. The contact attempted to shift into reverse, but was unsuccessful. The contact was able to drive at low speeds. The vehicle was taken to…
ODI 11280331
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 ford focus. While driving 30 mph, the brake pedal was lightly depressed and the vehicle jerked violently. In addition, the transmission malfunction warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or independent mechanic for diagnostic testing or repairs. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 185,707. *bf *tr
ODI 11280142
Power Train
Ford dealership states "clutch shudder problem" occurring, but theres a service call on it only to inform me that the warranty has run out and the extension on the repairs of this have expired. I was never informed of this repair, had my services completed. When inquiring to the ford dealership that serviced the transmission for $249 last march,as well as ford customer relations dept, i was informed by both that…
ODI 11281894
Power Train
During my driving, the engine accelerates by itself and lost power, no gear shifting during driving, i only can drive it at a max of 1500 rpm a go no higher than 35mhp. Transmission dtc p073a, p074a.
ODI 11280298
Power Train
Vehicle came out of gear in a stop light intersection while turning left. An accident was narrowly avoided. The tcm had been replaced two days prior. I returned the car to the dealership that replaced the tcm, they kept the car for five days, stated they could not reproduce the failure, and refused to take further action. I feel the car is unsafe and ford is refusing to address the problem. Historically, we have had…
ODI 11280001
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System · Power Train
While in columbus, ohio, caught in heavy traffic, uphill, a red "transmission malfunction!" light went on, and the car immediately started shuddering and lurching forward. I was only going 5 - 10 mph in traffic, but the car was also shaking and when i came to a full stop the rpms would go up and down
ODI 11278804
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 ford focus. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle independently shifted out of drive. The engine warning light illuminated. The contact was able to coast to the side of the road powered off the engine. The vehicle was restarted but the failure recurred. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic and was diagnosed that the transmission control…
ODI 11307081