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
Issue with automatic transmission knocking and slipping at low speeds. I was made aware that this is a known issue, acknowledged by ford, but was told by dealership, my issue was caused by oil from real seal leaking onto trans. Mechanic said transmission knock may have caused oil leak but it is not covered.
ODI 11075542
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 ford focus. While at a stop light, the vehicle jerked violently and the service transmission warning indicator illuminated. The contact stated that the vehicle had been repaired five times per the same recall for the clutch pack assembly failure. The vehicle was not repaired this time. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The recall information was not provided. The approximate…
ODI 10985798
Power Train
Stop safely now - ford focus electric i have had this ford focus since new and have had at least 5 incidents of "stop safely now" warning which renders the car powerless for at least a few minutes. This has occurred in situations such as in left hand turn lanes which is a hazard to me and other cars. Ford did a recall -- customer satisfaction program 15n03 and 15b23 which was an inspection of the high voltage wire…
ODI 11001539
Power Train
Car was parked. Started the car and put it in reverse to pull out of parking spot. The car rolled forward, the steering locked and all brakes became disabled. Had to open door and roll out of the moving car because it was headed for a lake. The ground flattened out and car stopped.. Started car and everything worked normally. In addition, it will roll backwards while in drive on a very slight incline. This car is…
ODI 10980957
Power Train · Steering
1 the power steering stops working and hard to steer 2. The transmission shutters after getting it repaired for the third time
ODI 10980355
Power Train · Suspension
2012 ford focus se 65k miles: automatic transmission stops suddenly loosing power and can cause an accident when you go on the highway or on busy street. Shift gear get lost and speed, velocity and acceleration decrease. Wheel bearings make a lot of noise on the rear tires like if they going to fly out of the car. Radiator have a hair line crack so is leaking coolant. Note: the car is well maintained and have all…
ODI 10979883
Power Train
I'm currently on my 4th powershift transmission. I get a new one installed yearly due to unsafe driving hazards it causes. Jerking, hesitation, rolling backwards on slight inclines. Several times while driving at highway speeds the powershift transmission slipped out of gear and i had no speed control. Very scary! Ford keeps installing a new transmission but, it never fixes the problem. They did increase my warranty…
ODI 10980080
Power Train · Steering
Vehicle was stationary when i turned the car on. Steering column locked up and the car started beeping and presented the warning "system check steering assist fault service required." this only happens when the vehicle is stationary and not in motion. In order to stop the above issue, i had to turn the car off and back on and then the steering would unlock.
ODI 10972125
Electrical System · Power Train · Unknown Or Other
Our family took part in the recall campaign that was due to defective transmissions ford sold previously. (this campaign was not easy to discover). The car would stop in the middle of traffic randomly, and still does after the dealership applied the fixes ford suggested. My mother experienced total power loss twice and was almost in two accidents because of that. (the problem still persists). There are only 54,000…
ODI 10983463
Electrical System · Power Train
My first issue with the vehicle is a malfunctioning horn and front passenger side window. Then the transmission failed on me while i was driving. I had to have the vehicle towed to the dealership for service. Ford replaced the transmission after having the car for about a month. The dealership said they also fixed the horn. But that is not the case. The horn is still not working. I don't use the horn much, but i…
ODI 10969892
Power Train
I have had noumorous issues regarding the transmission. The vehicle shut off while driving, losing all power trying to accelerate, shutters really bad when shifting, the transmission light come on randomly and shuts off before i can get in to the dealership to have it checked out, and when they look at it they tell me if the light isn't on they can't diagnose it. Now my warranty is up i am still having problems and…
ODI 11309152
Power Train · Unknown Or Other
The transmission constantly shudders, shakes and grinds. Sometimes it won't even go into gear. It feels extremely unsafe.
ODI 10967396
Power Train
Recently, on march 18, 2017 i was driving my car again on major roadway and all of a sudden the 'engine light' comes on in the car and the car comes to a complete stopped in the middle of me driving in which almost caused a major accident out of my control. I turned the car off and sat with my hazard lights on for a few minutes. I restart the vehicle in which the 'engine light' was still illuminated and the vehicle…
ODI 10967208
Power Train
When taking off from a dead stop there is a slight shutter feeling. I proceded to google this issue and its a very common issue with these cars. Dont understand why there is not a recall. The dealershp told me its a bad clutch in the automatic transmission. Why would that be the consumers fault? I have a receipt from them stating that with a charge of 50.00 i had to pay also.
ODI 10992634
Power Train
Sometimes it won't go in reverse, it stutters, shudders, stalls (which is not great when trying to pull out in traffic or make a turn) won't go into gear (shift). Brought it in for tcm recall and they fixed and extended original warranty to 100,000 miles but now it's past that, my extended warranty is up. Took it again to dealer because of trans and they wanted $170.00 just to look at it. I'm on a fixed income and…
ODI 11012856
Power Train
2012 ford focus. Consumer writes in regards to vehicle transmission programming issues. *smd the consumer stated the modular switch was replaced. The consumer stated the vehicle was at the dealer six times for the same transmission issue. The vehicle would not move, when he pressed the accelerator pedal. *jb
ODI 10933489
Power Train
Purchased car used and financed it and the second day the transmission started shuddering,getting stuck in low gear and almost got into an accident because it wouldnt go.took car back and had transmission replaced and the car does the exact same things it did before going out first time.
ODI 11005437
Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
Was driving down freeway at 65mph. Rpms shoot past 5 and car accelerates on its own up to 80mph. Cars message screen read "transmission malfunction- service now". I was able to pull over to the left - as there was traffic. Was able to get off highway but could only get my car to get as fast as 30mph before the rpms were past 5 again. Ford replaced transmission computer module. Drove car for ~hour and a half next…
ODI 10956406
Power Train
02 sensor reading want go out after 02 replacements and transmission all of a sudden want go in reverse.
ODI 10955123
Fuel/Propulsion System · Power Train · Wheels
This car also has that terrible transmission, mine replaced four times the fuel flaps both get stuck and it floods, won't start problems with tire lug nuts, two piece design? Who designed me what a piece!
ODI 11244701
Power Train · Service Brakes · Steering
I got in my car, but it in reverse and began backing out of my parking space when my suddenly car lost power. The car was in motion but the steering wheel and brake pedal locked up and i could not steer or stop my car from going backwards and i hit a parked car in the parking deck at school as a result. The code on my dash was (i) steering assist fail. I turned the car off and on several times before the steering…
Crash reported
ODI 10950343
Power Train · Seat Belts · Steering
When i start the car initially i can't turn the wheel of the car. I have to tug on it to get it to turn eventually. I'm afraid that i'll be driving in the power steering will go out. Also have been having troubles with the transmission slipping. They say my car has too many miles to qualify for the clutch recall that ford has put out. I don't see what this has to do with a malfunction saying i've had troubles with…
ODI 11035991
Power Train
I've had multiple transmission/clutch issues and it continues no matter what temporary fix ford gives. I've had 2 clutches put in and multiple trips to the dealership for shaking and the car jerking and also the car wont shift sometimes and accelerates out of nowhere. Today, and the reason i'm complaining, my transmission started acting up and then my "transmission malfunction" light came on and and the car jerked…
ODI 10947885
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 ford focus. While driving various speeds, the vehicle suddenly shut off. After restarting the engine, the failure continued. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 90,000.
ODI 10947720
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 ford focus. While driving approximately 20 to 40 mph and when the gear shifter was placed into the drive and/or reverse positions, the vehicle shuttered and the display panel indicator illuminated and displayed "hot hot pull over". The vehicle was pulled over, restarted and driven to the dealer. It was diagnosed that the transmission and clutch needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was…
ODI 10946619