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.
Glass, Side/Rear · Latch · Power Train
The car rolls forward/backward when in park. The car shudders and shakes when you take off or when you slow down and the accelerate. I have had the clutch worked, replaced and had the replacement's software updated. It behaves like it did when it needed to be replaced the first time. I was told this was normal and i was told to drive the car like i stole it when taking off and accelerating. I speak the truth when i…
ODI 10924999
Power Train
I own a 2012 ford focus with the manual/automatic transmission dct the car now has 184k highway miles on it ford replaced one clutch out of three revisions. The car shudders badly and i'm told i no longer qualify for repair of a know issue because of the mileage. Cost of the new clutch and seals would be @ $1000.00 i'm being monetarily punished for using their product. The shuddering while annoying still allows me…
ODI 10924639
Power Train
I purchased the focus in aug. 2016, took car to dealer right away to have it checked. I get a clean bill of health, including the transmission with which i was having issues. Two months later, the problem has worsened and gave warning. Took back to dealer who now says needs transmission work worth 2,200 dollars. When checking, found out previous owners had the complete clutch system replaced on november, 2nd. 2015,…
ODI 10925388
Power Train
My 2012 ford focus selectshift transmission still has problems. Ford extended the warranty for select ford focuses and fiesta with no fix. They extended warranties for 10 years on these transmissions but replace with faulty parts. My car has had transmission work done to it and each time i get it back the transmission light comes on again. It's a huge known problem that ford isn't willing to find a solution to. When…
ODI 10924873
Power Train · Steering
On a wet pavement in the rain while attempting to make a right turn into a shopping center the power steering locked up and would not turn or respond. The vehicle continued into an island curb breaking off the front left tire causing over $4,300.00 in damage. The problem with the power steering locking up during wet weather was confirmed by the repair shop. Ford motor company (customer service) was contacted but…
Crash reported
ODI 10925757
Body · Latches/Locks/Linkages · Power Train
I purchased my 2012 ford focus in july of 2016 with 29,000 miles on it and i was aware of the transmission problems when purchased. However was not notify about my door latches unable to close. Apparently october 3, 2016 ford decided to send out a recall letter claiming that my doors won't close while driving or just won't close. Asked me to take my car to the nearest dealership to get my car repaired. My back…
Crash reported
ODI 10947120
Power Train
I have had my vehicle at the ford dealership 4 times now for the transmission. I have the bucking, slipping and acceleration while driving. The rpm rev up without notice. This is a huge problem as i'm concerned driving my vehicle now. This has happened numerous time since i bought the car in february 2013. Plus a few months ago the transmission module in the computer went and i had to have the vehicle towed to the…
ODI 10919080
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 ford focus. The contact stated that the transmission failed and the vehicle was driving as if it were in neutral. The vehicle was repaired, but the vehicle stalled while driving 30 mph. The vin and failure mileage were unknown.
ODI 10927440
Power Train
While driving around 35mph, the vehicle began to slow down by its self. I had to pull off the road and coast to a stop. The engine was still running, the car was still in drive, the engines rpm's would go up, but the vehicle would not move. Like the transmission was disengaged with the engine. I had to have it towed. *tr
ODI 10919388
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 ford focus. While driving on an incline, the vehicle began to stutter without warning. Also, when the accelerator pedal was depressed, the vehicle hesitated to increase in speed. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 72,468.
ODI 10926095
Power Train
The transmission is slipping and hesitating, ford said its a design problem. I have had several near accidents because of this transmission. Ford can't fix this. I would like ford to buy back this car before i get into a bad accident.
ODI 10927063
Power Train
Ford has already replaced the transmission under extended warranty, as well as replacing the tcm. But i continue to have issues. Car shudders dramatically under initial acceleration, especially when making turns. Transmission sometimes does not engage under initial acceleration, causing the car to surge forward when it does engage. The ford focus has slipped into neutral when accelerating, especially when going…
ODI 11234488
Power Train · Software
Hi my name is [xxx] purchased 2012 ford focus hatchback in north caroling parkway ford vin: [xxx] in the past received several safety recall. 1) clutch grinding 2) car rolling back when on incline 3) system upgrade 4) latch issue i have taken my vehicle to ford dealer for all of the above with the exception of item 4 - awaiting part. My concern safety - my car still rolls back on incline and clutch makes grinding…
ODI 10919077
Power Train
Shortly after purchasing my vehicle the transmission started having issues. It has been "fixed" now several times. Currently at times when you accelerate the rpms will jump and the entire car will hesitate and vibrate. They have replaced the clutch packs a few times and the tcm and reprogrammed things several times and the issue keeps recurring. At times im not sure if the car is going to accelerate. The date i…
ODI 10914172
Electrical System · Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 ford focus. The contact noticed a strong hesitation and delay upon applying the accelerator pedal. The contact had to apply force to the accelerator pedal to increase speed. A mechanic inspected the vehicle, but was unable to replicate or diagnose the failure. The mechanic recommended that the vehicle be taken to a dealer for diagnostic testing. The manufacturer was notified of the…
ODI 10924817
Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
Takata recall.chronic transmission issues with the powerpoint transmission and clutch; services 6 plus times in 2 years for the same complaints, the dealer updates the transmission or replaces the clutch then 3 or so months later the same issues arise. When in stop and go traffic or car is shifting from 2nd gear into 3rd there is erratic shifting, bucking, her king, lurching forward, hesitation when trying to pull…
ODI 10911276
Power Train
While the car is in motion on a city street and i accelerate it jumps, jerks and shakes. It has been checked out many times. It can't be fix. I believe this problem should have a recall. This happens everyday when i drive my car.
ODI 10910696
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
Power Train
I took my 2012 ford focus to get fixed at wayne ackers ford in lake worth florida upon dropping my car off the gentleman started telling me my car isn't affected when it is and later on says i have to see if it's under warranty then tells me it needs to be at 150k miles that makes no sense at all the car is still there i'm watiing on a response.
ODI 10909861
Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
Takata recall. Transmission control module (tcm) ford recall fsa 15b22. My vehicle would struggle to shift into second and third gear whenever i was driving, so i took my vehicle to a ford dealership for the tcm to get reprogrammed, as per the manufacturer's recall in june 2016. It seemed to help with the harshness of the vehicle's shifting, until friday, september 23rd, 2016 whenever i tried to get my car to…
ODI 10910650
Power Train
The car failed while driving on a busy road due to the transmission control module failing which is under replacement recall. While at the dealership they informed me that they could not complete the repair without replacing the locked shifter. I explained that the shifter electronically locked when the transmission failed and that i did not want it replaced. I was told that they refused to continue without…
ODI 10925075
Power Train
The first time i noticed this problem i was driving down a city street, downhill, with a speed limit of 35 mph when the check engine light appeared. This normally would be a great condition to coast downhill without applying brakes or gas. My car started shaking and then kept trying to downshift, it didn't have any gear selected and started pulling itself to a stop. During rush hour this was very dangerous. I turned…
ODI 10908071
Power Train · Unknown Or Other
While driving on a feeder road in texas, taking a right hand turn, the drivers side door opened on its own due to a latch failure. No injuries, and a recall has already been issued. The car also has an ongoing issue with the transmission causing the car to lunge forward at both high and low speeds. The transmission has already been "repaired" once under warranty, but has started showing the same issues for a second…
ODI 10905773
Engine · Power Train
My wife traded in her 2009 taurus for a new 2012 focus sedan back in april 2012 at green ford. A month or so after getting the focus, it had a transmission fluid leak. Green ford fixed the problem. In mid-2015 we started to notice transmission issues like erratically shifting in second and third gear, very sluggish shift between low gears and that the upshift bags down like the vehicle might stall, bucking, kicking,…
ODI 10907322
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 ford focus. The contact stated that the vehicle shuddered and rolled backwards even when the brake pedal was depressed. In addition, the service transmission warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was towed to automax ford (located at 3301 e central texas expsy, killeen, tx) where it was diagnosed that the transmission failed and needed to be replaced. The contact stated that the…
ODI 11124333