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
Took it in for a recall, but it is still doing the same thing, they said they may charge me this time if it is something different, but it's not its doing the exact same thing
ODI 10786749
Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
In 2014 i was driving from grand forks, nd to bemidji, mn on the interstate going around 60 when my car shuddered and slowed down to close to 15. I was able to get onto the shoulder after being stranded in the middle of nowhere i was able to call for help. My car was then taken the the ford dealership in bemidji and i had someone pick me up and was able to bring me back to grand forks. (ford had refused to give a…
ODI 10783278
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 ford focus. While driving 30 mph, the vehicle started to vibrate. The contact stated that the accelerator pedal was depressed; however, there was a hesitation before the vehicle responded. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the clutch needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the repair failed to remedy the…
ODI 10854392
Power Train
The vehicle has a grinding noise when shifting gears. It will also shudder and shake when driving. Vehicle has had all updates done by the dealer and ford motor company and the issue still persists. Ford said they are unable to fix the issue with the dual clutch.
ODI 10782965
Power Train
During acceleration from stop, the 2012 ford focus began stalling when automatically shifting. A check engine indication turned on when the car stalled. The ford focus then shifted into a higher gear and accelerated very slowly. On the highway the focus accelerated slowly and sometimes shifted momentarily into neutral while the shifter is set to drive and the accelerator is pressed. This was indicated by a change in…
ODI 10782611
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 ford focus. The contact had the clutch replaced on the vehicle, but it continued to jerk each time the accelerator pedal was depressed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, but the failure could not be duplicated. The failure recurred. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 30,000. Updated 12/20/16*lj
ODI 10916569
Power Train
My 2012 ford focus stalled in traffic. I was stopped at a red light and when traffic signal turned green, my vehicle stalled while attempting to accelerate. I had no power to moved forward. The needle for shifting of gears went all the way over to 8 &9. Transmission light came on. Vehicle continued to stall in traffic & transmission light stayed on. This happened on october 07, 2015.
ODI 10788251
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 ford focus. While at a stop sign, the vehicle failed to accelerate. The vehicle was towed to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 63,000.
ODI 10780760
Engine · Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
While driving car lost per and almost caused a major accident i was going 65 mph computer said my transmission was not in park.
ODI 10780006
Power Train
Had the car for 10 days, went to start, and received a notice "transmission failure- service now" the car ended up getting towed, and needed new tms. Even after the fix, the car transmission drives awful. Car shifts at odd times, and has extremely slow pick up from a complete stock. Im terrified that something is going to happen to me while driving the car! Ive seen over 1,000 other complaints about this same…
ODI 10780808
Electrical System · Latches/Locks/Linkages · Power Train · Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 ford focus. Within two weeks of purchasing the vehicle, it failed to start and the key was not recognized in the ignition. Also, the 6 speed automatic transmission failed to shift appropriately and the contact had to turn the vehicle off and back on due to the failure. There was also a sudden loss of eps and the steering assist fault warning indicator flashed. The vehicle became difficult…
ODI 10992644
Power Train
Delay on starting, check eng light illuminated, vehicle in revers and would not move. Turned vehicle off, cycled key and nothing. Cycled key 3-4 more times nothing. Cycled key heard clicking noise in dash area, cycled key one more time, vehicle started and transmission engaged, check engine light was on. Drove it back to the dealer.
ODI 10779121
Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
Bought a new 2012 ford focus for my daughter so she would be safe. She just moved across the state for college. We have had constant symptoms with the transmission and she has been on the freeway 3 times when the car suddenly just comes to a crawl with the engine shaking and jerking. This makes the car unresponsive. Dealer updated tcm - pcm and replaced clutch and throw out bearing in august 2015. September 2015 she…
ODI 10778608
Electrical System · Power Train
Shuttering, no power to wheels, very slow and suddenly engaging, excessive clutch slip, lost reverse. Engine light came on. I was trying to cross traffic, at the stop sign i proceeded to go across traffic to the median turn lane. Car would not engage gear, when it did it was very slow and no power even with gas mashed to the floor. All this time i had cars approaching me from the south bound lane, very dangerous and…
ODI 10777987
Electrical System · Power Train
My car only has 4500 miles! The cars transmission is junk! The car is not safe to drive period! There is a recall on the transmission! On the city streets, i have ruined two 700 wheels trying to park on a hill! The car will not hold in drive or reverse! I had a highway patrol car behind me at a light, i was going right, there was a slight upgrade. When i took my foot off the gas the car rolled backwards in drive,…
ODI 10782041
Electrical System · Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
The transmission clipped as to a 4th replaced faulty clutch while backing into the garage. The car jerked backwards out of know where and hit the side of the garage while backing in to park. The rear fender, bumper and parking aid sensors are now damaged thank you to a faulty transmission and clutch. I am tired of not feeling safe with my daughter in the car. *tr
Crash reported
ODI 10775314
Electrical System · Power Train · Unknown Or Other
My wife and child were at a red light and when the light turned green and the gas pedal was pressed, the vehicle did not move only revved causing the man behind her to inch very close behind due to the light then honking his horn and yelling. In addition, after my wife and child returned home, i went to run to the store only to find that the vehicle does not turn over, not even sound like its attempting to as there…
ODI 10761422
Power Train
I have received my third service bulletin on my 2012 ford focus transmission.ford just keeps extending the warranty on certain parts of the transmission.with so many things that can go wrong with this transmission i believe ford should give a lifetime warranty for this transmission or replace them.had i any knowledge of these problems i never would have bought this car. Thank you
ODI 10761777
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 ford focus. While driving 35 mph, the vehicle stalled and the transmission warning indicator illuminated on the instrument panel. The contact was able to restart the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the transmission module and seals needed to be repaired and replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The…
ODI 10760772
Power Train · Steering · Suspension
Excessive shuddering/shaking upon acceleration, vehicle does not seem to have any power. On 8/28 i was stopped at light in drive and vehicle would not move, after changing gears i finally was able to drive it, a short time later vehicle would not move again in drive but the engine light came on, on the way to the dealership vehicle lost power and would only go 15 mph crawled to the dealer with emergency flashers.…
ODI 10763789
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 ford focus. While driving 60 mph, the vehicle stalled and the check engine light illuminated on the instrument panel. As a result, the contact ran over a concrete curb. The vehicle restarted after the incident, but failed to move. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, where it was diagnosed that the tcm short circuited and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The…
ODI 10759831
Electrical System · Power Train
Vehicle moving transmission disengages gear vehicle needs to be restarted to reset transmission,veh stopped at traffic control device light, stop sign,railroad crossing transmission disengages gear. Veh needs to be shut off and restarted to be able to move. Veh in said situation refuses to actknowledge park signal so. That it can be restarted.veh has been in motion and had this happen veh has been stopped and this…
ODI 10790499
Power Train
On august 20, 2015, i was driving my ford focus on route 38 in illinois; dashboard light came on indicating "malfunction transmission service now." immediately, i visited the nearest vehicle service repair shop and requested that the serviceman check my transmission fluid. I just thought that maybe something happened while i was getting an oil change. The serviceman was very nice to check my vehicle at no charge.…
ODI 10750064
Power Train
On the date of the incident my family and i were getting on the highway headed to the beach, when i went to press the accelerator to merge on the highway the rpms went up but the car lost all acceleration for for about 5 seconds causing us to lose speed while merging. The car then changed gear really hard and jumped us forward almost causing an accident. The check engine light came on. This vehicle has been in 3…
ODI 10749905
Power Train
While driving down the freeway the car started to coast and engine went to an idle. The indicator for transimission position went blank. I was nearly hit by the vehicle behind me. The next week i was pulling out into traffic and it did the same thing and was almost broadsided by a delivery van. The car moved out into traffic and then stopped for almost 2 minutes. Later down the road it cut out on the highway again,…
ODI 10761074