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
Had a 2012 ford focus, that went into world ford here in pensacola, florida five times due to the transmission issue. It had staled out on us in the middle of a very busy intersection, with our two grandchildren, seating in the back... They are very dangers cars.
ODI 11255587
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 ford focus. The contact stated that the vehicle hesitated drastically and would not accelerate when approaching a red light. Suddenly, the vehicle surged into an intersection and "transmission bad..service now" appeared on the instrument panel. The vehicle was driven to bob thomas ford lincoln (310 w coliseum blvd, fort wayne, in 46805, [redacted]) where it was diagnosed that a new…
ODI 11232507
Power Train
Car shudders failed multiple times taken to ford dealer for recalls clothes replaced flashed tcm module multiple repairs by dealer and serviced by dealer also purchased service program for vehicle all documented had to get towed to delearship because of stationary failure said not to drive
ODI 11003634
Electrical System · Power Train
I have taken my car in for service 16-18 times for problems with the sync and the transmission since i bought this car. I have had both the sync module and the transmission module reset repeatedly and finally replaced. I have had the clutch replaced twice in two years. The worse incident and the reason for the second clutch was because the car's transmission failed completely while i was driving approx. 45 miles an…
ODI 10822649
Power Train
I was driving my ford focus one morning in reverse after pulling out of a parking lot. When i went back t drive and started accelerating the car didn't accelerate. I got the error light saying " service car immediately" i finally got the car home (thankful i was only a few hundred yards away). Car has since been incredibly shaky and sporadic with the acceleration. I had the car taken to auto zone for a engine test…
ODI 10730569
Electrical System · Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 ford focus. The contact stated that there was a random failure in which the various instrument cluster gauges flashed and the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was taken to a dealer more than five times, but they could not duplicate or remedy the failure. The manufacturer was notified and provided no solution to the dealer for months. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure…
ODI 10821730
Power Train
Entering expressway the car lost power. The engine continued to run but there was no drive train. This cause a very unsafe condition as there was no notice at all. I was almost hit in the rear due to this. I coasted to the side and shut down the car and restarted. The car went into gear and i started driving. Less than an a mile it happened again. I continued to stay i the right lane and drove slowly. I called the…
ODI 10723962
Power Train
Was traveling at about 35 mph, car lost power, rpms went up, car started rolling backwards. After a few minutes and tries i was able to get the car home (happened [redacted] home also)
ODI 10724954
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 ford focus. The contact stated that the vehicle started to lose power and stalled. The vehicle was taken to the dealer several times, but they could not locate a failure. When the failure occurred, the vehicle would restart but could not move. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the transmission needed to be replaced. The contact filed a complaint with the…
ODI 10722996
Power Train
I was driving on a four lane highway around 1030 pm.. I started up a hill when all of a sudden and i do mean sudden! Lost all power to the transmission and if there had been a lot of cars on the road i could of been injured or killed.. I have had previous problems with the transmission shuttering rolls back when you come to a stop on a hill..
ODI 10731837
Power Train
The car shudders/hesitate when going from first o second gear in the aromatic transmission/6 speed transmission. I have had it checked by a ford dealership and they informed me the clutch/transmission is going. This is the second transmission for this care and now i am looking at a third one to be put in. Ford has made a transmission that is faulty in m eyes.
ODI 10721690
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 ford focus. The contact stated that the vehicle sped up and slowed down independently due to the transmission. The contact stated that there was a hesitation when shifting from one gear to the next. Also, while stopped at a traffic light or stop sign, the engine revved while the brake pedal was depressed. The vehicle was taken to pat milliken ford ([redacted], redford charter twp, mi…
ODI 11078706
Power Train
The transmission jerks and will not shift to gears
ODI 10852615
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 ford focus. While traveling 35 mph and coming to a complete stop, the vehicle proceeded into the middle of traffic due to brake failure. The vehicle was previously repaired under a recall; however, the failure was persistent. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the clutch assembly needed to be updated and possibly replaced. The vehicle was reprogramed, but not…
ODI 10785159
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 ford focus. The contact stated that there was a progressing failure with the transmission clutch. The vehicle was taken to the dealer more than five times, but they were unable to replicate and diagnose the failure. While driving at highway speeds, the vehicle independently reversed while being operated in the drive gear. The vehicle was unable to be driven due to the failure. The…
ODI 10983131
Power Train
When excellerating the car shuddered shifting into 2nd gear, had loss of speed and check engine light came on. This continued until the car was shut off for several hours and then drove fine. This pattern of shuddering and not shifting correctly happened for 1 week until i was able to get an appointment with the dealership where i purchased the car. The transmission seal was replaced and after picking up the car, it…
ODI 10722159
Power Train
Completely stopped accelerating, janky transmission and constant rolling when accelerating from a stop. I have never had any real issues or any warning lights come on with this car until it completely stopped accelerating while on the freeway with a two year old in my backseat. All of my lights/ ac/ radio still worked but the car wouldn't drive, it almost felt as if it was in neutral because the engine would rev but…
ODI 10715050
Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
While driving in stop and go traffic, my cars engine light came on, as i was accelerating to move forward in line a warning stating the transmission is overheating pull over safely for 8 minutes. This is the fourth time something has went wrong with the transmission since buying this car in september of 2012. The first time this happened i was driving on the interstate going 70 miles per hour and i didn't have…
ODI 10714795
Engine · Power Train · Unknown Or Other
I have been to my ford dealership 10 times last year and 4 times already this year. I have multiple check engine light that came on and each time they replace a part on my car. I had my car last week for service and now it's back this week again for service. I have all my repair receipts and i am completely sadden that ford cannot do anything for me as i called the ford cooperate office and have their specialist…
ODI 10714626
Power Train
My daughter was driving to work and the car started pulling like a stick shift and stalling. Shortly after, the warning flashed across the screen, "transmission malfunction. Service now". She pulled over and turned the car off. When she turned the car back on, it was still pulling. She drove for a block or two to park the car near a friend's house. She thought she could at least make it to work only to find the car…
ODI 10715056
Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 ford focus. While driving at unknown speeds with the cruise control activated, the rpms accelerated. Additionally, the clutch was slipping without warning. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer (ford of clermont located at 1101 e highway 50 clermont, fl 3471[redacted]) where it was diagnosed that the transmission control module, electronic control module, and clutch needed to be…
ODI 11000385
Electrical System · Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 ford focus. The contact stated that while driving at 40 mph, the vehicle lost power. In addition, the accelerator pedal was depressed but the vehicle failed to accelerate as the rpms increased. Also, the contact mentioned that the horn failed to function. The failure recurred on numerous occasions. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, who diagnosed that a module in the transmission needed…
ODI 10732093
Power Train
Car lost total ability to accelerate, as if it slipped into neutral. I was attempting to get into the passing lane. The transmission failed to shift but went into a state that appeared to be neutral. The rpms went through the roof and the car was suddenly decelerating as i was trying to merge into the passing lane, a large truck literally almost collided with my rear end as the event was so spontaneous that i had…
ODI 10725711
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 ford focus. While driving 40 mph, the transmission failed and the vehicle stalled. As a result, the contact crashed into another vehicle. There were no injuries and a police report was not filed. The vehicle occurred on several occasions. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the transmission failed. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure persisted. The…
Crash reported
ODI 10724123
Power Train
Car had been into dealer many times for transmission clutch - car shutter at low speed, rolls back after putting in park. Purchased car new and reported problem. At first i was told it was because it was a standard automatic. Three times they claimed they reprogrammed it. Dealer finally agreed that it needed a new clutch. Feb. 12 and would order part. While driving on a freeway 150 miles from home, car suddenly…
ODI 10713928