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.
Engine · Power Train
Vehicle lost drivetrain power on the freeway. I went to accelerate in very heavy traffic, and the engine revved without moving forward (similar to someone depressing the clutch and accelerating). Shifted the car into neutral, back into drive in order to jog the transmission into operation, that did not work. I shifted into the 'sport' mode in the transmission thinking that would help, that didn't work. I had enough…
ODI 10712449
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 ford focus. The contact stated that the transmission stopped shifting out of third gear and the contact was unable to accelerate and the check engine light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where the transmission was reprogrammed. The repair failed to remedy the failure. The contact mentioned that the vehicle continued to shutter. The failure mileage was 55,000.
ODI 10712162
Power Train
When i try to accelerate from i stop the transmission try's to engage and once it does engage it also disengages causing loss in power and/or no acceleration while the transmission and rpms rev as there in no movement from the car. *tr
ODI 10713237
Latch · Power Train
2012 ford focus. Consumer writes in regards to transmission stalling and a side door latch recall. *ld the consumer stated after attempting to repair the vehicle on 3 different occasions the vehicle continued to stall. The parts necessary to complete the recall for the door latch were not available. The consumer requested a full refund for the vehicle. *js
ODI 10970189
Power Train
Four transmission fixes for clutch assembly due to shuddering and one complete breakdown. One fix for losing acceleration while turning left at traffic light.
ODI 11243266
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 ford focus. When approaching a stop sign, the vehicle would roll backwards without warning. The failure recurred on numerous occasions. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 52,882.
ODI 10712653
Engine · Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
I was driving the vehicle down the highway and it all of a sudden lost power and would not shift and slowed down to around 40mph automatically and almost caused me to be hit from the vehicle behind me and had to immediately pull of to the shoulder. A message came up on the hud/display and said transmission malfunction service now!. I then shut the car off at a parking lot and let the car sit for over an hour and…
ODI 10705428
Power Train · Steering
Steering assist malfunction when starting vehicle, making it impossible to drive. However when restarted and "warmed up" vehicle function. Ford seems to be ignoring the issue as it did with transmission malfunction. Today may 5 i return to metro ford. *tr
ODI 10714563
Engine · Power Train
The parking aid light came on and the car won't start! I have had the car in three times for transmission and shaking and it has yet to be fixed. The car does not accelerate properly and is going back in again today. Ford will not buy me out of my loan or work with me on replacing it. I bought this for my daughter and i do not feel safe with her driving it at all! *tr
ODI 10705348
Engine · Power Train · Suspension
Purchased new and within 40,000 miles the clutch has failed two times and the transmission module has failed once and has had to be reprogrammed twice. The suspension makes loud noises on the front end whenever you hit any bump. I feel unsafe driving this car because it can lose the ability to accelerate at any time without warning.
ODI 10763934
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 ford focus. While driving 65 mph, the vehicle hesitated and "pull over for six minutes" was displayed across the message board. The failure recurred on numerous occasions. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic on multiple occasions who diagnosed that the transmission and multiple other parts needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure recurred. The…
ODI 10851331
Power Train
2012 ford focus. Consumer writes in regards to vehicle transmission assembly problems. *smd the consumer experienced an intermittent loss of transmission engagement while driving. The consumer recevied a letter from ford, warning her of the problem.*jb
ODI 10711750
Power Train
I was driving to work this morning. As i was driving my car stopped accelerating. I had to coast off of the interstate and once stopped it would not move at all. I got a warning that the transmission was hot and to stop safely. Recently i had the clutch replaced and was assured by the dealership that they had fixed the problem. *tr
ODI 10702474
Power Train
Dps6 - transmission- aug 2013 went in for shuddering, sept 2014 went in for shuddering, nov 2014 went in for shuddering, march 2015 shuddering , october 2015 - shuddering, october 2016 shuddering, november 2016, shuddering, september 2017, shuddering, november 2017, shuddering , january 2018, shuddering. Driving and accelerated at s stop sign and went out of gear at a stoplight was unable to move forward at the…
ODI 11232442
Power Train
Driving on i-97 south at speed with cruise control engaged, the car suddenly "raced" and slowed down and accelerator did not respond to more power with cars and truck approaching from behind. I managed to pull over, compose ,myself shut down. Car then restarted and i continued on and then it happened again. I proceeded to dave's auto service in annapolis my mechanic who diagnosed that i need to go to ford dealer to…
ODI 10701805
Power Train
Tl*the contact owns a 2012 ford focus. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 60 mph, the accelerator pedal was depressed but the vehicle did not accelerate. The vehicle was restarted. The failure recurred numerous times. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the transmission needed to be reset. The vehicle was repaired but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was made aware…
ODI 10702477
Engine · Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 ford focus. When driving, turning, and switching lanes, the vehicle hesitated and sputtered. In addition, the check engine indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the power train control module and clutch failed. The dealer (allan vigil ford, [redacted], morrow, ga 30260, [redacted]) stated that they would have to charge to run a…
ODI 11130244
Engine · Power Train
This has happened multiple times, but on sunday 3/15/15. My car has flashed hill assist not working and not in park when it was indeed in park after the rpm go up to 5 & 6 at any given time and forcing me to pull over. My car would start, but would not go into gear. When this happen before i was on the interstate doing 70 and the car jumps out of gear and i can no longer go, so i have had to pull over and luckily…
ODI 10694734
Electrical System · Engine · Power Train
I purchased the car used in early 2014. I had this car not even two years and the transmission is a serious problem. The car shakes, rattles, and stalls as i'm driving. The letter i received from ford states that this is a normal function of the car. The transmission fluid on my car is leaking and contaminated. The transmission fluid would be almost empty in 24 hours. In order to use my car for a day, i would need…
ODI 10694974
Electrical System · Power Train
This has happened multiple times, but on tuesday 3/12/15. My car has flashed transmission malfunction, parking aid malfunction, hill assist not working. My car would start, but would not go into gear. Two cops had to push my car to the side of the road since i was in the middle of rush hour traffic. I have had this happen on the interstate doing 75 and the car jumps out of gear and i can no longer go, so i have had…
ODI 10693910
Electronic Stability Control · Engine · Power Train · Traction Control System
The traction control in the vehicle operates in an unsafe manner in snowy road conditions. When climbing a slight grade in snow, the traction control continually reduces engine power to the point that the vehicle will no longer move forward. As the vehicle slows to a stop while modulating the accelerator, the engine will not rev above 1500rpm without the traction control cutting off power. Controlled and sustained…
ODI 10692332
Engine · Power Train
Transmission shutters, feels like its skipping a gear, rolls backward down hill in drive. The vehicle's transmission, in the middle of an intersection, stalled and would not shift into a gear. This incident almost caused a wreck. *tr the vehicle has been at 3 different ford dealerships 7 different times for transmission issues. Ford refuses to admit that there is a serious issue with the transmission and is making…
ODI 10701816
Power Train
The automatic transmission in the ford focus has a clutch that slips without warning. The car shudders and won't accelerate. I was almost hit when making a turn and the car shuddered and stopped in the middle of the turn. Another driver had to take emergency evasive action to avoid hitting me. I took my car to the dealership and ford service says there is definitely a problem but they cannot fix it because they…
ODI 10703771
Electrical System · Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 ford focus. While driving at various speeds, the engine stalled without warning. The vehicle was able to be restarted. Approximately 30 seconds later, the engine stalled and did not restart. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the control module and the transmission failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired five times, but the failure recurred.…
ODI 10852916
Power Train
While the transmission does act different than a normal automatic i've never had any problems until now i was driving 35 mph and suddenly the car would not move forward any more the engine would just hits high rpms which is funny cause this car has never hit a high rpm while not in gear it has a rev limiter anyway i coasted to a stop i tried to use the sport option to get the transmission to shift nope so i turn the…
ODI 10689584