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
Letter regarding problems with 2012 ford focus and insufficient customer resolution of those problems. *smd the consumer stated the transmission was serviced multiple timed, with only short term improvement. The dealer informed the consumer, ford designed the transmission to perform as the old style clutch type transmission. Ford was able to improve the mpg by designing the transmission in that manner. The consumer…
ODI 10662802
Power Train
On october 7th, 2014 my car (ford focus 2012) began experiencing some transmission issues. It would jerk extremely hard when the gas pedal was pushed. It would only accelerate a little before finally jerking into second gear. The car acted as though it didn't want to shift gears. I took the car into the ford dealership where i had purchased the car and they told me that it needed a new clutch piece and resealed the…
ODI 10749697
Engine · Power Train
For several months i noticed significant shuttering of the transmission when accelerating from a stop into low gears. Took the car to dealership for repair, per warranty extension provided by ford (field service action number 14m01). Several days after that completed service, the engine light turned on -- and was on and off over a period of approximately one week. The car also periodically jerked forward…
ODI 10641645
Power Train
From 2012 to october 2014, at low speeds the vehicle began to shutter, so much so that the vehicle felt as it were going to stall while in traffic. In addition to this, while on a hill the vehicle would roll backwards. I called ford several times to make an appointment during this time period, however was told over the phone " that's just how the transmission works" and they couldn't do anything to correct it. After…
ODI 10684207
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 ford focus. While driving 65 mph, the check engine warning light illuminated and all the gears failed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the transmission computer failed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 71,000.
ODI 10762214
Power Train
When starting from a complete stop, the car jerks, shutters and the gears grind & despite having this vehicle in for service over 12 documented times, nothing has ever been done. Just as recently as 8/4/15 the transmission was serviced again, replacing the clutch, and it drove great for just under 5 days and then i simply stopped at a stop sign and when i went to pull out the vehicle jerked and bucked, nearly…
ODI 10747740
Power Train
This issue started to happen pretty much out of nowhere. I was going from 2nd gear to 3rd gear and all of a sudden it seemed my car was going to stall. It started to shake and studded violently and i quickly stepped on the clutch, took it out of gear, and put it back into third. This time it went and moved fine but as time progressed it has gotten worse. *tr
ODI 10669955
Power Train
Excessive shuddering on acceleration from a stop. Te engine will not start sometimes. The transmission failure light comes on.
ODI 11253753
Engine · Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
The car was driving fine and all of a sudden the power train quit working despite the fact that the engine was operating correctly. Because of the loss of power, i was endanger of getting hit by other cars. The sudden loss of power is a hazard. The manufacturer said the resulting loss of power train was due to a transmission control module. This particular model has been plagued by transmission problems throughout…
ODI 10694953
Power Train
While driving, the vehicle loses power. The engine is running, but there is no power to the drivetrain. There is no revving ? Just a loss of power. The first time this happened, it was along a back road. There was no warning, the car just started slowing down. My daughter braked and came to a stop ? Thankfully as there was no traffic. She put the car in park, then back into drive. The car went into reverse. She put…
ODI 10659628
Power Train
The transmission shudders while accelerating and once it is hot, the transmission slips really bad and goes into neutral
ODI 11255426
Power Train
Purchased car march 29th 2014 with 12k miles. Shortly after car would shutter consistently upon acceleration and not excel in a timely manner.on sept 25th was driving and the car and it did not want to move from a stop. Rpm would would just go to 4 or 5 and eventually engage. I was able to drive it a mile home and park it. Took it to the ford dealer a few days later when they could get it in. They replaced the body…
ODI 10735020
Power Train · Steering
1.power steering goes out at any given time, whether its initial crank or driving at any speeds. It appears to occur more so in the warmer months of the year. 2. Transmission slips, chatters, rollbacks while in gear, hesitation, delayed response. I have taken vehicle to dealership multiple times, they said they cant get the power steering to re-occur so there was nothing wrong with car! They said the transmission…
ODI 10692993
Power Train · Suspension
I purchased this ford on sept 22, 12... It had 83 miles on it.. I am the only owner. Since then its been in the dealer for service over 10 times. I am on my (3)third clutch system to stop the shutter and loud noises it makes. The last clutch was installed on sept 23, 14. And after a week its back to its same jerking/shutters and the noise is loud when you make turns. Its really nice when i try to get a buyer to test…
ODI 10644005
Power Train
I purchased a used 2012 focus recently and a few days later on 9/22/14 i was driving around 50 mph when the rpms just shot up. I let off the gas and pressed down on it again and the engine revved up but again the car did not respond. I pulled over to the shoulder and tried to change the gear to neutral, then reverse, then back to drive and each gear did not respond to the gas. After shutting the car off i tried to…
ODI 10639132
Engine · Power Train · Steering
At a stop light car in drive brakes lock, shift gear locks. Message appears transmission not in park. Car takes at least 5 to 10 minutes to turn back over to start up. Car stalls to go into different speeds, accelerates when turning a corner. *tr
ODI 10637793
Engine · Power Train
When accelerating from a stopped position, the transmission slips gears and the car lurches forward or stalls and then lurches. I have almost rear ended several cars on many occasions. The car also lurches backwards when in reverse. I have taken the vehicle in twice for service. It is in for service as i am submitting this report. The first time, i was told there were recalls completed on the vehicle. I never…
ODI 10692395
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 ford focus. While driving 40 mph, the automatic transmission was unable to shift into different gears. The vehicle was towed and taken to an independent mechanic. The technician stated that a part known as the "fork" fell within the transmission and the transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure…
ODI 10639730
Engine And Engine Cooling · Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
The engine light came on while driving, saying check transmission. The transmission is not shifting the car shakes or vibrate when the peed change. *tr
ODI 10637150
Electronic Stability Control · Power Train
I was driving home when a light message on my dash came on saying "hill start assist not available" and the car lost complete power to the wheels, motor revved but i wasn't going anywhere. I tried putting in a sport mode to see if could shift via toggle switch, but still no gears. I got to the side of the road and my check engine light was on and traction control light was on. I shut the car off hoping it would…
ODI 10632387
Power Train
Driving in heavy traffic on a limited access highway, the transmission apparently shifted into neutral, and would not respond to shift level action [shifting from 'drive' to 'sport' modes]. I was able to coast to a stop on the shoulder. After shutting off the engine, and waiting a few minutes i restarted and the car drove normally. The car drove normally for the next two days. On the third day, the same failure.…
ODI 10632349
Power Train
We have been experiencing on multiple occasions a transmission shudder and loss of acceleration during shifting.
ODI 10733513
Power Train
While coming to a stop at an intersection. A warning message appeared stating the "hill assist" is not functioning. When the light turned green and i gave it gas the car would not move and the engine rpm ran up. The car would not move in drive, reverse or standard. I turned the car engine off thinking it might reset itself. Instead, when i turned the key nothing happened. It would also not shift out of park. I was…
ODI 10630697
Power Train
Purchased vehicle new from golden circle ford, jackson tn. I have made complaints to ford corporate about the transmission and tremendous shudder, loosing power and not shifting into lower gears. Area rep advised for me to get another opinion from dealer 100 miles from me and he would call back but he never did. Local service department says shudder is normal and service manager has same vehicle that does the same.…
Crash reported
ODI 10644177
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 ford focus. While driving, the vehicle jerked while attempting to accelerate. Also, on several occasions, the vehicle appeared to stall. The cause of the failures was not determined. Ford of kirkland ([redacted] ne, kirkland, wa) and the manufacturer were notified of the failures. The failure mileage was 7,000. *pm *tp
ODI 11258381