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
Jerking and shuddering from the transmission, dual clutch assembly was replaced, and the issue started again 3 weeks out of service. *tr
ODI 10607009
Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
I was driving down a bumpy road at 40mph this morning, came to a stop at a stop sign, attempted to turn right and merge onto a busy highway with an 50mph speed limit, the car started to go and then all power cut out without warning and the "stop safely now" and "refer to owners manual" warnings came up on the left screen! Luckily, i was not fully into the traffic yet as there were several semis coming. I veered to…
ODI 10524026
Engine · Power Train
I see here that several individuals complaining have the same complaints that i do, the incline problems, the vehicle sounding like it is going to die on you. The problems when you accelerate. This is a new vehicle and have had that problem from the time we purchased it. I am thinking it is the transmission. Can someone please guide me. I still have years on the note and it is not fair to pay on something that is as…
ODI 10523975
Power Train
Transmission fails at 27900 miles on july 8th, 2013, while driving on the highway (gears don't shift), dangerously coast to the side of the road to a stop, car towed, dealer replaces the whole transmission; 1 month later, on august 14th, 2013, same issue occurs while changing lanes on highway and accelerating to do so, car suddenly refuses to change gears, car slows down to 10-15 mph (gears don't shift), dangerously…
ODI 10542976
Power Train
I purchased my first 2012 ford focus in 2011. I experienced shifting issues on several different occasions. I had to take it back to the dealership several times to get looked at because each time i had taken it, the dealer insisted that it was driving correctly and that it was due to the new type of transmission except each time they would "reprogram" the transmission and send me on my way. I wouldn't be 10 minutes…
ODI 10608369
Engine · Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
Transmission issues, jerking, jumping, jolting forward, sluggish, lack of power, feels like the car is going to cut off. This happens at slow speeds, fast speeds, at a stop, idling, etc. You name a condition of the car at various speeds and it has transmission issues. I took it to ford to fix and they said it was a "known" issue, they updated the software and calibrated. It still has the same issues, the problem is…
ODI 10588949
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 ford focus. The contact stated that while at a stop, the vehicle jerked and failed to accelerate when depressing the accelerator pedal. In addition, the contact stated that the vehicle would roll away when parked on a slight incline. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where the failure was unable to be replicated. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired.…
ODI 10545239
Power Train
I bought as a ford pre-owned. I did not notice the transmission shuddering. After owning the car for about a week. I started noticing the transmission starting to get jerky. I contacted the dealership, and was told that they performed the update before i bought the car. They also stated that there was nothing that could be done because that is the way the new transmission are.it is not getting any better. If i could…
ODI 10523149
Power Train
I own a 2012 ford focus which has had been to fairway ford in placentia for the transmission recalls. The transmission slips, drops and lunges forward even after numerous updated programs. I have also had the fuel pump replaced and fuel tank as both were defective.
ODI 11234444
Power Train
This car had multiple transmission issues and taken to ford for expensive repairs that never sold the issues. The transmission would often hesitate when trying to accelerate. Other times it would leach forward while stoped. It was plagued with issues and after spending thousands at ford with no resolution we sold the car so not to have to deal with it anymore.
ODI 11231204
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System · Power Train
Issue 1: the vehicle is on its third clutch in the 2 years since purchase and continues to have transmission issues. When applying gas it stutters, lurches, or responds as if not taking gas. This week: three times turning from stop sign left, right from stop sign, and right from parking lot. Apply gas to accelerate and vehicles stutters, pauses, and stalls for a moment. Two of the three, particularly one came close…
ODI 10652846
Engine · Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
We first noticed when we bought the car that it was jerky when accelerating, was told that is the way the car drives. Went on a road trip and trying to accelerate to expressway wouldn't go just revved then jerked out into traffic, we almost got killed and had to go to the shoulder to avoid accident. This happened multiple times and was very unsafe. We got to the point we were afraid to drive it, cause we didn't know…
ODI 10537299
Power Train
When i bought my focus i thought i was getting a 6 speed automatic transmission because that's what it said on the sticker but now i find out i have a manual transmission(that works off computer) that jerks and stammers after stopped and trying to go up slight incline. The car is embarrassing to have anyone ride in. Yes the dealership reprogrammed the trans but its back to dancing around when going up slight…
ODI 10522154
Electrical System · Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System · Power Train
I purchased a new 2012 ford focus ev on june 7, 2013. Twice (still in june), while driving at speeds approximately 50 mph, the "stop safely now" warning came on and the vehicle lost power. Both times i was able to restart the vehicle within a couple of minutes. I made sure to note all the indicators to provide the ford service techs as much information as possible. When i brought the vehicle in to be serviced, the…
ODI 10542983
Power Train · Steering
My first incident was driving out of a parking lot, the power steering message appeared with a strange beeping noise followed by an extremely difficult to move steering wheel. When i turned off my car and got it back on, the power steering was back to its normal levels. Later the next day, the car was in movement over 30mph while driving through the highway and the power steering message came on again making my car…
ODI 10523209
Power Train
I have an automatic focus se, and at 2000 rpm there is a grinding noise and loss of power (sluggishness in acceleration). The grinding noise started to happen at around 2000 miles but only occasionally. Now, it happens 100% of the time. I took it to ford service and they confirmed hearing the noise. They also have a code in their database for this issue. However, they say that they don't have a fix for it. *tr
ODI 10521414
Power Train
I purchased my 2012 ford focus new from am authorized ford dealer. A few days after purchase i noticed that the transmission seemed to slip in an out of gear when accelerating. The problem is worse on hills. Further the vehicle will roll backward when at a low idle on a hill with the engine running. I took the vehicle into the dealer where i purchased it and he said it was fine. But today i was alarmed at how much…
ODI 10521213
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 ford focus. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle failed to accelerate normally as the accelerator pedal had to be forced down in order for the vehicle to accelerate. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the mechanic diagnosed the vehicle as the clutch assembly needing to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the…
ODI 10542724
Power Train
Ford motor company admittedly engineered a defective "automatic clutch transmission" and put it to market. I, as a consumer, was sold a car that was labeled/ticketed with an "automatic transmission". I was adamant about the style of transmission as i commute with 40% of driving within city limits. I did not know, nor was it disclosed that, the design of the transmission was a hybrid computerized clutch. A clutch…
ODI 10608393
Power Train
The car shift hard when taking off at stop light it fill sometimes that the car can not go shift hard then go. *tr
ODI 10520293
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 ford focus. The contact stated that while accelerating from a stop, the vehicle hesitated and started vibrating violently. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The technician diagnosed that the clutch needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired but the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer, who was unable to duplicate the failure. The manufacturer was not made…
ODI 10761249
Power Train · Unknown Or Other
While driving the car, i noticed that the car was shifting odd. There was no power in the low gears. Shifting from 1st to 2nd was very harsh. When i brought it to ford they said i needed a new clutch. I bought the car with 30000 miles on it and was surprised by this. It was replaced under warranty. Then in september of 2014 i started having the same issues. During that time i had put on 40000 or so. Brought it back…
ODI 10715441
Power Train
The transmission shutters and hesitates to shift into gear while accelerating from stop. Have taken it to ford multiple times and problem comes back every time. *tr
ODI 10621889
Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
I purchased my vehicle in december of 2012 and by may of 2013, the vehicle had been in and out of the shop for months. The most substantial issue was an issue with speed control in the car while on the freeway. At about 20 miles an hour the car would have difficulty going up to 40mph, but would then jerk up to higher speeds afterward. The clutch system was replaced in the car on may 24, 2013 and seemed to be fine,…
ODI 10592386
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System · Power Train
Update 05/20/2013 this vehicle keeps getting worse: ?reverse does not work very well as it takes a long time to function. On a slight decline the car rolls forward and reverse has difficulty engaging. ?from a stop at a stop sign or red light, the car will attempt to lunge forward sometimes. ?from a stop at a stop sign or red light, the car will often not accelerate when the accelerator pedal is pressed. ?at any…
ODI 10512867