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
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 ford focus. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start and the gear failed to engage. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the driver's residence. A mechanic came to the contact's home and diagnosed that the transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was later taken to another independent mechanic and, while driving, the transmission warning…
ODI 11287212
Power Train
This is the third summer my transmission stopped working. I was driving to work on the high way and when i stepped on the gas pedal the acceleration meter went up but the car was slowing down. I pulled over to the side of the road and the transmission malfunction screen came up on the dashboard and the car needed to be towed to a shop. Ever time this happened (3 so far) i was driving on the highway and it cost me…
ODI 11232565
Power Train
I bought my cpo 2012 focus in 2015. Within days, i experienced the transmission lagging and the car excessively rolling back in reverse on inclines (i literally have to drive with two feet when braking on an incline in my automatic transmission car or i will roll backwards into the next car!) i had the car re-flashed once at the dealership, but it did not do anything. After further research, i was hesitant on taking…
ODI 11232528
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 ford focus. While at an intersection, the contact depressed the accelerator pedal, but the vehicle failed to accelerate. Also, the transmission malfunction service indicator illuminated. The contact moved to the shoulder of the road, turned the vehicle off and back on, and the vehicle returned to normal. The vehicle was taken to healey ford lincoln (2528 ny-17m, goshen, ny 10924,…
ODI 11232466
Power Train
My ford focus shutters and does not accelerate properly. I have had my dual clutch replaced by ford 2 times and the problems persist. Now car is now out or warranty with 120,000 miles and now ford claims it's my problem. I first got my clutch replaced at 60,000 miles, then 85,000 miles and the problems keep reoccurring. My car can't accelerate without shaking and shuttering and it poses a hazard when in traffic. It…
ODI 11232375
Power Train
Aggressive jerking when shifting at lower gears during acceleration (multiple times per week; first occurrence in 2012) sudden, but temporary, loss of power with rpm spike during highway driving (like shifting to neutral). Has occurred while accelerating and merging from an on-ramp and while driving at steady highway speeds (~1-2 events per month; first occurrence in 2016)
ODI 11232265
Power Train
Transmission excessive shudder,,,pulling into traffic you dont know if car will stall or go when accelerator is pushed,,bought car for my daughter,,,ford should be ashamed
ODI 11240777
Power Train
When driving my vehicle on the highway, if i attempt to speed up to pass another vehicle it will lurch violently. One time it lurched forward and then stalled. Fortunately i was in the right hand lane and could pull over to the shoulder without incident, had i been in the middle or left lane it might have been a different story.
ODI 11231884
Power Train
Vehicle shudders and makes noise at low speeds on braking. Occasionally shudders on acceleration from stop. Previously replaced clutch and tcm for similar issues, now advised that transmission needs replacement also. Handles steady interstate speeds fine, but speed changing results in vehicle losing responsiveness. City driving/turning affected as well.
ODI 11234865
Power Train
The transmission has been refreshed 2 times now the transmission shifts hard when taking off it is jumpy when taking off sometimes will not go into reverse and sometimes will get hot enough so you have to pull over when pulling out into traffic tou can't as inhave had the car stall before i bought this car brand new and have had nothing but issues with the transmission
ODI 11232400
Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
The car vibrated vigorously when accelerates from a complete stop, followed by sudden accelerations when switching gears. The car had only 28k miles on it when this happened.
ODI 11234611
Fuel/Propulsion System · Power Train · Unknown Or Other
I had 2 recalls on locks and fuel pump and now today @7:00am i have transmission melfunction. I will never buy a ford again
ODI 11232260
Power Train
I made a right turn out of a parking lot, put my foot on the accelerator and my car would not go any faster. I pressed harder and harder on the accelerator and my car still wouldn't go any faster. I pulled off on a side street to get out of the traffic and put my car in park. I ran the shifter through the gears, put my car back in drive and it still would not go very fast. I turned around and headed back to my house…
ODI 11231669
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 ford focus. While the vehicle accelerated, it shuddered without warning and then returned to normal after a couple of seconds. The vehicle was taken to paris ford-lincoln (2020 ne loop 286, paris, tx 75460, [redacted]) where it was diagnosed, but the failure could not be duplicated. The vehicle was not repaired and the failure recurred multiple times. The vehicle was taken to an…
ODI 11281634
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System · Power Train
My car shutters and shakes when i'm accelerating. Going from a dead stop is the worst. I've taken my car in and there is no resolution as of today. Ford knows of all of these issues and knew of them before my car was manufactured. My extended warranty runs out next month and will be on the hook for any future damages to my car.
ODI 11231479
Power Train
Have been under a recall regarding the transmition on my 2012 ford focus for 7 years. Have been very patient dealing with the dealership. They've told me that the parts on back order, did a computer fix multiple times and told me to drive the car as is... Stopped answering my calls etc... Called ford customer service multiple times and been told to go back to the dealership... Called ford customer service again…
Crash reported
ODI 11231181
Power Train
My 2012 ford focus has 125,000 miles. The transmission stopped working as my wife was pulling into our driveway and it gave the error codes p2832 and p287b. It will move a little, but makes a loud grinding noise. These error codes are supposed to be covered by tsb 16-0044. I took it to garber ford in green cove springs, fl. Yesterday they told me it will require a new transmission and will cost me over $5,000. If…
ODI 11232405
Power Train
My 2012 ford focus has had a transmission recall 3 times that i know of since i purchased it in 2012. 2 months after having the car it started stalling, stuttering and not accelerating. It was very scary to drive. I had the car serviced by the dealership 3 times for the same problem. Why are they selling these cars knowing the transmission is bad. Ive been having the same problem with this car for 7 years. It always…
ODI 11231528
Power Train
I have a 2012 ford focus that has had numerous problems with the clutch/transmission. I've had this issue replaced numerous times, and i am still experiencing the same problem with the car. The car constantly shutters upon accelerating, hesitates while driving after stopping at a red light/stop sign and had a complete transmission malfunction as well. I have had this issue occur about 9 times with this car since…
ODI 11233890
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 ford focus. While driving various speeds, the vehicle jerked, lunged forward, and lost power without warning. The contact exited the vehicle and pushed it over to the shoulder of the road. The contact attempted to restart the vehicle and it turned on, but was towed by aaa to butler county ford (400 s main st, butler, pa 16001, [redacted]). The dealer diagnosed that the control module…
ODI 11234877
Power Train
Vehicle is shuddering, stalling, and refusing to accelerate under power
Crash reported · Fire reported · 2 injuries
ODI 11234842
Power Train
Transmission bolts foward and also lunges at low speed . Was parking on a street almost hit a car because it bolted foward
ODI 11234580
Power Train
2012 ford focus. Consumer writes in regards to issues with transmission. *ld the consumer stated days after having the recall repair 19s22 completed the vehicle began to shudder. *js
ODI 11253878
Power Train
My 2012 ford focus with dual clutch, dps-6 transmission has on multiple occasions unclutched the transmission while attempting to accelerate from a stop to make a left turn across a busy road. The unexpected lack of acceleration due to the transmission failing to transmit power to the wheels has nearly caused my wife and i to be hit by oncoming traffic despite starting the turn with adequate room to cross traffic…
ODI 11240764
Power Train
My wife purchased her focus new in 2012. We have raised concerns about transmission issues ever since, always being told there was nothing wrong. Finally, the transmission went out. We had it towed to the dealership and have been told that our car doesn't qualify for the extended warranty because something broke before the covered piece. While thinking over our options, an article came out in the detroit free press…
ODI 11235035