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
Ford has a serious problem with this transmission. It jerks and hesitates. Several times i have almost been hit while pulling out into traffic when the car will suddenly jerk and hesitate. This transmission needs to be recalled and replaced. Someone is eventually going to die because of this dual clutch transmission. Every time we take it in they "reprogram" and now are replacing the clutch. I have driven others as…
ODI 10547368
Power Train
On the drive home from the dealership, the day we purchased this car, we were stopping at a red light and it felt as though the road had some uneven surfaces. Turns out that it was from the car, the transmission was shuttering as we came to a stop. I was concerned but we were late and could not go back to the dealer. Well the car did it many times after that, sometimes on acceleration and other times while coming to…
ODI 10454481
Power Train
Above said vehicles transmission considered to be a powershift transmission has issues of jerking at low speeds of 20 mph or upon acceleration. There is shimming and shuttering and the noise of what sounds like clanging metal parts. The jerking motion can be issue as the vehicle appears to lunge forward. Ford replaced the bands and clutch assembly but this issue seems to still appear on occasion. Ford advises…
ODI 10723587
Engine And Engine Cooling · Power Train
My ford focus sel 2012 has been experiencing shuddering feelings when accelerating from stop. It feels as if the transmission is about to stall and then it kicks back up and jolts my cars back and forth for several seconds before resuming normal speed after 10 mph. These several seconds are vital when you are dealing with fast traffic in california or anywhere else for that matter. This created a delay in the…
ODI 10451028
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 ford focus 5,800 miles. The contact stated that when stopped on a hill and having to release the brake the vehicle rolls back wards. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer, and was told that it was natural for the vehicle to do that. They did not offer any other assistance.
ODI 10449924
Power Train
Ongoing issue with the transmission, even after 3 "fixes" at a ford service center. Transmission hesitates, jerks, and shudders in gears 1 through 3 primarily, sometimes hard enough to spill a drink. Slow speeds and stop and go speeds result in horrible driving conditions as the jerks/shudders get worse. It feels unsafe to drive the vehicle. For example, i'll be preparing for a left turn across traffic (with more…
ODI 10629387
Engine · Headlights · Latches/Locks/Linkages · Power Train · Radio/Tape Deck/Cd Etc. · Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 ford focus. The contact started the vehicle and the vehicle accelerated rapidly even with the brake pedal engaged. The vehicle failed to slow down and crashed into a cement wall. There were no personal injuries. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. In addition, the manufacturer issued a customer satisfaction program under reference number 123b7 (transmission control module)…
Crash reported
ODI 10465117
Clutch Assembly · Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 ford focus. The contact stated that while driving various speeds, the clutch was making an abnormal noise. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the clutch needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 6,500, and the current mileage was 49,000.
ODI 10594533
Power Train
I went to the ford dealership where i bought my car the first few weeks i had it. It rolls back when on an incline. The dealership says this is normal because the transmission is like that of a standard to tap the brake and it should stop rolling. It still does it on inclines am still not convinced that its "normal" for an automatic to do that, but if no recall for this problem at least other readers will be…
ODI 10555505
Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
Transmission malfunctions causing long delay/hesitation when shifting and slow/delayed acceleration. Noticeable shuddering and vibration when shifting between gears and occasional hard, pronounced shift changes causing driver and passengers to lunge. This creates very dangerous driving conditions mainly because it's difficult to control the acceleration of the vehicle. The check engine light comes on and a warning…
ODI 10640200
Power Train
Failure caused car to drop speed and power while driving on the freeway which ultimately caused a safety issue with fast moving traffic. Ford code p0850:62-28-ipc. *tr
ODI 10447658
Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
I own a 2012 ford focus se that continues to display issues with the transmission. This includes delayed acceleration, jerking, and bucking. While i was driving on the freeway a couple of years ago the transmission control module failed resulting in the vehicle unable to shift properly. This endangered both my life and the lives of the other passengers in the vehicle. My ford focus has been in for service multiple…
ODI 11231105
Power Train
I've experienced shudder at take off, while pulling onto road transmission can't find gear leaves me in the middle of intersection, rpm spike and drop while shifting and a violent shudder at same time, chatter noise when shifting, list goes on.....after the fourth visit to another dealer parts fixed were clutch because it was being stripped, clutch slave, and a whole other list of parts. Week later problem came back…
ODI 10485453
Electrical System · Power Train · Seat Belts
While stopped behind red light all screen system, sync system, radio including sound system went black. Did not start over till next day in the morning and as soon as start the car errors after error came up for nav system, phone connection. Had to reset every thing. These errors are coming up every day. There will be risk of losing other system including air bag, power steering, break and other important system…
ODI 10448401
Power Train
While driving on i-8 toward san diego i heard a engine revving up then transmission downshift suddenly. Engine lost a considerable amount of power/torque ever since. For example i can not accelerate in 6 gear @ highway speeds. Shift times sometimes are more then 2 sec apart which presents an enormous risk when driving in any traffic. Car has been to kearny ford for repairs multiple times since with neither ford nor…
ODI 10479753
Electrical System · Power Train · Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 ford focus. The contact stated that the vehicle was not shifting into gears properly, would stall sporadically and would jerk intermittently. Additionally, the steering wheel would often seize. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer several times who had not been able to replicate nor diagnose the failure. The failure recurred and the dealer replaced the transmission and…
ODI 10616016
Body · Power Train · Suspension
I bought the 2012 ford focus sel on november 18th 2011 and first recall was jan 02 2012 they reprogrammed the transmission and there was a 2nd recall and the reprogrammed the transmission again but im still having hesitation on startups and loses power as well but hasn't stalled yet but i thought few times it will stall out but it didn't. I hope ford can fix the hesitation of this vehicle but if not then i will…
ODI 10515489
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 ford focus. The contact stated that while attempting to pull off the vehicle would hesitate and shake violently when the gears engaged. The contact mentioned that the vehicle stalled without any warning. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who was unable to diagnose the failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but stated that they would contact her at a later date. The…
ODI 10486038
Power Train · Service Brakes, Hydraulic
I have experienced several potentially fatal occurrences related to left foot braking and the brake over throttle override software installed in my 2012 ford focus. When braking with the left foot and in a turn while feathering the throttle with the right foot, the automatic transmission shifts into neutral, the engine continues to rev without going into any gear. This condition has occurred no less than 22 times.…
ODI 10449278
Electrical System · Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 ford focus. The contact stated that while driving approximately 5 mph, the transmission began to hesitate in a jerking motion and the vehicle stalled. The engine restarted and the vehicle was able to resume. In addition, on a separate occassion the transmission warning indicator illuminated on the instrument panel for a few seconds. The failures occurred numerous times. The vehicle was…
ODI 10468835
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 ford focus. The contact stated that while traveling approximately 55 mph, the vehicle suddenly shifted into neutral. The contact also mentioned that the vehicle shook violently, began to function normally, then shifted into neutral again. The contact also stated that the failure was experienced multiple times. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was found that the transmission…
ODI 10550980
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 ford focus. The contact stated that the vehicle would lunge forward while changing gears. Also, while the contact attempted to accelerate with the vehicle in drive, the vheicle accelerated in reverse instead. The dealer was notified and diagnosed a leak in the transmission. The dealer repaired the failure but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage…
ODI 10448834
Power Train
Car has serious lag issues you give it gas and the transmission just doesn't go. Really bad when you have to get out of the way in a hurry. They have worked on it and say it's fine. Unfortunately i am a woman and tend to be brushed off. I do know there is something wrong with the car. *tr
ODI 10544116
Power Train
My ford focus was purchased in june 2011 the vehicle was new off the dealer lot, to date the vehicle has been in for power train repair for a total of seven times. The fifth time back in june 2013, the power train internal parts were replace, the problem still continues. My vehicle again went in for repair on january 29, 2015 as the transmission over heated and i received a warning to stop the car. The car was in…
ODI 10689721
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 ford focus. The contact stated that after having a manufacturer's recall performed on the vehicle for the gear shifter, the vehicle failed to shift into gear. The contact mentioned that the vehicle started to shake violently and started to make a loud noise. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The technician stated that the shifter needed to be reprogrammed. The manufacturer was made…
ODI 10503202