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
Bought the 2012 ford focus used in 2016. It shuddered when entering the roadway after stopping and also when going uphill. Dealer said the car had to get used to me as a driver. After many complaints, they did something non-mechanical to adjust it. Reprogramming, maybe. Once it was out of its limited warranty, they said it needed a new clutch kit, which was $1500. The shuddering stopped. Last month, shortly after…
ODI 11231647
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 ford focus. While driving 45 mph, the vehicle stalled and would not restart. Also, the check engine indicator illuminated along with the gear that was selected. The vehicle was towed to the contact's home. The contact's father linked the vehicle up to his diagnostic machine, which indicated that the transmission needed to be reprogrammed. The contact called chenoweth ford (1564 e pike st,…
ODI 11221278
Power Train
Grinding sound when shifting from 1st to 2nd gear and surging.
ODI 11231488
Power Train
Vehicle stalled in an intersection while turning after a transmission warning came on hud. Attempted to restart and it would not turn over. The display showed that the car was in drive, even though i had pulled over to the side of the road and put it in park. It took me unplugging the battery to be able to restart the vehicle and get to a safe place. The vehicle had very little pulling power and struggled to get out…
ODI 11232457
Power Train
2012 ford focus. Consumer writes in regards to issues with transmission. *ld the consumer requested information on recalls for the vehicle.*js
ODI 11218991
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System · Power Train
Complaint #1 the car overheated during a trip on the highway,had to detour ...a hose was spewing water have a picture..i only had the car for 2 or 3 days!! Complaint #2 very serious, while driving 65 mph on a highway. The car jerked very hard and then lost power.there was no room to pull over,it was grass and a slight ditch,late at night no street lamps...the car would not start the fuel left to e was [redacted]…
ODI 11240769
Power Train
The 2012 ford focus has had transmission problems for years. We have taken the vehicle to the dealership numerous times only to have issues return in 6 to 10 months. There is no fix for this issue. This vehicle rolls backwards when stopped, shudders and shakes during acceleration, inability to move forward on an incline, and vibration during acceleration. When taking it in for repair i was told the warranty extended…
ODI 11230989
Engine · Power Train · Steering
Takata recall started car and dash light indicated the following message, "transmission malfunction. Service now" also got power steering assist error message earlier in the month.
ODI 11217199
Power Train
The transmission in my vehicle is a dps6 duel clutch transmission made by ford. It has been pulling codes for fork position a i have taken it to a ford dealership for repair 2 times in three weeks last time i got vehicle back it pulled 4 transmission codes within 1 hour of getting car back and now will not shift out of 1st gear and when it does and you come to a complete stop you have to turn the car off for 15…
ODI 11241427
Power Train
The vehicle has been in the dealer 5 times for transmission related issues. They have reprogrammed the pcm, tcm 3 times. Replaced the tcm once, rebuilt the transmission. The car still shows signs of shuddering and vibration due to the transmission seals leaking on the clutches. The last time the car was in, the transmission didn't "lose enough rpm's" to warrant repair, although the dealer and mechanic stated the car…
ODI 11210534
Power Train
Loss of drive while in motion. I had to coast to the side of the road in busy traffic. Likely worn clutch on automatic transmission.
ODI 11210433
Power Train
2012 ford focus repeatedly jerks upon acceleration. Stalls on hot days after extended operation, dash warning says "transmission overheating, pull over for five minutes". Will not climb hills without engine racing, often quits on uphill roads, or will not keep up speed. Transmission quit entirely on may 20, 2019 in town of eager, az, with my daughter driving it on her way home from college. Was able to have her…
ODI 11246486
Power Train
While traveling on city streets and on the interstate the vehicle experiences loss of power, shifting issues and inability to accelerate in traffic creating an unsafe condition while traveling on roadways
ODI 11243919
Power Train
I have a ford focus with the faulty transmission. The dealer already installed 2 clutches and every time i bring it back now they just reprogram it which maybe lasts one day. I spoke with corporate a few years ago that is when they replaced the 2nd clutch. The car will just down shift as i'm driving it out of the blue, bucks, chatters like its going to blow up and a delay in starting. It's not a safe car to be…
ODI 11233662
Body · Engine · Power Train
Takata recall my driver side door want shut and i see it has a recall on my engine also. I was driving and my door just flew open i tried shutting it several times it wouldn't budge. My radio also don't work ether i don't know if that's part of it. *tr
ODI 11207922
Fuel/Propulsion System · Power Train
11/13/17 my transmission stalled, making loud shudder noises and failed to accelerate. Ford replaced the tcm and reprogrammed the clutch. There was recall for safety latches on the doors to be replaced as well. 10/24/18 vehicle started and would cut off. Attempted to drive it but then the car died in the drive way. Had to have car towed. Replaced fuel pump module and gaskets. Total of $810.96 not including towing…
ODI 11241355
Power Train
My car has had transmission problems since i purchased the vehicle. The transmission shudders, jerks, and loses power while driving. I have lost power while driving on the highway at 65+ mph numerous times and almost caused crashes. The car jerks when accelerating from a stop and changing gears which causes safety hazards to other drivers. My car doesn't start (randomly) and my engine shuts down when decelerating.…
ODI 11288618
Engine · Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 ford focus. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to shift out of first gear and failed to start. In addition, the check engine warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who stated that the transmission control module needed to be replaced. The contact called mac haik ford (r0333 katy fwy, houston, tx 77024, [redacted]). The vehicle was not…
ODI 11235047
Fuel/Propulsion System · Power Train
Vehicle intermittently loses all propulsion, both while in motion or after accelerating from a stop. I've had it happen both during city commutes and during a turn. Throughout these episodes, the gear indicator on the dashboard goes from highlighting the current drive ("d") gear, or in some cases the reverse ("r") gear or parking mode ("p"), to nothing at all. When the gas pedal is pushed while this is happening,…
ODI 11203248
Power Train
'takata recall' my aunt bought the car in november of 2012, sold it to me in march the car shutters , vibrates and loses power after taking off from a compete stop, she's had the car serviced the last 4 years and has told them about it and they never documented it, they drive the cars after they fix them, they can fill what it does. Car is unsafe to drive like that it struggles to accelerate from take off. Took it…
ODI 11197310
Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 ford focus. While driving and attempting to accelerate, the vehicle vibrated and failed to gain speed. The contact mentioned that the failure occurred intermittently and the vehicle had to be turned off and restarted in order to accelerate. The vehicle was taken to long-lewis ford lincoln (2551 john hawkins pkwy, birmingham, al 35244, [redacted]) where it was diagnosed that the clutch and…
ODI 11220624
Power Train
My car is vibrating and will not accelerate at times. I have been told by ford that there is a faulty clutch and seal that needs to be replaced. It was a part they were aware was a problem and they extended the warranty to 7 years but we are past that time now so they will not cover the repair. The car will lose forward power at any given time.
ODI 11220622
Power Train
Shifting and transmission issues: vehicle started out with shifting problems from first to second gear. Took to a mechanic and was told i needed a new transmission (at this time the car had roughly 80k miles). Then took to the ford dealership, where my car was under extended warranty, where the car's computer was reset, and was told then that it would continue to have shifting issues; that's just how the car was…
ODI 11196793
Engine · Power Train
While driving on a busy interstate the rpms on my vehicle revved to 5000, wouldn't accelerate, and quickly slowed down. I was in the fast lane while traffic around me was going 75+ and was forced to pull over on the left shoulder with my dog in the vehicle at 9:30pm on a friday night. Once stopped, my vehicle wouldn't move as i tried to go into reverse and wouldn't go over 25 mph while trying to go forward. I was…
ODI 11195292
Power Train · Steering
The power steering for a while worked intermittently, but 1 month ago that stopped working completely.
ODI 11209250