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.
Engine · Power Train
My vehicles transmission has been replaced several times and had a tcm replacement as well and still is not working it is also had two clutches and several software updates with no success. The car has started displaying new transmission issues related to the software in which now the vehicle will no longer go in reverse and just the other day while driving at 75 to 80 mph on the highway my vehicle slammed it self…
ODI 11197260
Power Train
The clutch assembly has been repaired four times in the first 80000 miles, each time with the guarantee that ford has fixed the problems associated with the car. The car now has 94000 miles on it. Last december, the car was taken to the dealership where we were told the clutch was once again close to whatever standard they used to replace them but wasn't there yet. They said to put 1000 miles on the car and then…
ODI 11192363
Power Train · Steering · Unknown Or Other
The transmission is under class action lawsuit. Having trouble with since buying in 2012, still waiting on outcome of that. Today. March 27, 2019, "steering wheel assist- service needed". Steering out wheel will not turn. I work i need a car. I will be calling ford today. My ford focus se is no longer under warranty, over 140,000 miles on it. I was not able to leave home for work today. Sometimes when i turn the car…
ODI 11191773
Exterior Lighting · Power Train · Steering
Transmission was not shifting into gears, then the reverse went out..talked to 3 different ford dealers..asked about my warranty then said no recalls on this and out of warranty would be out of pocket..so i did have an outside warranty for repairs but they said nothing was covered..so i paid aamco to fix it..3500.00 and 2 months later i am at another aamaco (because of their warranty) the new aamaco place says…
ODI 11232498
Power Train
Tcm went bad and the clutches of the transmission. Ford dealer replaced the tcm but not the clutches. Instead i must pay $2,300 to replace the clutches because i'm out of warranty. Besides they charged me for the diagnostics. The car shudders often. Tcm issues used to make the stall on the road.
ODI 11232350
Power Train
The axel on my passenger side of the vehicle has broken twice. While driving on the city street it just randomly broke without any warning. I was at a stop sign when i tried to take off to resume driving the car would not move.
ODI 11186076
Power Train · Steering
Electronic power steering failed at less than 50,000 miles. Could not steer car. Electronic control is located by exhaust manifold, which heat caused unit to fail. This is a common problem and ford has recalled the steering unit on other model, but not on focus. Cost $2160 to repair. Transmission shutters at low speeds making it difficult to control. Had it into ford several times to diagnose and they state it is…
ODI 11206157
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 ford focus. While driving 20 mph or less, the vehicle shuddered and jerked. Also, the transmission warning indicator was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to miller ford lincoln (1596 nj-38, lumberton, nj 08048, [redacted]) where it was diagnosed that the transmission control module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure recurred. The manufacturer was…
ODI 11280737
Fuel System, Gasoline · Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 ford focus. The contact stated that while at a stop light and making a left turn, the gear shifter failed to shift gears and the vehicle stalled. The transmission warning light illuminated. The contact coasted to the side of the road and powered off the vehicle. The vehicle was restarted but the failure reoccurred. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or an independent mechanic for a…
ODI 11186310
Power Train
Ford is stating that my car's issue is not covered under any warranty for the clutch issue. I have had the tcm changed three times with the same or worse outcome. My car now needs 3000 dollars worth of repairs and i cannot get them done because ford is not standing behind their product. They bought my time and mileage by saying that it needed a tcm when it really needed a repair on the clutch portion of the…
ODI 11184860
Power Train
Rpms zoom up and loss of transmission while at high speeds. Also lunges into gears and does not take off when accelerator is applied
ODI 11184854
Electronic Stability Control · Power Train
I have a called the dealership i bought my car from. They are refusing to help me. My transmission is going out on my car. That i've had for 1 year. I've had my car looked at 4 times. But the issue wasn't fixed. This car isn't safe for me to drive. I want this fixed.
ODI 11194209
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 ford focus. As soon as the vehicle was started, the "transmission malfunction service immediately" message populated in the message center. The vehicle was taken to plaza ford ([redacted], bel air, md 21014) where it was diagnosed that the transmission clutch had to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was…
ODI 11174548
Fuel/Propulsion System · Power Train
Almost killed my self when lurched into intersection because clutch acted up, something it has done since night used. I trusted ford, had no idea of transmission problems. Tranny has been done twice at ford, no luck still bad. Mad as hell.
ODI 11231266
Power Train · Steering
The automatic transmition of my 2012 ford focus with 100k miles had hesitation and the engine suddenly shut off when driving due to the transmition fail (it happen too often drivind in the city), after i paid $ 2,200 to the dealership to get it fixed ( they changed clutchs and computer module). The steering wheels started to fail, it suddenly gets too hard to turn, then it gets normal and then fails again. Just when…
ODI 11180426
Power Train
Started my car to leave parking lot. I was in forward motion and transmission light comes on with an exclamation mark. Car is running but won't reverse or drive forward. This could've happened to me on the freeway and i would've been in great danger. I just picked my car up from ford dealership getting a recall ( 18s32/nhtsa recall 18v-735) completed.
ODI 11173553
Power Train
While traveling at 65 mph on highway, vehicle suddenly lost all power transmission to the wheels with check engine light illuminating and service transmission warning appearing on console. Vehicle coasted to a stop, partially obscuring right lane of highway. Vehicle narrowly avoided life-threatening collisions with various passing vehicles until emergency personnel arrived in response to 911 call to block traffic…
ODI 11173439
Power Train
When my car starts driving, from 0 mpg to 25 mpg my car shakes. It feels like my car is slipping, and having a rough jerking motion. I also experienced my car roll backward when i was transitioning from a red light to a green light. I would have to just hope my car would accelerate in time or else it would roll and hit the car behind .
ODI 11191495
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System · Power Train
There have been several recalls for my car regarding the fuel system and gas tank, my car exhibited all the same symptoms, i took it to a ford dealership that refused to do the work unless i pai'd $2,000 for an expired previous recall for a different issue that was unrelated. They claimed without doing that work if they did this work the car wouldn't work at all. I complained to ford who told me dealerships don't…
ODI 11218702
Power Train
At 84,000 miles, transmission clutches started to slip on acceleration in 1st gear.
ODI 11196683
Power Train
I have had the a/c compressor go bad. I have recently fixed 2 coolant issues repaired. The tcm on transmission repaired yesterday u was almost in a collision when the cars transmission quit. The current problem is i need a transmission clutch now according to ford but because i am 7000 miles over the extended warranty they refuse to fix . I also have my starter going out now and that fix with ford is 729.00 .
ODI 11170426
Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
Car has 60000 miles and has exact same issues as everyone else is posting. Shuttering, slow starts, loss of power on highways! How is this not on a recall list by now or do we wait for fatalities? These cars are unsafe for the roads! I just had clutch replaced and i am even scared to get the dang car back and drive it. Ridiculous something isnt being done by ford. Wont be buying them anymore unless we get some help.
ODI 11181568
Engine · Latch · Power Train · Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 ford focus. The contact stated that the power steering was faulty and the steering wheel seized, which made it difficult to turn. Also, when the vehicle was started and the contact shifted into drive, the vehicle automatically went in reverse. The contact had to immediately engage the parking brake. Also, while the vehicle was parked on the street, it rolled backwards due to the parking…
ODI 11171480
Power Train
Some time ago i noticed my car revving but not accelerating. I took the car to the ford repair center and they told me the problem was an evap valve and a few other components which needed to be repaired totalling over $2000 in out of pocket repairs. Shortly thereafter the evap valve gets recalled, i had to take it to ford again to re replace the parts they replaced earlier in the year. Now i'm driving the car…
ODI 11205128
Power Train
Took to a mechanic and he stated the transmission needs replacing. My vehicle was hesitant while driving
ODI 11166778