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 · Service Brakes · Unknown Or Other
When placing pressure on the brakes to slow down or stop you hear/feel a crunching sound. It never did that before now it does it every time you use the brakes. I have taken it to 3 different garages to be checked and got back that my brakes was fine. One garage said it could be the abs system making the noise. No power to climb a hill or if you get up the hill the engine/motor does not shift like it suppose to.…
ODI 11128248
Power Train
A warning message display while driving on freeway : "transmission malfunctioning, service now". Car stops shifting properly. After turning off the engine for 1 hour , it starts back and the warning message disappear. No check engine light. Scary feeling unsafe. This is a dual clutch system (automatic/manual 6 speed).
ODI 11129467
Power Train
The transmission went out at the light and i said for 30 minutes and then the car started going in reverse and the draft started back working but it's been in the shop for the last 2 months in and out. I had just got off the highway
ODI 11124457
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 ford focus. While attempting to drive, the clutch slipped out of gear. There was no warning indicator illuminated. The contact took the vehicle to bob ferrando ford lincoln (8868 w ridge rd, girard, pa 16417), but it was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified. The failure mileage was 82,000.
ODI 11292061
Power Train
The cars transmission is out of wack. It does not shift or accelerate properly.
ODI 11241001
Power Train · Unknown Or Other
The transmission malfunction sevice now warning came on. Car shudders and lurchs when on incline, slowing at intersection, difficulty maintaining 60 mph on expressway. Clutch had been recalled and replaced several times: the first at 3,543 miles. The vehicle had shuddered,lurched forward i off/on for four years when stopping,slowing down and at highway speeds.
ODI 11121068
Engine · Power Train
2012 ford focus with 55,000 miles. Driving on interstate at 60 mph and the car suddenly shut down. Weather was sunny and 84. Fortunately, i was not hit and was able to coast to the shoulder of the interstate. Steering and brakes worked fine. Car will not restart. Turning the key is uneventful, no noise or action of any kind. There is electric, as i was able to put the windows down. Waited 3 hours for a tow truck. I…
ODI 11120485
Engine · Power Train
Vehicle shudders when taking off but once initial take off is complete there is no shudder anymore.
ODI 11205279
Power Train
Can't reverse. Does not shift gears properly. Randomly stops sending power to the wheels. Rpms bounce rapidly (high and low). Has happened in intersections and highways, putting me and others in immediate danger.
ODI 11232303
Power Train
Power shift transmission, both clutches were replaced by dealer. Still experiencing problems, while in motion at 55mph on smooth highway engine surges without acceleration, tach up to 6000rpm; at low speeds transmission shudders, jerks, does not shift properly.
ODI 11112286
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 ford focus. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to accelerate over 20 mph and failed to shift properly from park into other gears. The dealer (hagerstown ford, [redacted], hagerstown, md 21740, [redacted]) was contacted and advised the contact to schedule a diagnostic appointment. The dealer and the manufacturer indicated that there was no recall for the failure. The vehicle was…
ODI 11111906
Power Train
Takata recall - call rolls backwards when stopped. Trouble accelerating
ODI 11104718
Power Train
Transmission malfunction light on, car not going into gears properly. Lurching, hesitating. Vehicle was stationary when light came on.
ODI 11102237
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 ford focus. While driving 20 mph, the vehicle failed to accelerate and the check engine warning indicator illuminated. The contact coasted the vehicle over to the side of the road and powered off the engine. The vehicle was restarted and the failure recurred while driving down the road. The vehicle was taken to pacifico ford (located at [redacted], philadelphia, pa, [redacted]) where it…
ODI 11139938
Power Train
Upon acceleration and driving it appears to drop gears and slow down. You can't accelerate, it's like it's in neutral and you can't go. This happens in the middle of driving.
ODI 11102228
Power Train
While driving at 45 mph on a city street entering a highway. The car reved and would not shift out of gear but was still running. I tried turning it off but then it would not start back up and the display is showing it's in drive but the gear is in park
ODI 11099050
Power Train · Unknown Or Other
My car has been going backward when in drive and then just won't go. Today it totally stopped moving while driving on the highway. Thank god i was close to home and was able to pull over on the side of the highway. Walked to the garage down around the bend and they pushed it off the highway and into their yard. Before totally stopping the car would buck forward while driving then slow down and speed up on its own.…
ODI 11098683
Power Train
2012 ford focus titanium dps6 equipped clutch shudder instances and tcm failure -- 2018 acceleration is unpredictable. Before warranty repair, the car would have noticeable lag when accelerating from a stop. This has led to several dangerous situations where the car is expected to accelerate, but instead slowly crawls and shudders. One instance included turning left onto a highway from a stop. The car bogged along…
ODI 11234629
Power Train
Since purchased brand new in sept 2011, my focus has had major transmission issues that has been a nightmare to deal with with ford to this day. My focus was taken in at least 5 times in the first couple years for a faulty clutch that caused jolting and shuddering and jeering while driving, causing my car to slip in and out of neutral on the road, sometimes nearly hitting other drivers. It became very dangerous. It…
ODI 11092401
Power Train
The automatic dual clutch transmission in this vehicle has had numerous tsb's issued because of defects but no actual recall. They extended the warranty coverage on the transmission but only for "specifically termed" issues. My clutch and seals have been replaced twice, the tcm has been reprogrammed 3 times and now they now tell me i need to replace the "j and k" forks, snap ring and t/o bearing in the transmission.…
ODI 11091714
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 ford focus. While driving 35 mph, the vehicle automatically shifted gears from drive to neutral. The failure occurred without warning. The contact continued to drive the vehicle as it shifted automatically back to drive. The vehicle was towed to gridley country ford (1709 hwy 99, gridley, ca 95948) where it was determined that the failure was related to nhtsa campaign number: 13v523000…
ODI 11089090
Power Train
Vehicle has lost forward propulsion numerous times. Symptoms have occurred both at highway speed as well as stopped attempting to pull away from a stop. This issue started again at the first of the year and the vehicle was taken to longmont ford. Longmont advise no codes present and road tested vehicle less than 1.5 miles. Dealer advised couldn't do anything for transmission issue and i needed to come pick-up the…
ODI 11089630
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a ford focus. The contact states that vehicle has difficulty accelerating from stop light. Vehicle studders upon pressing gas pedal and has trouble accelerating to full speed. The contact drove the vehicle to the dealer (varsity ford in ann arbor, michigan) twice for the same failure. During the first visit, it was diagnosed that the transmission control unit failed and the vehicle was repaired.…
ODI 11081858
Power Train
While making a right hand turn the focus experienced a loss of transmission engagement power. The vehicle behaved as if in neutral even though it was in drive.
ODI 11081217
Power Train · Steering
I have taken my car in 7 times for transmission issues and malfunctions always while driving on highway! Thankfully i purchased extended warranty but it expired. Now i am back at the dealership for the 8th time and they want to charge me $2100.00 to fix a problem that was never really fixed to start with! Now i am having steering problems! The steering just goes out while driving on the highway and in city. The fact…
ODI 11082607