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.
Electrical System · Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 ford focus. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start while attempting to drive. The vehicle was towed to malloy ford of charlottesville (located at [redacted], charlottesville, va 22911, [redacted]), but a failure code could not be found with the transmission and alternator. The dealer repaired the connector of the bcm. While driving approximately 50 mph and approaching a stop…
ODI 11082515
Power Train
We purchased this vehicle as my daughters first car a year ago. It looks great but has issues. The transmission/clutch feels like it slips. The car always revs high. And you touch the gas pedal and sometimes it jolts too quickly. Today, i drove on freeway and came to a stop with red light at off ramp. Light turns green and push on gas and it shuttered and then propelled forward. Felt like it couldn't get in gear? It…
ODI 11080752
Power Train · Steering
My wife's steering wheel was turning when she was stuck at work...steering assist fault...service required came up on the screen...was on her screen. Https://www.consumeraffairs.com/news/ford-vehicles-with-steering-issue-recalled-062915.html http://www.arfc.org/complaints/2012/ford/focus/steering/problem.aspx https://owner.ford.com/tools/account/maintenance/recalls/results.html…
ODI 11079462
Power Train · Steering · Unknown Or Other
At 73,000 miles error code in dash read steering assist malfunction service needed. It is very difficult to steer my car. At 76,000 miles error code read engine too hot, stop safely and wait 8 minutes. Car shudders and high revs at low speeds and very loud engine noise. I hope that ford recalls these issues soon!!!
ODI 11080004
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 ford focus. While driving 40 mph, the vehicle began to delay and hesitate. Also, the check engine warning indicator illuminated and the vehicle would not exceed 30 mph. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who stated that the transmission needed to be replaced. The contact called columbiana ford (located at [redacted], columbiana, oh 44408, [redacted]) and was made aware of…
ODI 11278419
Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
Takata recall transmission light come on lose reverse an drive clutch stick its an auto
ODI 11123345
Power Train
While driving down the interstate, the vehicle lost power as if it shifted into neutral the rpms rose and the vehicle stopped powering forward. No warning signals appeared on the control panel of the vehicle. Took vehicle directly to ford dealership where they stated that there were no recorded faults and therefore they could not do anything to the vehicle.
ODI 11074070
Power Train · Steering
Power steering completely stopped working. Almost wrecked the car. Transmission vibrates and makes noise
ODI 11074680
Electrical System · Power Train · Steering
On multiple occasions my 2012 ford focus got stuck in park and would not shift into drive. The steering wheel would not turn. The shift stick would not move from park back into drive. The electrical lights 'p n d s' turned off on the dash. When i pushed on the brake the car would not shift back into drive. Last night it happened in the middle of rush hour traffic at a red light. I turned the car on and off several…
ODI 11071730
Power Train
Tl* the contact owned a 2012 ford focus. While making a left turn at 15 mph, the transmission control module (tcm) warning indicator illuminated, the contact's vehicle stalled and crashed into the side of another vehicle. The contact was not injured. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic. The vehicle was destroyed. Star ford lincoln (1101 s brand blvd, glendale, ca 91204,…
Crash reported
ODI 11073262
Power Train
Clutch and front seal defective causing transmission fluid to leak out thereby causing transmission bearings to fail. Ford admits to defective front seals and will replace for free but refuses to cover transmission problem that was due to their defective seals.
ODI 11066817
Power Train
Transmission went to neutral while driving at 55 mph. Displayed warning that transmission overheated. Pilled on to side of road avoiding being rear ended by semi truck. Turned vehicle off waited 10 min restarted vehicle drove 1/2 mile back to dealership no warning messages. 4th time into dealership for transmission failure.
ODI 11064440
Electrical System · Power Train · Steering
Driving on a city street when it just would not go after a red light. When i did get it to move off of the city street to a parking lot it was hard to steer. All the lights started flashing. I could not lock the doors with my remote, would not start. I had to have it towed to my house. The next morning i put my code reader on the vehicle and found about 13 fault codes which i reset since then i have had multiple…
ODI 11063422
Power Train
Transmission module recall problem getting worse it has in the shop 3 times , almost caused an accident because the car wouldn't move at a light on a hill.
ODI 11057946
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 ford focus. On several occasions, while driving various speeds, the vehicle hesitated and jerked. On one occasion, while driving 60 mph, the transmission vibrated and the vehicle stalled. The transmission faulty warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to lance cunningham ford at [redacted] (4101 clinton hwy, knoxville, tn 37912) where it was diagnosed that the clutch needed…
ODI 11058077
Power Train
My 2012 ford focus has already had a transmission failure within the first 42,000 miles. Specifically, at 41,968. I was driving in traffic when the car began shuddering violently and an error message appeared. The car could not accelerate properly and it was revving on its own. Luckily, i was able to pull over amidst heavy traffic before the car shut itself off. Had i been on the highway, i would have been in a…
ODI 11089756
Power Train · Steering
Nov 27, 2017. Got in my car after work and steering assist light came on. Put hands on steering wheel and i had no power steering. Called a mechanic he said it would be $1800 to fix it. Same thing has happened to five other people he knows.
ODI 11048801
Electrical System · Power Train
2012 ford focus. Consumer writes in regards to parts being unavailable for transmission/tcm safety recall. *ld the consumer stated the dashboard illuminated "parking aid malfunction-service required". The dealer advised this was a recall and to contact the manufacturer. The manufacturer was contacted. *js
ODI 11084088
Body · Power Train
Vehicle transmission jerky - more noticeable a few weeks after purchase from ford dealership va beach ford april/may 2016. Dealer said it had to learn driving style, they also updated some software in 2016 - provided no documentation for update - after update car seemed quieter. Almost 1.5years later the vehicle cut off on a back road with my husband and 5 year old daughter whilst in motion. Took it to a ford dealer…
ODI 11309463
Power Train
I can't drive this vechicle on the road because the transmission overheats and slips. I would be at a stop and it's in drive but does not go anywhere. My vehicle rollas back and almost cause a accident. Due to a faulty powershift dual clutch transmission. There is a class action law suit on ford but as a consumer i have to wait ten business days to even settle a claim. My life is in danger because i feel like a…
ODI 11041999
Power Train
The biggest complaint i have is the annoying shuddering. It's noticeable on light accelerating. Sometimes the shuddering is so bad that you can't hardly accelerate when pulling out into traffic or after pulling off after you have stop at a stop sign or stop light. This has been going on since i got the car in october of 2017 i've taken it to the dealership for this issue & they told me that's how the car is supposed…
ODI 11287487
Electrical System · Power Train · Steering
Sync module failed. Costing $1000 to fix. A smog part failure resulted in ford wanting 2000 to repair and replace the fuel tank. The clutch fails to engage on low speed turns creating a loss of control. Ford fixed with the recall. Steering fault detected making it near impossible to steer the car. Recall is available on other models but not focus. Another 1000 to fix it. Ford is unsafe!
ODI 11039796
Power Train
When going up hill the transmission slips and motor revs up and down. At very low speed when pulling into uphill driveway the car lurches forward. When stopped on a small hill you can slowly let pressure of brake the car will drift backwards like it is in neutral. When first starting out of a parking position the car will speed up with out any change in throttle position.
ODI 11231563
Power Train
TRANSMISSION FAILING UNSAFE TO DRIVE
ODI 11031951
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 ford focus. While driving 35 mph, the transmission became inoperable without warning. The contact stated that the vehicle stopped in traffic. The contact was unable to shift the vehicle into gear, and the forward and reverse gears failed. The vehicle was towed to d & d ford (13655 e wade hampton blvd, greer, sc 29651, [redacted]) to be diagnosed. The contact was informed of dtc code:…
ODI 11051568