2012 Ford Focus Automatic Transmission Problems
- 14
- 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.
What owners report
- automatic transmission · 5 records
- writes regards · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 8 |
| 30–60k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Automatic Transmission · Engine
2015 ford focus. Consumer writes in regards to power shift dual clutch automatic transmission and engine failure. *ld *js
ODI 11053293
Automatic Transmission · Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 ford focus. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle shook and became unstable. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who diagnosed that the transmission oil seal was ruptured. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 35,900.
ODI 10617850
Automatic Transmission · Power Train
2012 ford focus. Consumer writes in regards to vehicle "power shift" transmission stalling issues. *smd the consumer stated she would loose power while driving, and a metal noise was heard, as the vehicle shuttered and hesitated. A diagnosis revealed, the transmission was defective and needed to be replaced. However, the parts were on a 30-day back order. The consumer stated 2 months have passed, and she has not…
ODI 10582780
Automatic Transmission
Submission from constituent re problems with 2012 ford focus. *smd the consumer noticed the automatic transmission seemed a bit jerky and it shifted more often. When the consumer visited the dealer to have the oil changed and the tries rotated, she mentioned her findings to the mechanic, and he indicated there was an update available they would perform. When she picked the vehicle up later that day, the problem was…
ODI 10523387
Automatic Transmission
After feeling the automatic transmission was excessively lurchy, i came to stop at a traffic light on a busy road. When the light turned green i sat revving my engine and was unable to get the car to move. I put car in park and then back in drive with the same results. I tried the s mode with manual shifting and car still did not move. I eventually turned the car completely off and back on and this seemed to correct…
ODI 10477333
Automatic Transmission
2012 ford focus. Consumer writes in regards to vehicle transmission problems. *smd the consumer stated a problem with the transmission occurred, a day after the vehicle was purchased. The vehicle started making a grinding noise at 3rd and 5th gears. The dealer calibrated the transmission one month later. Two weeks later, there was a chatter coming from the transmission. Ford stated the transmission was performing as…
ODI 10525466
Automatic Transmission · Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 ford focus. The contact stated that while driving approximately 15 mph, the vehicle was unable to shift. The contact stated that the automatic transmission was performing as if it were a manual transmission. In addition, when the contact would shift from reverse the drive, the transmission would omit first gear and engage into second gear erroneously. The vehicle was taken to the dealer…
ODI 10542658
Automatic Transmission
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 ford focus. The contact stated that she received notification of a manufacturer's recall to reprogram the computer in the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who reprogrammed the pcm, tcm and abs on may 21, 2012. The contact stated that the transmission had caused the vehicle to run roughly with a jerking motion following the repairs. In addition, the vehicle would roll backward…
ODI 10460535
Automatic Transmission · Driveshaft · Electrical System · Engine And Engine Cooling · Latch · Power Window Devices And Controls
2012 ford focus. Consumer writes in regards to engine, transmission, drive shaft and electrical system problems. *tgw the consumer stated the vehicle would jerk forward, hesitate and would not go into gear fast enough when changing lanes. The right passenger power window was slower that the driver's side, the door locks would not open properly. Updated 05/25/12
ODI 10458408
Automatic Transmission
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 ford focus. The contact stated that while driving 75 mph, the vehicle emitted a grinding noise and the transmission shifted erratically. The vehicle was taken to the dealer on many occasions, but the contact was informed that the transmission was performing as designed and the grinding noise was normal. The dealer could not find a failure and stated that there were no recalls or…
ODI 10468427
Automatic Transmission · Engine
This is a ongoing problem with my focus. When accelerating from a stop the focus's automatic dsg transmission (in d) will quickly shift to a higher gear in an effort to minimize fuel consumption. During a stopped turn at a intersection this leads to a unsafe condition where commanded acceleration takes several seconds to happen. The problem happens like this: the car accelerates at a stop sign or parking lot. The…
ODI 10461106
Automatic Transmission
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 ford focus. The contact stated that while merging into traffic, the vehicle lunged forward without any warning. The vehicle was taken to the dealer multiple times where the technician was unable to determine the cause of failure. The technician reprogrammed the power train control module as a safety precaution however, the remedy failed to repair the problem. The manufacturer was made…
ODI 10472684
Automatic Transmission · Power Train
We purchased this car on 08/19/2011 and the next day while taking off from a stop sign the car would shudder, i do not have this issue when the transmission is cold but in stop and go driving and normal city driving after it has warmed up. Also when you depress the accelerator from a stop the vehicle will go for a second then have a nice sized flat spot so even the people in the car will go forward as if the brakes…
ODI 10426262
Automatic Transmission
I was driving and stuck in traffic. Going slow, 5-10mph, the car started shifting really strange, not moving when initially accelerating and then jerking from first to second gear. My destination was 3 blocks ahead of me so i stayed on route and parked when i arrived. As i got back into the car it wouldn't start. I managed to get the car to start after "messing" with the auto shifter and leaving the car in nuetral.…
ODI 10417756