FordFocus2012
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2012 Ford Focus Service Brakes, Hydraulic Problems

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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.

Mileage in stored records

BandRecords
1–30k mi4

Complaint records

Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.

  • June 20, 2012 · 6,750 miles

    Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Tires

    When making a left turn from a main road onto a side street i encounter massive grinding noises coming from what sounded like my left front tire area. I thought maybe it was my imagination. From then on there is intermittent noises coming from that area (sounds like plastic rubbing on something) i took it to the dealership on sat, 7/14 they did a visual safety exam and found nothing wrong but they did rotate my…

    ODI 10465831

  • June 19, 2012 · 12,126 miles

    Power Train · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Steering

    The vehicle was parked. I started it up and backed out of the parking space. I shifted into drive and began moving forward. After going approximately 20 feet the "i" sign illuminated on the instrument panel and the message "steering malfunction, needs service" came on, along with the alarm jingle. I tried to steer the car out of the middle of the drive lane and managed to get it over to the side, but the steering…

    ODI 10462989

  • December 9, 2011 · 5,200 miles

    Power Train · Service Brakes, Hydraulic

    I have experienced several potentially fatal occurrences related to left foot braking and the brake over throttle override software installed in my 2012 ford focus. When braking with the left foot and in a turn while feathering the throttle with the right foot, the automatic transmission shifts into neutral, the engine continues to rev without going into any gear. This condition has occurred no less than 22 times.…

    ODI 10449278

  • December 4, 2011 · 1,596 miles

    Electrical System · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Steering

    While backing out of a driveway the steering system failed, i rolled down a hill and into a wooded area. The system gave an indicator light of steering system failure and also the braking system did not engage. I lost complete control of the vehicle. *tr

    ODI 10438554

Catalog parts for this system

Catalog year/make/model rows for 2012 Ford Focus.

ACDelco

Ceramic Disc Brake Pad Set, 17D1095CH

MPN: 17D1095CH

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Akebono ProAct

Ceramic Brake Pads Ultra-Premium, ACT1044

MPN: ACT1044

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Brembo

XTRA Low-Met Disc Brake Pad Set, P59042X

MPN: P59042X

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Carquest Frontline

Carquest Severe Duty Rear Brake Pads: Semi-metallic, With Hardware, Ideal for Heavy Towing, FLD1564

MPN: FLD1564

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Catalog fitment does not by itself prove OEM-equivalent compatibility.