2012 Ford Focus Engine Problems
- 349
- 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 349 stored complaint records:
- 7 indicate a crash
- 4 indicate injury
- 4 indicate fire
What owners report
- check engine · 24 records
- engine light · 16 records
- indicator illuminated · 12 records
- takata recall · 10 records
- engine indicator · 9 records
- failure mileage · 9 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 94 |
| 60–100k mi | 78 |
| 30–60k mi | 76 |
| 100–150k mi | 43 |
| 150–400k mi | 10 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Electrical System · Engine · Power Train
When exiting grocery store parking lot, as we pulled out into traffic, the car experience a sudden loss of acceleration/drive train power, while electrical systems started to flash, and electronic gear indicator transitioned from gear to gear. Rpms, were still registering and on acceleration, drive train was unresponsive. This happened all while in traffic, when oncoming vehicles were approaching. We turned on…
ODI 10597277
Engine · Power Train
Shudder vibrations and acceleration lag due to the malfunction of the dtc (duel clutch transmission) in my 2012 ford focus. *tr
ODI 10596884
Engine · Power Train
In the past year, i have experienced issues with my transmission where my car has difficulties shifting from 1st to 2nd gear. It shutters and jolts, feels like i have a manual transmission. I commute daily, especially in traffic, so this has never been acceptable. On june 1st, i was in a parking garage coming around a corner when my traction control light appeared and i lost power to the engine. The interior lights,…
ODI 10597790
Electrical System · Engine · Power Train
Car's transmission felt sluggish (hesitate to accelerate) after 15-20 minutes of low-speed driving (0-10mph) in a traffic jam. Ten minutes later, engine stalled on freeway at 70mph. Tachometer dropped to 0 and speedometer displayed was 0. Car restarted, and continued to be driven for 15 minutes. Gear disengaged when turning into a parking space, car rolled backwards. Power did resume after 2 seconds while constantly…
ODI 10595720
Engine · Seat Belts
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 ford focus. The contact stated that while driving 30 mph, the vehicle made a loud noise coming from the engine compartment. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where the technician diagnosed that the motor mounts fractured. As a result, the engine dropped and damaged the axle and cvc joint. In addition, the contact stated that the passenger's side seat belt was constantly becoming stuck…
ODI 10594204
Engine
Was driving on the street for about 25 minutes and when i stopped behind another car on a stop sign, the car would not accelerate, it happened to my son also who told me to turn the car off and then re-start it, it did, but when my son took the car today, it happened to him and this time would not start. Went to help him 20 minutes later and this time it turned on, i drove behind him all the way home (about 30…
ODI 10593757
Electrical System · Engine · Power Train
Driving down highway, car lost power, the check engine light and the traction control light came on. Would not accelerate, brakes would not function properly to stop. When i finally got the car stopped in a parking lot next to my place of business, the car would not start up again, and when it did, it would not go into any gear. Sat in the parking lot for 30 minutes trying to get the car to start up and go into…
ODI 10593388
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 ford focus. The contact stated that the engine leaked a small amount of oil. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 9,971.
ODI 10588952
Engine
Driving on highway in fast lane at 60 mph, pressed foot on accelerator and engine revved but did not increase speed. In fact, slowed down. I was able to put hazard lights on and get to right shoulder (coasting, no acceleration power at all). Engine never died. Towed to dealer.(we had extended warranty). They had it 4 days could not find anything wrong with it. Since no problem found we had to pay for our rental and…
ODI 10598408
Electrical System · Engine · Vehicle Speed Control
Since purchasing my focus in november of 2013, i have had several issues with what appears to be the transmission that have caused me to fear for my safety as they have resulted in multiple near-accidents. I had the car looked at within the first several months of ownership and nothing was found, i then took the car back in when symptoms persisted and got the clutch replaced within roughly a year of buying. The…
ODI 10928300
Electrical System · Engine · Power Train
This car has been the shop 4 times for the same problem. The car randomly does not start for a period of time, absolutely no rhyme or reason. It does start eventually. Everything electrical comes on, interior lights, a/c, heater, radio, exterior lights, just no engine. The problem only occurs after being driven. In other words, it never happens first thing in the morning after sitting all night, it never happens…
ODI 10587223
Engine · Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 ford focus. While driving 20 mph, the vehicle stalled and the check engine warning indicator illuminated. The contact stated that the transmission was replaced, but the vehicle shifted roughly after the repair. The vin was unavailable. The failure mileage was 54,000.
ODI 10627078
Engine
Rpm's were exceeding 4k-5k at 25 mph, engine light came on. I pulled over, turned the car off and let the car sit for 10minutes. Started car, continued driving 25 mph and rpms once again exceeded 4k-5k until the car came to a slow and sudden stop. Car is at the dealership where it was purchased for 5 days (and counting) now, service department is claiming the engine light is off and there is no history in the…
ODI 10585745
Engine · Fuel System, Gasoline
This ford focus exhibits strange and dangerous shaking and stuttering between gears 1 and 2. It has done this with increasing frequency since we got this car in 2011. It feels like it will stall at any moment. It also has nearly stalled several times when stopped at a light and sometimes rolls backwards while in drive even though it is an automatic. The dealership says these things are normal because it is a…
ODI 10584329
Engine · Vehicle Speed Control
Accelerating from stop, engine hesitates, causing turns and acceleration onto streets to take longer than expected. *tr
ODI 10621366
Engine · Steering · Vehicle Speed Control
On march 13th, i was driving at approximately 55 miles per hour. All of the sudden i lost complete power in my car. The rpms revved up extremely high and i gained no power when pushing on the accelerator. I lost all speed in a matter of seconds and was forced to pull over. I was almost hit by another car as i was attempting to get out of the way. Steering became hard and it took more effort to break and slow the…
ODI 10576427
Engine · Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 ford focus se. The contact stated while driving, the car would violently shudder and shake, a grinding noise could be heard in the front of the vehicle and it stalled intermittently. The vehicle was towed to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The dealer stated that the control module was defective and a new seal was installed. The dealer repaired the defect; however, a day after picking…
ODI 10563227
Engine · Power Train · Traction Control System
After about 30-45 mins of driving the car will begin to shudder going from 1st to 2nd gear. It occurs most noticeably driving from a stop. I have brought my car in numerous times and have been told numerous excuses. At this time it is getting annoying, however it becomes a concern when turning onto roads because it does not produce any power during this time. Its only a matter of time before a accident occurs…
ODI 10560513
Engine · Power Train
While driving my ford focus 2012, the engine would shutter inbetween shifts. This resulted in delays in the shift and then sometimes in surges in power, back and forth. There was also often a grinding or clicking noise coming from the undercarriage during the shift. I finally got ford to fix this problem after taking it into the shop for service three different times and making numerous phone calls. In the interim,…
ODI 10626525
Engine · Power Train
I had my ford focus for about 1 week. Bought used from the dealer. I started to take off from walmart parking lot and the car started jerking and stalled. So i took it to the dealership and they determined it was a faulty clutch. After repair my car has only gotten worse. Now it rolls backwards on hills in automatic. Grinds gears when it tries to shift out on hills. And still jerks terribly when taking off. The shop…
ODI 10605393
Engine · Service Brakes
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 ford focus. The contact stated that while sitting at a red light, she attempted to accelerate but the parking aid malfunction, check engine and abs warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the dealer for inspection but they could not determine the cause of failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 33,300.
ODI 10556264
Engine · Power Train
While traveling down the interstate there was a sudden loss of power while pressing the gas and hesitation when power finally returned. *tr
ODI 10552921
Engine · Power Train · Suspension
This is an ongoing problem!!!! My vehicle vibrates when trying to accelerate from a complete stop. It hesitates and does not want to accelerate and it appears to not want to shift gears. Does the same thing at low speeds as well.when pulling of from a stop position sounds like a rattling or something making a cranking noise. Also car stalls at times. Taking off from stop sign car stalls when gas is pressed. My car…
ODI 10554232
Engine · Unknown Or Other
2013, 2014, transmission clutch replaced, 2015 waiting for another transmission clutch replacement. Rear ended in 2014 when car bogged down getting on highway. Car died twice while on highway . Told by ford customer care & dealership car was safe to drive before both incidents. Car revs up to high rpms for no reason while driving.. Very scary. !!!! Car has not driven correct since the day it left the dealership !!
ODI 10732001
Electrical System · Engine · Power Train
This car has been a lemon. Ford has attempted to "fix" the repeated issue i am having with this car stalling out unexpectedly due to transmission failure. Ford replaced the tcm but the car still is unreliable. The service advisor at the o'meara ford in colorado told me that this car is a lemon and that he has not seen a product from ford this bad in many years. He also said that he has advised his family to not ride…
ODI 10786579