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.
Engine · Unknown Or Other
Takata recall my 2012 ford focus is having transmission issues. I can not drive over 60 in my vehicle and i am not the only one with this issue. I have read reports and called ford and no one will take a look into this. It has caused me to have to pull over on the side of the highway and the car will smoke and over heat. I am not able to cut the car on for 10 mins and all of my dashboard lights appear. It has been…
ODI 11246686
Engine
The transmission is winding up real high when tryung to shift into gears while drivig down the road
ODI 11196846
Engine · Power Train
While driving on a busy interstate the rpms on my vehicle revved to 5000, wouldn't accelerate, and quickly slowed down. I was in the fast lane while traffic around me was going 75+ and was forced to pull over on the left shoulder with my dog in the vehicle at 9:30pm on a friday night. Once stopped, my vehicle wouldn't move as i tried to go into reverse and wouldn't go over 25 mph while trying to go forward. I was…
ODI 11195292
Engine · Power Train
My vehicles transmission has been replaced several times and had a tcm replacement as well and still is not working it is also had two clutches and several software updates with no success. The car has started displaying new transmission issues related to the software in which now the vehicle will no longer go in reverse and just the other day while driving at 75 to 80 mph on the highway my vehicle slammed it self…
ODI 11197260
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 ford focus. The contact stated that an abnormal fuel odor was coming from the vents and the vehicle reeked of fuel. The odor was so strong that it was a distraction to the contact and her family's health. The vehicle was taken to joe hall lincoln ford (1617 21st street, lewiston, id 83501, [redacted]) where the mechanics repaired a door latch, but did not repair the fuel tank. The…
ODI 11203108
Engine
Stalling deading and shattering power lose engine light
ODI 11195652
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System
2012 ford focus stalling and shutting off on highway. Engine stalling and shutting off multiple times while driving. Check engine indicator on due to recall.
ODI 11191524
Engine
I purchase 2012 ford focus se january 21, 2019 from fayetteville auto brokers, fayetteville, nc. I was unaware of any recalls until i took car to be serviced at lafayette ford, fayetteville, nc on 07/07/2019 later and there was a clutch recall. It had 112,000 miles at the time so that put me out of warranty which should of been taken care of before purchase. Therefore i was not forwarned nor was i aware of issues…
ODI 11241204
Electrical System · Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 ford focus. While operating the vehicle, the engine, battery, and oil sensor indicators illuminated before the vehicle shut off. The cause of the failure was not determined. Hines park ford (56558 pontiac trl, new hudson, mi) and the manufacturer were notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 94,000.
ODI 11194891
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System · Vehicle Speed Control
Takata recall i'll be driving and my car stalled often and has cut off on two occasion .then my engine light came on.i was driving happen to be at a stop sign and the and cut off and rolled had to restart.when ever i stop the car it take time before it speeds up.
ODI 11181275
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 ford focus. The contact stated that the vehicle leaked fuel, lost power, and the fuel gauge would become inoperable while driving. In addition, the check engine indicator illuminated. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed, but no failure was located. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer and dealer were not notified. The failure mileage was…
ODI 11176545
Electrical System · Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 ford focus. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled often and would not restart. In addition, the radio stopped working and the rpms seized. A local mechanic was called and they instructed the contact to disconnect the main negative terminal under the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to the local mechanic, but could not be repaired because an unknown ford part was needed. Harris ford…
ODI 11174770
Engine
I have been complaining of and dealing with a engine/transmission issue since purchasing this vehicle. I was told several times by my dealership that it is just the type of gas sipping engine the car has and it is normal. I am 50 years old and never had a car that responded as poorly this one has but also never had a car with special type of engine. It has stalled while entering an intersection a couple of times,…
ODI 11180107
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System · Power Train
There have been several recalls for my car regarding the fuel system and gas tank, my car exhibited all the same symptoms, i took it to a ford dealership that refused to do the work unless i pai'd $2,000 for an expired previous recall for a different issue that was unrelated. They claimed without doing that work if they did this work the car wouldn't work at all. I complained to ford who told me dealerships don't…
ODI 11218702
Engine · Latch · Power Train · Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 ford focus. The contact stated that the power steering was faulty and the steering wheel seized, which made it difficult to turn. Also, when the vehicle was started and the contact shifted into drive, the vehicle automatically went in reverse. The contact had to immediately engage the parking brake. Also, while the vehicle was parked on the street, it rolled backwards due to the parking…
ODI 11171480
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System
I received a recall notice a few months ago and i was told that i would receive another letter in about 3 months once the necessary parts were in stock. I hadn't received the follow up letter so i called my local ford dealer and i was told that the parts were on back order but i could set up an appointment to have my vehicle inspected for corrosion to determine if i even needed the parts. The earliest appointment i…
ODI 11190178
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 ford focus. While driving 65 mph, the engine stalled. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer to be diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 14,000.
ODI 11165180
Engine
I had a recall on my car starting in january and still have not received any information explaining when i can get my car fixed.
ODI 11186335
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 ford focus. While the vehicle was reversing, it began to shake. The contact's daughter placed the vehicle into drive and the engine stalled. The vehicle was turned off, but would not restart. The contact's son had to assist with pushing the vehicle out of the parking garage. In addition, the check engine indicator illuminated. Once the vehicle restarted, it was driven to lubbers cars (944…
ODI 11164753
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Engine
Bought 2012 ford focus on 3/2016. 5/2016 took back to dealership for stuck window d/t bad motor and reprogramming of transmission control module. 7/2016 car would not start at all, completely stalled out. Took to ford dealership again...transmission computer/module replaced. 12/2018 car stalled yet again and steering would not work nor would shifter...transmission garage stated they fixed issue. 8 hours later, the…
ODI 11165026
Electrical System · Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System
As i was driving my car driver side door open the latch does not work anymore and my car stalls i cannot tell how much gas i have because the gauges don't work it puts its doors open i'll be on 75 it just shut off i need to go to red lights is shift so far they go to stop sign i should solve the radio also just goes out and i have so loud starch sound screeching noise very loud and annoying my car also kranks when i…
ODI 11162631
Electrical System · Engine · Power Train
The car radio goes off the windows don't go down and the transmission went on the car out off no where when i maintain my car every 3 months and as needed
ODI 11209824
Engine · Power Train
My car had less than 90,000 miles on it when it began to have issues with the transmission. The engine stutters or idles when i accelerate, which has made getting on the interstate a nightmare. If i accelerate to even 35 mph, i have to completely remove my foot from the gas pedal, otherwise my rpms will shoot to over 4 (4,000 rpms). It causes my entire car to feel like it's shaking, and it almost seems like my car…
ODI 11206875
Engine · Unknown Or Other · Wheels
When going about 55 mph my car starts to get very loud, nothing seems to be wrong it's as if there's a leaf blower inside the vehicle. As i slow down, use the brakes, the sound slowly gets more quiet.
Crash reported · Fire reported
ODI 11156522
Engine
2012 ford focus. Consumer writes in regard to safety recall notice 18s32/ nhtsa recall 18v-735. They inquire when parts will be made available for vehicle. *as the consumer stated the vehicle would not reverse and drove slow while moving forward. *js
ODI 11266330