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
Since the beginning of this year to this date, my car started with a problem when i go to the gas station i turn the engine off and fill it up, when i finish and go to start the engine again it does not turns on, seems like has no power, i have to do it several times in order to start it, not always have an empty tank when i put gas. It happens in all gas stations and only when i put gas.
ODI 11153967
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System · Wheels
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 ford focus. The contact stated that the check engine indicator illuminated. In addition, the front driver's side wheel was wobbling. Furthermore, the engine stalled and the vehicle was pulled over to the side of the road. The contact had to restart the vehicle and the check engine indicator turned off and on. Thornhill ford lincoln (u.s. 119 north 500 ford fairlane, chapmanville, wv…
ODI 11291999
Engine · Vehicle Speed Control
The transmission keeps slowing down the car. Won't get up to speed, cannot exceed 25mph.
ODI 11043654
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 ford focus. The contact's son was unable to start the vehicle. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The engine eventually started and the vehicle was driven to tallahassee ford lincoln (243 n magnolia dr, tallahassee, fl 32301) where it was diagnosed that the purge valve pump needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and stated that there…
ODI 11083986
Engine · Power Train
The check engine light will not turn off, the door sensors keep ringing, and the transmission does not shift properly amd rools backwards when i apply the brakes
ODI 11021701
Engine
Takata recall. I went to tacoma dodge to purchase my first vehicle. It was pre owned without warranty. This was around october 2016. Not even a year into my first car and it started showing transmission malfunction and has died on me more than five times. Sometimes on the freeway with people going over 60 mph putting me at risk and family members. It's been stationary for almost a year later and the dealership…
ODI 11114089
Engine
Yesterday my car was fine on my way to work i go to leave work light comes on says transmission failure service immediately.the car began to shift out of gears and running rpms up never had any trouble with that until yesterday.you can drive mine as manual or automatic i tried to switch over to manual would not change gears at all
ODI 11019991
Engine · Latches/Locks/Linkages
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 ford focus. The contact stated that nhtsa campaign number: 16v643000 (latches/locks/linkages) exceeded a reasonable amount of time for repair. The contact received the recall notification in june of 2017. The dealer (roberts motors, 4350 n alby st, alton, il, 62002) was contacted at [redacted] and stated that the earliest schedule for an appointment was april 2,, 2018. The contact stated…
ODI 11015931
Engine
Ford focus transmission module regulator recall. I have had to take my vehicle to the dealer 5 times for issues that i feel are related to this matter. In april, i was driving when i lost total power of my car and then it lurched forward as the rpm's ran over the top. I drove it approximately 5 miles to my home where i had it picked up and towed to larry hill ford, cleveland, tn. I had the check engine light on…
ODI 11013951
Engine · Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 ford focus. While driving 10 mph, the vehicle inadvertently shifted into neutral. After several moments and depressing the accelerator pedal, the vehicle shifted back into drive. The contact mentioned that the check engine warning indicator illuminated and he was able to drive the vehicle home with no further issues. The vehicle was not taken to an independent mechanic or local dealer for…
ODI 11010622
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 ford focus. The contact stated that the spouse was driving at 40 mph, when the check engine light illuminated as the vehicle started to shutter and stalled. The vehicle was towed to koons falls church ford 1051 e broad st, falls church, va 22044 [redacted], where it was diagnosed with the fuel tank shrunk and was not getting proper amount of fuel to operate the vehicle. The fuel tank and…
ODI 11010547
Engine
While driving locally at speeds lower than 40mph or even staying idle while using ac the engine starts to overheat and an alert pops up on the dash stating that the engine has overheated. Once ac is turned off temperature returns to normal and no issues remain. No overheating has occurred while on highway as of yet.
ODI 11011174
Electrical System · Engine · Exterior Lighting
Started with horn and tail light intermittently not working. Then intermittently as you are driving the car shuts off with no warning. This is a major safety issue! Everything locks up and you attempt to make it safely to the side of the road. All dash lights work but car won't start. Found same complaints on internet and youtube but no recall. Took to local ford dealer and they cannot find the issue. The diagnostic…
ODI 11004651
Engine · Power Train
2012 ford focus. Consumer writes in regard to safety hazard; transmission shifting out of gear unexpectedly. *as *tr
ODI 11181870
Engine · Power Train
My car is having transmission problems, and loses power and has a hard time shifting sometimes. I got a recall notice at one time and lost the paperwork, and the ford dealership refused to look up the recall and said i needed to have the paperwork to get it looked at.
ODI 11005129
Electronic Stability Control · Engine · Unknown Or Other
Driving (straight) on a highway going 55. Car slows down to crawl, making grinding noise, error message appears "parking aid malfunction". Was able to pull to side of road, put in park and cut off ignition. Would not restart. Dashboard still says car is in drive.
ODI 10995275
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Engine
Car was running fine then turned it off and 10 minutes later would not crank. Car will not start.you can jump start it and it starts. Now cut it off want crank
ODI 10994040
Body · Engine · Unknown Or Other
I went to get my oil changed someplace other than my ford dealership and since, the car has been running oddly. Mostly issues with accelerating after sitting at a red light on roads where the speed is anywhere from 35 to 45 mph. It doesn't happen all the time, but i noticed it about a week after the oil change. The other issue, that is more cause for alarm, is that the doors will not close completely. First it was…
ODI 10991711
Engine
I have had the car back to the dealer twice for it studdering and not shifting right. It has still shuddered once in a while while going forward coasting and turning but not as bad as when i took it in. I love my focus but am so upset that it now has a major transmission problem that may not be covered under my extended warranty. I don't have that kind of money and i take good care of my car, getting oil changes ect…
ODI 10980501
Engine
Vehicle was on a city street going ~ 40mph, and engine cut off.
ODI 11203417
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System · Vehicle Speed Control
Having problems maintaining speed ! When i excelerated it doesn't want to pick up speed then suddenly it picks up speed after pressing the pedal to the floor. Very dangerous. I saw this very same complaint from another focus owner dated in march 2016 . Very scary!
ODI 10972135
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System
Incident description: engine stopped and without warning while the transmission was in drive. Engine light came on as the engine ceased running. It happened while the car was in motion, thankfully approaching stop sign. Understand that this also results in the loss of power steering. The car is regularly serviced, well-maintained, and has approx. 94,000 miles. Verdict from ford dealership mechanic: vacuum purge…
ODI 10958854
Body · Engine
There is a current recall for my door latch. My door has now stopped latching. I called the dealer when i received my recall notice and was told there were no parts available and that i would receive a call when the parts were available. This was 4 months ago. Now that my door will not latch i am told that i can bring it in, but they do not have parts, cannot guarantee a loaner, and that i have to sign a waiver…
ODI 10950238
Electrical System · Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 ford focus. While the vehicle was parked at a grocery store, the engine would not turn off. The contact pulled the fuel fuse to discontinue the flow of fuel and shut the engine off; however, the vehicle lighting remained illuminated. The battery had to be disconnected to turn off the lights. The failure recurred three times. The contact called roy o'brien ford at [redacted] (located at…
ODI 11209048
Engine
Takata recall i have a 2012 ford focus, that is knocking loud, i don't know what happen, the delearship did transmission work on it earlier 2016, one morning, when i got into the car, the oil light came on and it knocking, so my husband check to see if, there is oil in there and it was, so i was going to take to have a oil change, but he said, we need to see what's going on first. I will take to delarship this week…
ODI 10946474