2012 Ford Focus Fuel/Propulsion System Problems
- 205
- 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 205 stored complaint records:
- 1 indicate a crash
- 0 indicate injury
- 1 indicate fire
What owners report
- fuel tank · 31 records
- purge valve · 22 records
- check engine · 22 records
- engine light · 19 records
- fuel gauge · 15 records
- fuel system · 14 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 63 |
| 100–150k mi | 40 |
| 1–30k mi | 34 |
| 30–60k mi | 25 |
| 150–400k mi | 15 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Fuel/Propulsion System
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 ford focus. While driving 70 mph, the fuel warning indicator illuminated and the vehicle seized. The contact had to go to a fuel station to place fuel in the vehicle in order for it to start. The contact took the vehicle to pennyrile ford ([redacted], hopkinsville, ky 42240, [redacted]) where it was diagnosed that the purge valve failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired,…
ODI 11205196
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System
Takata recall after i went to a gas station and fill my tank up with gas drive about 2 miles the car start to stall in the middle of the street with me almost cause me to be in and accident luckily i pull to the side to avoid that then the check engine light came on suggesting i check fuel componet and service engine
ODI 11203837
Fuel/Propulsion System · Power Train
Vehicle intermittently loses all propulsion, both while in motion or after accelerating from a stop. I've had it happen both during city commutes and during a turn. Throughout these episodes, the gear indicator on the dashboard goes from highlighting the current drive ("d") gear, or in some cases the reverse ("r") gear or parking mode ("p"), to nothing at all. When the gas pedal is pushed while this is happening,…
ODI 11203248
Fuel/Propulsion System
18s32 was performed january 2019 per the recall notice i received. Ford dealer in garden city ks said my car was fine and sent me on my way. April 9th, i received a cel for emissions on the purge canister. Filled up with fuel, unable to start. Was able to finally start vehicle and it died while driving. This is the same symptoms of this recall for the pcv under 18s32. I took back to ford april 11th (same dealer)…
ODI 11197171
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 · 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
Exterior Lighting · Fuel/Propulsion System · Steering
Off and on for the past 2 months go out to start the car put it in reverse attempt to back up and the steering wheel becomes stuck it will not turn at all you have to give it 1 min and then try again and then it resumes normal, last summer was driving down the main highway the right headlight went out the next morning start the car and appears in screen default on the l lighting open the hood to see all electrical…
Fire reported
ODI 11190377
Fuel/Propulsion System
Ford sent us a safety recall notice 18s32 (nhtsa recall 18v-725). We scheduled an appointment with the dealer, bill talley ford, inc., in richmond, va to do the work as outlined in the recall notice. The dealer refused to do the work opting instead to tell us that "it was not necessary".
ODI 11182756
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
Fuel/Propulsion System
Fuel tank collapse, have been having trouble with car at times not starting and even stop running while driving. Ford dealer said the tank has collapsed and needs new fuel tank , fuel pump and valve. Dealer charged $119.00 to tell the problem and said it would cost 1,200.00 to repair, so why isn't my car included in the recall? My 19 year old granddaughter, who drives car for school, has been forced to walk or find…
ODI 11181484
Fuel/Propulsion System · Power Train
Almost killed my self when lurched into intersection because clutch acted up, something it has done since night used. I trusted ford, had no idea of transmission problems. Tranny has been done twice at ford, no luck still bad. Mad as hell.
ODI 11231266
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
Electrical System · Exterior Lighting · Fuel/Propulsion System
Takata recall. First the headlights stopped working with no way to fix it. They randomly cut off at night while driving. Next, the car will shutter and cut off while driving. The car will no longer start. All the incidents were on a highway in valdosta georgia.
ODI 11170926
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
Fuel/Propulsion System · Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 ford focus. When the accelerator pedal was depressed, the vehicle would not increase in speed. The contact also heard an abnormal popping noise coming from the fuel tank. The contact also mentioned that the gear shifter was stuck and would not shift into the correct gear. The vehicle was towed to capital ford (3660 s carson st, carson city, nv 89701, [redacted]) where it was diagnosed…
ODI 11172869
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
Fuel/Propulsion System
Ford focus 2012 safety recall notice 18s32 / nhtsa recall 18v-735 hello, on october 24, 2018 i was driving my car to work and stopped at a stop sign. My car acted as if it was trying to turn off like a rough idle. When i tried to pull off from the stop sign, my car would move slow. The rpm was rising but barely any movement. After about 30 seconds, my car jerked and started driving normal. A light came on after.…
ODI 11161478
Fuel/Propulsion System
Check engine light illuminated while driving to work. The light was solid not flashing. Fuel gauge was at 1/2 tank. Its a [redacted] to work. Fuel gauge indicated 1/4 tank when i arrived at work. On the drive back from work heading straight to the dealer ship, fuel gauge was dropping quickly. Stopped to get fuel. Filled tank. Vehicle would not start. After waiting several minutes between attempted starts, on the…
ODI 11161325
Fuel/Propulsion System
My car stalls and shakes badly. When i have to put gas in my car, it takes 10mins for my car to start after words. It can have a full tank or half or under a half tank of gas and it does all this. My car has shut off on me while turning on a road. My car has stalled really badly while stopped at a red light. My car has stalled while trying to take off from a stop sign, red light or any thing that i have to slow down…
ODI 11161234
Fuel/Propulsion System
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 ford focus. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 18v735000 (fuel system, gasoline). The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. A dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available. *dt
ODI 11181592
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 ford focus. While the vehicle was stopped in traffic at a red light, it suddenly shut off on two separate occasions. The vehicle was taken to jim oneal ford ([redacted], sellersburg, in) where it was diagnosed that the fuel tank valve was faulty. The vehicle was serviced per nhtsa campaign number: 18v735000 (fuel system) and the fuel tank valve was replaced, but the failure continued. The…
ODI 11180221
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 ford focus. While attempting to drive the vehicle, it failed to start and the check engine warning indicator illuminated. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 18v735000 (fuel system, gasoline). The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact called autonation ford lincoln union city at [redacted]…
ODI 11180266
Electronic Stability Control · Fuel/Propulsion System · Power Train · Unknown Or Other
Over the last 4 months my ford focus has completely ran like [xxx] the car bogs out cuts off due to the fuel and cluster jam and it's caused my clutch or transmission to throw codes. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). *tr
ODI 11191001
Electrical System · Fuel/Propulsion System · Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 ford focus. The contact stated that while her daughter was driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle stalled without warning. The driver was unable to restart the vehicle. The vehicle was pushed into a nearby gas station to be diagnosed. The driver was informed that the fuel gauge was inoperable. The vehicle was included in nhtsa campaign number: 18v735000 (fuel system, gasoline).…
ODI 11298118
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System
On your vehicle, the pcm software may not adequately detect a stuck-open canister purge valve (cpv) within the fuel vapor system. If the cpv malfunctions and sticks open, it can lead to excessive vacuum in the fuel vapor system, potentially deforming the plastic fuel tank. This can cause the following symptoms: illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (mil) with certain diagnostic trouble codes (dtcs) inaccurate or…
ODI 11252285