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
Fuel tank or vapor recovery system faults in the purge valve and vapor canister cause excessive vacuum in the fuel tank which then begins to collapse. Effects include false fuel readings and 'distance to empty' indications in the trip computer, as well as a reduced overall fuel capacity. Driving at 70 mph speed limit during rush hour in the middle of a 3 lane interstate, the 'distance to empty' reading was 25 miles…
ODI 11064924
Fuel/Propulsion System
Check engine light came on and took it to ford dealership to get it fixed. They informed us that the purge valve was faulty which caused the fuel tank to be deformed. Total cost of fix is $1,000 plus and they also wanted to charge $321 to check the check engine light. After researching the issue, this is a known problem to ford and the dealership. This is a systemic issue and the part was already recalled on the…
ODI 11064283
Fuel/Propulsion System
I was driving on the freeway, at freeways speeds (approximately 65mph), my car's engine spontaneously stalled and shifted into neutral, all of the warning lights went on, and both the engine and brakes stopped working. While still moving at freeway speeds, i could not get the car engine to turn back on or get the transmission to re-engage out of neutral, and the brakes continued to not work. The brake pedal felt…
ODI 11265880
Fuel/Propulsion System
I have 2012 ford focus titanium with handling package. Earlier this year is when this issue started. I pulled up to gas station to pump fuel into my car. After i was done i got back into my car and pushed the push start button. The car struggled to turn on and stay on and eventually stayed on without any issues so this lasted maybe 5-10 seconds. Each time i started up the car i had zero issues with getting car…
ODI 11121937
Fuel/Propulsion System
Faulty fuel vent valve caused entire fuel tank to collapse.
ODI 11057807
Fuel/Propulsion System
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 ford focus. While walking outside of the vehicle, the contact noticed a strong fuel odor. He inspected underneath the vehicle by the fuel tank and noticed fuel on the ground. The vehicle was not taken to an independent mechanic or dealer for diagnostic testing or repairs. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was 138,000.
ODI 11056382
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
Fuel/Propulsion System
Check engine light came on. Codes indicated something wrong with purge valve and small evap leak. While driving at 55+mph on a 6 lane highway, my car stalled and my battery light and oil light illuminated. Before that happened, car would just rev and then jerk me forward. I was almost hit by multiple vehicles. This is a huge safety issue!! I made it to my mechanic where they informed me that my purge valve got stuck…
ODI 11052299
Fuel/Propulsion System
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 ford focus. While driving 50 mph, the vehicle shut off without warning. The contact was able to coast the vehicle over to the side of the road. In addition, the contact observed that the fuel gauge was on one fourth of a tank. Later, the fuel gauge indicated a full tank when the contact had not filled up the vehicle. The contact called aaa who stated that due to the indicators…
ODI 11046998
Fuel/Propulsion System
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 ford focus. While driving 50 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact was able to restart the vehicle after several minutes. After the vehicle was restarted, the check engine indicator remained illuminated. The vehicle was taken to brandon ford (9090 e adamo dr, tampa, fl 33619, [redacted]) where it was diagnosed that the fuel pump fractured, which caused the fuel tank to…
ODI 11047696
Fuel/Propulsion System
The purge valve of the fuel system was stuck open causing the pressure differential to crush the fuel tank because of the vacuum effect. All other parts of the fuel system have been overheated because of the inconsistent fuel flow so they all have to be replaced.the entire fuel system including gas tank. The car would stall or want to stall while driving on streets, stopped idling, and driving on highway causing…
ODI 11034269
Fuel/Propulsion System
The purge valve cause the car to stall in traffic while driving and back fire cause the gas tank to suck in
ODI 11057258
Fuel/Propulsion System
While driving on the freeway 70mph and on city roads at 35 miles an hour the car will just lose power and shut down, the check engine light and fuel pressure light and battery light all come on when the car dies. Only the check engine light remained after getting the car restarted. And will take several tries to get it started again. We took it to the ford dealer in american fork utah today and we received the code…
ODI 11010966
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
Fuel/Propulsion System
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 ford focus. While driving 70 mph, the check engine warning indicator illuminated and the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic (precision auto care in charleston, south carolina) who diagnosed that multiple codes leading to the fuel system reader were inaccurate; therefore, the vehicle was out of fuel. The fuel tank needed replacement. The vehicle was not…
ODI 10994130
Fuel/Propulsion System
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 ford focus. While driving approximately 25 mph, the vehicle suddenly stalled and failed to restart. The vehicle was towed to the midway ford dealer where it was diagnosed that the fuel tank collapsed and the fuel valve was damaged. The fuel tank and fuel system needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and opened case number:…
ODI 10994113
Fuel/Propulsion System
Inaccurate fuel gauge indication and inaccurate distance to empty. Ended up having to replace evap emmision purge valve, fuel pump, and fuel tank, and canister. Had to replace all parts again 4 months later when my car stop running while i was driving down the highway and this happened to me 3 times.
ODI 11084257
Fuel/Propulsion System
My vehicle's fuel tank is compressing due to a faulty vacuum purge valve requiring a new tank, fuel pump and purge valve. This issue has caused my vehicle to stall in freeway traffic and in stop and go traffic. The fuel tank is also not accurately reading incorrectly, you are not able to tell how much gas you have with thh indicator. . Ford focus- 2012, 58k miles
ODI 10993937
Fuel/Propulsion System
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 ford focus. While being operated, the vehicle experienced complete loss of power the vehicle was towed to the robin ford dealer where it was diagnosed that the purge valve, fuel pump, and fuel tank were defective and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 76,000. Updated 07/18/17*lj…
ODI 10992296
Fuel/Propulsion System
2012 ford focus fuel gauge reading erratic, specifically indicating full when near empty. This problem is accompanied by emissions check engine codes p144a. This problem is identified in tsbs as early as 2013 as an "evap purge valve" failure which causes fuel tank collapse. False fuel level indication may cause drivers to run out of fuel and become stranded. Dealer advises fuel tank has collapsed and requires fuel…
ODI 10986315
Fuel/Propulsion System
2012 ford focus standard transmission original owner experienced power loss 3x on highway in 6 years. Vehicle would lose power on highway and could not accelerate past 65mph gas pedal to floor..no warning lights on dash slow acceleration in any gear with slight stutter. When i pull over turn off for 5 minutes then start again problem goes away.you tube search shows multiple ford focus owners same issue. Checked with…
ODI 10981238
Fuel/Propulsion System
While driving on the highway my focus began stalling out very abruptly. I was as if i was slamming on my brakes while cruising on the highway with no notification that it was about to happen. This happened many times and the car would sometimes stall completely or just keep moving. While idling at a stop the rpms would fluctuate rapidly then the car would stall out. I bought this car at 57k miles and at 65k it was…
ODI 10980374
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
Fuel/Propulsion System
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 ford focus. After stopping at an intersection, the engine turned off. The contact had to start the engine in order to continue driving. The check engine indicator illuminated after the failure. The dealer diagnosed that the fuel tank was deformed, which affected the fuel pump and fuel line. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 80,000.
ODI 10966034
Fuel/Propulsion System
March 1, 2017 check engine light came on after car stalled, idle would increase and then decrease and then die. Made appointment at ford dealer in lake worth, fl. Had to leave vehicle. At same time 3 recalls supposedly fixed. I was told fuel leak in gas tank, that is going through a hose into areas it should not go, causing readings to cause stalling and check engine light. I was told i needed new fuel tank,…
ODI 10959045