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 · Power Train
Ford focus se 2012 [xxx] purchased 08/25/2011. Since new, the vehicle shudder and shake because transmission problems. It was again on the dealer in may 2016 for 2 weeks, after having to wait 20 days for the parts to arrive, at pines ford in pembroke pines, fl. During this repair also, one of the engine mounts was found broke and the dealer and ford motor company refused to pay for the replacement and the labor, $…
ODI 10874202
Fuel/Propulsion System
My car stalls constantly and while driving i have to put it in neutral and restart it. Ford says it's a purge valve problem, with the gas tank being unable to relieve pressure (or allow air in) as gas is used. From what we've read online many many people are having the same problem. Supposedly it's a $2,000 fix. I have stalled in an intersection before. It was scary.
ODI 11083670
Fuel/Propulsion System · Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
Car dies on highway while driving. Fuel system and sensors seems to be failing or fell apart inside the vehicle it will not show appropriate fuel levels. It stuttering after filling up to full tank. Vehicle is very dangerous to drive on a highway to work when fuel system is failing. Many complainst have been filed on other automitive websites and forums about this exact fuel system issue. Collapsed fuel system /…
ODI 10838745
Fuel/Propulsion System
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 ford focus. While driving approximately 45 mph, the check engine warning indicator illuminated and the vehicle lost acceleration. The vehicle was driven to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the purge valve was malfunctioning and needed replacement. The contact also stated that the vehicle experienced this failure for about a year and half. The dealer had to replace the clutch under a…
ODI 10825039
Fuel/Propulsion System
My check engine light came on coming home from work monday night and wensday i took the car to the dealership the dealership the next day and found out that the purge valve was malfunctioning and has collapsed my gas tank and i needed to replace the fuel pump, gas tank, fuel tube assembly. All cost $2000. The service tech stated there has been a lot of complaints about this and ford refuses to help
ODI 10822419
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System
While driving my 2012 ford focus hatchback, the check engine light came on and the vehicle idled rough and the engine stopped working. Restarted and took vehicle to dealer. Dealer stated that the emissions control system had pulled a vacuum on the fuel tank causing raw fuel to enter the emissions control system and the engine causing the issues. The tank had to be replaced due to collapse and the evap tank, tubing,…
ODI 10821322
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 ford focus. The contact stated that while making a left or right turn, the vehicle stalled. The check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that purge valve not opening properly. As a result, the fuel pump, purge valve, purge tank needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The vin was not included in nhtsa campaign number:…
ODI 10806753
Fuel/Propulsion System
I'm writing about a problem that i feel is a safety defect. My car started idling very erratically and the amber engine light is on. The dealer says that the vapor canister control solenoid failed, drawing a vacuum in the fuel tank which caused the fuel tank to collapse. It also filled the vapor canister with fuel. They say the raw fuel from the canister is being drawn into the engine causing the erratic idle. This…
ODI 10787786
Fuel/Propulsion System
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 ford focus. After fuel was placed in the vehicle, it stalled. The contact mentioned that when there was less than half a tank of fuel in the vehicle, it would stall then too. In addition, the fuel gauge was inoperable and did not display the correct amount of fuel in the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to five star ford lincoln of warner robins (900 russell pkwy, warner robins, ga 31088,…
ODI 11254123
Fuel/Propulsion System
My focus, as so many others has had transmission problems and the transmission control module has been replaced twice. But, today i'm writing about a new problem that i feel is a safety defect. My car started idling very erratically and the amber engine light is on. The dealer says that the vapor canister control solenoid failed, drawing a vacume in the fuel tank which caused the fuel tank to collapse. It also…
ODI 10785733
Body · Electrical System · Fuel/Propulsion System
I purchased a ford focus may of 2014, with 30,000 miles on it. I had a factory warranty up to 60,000 miles on it. I am now at 62,000 miles on my car and the latch on my driver side door broke and my door flew open while driving on the freeway at 70 mph. If i were not wearing my seatbelt, i would have flown out of my car to my death! Since then, i have had to bungie my front doors shut, leaving me no access to get in…
ODI 10782586
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System · Power Train
Purchased a 2012 ford focus in december of 2014. The transmission has had shifting issues almost the entire time that i have had the vehicle. In may, the transmission began stuttering at low speeds. When reaching speed on an interstate on-ramp, the vehicle showed the message "vehicle not in park" and shut off as i was pulling into traffic. A day later when driving it, it stuttered again and the check engine light…
ODI 10747268
Fuel/Propulsion System
Car stalled and lost power while driving, was able to coast into a parking lot. Car would not restart, and had it towed to the dealer. Diagnosed and say the purge valve failed and that they need to replace fuel pump, and tank, for $2k.
ODI 10733735
Fuel/Propulsion System
Sudden loss of power. Engine was revving up but transmission not engaging. It was as if i had shifted to neutral. I had to coast to a stop.
ODI 10726879
Fuel/Propulsion System
My husband was driving my car home from work and it began sputtering. Luckily there was a residential road nearby and he turned off the business hwy and the car died. It wouldn't start and was acting like it had no gas even though it had over half a tank. It had to be towed. It has now been in the shop for 3 weeks waiting on a back-ordered fuel pressure sensor. It's only a few years old. This is the most frustrating…
ODI 10704104
Fuel/Propulsion System · Steering
I had this car about four years i put a two new battery, new start, new radio, new radiator, thermostat the arms and rod replace now i got the steering assist fault going on in my car i get wired put money on to it !
ODI 11176365
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System · Seat Belts
On january 27th.. My car (2012 ford focus se 4door 5 speed) my car had 33,342 miles on it once it came into the service bay at asheville ford in asheville nc. I was advised that the car would have to stay for the day and look into the situation. Car would die at random, lights would come on like a christmas tree (oil pressure light, battery light, traction light, esc light, information light, check engine light) and…
ODI 10681032
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System · Suspension
My 2012 ford focus sel has turned off completely while driving multiple times on the highway and freeway, i have been stranded multiple times during the day and night due to it shutting off randomly. I have been stranded in parking lots multiple times due to the car not allowing me to go in reverse. I have replaced the car battery multiple times! My gas cap has popped off while putting in gas, i have faulty…
ODI 11142902
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 ford focus. While driving various speeds, the vehicle stalled without warning and the check engine indicator illuminated prior to the stalling. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the purge valve needed to be replaced, but was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 52,000.
ODI 10925970
Electrical System · Fuel/Propulsion System · Vehicle Speed Control
I have a 2012 ford focus. Only a year after buying this car i began to notice issues with shifting while driving and even complained about transmission issues to my dealer. I was told this was "normal operating condition". Before the implementation of the fors customer service program happened, there was a minor recall to reduce instances of rolling back on hills. I took my car in to have that fixed only to have…
ODI 10725153
Fuel/Propulsion System
On sept 8 2014 i was driving home from work and once i got off the highway i noticed that my car was slowing down and the battery and oil light was on the next thing i knew my car shut off i restarted it and took it to the dealership ( since it is still under warranty ) to get it checked out. The service dept told me that it was the fuel pump and they were ordering the part but that was a lie not only did they not…
ODI 10639750
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System
Feels as if the car is going to stall while slowing down. After taking off after a complete stop it shifts hard or shakes and sometimes makes a grinding noise. *tr
ODI 10630839
Fuel/Propulsion System
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 ford focus. While driving approximately 10 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The technician diagnosed that the fuel pump needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was unknown.
ODI 10654971
Fuel/Propulsion System
Beginning in april, the car has randomly broken down several times, with no notice, putting my safety and life in danger. Cars had to come to a jolting stop to avoid from hitting me and on one occasion a police officer actually had to intervene to safeguard me from oncoming traffic. Please see the sequence of events below. Ofriday, april 12th-car broke down in a major intersection during rush hour traffic…
ODI 10616603
Fuel/Propulsion System
I got my car started and pulled out of the parking space i was in and parallel with the street i was planning on pulling out into when the engine cut out on me. Fortunately i had not pulled into the street as i had planned when the engine quit on me. I kept trying to start the car and it seemed like the car would be about to start with just another second or two more as the starter was turning. The fuel gauge kept…
ODI 10585165