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. The contact stated that while driving approximately 65 mph, the service engine light illuminated continuously on the instrument panel and the fuel gauge became erratic. The failure occurred previously and the dealer replaced the evaporator canister purge valve but the failure recurred. The vehicle was recently taken to the dealer, who indicated that the fuel tank and valve…
ODI 10584482
Fuel/Propulsion System
Spiders or insects block the vents from the gas tank making it almost impossible to fill my gas tank. I bought the car in the summer of 2012 and it happened in the fall of 2012 and the fall of 2013. *tr
ODI 10550760
Electrical System · Fuel/Propulsion System
I have a ford focus bev ( battery electric vehicle), 2012. I came out from work and unplugged my car from the charging post and got into it as usual to go home. I pressed the start button and a mechanical warning window came up on the dash. I closed it and the "stop safely now" message came on. I closed it and the first message came back again. This went on for several cycles until i hit the start button again. I…
ODI 10546891
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System · Power Train
The transmission in our focus stutters and grinds when shifting from 1st gear to 2nd. *tr
ODI 10649257
Electrical System · Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System
While driving approx 30 miles per hour on a b road, just after turning right the car displayed a "stop safely now" warning and the car lost all power to the drive train and the car literally stopped moving. Luckily, there was no one behind me when the fault occurred. I power cycled the car and i was able to drive away after a few minutes. I have never had an issue with the car until last night.
ODI 10544836
Electrical System · Fuel/Propulsion System · Power Train
As i was driving all of a sudden a display stating "stop safely now" came on. I pulled over and the car would not go any further. I had to completely turn it off, open and close the door, and restart it to make it go again. It has happened 3 times now in the past few weeks. *tr
ODI 10543773
Electrical System · Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System
While driving through uptown charlotte, the car gave a "stop safely now" alert and the car lost power. It coasted enough to roll to the right lane and then died. I could not get the warning flashers to work. I tried for about 7 minutes to get the car to turn off, every combination i knew. After that, the car 'reset' and i was able to get it to start. I drove away as if nothing happened. It hasn't happened since.…
ODI 10543624
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System · Vehicle Speed Control
Was sitting at a stop light after leaving work and the "stop safely now" message appeared. Car would not move. After several cycles of turning the car on and off, opening and closing the driver door, locking and unlocking the car, it managed to reset itself and work again, only to have the problem recur about 5 minutes later, requiring the same steps to resolve the issue. The car worked normally the rest of the day…
ODI 10536510
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System · Power Train
Issue 1: the vehicle is on its third clutch in the 2 years since purchase and continues to have transmission issues. When applying gas it stutters, lurches, or responds as if not taking gas. This week: three times turning from stop sign left, right from stop sign, and right from parking lot. Apply gas to accelerate and vehicles stutters, pauses, and stalls for a moment. Two of the three, particularly one came close…
ODI 10652846
Electrical System · Fuel/Propulsion System · Wheels
Upon making a left turn vehicle completely powered down with no warning, after a second an audible beep and "stop safely now" message appeared. Vehicle had to be towed to dealership. *tr
ODI 10522585
Electrical System · Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System · Power Train
I purchased a new 2012 ford focus ev on june 7, 2013. Twice (still in june), while driving at speeds approximately 50 mph, the "stop safely now" warning came on and the vehicle lost power. Both times i was able to restart the vehicle within a couple of minutes. I made sure to note all the indicators to provide the ford service techs as much information as possible. When i brought the vehicle in to be serviced, the…
ODI 10542983
Electrical System · Fuel/Propulsion System · Vehicle Speed Control
Incidence occurred twice in 2 day period. "stop safely now" error occurred while driving the vehicle. 1st instance was while breaking as approaching a stoplight. 2nd instance was while accelerating on freeway onramp. Both instances i lost all engine power and could no longer accelerate. I had to coast to a safe spot to put the car into park and turn off the vehicle but was able to restart it and drive to dealership…
ODI 10525187
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System · Power Train
Update 05/20/2013 this vehicle keeps getting worse: ?reverse does not work very well as it takes a long time to function. On a slight decline the car rolls forward and reverse has difficulty engaging. ?from a stop at a stop sign or red light, the car will attempt to lunge forward sometimes. ?from a stop at a stop sign or red light, the car will often not accelerate when the accelerator pedal is pressed. ?at any…
ODI 10512867
Fuel/Propulsion System · Vehicle Speed Control
While coming to a stop, the stop safely now warning chimed and vehicle lost all power. It would not go into park, or neutral to allow it to be pushed off the road. After several minutes of powering it on and off it eventually restarted and worked without incident until recently on 8/15/13 the same message occurred at a stoplight and the car again lost all power. After about 2 minutes it started and ran ok. *tr
ODI 10536592
Fuel/Propulsion System · Power Train
While leaving the parking lot of a store to enter highway, my focus started sputtering and then shut completely down leaving me and my two children stranded in the road. We got help to push it out of the way when attempted tries to start didn't work. A tow truck came when called and took it to our ford dealership here who just called (24 hours later) to tell me they "think" there's a problem with the fuel pump. I…
ODI 10508279
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System · Power Train
Since purchasing this vehicle i have had consistent problems where i will pull out into traffic and the vehicle loses power. At some points, where the vehicle is stopped, the car shakes a lot! There seems to be an acceleration problem and it is getting much worse! I was almost rear-ended yesterday! *tr
ODI 10512216
Fuel/Propulsion System · Power Train · Service Brakes
I received a letter from ford in may 2012 regarding customer satisfaction program 12b37. The issue with the car was rough/jerky automatic transmission shifts & roll back when transitioning from the brake pedal to the accelerator pedal. My husband took the car into the ford shop to have this issue corrected on 6/8/2012. Everything seemed to be fine but both issues started up again and became more frequent. My husband…
ODI 10511680
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System · Power Train
I ordered the car from ford in 2011 as soon as they allowed orders. I have approximately 27,800miles on the car. I have yet to get the fuel economy that ford stated. I do both city and highway everyday and my combined fuel has not gone over 27 miles per gallon since i have owned it. I have even had it run out of gas on 3 separate occasions when the car was registering 30 and 34 miles to empty. *tr
ODI 10487923
Fuel/Propulsion System · Power Train
I purchased my 2012 focus new nov. 2012. After a few weeks of owning the car, i noticed that the ride was not as 'smooth' as my prior car. I did not think anything of it, as i live in a city and assumed it was due to the stop and go of the city miles i drove as well as the winter season. By june 2013 with less than 8,000 miles, i began to notice that my car would roll backwards on hills when stopped in traffic while…
ODI 11232397
Fuel/Propulsion System · Power Train
On my way to the dealer to deliver the car for shuddering from stop to first gear, the car failed to engage in gear when i depressed the accelerator. I pressed the accelerator harder and the vehicle lurched into gear, and commenced up the hill from my house - the car then appeared to go into neutral on its own, thus no propulsion, then on its own slipped back into gear. As i made my way onto the main road, i…
ODI 10485114
Fuel/Propulsion System
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 ford focus. The contact stated that she noticed gasoline leaking from under the vehicle. The vehicle had not been diagnosed. The contact stated that in the previous year, the fuel line became detached three times and was repaired. The manufacturer was notified but offered no assistance. The vehicle had not been repaired. The failure and current mileages was 28,500.
ODI 10479834
Fuel/Propulsion System
The problem started about 2 months after the purchase of my car. With the low fuel light on i filled my gas tank until the handle/nozzle of the gas pump clicked off indicating the tank was full. When i removed the nozzle from the fill tube you can hear a rush of gas come up and then a splash as the gas hits the ground. It ejects the gas underneath the car alongside the right rear tire leaving an 8" wet spot. My…
ODI 10476527
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System · Power Train
On 8/27/2012 i drove off the car lot with 7 miles on my new car. I noticed a little bit of rough shifting as the day passed. On 8/28 the car started bucking and jerking during acceleration. There was little power on inclines. The problem progressively got worse through the day. I set up an appointment to drop off for service the next day. Took in for service on 8/29 and was told that the throttle body needed to be…
ODI 10473215
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System · Unknown Or Other
Ever since i have owned this car since may 2012 it has shuddered when driving, stalled while driving, and shakes and does not increase speed when the accelerator is stepped on. The car now does not even start when it is turned on, despite the battery being good. Car was towed into dealership several times and they supposedly fixed it. Did several repairs to it but to this date it still shudders and stalls while…
ODI 10782111
Fuel/Propulsion System · Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
This car has had transmission problems with the dual clutch automatic transmission it will shudder when changing gears, rollback, come close to stalling. I took the car in to be "reprogrammed" back in june of 2012 it drove okay with only minor hiccups with transmission until october 20, 2013. The car has less than 22,000 miles on it and the car is now not shifting properly. I put the car in drive and it was like i…
ODI 10548638