2012 Ford Focus Wheels Problems
- 22
- 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 22 stored complaint records:
- 3 indicate a crash
- 0 indicate injury
- 1 indicate fire
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 7 |
| 30–60k mi | 4 |
| 60–100k mi | 3 |
| 100–150k mi | 3 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Wheels
Lugnuts on wheels are rounded and swelling making it impossible for the tool to fit over them to remove. This is a safety hazard because this will prolong the time a person is on the side of the road increasing the chance of harm.
ODI 11258600
Wheels
My car began making really loud humming that got louder as i drove faster. On occasion i would feel it 'slip' at high speeds but i knew it wasn't the transmission. It turned out that all 4 sets of the wheel bearings were locking up . Because the bearings are supposed to be in a sealed environment they shouldn't have been exposed to the elements for one, and i had to replace the entire wheel hub for all 4 since the…
ODI 11308869
Fuel/Propulsion System · Steering · Wheels
Takata recall i noticed that this vehicle "chugs" when it is sitting idle, and that sometimes it feels as if it wants to stall while idling. There is already a recall out for this issue but i have not been informed of it. It says that 10/22/2018 there was a recall for this issue. Onto the next issue, without warning my vehicle began to shake (this car is my daily driver) and then i began to hear whining whenever i…
ODI 11209269
Engine · Unknown Or Other · Wheels
When going about 55 mph my car starts to get very loud, nothing seems to be wrong it's as if there's a leaf blower inside the vehicle. As i slow down, use the brakes, the sound slowly gets more quiet.
Crash reported · Fire reported
ODI 11156522
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
Wheels
The lug nuts are swelling and separating. Because they are two part chrome covered. For this car, the lugnuts are custom. If they are placed by standard lug nuts, then the wheel cover cannot stay on. The two part chrome lug nut is not carried as a stock item in a dealership. Tires cannot be removed by standard lug wrench, because the lugnut is not a standard size. The lug nut must be cut off. Therefore if a tire…
ODI 10986273
Fuel/Propulsion System · Power Train · Wheels
This car also has that terrible transmission, mine replaced four times the fuel flaps both get stuck and it floods, won't start problems with tire lug nuts, two piece design? Who designed me what a piece!
ODI 11244701
Air Bags · Body · Wheels
My son got into an accident with his 2012 ford focus hatchback and his airbags did not deploy none whatsoever he ended up with bruise shoulders his friend with a scraped knee his car a total loss but none of his airbags deployed.
Crash reported
ODI 10949541
Latches/Locks/Linkages · Wheels
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 ford focus. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v643000 (latches/locks/linkages). The dealer was unable to determine when the parts would be supplied to schedule the recall repair. The recall notice indicated that the parts would be available the second quarter of 2017. In addition, the contact stated that two of the four tires had low air constantly. The contact…
ODI 10918706
Wheels
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 ford focus. While driving 35 mph, the contact heard an explosive abnormal noise coming from the rear driver side. The contact noticed burnt rubber and smoke coming from the tire. The low tire pressure warning light illuminated. The contact then noticed that the front and rear driver side tires blew out and were deflated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was…
ODI 10789466
Exterior Lighting · Power Train · Wheels
Purchased vehicle 6 months ago from auto nation ford union city, ga. First there was a problem with tire, then there is a problem with " brake lamp" then there is a major problem with " transmission malfunction". Car would not accelerate and stopped in mid traffic. Auto nation "said" they repaired as a result of recall, but i drove the car 8 hours after i picked it up from auto nation and car still having the same "…
ODI 10790551
Unknown Or Other · Wheels
While towing this car behind my motorcoach four-tires down, per ford manual and current rv safety practices, the focus' passenger-side rear tire had a blow out. The tire came completely off of the rim. All four focus tires were checked two days before and pressures were at spec. With no sign of leaks or apparent damage. The tires are michelin defender tires with about 14,500 miles on them and purchased in april of…
ODI 10713035
Power Train · Wheels
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 ford focus. While driving approximately 25 to 35 mph, the vehicle made a loud abnormal sound, the transmission spun, and the wheels did not engage. The contact turned off and restarted the vehicle, but the failure recurred. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the transmission software had to be updated. The software update was performed; however, the failure…
ODI 10767505
Steering · Suspension · Wheels
We had a problem with ford motor company over our 2012 ford focus . As background, while my wife was driving 40 mph on a straight road the car steering locked and pulled her into a curb causing a broken wheel, rim, and tie rod (estimated at $1500 to repair by bob tomes ford in mckinney texas). After the car setting at the dealership waiting for word from ford's corporate office for seven weeks we just found out they…
Crash reported
ODI 10588610
Power Train · Service Brakes · Wheels
The car tend to move backwards whenever i stop at a stoplight with a slight elevation. *tr
ODI 10583778
Engine · Vehicle Speed Control · Wheels
I was driving down a [redacted], trying to push the gas to get to 35 mph, but it failed and revved the engine and rpm without increasing my speed. I was going 20 mph and worried that my speed would affect other cars behind me to possibly hit me. There is some noise coming from the engine. It happened three times within less than a mile so i pulled over off the road to check and still unsure. The car is still brand…
ODI 10537070
Steering · Suspension · Wheels
When driving home i heard a loud pop noise, the steering became hard to control and when i made a slow right hand turn the right front tire fell off the car. Apple ford is trying to tell me i hit something. I would know if i hit something and for me to hit something that large i would have seen it, if there was a large pot hole i would have seen it... There is no body damage to the front end bumper of my car.. I…
ODI 10535852
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
Wheels
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 ford focus. The contact stated when the dealer repaired the flat tire they confirmed that the lug nuts needed to be replaced due to a manufacturers defect. The manufacturer was not notified of the defect. The approximate failure mileage was 78,000. *tr
ODI 10520143
Tires · Wheels
Driving a 2012 ford focus avis rental at approximately 5 mph in a lowe's parking lot. I turned to park the vehicle and the sidewall of the left front tire, a continental -conti 215/55/16-conti pro, brushed the concrete curbing and the sidewall blew. The tire could not be repaired, had to be replaced. Avis wants $200+ to replace a tire that seems to have a serious sidewall problem; a tire that should not have been…
ODI 10564155
Tires · Wheels
I purchased a brand new 2012 ford focus on 2/20/2013. On sunday, april 21, 2013, while it was sitting parked in my drive way, i noticed that the front passenger tire had a rather sizeable "bubble" in the sidewall. Fearing that it could burst, i decided that my best course of action was to slowly drive it to the dealership i purchased it at which is only about 5 miles from my home. Once they looked at it on monday,…
ODI 10509172
Power Train · Suspension · Wheels
Transmission shudders had it fixed twice front end want stay lined up have purchase three set of tires eating my tiers up had it lined up three times sick of this car it a lemon. *tr
ODI 10522427