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Engine Jerks When Moving From Full Stop
2012 Ford Focus
This problem may be covered under warranty. Ask your Ford dealer.
CarComplaints.com Notes: You should probably steer clear of the 2012 Focus. Otherwise, you might not be able to steer at all.
The 2012 is the first Focus to offer Electronic Power Assist Steering (EPAS). It's also the first year with massive power steering failure. These things are not mutually exclusive.
And while you wait for your steering to disappear, you'll be greeted with a transmission that shudders, vibrates or won't shift at all.
5.3
fairly significant- Typical Repair Cost:
- No data
- Average Mileage:
- 22,000 miles
- Total Complaints:
- 3 complaints
Most Common Solutions:
- not sure (2 reports)
- replace seals (1 reports)
engine problem
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A D V E R T I S E M E N T S
The last time I had to take my "awesome" Ford in because of a recall (not to mention it just died on me for no reason and tow was not covered by insurance), I was treated so badly by the Ford dealership I brought it to (and BOUGHT it from) that I called Ford Corp. myself and complained loudly but politely. By the end of that day, my car was fixed and no charge (this was after being told $149 to look at it and at least a week before they could get to my car). NOW the engine doesn't turn over. It takes 4-5 times, switching key around, etc. before it starts. By far this is the WORST car I've ever owned....thanks for letting me vent.
Update from Dec 21, 2016: Just to add to the above, my first dealership told me "nothing wrong with the car"! Sure, that's why I had to have it towed.
- Maryann R., Arlington, MA, US