Print this page

Violent Shaking, Knocking In Engine Compartment When Car Is Off

CarComplaints.com Seal Of Avoid Like The Plague

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.

6.0

fairly significant
Typical Repair Cost:
No data
Average Mileage:
33,000 miles
Total Complaints:
1 complaints

Most Common Solutions:

  1. not sure (1 reports)
2012 Ford Focus engine problems

engine problem

Find something helpful? Spread the word.
Get notified about new defects, investigations, recalls & lawsuits for the 2012 Ford Focus:

Unsubscribe any time. We don't sell/share your email.

2012 Ford Focus Owner Comments

problem #1

Jan 012016

Focus SEL 2.0L I4

  • Automatic transmission
  • 33,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

When I walk up to the car (ignition off) it randomly shakes/knocks violently as if there was a wild animal under the hood that scared the hell out of me. I checked the engine compartment and found nothing. After it happened a second time, I had it looked at by Ford and they thought I was crazy and were unable to find anything wrong.

- Donovan H., Edwards, US

Send Comment Add Complaint

Not what you are looking for?