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.
This data is from the NHTSA — the US gov't agency tasked with vehicle safety. Complaints are spread across multiple & redundant categories, & are not organized by problem.
So how do you find out what problems are occurring? For this NHTSA complaint data, the only way is to read through the comments below. Any duplicates or errors? It's not us.
The contact owns a 2012 Ford Focus. The contact stated that an abnormal fuel odor was coming from the vents and the vehicle reeked of fuel. The odor was so strong that it was a distraction to the contact and her family's health. The vehicle was taken to joe hall Lincoln Ford (1617 21st street, lewiston, id 83501, (888) 706-3381) where the mechanics repaired a door latch, but did not repair the fuel tank. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 97,637.
My vehicles transmission has been replaced several times and had a tcm replacement as well and still is not working it is also had two clutches and several software updates with no success. The car has started displaying new transmission issues related to the software in which now the vehicle will no longer go in reverse and just the other day while driving at 75 to 80 mph on the highway my vehicle slammed it self into second gear very hard and then into neutral I was almost rear ended at approximately 85 mph in which I could have died this is unacceptable afford to not except responsibility and offer a buyback for these vehicles I have spent countless hours of my time with this vehicle and have had several occasions with engine loss power transmission would not shift slamming into key lower gears at high rate of speed complete car shut down all of these issues in which I could have been in a fatal accident with and we still have no resolution after several years I am out raged
While driving on a busy interstate the rpms on my vehicle revved to 5000, wouldn't accelerate, and quickly slowed down. I was in the fast lane while traffic around me was going 75+ and was forced to pull over on the left shoulder with my dog in the vehicle at 9:30pm on a Friday night. Once stopped, my vehicle wouldn't move as I tried to go into reverse and wouldn't go over 25 mph while trying to go forward. I was stranded on the interstate for 2 hours waiting for a tow truck paid for out of pocket because my 'warranty expired due to high mileage'. my boyfriend had to leave school to also pull over behind me on the interstate and take the dog from my car to his on the busiest interstate in the state we live in. Mine, my dog's my boyfriend's lives were all in extreme danger due to the failure of a part on my vehicle I have had replaced twice already and is a known problem with the make model and year of my vehicle.
- Norfolk, VA, USA
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The contact owns a 2012 Ford Focus. While operating the vehicle, the engine, battery, and oil sensor indicators illuminated before the vehicle shut off. The cause of the failure was not determined. Hines park Ford (56558 Pontiac trl, new hudson, mi) and the manufacturer were notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 94,000.
Takata recall the engine light warning is on on my car and slips while driving. I am trying to get help to determine what is wrong to avoid accidents. I received a recall letter but I lost the letter that was sent to me. Your attention and time on my concern is very much appreciated. [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the Freedom Of Information Act (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).'
2012 Ford Focus stalling and shutting off on highway. Engine stalling and shutting off multiple times while driving. Check engine indicator on due to recall.
Bought 11/9/2012 six months later rec'd emission recall, 1yr later would not start, dead in grocery parking, dealer said emission again, 2nd yr radio went out, 3rd yr catalylict converter need to be changed, 5/16/2017 was charged $1805.72, said not emission but it was doing the same thing as before, dead had to be towed again to dealer, dealer said, "codes PO420, po7A3 tested, found converter stopped up, shift actuator faulty, removed transmission replaced clutch actuatorsand clutch, removed & replaced manifold/coverter assembly. Now twice so far engine malfunction light, no power, goes 5 miles....... when turned off in about 45-1 hr, starts.... all this while driving or parked in a parking lot.
I received a recall notice a few months ago and I was told that I would receive another letter in about 3 months once the necessary parts were in stock. I hadn't received the follow up letter so I called my local Ford dealer and I was told that the parts were on back order but I could set up an appointment to have my vehicle inspected for corrosion to determine if I even needed the parts. The earliest appointment I could get was May 18th, just for the inspection; not even for the actual repairs. The recall is for the fuel vapor system and there's a warped part that is causing an inaccurate reading on fuel levels which means I have to maintain at least a half tank of gas at all times. My car is now leaking gas and stalling in traffic due to the issue. I live in a city with lots of steep inclines and hills and I have to avoid certain streets because my car has stalled and almost caused accidents. There is only one Ford dealer in my area. The only other dealer is about 30-40 minutes away.
Takata recall I'll be driving and my car stalled often and has cut off on two occasion.then my engine light came on.I was driving happen to be at a stop sign and the and cut off and rolled had to restart.when ever I stop the car it take time before it speeds up.
The contact owns a 2012 Ford Focus. While attempting to drive the vehicle, it failed to start and the check engine warning indicator illuminated. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 18V735000 (fuel system, gasoline). The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact called autonation Ford Lincoln union city at (770) 686-7733 (located at 4355 jonesboro rd a, union city, ga 30291) and was informed that the part was not available. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and did not assist. The approximate failure mileage was 100,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
The contact owns a 2012 Ford Focus. While the vehicle was stopped in traffic at a red light, it suddenly shut off on two separate occasions. The vehicle was taken to jim oneal Ford (516 S. Indiana ave, sellersburg, in) where it was diagnosed that the fuel tank valve was faulty. The vehicle was serviced per NHTSA campaign number: 18V735000 (fuel system) and the fuel tank valve was replaced, but the failure continued. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the fuel tank was faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failures. The failure mileage was 106,000.
I have been complaining of and dealing with a engine/transmission issue since purchasing this vehicle. I was told several times by my dealership that it is just the type of gas sipping engine the car has and it is normal. I am 50 years old and never had a car that responded as poorly this one has but also never had a car with special type of engine. It has stalled while entering an intersection a couple of times, lacks pick up sometimes or jolts (like transmission issues) when going from stopped position. It will sometimes jolts going up hills while car is switching gears as well at a normal back road speed. An engine recall was put out several months ago with no remedy yet. Now the engine light is coming on sometimes (after just having the car serviced and gone through for fluids, etc). My car has 50K miles on it only and is being driven by my son now. I am worried about the safety but don't want to sell it with open recalls and the lemon laws here in MA. I feel like I am stuck with a lemon myself. I want to know what timeframe they will be given to come up with a fix before someone is killed?
The contact owns a 2012 Ford Focus. The contact stated that the vehicle leaked fuel, lost power, and the fuel gauge would become inoperable while driving. In addition, the check engine indicator illuminated. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed, but no failure was located. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer and dealer were not notified. The failure mileage was 130,000.
The contact owns a 2012 Ford Focus. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled often and would not restart. In addition, the radio stopped working and the rpms seized. A local mechanic was called and they instructed the contact to disconnect the main negative terminal under the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to the local mechanic, but could not be repaired because an unknown Ford part was needed. Harris Ford (3710 van dyke rd, newport, ar 72112, (870) 523-5559) was contacted, but could not diagnose the vehicle for another two weeks. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.
The contact owns a 2012 Ford Focus. The contact stated that the power steering was faulty and the steering wheel seized, which made it difficult to turn. Also, when the vehicle was started and the contact shifted into drive, the vehicle automatically went in reverse. The contact had to immediately engage the parking brake. Also, while the vehicle was parked on the street, it rolled backwards due to the parking position. Furthermore, while attempting to reverse, the vehicle stalled. Also, the door latches were loose and in danger of becoming detached. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was towed multiple times. The vehicle was taken to ted russell Ford (9925 parkside dr, knoxville, tn 37922, (865) 444-6467) and serviced multiple times for each failure; however, each failure remained except for the power steering failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the failures and did not assist. The failure mileage was 130,000.
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- Kamiah, ID, USA