CarRecallWatchThe 2012 Ford Focus Electric has 3 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 33 complaints with NHTSA, including 1 crash.
The most-reported problem area is Electrical System (15 reports).
2012 Ford Focus Electric recalls
Charge cord can overheat and melt, risking fire
Certain 120V portable charge cords supplied with some plug-in hybrid and electric Ford vehicles were made without a thermistor, a temperature-sensing part.
Most common 2012 Ford Focus Electric problems
Problem areas named in the 33 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Electrical System | 15 |
| Power Train | 14 |
| Steering | 6 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 4 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 3 |
| Electronic Stability Control (Esc) | 3 |
| Engine | 2 |
| Service Brakes | 2 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 1 |
| Air Bags | 1 |
What owners report
The contact owns a 2012 Ford Focus BEV. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the contact noticed that an unknown warning light was illuminated and remained illuminated for several days. The failure recurred several times. On one occasion, the contact was unable to start the vehicle. The contact had the vehicle towed to a local dealer who inspected the vehicle and diagnosed failure with an electrical wiring harness kit and that the battery was drained. The dealer was able to replace the wiring harness however, the battery was not replaced due to the cost of a new battery. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage
MY SHOCKS AND MY TRANSMISSION I BELIEVE
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 FORD FOCUS ELECTRIC. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH, THE VEHICLE HESITATED TO SWITCH GEARS. THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN TO MAHWAH FORD (55 FRANKLIN TPK, MAHWAH, NJ 07430) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE CLUTCH ASSEMBLY NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 26,000.
MY VEHICLE EXPERIENCED A STOP SAFELY NOW MESSAGE WHILE DRIVING. POWER WERE CUT OFF AND THE VEHICLE STALLED IN MOVING TRAFFIC. MY VEHICLE HAD DONE A RECALL ON THE POWER HARNESS TO ADDRESS THE STOP SAFELY NOW ISSUE BUT I DON'T THINK THE RECALL FIXED IT COMPLETELY.
JERKING DURING TAKE OFF AND GEAR SHIFTING. WHILE DRIVING CAR WILL JERK AT LOW SPEED BUT RISE TO 4 SPEED. TOOK TO DEALERSHIP THEY SAY IT'S TRANSMISSION CLUTCH SHUDDER, MY THIRD REPLACEMENT AND IT'S A ISSUE THT CONTINUES TO HAPPEN. $1400.00 REPAIR
2012 Ford Focus Electric questions
Does the 2012 Ford Focus Electric have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 3 safety recalls for the 2012 Ford Focus Electric: Charge cord can overheat and melt, risking fire; Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Control Module (Tcm/Pcm/Tecm); Electrical System:Ignition:Anti-Theft:Control Module; Equipment:Electrical:Anti-Theft Devices. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2012 Ford Focus Electric?
Based on 33 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Electrical System (15), Power Train (14), Steering (6).
How do I check if a recall on my 2012 Ford Focus Electric has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.