CarRecallWatchThe 2012 Ford Focus has 7 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 3,770 complaints with NHTSA, including 107 crashes, 15 fires, 88 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Power Train (1,462 reports).
2012 Ford Focus recalls
Focus Engine Can Stall While Driving, Raising Crash Risk
A Canister Purge Valve in certain 2012-2018 Ford Focus vehicles may malfunction, causing the engine to stall unexpectedly while driving.
Door May Not Latch Securely and Could Open While Driving
A component in the door latches can break, making a door difficult to latch or causing the driver or a passenger to think a door is closed when it is not.
Engine may stall while driving without warning, raising crash risk
Certain Ford Focus vehicles with 2.0L gasoline engines did not have the Powertrain Control Module updated as intended under an earlier recall.
Engine May Stall While Driving, Risking a Crash
A malfunctioning canister purge valve in the fuel vapor system can create excessive vacuum.
Door Latch May Break, Leaving Door Unsecured While Driving
A component inside the door latch can break.
Most common 2012 Ford Focus problems
Problem areas named in the 3,770 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Power Train | 1,462 |
| Steering | 928 |
| Engine | 475 |
| Unknown Or Other | 358 |
| Electrical System | 355 |
| Structure | 334 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 284 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 166 |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages | 134 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 56 |
What owners report
The transmission is messing up real batteries like it's automatic.And when it goes into the next gear , it goes into gear and then goes all the gas falls down all the way 20 and the gas is gonna be about like you got a five speed it shifts up-and-down all the time up down up down, there was A\n Problem with these transmissions that they went over to court for and had a lawsuit against them to fix these cars, I go to the place. And they tell me Only in california though that time would fix it and I said , I can't not change my purge valve , because my light wasn't on , I just took it off myself , cleared the check engine light even though it was still stored in the computer , they wouldn't e
Transmission overheating warning light Transmission clutch stuck open recommended to change out âactuator Aâ but did not solve. Clutch fork needs replacement
The contact owns a 2012 Ford Focus. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V331000 (Latches/Locks/Linkages); however, the part to do the recall repair was denied. The contact stated that upon further inspection, the front driverâs side door failed to remain closed. The vehicle was towed to a local dealer where the contact was advised that the vehicle could not be repaired due to the passengerâs side door having cosmetic issues. The vehicle remained at the local dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure, and a case was filed. The failure mileage was approximately 171,500.
Rowe ford came stated he checked to see it the software was there also stated there were codes and said he was done. He never fixed the software cause i have u codes that state pcm and has locked my car into limp mode which means my car is immobilized due to the bad software. They closed Out the recall on there end with out the proper Fix. It was their mobile service. I know For a fact the pcm is causing this communication issue in my car. Inlost my job due to this very issue cause it Left Me With no transportation. My car is now a brick just sitting here cause of there negligence to do the job correctly and also the mobile technician was Only here 10 minutes and that also told me he did not
I am submitting this complaint because Ford dealers do not appear to be following Ford Motor Company's published procedure for Customer Satisfaction Program 24N07. I visited two Ford service departments in [XXX] and [XXX]. Both told me they must first perform their own diagnostic evaluation before replacing the canister purge valve (CPV) under 24N07, and that I may be responsible for a diagnostic fee if they do not confirm the issue. Both dealers justified this requirement by stating that it was mandated by Ford corporate. This appears inconsistent with Ford's XXX communication to all U.S. Ford and Lincoln dealers. The 24N07 Technical Instructions already provide a decision process: Step 1
2012 Ford Focus questions
Does the 2012 Ford Focus have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 7 safety recalls for the 2012 Ford Focus: Focus Engine Can Stall While Driving, Raising Crash Risk; Door May Not Latch Securely and Could Open While Driving; Engine may stall while driving without warning, raising crash risk; Engine May Stall While Driving, Risking a Crash; Door Latch May Break, Leaving Door Unsecured While Driving. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2012 Ford Focus?
Based on 3,770 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Power Train (1,462), Steering (928), Engine (475).
How do I check if a recall on my 2012 Ford Focus 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.