10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
30 / 3
Injuries / Deaths:
15 / 2
Average Mileage:
59,238 miles

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problem #803

Apr 162015

Focus 4-cyl

  • miles
2012 Ford Focus. Consumer writes in regards to transmission stalling and a side door latch recall. The consumer stated after attempting to repair the vehicle on 3 different occasions the vehicle continued to stall. The parts necessary to complete the recall for the door latch were not available. The consumer requested a full refund for the vehicle.

- Cordova, TN, USA

problem #802

Mar 212018

Focus

  • 97,000 miles
We purchased this vehicle as my daughters first car a year ago. It looks great but has issues. The transmission/clutch feels like it slips. The car always revs high. And you touch the gas pedal and sometimes it jolts too quickly. Today, I drove on freeway and came to a stop with red light at off ramp. Light turns green and push on gas and it shuttered and then propelled forward. Felt like it couldn't get in gear? it has done this a few times while in motion and on the freeway too, slips or sputters. I'm fearful for my young daughter being less experienced of a driver in this unsafe vehicle. I'm reading other peoples complaints, and I see many, many are having the same issues. We bought the car w 86K miles April 2017. Now has 97K. We will take the car in to our Ford dealer tomorrow.

- Escondido, CA, USA

problem #801

Mar 122018

Focus

  • 73,000 miles
At 73,000 miles error code in dash read steering assist malfunction service needed. It is very difficult to steer my car. At 76,000 miles error code read engine too hot, stop safely and wait 8 minutes. Car shudders and high revs at low speeds and very loud engine noise. I hope that Ford recalls these issues soon!!!

- Bakersfield, CA, USA

problem #800

Mar 132018

Focus

  • 97,000 miles
My wife's steering wheel was turning when she was stuck at work...steering assist fault...service required came up on the screen...was on her screen. Https://www.consumeraffairs.com/news/Ford-vehicles-with-steering-issue-recalled-062915.html https://owner.Ford.com/tools/account/maintenance/recalls/results.html money.cnn.com/2018/03/14/news/companies/Ford-steering-wheel-recall/index.html

- Freehold, NJ, USA

problem #799

May 152015

Focus

  • 70,000 miles
The contact owns a 2012 Ford Focus. The contact stated that the vehicle sped up and slowed down independently due to the transmission. The contact stated that there was a hesitation when shifting from one gear to the next. Also, while stopped at a traffic light or stop sign, the engine revved while the brake pedal was depressed. The vehicle was taken to pat milliken Ford (9600 telegraph rd, redford charter twp, mi 48239, (313) 731-6436) where it was diagnosed that the transmission control module (tcm) needed to be replaced. The contact stated that the tcm was replaced twice, but the failure recurred. The contact stated that the failure was intermittent. The vehicle was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 13V523000 (power train). The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 70,000.

- Plymouth, MI, USA

problem #798

May 182017

Focus

  • 76,000 miles
Issue with automatic transmission knocking and slipping at low speeds. I was made aware that this is a known issue, acknowledged by Ford, but was told by dealership, my issue was caused by oil from real seal leaking onto trans. Mechanic said transmission knock may have caused oil leak but it is not covered.

- Kc, MO, USA

problem #797

Feb 172018

Focus

  • 43,000 miles
Power steering completely stopped working. Almost wrecked the car. Transmission vibrates and makes noise

- Howell, MI, USA

problem #796

Feb 202018

Focus

  • 61,500 miles
While driving down the interstate, the vehicle lost power as if it shifted into neutral the rpms rose and the vehicle stopped powering forward. No warning signals appeared on the control panel of the vehicle. Took vehicle directly to Ford dealership where they stated that there were no recorded faults and therefore they could not do anything to the vehicle.

- Hagerstown, MD, USA

problem #795

Jan 012017

Focus

  • miles
My car constantly smells like gas when I start it up after filling the gas tank up, the car dies when driving down road I have to pull over to start it because it dies while I am on the road so I have to pull over since last year the fuel reader stopped working causing me to die on side of road because of running out of gas. The car still has transmission issues it jerks from time to time and the half shaft bearing and wheel bearings are currently going out in this car. I bought the car brand new at the Ford dealership. This is car is a lemon I have owned over 15 used cars and never had a problem as much I have had with this new car.

- Ledbetter, KY, USA

problem #794

Feb 042018

Focus

  • 76,000 miles
The contact owned a 2012 Ford Focus. While making a left turn at 15 mph, the transmission control module (tcm) warning indicator illuminated, the contact's vehicle stalled and crashed into the side of another vehicle. The contact was not injured. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic. The vehicle was destroyed. Star Ford Lincoln (1101 S brand blvd, glendale, ca 91204, (818) 956-0977) was informed of the crash. The VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 13V523000 (power train). Additionally, the transmission control module and clutch were replaced on September 5, 2017. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 76,000.

- Los Angeles, CA, USA

problem #793

Feb 072018

Focus

  • miles
On multiple occasions my 2012 Ford Focus got stuck in park and would not shift into drive. The steering wheel would not turn. The shift stick would not move from park back into drive. The electrical lights 'P N D S' turned off on the dash. When I pushed on the brake the car would not shift back into drive. Last night it happened in the middle of rush hour traffic at a red light. I turned the car on and off several times. The dash board lights would come on, but 'P N D S' remained unlit and the car would not shift back into drive. After 4 or 5 times of turning car on and off and opening and closing the door (this affects dash board lights some how). The lights came back on and the car would allow me to shift back into drive while pushing on the brake.

- Parkland, FL, USA

problem #792

Feb 022018

Focus

  • 87,000 miles
Clutch and front seal defective causing transmission fluid to leak out thereby causing transmission bearings to fail. Ford admits to defective front seals and will replace for free but refuses to cover transmission problem that was due to their defective seals.

- Milford, PA, USA

problem #791

Jan 182018

Focus

  • 90,000 miles
Transmission went to neutral while driving at 55 mph. Displayed warning that transmission overheated. Pilled on to side of road avoiding being rear ended by semi truck. Turned vehicle off waited 10 min restarted vehicle drove 1/2 mile back to dealership no warning messages. 4th time into dealership for transmission failure.

- Topinabee, MI, USA

problem #790

Jan 112018

Focus

  • 82,000 miles
Driving on a city street when it just would not go after a red light. When I did get it to move off of the city street to a parking lot it was hard to steer. All the lights started flashing. I could not lock the doors with my remote, would not start. I had to have it towed to my house. The next morning I put my code reader on the vehicle and found about 13 fault codes which I reset since then I have had multiple instances of my vehicle shutting down, hard steering and transmission not shifting or going into gear. Displays transmission overheating, transmission malfunction service now. Wont, T go into gear. Horn stopped working and withut doing anything it suddenly started working.

- Milford, OH, USA

problem #789

Sep 172017

Focus

  • 97,000 miles
Was driving car and randomly a warning came up ' power steering assist fault service required' then power steering turned off. Turn car off turn back on fix the problem. Then problem came back and has not gone away. I have no power steering. Radio has been acting strange since purchased car

- Savannah, GA, USA

problem #788

Dec 012017

Focus

  • 113,000 miles
The contact owns a 2012 Ford Focus. On several occasions, while driving various speeds, the vehicle hesitated and jerked. On one occasion, while driving 60 mph, the transmission vibrated and the vehicle stalled. The transmission faulty warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to lance cunningham Ford at (866) 591-3943 (4101 clinton hwy, knoxville, tn 37912) where it was diagnosed that the clutch needed to be replaced. The vehicle was then taken to an auto center where it was diagnosed that the transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact called the manufacturer on several occasions, but was directed to voicemail. The approximate failure mileage was 113,000.

- Knoxville, TN, USA

problem #787

Jan 012018

Focus

  • 23,120 miles
Transmission module recall problem getting worse it has in the shop 3 times, almost caused an accident because the car wouldn't move at a light on a hill.

- Columbia, SC, USA

problem #786

Sep 302017

Focus

  • 133,230 miles
The contact owns a 2012 Ford Focus. While driving 35 mph, the transmission became inoperable without warning. The contact stated that the vehicle stopped in traffic. The contact was unable to shift the vehicle into gear, and the forward and reverse gears failed. The vehicle was towed to D & D Ford (13655 E wade hampton blvd, greer, SC 29651, (855) 505-1172) to be diagnosed. The contact was informed of dtc code: P0785 (timing solenoid malfunction) and that the clutch actuators and slave cylinder failed and needed to be replaced. Additionally, the transmission clutch motor #2 was switched to clutch motor #1 and the tcm module was replaced prior to the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The approximate failure mileage was 133,230.

- Spartanburg, SC, USA

problem #785

Nov 272017

Focus

  • 133,000 miles
Nov 27, 2017. Got in my car after work and steering assist light came on. Put hands on steering wheel and I had no power steering. Called a mechanic he said it would be $1800 to fix it. Same thing has happened to five other people he knows.

- Saxe, VA, USA

problem #784

Nov 012017

Focus

  • 167,000 miles
I can't drive this vechicle on the road because the transmission overheats and slips. I would be at a stop and it's in drive but does not go anywhere. My vehicle rollas back and almost cause a accident. Due to a faulty powershift dual clutch transmission. There is a class action law suit on Ford but as a consumer I have to wait ten business days to even settle a claim. My life is in danger because I feel like a vechicle will hit me soon in the middle of a intersection. I need help from someone please. Im begging you Ford has made no attempts to help me and I still owe 5,000 to pay it off. Which this vechicle is far to low valued. If anyone can help me with this issue asap.

- Livermore, CA, USA

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