Neither due to accident or other damage", "Driver and passenger door seals became worn and cracked. ", "Transmission repeatedly shakes and slips", "The car lurches forward after having been put n park. This happens regardless of how slowly or quickly I begin to accelerate", "Recalls on this model tell all you need to know", "Had the clutch (or torque I don't remember) replace/recalibrate/reset or reprogram. It also makes very loud cabin noises when driving", "The headliner had become disconnected on one area and resulted in an overhead rattling noise. Transmission rebuild or replacement, torque converter, clutch replacement. The 2012 Ford Focus Electric is the company's first-ever production battery-electric vehicle, and that alone makes it noteworthy. All told, took several weeks for dealer to fix with several overnight or 2-3 day repair visits", "Rattling noise when shifting or going over small pot holes. SMITHY SAYS. 2 sets of rotors have been installed front and back; with only 18000 km the first time and 28000 km the second time. Overall it was not a terrible experience", "recalled by Ford. Indicated dirty catalytic converter. I hate this car now with all the troubles", "Car suddenly stopped running while stopped at a red light and would not restart. Will never buy a Ford again", "Started in first year was repaired under warranty", "Rough shifting. We've had to get the computer adjusted multiple times with recalls too", "Transmission shifts very rough. We called the Ford dealership. ", "particular transmission can be manual or automatic and shifted.roughly after some in town driving (in automatic), Dealer downloaded a newer program into the computer which helped minimize the rough shifting, though not completely removing it. The Ford Focus is another commuter car that had extraordinarily poor reliability across the decade. This has made for emergency situations and narrowly avoided accidents. I have had the clutches replace 2 times and it has just started to show signs of slipping again. It is a manual transmission in the engine but I shift as if it were an automatic. The 2012 Ford Focus is stylish in both sedan and four-door-hatchback body styles. The most frustrating moment is when the maintenance technician at the dealership the car was purchased from admitted that they replace several of these a day because this is a known issue with this model. Then they had to order the parts so I had to take it in again and take up more of my time. Common issue and it was a must fix as car became undrivable. I have already had to replace the radiator 1 year ago. I have had the transmission serviced, both as part of a recall and at my own expense but the issue continued. Get reliability information for the 2012 Ford Focus from Consumer Reports, which combines extensive survey data and expert technical knowledge. More recently problem was combination of very rough shifting and shuddering. ", "2012 focuses were on recall for transmission problems so they changed the software and put in a clutch a few years ago. No more problems", "Bad control module, replaced under warranty", "The system offers GPS that you have to dial in to. Hydraulics (clutch master or slave cylinder), External music device interface (e.g., smart phone, MP3 player), Paint (fading, chalking, cracking, or peeling), Steering linkage (includes rack and pinion), Deciding When It's Time to Upgrade Your Child's Car Seat, electric AAA brought car to dealer. Have done a master reset 15 times since owning the car", "SYNC Kept locking up and needing resetting. Currently involved in Class Action Lawsuite against Ford. Clutch packs replaced in the automatic transmission for the second time under warranty. Dealer installed a large amount of foam padding to resolve, but it still exists", "Occasional rattle in dash coming from disc player(? I have an extended warranty that I paid for after 36 K mile expired", "repeatedly told it is a TCM transmission control module that needs to "updated"....that temporarily smoothes out the shifting pattern....it is not a smooth shifting car", "Transmission Control Module failure. ", "The focus makes weird rattling noises when going above 30mph. That means that the Fiesta, Fusion, and the Taurus will be dropped from the automaker’s lineup within a few years, if not sooner. Consumer Reports News: May 18, 2011 12:08 PM. It", "This problem has been recognized by ford but it is not fixable so they have extended the warranty to 10 years on this part! They've had problems with this early generation of this type of transmission", "Recalled issue corrected by delealer for free", "Transmission computer module replaced under warrantee", "I am not sure if it would be called the transmission computer, but the transmission has never operated properly. we've had it repaired by dealer. Ford replaced transmission completely, at no cost to me, as it was under a lifetime warranty. Dealer rebuilt it and it no longer has this problem", "When starting from a stop, auto trans wouldn't move the car dependably. Repairman at dealership said it was at least a $4000 repair; luckily covered under warranty. I had it repaired but it still has intermittent rough shifting", "It has had continual problems with rough shifting. Replaced it but never corrected problem. ", "The 2012 Focus models had an inherent transmission issue, causing a shaking when accelerating from a stop, which affected all three 2012 Focuses I am aware of personally. 2012 Ford F-150 XL I am a big fan of the ford f-150. Bigger problem than Ford has admitted to. Replacement was covered under warranty. ", "Horn died due to corrosion of the electrical contacts. Started with intermittent popping and crackling and cut outs. FAQs or access your It sometimes lugs/shudders and doesn't respond when I accelerate too quickly", "frontsealkept leaking , replaced 3 times and eveytime it would damaged the cluches", "Transmission slipped due to seal leak on the dual clutch system. The rough s", "Lurched and grinded between gears. They can't find a problem with it. Learn what owners have to say and get authentic consumer feedback before buying your next car. Lot of clutch slip which wears them rapidly, to the point they need to be replaced once a year or more. The left rear mudflap AND wheel well liner fell off. Even my rental I had was leaking when I was having my replaced", "The pump was leaking and it was replaced under warranty", Cruise control, clock, warning lights, body control module, keyless entry, wiper motor or washer, tire pressure monitor, interior or exterior lights, horn, gauges, 12V power plug, remote engine start, alarm or security system, "There's a major electrical problem in the car that is still not fixed. I think the clutch system is poorly designed, probably undersized for the vehicle. Ford needs to issue a recall. This came after r", "It was the clutch pack that was slipping. Unsafe to drive", "Vibration due to control arm bushing wear. Researching online I found other people are having the same issue. to help you make better choices for life’s big moments and the everyday ones in between. poor shifting, jerking upon accelerating) decreased and inspection did we learn of the replacement program by Ford. it requires too many steps to get to a solution or answer", "Transmission made a noise, and then a notification came up saying there was an issue with the transmission. The car still hesitates before starting and needed a jump start once (since replacing the battery). Dealer adjusted it. Transmission rough to shift. Extremely discomforting as it feels like something is always about to fail", "Has been to the dealership for fixing 8 times since purchased. At one point about 6 months ago it seemed to be stuck in a lower gear and sounded like it was revving constantly. ", "I'm sure you've heard of the problems with the Focus transmissions. It used to get around 36 mpg now it gets around 35. Replaced the clutch at the same time under warranty. Finally convinced dealer to replace at 30000 miles when car sounded like it was gong to fall apart". Well known problem by Ford, but keeps happening since they do no permanent fix", "in low gear the car sometimes feels like the car is a manual transmission and that the driver doesn't know how to operate the clutch so it shudders and lurches...but it is an automatic trans and the driver has no control over how the car shifts", "Rough shifting especially from the start position", "Transmission is not smooth, it's jerky and noisy. also when you hit the gas after slowing, it often does not go into gear or goes into the wrong gear", "This ford has had an issue with rough shifting since I purchased it. ", "Serious rust is formed along the front edge of the front hood and rear edge of hood nearest windshield. Bah! The 2012 Ford Escape is ranked #11 in 2012 Affordable Compact SUVs by U.S. News & World Report. ", "radio just quits and can't be turned back on until the car is stopped and restarted", "Radio failed and could not obtain factory replacement, had unsatisfactory (Panasonic) installed. Feels better that returns to same", "Not sure if this is the correct category. Still working on the issue", "Transmission Control Module failed causing problems with gear selection. Learn what owners have to say and get authentic consumer feedback before buying your next car. Transmission was slipping particularly going up hills. Wouldn't shift out of neutral when it should. Good looking, competent, comfortable and reliable, the Focus ticks most boxes. Dealer says it is "normal" although there is a recall for this issue", "The transmission felt like it was slipping during certain turns. They said the error code they received from the car's diagnostic computer indicated the Transmission system (the electrical computerized thing) was always on, even when the car was turned off (draining the battery). Caveat: we bought an after market warranty when we bought the car (used), but it didn't cover the particular double-clutch since they said it was a dry clutch, so be sure that your warranty actually covers it if you buy one of these. Sounds like a rattle from the underside of car", "In first month the car emitted a screaming noise and would not move", "All of the plastic panels inside the vehicle vibrate and rattle. They tried to fix it but it still is rough", "The transmission required two trips to the dealer for flash updating. Problem was fixed under warranty", "Known issue with this transmission (oil leak in clutch housing). 2012 Ford Edge. A concern when trying to merge with traffic", "Seems to hang between gears. have had jerking or lurching movements when rolling up driveway....trying to go into neutral", "The rough shifting is a problem rampant among the Focus of this year, and thereafter. ", "Tis is one of the bad Focus trans. ", "Apparently a very common problem with the vapor control valve that caused the fuel tank to begin to collapse. Ford did replace the computer module and did not charge for it. View all 315 consumer vehicle reviews for the Used 2012 Ford Focus on Edmunds, or submit your own review of the 2012 Focus. ", "At times the transmission shifted hard. Ford took care of the clutch replacement under service notice. The car has to b in the shop for a full day, not just any day, when the clutch guy is there. When starting engine the battery was discharging completly and had to be towed four times", "I am on a list of owners to have my transmission fixed", "Grinding noise from transmission. ", "Wheel bearings were going bad from 10000 miles. ", "A defective crank senor causing the car not to run or stay running", "Intermittently failed to work; occasionally over an hour before it would start. More problems with car than i can count. it is an electronic manual transmission. I didn't mind it, and it saved fuel. ", "This is a manual automatic transmission. I have to date, not taken the letter back to the dealership to switch out transmission, or have explained to me exactly how I am going to ge", "Replaced Transmission Control Module. Radiator, cooling fan, antifreeze leaks, water pump, thermostat, overheating. ", "I was more a loudness of hearing the motor, not sure if it belongs in the squeaks or rattles column. The 2012 Ford Escape's #11 ranking is based on its score within the 2012 Affordable Compact SUVs category. The first 2 sets were Ford parts. ", "Check engine light came on. This is the problem common to this Focus that Ford recognizes and has extended the factory warranty on the car for this problem. See full 2012 Ford Escape specs » Rankings & Research. Consumer Reviews. 4 Dealership could not retrieve disc or fix the player. So it was replaced, and now seems to be okay. "The compressor for the AC/defroster is mounted on the bottom of the engine block. In 2010, Ford was among the top 10 auto brands in Consumer Reports’ Annual Auto Reliability Survey, with more than 90% of its models rated average or … ", "Ford now admits that the dry clutch used in this automatic transmission is of a problematic design and has set empirical data points to determine if adjustment or replacement is necessary. I have never owned a car that had even a single bad bearing over 200,000+ miles of driving. ", "Car was shuddering upon exceleration. The … It would not shift from park to reverse. Ended up being a bolt on one of the camshafts came loose causing the timing chain to stop working. They replaced the Powertrain control module as well, and that corrected the issue", "Transmission replaced due to oil contaminating clutch disks. It did not shift properly. 12 hours ago. The select shift transmission was good for a while after clutch replacement but feels like it may be getting bad again. Ford has stepped up and covered the cost of the replacement both times, but a permanent fix would be the better path. It was not successful. It continues to have trouble figuring out when to shift an while t does the motor runs very fast. Ford Focus 2011-2012 Price new: $24,290 to $33,690 ", "car completely stalled and after about 30 minutes I could drive it a short distance to the dealership", "Module sensor for transmission faulty. I found a 2012 Ford Focus Electric in Saint Louis, MO. The shop diagnosed it as a sunroof leak - it is currently in the shop now, no word yet on what the exact issue is (seal, glass, blocked drain, broken drain, etc...don't know yet)", "Car sat for awhile. Ford resolved it by putting in a new torque converter", "Vehicle could not engage gears. I", "Rattle in dash. ", "two bushings needed replacement under warranty", "The steering is controlled electronic had to replace which cost 1800 dollars", "steering is controlled by computer module when it goes out you loose power steering", "It was the power steering gear that had to be replaced. Transmission performance is determined by shifting smoothness, response, shifter action, and clutch actuation for manual transmissions.