Two problems related to automatic transmission torque converter have been reported for the 2012 Ford Focus. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2012 Ford Focus based on all problems reported for the 2012 Focus.
The contact owns a 2012 Ford Focus. The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle, the engine started to shake violently; occasionally, causing the vehicle to shut off unexpectedly. The contact was able to restart the vehicle. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed, and the contact was informed that the torque converter was faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 81,000.
This vehicle has some scary and sometimes dangerous transmission issues. It's not like a normal automatic with a torque converter, so some roughness is expected. But, this car often grinds gears, slips, grabs and lunges, and also rolls back on inclines. I have nearly been in several accidents when I have tried to accelerate into an intersection and the vehicle doesn't respond to the accelerator being depressed completely to the floor. It sometimes acts as if you are trying to start from a stop in 3rd or 4th gear. Ford motors has continually said these problems are normal and the vehicle needs some break-in time. Well, this vehicle now has over 6,000 miles. I don't think it's going to get better. If I get into an accident because of this, there are going to be some serious problems to handle with Ford. I know I'm not alone in these problems. I have been on forums with many people having the same issues.