Door problems of the 2012 Ford Focus

16 problems related to door 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.

1 Door problem

Failure Date: 05/28/2019

Tl the contact owns a 2012 Ford Focus. While driving, the vehicle stalled in the middle of the highway and the check engine indicator illuminated. The contact was able to coast the vehicle to the side of the road. When the vehicle was powered off and restarted, the vehicle drove normally. On another occasion, while attempting to drive the vehicle, it failed to start. The vehicle was taken to rogel Ford (located at 26167 ms-27, crystal springs, ms 39059, (601) 892-3673) where it was diagnosed that the fuel pump failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. Furthermore, the front driver side door failed to close. The vehicle was taken back to rogel Ford where the door was repaired, but not diagnosed. The contact was informed by the dealer that they also reprogrammed the power train module. The contact stated that the fuel gauge would show full when it was supposed to be at half a tank. The manufacturer was notified of the failures and stated that rogel Ford repaired the vehicle per NHTSA campaign number: 18v735000 (fuel system, gasoline). No further assistance was offered. The approximate failure mileage was 159,000.

2 Door problem

Failure Date: 09/03/2017

The contact owns a 2012 Ford Focus. The contact stated that the front passenger door opened while driving 65 mph and would not shut. The passenger door warning indicator illuminated. The contact wrapped the seat belt around the door to keep it shut. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. The local dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The failure mileage was 46,697.

3 Door problem

Failure Date: 07/31/2016

The contact owns a 2012 Ford Focus. While driving 45 mph, the front driver side door flew open. The contact was unable to securely lock the door. The contact drove home while holding the door. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 85,900.

4 Door problem

Failure Date: 07/07/2016

The contact owns a 2012 Ford Focus. While driving 60 mph, the driver side door swung open independently and the door ajar warning light illuminated. The failure occurred constantly. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 130,000.

5 Door problem

Failure Date: 06/20/2016

The contact owns a 2012 Ford Focus. The contact stated that the driver side door opened without warning while the vehicle was in motion. The contact had to secure the door with bungee cords. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 54,000.

6 Door problem

Failure Date: 06/11/2016

The contact owns a 2012 Ford Focus. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 15 mph, the passenger side door opened independently. The contact had a passenger that held the door secured meanwhile the vehicle in motion. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the latch mechanism failed and needed replacement. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 100,000.

7 Door problem

Failure Date: 05/16/2016

The contact owns a 2012 Ford Focus. The contact stated that the front driver side door latch failed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the latch was replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 55,000. The VIN was not available.

8 Door problem

Failure Date: 05/10/2016

The contact owns a 2012 Ford Focus. While driving 45 mph, the driver side door opened without warning. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 73,000.

9 Door problem

Failure Date: 03/26/2016

The contact owns a 2012 Ford Focus. While attempting to park the vehicle, the rear driver side door opened. The driver was able to shut the door by putting a cord on the inside door handle and tie the cord to the seat's headrest. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for further inspection. The manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 46,000.

10 Door problem

Failure Date: 03/06/2016

The contact owns a 2012 Ford Focus. While backing out of the driveway, the driver side door swung open independently and failed to close properly. The door ajar warning light illuminated. The failure occurred constantly. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, but was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 104,000.

11 Door problem

Failure Date: 12/19/2015

The contact owns a 2012 Ford Focus. While driving 60 mph, the driver side door opened without warning. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 33,000.

12 Door problem

Failure Date: 11/01/2015

The contact owns a 2012 Ford Focus. The contact stated that the rear driver side door lock system failed. The rear driver side door lock became unlocked and caused the door to open while driving 35 mph. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the door lock needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 80,000.

13 Door problem

Failure Date: 06/15/2015

The contact owns a 2012 Ford Focus. While driving 40 mph, the front driver and passenger side doors opened independently and failed to close. The contact had to use cords to secure the doors in place. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 60,000.

14 Door problem

Failure Date: 10/04/2014

The contact owns a 2012 Ford Focus. The contact stated that the driver side door opened independently and failed to shut properly. The dealer stated that the part needed to repair the vehicle was unavailable. The manufacturer was not notified. The VIN was not available. The approximate failure mileage was 49,000.

15 Door problem

Failure Date: 08/01/2014

The contact owns a 2012 Ford Focus. While driving 15 mph and attempting to make a right turn, the front driver side door ajar warning indicator illuminated. The contact attempted to close the door, but it failed to properly close. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was 60,000.

16 Door problem

Failure Date: 03/10/2014

The contact owns a 2012 Ford Focus. While driving various speeds, the transmission began to hesitate in a jerking motion and the vehicle stalled without warning. After waiting ten minutes, the vehicle restarted and resumed normal operation. The vehicle was repaired under the manufacturer's customer satisfaction program where the transmission control module was replaced; however, the transmission continued to exhibit hesitation after the remedy was performed. The contact mentioned that the rear exterior passenger side door failed to unlock until after numerous attempts. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified. The failure mileage was 45,000.


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