general problems of the 2012 Ford Focus

Five problems related to structure 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 Structure problem

Failure Date: 07/01/2014

2012 Ford Focus. Consumer writes in regards to water leakage on the inside passenger side. The consumer stated two after the vehicle was supposedly fixed, water leaked inside again. The consumer continued to drive the vehicle. Then at 13,000 miles, the vehicle started to shudder and shake when she accelerated. The consumer then traded the vehicle for another a 2014 Ford Focus and she experienced the same shudder problems. The consumer was informed, the automatic transmission, also had a clutch.

2 Structure problem

Failure Date: 09/16/2013

Chrome plating is peeling away from steering wheel air bag edges. Edges are sharp and can cut through skin. Could be possible to puncture airbag?.

3 Structure problem

Failure Date: 07/10/2013

The chrome metallic trim on the steering wheel peeling off around the edge. Sharp metal has caused numerous cuts to the driver's hands.

4 Structure problem

Failure Date: 05/27/2013

Flaking chrome from around steering wheel,cutting fingers.

5 Structure problem

Failure Date: 06/18/2012

2012 Ford Focus. Consumer writes in regards to vehicle manual transmission stalling and loosing power when approaching an incline and when driving in stop and go traffic. The consumer stated there were noises coming from the door panels, and dash area. Also, there was a vibration at the top of the seat belt areas and center console.


Other Structure related problems of the 2012 Ford Focus

Body problems
294
Door problems
16
Structure problems
5
Trunk Lid problems
3


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