2012 Ford Focus Problems and Repair Histories

Ford Focus in Israel
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Jan	2012	0		First odometer entry
Sep	2012	5580	0	The known problem of stuttering in low gears. They drove the car and explained it is an inherent quality of the dry double clutch and it is not a problem by itself.Their answer was expected but at least now my complain is registered
Feb	2013	8360	150	This was the yearly maintenance. The gear stuttered more. They did something to the car computer. Now much better but still..
Mar	2013	8680	0	The stuttering at low speeds increased and got more noisy. This time they changed the clutch to a new improved one and now works fine again.

 

Ford Focus in Texas, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Feb	2012	0		First odometer entry
May	2012	3700	0	Headliner coming loose. Took it in first time for them to diagnose (1 day). Took back after part ordered came in and it was fixed (2 days). TSB work performed for wiper motor.
Sep	2012	8000	0	Factory recall on transmission/shifting performed because car showed some sluggishness when shifting.
Mar	2013	16000	0	Sluggish and "jumping" when in reverse sometimes.

 

Ford Focus in Saskatchewan, Canada
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Dec	2012	27900		First odometer entry
Jan	2013	28900	0	Transmission slipping in and out of neutral. Feels like surging and can't get any amount of speed up. I was told the trans guy is booked for one month. It's one week now at the dealer and no action.
Mar	2013	31000	0	This is third trip in 3 months for same problem. Dealer has no clue what to do since no engine light or code. Loss of power, surging and transmission slips into neutral if pressed. Always on start up. Shut off car and goes away the next time.

 

Ford Focus in Ohio, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Feb	2012			First odometer entry
Feb	2012		0	Car has been in the shop 4times dealer cannot locate/identify problem

 

Ford Focus in Kentucky, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Nov	2012	16000		First odometer entry
Jan	2013	17000	0	Transmission shifts into neutral while at highway speeds and in turns. Car bought back. My Touch. Car bought back.

 

Ford Focus in Michigan, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
May	2012	0		First odometer entry
Jul	2012	1700	0	When the car was new, a soft pedal start was jerky. It was only smooth if I had a normal amount of pressure or floored it. They said the computer chip needed to learn my driving style. It did learn me perfectly in 6 weeks. Smooth now.
Dec	2012	6000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Ford Focus in Ontario, Canada
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Feb	2012	10540		First odometer entry
Sep	2012	17980	0	Transmission had to be re programed and works great now as well as the MYFORD had a upgrade
Oct	2012	18600		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Ford Focus in Ohio, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
May	2011		0	Installed missing ignition cover
Jul	2011		0	Sync would continually freeze Reset APIM Sync same Issue Replaced APIM Starter replaced
Jan	2012		0	SYNC freezing - reset Apim
Dec	2012	34000	0	Door seals had let go - Replaced. Chrome on steering wheel chipped - Replaced.

 

Ford Focus in Virginia, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Mar	2012	0		First odometer entry
May	2012		0	This was a reprogramming Ford was doing of the transmission, antilock brakes and engine control module (I think). It improved transmission performance.
Dec	2012	9000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Ford Focus in New York, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Feb	2012	0		First odometer entry
Sep	2012	4000	0	Customer satisfaction letter dated May 2012 offered reflashing of body control module, transmission module and ABS module to correct driveability concerns.
Mar	2013	9000	0	The MyFordTouch system was reflashed to improve the appearance of the menu screen. The Sync system was reflashed to improve audio transmission through the microphone.

 

Ford Focus in Georgia, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Feb	2012	0		First odometer entry
Sep	2012	6000	0	Transmission System Software Update
Dec	2012	8000	0	Car was shuddering during acceleration at around 20 mph. Clutch assembly replaced. Sync with My Touch bluetooth repeatedly looses connection with phone. System randomly resets with maintenance dialogue.

 

Ford Focus in Illinois, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Feb	2012	0		First odometer entry
May	2012		0	recall-car rolled down hill when foot was removed from brake. Tranmission was slow to react. they re programmed the computer in car.
Mar	2013	5000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Ford Focus in Indiana, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Nov	2011	4000		First odometer entry
Jan	2012	6000	0	Passenger grab handle is extremely loose. It moves a good half an inch back and forth. Dealer looked at it said a clip was broken from factory. Ordered part in November dealer says it is back ordered and still no part.

 

Ford Focus in Washington, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Jul	2012	0		First odometer entry
Aug	2012		0	Had to reset myford touch
Mar	2013	10000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Ford Focus in Manitoba, Canada
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Jun	2011	0		First odometer entry
Jan	2012	8060	0	Had the PCM updated to the latest to address stuttering during shifting. Turns out Ford had released a TSB for it and Motortrend magazine and the New York Times had released articles on how this TSB updates was overdue and made a huge diff.
Mar	2012	9920	0	Check engine light came on and brought to dealer because auto transmission was shifting rough. They had to do another reflash of the PCM with a newer update than the one they did in February. Passenger side backup light stopped working all of a sudden. Dealer fix and said there was a ground problem with the wiring in the passenger compartment. Chrome bezel on steering wheel was flaking off. Happened above the steering audio controls. Needed to get replace because the flaking chrome is very sharp and cut finger on it.
Mar	2013	24800		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Ford Focus in British Columbia, Canada
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Feb	2013	9920		First odometer entry
Mar	2013	9920	0	power window motor shot. ordered new motor. to be installed march 15/13 sync would drop calls. sync kept indexing ipod.

 

Ford Focus in Michigan, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Jan	2013	23000		First odometer entry
Feb	2013	23000	0	Passenger side rear wheel bearing was defective cause loud rumbling noise. Passenger side mirror would not tilt up or down. Rough engine idle. Poor shifting at low speeds.

 

Ford Focus in Michigan, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Apr	2011	0		First odometer entry
Sep	2011	11500	0	Loose trim on bumper was re attached
Apr	2012	22000	0	The steering needs constant correction at highway speeds, there is a tsb for this and it requires replacement of the steering gear. The revised part carries the same part number as the old part but has a different finish on the steering gear. The front strut bearings are defective, causing grinding noises during low speed turns, had to be replaced according to tsb The keyless entry isn't reliably unlocking and locking the doors, according to the tsb, a reflash of the body computer to a new software was required. The vehicle's oil life monitor wasn't working properly. It never alerted me to change the oil in 21k miles of driving. Had to be reset and a reflash of the oil life system software.
Mar	2013	38000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Ford Focus in Iowa, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Aug	2011	0		First odometer entry
Nov	2011	5000	0	Heat shielding beneath transmission tunnel began rattling, with noise coming through transmission tunnel into passenger compartment. Dealer secured shield material with sheet-metal screws. Various performance issues with My Ford Touch software, discussed by email and phone with Ford. They will supposedly be resolved by the Jan. 2012 software update to be sent by mail.
Mar	2012	11000	0	My Ford Touch new software installation.
Mar	2013	31000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Ford Focus in Minnesota, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Apr	2011	0		First odometer entry
Jun	2011	1000	0	MFT locked up. Pulled 7.5 amp FUSE to MFT per SYNC tech support line. Dealer replaced MFT Screen & reprogrammed.
Aug	2011	4300	0	MFT issuses.... updated to latest software, still locking up. Radio loud when reentering the car, GPS not responding, blank display.
Feb	2012	15000	0	Headliner came loose. Replaced driver side door hinge and handle for keyless entry not working all the time.
Dec	2012	30000	0	leak replaced ALL clutches Replace HEADLINER

 

Ford Focus in Michigan, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Jul	2012	0		First odometer entry
Jan	2013	5000	0	The trans. has been jerky and clunky since the beginning. Gave the car time to "learn" and then asked for help. They did the recommended computer updates and we are now in the same boat. "Learned" again, but not good.
Mar	2013	9000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Ford Focus in North Carolina, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Aug	2012	2000		First odometer entry
Sep	2012	2000	0	Mirror switch broken.
Mar	2013	4000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Ford Focus in Pennsylvania, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Jan	2012	0		First odometer entry
Mar	2013	20000	0	Front passenger door wasn't "poping" open when the handle was pulled. It still opened, but required slightly more effort. Dealer replaced weather stripping around door per TSB; problem solved at no cost.

 

Ford Focus in Tennessee, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Apr	2012	0		First odometer entry
Jan	2013	17000	0	Silver trim on steering wheel started peeling up - actually cut my wife's fingers
Mar	2013	21000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Ford Focus in California, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Jun	2012	1000		First odometer entry
Jul	2012	1300	0	Squeaking noise from instrument panel.
Dec	2012	2000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Ford Focus in Ontario, Canada
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Dec	2011	0		First odometer entry
Apr	2013	17360	0	Jerky transmission. 3rd trip but to my reliable guy who test drove just after bad trip. No sign of jerky but he suggested every time I shut off the engine, the computer re-boots. More dealer trips planned.

 

Ford Focus in Pennsylvania, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
May	2012	7000		First odometer entry
May	2012	7000	0	parking brake light stayed on harness replaced
Jun	2012	8000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Ford Focus in Ontario, Canada
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Nov	2012	32240		First odometer entry
Dec	2012	32240	0	Dual clutch transmission, replaced both clutches. Shudder gone, but still shook when stopped in Drive. Traded car.

 

Ford Focus in New Jersey, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Jan	2012	0		First odometer entry
Apr	2012	2000	0	automatic transmission failed to shift properly. "check engine" light on.
Oct	2012			Most recent odometer entry.

 

Ford Focus in Pennsylvania, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Aug	2012	9000		First odometer entry
Sep	2012	9000	0	When trying to set the cruise control on the highway it would not prompt to set speed. This was my 3rd attempt by the dealer to have fixed. 1st/2nd repair-dealer said "no issue/no known fix" 3rd-computer update. Driver rear door-once opened would dump a large amount of water either on the ground/feet and in the inside of the vehicle. This was my FOURTH attempt to have fixed.

 

Ford Focus in Texas, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Jun	2011	0		First odometer entry
Dec	2011	4000	0	Knee pad panel on left console improperly installed and deformed. Dealer ordered part and reports backordered
Jan	2012	6000	0	Replace deformed trim piece, left side console
Mar	2013	20000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Ford Focus in California, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Apr	2011	0		First odometer entry
Dec	2012	26000	0	Transmission kicks and shifting hard from 1st to 2nd under normal acceleration. After tests, diagnosed faulty clutch. Replaced clutch assembly and seals. Learned from online forums that problem plagues clutches on many new Focus and Fiesta.
Mar	2013	30000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Ford Focus in Ohio, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Jun	2012	2000		First odometer entry
Feb	2013	11000	0	Updated the SYNC system
Mar	2013	12000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Ford Focus in Wisconsin, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
May	2012	16000		First odometer entry
Sep	2012	22000	0	I had taken my new-to-me car in for its first oil-change at one of the quick-change type places. They said it had an oil leak from the rear main seal. Dealer confirmed this diagnoses but did not have the seal in-stock. Dealer was going to replace the rear main seal on my car to fix an oil leak. Turns out they didn't have a tool they needed to complete the repair. Dealer replaced rear main seal to fix an oil leak, changed the oil and rotated the tires.
Mar	2013	31000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Ford Focus in Washington, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Nov	2011	0		First odometer entry
Oct	2012	5000	0	One of the lights within the headlight assembly came loose and was reseated.
Dec	2012	6000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Ford Focus in Michigan, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
May	2012	0		First odometer entry
Sep	2012	4000	0	Issues with sync not working with iPod or USB flashdrive for music.
Mar	2013	9000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Ford Focus in California, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Apr	2012	0		First odometer entry
Aug	2012	4300	0	Replaced front coils and upper strut bearings per tsb#12-6-17
Mar	2013	14000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Ford Focus in New Hampshire, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Jul	2012			First odometer entry
Jul	2012		0	Driver side tail lamp scratching the body Sirius travel link not working
Sep	2012	6000	0	MyFord Touch 3.2.2 update crippled the rear camera and the active park assist. Dealer re-flashed the software. Cargo cover strap snapped. Replaced by dealer
Nov	2012	8000	0	Head liner rattles. Dealer added insulation Navigation constantly freezes. Updated the Sync MyFord Touch to version 3.5.1 Driver side tail lamp cover scratches the body causing paint chips. Second repair attempt. Body shop fixed the paint chips and adjusted the tail lamp cover
Mar	2013	13000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Ford Focus in California, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Mar	2012	0		First odometer entry
Feb	2013	21000	0	Bad sync module. Part wasn't in stock and took 2 days to arrive. Update: New one still malfunctioning.
Mar	2013	23000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Ford Focus in Florida, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Nov	2011	0		First odometer entry
Dec	2012	6000	0	rough shifting hesitation

 

Ford Focus in Ohio, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Jan	2012	0		First odometer entry
May	2012	4000	0	The PCM TCM ABS system needed to be reprogrammed. Sync system was malfunctioning and required update. Driver windshield wiper blade drags Proximity sensors are not calibrated correctly and do not warn driver of obstacle until 6" from obstacle. Prior to system updates, sensors would warn at approximately 2 to 3 feet prior depending on speed.
Sep	2012	10000	0	Water stain on headliner where passenger-side front and rear door post meet the roof. Could not replicate leak, cleaned stain, though still visible.
Dec	2012	15000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Ford Focus in California, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Apr	2011	0		First odometer entry
Dec	2011	8000	0	Vehicle shudder on tip in when accelerating from a stop. Removed transmission, replaced clutch assy. Car lags/bogs/hesitates on tip-in from stop or on downshift when passing. Very dangerous when turning from suicide lane. Dealership stated: Caused by-NORMAL, No problem Found. Issue not present after transmission was repaired. SYNC system always starts in LINE-In with a humm / buzz. Goes away when 1/8" plug inserted into jack. Dealership stated - NO PROBLEM FOUND. SYNC in other family vehicle starts in the state it was left in. No buzz. SYNC system selectively inoperative after vehicle start up. Only radio button works. Dealership stated: NO PROBLEM FOUND. Could likely not duplicate.
Mar	2013	32000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Ford Focus in Georgia, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Oct	2011	1000		First odometer entry
Jan	2012	3000	23	Reprogram PCM/TCM with latest software updates and perform adaptive learning for Powershift.
Dec	2012	24000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Ford Focus in Ohio, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Aug	2011	0		First odometer entry
Dec	2011	2000	0	My Ford Touch system: slow response, navigation GPS slow to initiate.
May	2012	5000	0	Update flash for power train computer module, ABS brake system & emissions control
Dec	2012	9000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Ford Focus in Pennsylvania, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Aug	2012	0		First odometer entry
Sep	2012		0	Bought new on 8/27 with 7 miles on car. 8/28 car jerking upon acceleration after stop. Little power on inclines. 8/29 took in for service. Only 187 miles on car. 8/30 throttle body replaced. Was told car was fixed and that I could pick up. 8/30 returned car to service as problem returned, but worse. Hearing a slight rattling sound in engine when car was bucking and jerking. Almost lost power several times on way back to dealer. 9/2 car still in for service. 220 miles on car.

 

Ford Focus in Wisconsin, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Feb	2012	0		First odometer entry
Mar	2012	1000	0	MyFord Touch update installation.
Jun	2012	5000	0	Transmission software update.
Jul	2012	6000	0	Vehicle stalled while driving and would not restart. Vehicle was towed to the dealer. Vehicle was out of fuel. Fuel gauge was showing nearly 1/4 tank when engine stalled. Dealer was unable to replicate problem; still not working.
Aug	2012	7500	0	Continuing problem with false readings from fuel gauge. Dealer checked gauge cluster and determined no problem. Dealer discovered fuel tank was warped, replaced the tank. Continued false readings from fuel gauge. Dealer checked all systems and determined gauge was reading accurately. Car was returned with gauge reading approximately 1/2 tank. 2 days after car was returned with gauge indicating 1/2 full and assurances there was no problem, and having been driven about 60 miles, car stalled on a freeway in traffic. Ford roadside assistance delivered fuel. Started; driven to dealr Dealer determined car had defective gas tank purge valves, and replaced them on previous trip. Also determined that the fuel pump had been damaged and needed replacement. Part was on order, and required a separate visit to complete repair.
Feb	2013	13000	0	"Focus" badge on rear hatch fell off. Replaced under warranty.
Mar	2013			Most recent odometer entry.

 

Ford Focus in Washington, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Sep	2011	0		First odometer entry
Nov	2011	3000	0	Car would exhibit RPM flare at low speeds. Dealer reprogrammed ECU with latest TSB.  MSFT sync system is very buggy, latest TSB applied to sync system.
Jan	2013	21000	0	Replace clutch pack assembly, seals, other transmission parts per TSB 11-12-13 due to bad seal leaking oil and causing slippage.

 

Ford Focus in Michigan, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Apr	2011	0		First odometer entry
Nov	2011	3500	0	Dealer performed TSB 11-10-2 to address low-speed transmission shudders, shifting flares into 2nd and the occasional tendency for the transmission to refuse to downshift upon deceleration. Piece of weatherstripping came lose on passenger side rear door and was getting stuck in door, making it difficult to close the door. Parts ordered. Dealer applied anti-rattle tape to the back of the front passenger door panel to silence what was becoming a persistent rattle in the vicinity of the map pocket.
May	2012	7500	0	Replaced beltline molding that was coming loose.
Aug	2012	11000	0	Steering gear was replaced pursuant to TSB to correct steering wander at highway speeds.
Apr	2013	13000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Ford Focus in Michigan, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Apr	2011	0		First odometer entry
May	2011	1000	0	Auto parking buttons were not connected when arrived from factory.
Mar	2012	18000	0	Rough shifts. TCM/PCM update
Jan	2013	37000	0	Rough shifting Passanger door handle sicks open, preventing closure. Parts inspected/replaced, lubricated.
Mar	2013	41000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Ford Focus in Michigan, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Apr	2011	0		First odometer entry
Aug	2011	11000	0	Vehicle exhibited engine flare on decel. TSB resolved issue reflashed MFT with latest software.
Sep	2012			Most recent odometer entry.

 

Ford Focus in Alberta, Canada
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Jun	2011	0		First odometer entry
Aug	2011	4960	0	Ford MyTouch system freezing up and rebooting
Jun	2012	17980	0	Firmware update for jerky automatics transmission Low washer fluid warning light would not activate. Speakers on front driver-side door and rear passenger-side door buzz when outputting low frequency sounds. This occurs even when bass is set below zero.
Oct	2012	21040	0	Rear cargo cover lift strap replaced
Feb	2013	24180	0	Front-end squeak when going over bumps at low speeds. Front struts had dry/rubbing jounce bumpers. Removed front struts and removed springs from struts. Lubricated strut shaft and jounce bumper and reinstalled.

 

Ford Focus in New Jersey, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Apr	2011	0		First odometer entry
Oct	2011	9000	0	Steering gear replaced pursuant to TSB. Since brand new at highway speeds, there is minor steering wander that required small corrections. TSB addressed this issue. Transmission control module re-flashed to latest program. This is suppose to correct irregular shifting characteristics at low speeds under 10 mph. This was also pursuant to a TSB Front passenger door speaker booms and vibrates much more than any of the other speakers. I have the Sony system. Mechanic stated speaker was installed correctly and did not fix.
Dec	2011	12000	0	I finally got them to replace my speaker.
Jan	2012	13000	0	PCM updated to latest program that is suppose to address drive-ability issues with the Dual Clutch transmission. I was experiencing iradic behavior especially in reverse at times I thought the car would stall out.
May	2012	19500	0	PCM, Trans control, and ABS updated to latest program pursuant to a customer satisfaction campaign.
Aug	2012	23000	0	Body Control Module reflashed to fix intermittent keyless entry problem. REMOVED BOTH FRONT STRUT ASY'S REPLACED BOTH FRONT SPRINGS AND BEARING PLATES, REINSTALLED SPRING ASY'S, PERFORMED ALIGNMENT. ROAD TESTED HEARD NOISE IN FRONT END, INSTALLED CHASSIS EARS FOUND R/F WHEEL BEARING AND R/F AXLE SUPPORT BEARING NOISEY, REPLACED R/F WHEEL BEARING AND AXLE ASY
Sep	2012	24000	0	REMOVED TRANS, FOUND INPUT SHAFT BEARING IN CASE BAD, REPLACED BEARING, SEAL AND ALL SNAP RINGS, REASSEM TRANS, REASSEM TRANS, RESET CLUTCH, INSTALLED CLUTCH ASY, REINSTALLING TRANS UNABLE TO SHIFT REV TO 1ST, REMOVED CLUTCH AND FOUND NOT RELEASING, REPLA
Dec	2012	28000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Ford Focus in Maryland, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Oct	2011	1000		First odometer entry
Feb	2012	4300	0	A small panel used to cover a screw on the passenger side font door was loose. Dealer originally tried flexing tabs to secure it. It still came loose so a new part was ordered and shipped to my house.
Aug	2012	16500	0	Hinge on removeable cargo shelf (hatchback) broke. Dealer sent photos to Ford and it will be replaced under warranty.
Mar	2013	25000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Ford Focus in Virginia, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Jul	2011	0		First odometer entry
Feb	2012	7000	0	Driver-side window & mirror control panel stopped functioning correctly. Back-lighting of buttons flashed - on for about 2 secs, off for about 5 secs. When off driver-side window and mirror controls did not work.
Mar	2013	19000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Ford Focus in Michigan, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Apr	2011	0		First odometer entry
Apr	2011		0	Car said hood was open intermittently while driving even though hood was closed. Alarm also went off at night. Dealer replaced hood latch and hood latch sensor.
Jun	2011	3000	0	Body panels were misaligned. Door would stick and it looked terrible. Service manager had to drive car back to assembly plant for fix.
Jul	2011	3000	0	Update of MFT/Snyc due to the fact that the previous version was not stable
Sep	2011	8400	0	Reflash of MyFord Touch. Still terrible
Nov	2011	12000	0	Myford touch still buggy
Mar	2012	16000	0	Self install of MyFordTouch update. Done via USB stick, and took about 50 minutes.
May	2012	20000	0	Tsb for transmission
Aug	2012	24500	0	Replaced clutches
Mar	2013	32000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Ford Focus in Ohio, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Sep	2011	1000		First odometer entry
Jun	2012	11000	0	required a software update because the wiper fluid sensor wasn't working. Carpet on rear, passenger side seat back had com loose. headliner console had a crack
Mar	2013	21000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Ford Focus in Connecticut, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Mar	2012	5000		First odometer entry
Jun	2012	10000	0	Clunk at speeds under 25 MPH Buzz from center speaker
Sep	2012	14000	0	Clunk
Mar	2013	21000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Ford Focus in Georgia, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Feb	2012	0		First odometer entry
Jul	2012	8000	0	Rear deck lift up / down strings are flimsy and break easily. Need to be replaced by ford.
Oct	2012	13000	0	There was a slow studder shift issue reported on websites and I requested and received the ECU firmware upgrade to reduce this problem. Wheel constantly failed to hold air. I believe the valve stem or seating of the tire was the issue. The slow leak was very annoying, finally after a couple of weeks, the dealer took the tire off, replaced the valve stem & remounted tire

 

Ford Focus in Michigan, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Feb	2012	0		First odometer entry
Apr	2012		0	Was built with faulty parts. Had rattle when going over rough roads and bumps. Dealer replaced several parts in front suspension on both sides.
Jul	2012	13000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Ford Focus in Nebraska, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Apr	2011	0		First odometer entry
Jun	2012	11000	0	Driver's side window stopped working. Dealer fixed along with 2 recalls.
Mar	2013	17000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Ford Focus in Massachusetts, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Jul	2011	0		First odometer entry
May	2012	6700	0	Ford My Touch computer update sent to me and preformed by me. Very succesful. Touch screen much more responsive and no longer crashes.
Jun	2012	7000	0	Recall to replace update transmission computer module for much improved shifting
Feb	2013	15000	0	My Ford Touch Update
Mar	2013	16000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Ford Focus in Georgia, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Feb	2012	5000		First odometer entry
May	2012	9000	0	Loaded updated computer data for transmission & ABS system. Loaded new data for trans/ABS
Aug	2012	14500	0	Clutch problem. It was replaced, problem is cured.
Apr	2013	25000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Ford Focus in British Columbia, Canada
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Jan	2012	620		First odometer entry
Apr	2012	1860	0	Typical problem with the new automated manual transmission: lurching, poor idle. Controlling computer was reprogrammed and the problems were reduced. There was a TSB, that the dealer reluctantly admitted to when pressed.
Jul	2012	3900	0	Noise from right front. Front right spring replaced including top bearing.
Mar	2013	9300		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Ford Focus in California, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Feb	2012	0		First odometer entry
May	2012	5000	0	USB Port stopped working, part ordered.
Jun	2012	6000	0	Repaired USB w/ ordered parts.
Mar	2013	18000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Ford Focus in Rhode Island, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Oct	2011	0		First odometer entry
Jan	2012	5000	0	Car suddenly bucked and there was a significant loss of engine power, could not keep it at highway speed without high revving the engine. Took to dealer, the only thing they could find was that I had the wrong PCM software installed
May	2012	15300	0	Passenger Seat was rattling very loudly. Took to dealer who found that the retaining clips for the fabric had broke. Replaced under warranty Paint was flaking from driverside mirror, dealer offered to repainted free of charger
Nov	2012	31700	0	headliner began to rattle after...dealer reglued and stated that this has been an issue on sunroof models
Dec	2012	34000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Ford Focus in Missouri, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Jun	2011	5000		First odometer entry
Aug	2011	6300	0	gas gauge does not read properly reads full for over 150 miles same as before Dealer didnt fix it, still broken
Sep	2011	7000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Ford Focus in Alberta, Canada
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Sep	2011	0		First odometer entry
Jan	2013	8060	0	Wheel bearing so bad, apparently the wheel was ready to fall off.

 

Ford Focus in Michigan, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Nov	2011	0		First odometer entry
Dec	2011	1000	0	Drive side door trim needed adjusting as the door was 'sticky' when opening from inside. Repair took less than 5 minutes.
Nov	2012	8300	0	Blown fuse in car adapter.
Jan	2013	9700	0	Bluetooth connectivity with phone and GPS was completely lost. Phone and GPS sync together just fine but the car's bluetooth connectivity isn't recognized by either device.
Mar	2013	11000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Ford Focus in Illinois, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Oct	2011	0		First odometer entry
Jan	2012	4000	0	Emergency brake would not fully release after parking, leaving the brake light on. Bolts that hold the brake in place were loose. They were torqued down, fixing the problem.
Aug	2012			Most recent odometer entry.

 

Ford Focus in Ontario, Canada
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Nov	2011	5580		First odometer entry
Nov	2012	14260	0	Speaker rattle in driver's side rear door.