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2012 Ford Focus repairs by problem area
Engine (11%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (37%)
Brakes and Traction Control (1%)
Suspension and Steering (8%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (26%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (13%)
Other (4%)
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Chart based on 533 repairs.
2012 Ford Focus suspension repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (5%)
$500 - $999 (15%)
$100 - $499 (31%)
< $100 (49%)
Chart based on 39 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2012 Ford Focus
Engine not specified
| 88000 mi | rear wheels constantly out of alignment, 5 sets of tires in 80K miles. We have paid to align car 5 times, WORST car |
2012 Ford Focus 4dr Sedan
160-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed automatic FWD
| 39000 mi US $150 |
Right-front wheel bearing was "singing" at speeds from 40 to 60 mph. Wheel bearing was replaced. |
| 64480 mi C $400 |
Had to replace the lower ball joint |
2012 Ford Focus 4dr Sedan
160-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD
| 23000 mi | 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. |
| 72800 mi US $200 |
Both rear wheel bearings needed replacement, rear brake pads were also serviced at this time. |
| 44300 mi US $200 |
Noise when turning wheel, Replaced upper strut mount |
| 60140 mi C $502 |
Replaced front left wheel bearing. |
| 36270 mi C $250 |
There was a clunking noise going over bumps that developed gradually over time. Worn out front stabilizer links had play in bushings. Dealer replaced the front stabilizer links, eliminating the noise. |
| 56060 mi C $65 |
Rattling noise from front end. Replaced end links and solved problem. |
| 71480 mi C $250 |
Lower control arm bushing worn out. Passenger side. Replaced and had to get a wheel alignment. |
| 88040 mi C $250 |
Front Struts rattling. Deal said they needed to be replaced. Replaced them myself. |
| 21500 mi | 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 |
2012 Ford Focus 4dr Sedan
160-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 107880 mi C $275 |
Replaced front wheel bearing on passenger side |
| 54000 mi | Bearing noise from front end. Left front bearing/hub assembly repaired under power train warranty. |
| 87000 mi US $238 |
Front suspension rattles on bumps. |
2012 Ford Focus 4dr Hatch
160-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed automatic FWD
| 141000 mi | Worn ball joints rh |
| 47000 mi US $160 |
Right rear shock leaked oil, lost gas and became ineffective. Replaced both rear shocks with aftermarket parts, rides MUCH better. |
2012 Ford Focus 4dr Hatch
160-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD
| 43000 mi US $697 |
After getting new tires and 4-wheel alignment, rear noise was still quite pronounced. Noise was diagnosed as rear wheel bearings. The car is in the shop at this time and both sides are being replaced. |
| 124000 mi C $500 |
Power steering died. This has been a horrible car, transmission and clutch have also been replaced. |
| 66500 mi US $100 |
Driver side suspension and mount failed and needed replacement. |
| 63000 mi US $1004 |
Loud noise while driving and increased when a wheel was placed under load (ie turning). Both front wheel bearings and axle center support bearing reported were found to be bad. |
| 5000 mi | Replaced front coils and upper strut bearings per tsb#12-6-17 |
| 18000 mi | Clunking noise when driving over bumps or dips. Most noticeable when driving slowly. TSB item to replace left strut. Same problem occurred with right strut at 5,000 miles. |
| 28000 mi | Car had bad wheel bearing on Drivers side rear wheel. |
| 28800 mi | Right rear wheel bearing was bad, had to replace. |
| 24180 mi | 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. |
| 11000 mi | Steering gear was replaced pursuant to TSB to correct steering wander at highway speeds. |
| 9000 mi | 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. |
| 23000 mi | 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 |
| Was built with faulty parts. Had rattle when going over rough roads and bumps. Dealer replaced several parts in front suspension on both sides. |
| 63000 mi | knocking in front suspension |
| 70000 mi | Driver's front wheel bearing worn and replaced. |
| 3500 mi | Noise from right front. Front right spring replaced including top bearing. |
| 10000 mi | Clunk at speeds under 25 MPH |
| 14000 mi | Clunk |
2012 Ford Focus 4dr Hatch
160-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 60000 mi US $500 |
Sway bar and control arm replacement. |
| 47120 mi C $2000 |
The electric power steering failed and a new steering rack assembly was required. |
| 620 mi | Wheel bearing so bad, apparently the wheel was ready to fall off. |
| 58000 mi US $980 |
Bushings dry rotted loud crunch on bumps, replace both lower control arms. |
| 25300 mi | Strut Bearing Failure |
| 28000 mi | strut failure, strut bearing failure, both were replaced |
2012 Ford Focus 4-door
4-cylinder automatic 2WD
| 24800 mi C $140 |
auto had a noise when going over bumps - replaced front stabilizer links |
| 52596 mi C $855 |
Control arm bushings, wheel alignment |
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