2012 Ford Focus transmission problems
58 complaints about transmission have been filed for the 2012 Ford Focus, which is 1% of all its NHTSA complaints.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 58 1% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 80,000 miles 42 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 1 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When transmission problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 10 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 4 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 3 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 3 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 8 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 4 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 4 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 3 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 1 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 2 |
What the data shows
Of the 42 transmission complaints that report mileage, the median is about 80,000 miles, and 40% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 1 crash.
What owners wrote
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 ford focus. The contact stated that the gear shifter failed to shift from park into reverse. The check engine indicator illuminated as the failure occurred. The contact turned off and restarted the vehicle multiple times before it was able to function normally. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and it was diagnosed that the power train control module relay needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired.
The contact owns a 2012 Ford Focus. The contact stated while driving at approximately 65 MPH, the vehicle stalled and shuddered; the vehicle made an abnormal sound. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the clutch assembly, lever assembly, along several other unknown parts needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact did research and was made aware of an unknown NHTSA Campaign Number however, the VIN was not included.
Other problems reported for the 2012 Ford Focus
- Drivetrain & axles 1,404 complaints
- Steering 928 complaints
- Engine 501 complaints
- Electrical system 355 complaints
- Fuel system 340 complaints
- Body & structure 334 complaints
- Cruise control 166 complaints
- Latches & locks 134 complaints