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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%)
Chart based on 533 repairs.
2012 Ford Focus engine repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (0%)
$500 - $999 (13%)
$100 - $499 (9%)
< $100 (78%)
Chart based on 45 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
| 27000 mi | Ford could never fix my car..I finally sold it at a lost. When an bought an 2013 KIA. |
2012 Ford Focus 4dr Wagon
160-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed automatic FWD
| 13640 mi | car suddenly started stuttering and behaving erratically, dealer supposedly updated the computer and now drives ok!! |
| 9920 mi $2 |
They changed one of the 3 parts supporting the weigh of the motor. It was giving a slight tremor on the steering wheel |
| 53320 mi | Routine maintenance plus changed one of three engine supporters of the engine ("engine mounts'?) |
2012 Ford Focus 4dr Sedan
160-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed automatic FWD
| 35960 mi | Some vibration noticed through steering wheel particularly when motor is cold. Intermittent pulsing noise at idle. Was in for 60k service at same time. Said they couldn't find source so I will try again in a few weeks. |
| 37200 mi A $1 |
Vibration at steering wheel fixed with replacement of engine mount. Intermittent pulsing idle diagnosed as PCV valve - not yet fixed. |
| 40300 mi | PCV valve never fixed. |
| 21000 mi | Engine light came one; TSB 13-12-4, replaced canister purge valve and charcoal canister. Repair attempt failed after 20 days. Engine light turned on; small evaporator leak; replaced capless tube, reset KAM and ROAD test to verify repairs. Car in dealer shop for nine days. Repairs did not work, returned to dealer 13 days later. |
| 24400 mi | Engine light turned on; replace fuel tank pressure sensor; refer problem to Ford tech hot line. repairs did not solve problem. |
| 27000 mi | Engine light turned on; unknown repairs did not resolve problem. |
2012 Ford Focus 4dr Sedan
160-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD
| 128000 mi US $565 |
I was losing large a amount of coolant every day, so they had to replace the radiator because of a small hole. |
| 30000 mi | Water pump leak. All coolant lost in 2 minuted. |
| 20000 mi | Rear main seal leak. Replaced seal and resealed the oil pan. |
| 8060 mi | 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. |
| 5000 mi | Heat shielding beneath transmission tunnel began rattling, with noise coming through transmission tunnel into passenger compartment. Dealer secured shield material with sheet-metal screws. |
2012 Ford Focus 4dr Sedan
160-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 106000 mi US $300 |
Radiator leaking slightly. Water pump seal leaking heavily. Check engine light illuminated. Code for Sensor 1 (upstream) |
| 30000 mi | The car would occasionally rough idle with no check engine light. They replaced the an ignition coil and a spark plug. |
2012 Ford Focus 4dr Hatch
160-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed automatic FWD
| 141000 mi | Battery light on. Battery was replaced over the winter. Found drive pulley coupling slipping |
| 159000 mi | Check engine light..dealer diagnosed catalytic converter is bad. |
| 55000 mi US $775 |
Internal radiator leak |
| 45880 mi | Insufficient heat. They replaced the thermostat assembly. |
2012 Ford Focus 4dr Hatch
160-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD
| 84000 mi US $800 |
Replace motor and transmission body mounts |
| 48824 mi US $120 |
Problems were fast idle, or low idle with stalling, and Check Engine light (MIL). Codes were for lean mixture. I misdiagnosed problem as caused by throttle body, so ordered that part. Before it arrived I found info online pointing to fuel vapor canister purge valve so also ordered that part. Replacing the purge valve cured the problem, but also replaced throttle body since I already had it. Car runs fine now. This repair also seems to have reduced clutch chatter/shudder (DPS6 6-speed automatic) during shifts - we will see how that lasts.. Manifold vacuum is not used for any function by the transmission, so I don't know if it's coincidence or not. |
| 58000 mi | Back pressure wasn't allowing a quick and normal fill up |
| 82800 mi US $40 |
water pump replacement. I performed it myself with normal tools. |
| 114000 mi US $50 |
Replace fuel system purge valve to fix idle problems, O2 sensor related error codes, and catalytic converter error codes. |
| 90000 mi US $109 |
Repaired valve cover leaking. |
| 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. |
| 22000 mi | 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. |
| 64000 mi US $73 |
Engine was vibrating loudly. Dealer replaced an engine mount. This happened immediately after I had my car in to have the clutch packs replaced. Dealership states they did not cause this problem. I don't believe them. Initially wanted to charge $199. |
| 4700 mi | Update flash for power train computer module, ABS brake system & emissions control |
| 23000 mi | Hesitating between gears 1 & 2 |
| 3000 mi US $23 |
Reprogram PCM/TCM with latest software updates and perform adaptive learning for Powershift. |
| 30000 mi | Check engine light came on, dealer determined there was a faulty oxygen sensor in car, replaced part. |
| 3000 mi | Car would exhibit RPM flare at low speeds. Dealer reprogrammed ECU with latest TSB. |
| 7000 mi | 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. |
| 11000 mi | Vehicle exhibited engine flare on decel. TSB resolved issue reflashed MFT with latest software. |
| 3300 mi | 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. |
| 9000 mi | 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 |
| 13000 mi | 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. |
| 63000 mi | reservoir is losing coolant, but no apparent leak |
| 75700 mi | leaking engine mount |
| 79000 mi US $50 |
replaced engine mount since part arrived |
2012 Ford Focus 4dr Hatch
160-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 74202 mi US $25 |
Replaced radiator overflow bottle and hose due to a crack in the bottle and the hose had rubbed against the serpentine belt causing a hole. |
| 85000 mi US $30 |
Fuel vapor canister/valve was clicking. Slightly audible from cabin. Replace house/canister assembly. |
| 35300 mi US $100 |
Oil leak into transmission requiring a replacement of parts and teardown and cleaning of the transmission. |
| 5000 mi | 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 |
| 41300 mi | o2 Sensor failed, covered under Ford's power train warranty. Would have been $250+$90 diagnostic+installation labor for apx. $450 if not covered under warranty. |
| 58000 mi US $980 |
Engine oil leak in two spots. |
| 73750 mi US $680 |
Oil pan gasket replaced due to significant leaking |
| 37100 mi US $520 |
Leaking radiator replaced |
2012 Ford Focus 4dr Hatch
143-horsepower Electric 1-speed automatic FWD
| 10000 mi | This was a software update for the Ford Focus Electric. |
| 13700 mi | We are getting a yellow "wrench" light that indicates the vehicle needs to be taken to the dealer for service. The dealer can not find why the light is on and resets it. The light still comes on--but not all the time. |
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