2012 Ford Focus Body and Trim Problems and Repair Histories
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2012 Ford Focuses for which no Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim problems have been reported are not displayed. So the 2012 Ford Focus problems and repair histories you see here should not be used to infer car Body and Trim problem frequency.
For 2012 Ford Focus Body and Trim problem frequency, check the Car Reliability Survey result. For the problems behind the score, check the 2012 Ford Focus Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim problems and repair histories that follow it.
Ford Focus Reliability through December 31, 2012
General NotesModels and statistics marked with an asterisk (*) have very low sample sizes. These results, visible only to logged-in members, provide only a rough estimate of car reliability.Any result under 20 repair trips per 100 cars is likely a result of the small sample size, and should be expected to increase to 20 or so in future updates.
New models often start out with high repair rates, and then improve as the manufacturer identifies and addresses common problems. MethodologyOnly successfully completed repairs are currently included in the analysis. Routine maintenance, most wear items, recalls, and problems fixed with just a reflash or warning light reset are not included.
| Year | Make/Model | Trips/Year/100 Cars | Compared to all models for the same year | |
| 2012 | Ford Focus | 136 Focuses, 8.3 months of data per Focus, average 10800 miles Redesigned for this model year. The SYNC system has required many software updates. The reported repair frequency would be much higher if we counted free software updates as repairs.37 |
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2012 Ford Focus 4dr Sedan
160-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed automatic FWD
| 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). |
| Mar | 2013 | 16000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2012 Ford Focus 4dr Sedan
160-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD
| Ford Focus in Minnesota, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2011 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Feb | 2012 | 15000 | 0 | Headliner came loose. |
| Dec | 2012 | 30000 | 0 | Replace HEADLINER |
| Ford Focus in Ohio, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2011 | 0 | Installed missing ignition cover | |
| Dec | 2012 | 34000 | 0 | Door seals had let go - Replaced. Chrome on steering wheel chipped - Replaced. |
| 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 Manitoba, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2011 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2012 | 9920 | 0 | 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 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 |
| Mar | 2013 | 38000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2012 Ford Focus 4dr Sedan
160-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 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. |
2012 Ford Focus 4dr Hatch
160-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed automatic FWD
| 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 | 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 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 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 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. | |
2012 Ford Focus 4dr Hatch
160-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD
| Ford Focus in Michigan, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2011 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Jan | 2013 | 37000 | 0 | Passanger door handle sicks open, preventing closure. Parts inspected/replaced, lubricated. |
| Mar | 2013 | 41000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Ford Focus in Alberta, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2011 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2012 | 21040 | 0 | Rear cargo cover lift strap replaced |
| Jan | 2013 | 24180 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Ford Focus in Ohio, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2012 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| 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 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 | |
| Sep | 2012 | 6000 | 0 | Cargo cover strap snapped. Replaced by dealer |
| Nov | 2012 | 8000 | 0 | Head liner rattles. Dealer added insulation 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 Wisconsin, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2012 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Feb | 2013 | 13000 | 0 | "Focus" badge on rear hatch fell off. Replaced under warranty. |
| Mar | 2013 | 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 Ohio, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2011 | 1000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2012 | 11000 | 0 | 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 Michigan, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2011 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Nov | 2011 | 3500 | 0 | 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. |
| 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 | |
| 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. |
| Mar | 2013 | 32000 | 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. |
| Sep | 2012 | 13000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2012 Ford Focus 4dr Hatch
160-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| Ford Focus in Rhode Island, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2011 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| 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 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. |
| Mar | 2013 | 11000 | 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. |
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