We have classified the 5 complaints from 2012 Ford Focus about EQUIPMENT into the following categories.
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 ford focus. while attempting to start the vehicle, there was an abnormal sound from the front of the vehicle. the vehicle was taken to a dealer for diagnostic testing. the mechanic stated that it could be the air conditioner compressor and stated that the vehicle was safe to drive. the vehicle was not repaired. while driving approximately 30 mph, there was a smell of smoke inside the vehicle and noticed that the rear of the vehicle was smoking. the vehicle was towed to a dealer where it was confirmed that the air conditioner compressor and the belt needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 51,000.
2012 ford focus. driver seatbelt got stuck. could not get out of the car. took over 15 minutes before i could finally get it to disengage. now it wont engage. the metal tongue goes in but does not catch. the seatbelt warning continues even when i hold it inside the clasp. i am nervous and distracted now with the seatbelt not working. this for me is a serious safety concern. *tr
2012 ford focus. driver seatbelt got stuck. could not get out of the car. took over 15 minutes before i could finally get it to disengage. now it wont engage. the metal tongue goes in but does not catch. the seatbelt warning continues even when i hold it inside the clasp. i am nervous and distracted now with the seatbelt not working. this for me is a serious safety concern. *tr
2012 ford focus. driver seatbelt got stuck. could not get out of the car. took over 15 minutes before i could finally get it to disengage. now it wont engage. the metal tongue goes in but does not catch. the seatbelt warning continues even when i hold it inside the clasp. i am nervous and distracted now with the seatbelt not working. this for me is a serious safety concern. *tr
2012 ford focus. driver seatbelt got stuck. could not get out of the car. took over 15 minutes before i could finally get it to disengage. now it wont engage. the metal tongue goes in but does not catch. the seatbelt warning continues even when i hold it inside the clasp. i am nervous and distracted now with the seatbelt not working. this for me is a serious safety concern. *tr
When i turn on the interior heater, the selector switch that directs the air to windshield, panel, or floor, will not send heated air to the floor. it makes a very loud noise of air being forced through a tight opening, but the heat does not go to the floor and the heater is almost completely ineffective unless the fan speed is set to the highest setting. *js
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 ford focus. immediately after turning on the vehicle, the windshield wipers activated independently. also, when the air conditioner was activated, an unusual yellow substance came out of the vent. the dealer was unable to diagnose the failure. the contact replaced the passenger side windshield wiper. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the vehicle was repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 26,000.
2012 ford focus 24,000 miles. during routine maintenance performed by the dealer, it was discovered that a pair of tires had severe abnormal wear. tires have been rotated per car manufacture specifications. dealer reported this is normal for this car and purchasing a new pair of tires would resolve this issue. upon my investigation, cupping in a 2012 ford focus is directly related to no camber adjustment to the rear suspension. cupping also reduces traction and braking power. my concern is for safety, and believe the car manufacture has failed to properly design the geometry of the suspension correctly to meet. *tr
1. my 2012 ford focus is stalling out and revving up at high rpms then stalling out for the last 4 months. 2. this is the fourth occurrence for the same issue in the last 4 months. 3 times in the last three weeks. 3. the first two times, ford could not find the problem and related to driving at high rpms or spinning on gravel which never occurred. i advised that the vehicle would rev at high rpms but not go anywhere then stall, not on a gravel road but a major highway going 55-60 mph. twice the vehicle had to be towed. the other times i could drive it to the dealership at 30mph but it would continuously stall out. the third time they replaced the computer which did not solve the problem. the fourth time occurred and my vehicle has been at the ford dealership for a over a week and they still cannot figure what is wrong with it. my vehicle has 41,000 miles and still covered under the powertrain. ford is refusing to buy the vehicle back under state lemon laws and not giving me an offer for diminished value for the hit i am going to take on the trade in once i hopefully get the vehicle back operational. *tr
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 ford focus. the contact started the vehicle and the vehicle accelerated rapidly even with the brake pedal engaged. the vehicle failed to slow down and crashed into a cement wall. there were no personal injuries. the vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. in addition, the manufacturer issued a customer satisfaction program under reference number 123b7 (transmission control module) and after the recall repair was performed, the vehicle rolled away with the gear in park. in order for the vehicle to remain stationary, a block was placed against the two rear tires. also, a strong antifreeze odor emitted inside of the vehicle and an oil leak was visible on the ground. the vehicle had not been diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the problem. the approximate failure mileage was 12,917. updated 08/23/12*lj updated 09/24/2012 *js