Electrical complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2012 Ford Focus has 208 NHTSA electrical complaints and 0 electrical-related recalls.
208
Complaints
0
Recalls
2
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 26, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE | The car started shutting down while I am driving and also hard to start after |
| Aug 19, 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | Yesterday my air conditioner was working fine and today it only blows out hot air I truly believe so... |
| Aug 6, 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | BCM failure due to corrosion. Windscreen wash pump faulty. Fluid leaks into electrical components, t... |
| Jul 8, 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 1) each and every time I pop it fuel into my car, even if I'm just topping it off, when I start it i... |
| Jun 13, 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE | Vehicle won’t start on multiple occasions. Vehicle struggles to turn on and lag to turn off. Vehicle... |
| Sep 8, 2023 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | My vehicle is under a cyber attack! I went to Ford dealership to have my horn fixed and explained th... |
| May 24, 2023 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | The problem is with the transmission and dual clutch and electrical. My car shakes when still, doesn... |
| May 19, 2023 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | Causing vehicle to shutter or jerk making the driver lose control for a minute or two when driving. ... |
| Apr 6, 2023 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | PCM failed dealership didn't replace the recall but cleared it |
| Feb 19, 2023 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE | While driving on interstate ,my car suddenly started hesitating and failed to pick up speed. The eng... |
| Jun 1, 2022 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | The power steering has gone out again. We replace the rack and pinion with a brand new one and it st... |
| May 31, 2022 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE | I had regular service done on my vehicle 5/27/2022 to which the battery needed to be replaced. That ... |
| Apr 13, 2022 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | The horn has never worked for me since I had the car. I’ve had so many close calls where people almo... |
| Feb 1, 2022 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | Problem: Reoccurring check engine light and ODB2 Code's P0443 & P0444 Repairs made: MAF Sensor Purg... |
| Jan 4, 2022 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE | I’ve been to several Fords for the Transmission control module TCM, the engine lagging or stalling a... |
| Nov 1, 2021 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE | Transmission has spontaneously went from overheating to not while driving, gears are slipping have s... |
| Aug 15, 2021 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | The contact owns a 2012 Ford Focus BEV. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, th... |
| Jul 15, 2021 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | Our Ford Focus BEV had a recall in 2014 (Ford# 15N03) It is a high voltage wire harness issue. The ... |
| May 17, 2021 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | I have a 2012 Ford Focus SE that has a severe audio issue which impacts my ability to safely operate... |
| Apr 29, 2021 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | AS I GO DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY, THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER SHOWS A "STOP SAFELY NOW" MESSAGE. THE PROBL... |