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2012 Ford Focus Structure Problems

Structure complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2012 Ford Focus has 293 NHTSA structure complaints and 0 structure-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2012 Ford Focus

Powertrain
1348
Steering
932
Other
405
Structure
293
Electrical
208
Engine
176
Latches & Locks
103
Fuel System
53
Speed Control
53
Visibility
47
Airbags
40
Seat Belts
34
Brakes
25
Suspension
21
Wheels
18
Lights
11
Tires
8
Seats
6

293

Complaints

0

Recalls

5

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated May 16, 2026

All Structure Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
May 3, 2026STRUCTUREWhile driving on the highway the sunroof suddenly blew off. The sunroof had not been opened prior. T...
Dec 10, 2024STRUCTUREBack passenger door fails to latch when closed.
Aug 7, 2023STRUCTUREThe contact owns a 2012 Ford Focus. The contact stated following repair work on the transmission, th...
Jan 6, 2023STRUCTUREThe rear driver side door latch will not latch and stay closed. The door swung open while I was driv...
Jan 2, 2023STRUCTUREThe vehicle was being towed by a Class A RV using a manufacturer approved towing system. All connect...
Aug 3, 2022STRUCTURE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMThere is a warning light showing a code 1450, unable to create fuel vacuum, that at first was though...
Jul 14, 2022STRUCTUREI have taken my car into to Carson City, NV Ford dealer many times. They say they fixed something el...
May 3, 2021STRUCTURE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMAfter completing door latch recall there is still an alert the the hatchback is open. And doesn't sh...
Feb 24, 2021STRUCTUREFORD RECALL 20530, NHTSA RECALL 16V-643. CAR WAS SERVICED UNDER RECALL BUT HAS EXHIBITED ISSUE WITH ...
Dec 7, 2020STRUCTURETHERE REAR DRIVERS DOOR WON'T SHUT AND I JUST FOUND OUT IT WAS RECALLED.
Sep 6, 2020STRUCTURE,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMTOOK MY VEHICLE IN FOR THE RECALL ON THE DOOR LATCHES AND THEY SAID EVERYTHING WAS GOOD AND WHEN L C...
May 26, 2020STRUCTUREON 5/26/20, REPLACEMENT DRIVER'S SIDE FRONT DOOR LATCH STOPPED WORKING. THE LATCH WAS REPLACED IN 20...
Oct 19, 2019STRUCTUREDOOR LATCHES HAVE FAILED AFTER BEING INSTALLED DO TO RECALL TWICE IN A LITTLE OVER 2 YEARS 3 DOORS I...
Sep 9, 2019STRUCTURE,LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGESTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 FORD FOCUS. WHILE DRIVING BETWEEN 45 AND 50 MPH, THE FRONT PASSENGER LEA...
Aug 24, 2019STRUCTURESPRING CLIP BROKE POST RECALL REPLACEMENT 2012 FORD FOCUS REAR DRIVER DOOR. CAR WAS STATIONARY WHEN ...
May 28, 2019STRUCTURE,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 FORD FOCUS. WHILE DRIVING, THE VEHICLE STALLED IN THE MIDDLE OF THE HIGH...
May 20, 2019STRUCTUREDRIVER'S SIDE REAR DOOR FAILED TO LATCH. TOOK VEH TO DEALER. THEY ADVISED REAR DOOR LATCH FAILURE RE...
Oct 27, 2018STRUCTURERECALL # 16S30 SIDE DOOR LATCH REPLACEMENT REMEDY WAS NEVER PERFORMED ON VEHICLE IN 2016. I JUST PU...
Oct 7, 2018STRUCTUREI WAS DRIVING AND MY REAR LEFT DOOR FLEW OPEN WHEN MAKING A RIGHT TURN OUT OF A PARKING LOT, NOW I S...
Sep 11, 2018STRUCTUREALL OF A SUDDEN MY DRIVERS DOOR CLOSES, BUT WILL NOT LATCH SHUT AND THIS IS A HUGE SAFETY ISSUE. WO...

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