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1FAHP3N2XCL••••••2012 Ford FOCUS
This build is quieter than most: 12 complaints against 25 for the average 2012 Ford FOCUS build.
12on this build
3442on the model
137builds in total
1injuries
Most reportedPower Train 5Structure 4Steering 2Engine And Engine Cooling 1
What owners of this build wrote
StructureMay 2026
While driving on the highway the sunroof suddenly blew off. The sunroof had not been opened prior. The frame bent upwards from the front, and the glass completely flew out onto the highway
Power TrainAug 2022
Was driving home came to 4 way stop when I tried to accelerate the car wouldn’t shift out 1 gear. Car was towed to Steve Rogers ford 8/5/22. Where their vehicle still sits waiting from a TCM ( transmission control module). No one will provide a loaner or rental which the part is…
Unknown Or OtherJun 2016
Driver side door came open while making a turn on a residential street at less than 10mph. 2012 focus titanium had approximately 52,000 miles at time of incident
SuspensionJun 2016
We had to have the front suspension repaired 3 times in the first 5,000 miles. There was a major knocking sound and you could feel movement in the steering wheel when the car was transistioning over a speed bump or into a driveway. Right after this was fixed, after the third…
SteeringMay 2016
The contact owns a 2012 ford focus. While driving 25 mph, the steering failed and a "steering assist failed" message displayed. The contact pulled over and turned off the vehicle. When the vehicle was restarted, the steering returned to normal. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor…
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Decoded via NHTSA vPIC. Recalls, complaints and safety from NHTSA; MPG from EPA fueleconomy.gov. Full history reports from our partner. VIN 1FAHP3N2XCL245682 · decoded Sep 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.