2012 FORD FOCUS Electrical Systemhorn Problems
5 NHTSA complaints on file
Electrical Systemhorn Issues in the 2012 FORD FOCUS
5 electrical systemhorn complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2012 FORD FOCUS. Of these, 1 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.
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Complaints
1
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
All Electrical Systemhorn Complaints
The contact owns a 2012 Ford Focus. The contact stated while driving approximately 50 MPH, the transmission was slipping, and the vehicle was shaking abnormally. The contact depressed the horn however, the horn was inoperable. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 123,000.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 FORD FOCUS. WHILE DRIVING 15 MPH, THE HORN FAILED TO SOUND. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE KEY FOB FAILED TO WORK. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOT NOTIFIED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 99,500.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 FORD FOCUS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE HORN STARTED TO FAIL PERIODICALLY AND THEN STOPPED WORKING COMPLETELY. THE DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 133,000.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 FORD FOCUS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE HORN FAILED TO SOUND WHEN DEPRESSED. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT CALLED QUIRK FORD OF AUGUSTA AT (888) 468-2307 (LOCATED AT 7 WATER ST, HALLOWELL, ME 04347), BUT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND ADVISED THE CONTACT TO TAKE THE VEHICLE TO A DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 50,000.
THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM HAS A SHORT SOMEWHERE THAT CAUSES THE HORN TO STOP WORKING INTERMITTENTLY AND ALSO THE BRAKE LIGHTS TO FAIL INTERMITTENTLY. I HAVE CHECKED FUSES AND CONTACTED FORD AND THERE ARE NO RECALLS. THIS CAUSED AN ACCIDENT ON 02/23/2013. A MAN BACKED INTO MY VEHICLE IN A PARKING LOT (WITH MY TWO BABIES IN THE BACK SEAT) AND I COULDN'T BLOW THE HORN TO LET HIM KNOW I WAS BEHIND HIM. I WAS HELPLESS TO STOP IT FROM HAPPENING. I BELIEVE IT IS ILLEGAL IN MOST (OR ALL) STATES TO NOT HAVE A WORKING HORN ON THE VEHICLE. FORD REFUSES TO RECALL, DIAGNOSE, OR REPAIR THIS VEHICLE AT NO COST TO ME. I BELIEVE THAT THIS IS A VERY SERIOUS SAFETY ISSUE AND I FEEL THAT NOBODY WILL TAKE ME SERIOUSLY. *TR
Other 2012 FORD FOCUS Problem Areas
Power Train
1,381 complaints
Steering
921 complaints
Engine
469 complaints
Unknown Or Other
351 complaints
Electrical System
343 complaints
Structurebody
292 complaints
Fuelpropulsion System
279 complaints
Vehicle Speed Control
163 complaints
Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch
90 complaints
Air Bags
54 complaints
Service Brakes
54 complaints
Fuel System Gasoline
49 complaints
Electronic Stability Control Esc
48 complaints
Visibilitywiper
46 complaints
Latcheslockslinkages
42 complaints
Seat Belts
42 complaints
Wheels
29 complaints
Suspension
27 complaints
Power Trainautomatic Transmissioncontrol Module Tcmpcmtecm
26 complaints
Engine And Engine Cooling
25 complaints
Exterior Lighting
25 complaints
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
22 complaints
Structurebodydoor
20 complaints
Structure
14 complaints
Power Trainclutch Assembly
13 complaints
Tires
11 complaints
Seats
9 complaints
Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls
7 complaints
Equipment
5 complaints
Traction Control System
5 complaints
Visibilitysunmoon Roof Assembly
5 complaints
Wheelslugsnutsboltsstuds
5 complaints
Fuel System Gasolinestorageevaporative Emissionscanister
4 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulic
4 complaints
Electrical Systemsoftware
3 complaints
Equipment Adaptivemobility
3 complaints
Power Trainautomatic Transmissioninternalclutchesbands
3 complaints
Power Trainmanual Transmission
3 complaints
Steeringelectric Power Assist System
3 complaints
Visibilityglass Siderear
3 complaints
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher
3 complaints
Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner
2 complaints
Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump
2 complaints
Parking Brake
2 complaints
Power Trainautomatic Transmissioninternalclutchesbandsactuatorssolenoids
2 complaints
Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal
2 complaints
Visibility
2 complaints
Visibilitywindshield
2 complaints
Air Bagsfrontal
1 complaint
Back Over Prevention Camera System
1 complaint
Electrical Systeminstrument Panelfuel Gaugefuel Level Floatsensorsending Unit
1 complaint
Electrical Systemwiring
1 complaint
Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemfan
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Control
1 complaint
Equipmentappliancetvradiospeakers
1 complaint
Equipmentelectricalradiotape Deckcd Etc
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingheadlights
1 complaint
Forward Collision Avoidance Adaptive Cruise Control
1 complaint
Forward Collision Avoidance Automatic Emergency Braking
1 complaint
Latcheslockslinkageselectronic Locklatch Actuator
1 complaint
Power Trainautomatic Transmissioncontrol Modulesoftware
1 complaint
Power Trainautomatic Transmissiontorque Converter
1 complaint
Power Traindrivelinedriveshaft
1 complaint
Seat Beltsfrontbuckle Assembly
1 complaint
Seat Beltsfrontretractor
1 complaint
Seatsfront Assemblyhead Restraint
1 complaint
Service Brakes Airantilockabs Warning Light
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slipabs Warning Light
1 complaint
Steeringhydraulic Power Assist System
1 complaint
Structurebodybumpers
1 complaint
Structurebodyhatchbackliftgate
1 complaint
Structurebodytrunk Lid
1 complaint
Structureframe And Members
1 complaint
Structureframe And Membersunderbody Shields
1 complaint
Suspensionrear
1 complaint
Tirespressure Monitoring And Regulating Systems
1 complaint
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasherswitchwiring
1 complaint