MYRModel Year Report

2012 Ford Focus Electric

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2012 Ford Focus Electric
RENDERED 2026-11-01T12:54:24.731Z

Not enough comparison years on file yet for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

Complaints
33
Recalls
3

Campaigns on file for 2012

Investigations
4

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
Electrical system

45% of complaints

Complaints per year

2012: 33 complaints 2012 33 2013: 69 complaints 2013 2014: 55 complaints 2014 2015: 12 complaints 2015 2016: 5 complaints 2016 2017: 7 complaints 2017
2012: 33 complaints 2012 33 2013: 69 complaints 2013 2014: 55 complaints 2014 2015: 12 complaints 2015 2016: 5 complaints 2016 2017: 7 complaints 2017
2012: 33 complaints 2012 33 2013: 69 complaints 2013 2014: 55 complaints 2014 2015: 12 complaints 2015 2016: 5 complaints 2016 2017: 7 complaints 2017

2012: 33 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
201233
201369
201455
201512
20165
20177

Known problem areas

Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.

Electrical system

45% · 15 reports

Most commonly citing wiring harness and 12v/24v/48v battery.

Show complaint excerpts

Driving about 30 miles per hour, the car chimed a warning and flashed "Stop safely now" On the dashboard. The car lost speed and I coasted to a stop at the side of the road. I was not able to restart my car.

NHTSA ODI report, 2013-10-04

Also filed under Power train

Power train

42% · 14 reports

Most commonly citing clutch assembly.

Steering

18% · 6 reports
Show complaint excerpts

I started the car and the steering malfunction assist light was on and the power steering was completely out.

NHTSA ODI report, 2017-11-13

Vehicle speed control

12% · 4 reports
Show complaint excerpts

Tl-contact owns a 2012 Ford focus.... General recall inquiry -- electric steering locked up in driveway before leaving house twice within the last week...

NHTSA ODI report, 2017-12-11

Also filed under Electronic stability control (esc)

Fuel/propulsion system

9% · 3 reports

Safety timeline

3 recalls · 4 investigations · oldest first

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    2013-09-06Preliminary evaluationClosed 2013-11-15 Electric powertrain propulsion failure
  2. R
    2013-10-30Electrical system, equipment13V475000 Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 Focus Electric vehicles and 2013 C-Max vehicles equipped with the Intelligent Access Push Button Start System. In the affected…

    Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will update the software for the door chime, free of charge. The recall began on October 30, 2013. Owners may contact the Ford customer relationship center at…

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    2013-11-22Power train13V523000 Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2012-2014 Focus Electric vehicles manufactured September 15, 2011, through August 23, 2013. In the affected vehicles, a powertrain control…

    Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the power control module, free of charge. The recall beganon November 22, 2013. Ford's recall campaign number is 13S09. Owners may contact Ford…

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    2016-01-16Preliminary evaluationClosed 2016-10-29 Door Latch Failure
  5. R
    2019-01-18Equipment18V592000 Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 120V Convenience charge cords that were supplied with and sold for use with 2013-2015 Ford C-Max Energi and Fusion Energi vehicles and 2012-2015 Ford Focus Electric vehicles.

    Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the current cord with a new 120V convenience cord with a thermistor, free of charge. The recall began January 18, 2019. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332.

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    2019-12-19Recall queryClosed 2022-02-07 Door Latch Failures
  7. I
    2023-01-27Defect petitionClosed 2023-08-07 Pedestrian alert sounds

Buy-smart checklist

2012 Ford Focus Electric — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Electrical system: 15 reports on file for this year.
  • Power train: 14 reports on file for this year.
  • Steering: 6 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 13V475000 · Electrical system, equipment
  • Recall 13V523000 · Power train
  • Recall 18V592000 · Equipment
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 2012 Ford Focus Electric reliable?
There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
What are the most common problems with the 2012 Ford Focus Electric?
The most-reported component is electrical system, accounting for 45% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2012 Ford Focus Electric have?
3 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.