CarComplaints.com Notes: You should probably steer clear of the 2012 Focus. Otherwise, you might not be able to steer at all.
The 2012 is the first Focus to offer Electronic Power Assist Steering (EPAS). It's also the first year with massive power steering failure. These things are not mutually exclusive.
This data is from the NHTSA — the US gov't agency tasked with vehicle safety. Complaints are spread across multiple & redundant categories, & are not organized by problem.
So how do you find out what problems are occurring? For this NHTSA complaint data, the only way is to read through the comments below. Any duplicates or errors? It's not us.
The contact owns a 2012 Ford Focus. While driving 35 mph, the windshield wiper blades failed to stop operating when turned off. The contact stated that the failure occurred several times without warning. The dealer (balise Ford, 1979 boston rd, wilbraham, MA 01095, (413) 306-3049) was contacted about the failure, but the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and did not assist. The failure mileage was 166,000.
The contact owns a 2012 Ford Focus. The contact stated that the windshield wipers became inoperable. The contact mentioned that the vehicle was exhibiting the same failure specified in NHTSA campaign number: 12V149000 (visibility). The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown. Updated 2/3/15
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- Westfield, MA, USA