2012 Ford Focus Service and Repair Manual

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The 2012 Ford Focus service and repair manual is a detailed, OEM-style reference for diagnostics, maintenance, and repair work. Use it to verify procedures, specifications, and system information before you start a job.

You'll find coverage across key vehicle systems with clear section structure, including wiring diagrams and powertrain, braking, steering, suspension, HVAC, and electrical topics. Digital format makes it easy to search while you work.

Trims covered

  • SE Hatchback 4-Door
  • Electric Hatchback 4-Door
  • SEL Hatchback 4-Door
  • SEL Sedan 4-Door
  • Titanium Sedan 4-Door
  • SE Sedan 4-Door
  • S Sedan 4-Door
  • Titanium Hatchback 4-Door

Engines covered

  • 2.0L 1999CC 122Cu. In. l4 GAS DOHC Naturally Aspirated
  • 2.0L 1999CC 122Cu. In. l4 FLEX DOHC Naturally Aspirated
  • BATTERY EV (EV/BEV)

Index / Table of contents

  • Body
  • Brakes
  • Chassis Electrical
  • Driveline
  • Engine Cooling
  • Engine Electrical
  • Engine Mechanical
  • Engine Performance & Emission Controls
  • Fuel System
  • General Information & Identification
  • Heating, Ventilation, & Air Conditioning
  • Hybrid & Electric Vehicle Systems
  • Steering
  • Suspension
  • Transmission, Clutch, & Transfer Case
  • Wiring Diagrams

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Vehicle Safety Data

2012 Ford Focus Recalls & Complaints

NHTSA #20V33100008/06/2020Component: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2011-2014 Fiesta, 2013-2014 Fusion, 2015 Mustang, 2013-2015 Escape and C-Max, 2012-2015 Focus, 2014-2016 Transit Connect, 2013-2014 L

Consequence

A door that is not securely latched could open while the vehicle is in motion, increasing

Remedy

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the latch date codes to confirm if the r

NHTSA #16V64300006/09/2016Component: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2012-2015 Ford Focus, 2013-2015 Ford Escape and Ford C-MAX, 2015 Lincoln MKC and Ford Mustang, and 2014-2016 Ford Transit

Consequence

A door that is not securely latched could open while the vehicle is in motion, increasing

Remedy

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the door latches with an improved part,

NHTSA #19V51500005/07/2019Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2012 and 2017 Focus vehicles equipped with 2.0L GDI gasoline engines and 2013-2014 Focus ST vehicles equipped with 2.0L GTDI engines,

Consequence

The excessive vacuum may result in an engine stall while driving, without warning and with

Remedy

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the Powertrain Control Module. Dealer

NHTSA #12V14900005/04/2012Component: VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:SWITCH/WIRING

FORD IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2012 FOCUS VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM AUGUST 1, 2010, THROUGH OCTOBER 18, 2011. A SEAL IN THE WIRING HARNESS CONNECTOR TO THE PASSENGER SIDE W

Consequence

WATER OR OTHER CONTAMINANTS MAY ACCUMULATE IN THE CONNECTOR, RESULTING IN AN INTERMITTENT

Remedy

FORD WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND AS NECESSARY, CLEAN AND PROPERLY SEA

NHTSA #12E03500002/10/2012Component: EQUIPMENT

This recall involves aftermarket parts sold by Yakima Products, Inc. for use on model year 2012 and 2013 Ford Focus vehicles. This recall is being conducted by Yakima, not by For

Consequence

Without proper contact of the rooftop rack clip to the door frame, there is insufficient c

Remedy

Yakima will notify owners, and Yakima or a Yakima dealer will refund the purchase of the Q

NHTSA #13V33500001/08/2013Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING

Ford is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 Focus BEV vehicles equipped with High Intensity Discharge (HID) headlights, manufactured September 15, 2011, through May 6, 2013; and

Consequence

Without the proper illumination of the side maker lamps, the vehicle may be less visible i

Remedy

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will modify the headlamp assembly wiring, free of cha

TSB #11031792

Harvest Program 25H05 Supplement #1 Certain 2011-2021 Model Year Vehicles Software Verification Harvest Program

TSB #11029052

Ford and Lincoln vehicles equipped with wired keyless entry keypad systems and accessory wireless keyless entry keypad systems may or may not come with a wallet card containing the master code. Unlike the integrated wired keypad, the access

TSB #11026013

This is a proactive investigation program by Ford Motor Company to inspect a limited number of affected vehicles that are customer-owned. Ford is voluntarily conducting this program to evaluate the software currently installed on one or mor

TSB #11012235

Certain 2012 2018 Model Year Focus Vehicle Line One-Time Canister Purge Valve Replacement

TSB #11008948

While performing a transmission repair on some 2012-2024 Ford and Lincoln vehicles, a transmission seal kit may be on backorder due to supply chain interruptions. While performing a transmission repair on some 2012-2024 Ford and Lincoln veh

TSB #10254138

All accessory stick-on keyless entry keypads come with a wallet card containing the master code. If the accessory keypad was factory installed, this card will be placed in the glove box and should be handed to the vehicles owner during ini

TSB #10237441

Certain 2011 through 2015 Model Year Fiesta and 2012 through 2016 Model Year Focus Vehicles Equipped with a DPS6 Automatic Transmission Transmission Control Module Extended Warranty Coverage REASON FOR THIS SUPPLEMENT Due to ongoing limited

TSB #10235153

For 2000-2024 Ford and Lincoln vehicles, swapping a module from a vehicle for diagnosis purposes is likely to cause errors and is not recommended. It is also not recommended to order a replacement module using a vehicle identification numbe

Showing the 8 most recent of 127 technical service bulletins on file with NHTSA.

20190725Component: POWER TRAINCrash reportedFire reported2 injured

VEHICLE IS SHUDDERING, STALLING, AND REFUSING TO ACCELERATE UNDER POWER

20170518Component: AIR BAGSCrash reportedFire reported1 injured

AIRBAG FAILED TO DEPLOY OR EXPLODED SENDING YELLOW GAS INTO THE AIR ON IMPACT OF WRECK AS [XXX] WAS HIT BY ANOTHER VEHICLE. RESULTING IN TOTAL LOSE OF VEHICLE [XXX] HOSPITALIZED. D

20181206Component: ENGINECrash reportedFire reported

WHEN GOING ABOUT 55 MPH MY CAR STARTS TO GET VERY LOUD, NOTHING SEEMS TO BE WRONG IT'S AS IF THERE'S A LEAF BLOWER INSIDE THE VEHICLE. AS I SLOW DOWN, USE THE BRAKES, THE SOUND SLO

20181206Component: WHEELSCrash reportedFire reported

WHEN GOING ABOUT 55 MPH MY CAR STARTS TO GET VERY LOUD, NOTHING SEEMS TO BE WRONG IT'S AS IF THERE'S A LEAF BLOWER INSIDE THE VEHICLE. AS I SLOW DOWN, USE THE BRAKES, THE SOUND SLO

Showing the 4 most serious of 4961 complaints filed with NHTSA.

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