- The problem
- 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. Cords with part numbers FM58-10B706-AA, FM58-10B706-AB, FM58-10B706-AC, FM58-10B706-AD, FM58-10B706-AE and FM58-10B706-AF were manufactured without thermistors, and during vehicle charging, increased resistance in the house's outlet or wiring can cause the cord to overheat and melt.
- The risk
- An overheated cord can increase the risk of a fire.
- The fix
- 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. Ford's number for this recall is 18S24.
Vehicle safety record
2012 Ford Focus Electric Problems, complaints & recalls
No owner complaints about the 2012 Ford Focus Electric have been filed with NHTSA. It is covered by 3 recalls, the latest in September 2018 for the electrical.
NHTSA data checked
DMore problems than a typical Focus Electric year, for its age
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 3
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
2012 Ford Focus Electric recalls 3
Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do
- The problem
- 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 module software problem may result in a stall-like condition.
- The risk
- An unexpected loss of power while driving increases the risk of a crash.
- The fix
- 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 Motor Company Customer Relationship Center at 1-866-436-7332.
- The problem
- 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 vehicles, there is no audible chime when the vehicle is operational and the driver's door is opened. Thus, these vehicles fail to conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 114, "Theft Protection and Rollaway Prevention."
- The risk
- Without an audible door chime, a vehicle owner may open the door and exit the vehicle without being reminded that the vehicle is still operational, leaving the vehicle susceptible to theft.
- The fix
- 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 1-866-436-7332. Ford's recall number is 13C07.
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Ford Focus Electric: every year compared
All Focus Electric years2012 Ford Focus Electric vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 Ford Focus Electric | 0 | 3 | D | |
| 2012 Ford Edge | 1,135 | 3 | D | Compare |
| 2012 Ford Escape | 604 | 2 | C | Compare |
| 2012 Ford Escape Hev | 600 | 0 | F | Compare |
| 2012 Ford Expedition | 119 | 3 | C | Compare |
| 2012 Ford E-350 P15 | 16 | 0 | C | Compare |
| 2012 Ford E-350 P12 | 16 | 0 | C | Compare |
| 2012 Ford E-150 | 12 | 7 | F | Compare |
| 2012 Ford E-250 | 8 | 11 | F | Compare |
More sales usually means more complaints, so compare similar vehicles of the same year. The grade compares each vehicle with its own model's other years.
Questions about the 2012 Ford Focus Electric
Does the 2012 Ford Focus Electric have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2012 Ford Focus Electric: electrical (September 2018); control module (tcm / pcm / tecm) (October 2013); control module (October 2013). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
How many complaints has the 2012 Ford Focus Electric had?
None have been filed with NHTSA so far.
Is the 2012 Ford Focus Electric a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 35 out of 100 (grade D: more problems than a typical Ford Focus Electric year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
What should I do if my 2012 Ford Focus Electric has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data