Started July 2026, my drivers side door handle keeps getting stuck open
2012 Ford Focus body problems
332 complaints (9% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 60,000. 10 crashes reported.
- owner complaints
- 332
- of this car's complaints
- 9%
- typical mileage
- 60,000
- crashes
- 10
- recalls
- 0
Which part fails
- Body295
- Body: door20
- Frame and members: underbody shields1
- Frame and members1
- Body: trunk lid1
- Body: hatchback/liftgate1
- Body: bumpers1
At what mileage
Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.
Ford Focus body problems in other years
Specific symptoms reported on the 2012 Ford Focus body
Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
What 2012 Ford Focus owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
My driver side door was working perfect until one day i went into my car and tryed closing my door but it wont close so i had to go to work while holding the door so it dosent open i favent talked to ford itself bucause om scared they will charge me a lot
While driving on the highway the sunroof suddenly blew off. The sunroof had not been opened prior. The frame bent upwards from the front, and the glass completely flew out onto the highway.
Back passenger door fails to latch when closed.
The trunk lid is rusting/deteriorating along the rim that meets the back bumper. I just dropped it off my red Ford Focus to Scott's Auto Fixit in Webster, NY for repair. I couldn't afford the new truck lid that the dealership service department offered at the Ford Dealership in Webster. The trunk lid was inspected by my auto insurance representative in 2019 (I have photos from 2019 and today {2024}). The lid is deteriorating with pieces of the lid falling into the trunk. I'm concerned of the possible risk of the trunk deteriorating to the point that other safety components would be affected - light, latch, lock (security). I've also notice that several Ford Focus automobiles are experiencing the same issue; the trunk lids are visibly rusting/deteriorating. The rust has discolored the paint on the rear bumper; that also needs to be addressed. frustrated!
The contact owns a 2012 Ford Focus. The contact stated following repair work on the transmission, the contact was advised by the dealer to pick up the vehicle. The dealer informed the contact that the vehicle was not test driven because of extreme rust to the sub frame, and that the vehicle was unsafe to drive. The contact determined that the cost of replacing the sub frame would exceed the value of the vehicle. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact researched online and related the failure to several reported instances of severe corrosion for several years, makes, and models of the vehicle. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 123,000.
After completing door latch recall there is still an alert the the hatchback is open. And doesn't shut off. The dealer states that I have to pay for replacement since the recall shows complete. Except the instructions did not show anything in regards to this component , in regards to the fuel system, the dealer said I would have to pay for test to determine if the PCM would fix the engine ight after I took in for recall.
The rear driver side door latch will not latch and stay closed. The door swung open while I was driving. it has not been reproduced. it has not been inspected. I believe something is wrong with the door latch, but I do not use this door very much.
The vehicle was being towed by a Class A RV using a manufacturer approved towing system. All connections and safety measures were properly installed and tested just prior to incident. Vehicle has been towed using the same equipment for several years with no incident. The attachment from the frame to the front-end assembly completely separated and the vehicle body went into oncoming traffic. The vehicle in oncoming lane was struck and one individual injured. Upon visual examination, the frame component appears to have failed on both sides at the front-end. The bolts are still in-tack, tight and uncompromised. This is a frame component failure.
There is a warning light showing a code 1450, unable to create fuel vacuum, that at first was thought to be an issue with a current recall for the car that was fixed. But after a routine oil change a fuel leak was found. I was told by the mechanic that it appears to be a fuel tank deformation similar to the 19S22 recall. My Ford focus was not apart of that recall and I was told by Ford to contact you to potentially have my car added. The leak is subnational enough that it could cause an engine fire.
Questions about the 2012 Ford Focus body
Does the 2012 Ford Focus have body problems?
Owners have filed 332 complaints about the body of the 2012 Ford Focus, 9% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 2012 Ford Focus body problems start?
The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 60,000 miles.
Was there a recall on the 2012 Ford Focus body?
There is no recall for this problem on this model year.
What year does the Ford Focus have the most body problems?
The Ford Focus model years with the most body complaints are 2012 (332 complaints), 2000 (137 complaints) and 2013 (84 complaints).
Other 2012 Ford Focus problems
Transmission 1,448Steering 927Engine 501Electrical 352Fuel system 342Acceleration 166Locks 134Visibility 70Brakes 61Airbags 55Driver assistance 53Seat belts 43Wheels 32Suspension 28Lights 26Tires 12Seats 9
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