2012 Ford Focus: power window failure

Filed Apr 25, 2025 · Visibility · 99,085 miles · VA

The contact owns a 2012 Ford Focus. The contact stated that the window motor in the passenger’s side window was no longer functioning while attempting to roll down the window. There was no warning light illuminated. The local dealer was contacted; however, the vehicle was not diagnosed. The contact was informed that the VIN was not under recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 99,085.

Filed Jan 2, 2019 · Steering · 87,000 miles · WV

Steering wheel locked up while vehicle in motion (unable to steer). Turned key off then back on after getting car stopped and steering worked. This has happened at initial start up on three separate occasions. Wife refuses to drive it. At initial start up we were unable to even turn the steering wheel with engine running. On one occasion I had to return half hour later and it did function properly. Very unpredictable. Ford dealership says it's the steering gear and costs about $2,000 to replace. Display on vehicle says problem is electric assist for power steering. Vehicle has 89,000 miles on it. No control of vehicle if loses power steering assist. Additionally the driver's side window will not roll up or down. Rubber door gaskets continue to fall off on all four doors. The dust cover under the motor is nothing more than a piece of cardboard with some sprayed on fuzzy fake material covering one side.

Filed Oct 6, 2016 · Electrical · 38,000 miles · PA

The passenger front window stopped working and I'm afraid there is an electrical short.

Filed Feb 24, 2016 · Body, Seat belts · 40,000 miles · FL · 1 injury

Three of my 4 door latches stopped functioning completely. They did not work whether the car was stationary, in motion, driving, or turning. We had to tie the door handles to each other from the inside to keep them from flying open while driving. When you pushed them shut from the outside, they would bounce back open. This also caused constant warning lights/sounds from the dash. Ford stated there was a recall, but ours were not covered because my 4 door latches were packaged as a 4 pack whereas the serial numbers for the recalled latches were sold in individual packaging. So therefore, I was not covered due to a loop hole. The doors not shutting properly (ever) caused water to leak in and cause other problems such as the window motor shorting out. I reached out to corporate and customer service and was told they would not pay for the repairs. I paid for the repairs out of pocket because I had to.

Filed Oct 13, 2014 · Electrical, Visibility · 45,000 miles · PA

Driver's side front power window motor failed and needed to be replaced.

Filed May 29, 2014 · Transmission, Visibility · 56,665 miles · WA

Transmission was shifting poorly, then like an engine miss, power loss, step on gas it slowed down, turned corner at intersection and almost didn't make it thru intersection. Very light foot on the accelerator would allow it to gain speed. Missed 1st gear on stop at stopsign, took off in 2nd or 3rd (automatic)/ check engine light was on until I got home, shut it off. Started back up and ran fairly well to dealership. This is second time in a week I've had to dealer. They did a tsb electric reset of shift points and said it was all related. I was charged for that even tho there was a tsb performed. Also my rf window motor is out. It was rarely used as I commute about 55 miles a day solo.

Filed Apr 1, 2014 · Electrical · 37,000 miles · OH

Alarm system and horn completely quit working- now I have to pay to have it repaired. A few months ago the window motor would not work- electrical problems with car.

Filed Aug 19, 2013 · Electrical, Transmission · 9,000 miles · GA

Car started on the right side of the car windows stopped working and the lights started blinking . Dealer replaced right side module . Then next was the blue tooth stopped working and the whole touch screen blacked out . Dealer replaced sync module and new touch screen . Next was the wipers coming on by there self .dealer replaced wiper sensor . Next was the door locks surging without a key in and dash cluster floating . Dealer replaced drive module . Right now the transmission is not working properly . I am just scared the death that the car is going to catch fire while driving the car .