2012 Ford Focus Technical Service Bulletins

127 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2012 Ford Focus. TSBs are notes manufacturers send to dealers about repair procedures for issues seen in the field. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault.

• 10055572Feb 1, 2014Engine, Electrical system. Ford: diagnostic trouble code (dtc) 01594 is set in body control module (bcm) and no other codes, after remote starting and with a start stall symptom, within 20 seconds. Model 2012-2014 focus, 2013-2014 escape, c-max.
• 10055019Jan 1, 2014Engine. Ford: within 20 seconds after remote starting vehicle, there is a start stall issue and diagnostic trouble code (dtc) p1594 is set in body control module (bcm). Model 2012-2014 focus, 2013-2014 escape, c-max.
• 10054364Nov 19, 2013Fuel system, Engine. Ford: an inaccurate distance to empty or inaccurate fuel gauge indication, on some vehicles, and also there are multiple diagnostic trouble codes (dtc) with illumination of check engine light. Model 2012-2014 focus.
• 10053657Nov 13, 2013Engine, Transmission and drivetrain. Ford: there are some concerns, on some vehicles, where no crank, no start, hard start, intermittent start, noise during start and/or various other transmission issues in drive or reverse, no engagement when shifting from park, delayed or intermittent engagement. Models 2012-2013 focus.
• 10053655Nov 13, 2013Vehicle speed control, Electrical system. Ford: the cruise control, on some vehicles, may be inoperative due to steering wheel wiring harness with diagnostic trouble code (dtc) b112b.07. Models 2012-2013 focus, escape.
• 10054548Nov 1, 2013Transmission and drivetrain. Ford: during cold ambient temperatures, and at light acceleration or coasting, a grinding, scraping noise is heard, between 20-50 mph. Model 2012-2013 fiesta, focus.
• 10054965Oct 1, 2013Vehicle speed control. Ford: when other diagnostic trouble codes (dtc) are set, vehicles will concurrently set a p060d (internal control module accelerator pedal position performance) malfunction indicator light (mil). Model 2012-2014 focus.
• 10054875Oct 1, 2013Transmission and drivetrain. Ford: a message is displayed regarding the transmission over heating, due to diagnostic trouble codes (dtc) and message can be display without overheating of transmission. Model 2011-2014 fiesta, focus.
• 10054341Sep 23, 2013Electrical system. Ford: some vehicles may experience illumination of abs warning lamp, message display of stop safely now, red triangle warning lamp or illumination of wrench lamp with multiple diagnostic trouble codes (dtcs) and low state of charge of 12 volt battery when not connected. Model 2012-2014 focus.
• 10054371Sep 1, 2013Transmission and drivetrain. Ford: transmission fluid leaked on clutch assembly and by using metal parts cleaner, containing 60% acetone or 60% heptane, effectively, will clean fluid. Model 2011-2014 fiesta, focus.
• 10053066Jun 28, 2013Electrical system. Ford: on some vehicles, when vehicle has been started, the instrument cluster fails to operate and possibly need to be reprogram to latest calibration. Model 2011-2012 focus.
• 10053471Jun 15, 2013Equipment. Ford:lincoln: on some vehicles, there are various related concerns about the sync features, such as sync features inoperative, lack of or slow response to phone and voice button operation. Models 2012-2013 focus, e-series, edge, expedition, fusion, explorer, f-150, f-250, navigator, 2013-2014 flex, 2012-2014 fiesta, mustang, 2013 escape, c-max, taurus, 2012 mkz.
• 10052773May 10, 2013Suspension. Ford: when driving over bumps or making low speed turns, some vehicles may experience some noises from front suspension, like creaking or crunching type. Model 2012-2013 focus, escape.
• 10044851May 2, 2013Electrical system. Lincoln/ford: see document search button for owner letter. A software program has been provided to improve response to touch, screen refresh rates, overall system functionality, and voice recognition. *pe updated 4/5/13. *pe updated 10/22/13.
• 10053414May 1, 2013Equipment. Ford: on some vehicles, touchscreen calibration must be performed after apim programming, replacement or disconnect from front display interface module (fdim). Model 2012-2013 focus.
• 10053408May 1, 2013Equipment. Ford: on various vehicles with my touch,after any apim programming, replacement or disconnect from front display interface module (fdim), touchscreen calibration must be performed. Model years 2011-2013. No models listed.
• 10052069Jan 14, 2013Equipment. Ford/lincoln: see document search button for owner letter. Information regarding extended warranty for covering accessory protocol interface module regardless of mileage. Models 2011-2013 edge, explorer, mkx, focus, escape, flex, fusion, taurus, mks, mkt, mkz, f-150, f-super duty.
• 10051743Jan 14, 2013Electrical system. Ford: see document search button for owner letter. A software upgrade is available for certain vehicles. Models 2012-2013 edge, explorer, mkx, focus, escape, flex, fusion, taurus, mks, mkt, f-150. *pe updated 5/10/13. *pe updated 9/17/13.
• 10045083Nov 8, 2012Electrical system. Ford/lincoln: see document search button for owner letter. Information regarding improve overall software system functionality upgrade on voice recognition, response to touch, simplify screens for easy use, and screen refresh rates. *pe updated 4/5/13.
• 10044853Nov 8, 2012Electrical system. Ford/lincoln: see document search button for owner letter. Information provided regarding upgrade of touch software to improve overall system functionality and to simplify screens. *pe updated 8/3/12. *pe updated 8/17/12. *pe updated 4/5/13.
• 10048139Aug 9, 2012Electrical system, Engine. Ford: see document search button for owner letter. During testing, active grille shutter (ags) wire harness electrical terminals was damaged, and causes engine temperature to rise, if louvers are closed and open circuit occurs, whereby warning light illuminates, chime will sound and high engine temperature, stop safely message is displayed. Model 2012 focus.
• 10045086May 3, 2012Brakes, Electrical system, Transmission and drivetrain. Ford: see document search button for owner letter. Vehicle experience roll back when transitioning to accelerator pedal from brake pedal while on incline. Transmission would be jerky or rough when shifting. Pe
• 10044905Mar 6, 2012Equipment. Ford/lincoln: warranty extension has been provided for certain model vehicles with accessory protocol interface module (apim or sync module) to 4 (four) years on ford and 5 (five) years on lincoln vehicles regardless of mileage and subsequent owners are automatically covered.
• 10043323Jan 16, 2012Electrical system, Fuel system. Ford: in the message center, on some model year vehicles, there are dark horizontal lines showing in instrument panel and/or may be accompanied by erratic gauge or sticking, intermittently.
• 10043326Jan 13, 2012Transmission and drivetrain. Ford: see document search button for owner letter. Certain model year vehicles have an improperly balanced clutch assembly. This will cause a vibration felt through the seat and/or steering will while in park, first gear and neutral position.
• 10044119Dec 12, 2011Steering. Ford: some vehicles may exhibit a steering wander at highway speeds over 72 km/h (45 mph). Customers may indicate they have to frequently adjust the steering wheel slightly to maintain the direction of travel.
• 10039118May 4, 2011Steering. Ford: there may be steering assist warning lights as well as well as a stored trouble code. 2012 focus.

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