Vehicle Report

2012 Ford Focus

SEL 4dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl 6AM)

VIN 1FAHP3M26CL215659
Hatchback Front Wheel Drive Manual America/United States
2012 Ford Focus front view
2012
Year
Ford
Make
Focus
Model
$21,300
MSRP

Safety Recalls

8 open campaigns
26V369000 2026-06-09
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:EVAPORATIVE EMISSIONS:CANISTER

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2012-2018 Focus vehicles previously repaired incorrectly under recall number 18V735. The Canister Purge Valve (CPV) may malfunction, causing the engine to stall unexpectedly...

Fix: Dealers will update the powertrain control module (PCM) software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 29, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at...

20V331000 2020-06-08
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 Lincoln MKZ, and 2015 MKC vehicles. Thes...

Fix: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the latch date codes to confirm if the repair was done correctly, and replace the side door latches if necessary, free of charge....

19V515000 2019-07-05
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, previously recalled under 18V-735. The...

Fix: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the Powertrain Control Module. Dealers will also check for fault codes and replace the CPV as needed. If the CPV is replaced,...

18V735000 2018-10-22
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2012-2018 Ford Focus vehicles with a 2.0L GDI or 2.0L GTDI engine. The Canister Purge Valve (CPV) may malfunction, possibly causing excessive vacuum in fuel vapor managemen...

Fix: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the Powertrain Control Module. Dealers will also check for fault codes and replace the CPV as needed. If the CPV is replaced,...

16V643000 2016-09-06
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 Connect vehicles. A component within th...

Fix: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the door latches with an improved part, free of charge. The recall began on January 27, 2017. Owners may contact Ford customer s...

13V335000 2013-08-01
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 model year 2013 Focus ST vehicles equip...

Fix: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will modify the headlamp assembly wiring, free of charge. The recall began on August 16, 2013. Owners may contact the Ford customer relationsh...

12E035000 2012-10-02
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 Ford. Certain combined Q-Tower and Q128 Cl...

Fix: Yakima will notify owners, and Yakima or a Yakima dealer will refund the purchase of the Q-Tower and Q-128 Clip system. There is no replacement system available for the 2012-2013...

12V149000 2012-04-05
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 WIPER MOTOR MAY BE MISSING.

Fix: FORD WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND AS NECESSARY, CLEAN AND PROPERLY SEAL THE PASSENGER SIDE WIPER MOTOR CONNECTOR. ANY INOPERATIVE WIPER MOTORS WILL BE REPLACED...

Source: NHTSA, matched by year/make/model — recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer, who can also confirm remedy status for this exact VIN.

Engine & Drivetrain

Engine
2L I4
Type
Flex-fuel (FFV)
Fuel
Flexible-Fuel
Drivetrain
Front Wheel Drive
Transmission
Manual
Valves
16 (Double overhead cam (DOHC))

Performance & Economy

Horsepower
160 hp @ 6,500 rpm
Torque
146 lb-ft @ 4,450 rpm
0–60 mph
6.01 s
City / Highway
27 / 37 mpg
Combined
31 mpg
Fuel tank
12.4 gal
Range (combined)
335 mi

Dimensions & Weight

Length
171 in
Width
71 in
Height
57 in
Wheelbase
104 in
Curb weight
2,948 lbs
Gross weight
0 lbs
Seats
5
Doors
5

Factory Equipment

Safety
2 front headrests 3 rear headrests Auto delay off headlamps Child seat anchors Dual front side-mounted airbags Dusk sensing headlamps Electronic brakeforce distribution Engine immobilizer Front and rear head airbags Front fog/driving lights Front seatbelt pretensioners Remote anti-theft alarm system Stability control Tire pressure monitoring Traction control 4-wheel ABS Emergency interior trunk release Passenger airbag occupant sensing deactivation Rear center 3-point belt Rear door child safety locks Rear height adjustable headrests Turn signal mirrors Ventilated front disc / solid rear disc brakes Keyless-Entry Keypad
Convenience
4 one-touch power windows Remote keyless power door locks Heated mirrors Power mirrors
2012 Ford Focus rear view
Rear three-quarter view

Factory Exterior Colors

Kona Blue Metallic
Oxford White
Tuxedo Black Metallic
Blue Candy Metallic
Sterling Grey Metallic
Race Red
Frosted Glass Metallic
White Platinum Metallic Tricoat

Factory Warranty

basic 3 yr./ 36000 mi.
drivetrain 5 yr./ 60000 mi.
roadside 5 yr./ 60000 mi.
rust 5 yr./ unlimited mi.

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