Representative photoCar battery replacement for a 2012 Ford Focus
Car battery replacement for the 2012 Ford Focus: CarmaCars does not do this work itself. Request it and we arrange it with a trusted shop or connect you with one, and we can deliver a rental car to you while yours is in.
- Combined
- 7.6 to 8.1 L/100 km
- Body
- Compact Cars
A rental while yours is in the shop
CarmaCars does not do this work; you keep driving while the shop has your car. We deliver a rental to you, by the day, at our usual rates.
The 2012 Ford Focus for car battery replacement
- Body: compact cars (EPA size class).
2012 Ford Focus: every figure
| Figure | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 2.0 L | 2.0 L | |
| Cylinders | 4 | 4 | |
| MPG city (US) | 27 | 26 | 110 MPGe |
| MPG highway (US) | 37 | 35 | 99 MPGe |
| MPG combined (US) | 31 | 29 | 105 MPGe |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 37 | 35 | |
| Charge at 240 V | 4 hours | ||
| Luggage volume (litres converted from EPA's cubic feet) | 651 L (23 cu ft) | 651 L (23 cu ft) | 396 L (14 cu ft) |
| Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices) | US$2,150 | US$2,300 | US$700 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.55 a litre) | $2,356 | $2,512 | $598 |
Sources: fuel use, MPG, CO2, electric range, battery, charge time, luggage volume and the annual fuel cost are the US EPA's (fueleconomy.gov). Imperial MPG, litres, inches and pounds are converted from those figures. Figures no free source publishes for this car (power, torque, acceleration, top speed, fuel tank, towing) are left out.
What to check when buying the 2012 Ford Focus
- NHTSA lists 10 recall campaigns for this model year. Ask the seller for proof each one was fixed; a dealer can check it by the VIN.
- Owners filed 3,803 complaints with NHTSA, most often about power train (1476), steering (934) and engine (477). Have those parts checked before you buy.
| Campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 while driving. |
| 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. These vehicles were previously recalled and repaired under recalls 15V-246, 16V-643 or 17V-210,... |
| 19V515000 | 2019-07-05 | fuel system, gasoline:storage:evaporative emissions:canister | 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 affected vehicles did not have the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) updated as intended.... |
| 18V735000 | 2018-10-22 | fuel system, gasoline:storage:evaporative emissions:canister | 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 management system. |
| 18V592000 | 2018-09-10 | equipment:electrical | 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,... |
| 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 the door latches may break, preventing the doors from latching and/or leading the driver or a... |
| 13V523000 | 2013-10-30 | power train:automatic transmission:control module (tcm/pcm/tecm) | 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. |
| 13V475000 | 2013-10-17 | equipment:electrical:anti-theft devices | 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... |
| 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 equipped with High Intensity Discharge (HID) headlights, manufactured February 16, 2012, through May... |
| 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. |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
The 2012 Ford Focus: Car battery replacement
Your 2012 Ford Focus needs battery service? We do not do mechanical work, but we arrange it and rent you a car meanwhile. A battery that struggles in the cold is often near the end of its life.
Before the shop sees your Focus
Tell the shop about any warning light or sound you have noticed. The shop may ask for the VIN to order the right parts. Note the mileage on the odometer when you send the request. The 2.0L 4-cylinder does the work, through a 6-speed automatic.
What to send us
Your request goes to a person, who arranges a trusted shop or gives you its name. The repair is between you and the shop; the rental is with us. We do not set the shop's price or promise a date.
Keep moving meanwhile
Keep moving with a rental while the shop has your car, by the day at our usual rates. Rent for as long as the job takes, by the day or the week. Delivery to your door is available across the Toronto area.
Between shop visits
Keep a record of every service; it helps the shop and adds value when you sell. Look at the tire tread before long trips. Note the mileage when each service is done, so you know when the next is due.
A short checklist
If you want to see the old parts, ask for them back. Ask what warranty the shop gives on its parts and labour. Ask whether the parts are new, rebuilt or used.
One more step
One request: the job, the car, and whether you need a rental meanwhile.
Request car battery replacement
Tell us when suits you. A person replies within one business day and arranges it with a trusted shop or recommends one; the shop sets its own price and time.
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