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2012 Ford Focus Electric

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2012 Focus Electric.

Body PASSENGER CAREngine Electric

The 2012 Ford Focus Electric is a battery-electric passenger car, defined entirely by its electric powertrain with no internal-combustion counterpart. This model year carries a heavy reliability footprint, with 3,789 total owner complaints and 11 recalls logged — and with the Power Train standing as the most reported problem area. For a researcher, those figures frame the 2012 as a vehicle whose ownership experience is shaped less by its EV format and more by the depth of powertrain-related issues and recall activity surrounding it.

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Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

Lug nut torque100 ft-lbsOEM · verified

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 67R · 390 CCA battery. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

Battery groupBCI 67R · 390 CCAOEM · verified
Tire sizeP195-65R15OEM · verified
Wheel / rimN/A inOEM · verified

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length171.7 in
Overall width72 in
Overall height57.9 in
Wheelbase104.3 in
Curb weight2926 lb
Track (front / rear)60.6 / 60.6 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)60/40

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

Torque lug nuts to 100 ft-lbs.

Lubricants & capacities

Automatic Transmission FluidFord Mercon LV
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity1.3
Manual Transmission FluidCastrol BOT 350 M3
Manual Transmission Fluid Capacity3.8
Power Steering FluidATF

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts100 ft-lbs

Battery & A/C

RefrigerantR134a
Refrigerant Capacity1.31 lbs
Oil GroupPAG
Oil Type46
Oil Capacity5.10 oz
RefrigerantR134a
Refrigerant Capacity1.31 lbs
Oil TypeYN-32

Service checks

Pressure Test22 psi
Radiator Cap Pressure Relief17-21 psi
Thermostat Opening Temperature194-221 °F

Brakes

Torque Caliper to Bracket21 ft-lbs
Torque to Knuckle129 ft-lbs
Torque Caliper to Bracket21 ft-lbs
Torque to Knuckle52 ft-lbs
Minimum Pad ThicknessFront: 0.059; Rear: 0.059 in
Minimum Shoe Thickness0.039 in
Rotor Runout Limit0.002 in
Rotor Discard at or Under0.906 in

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the spark plugs every 100,000 mi; coolant every 50,000 mi. The big-interval services (every 50,000 mi for coolant, and the transmission fluid) are the ones owners most often skip — on a lower-mileage example, assume the original fluids are still in it and check them first.

Every 10,000 miBrake System (inspect) · CV Joint Boot (inspect) · Cabin Air Filter (inspect) · Engine Coolant System Hoses (inspect) · Hybrid Inverter (inspect coolant level) · Steering Linkage (inspect)
Every 30,000 miEngine Air Filter Element (replace) · Temperature Controlled Seat Air Filter (replace)
Every 50,000 miEngine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill)
At 100,000 miEngine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill)
Every 100,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Spark Plugs (replace)
At 150,000 miDrive Belt (replace) · Hybrid Inverter (drain, flush & refill coolant) · Transmission Assembly (drain & refill)
At 200,000 miHybrid Inverter (drain, flush & refill coolant)

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

Owner complaints about the 2012 Ford Focus Electric lead in one area — the power train, 957 of 3,789 reports (25%), well ahead of the next concern. None of this vehicle's 8 recall campaigns target the power train, so those reports read as owner-reported wear-and-tear rather than an acknowledged defect. 108 of the reports describe a crash and 15 a fire — a small share of the total, but worth weighing against the power train pattern above. These are tallies of what owners actually reported to the federal government, not an editorial score — and higher-selling models naturally rack up more reports.

11
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
143
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
6
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
3,789
Owner complaints
108 involved a crash · 15 a fire
NHTSA crash-test rating federal NCAP · out of 5 stars
Overall★★★★
Frontal★★★★
Side★★★★★
Rollover★★★★

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 3,789 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Power Train957
Steering768
Structure264
Unknown Or Other234
Fuel/Propulsion System140
Engine117
Electrical System102
Latches/Locks/Linkages99

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 8 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

18V735000Fuel System, Gasoline:StorageReported 22/10/2018

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… Remedy: 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…

19V515000Fuel System, Gasoline:StorageReported 05/07/2019

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… Remedy: 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…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 143 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
25H05 S12026-04-29Electrical SystemHarvest Program 25H05 – Supplement #1 Certain 2011-2021 Model Year Vehicles Software…
SSM 546012026-02-23Electrical SystemFord and Lincoln vehicles equipped with wired keyless entry keypad systems and accessory…
25H052025-11-18Electrical SystemThis is a proactive investigation program by Ford Motor Company to inspect a limited…
24N072024-12-04Unknown Or OtherCertain 2012 – 2018 Model Year Focus Vehicle Line One-Time Canister Purge Valve…
SSM 530402024-10-10Unknown Or OtherWhile performing a transmission repair on some 2012-2024 Ford and Lincoln vehicles, a…

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Frequently asked

Does the 2012 Focus Electric have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 11 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.