2012 Ford Focus seat belts problems
43 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the seat belts on the 2012 Ford Focus — 1% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Driver seatbelt is stuck and doesn't budge. I think I saw an old recall regarding this possibly... Since I've owned the car it hasn't came u jammed not at all a single time.not even moved an inch. I sprayed WD-40 down to it and nothing...”
filed Jul 8, 2024
“the buckle for the front passenger and back driver do not work properly. The buckles will not latch. It has not been confirm by a dealer because when i called to ask about repairing it and cost for parts I was told the part is discontinued and there is not another option for a replacement. 2 of the…”
filed Feb 1, 2023
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Seat Belts problems in other Focus years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 Focus | 2 | 0% |
| 2017 Focus | 5 | 1% |
| 2016 Focus | 4 | 0% |
| 2015 Focus | 6 | 1% |
| 2014 Focus | 14 | 1% |
| 2013 Focus | 18 | 1% |
| 2011 Focus | 3 | 3% |
| 2010 Focus | 3 | 1% |
| 2009 Focus | 4 | 2% |
| 2008 Focus | 8 | 3% |
| 2007 Focus | 12 | 3% |
| 2006 Focus | 4 | 2% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2012 Ford Focus
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.