Fault
Ford Focus Clutch Shudder & Relearn
The Ford Focus is commonly reported to experience dual-clutch shudder needing a clutch relearn, often associated with the 2012–2016 model years. It…
SeverityHigh
Model-year problems: 2012-2016
Known issues, OBD patterns, and used-buyer warnings reported for the 2012-2016 model-year range across the vehicles CarFaultIQ covers. Always verify against official recall and service records for the exact vehicle.
Focus
Focus hub →Fault
Ford Focus: PowerShift (DPS6) Transmission Shudder (2012–2016)
The 2012–2016 Focus dual-clutch (DPS6) is one of the most documented transmission problem patterns of its era: shudder, hesitation and repeat clutch/TCM…
SeverityCritical
Fault
Ford Focus: Door Latch Concerns (2012–2016)
2012–2016 Focus models were subject to official door-latch campaigns — doors that may not latch or can open unexpectedly. Verify completion by…
SeverityHigh
Fault
Ford Focus: 1.0 EcoBoost Cooling System Failures (2015–2016)
Some 1.0L EcoBoost Focus engines are commonly reported (especially in Europe) to lose coolant from degraded hoses or cracked components, risking sudden…
SeverityHigh
Sorento
Sorento hub →Fault
Kia Sorento: Oil Consumption Reports (2012–2016)
2012–2016 Sorentos carry common owner reports of elevated oil consumption between services.
SeverityModerate
Sportage
Sportage hub →Fault
Kia Sportage: Excessive Oil Consumption Reports (2012–2016)
Even short of failure, 2012–2016 Sportages carry common reports of elevated oil consumption. A cold dipstick check belongs in every viewing.
SeverityModerate