#311281E License Plate
2012 FORD Focus
Montana, US
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Overview
The license plate number #311281E belongs to a FORD Focus (2012 model) and is registered in Montana as a passenger car manufactured by FORD MOTOR COMPANY. The vehicle has a standard license plate attached to the front and rear of the vehicle. The license plate #311281E was first searched on LookupAPlate on April 16, 2025, and it currently has no community reports. You can find the detailed report of the vehicle below.
Specifications
General
Make
FORD
Manufacturer Name
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Model
Focus
Model Year
2012
Plant City
WAYNE
Trim
SE
Vehicle Type
PASSENGER CAR
Plant Country
UNITED STATES (USA)
Plant Company Name
Michigan Assy
Plant State
MICHIGAN
Engine
Engine Number of Cylinders
4
Displacement (CC)
2000.0
Displacement (CI)
122.04748818946
Displacement (L)
2.0
Fuel Type - Primary
Gasoline
Engine Configuration
In-Line
Fuel Type - Secondary
Flexible Fuel Vehicle (FFV)
Fuel Delivery / Fuel Injection Type
Stoichiometric Gasoline Direct Injection (SGDI)
Engine Brake (hp) From
160
Engine Manufacturer
Ford
Exterior Body
Body Class
Sedan/Saloon
Doors
4
Exterior Dimension
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating From
Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less)
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating To
Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less)
Passive Safety System / Air Bag Location
Front Air Bag Locations
1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
Side Air Bag Locations
1st and 2nd Rows
Passive Safety System
Seat Belt Type
Manual
Active Safety System
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Type
Direct
License Plate 311281E
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Showing 7 recalls
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE (18V735000)
Received on 22/10/2018
Make
FORD
Model
FOCUS
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
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, dealers will inspect and replace the carbon canister, fuel tank and fuel delivery module as necessary. The recall began August 19, 2019. Owners may contact Ford Customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 18S32. Note: Until the vehicle is serviced for this concern, owners are advised to keep the fuel tank at least halfway full.
Summary
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.
Component
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE
ModelYear
2012
Conequence
The excessive vaccuum may result in an engine stall while driving, without warning and without the ability to restart the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
ReportReceivedDate
22/10/2018
NHTSACampaignNumber
18V735000
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE (19V515000)
Received on 05/07/2019
Make
FORD
Model
FOCUS
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
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, dealers will inspect and replace the carbon canister, fuel tank and fuel delivery module as necessary. The recall began July 29, 2019. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 19S22.
Summary
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. Therefore, the Canister Purge Valve (CPV) may malfunction, possibly causing excessive vacuum in the fuel vapor management system.
Component
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE
ModelYear
2012
Conequence
The excessive vacuum may result in an engine stall while driving, without warning and without the ability to restart the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
ReportReceivedDate
05/07/2019
NHTSACampaignNumber
19V515000
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH (16V643000)
Received on 06/09/2016
Make
FORD
Model
FOCUS
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Remedy
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 service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 16S30.
Summary
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 passenger to believe a door is securely closed when, in fact, it is not.
Component
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
ModelYear
2012
Conequence
A door that is not securely latched could open while the vehicle is in motion, increasing the risk of injury to a vehicle occupant.
Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
NHTSAActionNumber
PE16001
ReportReceivedDate
06/09/2016
NHTSACampaignNumber
16V643000
EQUIPMENT (12E035000)
Received on 02/10/2012
Make
FORD
Model
FOCUS
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Remedy
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 model year Ford Focus. The safety recall began on October 15, 2012. Only vehicles equipped with the vehicle rack system are affected. This recall is being conducted by Yakima, not Ford. Owners may contact Yakima at 1-888-925-4621.
Summary
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 Clip rooftop rack systems, part numbers 8000124 and 8000728, do not fully contact the door frame.
Component
EQUIPMENT
ModelYear
2012
Conequence
Without proper contact of the rooftop rack clip to the door frame, there is insufficient clamping pressure and friction. The system may slide off the vehicle when loaded with accessories, possibly becoming a road hazard to other vehicles or causing injury to pedestrians.
Manufacturer
YAKIMA PRODUCTS, INC.
ReportReceivedDate
02/10/2012
NHTSACampaignNumber
12E035000
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:SWITCH/WIRING (12V149000)
Received on 05/04/2012
Make
FORD
Model
FOCUS
Notes
FORD'S SAFETY RECALL CAMPAIGN NUMBER IS 12S29. OWNERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO <A HREF=HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV>HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV</A> .
Remedy
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. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PROVIDED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 21, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT THE FORD MOTOR COMPANY CUSTOMER RELATIONSHIP CENTER AT 1-866-436-7332.
Summary
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.
Component
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:SWITCH/WIRING
ModelYear
2012
Conequence
WATER OR OTHER CONTAMINANTS MAY ACCUMULATE IN THE CONNECTOR, RESULTING IN AN INTERMITTENT OR INOPERATIVE PASSENGER SIDE WIPER MOTOR, REDUCING VISIBILITY AND INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Manufacturer
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
ReportReceivedDate
05/04/2012
NHTSACampaignNumber
12V149000
EXTERIOR LIGHTING (13V335000)
Received on 01/08/2013
Make
FORD
Model
FOCUS
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Remedy
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 relationship center at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's recall number is 13C04.
Summary
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 7, 2013. Due to a wiring incompatability, the front side marker lamps may not function. Thus, these vehicles fail to comply to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Component
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
ModelYear
2012
Conequence
Without the proper illumination of the side maker lamps, the vehicle may be less visible in night time conditions, increasing the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
ReportReceivedDate
01/08/2013
NHTSACampaignNumber
13V335000
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH (20V331000)
Received on 08/06/2020
Make
FORD
Model
FOCUS
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Remedy
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. Owners will also have the option to inspect their own vehicle's door latches and enter the date codes into a website to determine if the latches are correct. Owner notification letters were mailed on July 27, 2020. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 20S30.
Summary
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, however the repair may not have been completed properly. A component within the door latches may break making the doors difficult to latch and/or leading the driver or a passenger to believe a door is securely closed when, in fact, it is not.
Component
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
ModelYear
2012
Conequence
A door that is not securely latched could open while the vehicle is in motion, increasing the risk of injury to a vehicle occupant.
Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
NHTSAActionNumber
RQ19005
ReportReceivedDate
08/06/2020
NHTSACampaignNumber
20V331000
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