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P2831 on FORD FOCUS

Severity
Medium
NHTSA Reports
8
Most Affected
2012, 2013

What P2831 Means on Your FORD FOCUS

Real FORD FOCUS Owner Reports (Source: NHTSA Complaints Database)

"Shift fork calibration not learner #P287B . .Shift Fork A Position Circuit Range #P2832.."

— 2012 FORD FOCUS owner • POWER TRAIN • Filed 08/24/2021

"While driving on the freeway around 6pm and taking an on ramp onto another freeway the ford focus stalled mid-drive and would not accelerate anymore or switch to higher gears when the accelerator was pressed."

— 2012 FORD FOCUS owner • VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM • Filed 06/19/2020

"Help me understand why the nhtsa has not forced a recall concerning the major issues found with these transmissions? has ford pulled the wool over the eyes of nhtsa just as they have with their very own customers? my car sits at the dealership because im not convinced the mechanic has determined the"

— 2012 FORD FOCUS owner • POWER TRAIN • Filed 06/15/2017

"New 2012 ford focus b/c i didn't want used car repairs. at 57.2k miles the transmission started to makes noises, automatically shift on its own sometimes to a crawl, roll backwards & lurch forward when stopped at lights/stop signs, no power up hills."

— 2012 FORD FOCUS owner • POWER TRAIN • Filed 04/25/2016

"Bought the car used in may. it drove fine for the first month and now the check engine light comes on with a code for the transmission. the car hesitates and shutters when you start from a stop and when you get going it feels like it shifts into neutral, rpm goes real high and then shifts hard."

— 2012 FORD FOCUS owner • POWER TRAIN • Filed 07/23/2015

Data from NHTSA Vehicle Complaints Database. All reports are filed by vehicle owners directly with the U.S. Department of Transportation.

Common Causes of P2831 on FORD FOCUS

87.5%
12.5%

Percentages based on NHTSA complaint component analysis for this vehicle.

Complaint Trend by Year

2012
5
2013
3

What To Do Next

  1. 1
    Check for recalls on YOUR VIN

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  2. 2
    Get a proper diagnosis

    A code alone doesn't tell you the exact failed part. A diagnostic at a shop ($50-$150) pinpoints the root cause before you spend money on parts.

  3. 3
    Compare repair quotes

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P2831 on Other Vehicles

Data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (U.S. Department of Transportation) and the SAE J2012 OBD-II standard. Code definitions follow the SAE J2012 / ISO 15031-6 standard. Owner reports are filed directly with NHTSA by vehicle owners. This information is provided for educational purposes only and should not replace professional automotive diagnosis. Always consult a qualified mechanic for vehicle repair decisions.

Last updated: March 2026