The contact owns a 2015 Ford Focus. While driving 35 mph, the transmission slipped and the vehicle jerked forward. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 39,000.

- Roswell, GA, USA

I purchased a brand new 2015 Ford Focus in July 2015 with 17 miles on it. I have put it in the shop under warranty for shuddering jerking, the rpms go up when I come to a stop and it makes clicking noises and going dead when coming to a stop or trying to leave from a stop. I have nearly been hit twice when pulling out onto the hwy turning left going to work because the car just jerked and died completely. If not for the other drivers paying attention they would have hit me. I have two young children. I just read and found out about this whole powershift lawsuit and I am in total shock. How could you sell me a vehicle with this kind of defect? my children and me could be killed everytime I get in the vehicle. The dealerships are no help either. First they said it was "an update" that I needed. Next it was normal of those kind of cars then it was ok we can't find anything wrong then it was tcm then clutch finally after the check engine light came on I took it to the last dealer and they said it was the vapor emissions valve. I just throw my hands up with it. I cant trade it in because its value its so low. I am a single working mother of two kids and I am scared everytime I get in this death trap. Help

- Jackson, MS, USA

Car is slow at accelerating from a complete stop and shakes as it accelerates. Car has trouble turning on and when it does it shakes. It does that regardless if the engine is cold or warm. As you merge into a hwy it is slow at getting to speed and the engine sounds like is not in gear.

- Madison, NC, USA

The contact owns a 2015 Ford Focus. The contact stated that the vehicle shuddered, jerked, and had too much hesitation. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The dealer diagnosed that the transmission and clutch module failed. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 25,000. Updated 01/10/2017

- Hawkins, WI, USA

My car lost power when I want to start after I stop in a red light as well it makes weird noises, I took it back to the dealer and they told me that I the car is fine, that they reset the computer, the car was fine for two days and when back to the same think and now is getting worst

- Mobile, AL, USA

Takata recall !! I have a lot of problems because of the transmission on my Ford Focus 2015 I live on Florida I don't know why Ford doesn't give us a solution!!! I'm loosing thousands of dollars because idk after the warranty gets expired I can't afford car payment plus fix the transmission on my car every five months:( I don't trust my car I would like to hear about one solution.! they already changed the clutch on my car 2 times and they said they gonna have to do it again eventually

- Leesburg, FL, USA

Bought my 2015 Focus with 31000 from a dealer and was told that it went through a 182 point inspection and with in 2 days of owning had to have the transmission "reprogrammed" because of a nasty shuttering from a stop and it was fine for about 2 days and is going back into the shop tomorrow because it is having the same issue. Was told at the dealership that this is a known problem and there really is no fix. If I would of know this before buying the car this would have never been sold to me... the car continues to jerk from a stop to find its gears and is totally unsafe.

- Oconomowoc, WI, USA

Twice pulling on to a busy hwy my car has stalled/shuddered, and lost power. Both times heat gauge sky rocketing. The last time my car turned off entirely, and had over heated. However it had only been in operation for about 5 min. Both times on a busy hwy. First time I took it in, they said it was a module update. Two weeks later it happened again and worse. I was able to limp my car into the dealership after letting it sit for 5 minutes. They replaced gaskets, and blew them on their test drive. Replaced a hose and gaskets again. My car was returned to me two days ago, and less than 50 miles later, the check engine light came on. The coolant was half full, and in the course of roughly 30 minutes of operation it had gone through half of the coolant. Yet there is no trace of a leak on the ground. In addition to all of that, on the first fix the ac had cut out twice which since they have claimed to have fixed. With all of this, it had created quite a fowl smell in my car as a result. My car at this point, my car has been in the shop 21 business days (not including saturdays.. which they work), the issues started mid August and it is now October 7th. They offered to give us the car back and that it was "just an air bubble". despite the check engine light being on and excessive loss of coolant. My car has been in motion each time it has had an issue. The first issue I was just pulling on to the hwy, so was just attempting to accelerate. The second time I had reached the hwy speed of 55 mph. (separate incident, they also had to replace a faulty seatbelt).

- Salem, OR, USA

Purchased mid August 2016. We have put approx 750 miles on it in that short time. 1st incident, my wife stopped and while the car was in drive rolled backwards on an incline that resembles level. 2. from stop attempting to accelerate it jumps, stutters and barley moves. We have already had a near collision in an intersection due to this. Additionally, while getting on the on ramp it is so sluggish at times, that we are not even at proper speed to get on a freeway. Unsafe, purchased from enterprise who told us nothing about this at the time of purchase. Enterprise is allowing people drive away in these piles. If there hasn't been deaths, there will be. Enterprise is not advising customers of this because they have many in their fleet they must move out. Shame on them. Note: The following from the enterprise web site. Worry free ownership. Our job doesn't end when you pull off the lot. For your continued driving pleasure, we offer a unique combination of benefits to keep you happy down the road. They boast about a 12 month/12,000 mile powertrain warranty (limited) so you don't have to worry. They will tell you all of the issues we be taken care of. This is a lie because Ford doesn't have the answer yet.

- Lakeside, CA, USA

Has a hesitation on takes off has had this issue from day one dealership will not take care of this

- Claremont, NC, USA

After several attempted repairs, there is still hesitation and loss of power on highway. Also shuddering and hesitation on take off. I had a incident at a stand still where the transmission would not engage and hit the back of a truck. The dealer said just keep driving after complaining numerous of time. Since June 2016 it has been in the dealership for repairs and can't correct the issue. It is a safety hazard for the driver and passengers.

- Concord, NC, USA

The contact owns a 2015 Ford Focus. While driving the vehicle at various speeds, the vehicle hesitated to accelerate when the accelerate pedal was depressed. The dealer diagnosed that the clutch in the transmission failed. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact was able to drive the vehicle home with no failure. The following day, while driving 15 mph, the engine revved to 100 mph without warning. The RPM was at 8. the contact stated that the vehicle was unsafe. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 18,000. Updated 12/13/16 the consumer stated the dealer replaced the clutch and transmission control module. Updated 12/19/16.

- Stuart, VA, USA

The contact owns a 2015 Ford Focus. While driving 40 mph, the vehicle jerked and shuttered without warning. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the transmission clutch needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 14,087.

- Cass Lake, MN, USA

At times upon take off, transmission will stall and not go even though you are pressing accelerator. Does not do it every time starting off so therefore is dangerous especially in traffic. Also transmission quivers and can hear metal grinding or clanging at times. On one occasion, we were pulling out of ingles onto highway and it would not go even with accellarator being pushed, and all of sudden it picks up and goes. This cannot be normal as I have been told by manufacturer. If it is, it's dangerous, especially in traffic.

- Jasper, GA, USA

The contact owns a 2015 Ford Focus. While attempting to depress the accelerator pedal from a stop, the vehicle failed to accelerate without warning. In addition, the vehicle jerked before moving forward. While in park with the vehicle turned off and the ignition key removed, the vehicle rolled away and the radio continued to operate. The failure recurred on numerous occasions. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the cvt clutch transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 8,675.

- Westfield, MA, USA

Ford needs to issue a formal recall for the automatic transmissions in its Focus models. There is a wide-spread issue with the transmission skipping and Ford is aware. The vehicle is not safe!! I have gotten two "transmission fault" alarms and cannot safely pull out into traffic from a stop. The car stutters and skips. Ford is not dealing with this. They make Focus owners wait 6-8 weeks for a part but that doesn't remedy the issue. I understand that other Ford Focus owners who have received the replacement part continue to have the problem. Ford doesn't want to admit that these auto transmissions are faulty. They are hazardous. I cannot accelerate or pull out into traffic without the Focus' transmission stuttering and skipping. It is notsafe. Please make Ford address this issue with the Focus auto transmission before someone gets hurt. They need to buy-back these vehicles.

- Wilmington, DE, USA

When accelerating from a stop and low speed, the car does not respond right away, shakes and then jumps forward. Merging into traffic is a concern of am I going to get hit. In stop and go traffic I have to slam on the brakes from hitting the car in front of me. It is in the deals know and they told me this is a common problem. They had to order a clutch and told me to drive the car while the part comes in. It is a safety concern. It only has 25,000 miles and is an automatic.

- Gray, ME, USA

Two weeks after purchasing the car in October 2015 the transmission started rattling and would hesitate and shudder in traffic when accelerating at low speeds. The Ford dealer said it was within specs. The problem is intermittent. In March, 2016 it fell out of gear with my wife on a trip to charlotte. The local Ford dealer replaced the trasmission control module and did other work on it. It appeared ok for about two weeks and the shaking, shuddering started again, our local dealer service department said, it drove normal. Within the last three weeks it has dropped out of gear three times when stopped on a hill and taking my foot off the brake to step on the gas. This caused it to roll back slightly. Ford customer service told me they can't help me because it doesn't qualify under the lemon laws. Because this transmission problem has become well known the trade in value at the dealer is only $9000. My wife is afraid to drive it. I think Ford is hesitant to recall and replace the transmission because the dry, dual clutch design gives them better fuel efficiency and they would have to compensate owners for worse gas mileage. What good is gas mileage if we don't trust the car and feel it isn't safe. We have five Ford vehicles, two trucks, one with 305,000 miles on it, a 97 cobra, a 2007 Focus with 275,000 miles on it that drives like a new car and the only one with a serious problem is this new 2015 Focus that none of us feel safe driving. Apparently Ford will have to be forced into correcting the problem by NHTSA or civil suits. I do not want to sue them, I have been a loyal Ford customer and I want them to permanently fix the transmission.

- Six Mile, SC, USA

The contact owns a 2015 Ford Focus. While stationary, the vehicle sputtered and had delayed acceleration at a stop light. It was diagnosed that the transmission had malfunctioned. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The VIN was unknown. The failure mileage was 9,400.

- Morrisville, NC, USA

The vehicle transmission trips, jumps, stall, etc while driving. It may cause the car to go slowly or too fast in a manner that may cause an accident with the back or front car. Dealer service says that it is normal without driving the car on the road.

- San Antonio, TX, USA