10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
2 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
30,594 miles

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problem #54

Oct 102019

Focus

  • 59,000 miles
While driving within city limits on a daily basis, my vehicle shutters from the start and at acceleration, sometimes stalls as I start to eccelerate from red lights and stop signs, creating potential hazardous conditions. Engine light has come on and want go off, and smells of fuel while vehicle is being driven.

- San Antonio, TX, USA

problem #53

Nov 062019

Focus

  • 1,011 miles
I took my car in for the recall, and the dealership replaced the evap purge valve. After getting it fixed I had to return the car to the dealership 2 weeks later because it dies every time I get gas, not the problem I was having before. The dealership determined this was because Ford sent out a faulty part, and the flap isn't closing on the valve. Ford will not fix the problem the the recall say it is a one time fix, the dealership will also not fix the problem as they state it is is Ford responsibility.

- Wichita, KS, USA

problem #52

Oct 122019

Focus

  • 56,223 miles
My car runs well but after driving my car in motion it begins shaking and then it turns off. I cranked my car again and it runs good in a street but it keeps doing the same thin all over again.

- Thomasville, NC, USA

problem #51

Aug 152019

Focus

  • miles
P1450 code purge valve

- Cahokia, IL, USA

problem #50

Sep 252019

Focus

  • 56,000 miles
2016 Ford Focus SE. Vehicle hesitation, stalling. Check engine light on for P2196 and P1450. VIN number does not show in safety recall. Checked by Ford dealer.L 18S32-S1/ Ford reference # 19S22. Pertaining to large recall for software update and canister purge valve.

- Wapakoneta, OH, USA

problem #49

Sep 202019

Focus

  • 71,000 miles
Day 1: gas meter is showing I have 1/4 gas left in car then all of sudden car shuts off, I go and put gas in and then when I start it up it started up rough then shut off. I go to turn it on again cranks for a few seconds and then it started. Felt like gas tank was actually empty and struggled to put fuel through gas lines. Day 2: 3 days later I have a little more than a 1/4 tank of gas as I am driving the gas meter started to go up to 3/4 of gas. That is strange. And car is sputtering like if it had no gas.

- Rockwall, TX, USA

problem #48

Sep 032019

Focus

  • 72,708 miles
My 2016 Ford Focus was serviced for fuel system recall 18S32 on July 12,2019. A code was reprogrammed. This did not fix the problem of the engine sporadically stalling and it still poses a safety risk. Returned to Ford dealership on 09/03/2019. Car was still stalling and "check engine light" was on. The check engine light coming on after the powertrain control module had been reprogrammed is a direct indication fuel tank is damaged -Ford recall 19S22, with a fuel tank deformity which needs to be replaced to correct the safety issue. Ford dealership power Ford in albuquerque, nm refused to do the cpv replacement, carbon canister replacement, fuel delivery module and fuel tank replacement as recall 19S22 clearly states is the responsibility of Ford Motor Company to due because of serious safety concerns.multiple online consumer reports state this that if it is serviced for the recall and then check engine light comes on it is a direct indication it needs to be fixed by Ford Motor Company because of faulty manufacturing- which damages the gas tank(fuel tank deformity. It is their obligation to fix the vehicle before an accident does happen. Passengers in the car daily are a 10 month old and 2 year old, who could be gravely injured because of the car stalling-especially on the busy freeway the car travels everyday..

- Farmington, NM, USA

problem #47

Jun 102019

Focus

  • miles
Sever shuddering when shifting, especially from 1st to 2nd gear; pre-shifting at low RPM's and slipping gears; stalling and near-stalling when attempting to accelerate or when on an incline; back seats come unlocked and fly forward when you brake hard- contrarily the front seats fly back when accelerating. Ford demands payment for estimate/diagnostic even though they are well aware of the problems with this line of vehicle. Extended warranty was offered, at a significant charge- should be free!!!. these problems have been ongoing since I initially purchased the vehicle.

- Shaker Hts, OH, USA

problem #46

Sep 142019

Focus

  • 77,000 miles
Car stalled while driving. There is a current recall for valve issues but does not cover my vehicle. Tank was less than half full, no engine malfunction light, but it appears not to be working.

- Hummelstown, PA, USA

problem #45

Sep 142019

Focus

  • 77,000 miles
Car has stalled twice. Once while at a stop. Once while driving. The latter while my tank was less than half full. There is a vacuum/valve issue that Ford has recalled Focus vehicles on, but not my vehicle specifically.

- Hummelstown, PA, USA

problem #44

Aug 032019

Focus

  • miles
The vehicle stalled during a left turn into the right lane of oncoming traffic and was hit as a result. The vehicle was declared a total loss. The vehicle had been taken to Ford previously due to concerns of stalling/sluggish acceleration at which time the dealer disclosed an issue was known that was most likely the cause. The dealership kept the car and performed repairs. The acceleration seemed a little better but still not right based on decades of driving experience. I think the cpv issue (18S32/18V-735) may have caused the car to stall and be hit when it would not have been hit otherwise.

- Cary, NC, USA

problem #43

Aug 302019

Focus

  • 53,000 miles
The update was done on the PCM due to vehicle not starting and fuel gage saying empty when I knew it had more than half tank. Now it is doing the same thing only worse. It worries me that this has cause my ignition to go bad as well due to this recall.

- Grants, NM, USA

problem #42

Jun 152019

Focus

  • 8,000 miles
The contact owns a 2016 Ford Focus. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 18V735000 (fuel system, gasoline). The contact called kalispell Ford at 406-755-3673 (located at 2000 rose crossing, kalispell, mt 59901) and was informed that the parts were not available. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and was not able to confirm when the parts were to become available. The contact stated that the vehicle tended to stall while at a stop, but would restart each time. There was no warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 8,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Kalispell, MT, USA

problem #41

Aug 162019

Focus 4-cyl

  • 80,000 miles
The contact owns a 2016 Ford Focus. The contact took the vehicle to hall Ford elizabeth city (1310 N road St, elizabeth city, nc 27909, (877) 475-0723) for routine maintenance. The contact was informed of an unknown recall regarding the evap purge valve. The dealer reprogrammed the computer system in January of 2019, but the recall was not remedied. The manufacturer initially denied the claim and was investigating to see if they could assist with the repair costs. The contact also stated that the check engine indicator illuminated and the vehicle shut off while being driven. Also, after refilling the fuel tank, it took four or five times to restart the vehicle. The failure mileage was 80,000.

- Elizabeth City, NC, USA

problem #40

Aug 282019

Focus

  • miles
The contact owns a 2016 Ford Focus. The contact received a recall notice for NHTSA campaign number: 18V735000 (fuel system, gasoline). The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer and manufacturer were not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.

- Cula Vista, CA, USA

problem #39

Aug 222019

Focus

  • 35,000 miles
The contact owns a 2016 Ford Focus. The contact stated that the engine failed to start and the power steering assist warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was included in NHTSA campaign number: 18V735000 (fuel system, gasoline); however, it was unknown if the failure was related to the recall. The manufacturer and dealer were not notified. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was 35,000.

- Anaheim, CA, USA

problem #38

Aug 012019

Focus

  • 0 miles
I have a 2016 Ford Focus and had nothing but problems with it since day one I've had the car at dealership several times for the wipers first they said can't find anything wrong next they said they adjusted the wipers then they said they changed the motor. It still stops in my view whenever it rains I told them it's still happening and I was told to change the wipers. I'm no I should not have to with a new car. One morning I get into the car and had frost on the inside of my windshield I turned the defrost on and watch my windshield crack brought to Ford and they said something hit it like a rock I explained what happened but wouldn't acknowledge that there was a defect I told them that if the windshield had a solid seal I would not get frost on the inside they brushed me off. And now my car doesn't start right away and I called customer service and all they said was nothing they can do about it. I'm so frustrated with this car since day one no one at Ford will help me. There are other problems like the interior lights keep going out. I'm so tired of wasting my time bringing the car to the dealership being made to feel like an idiot. Ford says they pride themselves on customer service but I yet to see it as every time they treat me like I'm making things up. I want my car in safe driving condition. Is that to much to ask for!!!!it shouldn't be but that's how for makes me feel..,I showed videos of windshield wipers also but I'm crazy

- Blackwood, NJ, USA

problem #37

Jun 142017

Focus

  • 3,000 miles
The engine stalls while driving or upon takeoff without warning. You never know when it is going to happen.

- Tallulah, LA, USA

problem #36

Aug 132019

Focus

  • 60,320 miles
Was driving to work when my car cut off on me in the middle of the street.I had at least 20 miles to empty at least that's what my car said. I had it pushed it to the gas station and put 10 dollars in it it crunk up but it said 0 miles to empty I put another 5 totaling 15 before it registered after I turned the car off to see if it would reset. When it first cut off and I tried to put it in neutral it would not go in neutral. I turned it to on and pushed the brake and it wouldn't do anything for about 5 minutes it has cut off on me once before while I was headed to the gas station and even then it said 12 miles to empty and I was less than 2 from the gas station.

- Arlington, TN, USA

problem #35

Aug 012019

Focus

  • 70,000 miles
Vehicle stalled in the middle of highway. Vehicle stall after gas in put intontank. Check engine light comes on and purge valve or vacuumed leak noted. Vehicle randomly shuts off and or loses power. Our car was almost hit while it stalled turning at an intersection. The transmission shutters and doesn't shift. The transmission when in drive goes in reverse and when in reverse the transmission goes in drive.

- Warsaw, MO, USA

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