10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
5 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
2 / 0
Average Mileage:
28,245 miles

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problem #136

Sep 012020

Focus

  • 65,000 miles
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Focus. The contact stated that shortly after purchasing the vehicle, the contact became aware that the clutch was slipping. While receiving an oil change, the contact was informed that there was a transmission leak coming from the vehicle. The contact took the vehicle to nourse chillicothe automall (423 N bridge St, chillicothe, oh 45601, (888) 691-6167) and the clutch kit was replaced however, the failure recurred. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The manufacturer informed the contact that the repair was not covered under recall. The approximate failure mileage was 65,000.

- Williams Port, OH, USA

problem #135

Sep 212020

Focus

  • 75,000 miles
I am complaining about the transmission. After owning it they had to replace pressure plates in the vhicle after 25K miles. Now it has 50K miles and is doing the exact same thing again. After reading many forums there clearly is a problem with this automatic transmission.

- Fredericksburg, VA, USA

problem #134

Sep 182020

Focus

  • miles
1) battery was replaced. Corrosion surrounding battery & all parts of battery. Took the car to inspection <2 months later and corrosion was just as bad. 2) have taken care in every 2-4 months since purchasing new in 2018. Upon acceleration and turning, car shakes and stutters. Each time it is taken in, there is nothing done because "it's a known problem and there's no fix."

- Charlotte, NC, USA

problem #133

Sep 012020

Focus

  • 23,500 miles
While driving to work as I pulled out of my neighborhood my rpms began began do rapidly bounce between 0-6 and the gas pedal didn't respond to anything like the engine was not receiving enough fuel. I stopped the car, in the middle of the road, put in park and the engine returned to a normal idle. I began to continue driving to turn around come back home worried about this issue. About a half mile later the engine completely stalled on me in the middle of the road. The car would crank with no start. This is a huge safety concern. I had to have my car towed to the local Ford dealership at beach Ford in Virginia beach, va. After their testing I was told that the fuel pump driver module (fpdm) needs replaced and that the part is backordered with an estimated delivery date 2 weeks out. The car only has 23,500 miles on it. There's no recall at this time for Ford Focus stalling issue while driving which is a huge safety concern for a vehicle to stall while traveling down a road/highway. That fact disgusts me because it is a known and reoccurring problem and nothing has came of it. I also find it interesting that people with the same issues here were recommended to replace different parts. I'm curious to see if this fpdm will solve the problem of stalling in the middle of the road.

- Virginia Beach, VA, USA

problem #132

Jul 252020

Focus

  • 62,000 miles
Car transmission shudder when accelerating from stop, dealer says its nothing wrong with it.

- Horizon City, TX, USA

problem #131

Jun 252020

Focus

  • 90,000 miles
There is only a little more than 90,000 miles on the car and the transmission needs replacing. Dealership said the internal gears were grinding down.

- Meridian, MS, USA

problem #130

Jun 302020

Focus

  • 80,974 miles
There is 2,800 dollars worth of work I've taken it in twice for the same thing it comes out worse everytime it was built in December 2016 it leaves me sitting in the middle of the road then drives fine it's crazy I need help it has dual clutch transmission

- Weston, WV, USA

problem #129

Aug 092020

Focus

  • 65,000 miles
The vehicle's transmission disengages while making a left turn from a stop. When starting the turn, it moves forward then the transmission disengages and the car rolls forward with the engine still running. We have to put it in park, put the wheels straight, shut the engine off and restart it....in the middle of the oncoming traffic!!. it has done this 4 times since we got the car. When we brought the car in (twice) for another related transmission problem (dry clutch) we informed the service advisors and thier techs could not replicate the issue or offer any idea as to why this happens. The car also has a jerking motion when accelerating. The car has been in twice for the this same repair, clutch replacement on an automatic, within 1 year. Ford has only extended the warranty for this problem only up to the 2016 model year even though the 2017 model has the same transmission and problem as previous years.

- Christiana, PA, USA

problem #128

Aug 032020

Focus

  • 61,660 miles
The transmission is shuttering on acceleration from a stop. This issue happens in all road conditions.

- Edgerton, KS, USA

problem #127

Jun 242019

Focus

  • 46,000 miles
The clutch in the transmission has failed twice. It causes my car to jerk and shudder upon acceleration. I've almost caused accidents because of the jerking.Ford doesn't have a permanent fix for this.

- Springfield, IL, USA

problem #126

Jul 172018

Focus

  • 15,000 miles
The car shutters when accelerating from a complete stop. Have taken it to the dealership and fixed it at least 3 times and they say theres nothing for me to do but to keep repairing it and once I dont have a warranty the money will go out of my pocket.

- Houston, TX, USA

problem #125

Dec 221940

Focus

  • 26,600 miles
When starting from a stopped position on a street and the car begins in motion, it has a sluggish and jerky start. I took the car to an auto mechanic and he said it needed a new dual clutch in the transmission.

- Goshen, IN, USA

problem #124

Jul 012018

Focus 4-cyl

  • 20,000 miles
I have had transmission issues since purchasing this vehicle. The transmission shudders when I accelerate. It also shudders when accelerating and turning simultaneously. This seems to be the exact same issue that affected Ford focuses built in 2012-2016 vehicles. It occurs mostly while accelerating from a stop. It has occured throughout the life of the vehicle (curently ~20K miles driven). This issue is still ongoing.

- Alexandria, VA, USA

problem #123

Jun 122017

Focus 4-cyl

  • miles
The car shake when driving, at times the put new cliches last year but still do it but when you take it back, the say it doesn't show a code.I bout the car brand new 3 yrs. Ago and I have been complaining off and on. They are aware of the problem, they will tell you that, but it have to show a code, that why they replaced new cliches. But is still doing it alone with a noisy sound. Thank you

- Miami, FL, USA

problem #122

May 012020

Focus 4-cyl

  • 6,000 miles
My car drops into neutral between gears when changing gears as I am driving, leading to a lack of acceleration. At times car lurches forward and shifts jerkily. This happens when starting to pull off from a red light and it has happened on the highway going 65 mph.

- Spartanburg, SC, USA

problem #121

Oct 022019

Focus 4-cyl

  • 55,000 miles
Transmission is slipping. It is a 2017 and this shouldn't be happening. Other 2017 Ford Focus' are under recall for this but my particular car isn't for whatever reason.

- Mount Pleasant, MI, USA

problem #120

Jun 062020

Focus 4-cyl

  • 56,800 miles
My vehicle has started excessively shaking when trying to accelerate on the highway. The vehicle is only just about 56K miles. This should not be happening to a 3 year old vehicle.

- Kingsville, TX, USA

problem #119

Feb 242020

Focus 4-cyl

  • 108,000 miles
It's the same transmission that's in the class action lawsuit and I got the same problems in my 2017 Ford Focus SE and Ford is still trying to charge me $2,600 to repair it. Been without a car for 3 months during this pandemic, but ain't missed a payment so paying for it to sit out front the house. Took it to Ford and said its clutch actuator and again $2,600. My battery died and my transmission goes out, beats all I ever heard.

- Birmingham, AL, USA

problem #118

Jun 042019

Focus

  • 40,000 miles
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Focus. The contact stated that while moving off from a stopped position, the accelerator pedal was depressed and the vehicle started to jerk. An independent mechanic was contacted and informed of the failure. A dealer was not made aware of the failure. The failure recurred several times. The vehicle was included in NHTSA campaign number: 19V515000 (fuel system, gasoline). The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 40,000.

- Sunrise, FL, USA

problem #117

Mar 182020

Focus 4-cyl

  • 5 miles
Gas pedal gets stuck when moving forward. I have to get underneath the pedal and return it back to neutral spot with my toes. Engine jerks when fuel gets to 1/4 tank. Once after a trip to the grocery store, gas pedal stayed stuck after placing it in park. RPM's were above 2000.

- West Jordan, UT, USA

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