Power Train Related Problems of the 2018 Ford Focus

Table 1 shows 14 common power train related problems of the 2018 Ford Focus. The number one most common problem is related to the power train (242 problems). The second most common problem is related to the automatic transmission control module (29 problems).


Recently reported Power Train problems of the 2018 Ford Focus

The Power Train problem

While driving, the transmission went into limp/safety mode and became difficult to control. Diagnostic scan confirmed codes p0806 (clutch position sensor a circuit intermittent) and p2872 (clutch a stuck engaged).   Read details...

The Automatic Transmission Control Module problem

This is the 2nd time the transmission has went on this vehicle. First time was 12/2022 when my son was on his way home from [xxx] to [xxx] from school. Towed to Ford in MA. Ford stated there was a recall on the tcm. VIN did not fall under the recall.   Read details...

The Automatic Transmission problem

The contact owns a 2018 Ford Focus. The contact stated while driving 20 mph and attempting to accelerate, the rpms suddenly increased; however, the vehicle failed to accelerate. The vehicle returned to normal functionality, but the failure became a regular occurrence.   Read details...


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