One problem related to transmission failure has been reported for the 2018 Ford Focus. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2018 Ford Focus based on all problems reported for the 2018 Focus.
Transmission/clutches started slipping or jerking when the car had less than 7000 miles. The slipping is worse when starting out on a hill, or when making turns. It has also slipped when pulling out into traffic. The transmission also fails to hold the car stationary when stopped facing uphill. When starting from a stop light or sign on a hill, the car will slip back. It was reported to the dealership, but they have not been able to fix it for over two months due to "parts being on backorder".