Ford Focus owners have reported 4,258 electrical system related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 42 most common electrical system problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's electrical system (1,201 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's ignition (1,166 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
I purchased a 2013 Ford Focus from boucher Ford of menomonee falls, WI in February, 2026. A few months later, Ford issued a recall on this car that requires the powertrain control module to be reprogrammed to avoid issues like a collapsed fuel tank or stalling while driving, potentially causing an Read details...
The contact owns a 2007 Ford Focus. The contact stated that the key ceased in the ignition when the vehicle was turned off. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer to be diagnosed nor repaired. The contact took the vehicle to a certified mechanic who replaced the ignition switch. Read details...
I got my vehicle from an auction site, so I do not have any history on it before 2016. The engine light comes on and goes off at regular intervals, especially, when the car is in extremely cold or hot temperatures. Read details...
Car would not start, battery tested fine. The car gave a msg of transmission fault. This has happened twice. After the first time I took it to the dealer. They ran test not finding anything wrong. Less than 24 hours later it happened again at night lights and gages flicker same msg. Read details...
Faulty throttle wiring / location causing corrosion 2013 Ford Focus - recall needed to whom it may concern: my 2013 Ford Focus se flex with VIN [xxx] lost power while traveling from [xxx] to [xxx] a couple times before completely dying. Read details...