Ford Focus owners have reported 6,381 power train related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 44 most common power train problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's power train (3,677 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's automatic transmission control module (704 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
We bought this vehicle from carvana in February 2023. Since very early on owning this vehicle, the engine hesitated and stuttered when trying to shift from first to second gear, and would lunge forward slightly. Read details...
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...
Vehicle shuddering Read details...
Hi I took my car into the dealership for the transmission and they told me that the 2018 Ford Focus has the same clutch as the old 2012-2016 Ford Focuses and that they'll change the clutch and that they're is no real fix. Read details...
The dual clutch transmission is slipping. I contacted Ford and they indicated that this issue is not covered under the warranty even though a class action lawsuit has been settled regarding this type of vehicle. Read details...