Power Train Problems of Ford Focus

Ford Focus owners have reported 6,308 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 (3,620 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's automatic transmission control module (688 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.

Table 1. Power Train related problems of Ford Focus

Problem Category Number of Problems
Power Train problems
3620
Automatic Transmission Control Module problems
688
Vehicle Shudder problems
391
Transmission Shudder problems
240
Transmission Gear Slipping problems
182
Automatic Transmission problems
169
Clutch Pedal/linkage problems
139
Clutch problems
121
Transmission Failure problems
119
Transmission Noise problems
92
Noises During Shifting problems
90
Transmission Not Go Into Gear problems
88
Transmission Slip Out Of Gear problems
59
Clutch Broken problems
52
Transmission Not Engage problems
41
Automatic Transmission Internal Clutches/bands problems
36
Transmission Fluid Leaking problems
25
Axle Assembly problems
21
Manual Transmission problems
20
Transmission Stuck In Gear problems
16
Transmission Solenoid problems
16
Automatic Transmission Torque Converter problems
10
Transmission Gear Indicator problems
9
Driveshaft problems
6
Automatic Transmission Gear Indicator problems
6
Automatic Transmission Internal Clutches/bands Actuators/solenoids problems
5
Automatic Transmission Control Module (tcm/pcm/tecm) problems
5
Automatic Transmission Park/neutral Start Switch problems
5
Automatic Transmission Cooler problems
4
Axle Shaft problems
4
Constant Velocity Joint problems
4
Clutch Bell Housing problems
4
Automatic Transmission Column Shift problems
3
Transmission Sensor problems
3
Differential Unit problems
2
Manual Transmission Floor Shifter problems
2
Axle Hubs problems
2
Power Train Driveline problems
2
Automatic Transmission Floor Shift problems
2
Overdrive Light On problems
1
Transfer Case problems
1
Universal Joint problems
1
Automatic Transmission Control Module Software problems
1
Clutch Assembly Linkage Clutch Cable/rod/arm problems
1

Recently reported Power Train problems of Ford Focus

The Power Train problem

During acceleration there is a hesitation. With the transmission almost like the car was put into neutral. The accelerator needs to be fluttered to get it to respond. This has happened several times pulling into traffic.   Read details...

The Automatic Transmission Control Module problem

2014 Ford Focus se with powershift automatic transmission. Transmission control module (tcm) failed, causing vehicle to lose power while driving. Ford confirmed VIN not covered under customer satisfaction program 14m02 despite identical issue and safety risk.   Read details...

The Vehicle Shudder problem

Vehicle shuddering   Read details...

The Transmission Shudder problem

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 Transmission Gear Slipping problem

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...




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