Power Train Problems of Ford Focus

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.

Table 1. Power Train related problems of Ford Focus

Problem Category Number of Problems
Power Train problems
3677
Automatic Transmission Control Module problems
704
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 Park/neutral Start Switch problems
5
Automatic Transmission Internal Clutches/bands Actuators/solenoids problems
5
Automatic Transmission Control Module (tcm/pcm/tecm) problems
5
Constant Velocity Joint problems
4
Clutch Bell Housing problems
4
Automatic Transmission Cooler problems
4
Axle Shaft problems
4
Automatic Transmission Column Shift problems
3
Transmission Sensor problems
3
Axle Hubs problems
2
Power Train Driveline problems
2
Automatic Transmission Floor Shift problems
2
Differential Unit problems
2
Manual Transmission Floor Shifter problems
2
Universal Joint problems
1
Automatic Transmission Control Module Software problems
1
Clutch Assembly Linkage Clutch Cable/rod/arm problems
1
Overdrive Light On problems
1
Transfer Case problems
1

Recently reported Power Train problems of Ford Focus

The Power Train problem

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...

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 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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