2015 Ford Focus Electrical System Problems
- 28
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.
Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.
Among these 28 stored complaint records:
- 2 indicate a crash
- 2 indicate injury
- 1 indicate fire
What owners report
- failure mileage · 6 records
- notified failure · 5 records
- steering wheel · 4 records
- where diagnosed · 4 records
- stops working · 4 records
- failure recurred · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 10 |
| 30–60k mi | 7 |
| 60–100k mi | 5 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Electrical System
Wind shield wipers malfunction after 15 to 30 mins they rapidly speed to and you are not able to control module. Then wipers slow down and turn off and are unable to come back on. Also when you turn vehicle off windshield wipers stay on.
ODI 11301784
Electrical System
When i took the key out the car was still running we pulled the ignition fuse to shut it down but all the inside lights were still on the dashboard lights like the car had died we disconnected the battery so the battery wouldn't be run down i googled it and it said that there cars were recalled for a microsoft problem i wondered if mine was included in that
ODI 11296665
Electrical System · Engine · Power Train
A bought a used ford car from toyota, the car unknowingly had a recall on it. The car has been seen 10 times, under warranty, the transmission and clutch has gone out, ford and toyota have refused to by back the car. Car has been out of service for 31 days as of now. And i have not received a rental, ford will not open the recall back open. Hendricks won't look at the car they tell me to take it back to ford. While…
ODI 11242935
Electrical System · Power Train · Unknown Or Other
Took my car for tcm repair - dealership found another sensor issue needing to be replaced 4 days later transmission fault service now and hillside assist unavailable errors came on. When accelorating from a stop the car has a hard time shifting gears. Car is back at dealership but the mechanics and service director say they have never heard of such issues. It is all over the internet(over 4971 complaints) about ford…
ODI 11228988
Electrical System · Fuel/Propulsion System · Power Train
When trying to accelerate from stop my car sputters/ stutters and tries to stall out. It also has something wrong in the electrical system that has caused my stereo and other functions to no longer work
ODI 11244058
Electrical System · Power Train
I'm having problems with my ford focus 2015 (75000 miles). When accelerating quickly into an intersection, there is a delay in acceleration. When it comes to deceleration, my vehicle cannot properly downshift, even when i apply the brakes, the vehicle lurches forward. I have taken the vehicle to the dealership and they have told no light on dash, no tmc. They keep insisting is the clutch that needs to be replaced…
ODI 11206366
Electrical System
Radio audio stops working no blue tooth or radio called ford asst. Given things to make radio work but only works for awhile and radio stops working have to pull fuse to reboot radio but only last a month halve to do this over and over complain to ford about this to no satisfaction researched online seem several people have the same issue now dealer wants 800.00 dollars for a repair it's a safety issue do to…
ODI 11174906
Electrical System · Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2015 ford focus. The contact stated that the steering wheel seized and could not be turned. The vehicle was towed to bo beuckman quality ford ([redacted], ellisville, mo 63011, [redacted]) where it was diagnosed that the electrical box was malfunctioning, which affected the power steering. The manufacturer stated that there were no recalls to cover the repair costs. The vehicle was not…
ODI 11175152
Electrical System · Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2015 ford focus. The contact stated that each time the vehicle was fueled, it failed to start and the check engine, battery, and oil warning indicators illuminated. The failure recurred numerous times. The vehicle was taken to ray varner ford (located at 2026 n charles g seivers blvd, clinton, tn 37716, [redacted]) where it was diagnosed that the vapor canister needed to be replaced. The…
ODI 11149540
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Fuel/Propulsion System
My car does not accelerate on the road when my foot is pressing down on gas pedal but rpm increases resulting in stalling in motion like conditions. It is very scary and frustrating for me and my occupants that ride with me to work.
ODI 11131701
Electrical System · Engine
Vehicle has intermittent starting problems. Inside dash lights flash on and off. Cannot have inside dome light on (the light that comes on when doors open) or it drains the battery. Settings for radio/heater/clock/etc. Change on their own. Nothing ever stays set. I have taken it in to the dealership a couple times now and they can never find anything. They kept it for 3 days the last time. This has been happening…
ODI 11163733
Electrical System
Car was stationary. No power and could not start the engine. Inspected under the hood and there was while powder spots every where around the engine. Removed the battery cover and battery appeared to have exploded. Positive terminal was completely corroded. Dealer cleaned area and replaced a new battery. Now starts and runs.
ODI 11088814
Electrical System
Car was stationary lost power and could not start engine. Inspected under hood and there was white powder every where around engine. Removed battery cover and positive terminal was extremely corroded. Dealer replaced battery
ODI 11088583
Electrical System · Exterior Lighting · Fuel/Propulsion System
The fuel gauge reads wrong by atleast an 1/8 of a tank and and when it says you have 30 miles till empty you might get 10 miles before you run out of gas.it will not give you any warning when it runs out of gas it will start to suppder and then will not start until you put more gas in.and you can smell gas inside the car.it happens while driving or just idoling.
ODI 11175701
Air Bags · Electrical System
October 15 2015 i bought a ford focus 2015 s 4dr from the dealership. Right away had issues with it stalling and shorting out the computer and keeping a charge. However on january 4th 2018, i was sideswiped going 45 mph and collided into a tree and a few other vehichles also. I sustained serious injuries due to none of my airbags deploying. The car was deemed a total loss and i still am paying on this vehicle. Ive…
Crash reported · 3 injuries
ODI 11119412
Electrical System · Steering · Suspension
Fsa title: transmission control module extended warranty coverage field service action number: 14m02
ODI 11019483
Electrical System · Power Train · Unknown Or Other
Since purchasing my 2015 ford focus brand new in july 2015, i was stonewalled by two dealerships over the clutch shuddering/jerking/jumping issue before a third dealership (in another state!) finally replaced it. Shortly after i had a front cover oil leak that was repaired under warranty. Then, one day i was driving and the lights on the visor and radio controls stopped working, they fixed most of it but the…
ODI 11013823
Electrical System · Power Train
When accelerating or driving up a hill, the vehicle stalls. The clutch was replaced once and the issue was temporarily fixed, but has started again. Also has issues where the radio will make a popping noise and stops working.
ODI 11004131
Electrical System
The car speakers have been making popping and crackling sounds so loud that i have jumped while driving, including once jerking the steering wheel. There does not appear to be any pattern (no ties to turning, accelerating, braking, bumps in the road, etc.) to the sounds. This happens whether the stereo is on or off, including after the car is turned off until the door is opened. I have resulted to wearing ear plugs…
ODI 10949494
Electrical System · Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2015 ford focus. While attempting to accelerate, the vehicle would not exceed 50 mph. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that wires in the vehicle were chewed by rodents, which caused the failure. The contact was informed that the clutch and wires needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was…
ODI 10929443
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2015 ford focus. While driving at an unknown speed, the instrument cluster became inoperable. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that an unknown wire was disconnected. No further information was available. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 15,000.
ODI 10916561
Electrical System · Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2015 ford focus. While driving 70 mph, the vehicle stalled and lost power. As a result, another vehicle crashed into the rear of the contact's vehicle. The air bags deployed and smoke fumes were noticed. The passenger received a neck injury from the seat belt and the child bit their tongue upon impact. The contact was also injured and transported to the hospital by ambulance. A police report…
Crash reported · 4 injuries
ODI 10882184
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2015 ford focus. While driving approximately 25 mph, the vehicle stalled and shut off intermittently. The vehicle was taken to the dealer to be diagnosed and repaired. The mechanic performed a software update for the ecm module. The contact stated that the remedy did not completely repair the failure because it continued to occur intermittently. The failure mileage was 15,000.
ODI 10874428
Electrical System · Engine · Unknown Or Other
After stopping to get gas on i-80 at a service area in indiana with the car in park and not running the engine caught on fire. The car is a new vehicle, still under warranty with about 5,000 miles on it. Ford determined that the fire would not be covered by warranty. They offered no proof, and stated that we could not appeal the case.
Fire reported
ODI 10824419
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2015 ford focus. After removing the key from the ignition in the off position, the engine remained running. The vehicle was taken to a dealer who diagnosed that the ignition switch needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired under nhtsa campaign number: 15v436000 (electrical system). However, the failure recurred. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was…
ODI 10762920