2015 Ford Focus Power Train Problems
- 220
- 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 220 stored complaint records:
- 9 indicate a crash
- 2 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- clutch replaced · 8 records
- under warranty · 7 records
- complete stop · 7 records
- stop light · 6 records
- check engine · 6 records
- where diagnosed · 6 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 74 |
| 30–60k mi | 57 |
| 60–100k mi | 55 |
| 100–150k mi | 4 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
Brought the car brand new, enjoyed driving it but then a year later the car would feel like it would stall but it wouldn't stall then when braking it would accelerate more. Took it to the dealership at honolulu ford [redacted] honolulu, hi 96817 for an oil change and told them about it also told them i got a recall letter in the mail and showed it to them but all i got was "oh you don't have to worry about that…
ODI 11192126
Power Train
My 2015 ford focus hesitates during take-off with a known dual-clutch transmission problem. This hesitation causes the car to jolt back and forth with a possible cause to crash into the vehicle in front of you during slow traffic. The service advisor at the ford dealership has explained this as an annoyance instead of a safety issue. Ford has extended the warranty for the clutch replacement, but i bought this car…
ODI 11246683
Fuel/Propulsion System · Power Train
Audible clicking noise when turning corners. Shuddering, sputtering when taking off from red light. Deceleration while driving in town, while driving gears changing without my knowledge, thrusting into gear while moving. Clutch replaced 2017. All of this started happening about 4 months after i bought car from you mentioned dealer, new. So, since 2015, ongoing issues stated above. Ford tells me it's all my…
ODI 11172425
Power Train
2015 ford focus dual clutch powertrain transmission shutters and sputters upon takeoff, revs up at very low speeds. Doesnt want to accelerate right away. I bought the car with 55000 miles on it and has been an issue since. Now its going to cost 1500 dollars to fix as my personal warranty nor ford will cover the clutch replacement, even though this is an ongoing problem in this vehicle!
ODI 11163854
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System · Power Train
There was a recall for the fuel purge valve getting stuck and not allowing my car to stay on after turning my car on it will run for 5 to 10 seconds before it stalls due to loss of fuel. I took my car to ford dealership and they said they did not have the part to replace it, but they took my car in, once i got my car the very same day back. It did it again the next morning. I have tried fuel cleaners to resolve the…
ODI 11163437
Power Train · Wheels
Ive had my lug nuts swallon and unable to change my own tire. On three different occasions. Nail in my tire. Took it to the dealership immediately the clamped 2 times that they fixed my lug nuts and never did. Ive spoke to several other focus owners and have the same issue. The power train clutch has been replaced 4 times in the last three in a half years. Ive had my car stall out in me several times at a stop…
ODI 11163062
Power Train
Coolant reservoir cracked, lost a lot of coolant which caused my engine to overheat. Was driving down road and noticed my coolant engine sensor overheating. Stopped the car in a park.
ODI 11161876
Power Train
The "dry" clutch went out as i was driving uphill, reducing my movement to a jerking, stuttering motion that just barely allowed me to drive to dealership. This clutch failure follows months of stuttering, jerking at low speeds as if the car would stall. Taking the car for regular maintenance found "nothing wrong." this clutch had already been replaced once at only 26,700 miles .focus had 68,000 miles when it want…
ODI 11163829
Fuel/Propulsion System · Power Train · Steering
On thursday evening, 11/22/2018, i was coming to a stop at a light on a city street (speed limit 35) when my car stalled without warning. Moving at most 25 mph when it occurred, the oil and battery lights came on as i slowed. I tried accelerating slightly to diagnose the issue, and nothing happened. I attempted to pull into the left turn lane (mostly out of traffic) but found my power steering was compromised. I…
ODI 11155252
Power Train
I contacted ford regarding safety recall notice 18s07 / nhtsa recall 18v-169 and asked why my vin number was not included in this recall. My ford focus 2015 was manufactured on march 20, 2015, in the same michigan plant and is experiencing the same clutch shuddering as described in your recall notice. Ford's answer was that vin numbers are the sole method for determining recalls. They clearly did not throw the net…
ODI 11144914
Fuel System, Gasoline · Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2015 ford focus. While driving, the fuel gauge warning indicator illuminated and failed to provide an accurate reading. In addition, while driving, the vehicle failed to shift gears. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 18v735000 (fuel system, gasoline); however, the part needed for the repair was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a…
ODI 11182378
Power Train
The car shakes and stutters in lower gear and it is very dangerous. When i go from a stop into first gear the car will not immediately start and when it does, it shutters. The whole car shakes when i am driving in the city because of the start/stop. This is going to cause an accident. Other ford focus cars from 2015 are recalled, but mine is not for some reason. The transmission is going to fail and i asked ford to…
ODI 11143330
Power Train
While accelerating the vehicle doesn't know when to shift into gears causing the vehicle to shudder and make a rattling noise. Received a code saying 'transmission fault, service now.' while hitting bumps the vehicle makes a crunching noise.
ODI 11171115
Power Train
On or about 9/23/2018 and while driving my ford focus hb se, i received an error message on my dash that read "transmission fault service now". I was able to pull over safely and later waited for a tow to my home. On 9/25/2018 i contacted a ford dealership near my home (suburban ford of ferndale) in michigan. The car was towed on 9/28/2018 to suburban ford dealership for service. Initially, the thinking was the…
ODI 11132663
Power Train
My 2015 ford focus had a recall due to a faulty transmission in 2017. The cars engine would shudder when switching from 1st to 2nd gears in the automatic/manual transition. I replaced the transmission under the recall warranty. However, almost a year later to this date my transmission/engine is showing the same signs.
ODI 11131827
Power Train · Steering
The power steering would sporadically fail while driving causing dangerous control issues. It finally failed completely. The transmission has been repaired twice for issues with slipping and continues to do so
ODI 11129575
Power Train
Car shutters between 5 to 15 miles per hour. Replaced battery transmission light came on stating transmission is hot. Took to ford said its a dual clutch that's stuck and it's a shift fork that needs replacement. I should receive an transmission issue after replacing a battery then be told it's a clutch that stuck. Appears to be the same issue from the 2014 ford focus. This happened while driving back from replacing…
ODI 11128732
Power Train
While accelerating the vehicle doesn?t know when to shift into gears causing the vehicle to shudder and make a rattling noise. Received a code saying ?transmission fault, service now.? While hitting bumps the vehicle makes a crunching noise.
ODI 11171768
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2015 ford focus. When the vehicle was started, a grinding noise was heard. There were no warning indicators illuminated. When engaged in drive, the vehicle hesitated and a noise emerged from the transmission. Also, while driving approximately 50 mph, the vehicle lost acceleration. The vehicle was driven to an independent mechanic and kept for diagnostic testing, but the cause of the failures…
ODI 11123798
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2015 ford focus. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 18v169000 (power train). The parts to do the repair were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer (casa ford, [redacted], el paso, tx 79925, [redacted]) was contacted and confirmed that the parts were not available for the recall…
ODI 11120659
Power Train
Transmission hesitates to shift and sometimes works un-expectedly. Trying to make it go in a traffic situation is very dangerous and it jumping into action makes it dangerous as well double clutch is not consistant.
ODI 11190633
Power Train
2015 ford focus se shudders when starting from 1-2nd gear, i feel like this is a safety issue. It does everytime the car starts from stop position.
ODI 11132228
Fuel/Propulsion System · Power Train
Over the past year my ford focus 2015 has begun suffering a terrible "shuddering" when going from stop to moving (specifically the first shift range of 15-20mph), and esp. When going from stop to moving on a turn (stopping at a stop sign then turning for example) , pushing more gas doesn't seem to help accelerate any faster. The clutch has been replaced before but the issue just keeps getting worse, and it really…
ODI 11245399
Power Train · Steering
2015 ford focus. Driving home, almost crashed head on due to loss of steering in my vehicle. Purchased new 3 miles in june 2015. Still trying to get service for recall on powertrain, always told parts are not available or service requests backed up. The vehicle is unsafe and can cause fatality on the road. My current mileage is 53,181 and in no way should the steering system fail. My car is in the shop at the dealer…
ODI 11112546
Power Train
The car has 101628 miles on it as mmy wife commutes to work about 1.[redacted] per day. The transmission shutters on take off, does not know when to shift gears at times from 1st to 2nd could happen anywhere and from 3rd to 4th on the highway and now the transmission has stopped going into reverse at all. This will be the 3rd time this car has been in the dealer for this issue and the warranty has already ran out…
ODI 11105219