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
It no longer moves forward or back. It has 12,000. Miles and i was stranded with it, and now. I really do not want it back with the same transmission pkg that fails inall the other focus also.
ODI 11103920
Power Train
Issues with my transmission shuddering when accelerating from a stop in june of 2017. Vehicle was taken in for diagnosis and was informed that clutch shudder was over the limit. Clutch assembly on the vehicle was replaced. This was at 49131 miles. In june of 2018 same issue with shuddering transmission returned. Vehicle was again taken to service department. Informed that the clutch was shuddering st 443 and the max…
ODI 11103089
Power Train
I haven't had the car a month. Started noticing the problem immediately. When i take off the car shutters and acts like its missing gears. It does it from a complete stop but also from a slow speed. It doesn't matter if it's in the city or on the highway.
ODI 11097320
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2015 ford focus. While at an intersection, the contact depressed the accelerator pedal and the vehicle jerked. When the contact released the accelerator pedal, the jerking stopped. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to shawnee mission ford (11501 shawnee mission pkwy, shawnee, ks 66203 [redacted]) where it was diagnosed that the clutch needed to be replaced.…
ODI 11196548
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2015 ford focus. While driving at an unknown speed, the vehicle stalled and the check engine warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the dealer (hennessy ford lincoln atlanta, [redacted], atlanta, ga 30341) where it was diagnosed that the transmission control module failed. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. The manufacturer informed the contact that the…
ODI 11092561
Power Train
While driving at 55 mph the transmission disengaged and the vehicle quickly lost power. The car acted like the transmission was shifted into neutral since the engine revved up to high rpm but the gear selector was still showing in d. After pulling off to shoulder and stopping and shifting to park, i was able to shift back to drive and operate the vehicle. This is something that has happened several times before and…
ODI 11084718
Engine · Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2015 ford focus. The contact stated that the transmission caused the vehicle to jerk and the transmission overheating indicator illuminated several times. In addition, the engine was not functioning normally. The vehicle drove roughly and there was a reduction in power and speed, which could cause the vehicle to stall. North county ford (450 w vista way, vista, ca 92083, [redacted]) stated…
ODI 11182606
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2015 ford focus. While driving various speeds, the contact was unable to move the gear shifter. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The contact coasted over to the side of the road and powered off the vehicle. The vehicle was restarted and the contact was able to drive, but the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken to big mike naughton ford (150 s havana st, aurora, co 80012,…
ODI 11089096
Power Train
The nhtsa is non compliant with standards that they have set. From 2012-2015 ford focuses have been manufactured/sold/leased that are unsafe for public use. The safety defect is with the power train of the vehicle; the transmission fails while being operated and ian liable to cause an accident. This has happened to myself while driving and the nhtsa has ignored the issue. This safety defect meets the standards of…
ODI 11083921
Power Train
I stopped at a stop sign, accelerated to cross the highway and the car rolled forward into traffic then the car acted as if it was in neutral and the rpms went way up but the car wouldn't go forward. Luckily reverse worked or i would have been hit by a car being as i was stranded in the middle of us1 south. I had to reverse the car out of the road and onto the shoulder until a tow truck came. Ford has replaced the…
ODI 11083725
Power Train
Purchased my car new 2015, within months car began to shake and jerk, causing car to slow down and jerk forward. Went to car dealership and told it was a known problem, and they had a permanent fix for it. Tcm clutch problem. I have been back 2 more times with same problem, this last time, dealership states they will no longer fix the problem under warranty, but i will be responsible for repairs. I still owe on the…
ODI 11081590
Power Train
Transmission shutters and jerks feels like the car will lose power or break down
ODI 11104316
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2015 ford focus. While driving 20 mph, the vehicle started to shift gears independently. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to capital ford of charlotte (5411 n tryon st, charlotte, nc 28213). The contact was informed that there was a technical service bulletin to repair the transmission control module and to replace the clutch on the vehicle. The vehicle was…
ODI 11089936
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2015 ford focus. While driving various speeds, the engine suddenly began to shutter, which caused the vehicle to shake and vibrate. The contact indicated that the failure would often occur while slowing down. In addition, while the vehicle was idling, thumping and ticking noises were present coming from the engine compartment. The failure was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer and…
ODI 11113604
Power Train
Cpsc:the transmission indeed does have a bucking feel to it after it leaves an uphill ascent and goes back to level ground, yet still, sometimes maneuvers as if it was stuck in the gear and still ascending.*dt *js *tr
ODI 11074778
Power Train
When accelerating, the vehicle will jump. This happens often. When accelerating from a complete stop, the vehicle will buckle many times as it is accelerating.
ODI 11058314
Power Train
My vehicle bucks every time i accelerate. I was told it is supposed to be this way, but it feels like it the transmission is slipping when i first accelerate and sometimes as i go through the gears.
ODI 11162064
Power Train
I am having problems with the transmission on my 2015 ford focus it jerks and slips while driving. I took it to ford and was told that there is a recall on parts of the transmission. I was told the clutches are bad inside of the transmission. Not sure if it's this specific part, i have done some research and found that other focus ow era are having the same problems. The ford dealer is saying this is not a recall…
ODI 11033203
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2015 ford focus. The contact stated that the first gear was malfunctioning and slipping. The vehicle was taken to rob sight ford ([redacted], kansas city, mo 64145, [redacted]) where they replaced the clutch. After the repairs, the failure recurred and the vehicle was taken back to the dealer for repairs. The manufacturer stated that there was a design flaw with the double clutch system and…
ODI 11217764
Engine · Power Train · Service Brakes
Tl* the contact owns a 2015 ford focus. While driving 35 mph, the vehicle stalled. The contact stated that the check engine and battery warning indicators illuminated, and the brakes failed when the brake pedal was depressed. The vehicle was taken to moon township ford ([redacted], coraopolis, pa 15108) for diagnostic testing, but no failures were found. The contact mentioned that the check engine and battery…
ODI 11101514
Power Train
I am aware that the 2013 and 2014 ford focus' have a issue that was recallable. My 2015 ford focus has the same issue. During the transition from 1st to 2nd gear the car shutters which indicates a transmission issue. I am worried the transmission will go out or cause me to wreck in the future. Again, i do know that previous year cars of the same make and model have the same problem and were recalled.
ODI 11033308
Engine · Power Train · Unknown Or Other
The car shuddered and jerked when stopped and on acceleration from a stop. A metal grinding can be heard from the engine while driving during this jerking from acceleration. The car would lose power while driving. One time, the car stalled, resulting in lose of power, while i was turning left through an intersection. I have brought the car into the dealership for repair many times with no resolution of these…
ODI 11231693
Engine · Power Train
There is now this grinding noise coming from my car engine. Was acting up a month after i bought it in 2017. Everyone said oh it's fine there's nothing wrong with it. Well it acts up as soon as i start to drive it slow.... Others say it's the transmission. And others say i'm stupid. It slips when you start to go. I want this fixed
ODI 11128000
Power Train
This vehicle has severe issues with the transmission. It will shudder upon acceleration and slip gears. At least once while in motion, the vehicle shifted itself into neutral and i lost the ability to accelerate while on the highway. My request for relief in the class action suit was denied with no explanation or way to appeal.
ODI 11234907
Power Train
When you start to drive from a complete stop, the transmission hesitates a little befor it gets going.
ODI 11128377