2015 Ford Focus Engine Problems
- 59
- 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 59 stored complaint records:
- 1 indicate a crash
- 1 indicate injury
- 2 indicate fire
What owners report
- check engine · 13 records
- failure mileage · 7 records
- indicators illuminated · 6 records
- without warning · 6 records
- lost power · 5 records
- indicator illuminated · 5 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 17 |
| 60–100k mi | 15 |
| 30–60k mi | 14 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Electronic Stability Control · Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System
The car is own 3 years old and i have already replaced the fuel emission valves, the cooling system, and now the unaffordable transmission control, catylattic converter, and transmission clutch have gone out to where my car wont change speeds while on the highway, nor reverse.
ODI 11139378
Engine · Fuel System, Gasoline
Tl* the contact owns a 2015 ford focus. While driving approximately 10-15 mph, the vehicle stalled. The contact stated that the failure recurred several times. The contact stated that the vehicle would go into limp mode and the check engine warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to be diagnosed or repaired. The vehicle was included in nhtsa campaign number: 18v735000 (fuel system, gasoline). The…
ODI 11185757
Engine
I took my focus in for an oil change and was informed that the front timing cover has a leak the car has only 39068 miles on it but i have a friend who has the same vehicle and said she experienced the same problem had 41k miles
ODI 11114397
Engine
2015 ford focus. Consumer writes in regards to illuminated check engine light. *ld consumer sent additional correspondence. *ld *js
ODI 11112649
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
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System · Vehicle Speed Control
The car has a known recall about the fuel system the car will randomly just shut off without warning ford said you must keep the car on a half tank of gas at all times.they don't have the parts but my car is getting so bad very very bad
ODI 11176127
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
Engine
The engine is starting to leak oil. The service writer did state it's a common problem with these cars.
ODI 11079559
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System
When i press on the gas to accelerate after stopping at a stop sign or red light, (after i have driven the car a small distance) the car jerks and jumps and does not want to accelerate. I am not sure if this is coming from the transmission or not, but it worries me because i do not want to be stuck in the middle of an intersection because my car will not go. It has been happening a lot, but i have not had it in to a…
ODI 11240899
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
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
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2015 ford focus. While driving 25 mph, the engine stalled without warning. The vehicle was able to restart. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer (nalley ford sandy springs [redacted], atlanta, ga 30350), but the cause of the failure could not be determined. The manufacturer was contacted, but did not offer any assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 51,000.
ODI 11000492
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System · Power Train
My transmission does not shift properly ans everyone that i know that has this same type of vehicle is having the same problem. When you take off the trans doesnt shift right.
ODI 11231062
Engine · Unknown Or Other
Car hesitates and does not shift smoothly. Take offs are dangerous because car shifts radically.
ODI 11232273
Engine · Power Train
Car sputters, hesitates, makes clinking noises when accelerating. Entire front end including steering wheel shakes and vehicle hestitates when given gas. When stopped car randomly idles without using gas pedal, even completely loses power as if out of gas requiring car to be restarted. Engine also shifts gears late in rpm sequence. I have already paid for out of pocket the issue related to the gas cyclinder which is…
ODI 11231074
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System · Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2015 ford focus. While the vehicle was stationary and while driving various speeds, the contact noticed that the fuel gauge fluctuated and the readings were inconclusive. The contact stated that the battery, check engine, and oil warning indicators illuminated. The contact also stated that the vehicle stalled on several occasions since may of 2017. In addition, the vehicle experienced a sudden…
ODI 11154080
Engine · Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
I previously mailed some information in about the powershift transmission error, the following is an interaction with ford in 2017 attempting to resolve this concern: "[redacted] tues 8/1/2017 8:20 pm name[xxx] firstname[xxx] lastname[xxx] vin[xxx] zip code63101 email[xxx] a ford representative will be with you shortly. [xxx] says: hello [xxx]. My name is [xxx]. How can i help you? [xxx] says: great day, i was…
ODI 11205837
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System · Vehicle Speed Control
When i push on gas it take a while to speed up. Also it idols sometimes. Take awhile to gear up to speed. Sounds like it is dragging
ODI 11174909
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System · Power Train
Issues with the transmission slipping, engine hesitating and not accelerating immediately. Has been to the dealer twice and both time said nothing is wrong. Same issues that is part of the class action lawsuit. Occurs when accelerating from a stop, every time.
ODI 11006804
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2015 ford focus. On numerous occasions, the check engine indicator illuminated and the vehicle shuddered. The dealer made several attempts to change the coil packs, but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 14,600.
ODI 10926959
Engine · Power Train
When vehicle is in motion, it shutters, and slips gears. I experience power loss while driving, and have also experienced trouble trying to get it to switch gears properly when accelerating. When i initially purchased the vehicle (first time car buyer) and took it for a test drive, i was told these are normal, and would not be cause for concern, but have since become a huge concern.
ODI 11234569
Engine · Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2015 ford focus. While driving the vehicle at various speeds, the vehicle hesitated to accelerate when the accelerate pedal was depressed. The dealer diagnosed that the clutch in the transmission failed. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact was able to drive the vehicle home with no failure. The following day, while driving 15 mph, the engine revved to 100 mph without warning. The rpm was…
ODI 10903171
Engine · Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
Purchased mid august 2016. We have put approx 750 miles on it in that short time. 1st incident, my wife stopped and while the car was in drive rolled backwards on an incline that resembles level. 2. From stop attempting to accelerate it jumps, stutters and barley moves. We have already had a near collision in an intersection due to this. Additionally, while getting on the on ramp it is so sluggish at times, that we…
ODI 10908070
Engine · Power Train
Twice pulling on to a busy hwy my car has stalled/shuddered, and lost power. Both times heat gauge sky rocketing. The last time my car turned off entirely, and had over heated. However it had only been in operation for about 5 min. Both times on a busy hwy. First time i took it in, they said it was a module update. Two weeks later it happened again and worse. I was able to limp my car into the dealership after…
ODI 10914829