2017 Ford Focus Vehicle Speed Control Problems
- 12
- 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 12 stored complaint records:
- 1 indicate a crash
- 0 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 6 |
| 30–60k mi | 3 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
When in motion, traveling forward in drive. The car will behave as if it has shifted into neutral -- not responding to pressure on the accelerator and revving up to as many as 6000 rpm. The car will behave this way even in cruise-control mode. When at last the car begins responding to accelerator pressure, it lurches abruptly. In addition, when making a turn from a stop (e.g., a left-hand turn from a light that has…
ODI 11233501
Engine · Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
A few months ago, my car started to shake (in a jerking, forward and back motion), and struggle to accelerate. It would make this noise, like gears grinding. I took it to the dealership to get it fixed under warranty, and they replaced the clutch. For about a week, it was fine. Then it started to do the same thing again. It will jerk back and forth when i accelerate from a complete stop (at a stoplight for example).…
ODI 11306746
Electrical System · Engine · Vehicle Speed Control
Car will not start. Will respond to a jump but will not start after running for awhile again. Then it starts with a bit of hesitation for awhile and then back to needing a jump. When at a stop and accelerating, there is a huge pause before the rpms kick in then it goes all the way to max before calming down to where it should be. Power just doesn't feel right. Also the sync 3 has horrible response and delay most…
ODI 11207003
Fuel/Propulsion System · Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
At unpredictable times, accelerator pressure results only in engine revving. This occurs regardless of current speed, when turning at any speed or when moving forward. The transmission will not engage for several seconds. When it does finally engage, it will do so in a burst of acceleration. These conditions create problems in which routine traffic maneuvers become unsafe.
ODI 11195561
Vehicle Speed Control
Purchased car new from dealership. At 14,500 miles (approx.) going down freeway car accelerated by itself and would not idle down. When in park, rpm's were between 3000 and 4000 and remained that way. Parked car at dealership, when they checked it, they could not duplicate. Received car back and everything was fine until 29015 miles and same thing happened. Going down freeway, the car accelerated up to 85 mph on its…
ODI 11183358
Fuel/Propulsion System · Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
Anytime i try to make any sort of turn in this vehicle, trying to accelerate into the turn i essentially get stalled out even though the gas pedal is engaged and trying to power the vehicle to make the turn. It becomes a dangerous aspect especially when it starts to become busy on a main city street and the car won't accelerate like it's supposed to while trying to make the turn. My vehicle can start to make the…
ODI 11218806
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System · Vehicle Speed Control
Ford focus recall #18s35, nhtsa recall #18v-735 it has been over six ( 6 ) months and still no remedy. I don't understand why my elderly mother should wait this long.
ODI 11220587
Vehicle Speed Control
Gas pedal/throttle sticking causing vehicle to accelerate when driving. Also, causing vehicle to rev high when at idle and during shifts (past 4000rpm) causing excessive wear on clutch components.
ODI 11165258
Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2017 ford focus. After pulling into her office parking lot, the contact shifted the gear into park and turned off the vehicle. Suddenly, the vehicle began to roll forward and struck a stone wall. There were no injuries and a police report was not filed. The vehicle sustained minor damage and did not need to be towed. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or independent mechanic for diagnostic…
Crash reported
ODI 11091407
Electrical System · Engine · Vehicle Speed Control
Unsafe condition: while driving and accelerating upon shifting the engine will continue to accelerate right to the redline there is no control of the throttle at this point also traveling down the highway i can step in on the cluth and release the throttle and the engine will accelerate or maintain its rpm speed you can shirt to neutrl and coast to the curb and it will maintin the engine speed wherever it decides on…
ODI 11089313
Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
Stopped at traffic signal, began acceleration and vehicle became sluggish and clunky, revved high and would not shift properly. Shifted in and out of gear with periods of prolonged hesitation. Transmission fault service now warning sound and display. Came to a stop at the next signal and car lurched forward in several jumping motions and was difficult to control before coming to a complete stop. Car has 5900 miles…
ODI 11081017
Vehicle Speed Control
1. Car will maintain speed/rpm after you take your foot off the gas pedal. 2. Car will accelerate on its own when your driving and you take your foot off the gas pedal. 3. Car will accelerate from a stop without pressing the gas pedal. 4. Rpm will increase when at a stop, the only thing keeping you from moving is keeping your foot on the brake or shifting to neutral or park. Issues started shortly after buying the…
ODI 11291918