2017 Ford Focus Engine Problems
- 32
- 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 32 stored complaint records:
- 1 indicate a crash
- 1 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- check engine · 10 records
- engine light · 5 records
- engine indicator · 5 records
- indicator illuminated · 5 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 12 |
| 30–60k mi | 10 |
| 60–100k mi | 4 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2017 ford focus. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was taken to gene latta ford inc [redacted], hanover, pa 17331 to be diagnosed. The contact was informed the a solenoid needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was informed of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 52,000.
ODI 11307587
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System · Power Train
Our car was looked at july 2019 and the recall was not fixed but they knew about it from your records. And we have been having trouble on accelerating spitting and sputtering and today me and my family were out shopping and we were driving out of the parking lot and the car just would not go the gas was not working we couldnt move and we turned it off and starting driving again and the same thing happened and the…
ODI 11306596
Engine · Power Train
Car almost stalls from stop to go in first gear. And the engine rattles when coming to a stop.
ODI 11300511
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System · Power Train
While i'm driving on freeway or regular highway the car just dies out for no apparent reason almost got into a bad wreck because of it had to coast it off the road out of way from traffic so i wouldn't get hit it's done this more then once took it in and they reset the computer it was ok for 2 days then did the exact same thing just died while i was driving on the highway the whole car turned off so had to put in…
ODI 11265973
Engine · Unknown Or Other
When i'm driving my car it doesn't matter the speed i used to think it only happened if i was driving on the highway but it happened on my way home a day and i was going 35-40 mph. Basically while driving my car starts to slow down and no matter how much i press the gas it doesn't change gears/ speed up. When this tends to happen the engine fault light will come on. By the time i get to the dealership and turn the…
ODI 11265462
Engine
I've had this car for a month as of today! I was driving down a city street and my check engine light came on
ODI 11252665
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System · Power Train
There was a recall 18s32 campaign fuel tank deformation issued late 2018. The pcm system was not adequately detecting a stuck open canister purge value. On august 24th, 2019 i took my vehicle to get the recall repair due to stalling without notice and dangerous in drivability concerns. On august 25th, the following day, i had the very same exact symptoms. I took it to pepboys to diagnose, and the same codes were…
ODI 11292559
Engine
My vehicle engine completely stopped on its own and the vehicle indicators showed that the engine overheated. This was after less than 10 minutes on the freeway going 55 mph. This vehicle has a software related recall for it as well currently. I towed the vehicle to autonation ford of miami to be serviced for the recall and for the engine trouble(it only has 26,000 miles) and they informed me that they were not…
ODI 11242601
Engine
Fumes coming in thru the ac vents while in the highway when accelerating and turbo is engage. Vehicle was taken to the jlr dealer for this issue and a dealer person went with me for a ride and agrees that the fumes were inside the vehicle coming thru the ac vents. This was reported to the service advisor, it was checked and according to the mechanic the issue could not be duplicated. What an answer. I'll upload the…
ODI 11233546
Electrical System · Engine · Unknown Or Other
I received a recall letter in january 25, 2019. The recall 18532 fuel tank inspection. Hallmark ford in batesville, ms said the inspection passed. On june 10, 2019 the car would not start they towed the vechicle to the dealership with 32,573 miles. On june 12, 2019 i picked the car up from the dealership. The car ran from june 12, 2019 and it stopped in the garage on june 22, 2019. Roadside service picked-up the…
ODI 11222941
Engine · Unknown Or Other
There is a recall on the transmission for the engine again. I the transmission for my 2013 ford focus had this same recall and i went in to get it fixed by ford campbell in niles, michigan. They took apart the transmission and expected me to pay $2000 to fix it when there was a recall on the transmission, to begin with. I hate this model and i am sick of constantly having recalls on this model. I think anyone with…
ODI 11220708
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
Engine
I was driving on the freeway just getting off onto the off ramp when the engine light, oil light and warning message came on. The engine lost compression instantly and reduced speed down to 30 mph.
ODI 11221585
Electrical System · Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2017 ford focus. When the vehicle was started, the check engine indicator illuminated and remained lit. Also, the vehicle did not start for a few days. The battery was replaced, but failed after three days. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed and unknown failure codes appeared. The mechanic replaced the door sensor. The manufacturer and dealer were not made aware…
ODI 11254524
Electrical System · Engine
A month ago i started getting high temperature warning on my car, my coolant was completely empty, so i refilled it, but now my coolant is completely empty again which could have resuled in a fire, i have no been in any recent accidents, i'm a very defensive driver and i didn't run anything over.and my back break light keeps going out and ive replaced it several times
ODI 11209353
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
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System · Power Train
I was pulling into a parking spot at approximately 3-5 mph and the car surged forward jumping the curb and hitting a tree. Prior to approaching the parking spot a speed bump was negotiated so the stated mph are accurate as the speed bump was 25 feet prior to the parking spot entry.
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 11194432
Engine
After several start/restart cycles the car check engine light comes on and issues the following codes: p0300, p0316. It has a rough idle and the rpms will stay elevated anywhere from 1500-2200 rpm without the throttle being pressed.
ODI 11185618
Engine
The engine stalls out which is dangerous in heavy traffic. The vehicle was in motion traveling at a speed of 20 to 258 miles per hour merging with traffic traveling at a speed no more than 50 mph and no less than 30 mph, on a major thorough fare state highway 210 in dothan alabama.
ODI 11164348
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
Engine · Power Train · Unknown Or Other
When powertrain is warm and vehicle is accelerating from a stop, there is a loud grinding sound, vehicle shuddering and vibration, and resulting engine hesitation as the transmission shifts from 1st to 2nd and 2nd to 3rd gear. Occasionally at highway speeds (55-65 mph) there is a noticeable vibration and shuddering as the vehicle moves into and out of overdrive gears. I have taken the car to the dealership that sold…
ODI 11154176
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System · Power Train
When i first purchased my vehicle 8 months ago there was 5 recalls on the vehicle i was in aware of . Since i've found out about these recalls the local lincoln shop keeps informing me that ford has not been sending them the replacement psrts to fix my vehicle i've contacted ford multiple times to figure out what they are going to do about this junk of a car . I'm paying for a car 30k for this 2017 and it's slowly…
ODI 11217279
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2017 ford focus. While driving approximately 10 mph, the vehicle stalled and was restarted. In addition, the check engine indicator illuminated. The contact called priority ford at [redacted] (located at 7520 n military hwy, norfolk, va 23518), but the technician was unable to diagnose the failure. The failure recurred. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and referred the contact to…
ODI 11161352
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2017 ford focus. The contact smelled an abnormal fuel odor and/or smoke fumes inside the vehicle. Also, the check engine indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that a new intake gasket needed to be installed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that the contact had a fifteen day warranty;…
ODI 11219355
Engine
Clutch pedal loses pressure/spring and goes to floor leaving vehicle in gear and vehicle stalls when driving - did this on a highway twice when attempting to shift gears. Very dangerous as it almost caused a bad accident on the highway at almost 70mph. Vehicle lucky made it to the side of the road costing in after stalling when clutch would not return to its normal state. Dealership not able to reproduce issue but…
ODI 11088509