2018 Ford Focus Engine Problems
- 21
- 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 21 stored complaint records:
- 1 indicate a crash
- 0 indicate injury
- 1 indicate fire
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 12 |
| 30–60k mi | 5 |
| 60–100k mi | 2 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System · Power Train
After warm, at a red light, in neutral (manual transmission), car will drop rpm and stutter, nearly stalling out. Sometimes only once, and other times repeatedly while sitting there.
ODI 11307364
Air Bags · Body · Engine
On december 12th, 2019, i was involved in a three-car fender bender on fairfax county parkway in virginia. I was traveling in slow-moving traffic at 7:20am, close to reston hospital, when the two cars in front of me slammed on their brakes unexpectedly and i unfortunately could not brake in time to avoid hitting the car in front of me. The car directly in front of me was a toyota suv and had a tow-bar, which took…
Crash reported · Fire reported
ODI 11291305
Engine · Power Train · Unknown Or Other
This is the 2nd time i am having the same issue. They replaced the clutches. I drove the car a couple of weeks and am having the same issues with surging/lugging. Now, it is happening in lower gears and when i accelerate to higher gears. It is now happening when i am in reverse, too.
ODI 11292006
Electrical System · Engine · Power Train
I approached a stop sign, and lost complete power, couldn't even move it out of gear, tried to jump it and nothing. I could've wrecked because of this
ODI 11282570
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System · Steering
The 2018 ford focus has been in the repair shop four times for a check engine light relating to the vaper/vacuum hose, sensor over the past couple of months. In addition, the focus now has a broken steering gear. I was driving on the city street when it went out, and thankfully no other vehicles were near.
ODI 11280175
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2018 ford focus. The contact stated that the check engine indicator illuminated and the vehicle sputtered while accelerating. The vehicle was taken to maxwell ford (5000 s ih [redacted], austin, tx 78745, [redacted]) where it was diagnosed that the purge valve failed. The repair was performed at the cost of $425. The contact was concerned as to why his vehicle was not included in the unknown…
ODI 11270175
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System
The engine stalled once on august 20th, 2019 while driving on the interstate. Each time that i fill the tank with fuel i have to try 2-3 times to start engine as it makes a noise as if i'm completely out of fuel though it's a full tank and i'm still at the pump. Ford dealership stated to me this is "normal" for all cars though i've never dealt with this and at 39 i've had several cars.
ODI 11253728
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System · Power Train
My car started having a clutch shudder before it was a year old. I took it to the dealership the first time and they thought it was the adaptive learn feature, and reset the computer. It was still doinf it and i took it back within a week. I was told its a ford clutch problem, but until it gets bad enough to register in the computer i had to keep driving it. Then the gear shift cable broke, it came out of the…
ODI 11243296
Engine
CAR STALLS
ODI 11244768
Engine · Power Train
2018 ford focus sel . Vehicle hesitates or shudders when taking off.
ODI 11222833
Engine · Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2018 ford focus. While driving various speeds, the vehicle stalled and the check engine warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was able to restart after 25 minutes. The contact also mentioned that the vehicle overheated, but cooled down once the accelerator pedal was released. The vehicle was taken to gillie hyde auto group (610a happy valley rd, glasgow, ky 42141, [redacted]) and the…
ODI 11258410
Engine
When trying to accelerate after decreasing speed it shoots up in rpm and will barely move until i let go of gas and allow it some time. It's as if i'm revving my engine with the the brake applied. Its slowly getting worse. I'm up to date on all my maintenance and the car is at approx 17500 miles. I bought the car brand new in august.
ODI 11203048
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2018 ford focus. While driving approximately 35 mph, the vehicle stopped and shut off completely. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was towed to crown ford ([redacted], fayetteville, nc 28303) where it was awaiting diagnostic testing. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and provided case number: cas-17722233. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate…
ODI 11203193
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System
Ford focus, hesitating when driving, engine stopped while driving and the engine restarted.over period of time, heard strange noises like a loud boom while driving. Happens only when gas level is around half tank. Dealer says there is no recall on the vin.cut off happened after making a turn also the boom noise. Hesitation usually on slight uphill. Dealer said they will check with ford company about this. I'm…
ODI 11205514
Engine · Power Train · Service Brakes
The 2018 ford focus ti started to give me problems when braking and accelerating, the fist was when taking off at a stop light, the focus accelerated more when slowing down and braking to a car in front of me, it was like i was hitting gas pedal and brake at the same time. After that on the same day i was driving up a hill and it was accelerating with out pressing on the gas pedal i hit the brakes again and it…
ODI 11171466
Engine
I bought this vehicle in october of 2018. The transmission has started to fail, with shuddering, stalling and jumping at accelarations. This is the second focus model that i have had difficulties with.
ODI 11182464
Engine
THE FUEL SYSTEM
ODI 11175938
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System
My [redacted] is having the same issues as the current campaign 18v735. On occasion the vehicle dips down on rpms as if its going to stall on start up. Its not recorded as current recall on my vin but i believe the same issue is occurring.
ODI 11156658
Electrical System · Engine · Unknown Or Other
I was driving normally and the engine shut down with no warning (lights on the instrument panel went off) then came back up. Not long after this, i came across an article that suggested a current recall could be to blame for this but my vin is not included in this recall. It should be. (date of occurrence is approximate.)
ODI 11144048
Engine
Transmission vibration involving double clutch @ speeds 13 -18 mph in motion.
ODI 11234029
Engine · Power Train
From a complete stop (due to stopped traffic on the highway or while at a stop light), acceleration causes the vehicle to hesitate, rapidly increase rpm, and shudder/shake violently. Happens roughly between 0-35 mph. The issue is becoming more frequent, so i'll be taking the vehicle into the dealership. Mileage is just under 30k.
ODI 11076145