Ford Focus Automatic Transmission Problems
- 255
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
- 15
- Years with records
- 2000–2014
- Stored years
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 255 stored complaint records:
- 13 indicate a crash
- 5 indicate injury
- 1 indicate fire
Complaints by year
What appears in the records
- automatic transmission · 12 records
- failure mileage · 12 records
- needed replaced · 7 records
- failure recurred · 6 records
- approximate failure · 5 records
- stop sign · 5 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 71 |
| 30–60k mi | 34 |
| 60–100k mi | 20 |
| 100–150k mi | 3 |
| 150–400k mi | 2 |
Complaint evidence
Latest stored owner-submitted records. Open a year for the full list.
Automatic Transmission · Engine
2015 ford focus. Consumer writes in regards to power shift dual clutch automatic transmission and engine failure. *ld *js
ODI 11053293
Automatic Transmission · Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 ford focus. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle shook and became unstable. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who diagnosed that the transmission oil seal was ruptured. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 35,900.
ODI 10617850
Automatic Transmission · Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 ford focus. The contact stated while driving approximately 8 mph, the vehicle shook intermittently while the contact was accelerating. The failure recurred multiple times. The vehicle was taken to a dealer for diagnosis. The technician stated that the transmission needed to be reprogrammed. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure…
ODI 10652677
Automatic Transmission
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford focus. The contact stated that the vehicle hesitated and jerked before accelerating. The failure occurred on numerous occasions. The vehicle was taken to a dealer. The technician diagnosed that the transmission program needed to be updated. The repair was performed, but the failure persisted. The manufacturer was notified of the issue. The approximate failure mileage was 11,000.…
ODI 10650728
Automatic Transmission · Power Train
2012 ford focus. Consumer writes in regards to vehicle "power shift" transmission stalling issues. *smd the consumer stated she would loose power while driving, and a metal noise was heard, as the vehicle shuttered and hesitated. A diagnosis revealed, the transmission was defective and needed to be replaced. However, the parts were on a 30-day back order. The consumer stated 2 months have passed, and she has not…
ODI 10582780
Automatic Transmission · Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford focus. The contact stated while driving approximately 2 mph, the transmission surged without prior warning. The failure recurred intermittently while traveling at extremely low speeds. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer, who informed that there was no defect and that the unexpected surge was the characteristic of the transmission. The manufacturer was notified of the…
ODI 10596155
Automatic Transmission · Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford focus. The contact stated that the key became stuck in the ignition. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnosis and the contact was informed that the gear shifter would need to be replaced. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure and current mileage was 83,600.... Updated 08/19/13 *bf the shifter was replaced on…
ODI 10532610
Automatic Transmission
Submission from constituent re problems with 2012 ford focus. *smd the consumer noticed the automatic transmission seemed a bit jerky and it shifted more often. When the consumer visited the dealer to have the oil changed and the tries rotated, she mentioned her findings to the mechanic, and he indicated there was an update available they would perform. When she picked the vehicle up later that day, the problem was…
ODI 10523387