Ford Focus Engine And Engine Cooling Problems
- 329
- 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 329 stored complaint records:
- 10 indicate a crash
- 4 indicate injury
- 26 indicate fire
Complaints by year
What appears in the records
- Exhaust System · 5 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 65 |
| 30–60k mi | 57 |
| 60–100k mi | 53 |
| 100–150k mi | 41 |
| 150–400k mi | 3 |
Complaint evidence
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Engine · Engine And Engine Cooling · Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 ford focus. Within less than six months of purchasing the vehicle from autonation ford (1400 interstate 20 w, arlington, tx 76017, [redacted]), it was included in nhtsa campaign number: 18v735000 (engine and engine cooling) and field service action number: 14m02 (transmission control module extended warranty coverage). The dealer had not verified if there would be an option for a loaner…
ODI 11181147
Engine And Engine Cooling
My car has died in power 2 times while driving. Once before i knew anything it began to shudder and lurch then while going highway speeds, car dies and check engine light comes on. Since i was going so fast and i have no control i almost get hit by a log truck. I get car home take to ford they repair 1401'm and 1402 m. Then i get it "fixed". Car appears to run properly until i am driving on interstate at the speed…
ODI 10947464
Engine And Engine Cooling
2012 ford focus. Consumer writes in regards to vehicle engine light illuminated on several occasions. *smd each time the consumer went to the dealer, the light would eventually illuminate again. *jb
ODI 10846511
Engine And Engine Cooling · Suspension · Tires · Vehicle Speed Control · Wheels
I bought my car from the original owner. I had to buy a re-furbished motor, the tires were splitting and the suspension and air conditioner all needed repairing. When i received the recall from dot, [xxx], i immediately contacted tallahassee ford. They denied there was a recall and i was mistaken. My vin # was listed in the recall. I tried several times but ford kept giving me a run-around and they lied. So now, i…
ODI 10924031
Engine And Engine Cooling · Vehicle Speed Control
Ever since we turned over sixty thousand miles on our ford focus se 2009 we have started to experience a problem where our car's check engine light will go on and the gas pedal will stop working. When this happens, the only thing you can do is: pull over, shift into park, turn the car off and start the car again. At this point the cel will go off and it will be like nothing happened. This is terrifying and extremely…
ODI 10670186
Engine And Engine Cooling · Unknown Or Other
Car jerks when accelerating. After being stopped and stepping on the gas, car feels like it is going to stall out to the point when it begins to move again it jerks you back in the seat. Makes a loud grinding noise under the hood. Also, when turning the key to start the vehicle, it is hesitant to start. Car shakes and does not drive at an even pace unless on the highway at or above 40 mph. Been to the dealer…
ODI 10781722
Engine And Engine Cooling
Leak from radiator found after car cooled down. Dealer stated they never saw this or heard of it. The pressure test was negative, held pressure at 22psi, i was told. Filled reservoir with fluid and dye and told to drive and return next day. Said the dye showed leak on left side on radiator along the tube. Told that everything was out of warranty. Said failure is not common. Vehicle had all recommended service…
ODI 10653168
Engine And Engine Cooling · Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
The engine light came on while driving, saying check transmission. The transmission is not shifting the car shakes or vibrate when the peed change. *tr
ODI 10637150