Ford Focus Exhaust System Problems
- 35
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
- 7
- 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.
Complaints by year
What appears in the records
- fumes coming · 5 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 5 |
| 30–60k mi | 5 |
| 1–30k mi | 4 |
| 150–400k mi | 1 |
| 100–150k mi | 1 |
Complaint evidence
Latest stored owner-submitted records. Open a year for the full list.
Exhaust System · Fuel/Propulsion System
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 ford focus. While driving 25 mph, the check engine warning indicator illuminated and the vehicle stalled. The contact also noticed white smoke coming from the exhaust of the vehicle. The dealer diagnosed that the gasket on the fuel tank seized, which caused limited amount of fuel to enter the engine. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure recurred. The manufacturer was notified of…
ODI 10965908
Air Bags · Engine And Engine Cooling · Exhaust System · Fluid · Tires
2009 ford focus. Consumer states problem with ticking noise *tgw the consumer stated there were engine/exhaust noise emitting from the vehicle after it was turned off. According to the dealer, some ford vehicle may exhibit a ticking/pinging noise from the hot exhaust after the engine is turned off and the exhaust cools down, which is due to the exhaust system expanding and contracting during heating and cooling…
ODI 10411074
Exhaust System
My car is covered under the ca emissions warranty, there is a hole in the manifold. The ford dealer has had my car since may 2010 claiming they can't get the part covered under the warranty to fix my car. It has been 9 months and they keep postponing the date to receive the part. *tr
ODI 10380147
Axle Assembly · Exhaust System · Wheel Bearing
Tl*the contact owns a 2002 ford focus. While driving 5 to 10 mph, she heard a loud banging noise. She drove onto the emergency lane to inspect the vehicle and noticed that the front axle looked as if it was going to break. She safely drove the vehicle to her residence. The dealer inspected the vehicle and stated that there was nothing wrong with it. The failure continued to occur and it was inspected by the dealer…
ODI 10341849
Exhaust System
Details: the car's check engine light came on and started stalling, had it checked and was told it needed a timing belt and tune up. After $1400 later and still the same problem that the car was only running on 3 cylinders and was recommended to put an additive in the engine to try to loosen up stuck valves... Still same problem . Then tearing the engine apart found damage done to # 4 cylinder . *tr
ODI 10265941
Exhaust System
I had the oil changed and fuel system service. The check engine light came on the next day. The shop reset the code several times and finally told me the catalytic converter was bad. The car only has 36000 miles. The dealer said the car is out of warranty by 5 months. I have had the maintenance done and have records stating dates and miles on the car. *tr
ODI 10249668
Exhaust System
We bought this two yrs ago from ford dealership and up to the date it broke down not one problem . We do all the maintenance plus some all buy certified mechanics . This was our only car . The engine blew at under 200xxxkm . These are all highway km as we are commuters . There is no way this engine should have blown at that many km without some kind of warning sign . Before the day it blew there were no knocks…
ODI 10240149
Exhaust System
2003 ford focus car has (2) different type spark plugs installed at factory causing car not to run normal. Ford motor co. Does not have a answer for problem. *tr
ODI 10225711