Worst 2015 Ford Focus Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Transmission / Drivetrain
Engine Problems
Fuel System
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2015 Ford Focus.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 509 | 11 | — | 60,119 mi | |
| Engine Problems | 164 | 2 | 2 | 64,500 mi | |
| Fuel System | 134 | — | 1 | 64,068 mi | |
| Steering Defects | 92 | 2 | — | 59,870 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 58 | 2 | 1 | 47,392 mi | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 40 | 3 | — | 43,491 mi | |
| Gasoline Fuel System | 27 | — | — | 82,655 mi | |
| Airbags | 17 | 14 | — | 51,834 mi | |
| Power Train:Clutch Assembly | 15 | — | — | 64,770 mi | |
| Body Structure | 13 | 1 | — | 14,363 mi | |
| Automatic Transmission | 12 | — | — | 88,388 mi | |
| Wheel Issues | 12 | — | — | 60,286 mi | |
| Brakes | 10 | 1 | — | 36,248 mi | |
| Wipers & Visibility | 8 | — | — | 17,100 mi | |
| Electronic Stability Control | 7 | — | — | 60,027 mi | |
| Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Internal:Clutches/Bands | 7 | — | — | 44,429 mi | |
| Engine & Cooling | 6 | — | — | 89,894 mi | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 6 | 1 | — | 51,000 mi | |
| Latches / Locks | 5 | — | — | 42,667 mi | |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Latch | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Control Module (Tcm/Pcm/Tecm) | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension Failures | 4 | 1 | — | — | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Evaporative Emissions:Canister | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Internal:Clutches/Bands:Actuators/Solenoids | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| Structural Problems | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Vehicle Speed Control:Accelerator Pedal | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Visibility | 2 | — | — | — |
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Recalls for 2015 Ford Focus
7 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~6,037,068 vehicles.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2013-2018 Focus, 2013-2019 Escape, and 2015-2016 MKC vehicles equipped with a 2.0L engine. The engine block heater may crack and develop a coolant leak, causing it to short circuit when the block heater is plugged in.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2011-2014 Fiesta, 2013-2014 Fusion, 2015 Mustang, 2013-2015 Escape and C-Max, 2012-2015 Focus, 2014-2016 Transit Connect, 2013-2014 Lincoln MKZ, and 2015 MKC vehicles. These vehicles were previously recalled and repaired under recalls 15V-246, 16V-643 or 17V-210, however the repair may not have been completed properly. A component within the door latches may break making the doors difficult to latch and/or leading the driver or a passenger to believe a door is securely closed when, in fact, it is not.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2012-2018 Ford Focus vehicles with a 2.0L GDI or 2.0L GTDI engine. The Canister Purge Valve (CPV) may malfunction, possibly causing excessive vacuum in fuel vapor management system.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2013-2014 Ford Fusion vehicles equipped with a 1.6L GTDI engine and 6-speed manual transmission and 2015-2016 Ford Focus vehicles equipped with a 1.0L GTDI engine and 6-speed manual transmission. Also included are four 2017 Ford Focus vehicles that had clutch replacements with potentially affected parts. The clutch may fracture, resulting in damage to the transmission assembly and possibly a transmission fluid leak.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2013-2017 Ford Focus hatchback vehicles manufactured February 14, 2012, to August 26, 2016 and equipped with a manual transmission. The hatchback of the affected vehicles may be unlatched with a single press of the interior latch release button. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 206, "Door Locks and Door Retention Components."
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2012-2015 Ford Focus, 2013-2015 Ford Escape and Ford C-MAX, 2015 Lincoln MKC and Ford Mustang, and 2014-2016 Ford Transit Connect vehicles. A component within the door latches may break, preventing the doors from latching and/or leading the driver or a passenger to believe a door is securely closed when, in fact, it is not.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2015 Ford Escape vehicles manufactured April 1, 2014, to June 12, 2015, Ford Focus vehicles manufactured June 17, 2014, to June 12, 2015, and Ford C-Max vehicles manufactured April 22, 2014, to June 12, 2015. In the affected vehicles, the engine may continue to run after the key or the START/STOP engine button is turned to off. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 114, "Theft Protection and Rollaway Prevention."
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2015 Ford Focus — FAQ
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