Worst 2017 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 2017 Ford Focus.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 420 | 5 | — | 51,032 mi | |
| Engine Problems | 222 | 4 | 1 | 60,826 mi | |
| Fuel System | 114 | 2 | — | 54,415 mi | |
| Engine & Cooling | 76 | — | — | 71,540 mi | |
| Gasoline Fuel System | 49 | — | — | 64,546 mi | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 34 | 2 | — | 35,217 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 33 | — | 1 | 35,962 mi | |
| Steering Defects | 19 | — | — | 54,766 mi | |
| Airbags | 15 | 10 | — | 38,903 mi | |
| Brakes | 9 | 3 | — | 25,578 mi | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 8 | — | 1 | 8,648 mi | |
| Automatic Transmission | 7 | — | — | 108,750 mi | |
| Power Train:Clutch Assembly | 7 | — | — | 80,639 mi | |
| Body Structure | 7 | 1 | — | 33,901 mi | |
| Wheel Issues | 7 | — | — | 57,000 mi | |
| Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Control Module (Tcm/Pcm/Tecm) | 6 | — | — | 85,054 mi | |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Evaporative Emissions:Canister | 5 | — | — | 62,860 mi | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 5 | — | — | 2,100 mi | |
| Electronic Stability Control | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Internal:Clutches/Bands | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension Failures | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Vehicle Speed Control:Accelerator Pedal | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Wipers & Visibility | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Adaptive Cruise Control | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery | 2 | — | 1 | — | |
| Fuel Pump | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Wheels:Lugs/Nuts/Bolts/Studs | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Back Over Prevention: Warnings | 1 | — | — | — |
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Recalls for 2017 Ford Focus
8 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~1,666,453 vehicles.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Focus, 2019 Explorer, and 2024 Explorer vehicles. 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 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 2016-2018 Ford Focus and 2018-2022 Ford EcoSport vehicles. The oil pump drive belt or drive belt tensioner may fail, resulting in a loss of engine oil pressure.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2012 and 2017 Focus vehicles equipped with 2.0L GDI gasoline engines and 2013-2014 Focus ST vehicles equipped with 2.0L GTDI engines, previously recalled under 18V-735. The affected vehicles did not have the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) updated as intended. Therefore, the Canister Purge Valve (CPV) may malfunction, possibly causing excessive vacuum in the fuel vapor management system.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Ford Focus vehicles equipped with a 1.0L Fox GTDI engine and a 6-speed manual transmission. The clutch may fracture, resulting in damage to the transmission assembly and possibly a transmission fluid leak.
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 2017 Focus vehicles. The rear left side seat back frame may have an insufficient weld between the outboard pivot bracket and the pivot nut joint, resulting in the seat back having reduced strength. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 207, "Seating Systems," and 210, "Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages."
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."
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2017 Ford Focus — FAQ
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Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
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