Worst 2017 Ford Focus Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
POWER TRAIN
ENGINE
FUEL/PROPULSION 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN | 420 | 5 | — | 51,032 mi | |
| ENGINE | 221 | 4 | 1 | 60,826 mi | |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 114 | 2 | — | 54,415 mi | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 79 | — | — | 42,405 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 76 | — | — | 71,540 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 49 | — | — | 64,546 mi | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 34 | 2 | — | 35,217 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 32 | — | 1 | 35,962 mi | |
| STEERING | 19 | — | — | 54,766 mi | |
| AIR BAGS | 15 | 10 | — | 38,903 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 9 | 3 | — | 25,578 mi | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 8 | — | 1 | 8,648 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 7 | — | — | 108,750 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY | 7 | — | — | 80,639 mi | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 7 | 1 | — | 33,901 mi | |
| WHEELS | 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 BELTS | 5 | — | — | 2,100 mi | |
| ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) | 3 | — | — | 64,792 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:INTERNAL:CLUTCHES/BANDS | 3 | — | — | 99,667 mi | |
| SEATS | 3 | — | — | 2,100 mi | |
| SUSPENSION | 3 | — | — | 13 mi | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL | 3 | — | — | 73,351 mi | |
| VISIBILITY/WIPER | 3 | — | — | 36,250 mi | |
| FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL | 2 | — | — | 269,573 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY | 2 | — | 1 | 59,000 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP | 2 | — | — | 79,250 mi | |
| WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS | 2 | — | — | — | |
| BACK OVER PREVENTION: WARNINGS | 1 | — | — | — |
Recalls for 2017 Ford Focus
14 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~2,106,666 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 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 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 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 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.
+ 4 more recalls
Other Ford Focus Years
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