Ford Focus Reviews

I have had problems with my 2012 Ford focus soon after it was bought new. It hesitates when taking off, has stalled when riding down the road, won't go into gear sometimes, it shudders and grinds. I have taken it to the dealer and they replaced a seal from a recall that they had for this problem. I just received another recall letter from Ford a few days ago about the transmission hesitating and cars stalling on the road. Today I was in a restaurant drive thru and a hill assist not available light came on and when I pressed the gas to go and the car won't go but the motor was just revving.

Ford Focus 2011 - Have brought my car in to the service center. It's there as I am writing this.... Been there for 8 days. If they don't find the problem it becoming too costly. They found wiring problem, that runs through the door and is draining the battery and the dashboard, gas gauge, lights. Last time about 3 months ago it was a knocking noise on the left side and I was to bring it in 90 days later for the right side. When is this going to get fixed....???

The new Ford Focus is purchased in 2014, has transmission problems which I noticed not too long after taking possession of the vehicle. When I went back to Ford they told me it was a normal thing to happen in the gear changing but I have had my license for nearly 40 years and have never had this problem before, the problem got worse so back to Ford again. This time the service manager told me there was an infection in the transmission. He booked my car in for it to be fixed in 3 weeks time as I was told a parts shipment was due in and they would need it for 3 days.

My 2013 Ford Focus almost got me killed. I was on the Bay Bridge in the middle lane, when I experience extreme loss of power. I was moving with the speed of traffic, and all of a sudden no power. I had to cut across three lanes of traffic to get to the shoulder, just missed getting smashed by a Mac Truck. I had just gotten the car back from the dealer two weeks earlier for the same problem. They assured me that that it was fixed and that what was going on was "normal." I am scared to drive it, I am scared to sell it to someone because they might hurt themselves or others. I am taking the car in again tomorrow. This is the worst lemon around. People are going to die because the car does not reliable, perhaps they already have. Ford has a responsibility to protect its customers.

I received a letter from Ford March 31st that said "On some 2012 model year fiesta and focus models, the transmission control module may experience electrical circuit failures causing intermittent loss of transmission engagement while driving, no start, or lack of power." At the bottom of the page it says not to bring vehicle in for service unless you are experiencing these symptoms. My problem is that when I try to accelerate it doesn't shift into the right gear right away. It just grinds through the gears until it finally gets going. The faster you try to accelerate the worse it is. I feel like I am going to get run over because it's so slow taking off.

I am having the same problem in my 2014 sport focus, transmission shuddering, slipping etc. Planning to sell the car. A piece of **.

Last July I leased a 2014 Ford Focus EV (electric vehicle). This has proven to be the worst overall experience I have ever had with any car. Dealing with Ford has been a disaster. I've never been treated so rudely by a company like that. One of the issues I have is with the window in the rear hatch. It has a pattern in it that looks like it was put through a waffle iron. It is extremely distracting when you are looking through the rear view mirror and it's worse in certain lighting conditions. When I bring this to the attention of the dealer and also to Ford customer disservice they only will say that other cars have it too so that means it's normal. With that philosophy how do recalls ever happen? If thousands of cars have the same defect doesn't that make it normal? I don't think so but apparently Ford does. I got a letter from Ford today saying that they are sorry I'm unhappy but they have done everything they could to address the situation. I'm still waiting to hear what they have done because they have done nothing. As far as they're concerned just live with it and shut up.

SVT or Transmission? Cannot find lower end gears. Sputters, hesitates, leaps when applying gas pedal. Dangerous pulling out into intersections or in stop/go traffic. Returned car once and Ford Dealership reprogrammed. Dealership stated this was normal. Asked the assistance at the service counter if she would put her family in this car and she stated no; but maybe her son. At Christmas a person I know who works at a Ford Dealership in another state asked if the transmission went yet when I told him I had purchased a 2013 Focus.

I have to say! I am impressed w/ the way the Ford Co. manager handled my situation! After going back and forth from person to person, I was finally able to get the help I badly wanted/needed.

Bought my 2008 Focus brand new with only 15 miles on it. I traded a V-8 in for a 4 cylinder, thinking I would get better gas mileage. WRONG! My focus has never gotten better than 30 miles/gallon. Was told there was nothing they could do about it. Started having problems with door locks not working. The dealer replaced the locking mechanisms on all 4 doors while it was under warranty. Had trouble getting the key in the ignition, took it to dealer, and they greased it with (?) - no further problems. Passing gear was kicking in when accelerating, took it in and had it checked. They had to replace a plate on the transmission to correct it. The overdrive button fell off the shifter, took it in. They couldn't just put it back on, had to order a whole new shifter, and then had to go back and have it put on. Took it in due to needing the interior light replaced. Dealer informed me they had to replace the entire assembly due to a short.

I bought a 2014 Ford Focus September 2013. The transmission started to shudder. The Ford dealership said the clutch needed to be replaced. The vehicle has approximately 24,000 miles.

I bought the car when it had 3,000 miles on it. It has 22,000 and the radio is shot!!! Not covered under warranty. Called Ford, they will not do anything about it. The car is out of warranty due to a previous owner, which is not fair for the consumer buying a vehicle. The warranty should extend to when a new buyer purchases a car. Did you ever hear of a radio breaking after 3 years? My god, you can start up a car from 40 years ago and the damn radio works. I am totally disgusted with Ford products, never will buy another one again. Does anyone else have this problem with the Ford Focus SE radio? Please post it!!! Ford is a crook!!!!

Purchased a 2014 Focus Titanium, and the transmission started rattling and surging when shifting in the first three gears within the first 1000 miles. Lived with this up until 25K Miles as it got continually worse, especially when the car was hot. Took it to Gary Yeomans Ford. The service advisory listened to me for about 30 seconds and said it will likely need a new clutch. They called me back two days later and told me a seal was replaced, firmware updated and new clutch was installed. Been driving it for 1K miles now and its absolutely perfect, impossible to tell it not a standard automatic. Needless to say I'm happy. I love the car and am glad to know I don’t have to get rid of it because of the transmission.

I admitted it was a mistake to this car. I purchased the car on July 2012 and since that date I was facing jerking problem with gear box. One year later I gave it back to dealer for 3 weeks to fix gear box problem (it's one of worst dealer ever in United Arab of Emirates) and they replace some parts. They confirmed that problem is fixed forever. Few months later same problem appeared again.

We picked up our new Ford Focus in January 2014 and during the first 1500 ks noticed a shudder from the left hand from wheel on a number of occasions whilst accelerating. At the first service (1500 ks) told the Ford service man who gave me a leaflet of the transmission in the car and told me the shudder was normal for this type of transmission.

Bought a 2010 Ford Focus. At the end of November 2014 had 36000 miles on it. I have had it in the shop numerous times for a noise in the rear end and for pulling to the right. Now 3 months and 6000 miles later the noise is still there. It still pulls to the right and both rear tires are showing cord and are worn out. Who can afford new tires every 6000 miles? I certainly can't. Hoping I can trade it in and will never buy another Ford.

2012 Ford Focus had it for 7 months. Transmission sucks. Car feels shaky, jittery, skippy, slow, turtle speed - moves like a snail, gets up and going in 15 seconds.

I bought a 2005 Ford Focus and had it for 7 years, loved the car. When I decided to trade up I went back for a 2013 focus. BIG mistake, as best I can tell, 2012- present Ford Focuses all have issues with the CVT transmission. Worst part is, Ford lies about it. I had transmission issues since day 1, but they were minor enough at first, though it got progressively worse. I received a letter from Ford in July of 2014 that there was a known transmission issue and I could bring it in and have it fixed. The letter said that in some transmissions, the seals leak causing the fluid to contaminate the clutch, causing the issues. The letter said I could bring it in and have the seals and clutch replaced and they would extend the warranty on the seals and clutch.

From new the transmission jerked on take off. Service adviser told me the transmission was just getting used to the driver??? (Go figure)... Last year on our Florida vacation the jerking on start up got worse. My dealer in Tilbury ON orders recall fix for the transmission clutch. Well now it's worse along with rattling sound. I hope I make it home OK from FL and I will enact the Lemon Law.

We purchased in july 2012 a new ford focus 2012 sfe 4 cylinder boost with 6 speed transmission. Since purchasing it, it has become a problem to drive. Stalling and jerking making odd fluttering noises and chugging too. Now DYING IN TRAFFIC, also when yielding, when taking off from stop, middle of intersection at a red light! The latest after they fixed it for the recall on the 6 speed transmission recall from Ford: We were just leaving trying to fuel up when it refused to take the gas so we didn't force it and just left heading back to dealership and it dies, now they say after retrieving us and the car from the yield ramp safely and away (from unhappy cursing honking rude drivers), the dealership says the cars failure was caused by collapsed fuel tank, 2nd fuel pump failed and the gas lines which apparently has sand and dirt in the fuel system due to driving it on our little rural community roads which they knew we lived on when we purchased the car.

I began having problems about a year after purchasing our 2012 Focus. It had a rumble in the rear end. I took it into our local Ford dealer and he told us that we had a tire that had broken a belt and had bad tire wear. We then replaced the tires. A few months later, the car began shaking when driving certain speeds. I had the tires checked. The tire company stated the tires looked "chopped" and needed to be replaced. I then called the tire company and they replaced the tires thinking they were defective. I was told by the technician that replaced the tires that I should take it back to Ford and see if there was something wrong with the alignment. I did just that. Ford told me that there was nothing wrong with the car. I was satisfied that the problem was with the tires.

Purchased a 2014 Ford Focus from Lenoir City Ford. Has been in shop 4 times with transmission problems with less than 11000 miles. Dealership replaced high pressure seal and clutch pack didn't fix it then reprogrammed 3 different times still want shift right. It shutters up hill and goes into neutral downhill.

In July 2013, I purchased a Ford Focus for my daughter. We have taken it for shaking, shuddering and other transmission issues. Now have been told that it is to be expected that is why Ford offers a 100000 mile warranty. I am so frustrated and dissatisfied. Have spoken to a Ford rep and was told that she was not a mechanic.

This car is a piece of garbage, you would think that Ford after all these years could get the transmission right. But apparently not. My 2012 Ford Focus will not accelerate while applying the gas pedal when the temperature is under 20 degrees. I was on my way to work this morning and had to turn around and go back home. I have a very important meeting today and if I don't rent a car I will have to cancel which will be devastating. I already spent well over $400 on this car. This car reminds me of the used cars I use to have when I was young except this is suppose to be new. Is there some kind of class action that anyone knows about, if not there should be.

I know, you've all heard it before. I bought a used 2013 Ford Focus with 26,500 miles on it. Today, less than a month later at 28,737 miles the car took forever between shifts, often found the wrong gear, lugged and lagged terribly in rush hour traffic, and refused to select Sport mode so that I could manage the gear selection. Tomorrow I take it to the service department, but with the things I've read, I have VERY low expectations. I think this may be my last American branded car. I put 200,000 miles on a 1986 Mercedes, 214,000 miles on a 1986 Toyota Supra, 241,000 miles on a 1972 Toyota Celica, almost 200,000 miles on a 1987 Toyota Cressida - nothing to buy but consumables and oil changes on them all. I bought a 2003 Buick, and the damned thing almost broke me - even though it was still under an extended warranty. Now I have a Ford Focus with fewer than 30,000 miles that is about to fail completely.

I purchased my 2013 Ford Focus brand new. Since owning it I have had numerous transmission problems. It has been back to the dealer twice and the problems have still not been fixed. I will be taking it back again in the near future. I currently only have 19,000 miles on the vehicle. When driving I experience shuddering, slipping, hesitation, bogging down, and excessive acceleration. This is absolutely the worst vehicle I have ever owned.

I bought my 2013 Focus Titanium in Feb '13. I had the car flashed within the first year of purchase but hadn't had any problems since. I however, had issues with the carpet and center speaker... not up to par. Took 1 1/2 years to get dealership to fix. Constantly being lied to, over and over again. If I had to complain then it would be about the dealerships rather than Ford.

The transmission is prone to "shutter" as Ford calls the symptom. The car had 800 miles on it when we first took it to the dealer. They stated they cleaned the clutch and it would take 1000 miles for the transmission to learn how to shift. Back to dealer at 3200 miles with same issue. They stated they did a "E-learn" and that the shutter was within specifications. Ford is either Unwilling or not capable of fixing this problem. Do not buy a Focus. For further info google 2014 Focus transmission problem.

Bought a 2012 Ford Focus Titanium brand new from Ford. The car has been in the shop many many times for the Transmission and the Navigation. So many times the navigation will show the car on a completely different street or a few times driving through the Delaware River from Philly to Camden. The car rolls back at stops on hills, lack of acceleration, shaking and grinding noises. Shift car into Reverse and car would not move the engine. Just revs like it's in Neutral. Car always hesitates when taking off or trying to accelerate. Once I had walked up unlocked the car opened door and it started to make all this loud noise from the auto's speakers. I did not know what was going on. Thought the car was possessed or was going to blow up. The car was not even on. Had to turn the car on and the noise stopped. Currently trying to work with attorney on it. I will never buy another Ford.

I just bought my 2013 Focus two weeks ago. When driving it home I noticed the transmission making a grinding noise. The next day I took it in the dealership and they said it needed a software upgrade. It does seem to have better acceleration but I still hear the grinding noise between 1st to the 3rd gears. I am afraid this problem is only going to get worse. I love everything else about the car.... I just want this problem to be fixed!!! I think there should be a recall on this transmission!!! 20,000 miles on it and runs worse than the 2006 focus with 147,000 miles I traded in to get this one.... I am very disappointed Ford!!! What Happened? Seven model years later and less quality? It doesn't make any sense!!!!

Transmission shifting rough, grinding. Low gears allegedly replaced, grinding again after 10,000 miles. Don't really know what to do next.

We want to make it clear it is the Ford Company we are complaining about not the maintenance dept at Plaza Ford. They gave us good service. Our 2013 Ford Focus transmission in our brand new car at 2,000 kms started giving us trouble and I almost hit 2 pedestrians when I was stopped and the car jumped ahead, after 6 appointments and another 20,000 kms. They put in new clutches at 47,000 kms. We were told the clutches were gone again. That is about 2 months ago. No clutches yet.

I own a 2009 Ford Focus. The original automatic transmission was replaced after only 35,000 miles. It was under warranty so it was replaced at no cost to me. Then two years later, and another 25,000 miles, that transmission went out. I am now battling Ford to replace the transmission again! I'm a little confused as to why a five year old car should be needing a third transmission (car has 80,000 miles on it). The car has been sitting in the driveway for two months now and cannot be driven. Still negotiating. Car seems to be a lemon. Never had this problem with any car I have ever owned.

I purchased my 2014 Ford Focus in April of 2014. I have had transmission issues with it since the beginning. It is jerky, bogs down, and my RPM are constantly fluctuating when they shouldn't... The dealership went from that being "normal" to the ordered the part for it over 2 months ago and it still has not came in. I would not recommend this car to anyone. I have bought Ford vehicles before but will not purchase another one.

I purchased a 2014 Ford Focus SE from Bozard Ford in St Augustine, FL on 9/30/2014. From the minute it went over the curb, there was noise in the front end, rattling, in the right front strut, in the rear end and I was constantly fighting the steering as it would 'suddenly' pull to the right. I returned the car within minutes of the purchase for the issues. They looked it over and said to make an appointment. I did. Brought the car back to see about hearing things FALLING OFF the car; clips that hold the plastic wheel wells covers were missing and could have caused the plastic to fall and thus lock up the front end. The spare tire was loose and it had a bad shock. But the right front end was still making noise, the steering was crazy and the transmission (automatic) shifted like a 14 year old in a stick for the first time.

After the purchase of the 2012 Ford Focus we noticed it slipped and jerked uncontrollably. The car was still under warranty and they took it right into the Dealer to be repaired. Got it back and it did the same thing. Then we heard there was a recall on this issue. Called and they took it back in again. Then returned it to us without fixing anything saying it did have a shudder but was not significant enough to replace the part. Car still runs like crap and they won't do a thing about it. I sent an email to Ford Complaints and they said they agree with the Ford Dealer. End of story. Rude!

My wife and I got a 2012 Ford Focus and currently have around 40K miles in it. From the beginning the car would shake and rattle whenever you pressed the accelerator starting from a stoplight. I took it twice to a Ford dealer and they said they did some software updates. It helped a little but the problem persists. Don't know what to do now. Hopefully they can find a fix for this. After reading all these posts I realized I'm not the only one. We bought a Ford vehicle because my wife wanted to buy an American car. Any help would be appreciated.

I purchased a 2013 Ford Focus in Aug 2014. Shortly thereafter I've noticed on taking off that the car shakes aggressively, slow to speed up. It acts as if its lagging on takeoff. I am considering filing a complaint with the appropriate agency regarding this matter.

While start you car, put your foot on gas, it shakes. Again if you're driving uphill and you start going up slowly, it shakes tremendously bad. Rather my dealer Star Ford Lincoln of Glendale failed to give a remote key, rather I got a manual key.

2013 Ford Focus Transmission. We starting having problems with our new Focus about 6 months after we bought it. The same as all the issues recounted here... transmission not able to shift at low speeds, shuttering, grinding, all that. We took it back from the dealership from which we bought it 3 times. They said it was "within Ford's tolerances." No improvement. Meanwhile, we had contacted Ford. The customer service rep that we contacted offered to have us take it to a different dealership to see if they could diagnose and fix the problem. Voila! We went to a different dealership and one of their service reps has a 2012 Focus and TOTALLY knew the problem and how to fix it. Drives like a "normal" car. This service guy knew how to "make" the car do its horrible thing, then when they connected it to to the computer, it was NOT within Ford tolerances! They replaced the clutch. It's perfect now.

I purchased a 2008 Ford Focus in 2012 and now in 2014 I started hearing a grinding type noise and when I took it to a ford dealership, I was told it was the power steering pump. I had the pump replaced and the moment I got on the road I heard the exact same noise. Every time I call and speak to a service person they say, they can't really say what the problem is. Can someone give me some answers. I think I will just trade for something else. It's great on gas mileage and rides great, but the noise is very annoying. Whenever I accelerate it makes this noise and then goes away after I reach may 60 mph or more.

Bought my super cute 2013 focus in August of 2013. Drove it off the lot and it was stuttering. I drove it for a while and just complained and couldn't believe it was so bad, then one day it stalled out. I limped in to the dealership and they reprogrammed the transmission and said yeah, they had a lot of transmission problems with this car but had no parts to fix it!!! And hoped the fix would work for 4-6 weeks till they came in!!!! The car went in 2 more times, was still very jumpy, can barely pull out of my subdivision safely. I got in a front-end accident and asked for the transmission to be fixed when it was in collision/dealership. It was there for an extra 3 weeks. The transmissions still rattles and now gets really bad gas mileage. I drive 1800-2000 per month so this really affects me. They need to fix this, or there needs to be a class action law suit!!!

Dealership is ok on warranty issues. Poor quality product. I was a Ford guy, had several. NEVER buy another one!!!!! I bought it new, Chevy here I come or import.

Jerks, bad on take off, hesitates, grinding and roaring noise occasionally. Have almost been rear ended a few times. I have driven Fords for a half century and am disappointed that Ford has crashed on this car.

I have only had the car for a month and it's been in the shop three times. Once for break work. They said it was fixed. Then the next day it started again. The transmission is not shifting right and the car is jerking. You can hear a grinding metal noise then a sudden pop back in gear it goes.

I have leased a 2013 Ford Focus and have had it to the dealers 2 x for hesitation when accelerating, especially on a warm engine. It also makes a shaking metallic sound and the car also seems to shake. My lease is not up for another 1 1/2 years, so I will continue to drive it the way it is. I refuse to go back to the dealer, they re-programmed the transmission last week again, and they made me feel like I was bothering them and my complaints are normal for that type of transmission.

I have had nothing but issues with the 2013 Ford Focus I purchased brand new from Ford. I have all the common issues, shuddering, jerking, slow shifting, high RPMs, etc. The transmission is a mess and it makes the car a real pain to drive. I didn't get a brand new car so that I could deal with all these issues continually. The thing that makes me the most angry is the fact that Ford has consistently lied to everyone about this issue. Now the dang heater fan or something is making loud noise. I absolutely hate this car

My 2012 Ford Focus SEL recently started leaking water down the dash and door panel onto the driver's floorboard. I thought for sure the window came unsealed, not the case. I took it into Skyline Ford in Salem Oregon where I had purchased it. They informed me that the drain tubes to the sun roof were plugged and that was causing the problem. I cannot imagine that a car company like Ford would engineer a car designed to discharge water into the cab of the vehicle, nor have I ever experienced such a problem. This in my opinion is a poor design. Now I am stuck with the cost of repairs. I called Ford Corporate and Skyline Ford and voiced my concern. They did not care! With that said! This is the last Ford I will ever buy!

Ford Focus hater, now Ford hater. 2014 Focus Titanium, same tranny issues, now on incident # 3 (WO still open). They diagnosed it, but can't fix mine. Parts on back order till Feb. Forced to take dangerous car back. They'll call when parts are in. Forget calling Ford Customer Relationship Center, they are liars. I waited 2 months just to get a response back. The response back is you are an idiot, and this is normal? You the consumer are wrong! I asked for buy-back, it is that bad. I waited 2 more months, I got no calls or emails back, then I got Their Form Letter "Do Not Qualify Letter - rev 05/07/2010." YES, a form letter with my vin in it, dated 2010, which means they started this back then. WE DON'T STAND A CHANCE, so I filed a lemon law law-suit. Actions speak louder than words, and Ford is telling us we are wrong in a form letter from 2010!

I have had a 2014 Ford Focus SE for about 4 months. There are 6700 miles on it. It has been in the shop 3 times for loose antilock brakes. Twice for shuttering the transmission. It does not accelerate properly nor does it steer correctly.

I have had the same problem with the transmission in my 2013 Ford Focus as every one else is having. It slips, jerks, and shifts hard. It is in the shop now and has been for 28 days. They replaced a clutch in the transmission, put it back together and the new clutch didn't work correctly so now they have ordered another clutch which is on back order so it may very well be another month before I get my car back. The dealership I have my car at is doing everything they can to get it fixed but apparently Ford motor company doesn't want to do anything to help.

Well, so far I am happy with my 2014 Focus SE. However I was embarrassed and appalled when I took the car to the car wash. The car went through the wash fine until it went through the blower to dry the car, and the roof trim blew off. I wonder what other treats I'm in store for. I'm taking it in for warranty work this week. Never happened on my Honda.

Bought Ford Focus in 07 or 08 of 2013. The year model is a 2012. Have brought the car in 10 times I think according to their records. We told them it was not shifting right after we had the car for only a couple months. When we bought the car, Carfax said the transmission had been looked at or worked on. Who only knows but Ford. They have fixed a strut + window + battery in 2013. They said it was still under 3 year 36000 mile warranty. But when I picked it up, they said the battery had been put in the car in 2011 so I was technically supposed to buy the battery. But since they had missed it when they put it in, they would not charge us for it. How lucky can you get? We've been waiting for about a month and a half for transmission parts with no answer when they will have parts. But while we have been waiting, the 3 year 36000 mile warranty has expired. They tell us to keep driving it. I talked to a Ford Rep. She said they were in the business of fixing cars, not giving us a new one. Something about a lemon law. I never even brought it up. But it sounds like a good idea. When they can't tell you how long it will take to repair your car. Hopefully soon they still want a car payment.

2010 Focus SE 4DSD automatic - Approximately 48,000 miles so far, with the only two issues. One was when the rubber on the upper motor mount deteriorated, allowing the engine to touch down on the bracket and caused a very noticeable amount of vibration as the engine revs up during driving. It would have been a fairly easy replacement and I was ready to replace it myself, but after finding out it was covered by the factory powertrain warranty, had it replaced by Stevens Ford, which provided excellent service. The replacement restored smooth idle and operation.

I purchase a 2013 Ford Focus last year in Florida. It was my first brand new car. Imagine my surprise after having to put it in the shop every month for the same reason, transmission. It is like it locks up in 1st and 2nd gear for no reason at all. I have to pull off the road and shut the car off put it in park wait 5 minutes and try everything again. It sounds like the motor skips, and misfire. Ford has replace the clutch 2 times now, they say the clutch has a 7 yr warranty on it. But that really does no good sitting on the side of the road now does it. I just got it out of the shop AGAIN today, and they say there is nothing wrong with it. The warranty is about to run out. I am a single person on a very fixed income, who has bought a lemon. So much for trying to buy a American Car. If I can unload this car without a lot of upside down money, I promise this will be my last Ford.

My 2012 Ford Focus SE is having serious issues. IT KEEPS DYING. According to Ford my fuel pump keeps sucking my gas tank into itself and the FUEL SYSTEM need replacing ($2300), FYI an engineering defect if possible. It Died in front of an oncoming bus. I ALMOST DIED. Today I replaced the lower control arm on the driver side ($245), a major suspension issue. Tonight on my drive home it died at a light and when I pulled up to the house leaving a coaster sized oil spot on the ground beneath it...I popped the hood and it looked like a crime scene...oil everywhere! I have been in CONSTANT contact with FORD and they basically said I'm SOL...had I been under 5yr/60,000mi (It's 2yrs 69,+++mi) they would have taken care of it. This car has been in the shop several times this year. My ECU was replaced at the beginning of the year under the warranty because, you guessed it, IT KEPT DYING. But I'm SOL. IF FORD READS THIS MY CASE NUMBER IS **. Unhappy customer.

A Ford Focus model 2013 bought on Sept 2013, few month later I heard a humming noise coming from the rear tires when reverse brake used. Asked the dealers to inspect it more than 4 times and they did nothing and said it is normal.. I don't trust Ford anymore, mileage now is 18000km.

2007 Ford Focus - Sudden new problem with gear box indicator that shows what gear you are in disappears and reappears and shifting is hard from park to gears. Feels like something is going to break with force needed to shift gears. Also unrelated to gear box problem but also this year small white plastic piece for driver door latch broke and door unable to be opened from outside now. Really a cheap little thing - I saw the door latch assembly online.

Purchased a Ford Focus in November 2013. It has been in the shop four times to fix how the car shifts. In reading the other reviews, we have heard so many of the same things from Ford from stating the car responds to how you drive, to it is a computer problem, to it will fix itself after you drive for about 1,000 miles. I know I don't sputter and jerk when I drive an automatic. Truly, there are times when I am pulling from a parking lot only a roadway that my car almost seems to stall and then jerks to action almost causing harm to my passengers. Because it is so random, you can't prepare for when it happens. When you put your car in the shop, it does seem to fix the problem for about one week, and then it goes back to the same old problem. Don't buy a Ford Focus! You will be disappointed and unsafe!

I bought a Ford Focus 2013 about a year ago. After taking the car more than 10 times at Ford they decided to stop changing the freaking transmission so they changed my car for the Focus 2014 SE Hatchback, so this Monday was on plateau Mont-royal. The electricity of the car froze & stop working after about 2min. The freaking ** transmission jumped sooo now I have no freaking car. They lend me a stupid Fiesta for old people about 70 years old. It's been now 4 days I have nooooo news about my car. I thought it was my ABS that was broken cause it was shivering all the time on first & 2nd gear. Now I really don't know what to do anymore with this stupid Ford!!! I'm very not satisfied & I did a complaint at Ford Canada. They told me that they couldn't do anything for me!!! What is that service people??? This is the last freaking time I buy a Ford!!!

I purchased the 2013 Ford Focus Sport Hatchback and really enjoy driving it. It's a fun little ride with a sleek design (though I think it can be even meaner looking). Having noticed everyone was writing negative reviews, I want to say, I have had no problem with mine whatsoever. It's about time a positive voice spoke up from the crowd. There was the occasional problem with the IPOD System where it would suddenly disconnect when driving. But as I said, it is occasional and happens twice in every ten drives or less. I understand there has been a lot of talk about the poor transmission and safety, but to date, on 8000, my transmission system and everything has been A-OK. Hopefully it will stay that way too.

Same issues as many others with transmission. Have been to dealer three times with no resolution. Contacted Ford customer service and they recognize problem and have established "Customer Satisfaction Program" to extend warranties and cover repair. Problem, however, is that dealers are swamped with this problem and cannot get you in for over a month.They also say they will only test it and, if it is outside Ford's parameters, repair it. So the noise, lack of acceleration, etc. doesn't matter if it passes Ford's test. Ford says there is nothing they can do about dealers not having capacity to address problem - so its catch 22. Very disappointed in Ford's handling of a potentially dangerous situation. Would never buy one again.

Bought a 2014 Ford Focus. Has the transmission issues along with the rattling. Took it back and they made some adjustments. Ran good for a day. Took it back and the Manager from the repair shop rode with me and said there was nothing further that they could do. WOW! This is without a doubt the worst riding vehicle I have ever owned. I have been buying Fords for 30+ years and this by far the worst they have put out. Business must be great that they continue to go upon deaf ears. This will probably be the last Ford I will ever purchase. Oh yes, between my daughter and I, we have purchased 5 Ford vehicles at Interstate Ford within the past 3 years.

I have had my 14 Focus SE for a little over a year and have 24K miles on it now. Noticed a jump/sputter between 1st and 2nd gear that progessively got worse after hitting 15K miles earlier this year. This mainly happened when sitting in traffic and makes me a little afraid of the integrity of the transmission. After reading about others having this problem I took it to the dealer about 5 weeks ago to have it looked at since I'm still under warranty and have an extended warranty. They claimed there was an update from ford for the computer which they updated and now the car shakes when shifting between 1st and 2nd. Dropped the car back off at the dealer today and will be curious to see what they say this time. Will post later about what they find and do to resolve the issue.

I purchased a 2005 Focus in 2006. Less than 10,000 miles on it. It was still under warranty for a short while. Began whining noise, took Focus in, dealership replaced the original transmission. Every 20,000 miles the transmission was again replaced. Now the third transmission is in the car. Along with this, the motor mounts were replaced. I have been told that the Motor mounts are bad. My car only has 74,354 on it. I can't afford the $165.00 to have the car checked out again at the dealer. I am 75 and have a limited income. Does this car constitute a lemon? This car will automatically lock with the engine running! (locked out)

The following are the problems I have been experiencing since the day I drove the car off the lot. The transmission PROBLEMS ARE AS FOLLOWS: Hesitating when shifting, clunking and chattering when shifting, responding slowly when accelerating, and the RPM spikes and drop when shifting. The electronics are truly the blame (in my opinion). I just had the transmission replaced on the 11th of October 2014 for the second time. I now have the electronic problems occurring again. The fog lights will not go on until I shut the car off and restart (reboot) the car. This is also true for the my phone activation switch on the steering column.

I have had problems with my car from day one, had it in service to be told nothing wrong. Ended up going through Ford motor, they had service repair that new Transmission clutch, 5000 miles later the problem is back hesitation, rattle exactly starting the same as before. Going through ford again waiting to see if they are going to replace or do a buy back. So far I am totally disgusted with ford.

Transmission issues with 2008 Ford Focus - My son was driving to school and the car started grinding, began to slow and not shift. He barely made it off the street. From all the other reviews I've read this seems to be the norm for Ford's, period. I am going back to my Honda or any other not made in America vehicle. Ford needs a good class action lawsuit.

My car had the steering replaced, interior melted, alternator replaced, transmission and clutch repaired within the first year. It drives terrible and Fords sold me a manual transmission after I paid for an automatic. I was scammed!

We purchased a Ford Focus hoping to gain a reliable, fuel efficient car. Strangely, everything we read seemed very positive, although after purchasing it and looking up our problems we realized we weren't alone. On our first long trip with the car just after buying it, we had problems. We took it in and they said nothing was wrong. We continued to have problems with the car jerking forward at stops, rolling backwards immediately on hills and sluggish acceleration (as if the car had little power). Our dealer kept telling us it was normal and pushing us to wait to bring it in for service so the car could "learn how we drive". They even refused to give us a work order on one visit. We typically bike commute and with that and the dealer pushing us to wait for service. Now we have been pushed out of our right to use Wisconsin's Lemon Law. We are hoping Ford will be exposed for taking advantage of the consumers and hoping it won't take deaths to fix the issues with the Focus.

I purchased a 2012 Ford Focus used on 10-21-2013. We were not told about any of the problems Ford was having with this car. We've had the car just under a year, and are now have transmission problems. It seems fine when it's cold, but after it warms up and you get in heavy traffic the clutch chatters when taking off, and now when shifting into 2nd and sometimes 3rd. I was told this was from defective oil seals leaking gear lube onto the clutch plates. I took it in for service and all they did was reset the computer, that made it shift better but didn't get rid of the chatter; in fact, it made it worse.

My 2002 ford focus has been the best car I have ever owned. Other than recently I have had to do regular maintenance. And still right now my repairs are not very expensive for the do it myself mechanic.

I have had my 2014 Ford focus in the shop more than 4 times due to the clutches in the transmission. This started way before 10,000 miles. Lemon law is in, but they say I have to pay more for a new car. Not happy with any of this. Can't afford a lawyer so I keep taking the car in to be fixed. Pissed off. Ford Corporate Office won't really help either. Bad business.

I've been with this problem since I bought this car. It Lack of power lack of acceleration when needed. Took it to the service department a few times (5) and within a week or 2 the problems return. This car is very dangerous to drive and I believe the problem to be a Ford manufacturing problem. This is my 1st Ford Focus. This car has caused me to lose faith in Ford and certainly not recommend this vehicle to anyone. My opinion is do not buy from a company that cannot repair their vehicles even when they are aware of the problems. Last week I took it to Midway Ford because of the same reason and they said that I have to pay because it was already out of warranty. Called Ford consumer, they said sorry out of warranty. I think Ford was just buying time. Contacted Ford consumer again and they said that someone name Mario will call me the next day (Friday). Today is Thursday and still waiting for that phone call.

Very similar to the other complaints. Lack of power lack of acceleration when needed. To be fair about it my dealer Orange Ford and the service department have been great but the car has been in 4 times and within a week or 2 the problems return. This car is very dangerous to drive and I believe the problem to be a Ford manufacturing problem and the dealers and service departments are suffering. This is my 4th Ford Focus so I am very familiar with the car. This car has caused me to lose faith in Ford and certainly not recommend this vehicle to anyone. My opinion is do not buy from a company that cannot repair their vehicles even when they are aware of the problems.

I bought a Focus 2013 in April 2013. It was my first time owning a car so I was very excited. Just few days later, after driving my new car, one of my friends told me that some noise came out from the car and it sounded abnormal to a brand new car. I did not care much about his comments since I did not have any experience about a car. When the mileage went up to 18,000 km, the noise became so loud that I could not stand it anymore and started worrying my safety. So I went to the local dealership in my town. They just told me that it was not a big problem and need to fix the transmission, but I had to wait for some parts.

I have had nothing but issues with the 2013 Ford Focus I purchased brand new from Ford. I have all the common issues, shuddering, jerking, slow shifting, high RPMs, etc etc etc. The transmission is a mess and it makes the car a real pain to drive. I didn't get a brand new car so that I could deal with all these issues continually. The thing that makes me the most angry is the fact that Ford has consistently lied to everyone about this issue.

2014 ford focus bought it on February 2014, when i came back to pick the plates i was feeling the shuddering already, i told the salesman and he said it was normal. 2500 miles on it, took back to the dealer it was shuddering and shaking back and forth when it changed from 1st to 2nd gear. They did a learning adaptive reset on it that fixed for 2 months. I took it back again for the same issue and they changed the clutches, at that time it was like a brand new car but now the shuddering and shaking was when I was going on reverse. That was almost 4-5 months ago, I'm thinking on taking it back to the dealership some time next week when I have a chance for the same issue, currently 13000 miles on it. It is very frustrating for someone like me that pays monthly for it knowing that when the warranty is over (2-3 years at my driving rate) it will be out of pocket when you are not even finished paying for it.

Three times in the service dept for overheating engine and 3 more before they decided to replace the motor because it was blowing antifreeze out the exhaust. The transmission was surging and the car has to be rocked to back up on occasions. The new motor they put in has less than 1000 miles on it and guess what, it is in the shop with a blow timing belt and they think it might have to be replaced. They are waiting on a tool to pull the engine apart. This is my son's first new car and last Ford. Once again Ford lost another generation. 6 phone calls to Ford customer care and not a phone call back yet.. First call 9/22/14, last 9/29/14. They don't want to talk with us..because they have 1000s of Focus breaking down and they don't have a clue what to do.

I purchased my 2013 Ford Focus almost a year ago. I have taken the car in to be reviewed and/or fixed/repaired for transmission problems 4 times over that time frame. The first time I took my car in was for an oil change (~9k miles) plus to talk to the service rep about my concern that my car shakes, grinds, jerks forward and jolts even when in reverse. I was told that day it was normal and no need to worry.

As an Engineer I will not write a term paper on this car. You can see everyone's comments and Ford will not support anyone rather subject us to endless trips to the dealer at our cost and time for nothing. DO NOT PURCHASE THIS CAR!!

Bought our 2013 new Feb 2013. Car was good and was told it was a "learning transmission". Have driven the car during this time, has been in the shop 2 times for ignition switch problems, 3 time for passenger seat belt assembly causing the airbag light to come on and starting in May was noticing the transmission issues. Do I really need to describe it? It's the same thing everyone else is saying exactly. Had it to the dealer, they "reprogrammed" the computer and said it was operating within normal parameters.

I have a 2013 Ford Focus 1.6 Diesel and have been experiencing problems with the air con. It has already been re-charged with only 10000 miles on the clock that was not covered under warranty because "it is a serviceable item". Now only 3 months later the air con is nowhere near as good as it was. I don't know if there is a problem with this model. I had a VW Golf for 4 years before this & never had the air con re-charged at all.

I purchased my 2012 Ford Focus in March 2014. The transmission makes noise, the gears keep shifting, and when I'm on a hill it rolls back. Twice when I was at a red light before I gassed to go the car cuts off completely, and the gears lock. So does the brake, the message appears put car in park, but I can't. The gears won't shift. Also it accelerate when I'm turning a corner. The car also makes a gurgling noise. I don't understand why they haven't recalled this car. The complaints are so serious. What are they waiting for - a deadly accident? I don't want to drive it anymore even after they service it. I don't feel safe at all.

I financed a 2013 focus in June 2013 by Nov. I had it in the shop for the first trans repair and another two times since. I spoke with a client of mine who is also an executive with ford and he said the trans is junk and ford knows this and is knowingly putting it in the 2015 models because they could not get the German supplier to fix it in time. This was my third and final focus and I have traded it in for a Subaru forester.

I disposed of my 2013 Ford Focus on 9-15-14 at a loss. I experienced all of the transmission issues already mentioned, jerking, accelerating, nearly stalling and almost getting struck when entering an intersection, and the transmission simply stopped giving forward movement. I was always told it is suppose to run like that. At a 35000 mile oil change I was told a seal between the transmission and engine had failed and oil had leaked from the engine. It was repaired and I was then told about a surprise extended warranty on the part and associated parts from Ford only. Ford did not say anything until a week after the repair.

Bought a 2013 Focus SE last January. In April 1 noticed the transmission acting up, skipping gears grinding, lost trying to find a gear... asked Ford Service about it and they said it drove like a manual and I had to treat it that way, which I kind of understand and had been trying to do. 2 weeks later the car shuts down while driving and a message comes on the screen saying transmission failure. Luckily I can glide into a Dunkin Donuts lot. Call Ford service, they ask if I could drive it there which is about 15 miles away. I told them I could try and drove it there the whole way. The car could not find a gear during acceleration, and to the point where the engine would rev real high then all of a sudden it would catch and the car would jump. I was driving during rush hour, in rotaries etc... it was treacherous. They had the car for two weeks, could fix the ultimate problem and got some new seals and an upgrade.

I've had this car for 1 year now. At 6 months old, it started to have driveability issues... fuel mileage dropped, it surged when at cruising speed. Now the transmission slips and shutters, makes strange noises. I've tried on several occasions to get it in for service and the dealer tells me it’s a 3 month wait. I took it back to trade it in and they offered me $12000 for this car that stickered for almost $28000. The salesman told me I would be better off leaving the keys in it and hope someone would steal it. This is my daily driver/commuter vehicle and I don’t feel safe in it. It has shaken my confidence in Ford cars and I will not be visiting another Ford dealer to buy any of their products.

I bought my 2009 focus new in Jan. 09. My car has been many times for not starting. The first few times nothing was found. I was told it was the starter, a new one was installed. Not too long later the same thing. They told me it was a starter wire. After being in at least 4 times for the same thing, it's back in the shop again today. I was told Ford knows they have this problem but will not put out a recall. I just want my car fixed. How many other people are out there with the same problem. Thank goodness I bought the extended warranty. I have called, they have sent in engineers to the dealer, still same problems! Not sure I will ever buy a ford again, I get good gas miles on it.

The shuddering clutch/transmission issue seems to come standard with these cars. I bought a 2013 Titanium for my son, and we both immediately noticed the shuddering on take-offs. We TOO were told by the dealer that the shuddering is caused by OUR method of driving, and were actually told to accelerate MORE from stops. My jaw dropped! There is no way I'm telling my teenage son to accelerate FASTER from stops!! Then after having the oil changed, the Check Engine light came on. Dealer said it was due to some valve or sensor or some nonsense, but they did make an adjustment which has helped immensely!!

Trans hunts for a gear to be in. It hesitates, shudders. Feels like I'm running over a small animal and makes the engine rev or bog down. Had a 3008 Focus that ran normally. Terrible mileage only 30 mpg. No more Fords for us.

On at least four separate occasions we have pressed the automatic door lock to be greeted with the car shaking and rumbling. It starts making loud rumbling noises from to back of the car and acts as if it is going to blow up. No one seems to know what the issue is. The service manager says he's worked for Ford for 19 years and it's new to him. Anyone else have this issue?

There is a lag in the time between pressing the gas pedal and acceleration. It feels extremely jerky. It rolls back at a stop. I don't feel safe driving it.

Bought a brand new 2012 Ford Focus back in about November of 2012 and it has been nothing but trouble. Within the first few months of having it, the car had to go into the shop because there was something going on with the transmission. Apparently some parts were too short and they had to change them (sounds completely safe). Get it fixed and it works ok and then starts acting up again. Ford kept saying it has to learn how you drive. My fiance is the only that drives the car every day and after a year it still hasn't so called learned. The car goes when it decides to go and is completely unsafe. We fear for our lives sometime.

I just received a letter extending the warranty on the transmission, which only helps me more than the issues I had and still had right after buying the car, is Ford's issue. A recall or something more needs to be done than just extending the warranty. Do you know how it feels to wait 8 plus years to finally get a new car and have it in the shop for 28 days before it's even 6 months old... You feel cheated out in experiencing your new car. Now that I received this letter I will be looking to join a lawsuit on this....it's just not right.

I also own a 2012 Focus Hatchback Titanium. My story is the same as everyone else on this board. Transmission issues apparent within the first 2 months. On the initial service visits, I was told that I just needed to learn how to drive the car or that the car was adjusting to me. I've been in for all of the recall work but still the same issues with the rollback and transmission shuddering. Someone else mentioned that the MS Sync is a joke and I agree. I'm over that stuff. I just use my USB port to operate everything I need from my iPod. I don't need the stress of fighting with the system. Oh, I also had to replace the tires at 26,000 miles because of the tires spinning on acceleration. One of the cute side effects of the transmission once it does choose to respond. Oh and has anyone noticed that the titanium paint color has begun to yellow on the plastic parts?

We have a Ford Focus 2012. We've had some problems with the rolling back on a hill, but not enough to mention. This time, the problem is so weird I just have to mention it here. When we got out of the car to enter a store, we locked the doors with the touch of the handle on the door. When we went to get into the car, we opened the doors and a very loud snapping and popping started coming out of all the speakers of the car. Not just loud, but a disorienting sound.

Purchased 2014 Ford Focus Titanium August 27, 2014. I had it towed back to the dealership September 3, 2014. The transmission doesn't have a clue how to operate properly. I cannot even pull out in traffic for fear the car isn't going to go. I have the benefit of not having filled out Ford's survey yet so they are still eager to please at the dealership. My daughter also bought a 2014 Ford Focus the same day. I drove hers and although there is some hesitation and shuttering, it drives like a dream compared to mine. Having been down this road with Ford one other time and VW twice, don't let the lemon laws pass you by. The system does work. You just have to be persistent.

I just bought my 2014 Focus about 6 months ago with only 5 miles on it. It now has 9k miles on it. I went to take my family out of town about 2 1/2 hours away from my house. We were about 2 hours into our trip and we got stuck in traffic. While we were at stop and go my car dinged at me and I looked at my dash to see my car's transmission was overheating and I had 5 minutes to turn my car off. This happened 3 times on my trip so I just turned around and drove back home. The car did fine on the open highway, but the trans overheated numerous times stuck in traffic. I have owned 4 ford focus every modeled year and this is the only one I have ever had issues with. I took it to the dealership and they told me the sensor needed to be reset (I almost laughed. A sensor? Yeah right). I got my car back and I will be going on this trip again this weekend, we will see how this one goes.

There just aren't words to describe the transmission dilemma. I'm on day 7 and my 4th rental car. I received a letter from ford extending my warranty for the transmission to 100000 miles.. the amber engine light turns on within a half hour of receiving my car and the car begins to buck back and forth and bog down on hills. It slips often and shutters. My only advice is enjoy the car rentals and buy an extended warranty if you don't already have one. The car will either be recalled or just shut down on its own.. There are some reputable automotive warranty companies out there so extend when yours is about to expire. I have 27000 miles on my ford focus titanium with the automatic six speed. Fingers crossed for a recall, but I wouldn't hold my breath... stay positive.

My 2012 Titanium Ford Focus is going into the shop for the 3rd time for the same transmission stuttering, grinding sound. From the start, the car has been hesitating/jerking/stuttering/grinding to the point that it makes myself and passengers feel unsafe. It's unclear if I'll be able to make left turns because the hesitation is so bad now. I know this is a common problem here. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has nearly 500 reports of this exact problem for years 2011-2013. Make Ford do something about this!

Bought a Ford Focus Titanium 2012 with dual-clutch automatic transmission. From DAY ONE, it has bucked, stuttered, jolted, grinded, whined, stalled and shaky on hills, rolls back on hills, slips in and out and off gear, and any and all other words to describe "defective" and what's worse, Ford knew about these problems in defective manufacturing since 2011, behind the scenes issuing TSPs to their dealers admitting the problem, then blaming the drivers... There are numerous class actions filed: PA, NY, CA, and now FL. I can attest to all of the problems listed in each suit and on every blog of the subject. I have hired an attorney to join the mix because I am fed up with Ford telling us all "this is 'normal'" OR my all-time favorite "your car is programmed to respond to how you drive it; you are not driving it properly!!" Really?

I have had my 2012 Ford Focus SE for 1 year and have had multiple problems with it. It jerks and shudders and it has recently started burning a lot of gas. I've taken it to be fixed and have been told there's nothing wrong with it. It's supposed to drive like that. I will probably never buy another Ford again.

Drove the car off the dealer lot, everything was ok. After only 800 miles on car, the transmission starts to have a mind of its own. It jerks, shutters, don't know what gear it should be in. Sometimes it's a good day and others, I want to drive the car off a cliff. After reading the comments on the site, I decided to go with the flow. It's not going to get fix. So now I can have a new car that runs like it's more than 10 years old with over 100k miles on it. Thank you Ford, burn in hell.

Bought a 2014 Ford Focus new in September of 2013. This is an SE model with the 6 speed automatic, or automated manual as they like to say. It has always been jerky to a point which I got used to and actually didn't bother me. After about 7,000 miles on the car the transmission started to shudder really badly between first and second gear. I had it to my dealer on August 11th, 2014 and they did a new transmission flash. Upon leaving the dealer it was actually shifting worse and was now grinding from 1st to 2nd gear. I called the dealer and they said it needed to get used to my driving habits again and said to wait. After a few days it did smooth out some, feeling more like when I bought it new, however with occasional shudder like before. It also slipped more than once as well. It now shifts.... okay. But every now and then still shudders and struggles. It will be going to the dealer again shortly so a mechanic can tear it apart to look at it. Currently under 11,000 miles on the car.

My 2014 Ford Focus with the automatic is a POS. It hesitates between gears and has terrible dead spots when shifting on an incline. It seems to get worse when the AC is on. I took it into the dealer for this problem and as soon as I checked in at service, they gave me a two-page handout talking about how the transmission is different from other automatics and the characteristics of it. Well the tech looked at it. I was told it was within "spec" and there was nothing they could do and that Ford was aware of problems with this transmission and was trying to fix it with updates. Ford and its dealers are trying to pass lemons off on the public and don't seem to care about the customers.

We presently have our 2012 focus in the shop... for transmission issues... for the 3rd time... It was last repaired 6 months ago. We have had to put 2000.00 into this car... I have recently found out that Ford is giving longer warranties now. Well I have been without a car once again for 2 weeks because the Ford dealer can't get parts. We had tried to have our car repaired last time by another garage but was told he couldn't get parts because Ford gives them to their dealers and there is a constant problem with this transmission... as we well know! Prior to this car we had a new Ford Escape... same problem... We had 2 transmissions replaced! This is ridiculous since Ford knows these parts are defective!

First I purchased a 2013 Fiesta, my first automatic (I had only driven manuals before). At 27000 miles, it had to have new transmission. This new transmission lasted a whole 3 weeks and went bad again. I was even told by service guy at local dealership that it was the new transmission that had been put into this car that was new that year. So my husband and I talked with manager of local dealership. We explained to them my occupation as a nurse for hospice required me to drive a lot of miles and to have to be out all hours of night at times and I had to have something I could depend on that was going to be reliable. They showed us the Ford Focus, said it was a 2012 and had a different type of transmission in it and the car was very dependable, reliable and just plainly better built than the Fiesta. So we bought it.

I purchased this car in March 2013, brand new, with 50 miles on it. During the first month of driving the car I noticed that it struggled to change gears. The dealership told me the car is learning how I drive and it would take time to fully adjust to my acceleration patterns. At 13,000 miles I knew there was definitely something wrong, as the car was shuddering when I attempted to accelerate. An awful grinding noise was being made when I stepped on the gas. In August 2013 I brought the car to Ford Dealership #1 and was told the issue was normal for my model of car. I insisted it was not normal for ANY car, but they told me due to the style of transmission I had, it just shudders.

I have a 2007 Focus PZEV. AT. It has vibration into the cabin at certain RPM. I heard it is the motor mounts but the garage says they are ok. Cost to replace them anyway? $600. Seems like a lot for a car with less than 50K on it. It absolutely does not like hard accelerating in hot weather with AC. And forget about climbing hills with 2 people in the car w/ AC on. Under normal, everyday driving in the city w/o AC and in cool weather Or with VERY easy driving in moderately warm weather with AC on and with just driver in the car, it's ok as long as you don't hit the gas.

Just bought the 2014 focus titanium hatchback. Not even due for its first payment and sitting in the shop. It holds water in the driver's rear door and I mean a lot of water. Is even damp inside even from a slight shower, god forbid taking it through the car wash. They said it's "normal".

We have 2012 Ford Focus with 22,000 miles on it. We been going back to Ford with same problems. Loss acceleration while sitting at red light, middle of intersection, jumping on highway, going around corner. Almost got hit twice because of it. They tell me they can't find anything wrong with it. Plus we got shakes and vibrates and noise. Had recall on car drifts back when you turn your motor off in park. But it still does it. Parking brake lock up. They did put new handle on it. Just had it in again because of problems and we got appointment this Monday they told us it is because we got seals in transmission leaking. I don't know how that is going to fix anything. They never told us that it was class action suit for the same problems.

I have a Ford Focus 2012, with problems with ignition. Everything works. Battery is in a good condition but the car not starts.

2012 ford focus se - I noticed about a year ago that the car would not start right away. It had a hesitation when turning the key to start. I would also notice that the rpm's would rev up and then go back to normal. Just recently my wife and I were driving to a birthday party when the car engine shut off, pulled to the side of the road and car did restart. From reading the forums that a lot of people are having the same problem. You can mention it to the Ford dealership but they do not know what is going on. Oh I forgot I also had an incident where I started the car then put in reverse and no movement. Same when I put into drive. Shut car off, restarted and it worked again. From the sounds of it Ford should be recalling these vehicles. I was looking at buying a Ford edge, but this has been put on hold.

I bought my 2013 Focus in Jan 2013. Right from the start, I started having transmission problems. Took it to the dealership and listen to this!! They told my husband that it was shaking and losing power while shifting into 2nd gear, that he probably was using the brake instead of the gas pedal. I've had it just over a year and only 9000 miles on it as I'm afraid to take it on a trip as it takes too long to get into 2nd and the car won't go over 10 miles a hour!

2013 ford focus transmission problems. 1 week after I bought the car I called the dealership and they acted like they knew nothing about any issues that are going on with the transmission. After about 2 weeks I brought back to dealership and I also called Ford. Ford said it's a double clutch transmission and it acts like a standard when you pop the clutch from a stop. It's suppose to save you gas. After the dealership had it the problem seemed to be better but this last week it's gotten a lot worse and now the some kind of metal on metal sound coming from the transmission from a stop. Well back to the dealership. To be continued.....

3rd time in with a "stop safely now" light on my Fusion Hybrid. They've had car for 8 days on 2 occasions. 1st repair $850 for new water pump. None of their techs can "recreate" the warning but they took it home, drove it 50 miles and I've seen it 4 times. Nobody knows, no manager in, no answers, no eye contact... beyond disappointing.

3 times I've been told that Ford's Regional Customer Service Representative would contact me within 1 business day, and 3 times this did not happen. Not only have I put up with a subpar transmission in my 2012 Ford Focus Titanium Hatchback, I've had to waste a lot of my time on the phone with Ford's customer support re-explaining my situation, at Ford service centers, with rental cars (plus paying the rental car insurance fee), and of course the process is still on pause and I have no idea if Ford will stand by their product and honor their warranty.

I purchased a 2012 Ford Focus 18 months ago and have 22,000 miles on the car.. Recently I noticed a grinding and shuttering noise when the automatic transmission shifts from 1st to 2nd gear, and it's doing it more often. I filed a complaint with the Transportation Safe Board and haven't heard nothing back. With all the complaints which seem to be thousands you would think there would be a recall. The car goes to the dealer next week but I'm not counting on the problem being resolved. This on top of problems with the touch screen and the wheels discoloring.

We HAD a 2012 Ford focus hatchback. When we first got the car there was chips in the paint and chips in the windshield, along with a scratch on the bumper. We were told that it would be taken care of. The chips in both the hood and windshield were not done, and just the bumper replaced. We mentioned this in a phone call and was told they would look into it. Nothing was done, nor did we ever hear back. Needless to say the windshield got a larger crack in it and paint was flaking like no tomorrow.

Transmission does not work correctly, lags, and rattles. Brought the car in for rattling and the dealer (all-American ford) said it's normal???? What the f???

Bought a rebuild 2013 ford focus with only 2 thousand miles and already having transmission problems. Talk to 2 dealers in Indianapolis said they could not help me. Not sure this problem is able to be fix. I have grand kids I drive around. This car is not safe. This car has almost stall for me three times and will not shift right. Someone had almost hit me because of ford focus transmission problems.

I have a 2012 Ford Focus that has been in the shop because it keeps losing all power while driving down the road. The first time it happened was when I had 27,000 miles on the car. Was told there was nothing wrong with it. Next incident happened just a few weeks ago with 66,000 miles on the car. I was driving down the highway and car just quit going. RPMs went clear over like I was revving the engine. The clutch was rebuilt. One week later, I had my children in the car with me when I went to make a left-hand turn into oncoming traffic on a highway. The car violently lurched forward into the street and lost all power, same as before. Only by the grace of GOD were we not killed in this incident. It is now back in the shop awaiting a TCM. From what I have read online it's still not going to make this car safe to drive. I HATE this car. There are NUMEROUS complaints about this very thing yet nothing is being done. RIDICULOUS! People should not have to die first. This car is junk.

2014 Ford Focus SE - We bought this car at the end of July 2013 at Ridgehill Ford in Cambridge ON. When we were looking at the Fiesta originally (same tranny as focus) we told the salesman that we wanted an automatic. We stated that the car will "mainly" be for myself and my daughter who is learning to drive. My husband does drive it on the weekends to let his gas pig rest. We purchased the Focus over the Fiesta as it is a bit roomier. At NO TIME did the salesman EVER explain the transmission and how it works. If he had we would have upgraded to a Fusion with a "normal" tranny. If I wanted a car that drove like a standard we would have purchased a standard. We have had it in the shop probably every five or six weeks for one issue or another. The car drives horribly. It lurches and jerks and misses gears and feels like it is going to stall all the time. Yesterday it felt like it missed two gears and went into overdrive. I thought I was going to go through the window. It has been in the shop 6 or 7 times for transmission and computer reset which never helps.

I have read many complaints about the 2012-2013 Ford Focus. Like many, I had problems with my car from the purchase date. I kept taking it back to dealership and other mechanics complaining about transmission being sluggish and not shifting properly. Also complained about the steering being tight and hard to maintain, I now have a shoulder problem from steering difficulties. Mechanics even told me the car adjusted to my driving (like I was driving it wrong). Then they said it was due for a transmission update.

I bought my focus st from Brant County Ford in Brantford Ontario. The first 3 months I had to have the clutch replaced. The wife bought a fiesta from the same place and has had the same issues, nothing but problems and absolutely the worst customer service I have ever experienced. So we followed the chain of command to complain and now Brant County refuses to service our cars. Stay away from Fords, they don't stand behind their products always passing the buck, never buying a ford ever again.

I keep taking my Ford back to the dealership with a rattle in the transmission; three times they tell me this is normal. I've never bought a brand new car before with a rattley transmission. Every time I take it back under the warranty I'm sure they charge a hefty bill. Of course the dealership doesn't want to fix it. They are making a fortune off a Ford. Come on Ford, admit you made a mistake with this tranny.

Please help me. My 2011 ford focus is having transmission problems. Like tens of thousands of other owners. My local dealership won't help me. My warranty expired a month ago. If ford monitors this please contact me. I am disabled and need my car fixed. I love my focus and I understand this is a part issue with my model make and year. I just want my car to work again safely. I have 3 kids. It shakes so bad on the freeway I can't drive it unless it's emergency. I can't afford to pay for a factory issue. I'm a loyal ford customer. My daddy owned 3 fords. I trust you will make it right.

I bought the 2013 focus and had problems where it feels like it hesitates when it shifts and feels like it has no power. I took it to the Manteca Ford a couple times. The guy there said my automatic car has a transmission like a stick so it's Going to jerk like that. So today I got a paper from a lawyer saying that there's a problem with these cars and they can help. I will be calling them.

We bought a 2013 Ford Focus in last year 9,000 miles so far. Car has been the shop a couple of times. Clutch kit was replaced because car overheated at dodger stadium! Car makes noises accelerating and jerks forward. Galpin Ford says that's how that car is and transmission does that. So annoyed. Has anyone been successful proving it's a lemon car??? I hope that car gets recalled!!

I bought the car with 16K miles on it. I got great mileage, it zipped around, the only thing that was wrong at the beginning was that sometimes it was difficult to get it into reverse. I worked around that by shifting into first, then into reverse, which seemed to work most times. Now I just back into my driveway so I don't have to deal with reverse in the mornings when it's cold. Then came the sticking gears, especially when it's cold. It sticks worst in first, so sometimes I just skip first at stops and stay in second. Pain in the butt. Now the accelerator sticks whenever it decides, but usually when I am going up a hill and I actually need gas to make it up the hill. Funny how that works. What happened to when they made cars that actually worked and you didn't have to be panicked whenever you had to drive somewhere?

2013 Focus - Purchased last Aug. After 4500 miles acted like front tires were skipping around corners. Now at 8900 miles, it's really bad jerking on take off, picking the wrong gear, chattering jumping gears and surging on take off. The mechanic at Ford in e. Peoria IL said it's a new transmission and that's just the way it is. Sounds like optional lie #426. I hope they will fix it with more trouble. I'll try to get them to look at it again but from what I'm hearing from others it's a lost cause. Never again! I am afraid people are going to be injured or worse.

Zetec engine 2.0 ltr - Does anyone know how to get rid of engine light on a 2003 ford focus. Cat was blocked so I knocked it all out. Now engine light won't stay off.

I brought my Focus into Ford because it jerks like crazy. The first time they handed me a piece of paper stating that it's the type of transmission in the car. I complained again and received the same piece of paper. I brought it in again and they changed a seal on the trans. It was good for about a month. I brought it again because it jerks all the time after slowing down or coming to a stop; going up hill when you take your foot off the brake it rolls back. The dealer told me there was no leak and they claim they rode it around and there is nothing they can do, it's the trans and that how it works. Well, there is something I can do, never buy another Ford. My friends have Ford Focus and Fiesta, also will never buy from Ford again. Ford should have handed us this piece of paper before we bought the cars, then maybe we would have reconsidered spending $18,000 to $21,000 on that vehicle and upgraded to a Fusion for a few more $1,000.

I have had problems with my 2013 ford focus ever since I purchased it last March. First I brought it in for the transmission making a lot of noise when it was shifting & I got told that it was just a new car and to drive it for a few thousand miles. After 3,000 miles I brought it back again because it starting jerking when the transmission would shift, that time I got told that was normal & that was the way it was made. A few months later I brought it back again cause it was shifting much harder than before, I then got told that nothing was wrong with it. It is now in the shop with transmission clutch problems & a radiator leak that seems to be a mystery to them. It has been in the shop going on 10 days now. : (

My new Focus was a disaster from the start. By the time it hit 22,000 miles, it was on its second engine! I had spent 54 days without it as the so called Ford "mechanics" destroyed more of it! Fortunately, at the time, I lived in California. There are strict consumer protection laws there and after the car almost killed me, due to the mechanics trapping the ignition wire between the engine and transmission. The car locked up at 70 MPH and ruined the drive line and front wheel bearings. I called the Ford complaint line and they kept a record of my calls/complaint

I purchased a 2014 Focus last month. It has been in the shop twice. It started out sounding like I ran over something metal. Then, it sounded like loose metal clanging together under the car. It was sluggish from the start and didn't shift smoothly. They told me it was normal and would pass with time. I did not experience most of this during the very short test drive as I was talking to the salesperson asking questions. I trusted Ford and was not aware of all these issues since 2012. I just came home with the car and it jerked really hard as I slowly left an intersection. I understand Ford is aware that I contacted BBB regarding Lemon Law. They called me and said they will not give me my money back!

2014 Ford Focus Titanium - We've had our focus only a year and a half and have had it in the shop 5 times, 3 for transmission issues. They replaced the transmission and now less than a year later it is starting to have the same transmission issues again. I drive 90 miles a day and thought I was buying something dependable. I'm so unhappy and disappointed. First and last Ford I will ever buy.

Have a 2013 Focus SE Purchased in March 2013, now in May 2014 with 12K on it. It is now 4th time in shop since Thanksgiving. Transmission Leak seal replace. Clutch slave replace, more leaking seals replaced and new clutch. Car almost died on me on I-95 at 11 at night. Next day would not start. Told today needed a new Electronic Throttle. Was also told by the tow truck driver that Exhaust Manifold was very loose! Screws not tight. Brought to original dealer and they were rude, said couldn't take any responsibility for another dealer's work! I am frankly ready to lemon law this car! I am afraid to take it on the highway now, and where I live that's the main way of getting around.

I bought a 2014 ford focus in Oct. 2. Week after I bought it the check engine light came on. It was the thermostat sensor and the door molding would not stay on so I took it back in because water was getting under the door then about 3 weeks later engine light come back on. Also at this time still have problems with water getting under doors. Well they put another thermostat in it. Kept it 3 weeks, said they could not find a leak. Got home with car, open door and water came out from inside door. I tried to get them to replace the car but was told it did not qualify for the lemon law but been in shop getting worked on numerous time. Am not happy with car at all. Don't feel it will last till I get it paid for after so many problems right from the start and the same problems over and over. They said the water under doors was normal.

I have a 2012 Focus with 12,900 miles on it. I experienced a transmission issue and I am now awaiting parts so that the dealer can repair the seals. I asked the head of the service department if this was common to see a Focus with low miles on it with this problem and he said, "We do see it." I'm sure they will repair it but here is my concern. I bought a new car so I would have reliable transportation. It appears from others that this may not be a one-time problem. If I trade it in, I lose thousands. If I keep it, it may be in shop a lot. Seems unfair.

We bought our 2013 Ford Focus SE last year and now have 18000 miles on the odometer. We had to take it for service because the car would shudder when you accelerated. We were told that it was in the clutch system and that there had been many others with the same problem. Ford replaced the clutch and told us it would take a while for the new clutch to shift smoothly. The shuddering never went away and we took it back for service about a month ago. The service department said that it need adjustment and that Ford had changed its acceptable shuddering limits. We are still having problems and will be taking it back again. We have been told that there is a class action lawsuit because many new Fords have this problem.

I have a 2012 Ford Focus. It has 6K miles on it and has an acceleration problem. There is a scrubbing noise when I try to accelerate and it has problems shifting gears. This will be the second time back to the dealership where they don't seem to know what is wrong. This is a Company Vehicle and my peers are having the same issues.

I bought my car Ford Focus 2012 1.6 auto TREND. My car rolling back while D gear, then software update and found vibration while 1st, 2nd gear. Traffic jam is make it more. Ford Thailand inform me my car vibration is below 250 RPM. Is it Ford standard? Is it right? Can you explain for me?

Same as everyone else here with transmission problems, lack of care from dealership, and what's even worse no interest sadly probably from the Ford company. Bought my 2014 Focus SE 2 months ago, since then it drives sluggish like a manual, steering froze up on me,(had to replace the steering column) and gas mileage reader way off. And yes, making payments... For the first time in my life with my 4th Ford I am really unhappy!! Nothing worse than feeling unsafe in your vehicle, and paying for something you hate for the next few years!!

I have a 2012 Ford Focus with 6700 miles on it. I have had problems with acceleration. When you come to a stop and try to start the car it either jerks or there is no acceleration at all. At about 2,000 miles I had to have my battery changed twice because when I set the car to have the headlights come on automatically and I lock the car the lights would come on even when the car was off. Latest problem which seemed the least important was that the Sync Screen went off only to come on the next day. I took the car to the dealer believing all he would have to do is update Sync.

Like many folks, we purchased a Ford Focus 8 months ago. A 2013 model which the sales person said would provide us with a 'rough break-in period.' No details, just a clear statement of fact. We encountered some of the problem during the test drive, but, again we were told it would go away. Well, 8 months and 16,000 miles later, the trouble transmission that hundreds of Focus drivers experience everyday continues. Big Ford reps keep the service department staff from completing a complete diagnostic test, told them stop. The staff drove our car and confirmed the shaking, surging, noise, a lack of control during acceleration, turning corners, etc. Poor performance and unsafe car because of these known issues (since 2012). Will pursue a settlement via BBB. If that does not work, the Lemon Law. We spent too much money to be lied to about a known defect and then Big Ford makes it difficult to find a solution. DO NOT BUY A FOCUS OR ANY OTHER FORD VEHICLE WITH THE DUAL TRANSMISSION!

I bought a new Focus approximately 6 months ago and it has never run right. It has only 4,000 miles on it. The transmission grinds and sounds terrible, and the car lurches whenever stopped at a light or stop sign. I have had it in Ford's repair shop more than once and, even though the mechanics know that this is a problem with these cars, (they might get it to run for a couple of weeks or so without issue and then the problem comes back) and the dealership will not make good on the fact that this car hasn't been right since the day I bought it, the only thing the dealership/Ford will do "for me" is buy it back at the depreciated value, which leaves me upside down on the loan by several thousand dollars.

With only 15,000 miles, my car started to falter when switching between 2rd and 3rd gears while accelerating. The sensation was similar to the gear switching that happens when (while driving with a manual transmission) switching between gears and not giving the car quite enough gas. Halting. When this happens, acceleration seems to be tempered too, so I can't quickly accelerate to ensure I'm not hovering in the speed range where the switching of gears happens.

I can be driving and all of a sudden (2007 Focus) will feel like it's dragging and losing power. I will put the clutch in to shift down and will do a nose dive like I applied the brakes. Sometimes the power will come back if I keep driving for several miles. I have been trying to be more patient when starting the car; I let all the dinging stop to allow the computer to do its thinking and setting. This has helped some but the car still loses power and feels like its dragging (happens so intermittently). The cruise also doesn't work unless you hold the clutch pedal up. Mechanic is waiting for me and will replace clutch sensor switches. BUT like everyone else, it only does it to me, not the mechanic. I was also told not to use the emergency brake because it probably was sticking or freezing.

I initially took my unit for service in July 2013, just 11 months after I purchased it. It had a really bad noise in the front which I would hear every time I would take speed reducer bumps. It was also stalling if I would stop and then start driving again. They checked the unit at Caguas Expressway Motors and found nothing supposedly. Mind you this was after 2 weeks of having my car in their hands. So they gave me my car back. Still had the same problems. Kept driving it and just thought it was me being too picky. Drove it like this until February of this year and took it for check-up to a different service center, reported the same problems and they found the problems I was complaining about. They had to change the clutch in the transmission and the front axles.

In response to the many complaints and reviews I have seen on the internet I am so upset that my 2013 Ford Focus fits right in with your complaints. To date my Focus has been in the care of several local Ford Dealerships with these issues (3) times. First trip to the dealership began after having it for about 2 months. I begin to hear this horrible sound when my car shifted from one gear to another along with not wanting to accelerate at stop signs, red lights, etc, came close to having a serious rear end collision due to the fact that I could not even move and everyone behind me had, so the first trip I was told "Oh, that's the characteristics to that transmission, and you will have to get used to it."

I drive 30k miles per year. This car is solid, fun to drive, and with the rear seats down it has good room for moving larger items. I average 28 to 31 MPG. Highly recommended.

2014 FORD FOCUS - We bought this car brand new and as soon as we drove it a couple days, we noticed that you constantly have to correct the steering at higher speeds, it's way too sensitive and tight. Ford says there's no adjustment for this and I've seen a lot of complaints. Also the transmission doesn't seem to always know what gear it wants to be in, very clunky and jerky at times. So to summarize I would not recommend this car at all and can't wait to trade it in!!!!!

In 2012 we purchased a Ford Focus, by August of the following year the clutch and transmission went out, it ended up at Wildcat Ford for 3-4 weeks. The car has never ran right since, this car is a death trap, I have had it in the shop in Lexington Kentucky, Gary Smith Ford, Tom Wood Ford, Ford in Atlanta, Don Hines Ford for the same issues. The comments you get from employees: it's got inherent problems, and this is from Management. I have met several employees who are apologetic for this car, Ford Focus sales are down for a reason. I went all the way to the CEO and he gives it to a secretary to deal with, though she was the only one who tried to fix this issue, in the end she did nothing. I was even told that the consumer was to be told about the operating system in this car, but was never told anything. It's all about units not loyal customers. My goal is to be heard, and to help all the other Ford owners who are being deceived and lied to about the Ford Focus! I would like to start a class action lawsuit . And feel that if everyone gets on board, Ford will pay attention.

My mom purchased a used Ford Focus in November of 2013. We are experiencing the same problems of like the transmission slipping… power, then no power, engine light on and the worst of all the CAR ROLLS BACK IF ON A SMALL INCLINE. SOMEBODY IS GOING TO GET KILLED. Pulling out onto a highway to merge and all of a sudden you are going NOWHERE.

I have had an issue with this vehicle since the first month at 300 miles. It had a lot of hesitation and just not very consistent. When I took the vehicle to get the car checked out, they responded with...It's a new car and that it would be self-adjusting according to my driving for the first month or two. I disregarded the issues reluctantly and continued to drive the vehicle. That was my first mistake. From there, the hesitation became stalling and gear problems. Stalling at least once a month.

Around the door of my 2013 Ford Focus (less than 5,000 miles) there is a rubber seal. This rubber has become torn. The problem as I was told by the Williamsburg Ford Dealership is when I get in and out my wallet tears this rubber. Because this is caused by me getting in and out of the car, the dealership will not honor my warranty. I have also surfaced this issue with Ford Motor Company and they decided it was from "outside interference" (normal use by getting in and out of the car) and would not stand by their warranty. I contend this is a design flaw. It was caused by my wallet while I was entering and exiting the vehicle. It was not from intentional or willful damage. It was not from "outside interference" which would mean someone or something was rubbed against it intentionally.

I bought a 2007 ford focus brand new and have had no real problems until it reach 59,600 or so miles. In May 2013 I was driving and my car started lurching at the speed between 20 and forty (somewhere in first gear), the overdrive light came on. It never did it again until a month later--it was so bad and racing that I had it towed. Once the dealer tested it, it failed to act up so they guessed after 3 weeks and put in a solenoid for first gear in transmission. Car was fine but I would still notice a weird hesitation sometimes at take off up until 40 miles an hour. I also had to repace a few other things so that repair was a $500 bill.

In February 2013, my husband and I purchased a 2013 Ford Focus from Brewster Ford in NY. Unfortunately, our car has never worked correctly. It randomly loses power. It feels like the gas pedal doesn't respond sometimes when we try to accelerate. Our car is currently in their service center for the 4th attempt to repair the problem without any intervention. Three of the master mechanics say they have driven the car multiple times without repairing anything because they claim that they cannot recreate the problem.

I have 2013 Ford Focus SE. I don't have a bit of problems with my transmission, yea it was a little funky at first to get used to driving it. But you know what, these transmissions have a learning curve, just as we do!! I think it's a fun car to drive. Seeing as how I can put it in "S" and get the manual shift. Now mind you, my driving style does vary. There are days that I, take it easy so to speak, and most days I drive it pretty hard. The car is sluggish at low rpms and speed, ( it's a 4 cylinder)!! You're getting most of your power from around 3500 rpms on u!

I purchased a brand new 2013 model Ford Focus in January 2013. The car has exhibited various mechanical characteristics that I believe are unsafe including:

I have 2013 Focus hatchback with the 6-speed auto. Quite simply the transmission is awful! I'm an engineer by education (Bachelors & Masters) and by trade and there is not another car that I'm aware of that has ever operated by design to shudder, lurch, hesitate and clank like this transmission does. Its on its 3rd trip to the dealer service to see what they'll do, but I'm skeptical they are wiling or able to fix it. When the regional CSM tells me that shuddering after gear shifts, the occasional clanking metal sound and the hesitation are normal, uh.. Houston we have a problem.. a big, big, big problem!

So...in January 2013 I acquired a Focus - Named Foxy by my gf. I opted for the Titanium model, all the bells and whistles on it. By week 2 I discovered that many Ford Sync features are not available in Canada, yet this was a selling point for the sales person...? Did you think I wouldn't find out? My dealership visits since then:

I bought a Ford Focus Titanium in 2012 and after 6 months encountered the shuddering problems, jerky motion on acceleration and rough idling. I took it back and had some adjustments done. Even after that the car was terrible and not smooth. All the Ford adviser says the same thing - it's a dual dry clutch and it's the way it drives! They must be reading the same manual. Early this year I took it back and they replaced the transmission. Now it's been 6 10 months and the problem still exist.

I just got my Focus back on November 5th, after a month. I was told that there was a faulty part in the clutch that was causing most of the problems. I have to say that I can now barely feel my car shift as I slow down, pick up speed, etc. I am still paranoid, as I keep thinking it is going to start jerking, and shuddering, and just being downright scary; but it seems to be driving and shifting just fine. I am hoping that this takes care of any problems. I wanted to update the status of my Focus, as I felt that was the fair and right thing to do.

I also has a Ford Focus (2012) (Cupcake~named by my 8-yr-old). And bought it on Oct-15-2012. Ran great til Sept-2013 - it started jerking, felt like it was shifting. I noticed it when I reversed it, to park and in heavy traffic. Felt as if I was driving a stick shift (I don't know how to drive stick). Took it in to a dealer (not where I bought it) closer to work and said it was the "oil" needed to be change. So it was - under warranty. Felt okay for a while. In Oct. first week, it started up again. I took it to where I bought the car. It needed a "part" so I used a rental for 3 weeks - it drove nice.

I bought my 2013 Ford Focus in Nov. 2012. Early in 2013 I noticed uneven shifting, and jerking. I finally took it to the dealer, and it was mentioned that there was a problem. I asked if there was a recall, and I was told, "No". They did some adjusting but the problem returned shortly after I got the car back. This has been on-going for months now. As of Oct. 2, 2013, my pretty little Ford Focus (nicknamed Snowflake) has been sitting at the dealer in the shop. Then it sits outside, then it is back inside, then it is outside....again. Now it is 'gone', I assume back in the shop. It is now Nov. 3, 2013. I have had a loaner car, (C-Max) which drives like a dream, shifts so quietly you can hardly feel it.

I have similar issues to everyone else. Most recently, I was pulling up my driveway. Halfway up, the car fell out of gear, and the car began to roll backwards down the hill. I hadn't stopped. My foot was still pressed down on the gas pedal, but the car began to rev into very high RPM. I picked my foot up off the gas, and then placed it back down. Again, the car revved into high RPM but did not move. By this point, I was at the bottom of the driveway. On the third attempt, the car shot forward back into gear and up the hill. Lucky for me, there weren't any old ladies, or garage sides nearby. When I brought it in to be looked at, same story, propaganda printout about how it's normal, and the service tech proceeded to tell me that what I thought was dangerous, was actually just normal performance. Funny this is my fourth car, and the only automatic transmission that does this. I get that the shuddering is normal for a DCT, but falling out of gear? Give me a break. It's been in the shop twice now, and will continue to be until I can lemon law my car.

I purchased a 2013 Ford Focus. At first, there was some funny shifting (only happened a couple of times) with the auto transmission but I now have 7500 miles on the car and it drives great with no problems. I have read that the car has to learn how you drive. That must have happened as I have no complaints so far.

In addition to transmission-related grinding, shuddering and halting described by virtually every other reviewer, I have experienced the following problems: At 5,500 miles, the "body control module" failed, resulting in loss of instruments, headlamps, tail lights, turn signals, etc. The car was, of course, not road worthy, and required 3 days of repairs. At 9,000 miles, "audio control module" failed, requiring two days of repairs. The vehicle's electrical system is still not quite right; occasionally a "shorting" sound can be heard from the instrument cluster. This sound is very audible and, in light of past experience, unsettling. More recently, at 26,000 miles, a rear bearing required replacing. This repair took 2.5 days. Finally, a clutch requires replacing. The part is on back order, and the repair will ultimately take another 2.5 days. So, in summary, in 26,000 miles, my 2012 Ford Focus has required 4 major, unrelated repairs and a dozen trips to the dealership (for diagnosis as well as repair). The conclusion that this vehicle is substandard in many respects is unavoidable. Car buyers should unquestionably avoid this vehicle, and Ford should be compelled to make owners whole (i.e., sign me up for any class action).

I bought my 2012 Ford Focus a year ago. Around 8,000 miles, starting noticing major rolling issues on even a slight incline. Now I have to gun it just to get up a hill and it doesn't like going into gear. In July 2013, it started hesitating, vibrating and stuttering - just like everyone else on the website when going from a stop. Almost got into an accident a month ago trying to merge from on ramp into traffic on highway - it wouldn't shift into gear. It was terrifying - the car was hesitating while I had my foot on the gas. It started shaking so bad I was sure it was going to stall (it didn't). This is a daily occurrence, especially in the city.

After purchasing my 2013 Ford Focus..... driving on the way home, the transmission was having trouble shifting. I brought it back there at 203 miles. They stated that jerking, sputtering, hesitating and surging would go away at 3000 miles. Here I am after going back to the dealer 5 times my car is worst than ever. I avoid driving it as much as possible. It is uncomfortable on my neck to drive this car it jerks so much. I am scared to drive on freeways due to hesitation. The transmissions are horrible. A Ford Service Manager told me that Ford outsourced the transmission parts and the company didn't do them to speck, and Ford put them in anyway. The Ford dealership said they get about 3-4 a week in with the same unfixable problem.

I bought a brand new Ford Focus 2013. I hate this car, does not get good gas mileage. No power at all, does not shift right. Will never buy another. It is crap...

The battery light on the dashboard remains on while driving. The car shut down and I changed the battery but the battery light is remaining on. I am afraid to drive the car because I fear it will shut down again.

I have always bought Fords... NOT anymore. I bought a Focus NEW of course. I wanted the High Gas Mileage. DID NOT GET IT!!!! The transmission auto does not shift right and has caused me some safety problems because some times it will not shift and others it downshifts when it should not. You can not rely on the power. It is just a matter of time before I am going to get hit. Hope I live through it! Took the car to Randy Reeds Planet Ford. They said that there was nothing they could do. And that they really did not care.

Just posting on here to justify things people are complaining about (excluding the 2012 Focus, total trash) test drove one and my 2003 is more peppy. Anyhow a lot of the common issues is the ignition sticking and alternators go bad with these models. If you have AAA, just call them and they'll replace your ignition. Of course they will only replace it if the car doesn't start (replaced mine once). Just jiggle your steering wheel and turn your key, should get it out.

We bought a 2012 Focus and have had trouble with which sounds like the transmission slipping, and when A/C is on we hear some grinding. We have brought it in to the dealer only to get the same answer every time - that the Ford company say it's normal. Well it’s NOT normal and I will not buy a Ford again if that's the way they deal with problems!!!! FORD, FIX IT!!!!!! IM SO FRUSTRATED!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Last Oct. 2012 I bought New 2012 Ford Focus, and I always had a Ford, this time very disappointed I finance $23,000 and it's not worth it. The 1st week the car vibrating while driving at stop sign and a/c and heater is on. The dealer stated that was problem with those car, that I wasn't the only customer complaints. Also when I took it to 1st time service they told me the same thing, and service person said but it's good car. I took it again. They reprogrammed the transmission. The car is worst; my gas mileage is less. The dealer don't care that business.

Just bought a beautiful ruby red 2013 SE 3 days ago. I drive from Killeen to Austin, 132 miles round trip. Car runs, handles, responds excellent! Will update in 30 days if any issues.

I am having issues with the vehicle vibrating while driving or at stop sign while A/C or heater is on. If I turn them off, it stops. Any ideas or did anyone else have this issue and know what they did to repair it? I took it to a shop and they just told me it was because vehicle is a 4 cylinder... I was like really I have owned other 4 cylinder vehicles and didn't see this issue. My mom's car doesn't do this either. Please help if you can. Thank you.

2013-08-14, Low Tire Pressure warning light came on for the first time. Got out and saw that the right pass. side was low. Inflated to proper psi. Drove under 3 m, warning light came on, pulled over and the right rear looked low. Pulled into a service station, inflated tire, drove home & called Dealer. Told to bring car in. Drove to dealer. Checked car, told me I had been driving on flat tires & to fix would cost $$$. Same dealer performed 10000 m check up < 2 mo. rate tires in "green" condition. NOT HAPPY!!!

I purchased a 2013 Ford Focus TDCI 2.0 on 20 July 2013. I noticed shortly after the purchase that the doors do NOT lock after driving. How can this be. We also own a Ford Figo 2012 and the doors lock automatically when you drive. I called Ford and they told me it cannot be added or programmed. This is a security issue as in South Africa hijackers are everywhere.

Well, I'm really depressed now. 2 weeks ago I went in to the dealer and loved the look of the Focus. I drove it and I really liked it and the gas mileage I was going to get. Little did I know that 24 hours later I had to take it back to the dealer because when I took off from a stop, the front end was shuddering and acted like it didn't want to take off. They wouldn't tell me anything but they had to order a part and it would be a couple of days. Well here it is two weeks later and I still don't have my car back and it's still sitting in the same spot on the lot. They keep telling me the parts truck hasn't come in.

I bought a 2012 Focus. It slips backwards on hills, it shudders when accelerating out of a stop, and at speeds over 40 miles the transmission slips, causing a hazardous situation on the freeway and in traffic. I was told it was under warranty, but when I took it to the dealer, they said they could not get the car to duplicate the problem, so could not fix it.

Bought a Focus in July of 2012. It has been to 2 different dealers 5 times for shudder, shake, stall, bucking, and bolting after not taking off when you mash gas pedal. All I'm told is that there is nothing wrong with car. After getting it back yesterday, Heather at Ford customer service complaint dept told my wife, "You're just going to have to live with the way it drives. It's just the trait of that transmission." We were not told the vehicle would drive like a twenty year old worn out vehicle before we bought it. I've been driving and buying Fords for 50 years, but there will not be another one bought. It's time for a lawyer to get involved since Ford thinks I'm stupid for thinking I don't know a good car from a bad one.

My key ignition has always stuck or not turned over. The cylinder gets stuck and locked; you have to push and pull the key out. It does not always start after several attempts. Online forums show this is a common issue with Ford Focus 2000-2003, yet people have to pay and have even replaced more than once at $500.00 a pop in less than six years. These need a recall seriously fast. I can't afford something I am not responsible for.

The dealer Arlington Hts. Ford insists it's a sync problem, but I'm thinking it's an electrical problem. Sometimes I can't get my lights on. I have to turn the car off and open the door and then restart the car so the lights will work again. Sometimes it's the radio or the the setting that I have in the back up camera, the rear parking aid will be visible when I'm driving at highway speeds. The gas mileage has dropped from 39 highway to 29.

I own a 2012 Ford Focus. I have a VIP service through Ford. Every time I take my car to have the oil changed and the tires rotated, they never put air in my tires and they leave the stems off of my tires. I took my car in for recalls. There was a recall for the wiper wires. My wipers worked before the recall and now they don't. I took the car back and they tell me they can't find anything wrong. The wipers only work on the intermittent cycle. No one return phone calls; not even the service manager.

I bought a 2012 Ford Focus in July 2011. At first, it seemed to be a good car then it started falling apart. They had a recall on the windshield wiper motor then one on the transmission, which really started messing up after the dealership did adjustments on it. The car rolls back on hills and makes flapping noises. Also, at times it starts and stops like it's not getting gas. I believe in NC, they have a class action suit against Ford for what they call "limp along home." This could result in a wreck and is also kind of frightening. But of course the dealership can find nothing wrong with the car. The list price on this car was $22,000 - definitely not worth it. I have had it at two dealerships for transmission. Three times, I also contacted Ford Customer Service. I was told that Ford realizes there is a problem with the transmission, which by the way is a six-speed manual that has been altered to be an automatic. How stupid is that? But they have no solution to the problem so I guess I'm stuck with a $22,000 piece of poor American craftsmanship.

I have a 2008 Ford Focus that I am still making payments on. It has less than 66,000 miles on it and the reverse has gone out in the car. Of course, I no longer have any type of warranty since I purchased the car used 2008. I still owe $6,000 on the car. My interest rate was ridiculous. I don't want to get deeper in debt by purchasing a newer car. I have been online and see lots of complains about the Ford Focus slipping out of gear or not going in reverse. There should be a recall. I will be getting this fixed but possibly could be reimbursed if recall takes place.

This car has been in the shop approximately 20 times beginning 3 months after purchase. Mathews Ford kept saying nothing was wrong with it. Transmission was acting up when there was 12,000 miles. Finally, I took to Dutro Ford and they had to replace gaskets and clutch in the transmission. I have tried to get this car replaced and am getting nowhere since I paid cash!

I bought this car, 2012 Ford Focus, brand new in July 2012. Immediately I noticed the transmission was awful - jumpy, grinding, sputtering, popping, bouncing, unresponsive at other times. Just as thought, I was driving a manual and didn't know how. Passengers in the car would bounce around and jerk forward in response. I also noticed this horrible grinding noise in the lower gears as though something was rattling and about to fall out from under the car in the lower gear (all the way to the 4th gear) - especially noticeable on hills and left-hand turns. I called the dealership. The salesman said I had to let the car smooth out and drive it a few 1,000 miles.

Anyone looking to buy a 2012 or 2013 Focus, please beware! There is a no fix on the powershift transmission! Ford has a 2-page letter that states that common characteristics for the powershift are: Double clicking metal sounds, coast down whine-clicking sounds after the engine is turned off, low speed grinding, reverse gear whine, trailer hitching feel. This is totally unacceptable for a brand-new car. This is in no way common! I have driven Fords my whole life, and I am very disappointed.

I have a 2010 Ford Focus and the back doors do not shut when I open them. The latch inside the door is rusted beyond belief and once the back doors are open, the lock and latch won't let the door shut. I just can't believe that a 2010 car would even do such a thing. I spoke to a mechanic and he said it's due to water seeping in through the door frame. I believe Ford should pay for this problem!

My boyfriend and I bought a slightly used 2012 Ford Focus on 09-01-12. After driving the car for a couple of days, my boyfriend noticed that the transmission was not right but he thought this was just because the car was new to us. Then when driving to work, I noticed that when I stopped on any inclined street between taking the foot off the brake and placing it on the accelerator, the car rolled back quite quickly to the point that I almost hit the car behind me. Days later, I started to feel that the steering required both hands at all times. It was constantly wandering and shaky especially during turns. To top it off, on 09-27-12, something unexpected happened. I was in the driveway. I shifted from reverse to drive and the car took off at a lurch. The car accelerated so rapidly even with my foot on the brake pedal. I lost complete control of the vehicle. The car failed to slow down, hitting two vehicles and tearing down a fence.

My husband bought a 2012 Ford Focus for Christmas. It sputtered and vibrated like an old car from the beginning. It did not understand our directions to use the Sync feature. I took it to the dealership about two weeks in because of the transmission complaints. They said the car needed to learn my driving habits and once it did, it would provide a smooth ride.

My 2000 Ford Focus has just over 100,000mi. While driving on a highway, all of the coolant started shooting out from under the hood ruining the paint job. Then, the car shut down and left me stranded miles from home. I'm told that the engine is ruined so it's just been sitting in the driveway. I'm afraid if I spend the money to fix this, something else will break and I will never stop paying for repairs so I'm cutting my losses. Why was it so important to save Ford from going under? So they can keep making money and we can keep losing all of our money?

My 2001 Ford Focus has manual transmission with 68,000 mile on it. I took it in for heater problems. The repairs were made. I drove out and came back to tell them there was a strange noise. They said it was just engine noise. I've been driving for a company for 50 years, so I knew it wasn't. Driving back on a freeway a couple of weeks later at about 60MPH, all the sensor lights came on, water, engine, etc. I lost power steering and brakes. I had to find an exit to get off. I did it without killing myself and anyone else. I got the car towed to the dealer 25 miles away who had done the repairs. I told them if the engine was blown, they owed me a new car. The result, the water pump was not seated and the assembly came loose, losing all coolant. Of course, they fixed it free of charge rather than face a lawsuit from me, a female senior citizen.

Our Ford Focus 2001 has been in the shop several times in the 4 years I have owned it for struts(2), fuel pump (2), brakes and so on. The car has only 113,000 miles on it. My concern now is that when we use the air conditioner, it stalls or sputters the vehicle and no one can find a problem. I will be driving on the highway and it just stalls. Other vehicles are flying by me. In one incident, I almost was rear ended due to the stall.