Ford Focus Reviews

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.

I bought my 2012 Ford Focus Titanium in July of 2011. It had 6 miles on it. Then days later, the engine blew up and was replaced. I have never gotten more than 205 miles to a tank of gas since. That is less than 17 mpg! I've had it serviced by Ford four times and they have concluded that this is due to my driving habits. Really? I drove a Honda Civic for 12 years and averaged 26 mpg driving the same way. If, in fact, this is the best mpg that I'm going to get. I never would have bought this car. False advertising!

I normally don't get upset the first time I'm treated as if I'm an idiot; the last letter from FMC is the 3rd time. I've received my 3rd dismissive, unresponsive and remarkably ill-advised reply from FMC. Ford could not either be reached for comment or decided to provide no comments other than saying I have exceeded the limits of customer service and therefore, we are unable to be of further assistance in this matter.

I was driving and my passenger, for whatever reason or why, was all of a sudden wrapped in the seat belt and the recoil lock or mechanism would not unlock and the more she tried to get loose, the tighter the strap would pull her up to the side of the car where the shoulder strap threads through. I had to pull over and try to assist to get the belt lock to release. The more I tried to slacken it to make it release, the tighter it would pull her up the shoulder strap hinge or whatever it is called. By this time, it was a very serious matter as it had her legs pulled up to the ceiling of the car and her legs were turning blue from the blood supply being cut off.

Ford Focus ignition switch - I have the switch broken. I did it 2 years ago by a lock smith and no problems.

My husband bought me a brand new 2010 Ford Focus with six miles on it. Four days after buying it, I went to a car wash and there is a huge wear spot on the carpet on the driver's side. I took it to the dealer and they said it was from me. Okay, four months after that, the back doors would not unlock. Back to the dealer we go. They say they fixed the problem. A few more months go by, the same problem happens again. Back to the dealer we go. Now let me explain, I am 40 and I raise my grandbaby and I'm handicapped. I am trying to put a toddler in and out of his car seat through crawling between the two front seats. So anyway, the dealer fixes it again. We fell on hard times like most other Americans, so our credit score will not let us trade out to a different car.

2003 Ford Focus Wagon; Issue: intermittent problem since May 2011 - Car stalls after start up and/or after taking foot off the gas while in "park." It usually happens in the afternoon while doing local, short distance errands (less than five miles between stops). It usually starts after waiting at 45 minutes or the time it takes AAA to arrive to tow to mechanic. I have had the fuel filter, fuel pump, oxygen sensors (twice), fuel pump driver replaced by independent mechanic. I brought it to Ford dealer after third incident in two weeks. They replaced fuel pump with a genuine Ford part, as opposed to an aftermarket part, saying this would resolve the problem. That "fix" lasted approximately three weeks until yesterday, 4/19/12, when the problem happened again. I was able to start the car up and drive home after waiting at 45 minutes but am scheduled to bring the car back to the dealership tomorrow morning. I've read numerous reviews by others who are having the same stalling issue so I know this is not an isolated problem. I need specific information on what is going on with my fuel delivery system that causes my car to stall and how it is to be resolved.

I have a 2008 Ford Focus SE. I bought the car used Feb. 2011. Two months after buying it, I had a hard vibration due to cupped tires. However, the problem was fixed by the dealership at no cost to me. Later, I had to buy a new battery. The car had a hard time turning on. In the process, my connectors were corroded. I paid for it myself. I didn't go back to the dealership this time. Just recently, I replaced one tire. After seeing other key complaints, it is rather tricky to get the key in and out. I figured it was normal because with Hondas, you have to press them inward to get the key out. So, I sometimes turn the steering wheel to get the key out and sometimes wiggle the key to get it in. It seems to work. I don't use the manual door locks due to having the remote. I have no problem getting out my car. Overall, nothing major so far. Note: Never use 93 or 89 gas. It caused my car to be very loud and sound funny. I went back to 87; the noise quit. It does have a very repellant rear end. After getting rear ended by an SUV at 10-15 mph and very, very little damage, I was impressed.

I have a 2001 Ford Focus and had numerous problems with the ignition. The key would get stuck in the ignition and not turn. The first 3 or 4 times, I was able to get make it turn. It finally would not turn at all. After much fumbling, it was able to start; but after turning off, it would have the same problem. I finally took it to the dealer and said it was not under recall. The ignition switch was replaced, but I am encountering the same problem.

I was in Hannaford parking lot with my 17-month old daughter, when the key would not turn. After trying everything for about 45 minutes, I googled the problem on my cell phone. I come to find out that there are 1000's of people with the same problem. I called the dealership; I was told they have had this problem with many Ford Focuses. I called the Ford manufacturer and filled a complaint. There phone number is 1-800-392-3673 or 1-800-232-5952. The woman took my complaint and said there have not been enough complaints filed for a recall. I then called the National Highway of Safety and filed a complaint. Their number is 1-800-424-9393. Everyone needs to call both companies and file a complaint in order to have a recall. I hope this is helpful.

On Thursday, March 1, I was driving to work and the car stalled as if there was no gas. So I had it towed and got a tune up. I drove home on Monday and on Tuesday, the car stalls again. I pulled over and it started smoking and caught fire. It was totally destroyed. Nothing indicated it was overheating, nothing signals of anything wrong. So now I wait for my insurance company. Why didn't Ford send out information for their technicians to review this potential danger? I had a 2001 Ford Focus ZTE.

My 2002 Ford Focus is stalling and sputtering when you drive it constantly. I had the struts replaced on a recall 2 years ago and now I have to replace them again at my cost. The axle is going bad. The transmission is leaking. I had to replace the power steering pump and the pulley. On the left hand-side, the brakes and rotor get so hot they have to be busted off.

I purchased a brand new 2011 Ford in February 2011. I took it in for inspection on February 2012 and two tires were already shot and I'll need new brakes by next inspection if not before. I do not drive fast or erratically and I take care of my vehicle and get regular oil changes, tire rotations, and maintenance. I was shocked the Hankook tires were shot after only a year and less than 10,000 miles. This was my first brand new car in 25 years and I went back to Ford after driving Dodges for a good part of those 25 years. Ford won't do anything. I was 3 days past any warranty on the tires. I emailed Ford and they emailed the dealer and no one will do anything. I shouldn't have to spend $375 on two new tires and an alignment on a one year old vehicle. My used vehicles were better than this new one. Once this car is paid for, it will be Ford no more once again. I'm going back to my Dodges. I'm very upset and angry with Ford.

Once again after 2 years, I am spending $150.00 for an ignition. Ford needs to man up and get this fixed.

I have a 2008 Ford Focus that has 32,000 miles on it. It has started making a loud noise. I had a mechanic look at it and they state that the motor mount has gone out in it and if I replace one of them, I need to replace them all. I feel that if I purchase a brand new vehicle, I expect it to at least not break down before it is paid for. I called Ford because I have researched this and have found out that several people are having the same complaint. I think that Ford should recall this part if there are so many complaints. But when I called them, they stated that it is not covered under my five year warranty, only if it is the motor. I am very upset about the cost and the labor this is going to cost me seeing that I am on a fixed income.

When I first bought my 2005 Focus ZX4. It had 8,000 miles in . A year after purchasing, the window controls stopped working in the back and passenger from the driver's controls, and the back seat controls didn't work as well. It was still under warranty then, so it was fixed by the kind dealership. However, just after the warranty was up, the front passenger window control went out, and still doesn't work. Just this morning, at 91,000 miles, my key would not come out of the ignition.

This is regarding my 2001 Ford Focus, which has approximately 38,000 miles, garage kept, and purchased new. It will not start, even with the new battery. I checked the fuses, spark, and fuel, which is full. I checked the handbook, and hit reset button on the passenger side wall. I checked the net for recalls, and find that there were recalls on this model, but not this particular one, I am told. For this very same problem, and more. The people that I spoke with are very nice, but I saw no reflection on them. I have a hard time with the recall, on almost 700,000 units of Focus with this problem.

My 2003 Ford Focus's ignition failed at about 50,000 miles. I called Ford's customer service, my dealer. I spent $526.00 at Fremont Ford in Fremont, CA. The tow truck driver and Fremont Ford said they see a lot of this. I have found out, and have in my possession, documents showing Ford's news about a faulty part, and refused to do anything, because it would cost them too much.

I own a 2001 Ford Focus. The other day I went to put the key in the ignition and I couldn't get the key in all of the way. I tried many times and the key would only go in half way. I was stranded at work so I had to get a tow truck to bring it to the Ford Garage, a block away which cost me $94 and it would be another $306 to install a new cylinder. We changed the cylinder ourselves for less. However, the car will not actually start, because we don't have the correct codes so that the key will work. This is only one of many issues with this car. It has a bad ground wire which causes the car to hesitate while driving it, another $200 fix by Ford. The battery cables corrode every once in awhile and we have put in at least one new fuel pump. This car is nothing but a lemon.

The first time we encountered a problem, my wife could get the key all the way in the ignition and then it got stuck halfway and couldn't get it out either. I was able to remove the key with a vise grip, then I sprayed lubricant in the ignition switch and kept trying to get the key to work. When I finally got it to work, it worked for a couple of weeks, then the key acted just like before except this time, I can't get it to work at all. I can get the key all the way in but it won't turn.

I have a 2002 Ford Focus. It was a great car, until I got in a wreck. The transmission computer chip got knocked out and since then it has only been problems. My transmission slips now, and it stalls sometimes too. The struts constantly keep going bad too, so I have to keep changing tires as well. If the car has not been in a wreck it is great! I would never buy another Ford after this problem. Even if it was not Ford's problem directly, the wreck brought out all the problems early.

The car, 2005 Ford Focus, is not fully engaging in Park and this is causing the key to get stuck in the ignition. Taking the car in and out of Park will eventually cause it to allow the key to release. The car is losing power while driving now, devices shutting down including the lights and entire instrument panel, and will not engage in reverse. It drives forward but not reverse. I love this car but would buy another. This all didn't happen until 100,000+ miles. Door latches are annoying as there is way too much play but they have worked so far.

I purchased a used 2000 Focus. My wife called one day and said the key would not turn. Of course being a guy, I thought to myself, "you've got to be kidding". I arrived home to find the key would not turn. As I began to dismantle the steering column, I thought maybe I should oil the key slot. Many people don't know but key slots need lubrication for the tumblers to move properly. Low and behold, the key worked perfectly. That was last year. It's been working correctly ever since.

I own a 2002 Ford Focus that has only 78,000 miles on it. The valve seat dropped causing the #1 piston to be destroyed. The car was maintained properly. I am the lone owner of the Focus. Oil changes were done regularly.

Did Ford Motor Company have a switch pushed when my 2010 Ford Focus went out of warranty just to ** me off?

I can not even count the number of times my 2001 Focus has left me stranded on the side of the highway. I have only owned it two years and have replaced the serpentine belt and tensioner 4 times in the past year. Out of no where, the car breaks down. The belt and pulley are just gone. I have had this fixed by 4 different mechanics. Breaks front and back. Cylinders. Now the "thing" that is on the side of rt3 with radiator has fluid pouring out. I have no idea why.

I took my 2010 back to the dealer because the key wouldn't go in ignition or come out easily. They added Graphite and noted no problem. Several weeks later, after straightening my key that kept bending from the pressure, it broke in half. They replaced the cylinder and now it is happening again. I'm headed to the dealer again with no warranty.

I have a 2009 Ford Focus SEL. It has roughly 58,000 miles, all highway, since my commute to work is 125 miles round trip. The key will not turn in my ignition. I called the dealership, and they said to call a locksmith because it was probably the tumblers. Otherwise, I could have it towed to the dealership for repairs. They would not even sell me the replacement ignition so that I could do the work on my own. I had to get a replacement from an entirely different dealership. They also would not man up that this is a fairly common problem with Fords. I had to pay out of pocket for the part and repair. Ford said it wasn't covered by warranty, and that there were no recalls. Ford would not even sell me the part unless I had the work done there. I am saving my receipt. Man up, Ford, and take accountability for your shortcomings.

I bought a 2005 Ford Focus SES 2.0L in August of 2011. I love it. I’ve read several complaints on this page. I think some of you people need to either take better care of your vehicle or accept what you may get when you buy a used Vehicle. I bought mine used with 91k on it. It came with leather interior, heated seats, sun roof, and premium sound with a 6 disc CD changer, which I have upgraded with a Sony Xplode deck, USB, and aux jacks. I’ve taken my car to Tennessee twice, 933-mile drive one way, around 2000-mile round trip from my house to my dad’s drive way. I also drive my car a lot for my job, about 30 miles a day. So in little over a year, I’ve put about 16k worth of miles on it. I must say I must have just gotten a good apple from the batch.

My daughter has a 2008 Ford Focus. We have had nothing but trouble with the ignition switch. We spent $400.00 dollars on the last repair a year ago. Now, the ** thing is doing it again. You turn the key to start the car, and nothing happens. You wiggle, and push in on the key, and then it will start, usually in about 15 minutes, of this frustrating problem!

I bought a 2003 Focus ZTS, 5 speed, anniversary model (leather heated seats, heated mirrors, sun/moon roof) in 2005 with 13k miles. The first month I had the AC compressor, serpentine belt, rear brake calipers, and battery replaced under warranty. The following year, the warranty expired, I replaced all 4 brake calipers and the driver's rear rim that warped when the brake seized. A few months later, the driver controls for the other 3 windows went out, the passenger mirror control failed, and I replaced all brake pads again.

In August 2011, I purchased a 2005 Ford Focus (2-litre SI 5-door), with 140,000 kilometer on it. The next week, as I was going down 80 kilometers, the car lost all power. I was able to pull over to the side of the road, but I had to call a tow truck and had it towed to the Ford dealership located in N1 City, Cape Town. The quotation came back with the fee of R51000. Can’t Ford dealership call back all those who have 2litre Ford Focus, as I’m not the only one complaining about it? I will never buy a Ford again, and I will be spreading the word.

I bought a used 2000 Focus base with 28000mi at a Ford dealer in 2004. Carfax said it was clean. Seven years later, circle weld marks appeared after paint pops off old welds. The driver rear floor is completely rotted out due to replacement before I bought the car. Its ignition failed at 45000mi, all 4 coil springs snapped around 50000mi (paid for 1 set, recall on 2nd). The emission vacuum elbow broke at 55000mi, motor mounts at 70000mi, and passenger mount again at 135000mi. The doors and front quarter panel started rusting at 85000mi, and the blew motor at 109000mi. While the EGR valve rusted at 115000mi, lower control arms at 135000mi, and the 4 sets of premium tires at 100000mi. The car has flooded (1" on, pass floor) 3 times during heavy rains. The dealer can't find any leak. I used to rely on Ford, but I will never buy another Ford product.

2003 Ford Focus ignition locked and unable to turn key to start car. I called Ford manufacturing and dealership, and they both claimed that they never heard of problems with ignition. However, when I called multiple locksmiths, they said this happens all of the time. I decided to let a locksmith handle the repair. I'm holding onto my receipts and planning on selling the car before it happens again.

I need help! My key to my 2011 Ford Focus keeps on getting stuck in the ignition. I have read several complaints regarding this issue. When will this issue be solved with a recall? I have over 12,000 miles on my car and it's only because I have quite a distance to drive to my job in Boston, MA. It is an entire highway drive. I need help as soon as possible.

I bought my 2005 Ford Focus in April 2011 as a used car with 120,000 miles on it. As with any used car, there are minor things that can happen or need replacement. First, the brakes were beginning to grind and I had them replaced but they continue to grind and squeak, and even caused the car to lock forcing everyone forward with force. I had the brakes checked again and the mechanic could not find out why they keep doing this. Then, the car began to sputter and stop suddenly. I changed the spark plugs and noticed oil around one of the plugs. I ended up changing the valve cover gasket.

I have a 2003 Ford Focus. I have no problems with this car except that every year, I have trouble with the door handles. In 2005, I had the driver side handle replaced, but I have the same problem and my car is no longer under warranty.

My 2007 Ford Focus will not let loose of my key. It's a problem with the ignition switch. A mechanic quotes us a price of $400 to fix it. This is crazy. There should be a recall. Ford is responsible.

2001 Ford Focus with ignition problem. The key will go into the ignition with some slight giggling, but will not turn to start the car. Nothing helps. After much research today, I will go home and try again. This seems to be a rampant issue with the ignition, worthy of recall in my humble opinion. Hopefully, it starts so I can take it to a mechanic so I don't have this problem again for a little while as I have read that the replacement only buys you a little time before it needs replacement again.

In August of 2011, I purchased a 2009 Ford Focus with 29,000 miles on it. After two weeks, the battery went dead. The next week, as I was going down I35, the car lost all power and the wrench lit up on the dash. I was able to pull over to the side of the road, but I had to call a tow truck and had it towed to the dealership. I cut my losses and traded it in on a used Chevy truck. I will never buy a Ford again.

I own a 2006 Ford Focus. I have experienced the same problem as many others with the key getting stuck in the ignition. Thank goodness for YouTube. When you search Ford Focus key stuck in ignition, several videos come up that will show you how to get the key out. It won't cost you anything. This won't correct the problem. But at least, you will be able to get the key out! I have done this every time and it does work. When you discover that the rings won't slip up, simply press on the brake and put the car into another gear. Then, you should be able to pull the rings up. I hope this helps everyone.