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2015 Ford Focus Bev
Common Problems

Ranked from 417 federal NHTSA complaints. Every problem links to the complaint IDs behind it.

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Safety
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High severity
11
Medium
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Low
2 problems on this vehicle involve a crash, fire, or injury risk. If you are experiencing one, stop driving and have it inspected.

24 Common Problems

Ordered by how often owners reported each one to NHTSA. The bar shows how common a problem is relative to the most-reported on this vehicle. Expand any problem to see the federal complaint IDs.

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  1. 1

    Check Engine Light On (Unresolved Issues)

    190complaints
    High severityOther

    The check engine light illuminates without clear warning indicators, indicating unresolved issues such as sensor failures or system malfunctions.

    $100–$250est. professional diagnosis · 1–2 hrs labor
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  2. 2

    Clutch Assembly Failure

    160complaints
    Safety riskTransmission

    The clutch assembly repeatedly fails, causing the vehicle to shudder, stall, and fail to accelerate properly.

    $200–$2,500est. drivetrain diagnosis + repair · 1–8 hrs labor
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  3. 3

    Transmission Shudder and Jerking

    96complaints
    High severityTransmission

    The transmission shudders, jerks, and fails to shift smoothly, causing the vehicle to hesitate and lose power.

    $2,500–$5,500est. transmission rebuild/replacement · 8–16 hrs labor
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  4. 4

    Random Shuddering and Jerking

    22complaints
    Medium severityTransmission

    The vehicle randomly shudders and jerks, especially during acceleration, causing difficulty in controlling the vehicle.

  5. 5

    Engine Stalling and Misfires

    20complaints
    Medium severityEngine

    The engine misfires and stutters, causing the vehicle to stall and fail to start properly.

    $200–$900est. ignition service (coils/plugs) · 1–4 hrs labor
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  6. 6

    Fuel System Issues (Canister Purge Valve)

    17complaints
    High severityFuel system

    The canister purge valve is stuck, leading to engine stalling, inaccurate fuel gauge readings, and potential tank deformation.

    $100–$600est. evap system repair · 0.5–3 hrs labor
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  7. 7

    Transmission Control Module Failure

    12complaints
    High severityTransmission

    The transmission control module repeatedly fails, causing the vehicle to stall, hesitate, and experience random shutdowns.

    $200–$2,500est. drivetrain diagnosis + repair · 1–8 hrs labor
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  8. 8

    Clutch and transmission replacement issues

    11complaints
    Medium severityTransmission

    The clutch and transmission have required multiple replacements without resolving the underlying issue, leading to frequent stalling and shifting problems.

    $2,500–$5,500est. transmission rebuild/replacement · 8–16 hrs labor
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  9. 9

    Check Engine Light On Due to Transmission Issues

    9complaints
    Low severityFuel system

    The check engine light illuminates due to transmission-related issues such as clutch failure or transmission control module problems.

    $200–$2,500est. drivetrain diagnosis + repair · 1–8 hrs labor
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  10. 10

    Check Engine Light On Without Warning

    8complaints
    Low severityElectrical

    The check engine light illuminates without warning, indicating underlying issues with the vehicle’s systems.

    $100–$250est. professional diagnosis · 1–2 hrs labor
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  11. 11

    Clutch Slippage

    8complaints
    Medium severityTransmission

    The clutch slips, causing the vehicle to lose power, hesitate, and stall during acceleration.

    $200–$2,500est. drivetrain diagnosis + repair · 1–8 hrs labor
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  12. 12

    Power Steering Failure

    7complaints
    Medium severitySteering

    The power steering motor completely stops functioning, making it extremely difficult to steer the vehicle at low speeds.

    $200–$1,500est. power-steering / eps repair · 1–6 hrs labor
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  13. 13

    Transmission Jerking and Shuddering

    6complaints
    Medium severityTransmission

    The transmission frequently jerks and shudders, especially during acceleration and shifting, leading to poor performance.

    $200–$2,500est. drivetrain diagnosis + repair · 1–8 hrs labor
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  14. 14

    Clutch assembly failures

    5complaints
    High severityTransmission

    The clutch assembly repeatedly fails, causing the car to struggle to shift gears and accelerate, sometimes requiring multiple repairs.

    $200–$2,500est. drivetrain diagnosis + repair · 1–8 hrs labor
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  15. 15

    Transmission shifting issues

    5complaints
    Medium severityTransmission

    The transmission has intermittent shifting problems causing the car to lurch and stutter during acceleration and gear changes.

    $200–$2,500est. drivetrain diagnosis + repair · 1–8 hrs labor
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  16. 16

    Steering Wheel Locking Up

    4complaints
    Safety riskSteering

    The steering wheel locks up, causing the vehicle to lose control and potentially crash.

    $200–$1,500est. power-steering / eps repair · 1–6 hrs labor
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  17. 17

    Transmission Jerking and Skipping

    4complaints
    Medium severityTransmission

    The transmission jerks, skips, and fails to shift smoothly, causing the vehicle to lose power and accelerate improperly.

    $200–$2,500est. drivetrain diagnosis + repair · 1–8 hrs labor
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  18. 18

    Vehicle not starting after being parked

    4complaints
    Low severityOther

    The vehicle fails to start after being parked, often due to issues with the fuel pump or battery.

  19. 19

    Engine check engine light issues

    3complaints
    Medium severityEngine

    The check engine light illuminates frequently, indicating potential issues with the fuel system, engine, or other components.

    $100–$250est. professional diagnosis · 1–2 hrs labor
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  20. 20

    Engine Overheating

    2complaints
    Medium severityEngine

    The engine overheats without any warning, especially when driving at higher speeds or on inclines.

    $150–$1,200est. cooling-system diagnosis + repair · 1–6 hrs labor
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  21. 21

    Steering Assist Malfunction

    2complaints
    Low severitySteering

    The steering assist system malfunctions, making it difficult to steer, especially at higher speeds or on turns.

  22. 22

    Steering Wheel Seizure

    2complaints
    High severitySteering

    The steering wheel seizes and cannot be turned, affecting the driver's ability to control the vehicle.

  23. 23

    Transmission failing to downshift properly

    2complaints
    Medium severityTransmission

    The transmission fails to downshift properly, causing the car to accelerate unexpectedly and rear-end other vehicles.

    $200–$2,500est. drivetrain diagnosis + repair · 1–8 hrs labor
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  24. 24

    Transmission fluid leakage causing transmission failure

    2complaints
    High severityTransmission

    The transmission fluid leaks out through the drain plug, leading to transmission failure and potential fire hazard.

    $2,500–$5,500est. transmission rebuild/replacement · 8–16 hrs labor
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Other years & sources

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Data source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) owner complaints and recalls. Problems are clustered and ranked from the complaint record; occurrence counts reflect corroborating complaints, not total incidence. Vehicle image is illustrative. Repair-cost figures are typical U.S. independent-shop ranges (parts + labor) for the class of repair shown — actual quotes vary by region, engine, and diagnosis; always confirm with a local shop.