2017 Ford Focus Bev
Common Problems
Ranked from 371 federal NHTSA complaints. Every problem links to the complaint IDs behind it.
22 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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Transmission Slipping and Misshifting
170complaintsSafety riskTransmissionThe transmission slips and misshifts, causing the car to hesitate and lose power during acceleration.
$2,500–$5,500est. transmission rebuild/replacement · 8–16 hrs laborGet local quotes - 2
Transmission Shuddering and Slipping
128complaintsHigh severityTransmissionThe transmission shudders and slips during acceleration, causing the car to jerk and shake.
$2,500–$5,500est. transmission rebuild/replacement · 8–16 hrs laborGet local quotes - 3
Transmission Shuddering During Acceleration
123complaintsHigh severityTransmissionThe transmission shudders and shakes during acceleration, causing the car to lose power and struggle to move smoothly.
$2,500–$5,500est. transmission rebuild/replacement · 8–16 hrs laborGet local quotes - 4
Engine Stall at Idle Due to Stop-Start System Failure
25complaintsHigh severityEngineThe engine stalls at idle, especially during stop-start operation, due to a malfunctioning stop-start system.
$150–$900est. stop-start system diagnosis · 1–4 hrs laborGet local quotes - 5
Engine Overheating and Transmission Overheating
15complaintsMedium severityEngineThe engine and transmission overheat, often accompanied by warning lights and loss of power.
$150–$1,200est. cooling-system diagnosis + repair · 1–6 hrs laborGet local quotes - 6
Engine cooling system failure
9complaintsMedium severityEngineThe engine cooling system fails, leading to overheating and potential engine damage.
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Check Engine Light and Power Loss During Acceleration
8complaintsMedium severityEngineThe check engine light illuminates, and the vehicle experiences power loss during acceleration.
$150–$1,200est. stalling / shutdown diagnosis + repair · 1–5 hrs laborGet local quotes - 8
Dual Clutch Transmission Failure
8complaintsHigh severityTransmissionThe dual clutch transmission repeatedly fails, requiring multiple replacements and causing the vehicle to become inoperable.
$2,500–$5,500est. transmission rebuild/replacement · 8–16 hrs laborGet local quotes - 9
Fuel System Issues Causing Rough Idling and Stalling
8complaintsMedium severityFuel systemFuel system issues cause rough idling and frequent stalling, often requiring multiple attempts to start the vehicle.
$150–$1,200est. stalling / shutdown diagnosis + repair · 1–5 hrs laborGet local quotes - 10
Transmission failure during acceleration
7complaintsHigh severityTransmissionThe transmission malfunctions during acceleration, causing the vehicle to stall or hesitate.
$2,500–$5,500est. transmission rebuild/replacement · 8–16 hrs laborGet local quotes - 11
Transmission shifting issues
7complaintsMedium severityTransmissionThe transmission shifts improperly, causing the vehicle to lurch or stall during acceleration.
$200–$2,500est. drivetrain diagnosis + repair · 1–8 hrs laborGet local quotes - 12
Check Engine Light Illumination
6complaintsLow severityElectricalThe check engine light illuminates, indicating a potential issue with the vehicle's electrical system.
$100–$250est. professional diagnosis · 1–2 hrs laborGet local quotes - 13
Engine Oil Pressure Issues
6complaintsHigh severityEngineThe engine experiences low oil pressure, leading to reduced performance and potential engine damage.
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Engine stalling and loss of power
6complaintsHigh severityEngineThe engine stalls or loses power at various speeds, often accompanied by a check engine warning light.
$150–$1,200est. stalling / shutdown diagnosis + repair · 1–5 hrs laborGet local quotes - 15
Check Engine Light and Warning Lights
5complaintsMedium severityElectricalMultiple warning lights illuminate, indicating various system failures including engine, transmission, and electrical issues.
$100–$250est. professional diagnosis · 1–2 hrs laborGet local quotes - 16
Engine Stall at Idle
5complaintsMedium severityEngineThe engine frequently stalls at idle, especially during stop-and-go traffic, posing a safety risk.
$150–$1,200est. stalling / shutdown diagnosis + repair · 1–5 hrs laborGet local quotes - 17
Transmission Shuddering and Jerking
5complaintsMedium severityTransmissionThe transmission shudders and jerks during acceleration, leading to inconsistent and unsafe driving conditions.
$2,500–$5,500est. transmission rebuild/replacement · 8–16 hrs laborGet local quotes - 18
Transmission Slipping and Delayed Shifting
5complaintsMedium severityTransmissionThe transmission slips and experiences delayed or harsh shifting, affecting the vehicle's performance and safety.
$2,500–$5,500est. transmission rebuild/replacement · 8–16 hrs laborGet local quotes - 19
Vehicle Stalling During Driving
5complaintsMedium severityEngineThe vehicle unexpectedly stalls during driving, often at high speeds, posing a significant safety risk.
$150–$1,200est. stalling / shutdown diagnosis + repair · 1–5 hrs laborGet local quotes - 20
Check Engine Light Illuminated Due to Oil Pump Failure
2complaintsMedium severityEngineThe check engine light illuminates due to an oil pump failure, leading to reduced engine performance.
$100–$250est. professional diagnosis · 1–2 hrs laborGet local quotes - 21
Clutch Actuator Failure Causing Transmission Issues
2complaintsMedium severityTransmissionThe clutch actuator fails, causing transmission issues such as downshifting and jerking.
$200–$2,500est. drivetrain diagnosis + repair · 1–8 hrs laborGet local quotes - 22
Transmission Control Module (TCM) Failure
2complaintsMedium severityTransmissionThe TCM fails, causing issues such as loss of power and inability to shift gears properly.
$200–$2,500est. drivetrain diagnosis + repair · 1–8 hrs laborGet local quotes
Other years & sources
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.