Ford Focus Ford Focus

We are 103,000+ car owners sharing real-world car information.

Join Us

Expensive Ford Focus repairs by problem area

Engine (27%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (20%)

Brakes and Traction Control (6%)

Suspension and Steering (24%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (18%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (4%)

Other (0%)

Chart based on 139 repairs.
See TSBs and recalls for the Ford Focus.

Ford Focus repair cost distribution

$2500+ (14%)

$1000 - $2499 (86%)

$500 - $999 (0%)

$100 - $499 (0%)

< $100 (0%)

Worried about potential repair costs? An extended warranty can provide peace of mind.

Chart based on 90 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2017 Ford Focus 4dr Hatch

turbocharged 345hp 2.3L I4 6-speed manual AWD

62000 mi

US $1000
I noticed that my coolant was disappearing. After 2 trips to the dealer to fill it up, 3 months later the head gasket failed for a second time after the original recall. Ford did not cover the faulty recall work. Luckily I had the extended warranty and had to pay the deductible. 

Return to top

2016 Ford Focus 4dr Sedan

160-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD

29000 mi

US $1800
Replaced clutch 

Return to top

2016 Ford Focus 4dr Hatch

turbocharged 345hp 2.3L I4 6-speed manual AWD

13875 mi

US $7430
Complete motor was replaced due to hole in piston 

Return to top

2014 Ford Focus 4dr Sedan

160-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD

80500 mi

US $450
Electric Power Steering System failed. Ford refused to help with repair. Required entire new steering rack due to non serviceable electronic module. Rear wheel hub bearing wore out. Replaced both sides as preventative measure. 
88000 mi

US $250
Shocks and Struts 
88000 mi

US $800
timing cover gasket failed, leaking oil onto accessory belt, causing belt to slip and requiring repair. 

Return to top

2014 Ford Focus 4dr Hatch

turbocharged 252hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD

59000 mi

US $1350
Bad flywheel. Replaced clutch and flywheel. 
80000 mi

US $200
Sway bar end link broke. Replaced both. 

Return to top

2013 Ford Focus 4dr Sedan

160-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD

105000 mi

US $950
Emissions control - catalytic converter worn out, needed replacement. 
110000 mi

US $500
Oxygen Sensor 
120000 mi

US $1500
Replace aging and worn brake parts, typical brake job. Alignment, tires, etc. 

Return to top

2013 Ford Focus 4dr Hatch

turbocharged 252hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD

22000 mi

US $1200
Mysterious hole in back side of radiator under the fan shroud, dealership said it was "road debris", radiator replaced, not covered under warranty. 
53700 mi

US $100
Split sway bar bushing, left rear. Sway bar links, shackles, insulator assemblies and bushings replaced, both sides. 
57000 mi

US $129
Sunroof leaked from both front corners into the interior during a heavy, all-day rain. A neighbor in the next campsite provided sealing tape and saved an 18-mile trip into town. Dealer found debris in the sunroof drains and cleared them. Rattle upon raising the rear hatch. Dealer couldn't locate the source, but the rattle persists, sounding of a plastic bit that's adrift. 
61000 mi

US $130
Check engine light revealed an air pollution control component failing; replaced part under extended warranty at 60,000 mile service. Also, owner repaired earlier reported hatch rattle herself after dealer tech failed to find source of noise 
69000 mi

US $1000
Replace worn factory shocks w/OEM parts. 
82000 mi

US $110
New discs required resurfacing due to uneven wear. Shop had previously said in October 2017 that they couldn’t diagnose an owner-reported bearing noise that was found in March to be due to worn bearings in all four wheels and worn front hubs. Bearings on all four wheels as well as both front hubs were replaced. 
82000 mi

US $2850
Car would reluctantly start, barely run and had no throttle response. Car was towed to local dealership. Diagnosed as having a corroded connection on engine compartment wiring harness which caused the power control module (PCM) to fail. Several hours of diagnosis and labor to replace components resulted in a cost of over $2,800 including parts. 
89900 mi

A $2300
Heater core leak 
96100 mi

A $600
Earthing fault fixed, caused by previous bad repair from another shop on front bumper 

Return to top

2013 Ford Focus 4dr Hatch

160-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD

94800 mi

US $105
Sync system is now working after another software update. 
131800 mi

US $1900
The emission valve stuck open. And created a negative vacuum in the gas tank. It imploded the gas tank. Had to replace gas tank, canister, fuel pump, and emissions valve. The valve is a 38.00 part that cased this to happen. 
152000 mi

US $460
Oxygen sensor front 
166000 mi

US $1400
Shift motor and actuator was bad Had to pull trans out. 
181300 mi

US $400
Right rear wheel bearing 
200321 mi

US $800
Injectors 4 Wires were rubbing on a sharp edge of the intake manifold, causing injector on -#1 cylinder to not function. 4 wires had to be spiced. But this is after I spent 1000.00 to replace the injectors. Only to find out it was bad wires. 
117700 mi

US $1065
Bad front wheel bearing 

Return to top

2012 Ford Focus 4dr Sedan

160-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed automatic FWD

36500 mi

US $3000
Transmission failed 
59500 mi

US $1850
Replace front input shaft bearing due to loud whining noise that varied with speed and tranmission gear 

Return to top

2012 Ford Focus 4dr Sedan

160-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD

72800 mi

US $200
Both rear wheel bearings needed replacement, rear brake pads were also serviced at this time. 
79600 mi

US $650
Have a loud grinding/whirring noise coming from front end. Thought it was wheel bearings. Dealer said it was the carrier bearing. That was replaced along with the halfshaft and axle nut. 
142000 mi

US $2200
Replaced TCM, shift forks, shift fork actuator, and clutch packs. 

Return to top

2012 Ford Focus 4dr Hatch

160-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD

63000 mi

US $1004
Loud noise while driving and increased when a wheel was placed under load (ie turning). Both front wheel bearings and axle center support bearing reported were found to be bad. 
27280 mi

C $900
Water leak from sunroof. Had to clean out drains, dry out interior. Driver side window will not open. 
125000 mi

US $2000
Replaced dual clutch assembly, shiftforks, seals and bearing 

Return to top

2012 Ford Focus 4dr Hatch

160-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD

47120 mi

C $2000
The electric power steering failed and a new steering rack assembly was required. 

Return to top

2010 Ford Focus 4dr Sedan

140-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD

83720 mi

C $700
Wheel bearing replacement broke the traction control. Repair shop claimed they damaged the wheel speed sensor. Replaced it, but the loss of abs and traction control appeard again after 50 km. Wheel bearing replacement. 
94200 mi

C $1600
2 front bearings, 2 front control arms. Left 1/2 shaft. Midas muffler incorrectly replaced the driver side bearing causing other issues. Went back, another repair was attempted but did not fix the issue. No traction control, no abs. 

Return to top

2010 Ford Focus 4dr Sedan

140-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

73000 mi

US $1200
air compressor needed to be replaced. 
67000 mi

US $1350
Evaporator leak. Remove and replace evaporator. Required the removal of the dash board. 
148000 mi

US $1800
Had to have AC replaced. 
162000 mi

US $238
Power steering was going out. Heavy noise when steering. 
166000 mi

US $300
Had to have power steering replaced for a second time in less than six months. 
173000 mi

US $243
Leak in power steering line. 
187000 mi

US $453
Continued sound turning wheel. They had to replace the steering fluid reservoir. 

Return to top

2009 Ford Focus 4dr Sedan

140-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD

110000 mi

US $230
Sway bar ends broken. 
158000 mi

US $1300
Rear drum brakes and rear wheel bearings worn. Replaced front struts, strut bearings, sway bar links, rear shocks and rear sway bar links. 
58300 mi

US $180
Horizontal stabilizers replaced on both sides. 
60000 mi

US $1000
Power steering pump lost fluid and was burnt out. Replaced pump and power steering gear. 
53500 mi

US $300
Replaced worn engine mount. 

Return to top

2008 Ford Focus 4dr Sedan

140-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

54000 mi

US $1200
Unusual tire wear and front end noise. Took to dealer, was told that the front sway bars,rear anti torsion bars and rear shocks were bad. All tires needed replaced and alignment. Estimate of over $2000. repaired myself for $1200.00 
37200 mi

US $233
Water pump failed. Failure also destroyed the serpentine belt. Replaced water pump and serpentine belt. Failure ocurred 3 months after warranty expired. 
53000 mi

US $1395
AC system not producing conditioned cooled air. Busted evaporator core. Fix - replaced evaporator core. 
65500 mi

US $200
Front turn signals inop. Replaced "smart" junction box. 
96000 mi

US $120
Had both stabilizer bars replaced. Struts and shocks replaced. 
123000 mi

US $500
Thermostat,  Cylinder head temperature sensor,  Valve cover gasket,  PCV valve replaced. 
117000 mi

US $1500
Had catalytic converter replaced. Old one rusted out. Had fuel filter, spark plugs, ignition coils and valve cover gasket replaced. Had front and back sway bar end links replaced as well as back sway bar bushings. 
109000 mi

US $1100
Seals on the power steering pump failed 

Return to top

2007 Ford Focus

Engine not specified

70000 mi

US $3000
Transmission went bad at 72000 miles 

Return to top

2007 Ford Focus 4dr Wagon

136-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD

37200 mi

C $120
Replaced passenger side liquid filled motor mount 
59080 mi

C $400
Ball joint failed on one control arm. 
91040 mi

C $1000
New pads and rotors all round, 2 rear cylinders, 1 front caliper. New front control arm because ball joint was worn excessively 
155000 mi

C $140
Passenger side motor mount replacement 

Return to top

2007 Ford Focus 4dr Sedan

151-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed manual FWD

19000 mi

US $1100
Transmission burned up at 18,036 miles- Ford said warranty exp at 18,000 miles- Sorry. 
40000 mi

US $400
Pwr Steering pump- Third attempt to repair by Dealership. Could not find problem until car was out of warranty. Hummmm. 
62000 mi

US $300
Rear Wheel Bearing 
84000 mi

US $200
Other service shop cracked plastic power steering fluid storage container. 

Return to top

2007 Ford Focus 4dr Sedan

136-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD

121000 mi

US $1000
The door handle no longer opened the door from the outside. I could open from the inside. The mechanic said the interior would soon fail to work as well. The mechanic had to take the door apart to replace two parts. The door works fine. My HVAC stopped working again. It was stuck in panel mode. The cables were fine, but something is wrong in the heater box. Mechanic said it needed replacement. You can't buy parts for the box, you have to buy the whole box for $500. 

Return to top

2007 Ford Focus 4dr Hatch

136-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD

39000 mi

US $450
Steering wheel and car were vibrating annoyingly around 65-70 mph. The front sway bar needed to be replaced, and also the tires were pretty worn. Replacing these items fixed the problem. 
75000 mi

US $250
The trunk latch was not working reliably--it often required multiple attempts to get it to latch securely. The latch was replaced and that fixed the problem. 
153000 mi

US $400
The heating control was sticking a lot, making it very hard to change the settings (between defrost and the various other ventilation positions). 
156000 mi

US $1250
Heating/cooling mix could not be changed because of stuck knob. Knob was stuck because the heater box needed to be replaced. 
162000 mi

US $450
Lost most braking overnight. Turned out to be rotted brake line. Replaced both rear brake lines. 
207000 mi

US $900
Driver's side door handle stopped working, broken linkage A/C not really working Car making too much noise, suspected exhaust problem 

Return to top

2007 Ford Focus 4dr Hatch

136-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

160000 mi

US $1600
Small oil leak. Replaced gaskets ($650) Replaced all 4 shocks / struts. Small leak in one shock. 
175000 mi

US $500
Replaced engine mounts 
122000 mi

US $125
Seized lug nuts on two wheels. Had to drill out wheel studs on one front and one rear wheel. Replaced stud on front. Replaced both rear drums and brake shoes. Replaced all lug nuts. 
122000 mi

US $1976
Replacement of leaking high pressure line. Steering rack is still leaking, so that repair is scheduled next. Severe power steering rack leak. Rack replaced. Broken front passenger spring. No idea how old struts are, so replaced both front assemblies with quick struts. Replaced worn passenger tie rod end. Passenger side CV boot missing clamp, no grease, joint looseness. Exhibited severe vibration on road after reassembly from strut replacement. Due to the large amount of passenger side suspension damage, I assume previous owner damaged the car in a accident. Passenger side axle replaced. 
123000 mi

US $125
Seized lug nuts on one front and one rear wheel. Drilled out studs. Replaced both rear brake drums and shoes. Replaced drilled out wheel studs on front. Replaced nuts on all wheels with new solid nuts. Replaced lug wrench with breaker bar and socket. 

Return to top

2007 Ford Focus 2dr Hatch

136-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD

112220 mi

C $220
alternator failure-brush stuck, worn stator slip ring beyond repair. Reman alternator installed. 
147800 mi

C $300
left rear wheel bearings were loose, new bearings installed and wheel alignment 
164300 mi

C $550
shift linkage inside transmission failed. Roll pin failed causing trans not to shift into gear. 
173600 mi

C $1000
noisy power steering, oil in reservoir was foaming. Cause was a crack oil reservoir. AC clutch would not work. Clutch coil was weak. Replaced AC compressor and clutch as it was less expensive to replace complete unit. 
191580 mi

C $267
slowly lost electrical on dash, eventually engine died, no warning lights. Alternator brushes worn out (150k km on alternator) 
194060 mi

C $150
blower motor failed 
201500 mi

C $180
replace rear shocks and front struts system low on freon, leak tested, no leak found. charged up with 1.6lbs freon 
211420 mi

C $350
Replaced rear brakes. Wheel bearings on both sides were failing. 
235600 mi

C $220
battery light on intermittently. Replaced alternator, alternator harness connector and repair damaged wire. 
56420 mi

C $230
slightly sticky accelerator pedal going down, not up. Dealer lubed pedal/cable/linkage. Problem solved. 
83080 mi

C $300
Previous sticky throttle body, would stick at random time when applying accelerator pedal. Replaced with aftermarket throttle body from CFM. 
88040 mi

C $100
alternator packed it in, had car towed to dealer. Had extended warranty on vehicle, only had to pay $100 deductable. 
110600 mi

C $1200
Code P2004 Intake manifold Runner control stuck open. Had to replace manifold including tumbler flaps, Vacuum and solenoid. 
126760 mi

C $440
Clutch master cylinder leaking. Replaced, all good 
131440 mi

C $1200
Clutch and slave cylinder replaced. Front wheel bearings and brake pads. 
142600 mi

C $1010
Car died going down hwy. Electrical all died then car shut down. Towed to closest dealer. This is my 3rd alternator 
143220 mi

C $600
Cv boot blew open. New one installed. 
143220 mi

C $300
Coil pack on Cylinder 3 stopped working. Replacrd coil pack and spark plugs 
51500 mi

US $200
Rear wheel bearings replaced because of failure on left rear 
75700 mi

US $1200
Replace struts and shocks 
93000 mi

US $300
Clutch master cylinder started leaking, and return spring also broke while the mechanic was replacing the cyclinder 

Return to top

2007 Ford Focus 2dr Hatch

136-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

62620 mi

C $1250
A spring in the steering column broke, activating the Airbag light. diagnosis took over an hour and repair took 3 to disassemble steering column and dash and then to reassemble Exhaust leaking form muffler and the resonator 
109700 mi

US $1200
Replaced Engine Mounts Valve cover gasket Replaced Spark Plugs Replaced injectors replaced alternator 
124500 mi

US $1100
Replaced evaporator & condenser 

Return to top

2006 Ford Focus 4dr Sedan

136-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

83280 mi

C $1000
The compresser was broken 
84520 mi

C $700
Alternator replaced Axle replaced 
65000 mi

US $1500
needed new power steering pump 

Return to top

2006 Ford Focus 2dr Hatch

136-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD

64000 mi

US $1100
Dampers and endlinks were in really poor shape after 60,000 miles. I decided to replace springs, dampers, endlinks, etc with an Eibach Kit. 
72500 mi

US $100
I noticed the car was pulling to the left under braking. Decided to do the rear drums when I discovered a blown drum piston. So aside from shoes, I replaced the piston as well. 
85000 mi

US $250
Bad end link and broken strut tower mount. 

Return to top

2006 Ford Focus

4-cylinder manual 2WD

28520 mi

R 2600
interior air vents above the radio can not redirect the air from left to right, the clip broke on the inside of the vent. 

Return to top

2005 Ford Focus 4dr Sedan

136-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

40000 mi

US $1600
Transmission "hanging up" in first, abruptly shifting into 2nd, other gears normal, shop said problem caused by failure of seal between engine and transmission 
60000 mi

US $200
Emission control sensor 
70000 mi

US $900
Band broke which controls 2 and 4 speed in auto trans After band replaced, car developed a harsh 1 - 2 shift, which shop could not diagnose or repair 
71000 mi

US $700
Problem diagnosed to be a bad valve body, replaced and car runs perfectly. 
152000 mi

US $350
TRANSMISSION REBUILD! Cooling fans went out. Sensor replaced. 
124000 mi

US $1000
New shocks, struts, tires, and engine mounts. 

Return to top

2005 Ford Focus 4dr Hatch

136-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD

97200 mi

C $350
Front link kits. 
98360 mi

C $750
Wheel started wobbling on long highway trip, and ABS/traction control warning lights went on. Replaced both rear wheel bearings / brake drums. 
100440 mi

C $275
Replaced front passenger-side brake caliper 
102300 mi

C $1000
Exhaust pipe and muffler rusted through. Replaced exhaust (incl muffler and resonator). 
108500 mi

C $130
Replaced reverse light switch 
110980 mi

C $115
Replaced front sway-bar links, both sides. 
111600 mi

C $200
Replaced brake rotors because of warping. Exhaust was leaking from rust hole and was very noisy. Replaced flex pipe. 
117180 mi

C $1100
Replaced warped rotors and burnt pads from stuck caliper Replaced seized caliper Replaced worn ball joints 

Return to top

2005 Ford Focus 4dr Hatch

136-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

85000 mi

US $2900
Entire transmission rebuilt due to failed parts. 

Return to top

2004 Ford Focus 4dr Wagon

110-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

58000 mi

US $1139
Car broke down on road; cooling fan broke, parts went into radiator. Towed to nearest shop; new cooling fan & radiator installed. New fan (redesigned by Ford) is louder and car still close to overheating. Back in shop. 

Return to top

2004 Ford Focus 4dr Sedan

145-horsepower 2.3L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

113300 mi

US $350
Thermostat was apparently going bad, car overheated 
121000 mi

US $1320
The car would abruptly stop running, warning lights would come on. Very unreliable for any distance, alternator failed,  ignition coils failed, spark plugs burned 
127000 mi

US $370
Rear wheel bearings failing, outer tie rod worn, and alignment needed 
129000 mi

US $909
Front wheel bearings failing, left outer tie rod end worn, replace sway bar links 

Return to top

2004 Ford Focus 4dr Sedan

130-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

55000 mi

US $1500
PCM replaced, reflashed. Starter replaced.  Battery charge light still lit, TSB stated instrument cluster needs to be replaced. Did not replace. Alternator replaced. 

Return to top

2003 Ford Focus 4dr Wagon

130-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD

118420 mi

C $295
Replaced two front anti-sway bar links. 
119040 mi

C $1551
Clutch rebuild to install new clutch kit with slave cylinder. 
135160 mi

C $529
Replaced left inner seal and left side CV axle. 
143840 mi

C $1300
Front springs replaced. Water pump replaced. 

Return to top

2003 Ford Focus 4dr Wagon

110-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

57600 mi

US $2300
Right side lower control arm and bolts. Right & left fronts struts. Rack pinion. O2 sensor EGR sensor & valve Vaccuum solenoid Battery, 3 relays, waterpump, thermostat, and resistor replaced 
79980 mi

C $1500
Transmission will not shift into overdrive and into third gear also. 

Return to top

2003 Ford Focus 4dr Sedan

110-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

47500 mi

US $700
Rear door handles/locks 
60000 mi

US $140
EG pipe broke. Purchased new one from local Ford dealership. Rubber tube connected to the engine had broken off. Previous owner had stuffed the broken end with wad of electrical tape. The air wasn't able to circulate through the engine properly. Shift cable was melted from problem 1. Has not been installed yet. 
87000 mi

US $330
Car was misfiring on cyl 1. Also smelled strongly of anti-freeze. Found a loose clamp and the coolant thermostat needed to be replaced. Was missing the motor mount on the driver side. Due to damage from it being missing, the passenger side motor mount was replaced as well. 
90000 mi

US $260
Left front wheel bearing making a loud roar. 
93900 mi

US $800
Engine had cracked head gasket. Cause unknown. Had the heads resurfaced and repaired using a head gasket kit. 
97000 mi

US $1680
Reverse and 2nd gear were completely lost. Replaced entire transmission with a used one with about 30,000 miles on it. 
118300 mi

US $385
alternator died 
123000 mi

US $325
Radiator hoses were dry rotted. Water pump died. Decided to not replace. 
74000 mi

US $4000
Bumper fell off 
142010 mi

US $3044
Transmission replaced after going completely out. 
136000 mi

US $1200
A valve seat came out of the cylinder head, ruined the head and 1 piston. Replaced head, piston, connecting rod, rings 
158000 mi

US $500
timing belt tensioner failed. 
177000 mi

US $450
water pump started leaking, replaced 

Return to top

2003 Ford Focus 4dr Hatch

170-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD

21334 mi

US $4679
Replace Flywheel and Clutch Assembly. Failure damaged splines on transaxle so it was replaced also. 
65034 mi

US $1245
Dual-mass Flywheel again failed and was replaced along with clutch assembly. 
116000 mi

US $550
Alternator failed and was replaced. 
136000 mi

US $1200
Splined center hole on the clutch disc wore smooth. Had to replace disc. Thermostat housing cracked and leaking. 

Return to top

2003 Ford Focus 2dr Hatch

170-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD

44000 mi

US $250
Shift cables fell apart again. It took three days to get the parts. I've been experiencing a "clunk" in the front end and http://focusfanatics.com suggested I check the "endlinks". I asked my mechanic to inspect the "endlinks" and he said they were worn out. He replaced them with "moog" parts and the clunk was fixed. 
58000 mi

US $340
Clutch master cylinder was replaced; again. 
80000 mi

US $1352
Timing belt, water pump, serpentine belt, all associated tensioners, hoses, cooling system service and a broken SVT-specific exhaust bracket was replaced. The bracket took several days to find since virtually all replacement parts for SVTF have stopped. 

Return to top

2003 Ford Focus 2dr Hatch

130-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD

58246 mi

US $502
Front Rotors, Bleed brake system, wheel stud, oil change, fuel filter.  
63638 mi

US $115
road force balance to fix vibration. 
70281 mi

US $245
Replaced Valve cover gasket. 
82000 mi

US $1060
Alternator died.  Power steering pump leaking. Alternator died. Power steering pump leaking.  
107200 mi

US $550
New struts and shocks 
102000 mi

US $170
Thermostat would stay open and the car wouldn't get warm. 
109000 mi

US $200
Stabilizer links needed to be replaced due to rattling. Thermostat housing replaced 
117000 mi

US $120
Cooling System. The Coolant Return Tank, the Heater Hose Outlet, and the plastic screw for the radiator started leaking all within a month of each other. 

Return to top

2002.5 Ford Focus 4dr Wagon

110-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

123380 mi

C $1000
Rebuilt transmission at 95000 km distributor cap starter brakes twice muffler 3 times suspension finished rusted out cant pass inspection Rattle, cause not found. 

Return to top

2002 Ford Focus

Engine not specified

89000 mi

US $1000
Upper Motor Mount 

Return to top

2002 Ford Focus 4dr Wagon

130-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

170000 mi

US $381
Oil pan gasket leaking. Had replaced. 
172000 mi

US $400
Water pump and serpentine belt replaced 
167000 mi

US $300
Left rear wheel bearing had to be replaced. Also, front sway bar links replaced 
177200 mi

US $150
The OEM flex-tube header pipe had to be replaced. The hangers were broken and had to be repaired. 
183000 mi

US $700
Right rear wheel bearing had to be replaced. Both front wheel bearings were replaced. 
187300 mi

US $260
Thermostat housing cracked. Major loss of coolant ensued. 
189000 mi

US $305
Alternator died. Had it replaced, as well as the serpentine belt. 
200000 mi

US $2200
Original transmission gave up the ghost at 200,000 miles. Got it replaced with a used transmission. 

Return to top

2002 Ford Focus 4dr Wagon

110-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD

87000 mi

US $900
Replaced Shocks and struts,sway bar ends 
96000 mi

US $450
Replacing leaking Clutch master cylinder 
107000 mi

US $600
replace alternator 
120000 mi

US $1205
Replace rusted out rocker panel right side 
130000 mi

US $261
Occasional squeak in rear brakes 
136000 mi

US $500
Severe Thunderstorm damaged the coil pack. Coil pack replaced along with spark pugs and wires 

Return to top

2002 Ford Focus 4dr Wagon

110-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

114000 mi

US $1000
Replaced rear wheel bearings and a a outer tie rod. 
140000 mi

US $1500
Replaced transmission and CV joints. This was the 2nd time it has been replaced since purchase. Since I plan to replace this car very soon, the shop suggested a used transmission to save money. 
50840 mi

C $170
All lug nuts had rusted, distorting chrome caps so I was unable to switch winter tires myself (even with compressor and impact wrench).  Garage managed to remove them, replaced all 16 and told me it is a common problem, likley to recur in 3 - 4 years. 
50840 mi

C $250
Leaking coolant through a crack in thermostat housing - replaced housing, also replaced thermostat at same time (precautionary, thermostat was original, 6 years old). 
55800 mi

C $650
Removed and replaced valved gasket cover. Emergency brake cables replaced - discovered they were seized when rear brakes were being serviced 
64480 mi

C $1300
Caliper not releasing, front right brake stuck on, overheated disc (glowing orange). Calipers, pads etc etc all had to be replaced. Drums at rear needed work. 
78740 mi

C $140
During routine brake maintenance (rear drum replacement), found leaking rear wheel cylinder. replaced both at rear. 
58000 mi

US $1000
Struts and stabilizer links had to be replaced 
50840 mi

C $1000
Engine thermostat housing was leaking engine coolant, coolant not reaching heater, no heating in car. 
58900 mi

C $800
Alternator was changed Most of the exhaust was replaced, except catalytic converter 
61380 mi

C $400
Replaced right front ball bearings 
63240 mi

C $300
Replaced a part 

Return to top

2002 Ford Focus 4dr Sedan

130-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD

104000 mi

US $300
Car was making loud squealing noise at highway speeds. Left rear wheel bearing shot. Replaced. 
104000 mi

US $160
Car would die at idle. Battery was hosed, bad enough to jack with the ECM controlling fuel/air at idle. Car now runs fine. Diagnostic fees - more complex issue initially expected - raised repair bill. 
105000 mi

US $1047
Car was occasionally surging, like something was slipping. Replaced clutch, problem continues. 
105000 mi

US $491
Car was running rough and sluggish and surging. Mechanic found burned ignition wire and related issues. 
116000 mi

US $180
AC system has developed slow leak. Recharged coolant. 
120000 mi

US $450
#4 Ignition coil burned up. 

Return to top

2002 Ford Focus 4dr Sedan

130-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

90000 mi

US $1750
Transmission rebuild 
122000 mi

US $310
Rough Idle and popping noises during acceleration. MAF Sensor failure. 
28625 mi

US $250
Not sure what problem was - likely warped rotors (Cost Estimated - warranty) 
35417 mi

US $150
Failure, not a cosmetic issue. (Cost Estimated.) Fuel Pump replaced (cost estimated). 
47473 mi

US $1283
Sway bar end links replaced, RF Door lock motor and latch replaced, Brake booster and master cylinder replaced, radio replaced, AC lines tightened. 
69256 mi

US $300
LR and RF window Regulators replaced - warranty 
73592 mi

US $442
Hood Release Cable and Hood Rod Bushing (Warranty, non-cosmetic). Left License Plate Bulb Replaced. RF Drive Axle - Warranty 
89622 mi

US $175
Alternator Replaced - Lifetime Warranty. 
96970 mi

US $400
Front brake rotors and calipers replaced 
109132 mi

US $138
Radiator Fan Resistor and Harness replaced - common of Focus - usually no sign of failure other than the fans no longer come on at low speed. 
115080 mi

US $113
Replaced all three motor mounts. Used AutoZone parts - bad decision. 
120320 mi

US $525
Autozone rear motor mount R&R with Ford part. Just Brakes took the intake off to try to sell me a fuel system service without asking and misrouted the cable. Mount R&R then stretched the cable. AC compressor bearing replaced. 
123200 mi

US $118
Replaced AutoZone motor mount with Ford part. 
139810 mi

US $150
AutoZone Alternator failed. Part was under warranty. I would have fixed it myself (hard job), but it failed without warning in front of their shop. 
146000 mi

US $160
Coolant seep from radiator and heater hoses at housing in cold weather. R/R thermostat housing with early Focus housing (common failure item) and coolant tank (cloudy) and related hoses. Failure likely due to previous R/R of spring clamp. 
US $125 Replaced brake drum with pressed-in bearing to correct roaring wheel bearing. Cheaper to buy both than to buy only the wearing and have a shop press it into the drum. 
147659 mi

US $125
Replaced brake drum with pressed-in bearing to correct roaring wheel bearing. Cheaper to buy both than to buy only the wearing and have a shop press it into the drum. 
150000 mi

US $110
Replaced plastic valve cover with used 1995 Contour valve cover, VS50460R Gasket and EC-757 Oil Cap to correct valve cover gasket leak. 
153500 mi

US $105
Replaced leaking lower radiator hose. Repair would have taken less time, but I had to use a Dremel to cut off one of the factory spring tension clamps. 

Return to top

2002 Ford Focus 4dr Sedan

110-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

108000 mi

US $1100
dash gauge went dead, radio flashed Low Batt and went dead, car surged too dangerously to drive, then went dead. replaced battery, alternator, serpentine belt, antifreeze. 
113800 mi

US $1050
Replace worn out timing belt and water pump. Replaced defective EGR tube. 
115500 mi

US $490
shop was not able to program an used airbag module and took several more days to acquire another used one. new airbag module costs $350 each. not successful. 
118000 mi

US $340
Constant seat belt minder chimes and airbag warning light. Replaced airbag monitor module and the seat belt pretensioner. 
120000 mi

US $700
Cranks but doesn't start. STS replaced defective fuel pump. 
168000 mi

US $105
All dashboard warning lights lit while driving. Engine shutdown and cannot be restarted. Replaced battery and it is back to normal. 
170700 mi

US $528
Replaced noisy front drive side wheel bearing. Replaced lower control arm with ball joint due to growling noise. 
69440 mi

C $1100
Failed Alternator Broken Stabilizer bar Brake Pads and Rotors 
124029 mi

C $2000
2nd cylinder failed -valvetrain dropped valve train dropped - engine too expensive to repair. engine replacement recommended 

Return to top

2002 Ford Focus 4dr Hatch

130-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD

120000 mi

US $2100
Window motor and operating switch had to be replaced. One brake light replaced. 
121000 mi

US $359
Remote door locks would not work, and trunk would not open manually with key. 

Return to top

2002 Ford Focus 2dr Hatch

170-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD

40000 mi

US $500
Front struts and shocks needed replacement.  Rear wiper repaired. 
43000 mi

US $980
Intake Manifold Rudder Control (IMRC) and Actuator needed replacement. 
46000 mi

US $1100
Replaced rear calipers, pads, rotors, and brakes. rear wheel bearings replaced. AC coolant replaced 
50000 mi

US $483
Engine light on. Diagnosed as O2 sensors. Both replaced. 
55000 mi

US $200
replaced rear left sealed wheel bearing 

Return to top

2002 Ford Focus 2dr Hatch

130-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD

61800 mi

US $285
leaking master clutch cylinder replaced (fluid on drivers mat)- (done twice first time not done right). 
69000 mi

US $120
new ignition switch (original has weak internals now) Specialist auto-key guy came to house and installed new barrel - uses same key thankfully. 
73000 mi

US $300
new alternator 
77000 mi

US $1300
top end oil leak (new valve gasket); front suspension work: new strut bushes (mounting bearings) and link; New timing V-belt (service item.)New engine rear mounting. 
92500 mi

US $377
Front links became noisey and bushings old. replaced RHS rear hand brake cable - old cable seized up causing rear wheel brake not to release new front link (the other not done in 2006), new sway bar bushings, new RHS rear hand brake cable. 

Return to top

2002 Ford Focus 2dr Hatch

130-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

85000 mi

US $1500
Rebuilt Transmission 

Return to top

2001 Ford Focus 4dr Wagon

130-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

81000 mi

US $1470
Fuel system problems - fuel pump, fuel rail pressure sender were replace. Plugs and fuel filter also replaced. Oxy sensors replace by independent shop for considerably less than dealer price. 
90000 mi

US $440
Left, rear wheel spindle bearing was making noise. Replaced both rear bearings. 
101000 mi

US $130
Rough idle and misfiring cylinder. Replaced bad ignition coil. Replace spark plug wires too. 
119700 mi

US $145
Broken fuel pressure regulator. 

Return to top

2001 Ford Focus 4dr Sedan

130-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

104160 mi

$2000
replace timing band 
56000 mi

US $430
Thermostat was stuck and coolant was leaking which caused the vehicle to start overheating and put itself into Limp-home mode. 
59000 mi

US $1400
Previously was told it was a sticking thermostat, but during that first visit to the dealer, too many obstacles and traffic led to the car overheating, which may have caused other cooling system failures. 
12000 mi

US $1500
The engine blew after about an hour of heavy traffic driving. After taking the engine apart I found that the #4 cylinder had the valve seat burst into pieces and broke the cylinder walls as well as the piston rod. 

Return to top

2001 Ford Focus 4-door

4-cylinder automatic 2WD

45000 mi

US $1600
Damage from below vehicle broke radiator mounts and damaged radiator. Also, head gasket replaced 

Return to top

2000 Ford Focus 4dr Wagon

130-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

159000 mi

US $1200
Head gasket leaking oil 

Return to top

2000 Ford Focus 4dr Sedan

130-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD

43400 mi

C $1000
serious water leak into front passenger compartment; required expensive leak detective work, drying time, then sealing of leak in the air / heating system. This was a known problem by the dealer, but dealer refused to repair it.  
59800 mi

C $1000
Broke the stabilizer bar going over a curb. Replaced the whole suspension (both sides) as all were worn. 

Return to top

2000 Ford Focus 4dr Sedan

110-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD

85000 mi

US $1100
Check Light On - Bad Idle Air Control Unit Driver side front spring is cracked. Front brake hose bad. 

Return to top

2000 Ford Focus 4dr Sedan

110-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

142700 mi

US $1012
Wobbling on turns. 
146700 mi

US $325
Steering wobble 
150000 mi

US $134
engine lite remains on 
192000 mi

US $1345
First replacement of exhaust system components since I bought the car in 2000 - yep 193,000 miles on the original exhaust system. 
75000 mi

US $1700
Air conditioner was not blowing cold air. Had to replace condenser and heating cord. 

Return to top

See TrueDelta's information for all Sedans, Coupes, Hatchbacks, and Wagons.
See TrueDelta's information for all Ford models.

Ford Focus Expensive Problems

See our lemon odds and nada odds page to see vehicles with no repairs or vehicles with more than three repairs. To see how frequently Ford Focus problems occur, check out our car reliability stats.