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Ford Focus repairs by problem area

Engine (29%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (15%)

Brakes and Traction Control (4%)

Suspension and Steering (17%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (23%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (8%)

Other (4%)

Chart based on 3207 repairs.
See TSBs and recalls for the Ford Focus.

Ford Focus repair cost distribution

$2500+ (1%)

$1000 - $2499 (6%)

$500 - $999 (13%)

$100 - $499 (44%)

< $100 (37%)

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Chart based on 1670 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2018 Ford Focus 4dr Sedan

turbocharged 123hp 1.0L I3 6-speed manual FWD

Ford Focus in New Jersey, United States
Apr 2018 - Jun 2022
May 2021

20000 mi
A/C would work fine for about 45 minutes, then no longer cool. Dealer diagnosed problem as faulty O-ring in the condenser. Disassembled the front of the car to access the part, replaced it, reassembled and tested to assure fix was complete. 

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2018 Ford Focus 4dr Hatch

turbocharged 252hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD

Ford Focus in California, United States
Sep 2021 - Feb 2022
Jan 2022

38000 mi

US $130
Oil Change and clean up 

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2017 Ford Focus 4dr Sedan

turbocharged 123hp 1.0L I3 6-speed manual FWD

Ford Focus in California, United States
Dec 2017 - Sep 2018
Aug 2018

13000 mi
oil pan leaking replaced oil pan gasket covered under warranty front axle bearing not tightened at factory, came loose and damaged cv joint which was replaced under warranty. Not sure if this is related to the oil pan leak. 

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2017 Ford Focus 4dr Hatch

turbocharged 345hp 2.3L I4 6-speed manual AWD

Ford Focus in Indiana, United States
Apr 2018 - Dec 2021
Apr 2018

17000 mi
Head gasket recall. Factory installed incorrect gasket. 
Oct 2021

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. 
Ford Focus in Arizona, United States
Jul 2017 - Jun 2022
Dec 2017

3370 mi
Replaced driver’s side interior rear door panel and passenger side front interrior door panel. Both were significantly misaligned from the factory - poor quality control to let the car be shipped with them. LED light on one door panel needs to be ordered and replaced per the service advisor. Another trip will be needed. 
Jan 2018

3983 mi
Replaced Passenger side front door panel LED light 
Mar 2018

4788 mi
Pressure tested engine under Ford Customer Service Program 17B32. Car failed pressure test, so the engine was inspected for evidence of coolant in the cylinders. Evidence found so both the head gasket and cylinder head were replaced. 
Apr 2020

13529 mi
Replaced leaking oil return tube on turbo. 
Jan 2022

17624 mi

US $78
Perform TSB 18-2361 to correct seat shifting problem on driver’s seat. 
Apr 2022

18457 mi
Repair oil leak: Install new turbo oil return tube gasket and o-ring. Install new oil feed tube banjo bolt washers. 
Ford Focus in Texas, United States
May 2017 - Sep 2019
Mar 2018

7000 mi
Replaced head gasket 
Ford Focus in Northwest Territory, Canada
Dec 2017 - Jul 2021
Sep 2018

8060 mi
Ebrake boot pulled away from console. Interior Seat came loose on the track 
Ford Focus in California, United States
May 2017 - Jun 2018
Mar 2017

1500 mi
Dealer removed shipping blocks. Car was riding rough, making rubbing noises while cornering, and getting harder to corner due to understeer. The shipping blocks were not removed during PDI and the tires were overinflated by 20PSI. 
Jun 2018

20000 mi
Noise from hatchback. Sounded like something rolling around inside. Technician disassembled hatchback and found a loose fastener. Driver's seat squeaked. Technician replaced seat rail. 
Ford Focus in Alabama, United States
Mar 2019 - Mar 2021
Oct 2020

6000 mi

US $800
Engine main seal leaking oil. Was not found on driveway due to areo shielding. But saw it on CV boot. Under warranty but est is $800 

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2017 Ford Focus 4dr Hatch

turbocharged 252hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD

Ford Focus in Michigan, United States
Oct 2017 - Aug 2021
Mar 2018

2500 mi
Nav screen flickering. software update - better but not fixed.  heated steering wheel heating uneven. checked and found within spec - no better. 
Ford Focus in Ohio, United States
May 2017 - Jun 2021
Jan 2021

25000 mi
Fuel system purge valve replaced, wasn't fixed by initial recall. 

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2017 Ford Focus 4dr Hatch

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

Ford Focus in Michigan, United States
Oct 2017 - Jan 2022
Jun 2020

27000 mi
Car was shifting very roughly, lurching. The transmission control module was replaced 

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2017 Ford Focus 4dr Hatch

143-horsepower Electric 1-speed automatic FWD

Ford Focus in Ontario, Canada
Jul 2017 - Jun 2018
Sep 2017

2480 mi
damaged wiring harness from factory 
Jun 2018

14880 mi
a/c turning off on hot days 

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2016 Ford Focus 4dr Wagon

turbocharged 148hp 1.5L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD

Ford Focus in Romania
Jun 2016 - Jul 2018
Sep 2017

14880 mi
rear suspension bolts tighten, no spare part replaced. 
Apr 2018

24800 mi

$80
Squeaky noise detected, tie-rod end and dumper flange replaced. 

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2016 Ford Focus 4dr Sedan

160-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed automatic FWD

Ford Focus in California, United States
Nov 2016 - Jun 2018
Dec 2016

10000 mi
There was a thumping/rattling noise. The tsb#TSB-16-0083 
Jan 2017

11000 mi
Water seems to come inside the car when it rains. It smells horrible after it rains like mildew, but it still hasn't been fixed 
Aug 2017

15503 mi
It's common problem with the focus transmission. They just go bad. The car will start stuttering when you take off 

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2016 Ford Focus 4dr Sedan

160-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD

Ford Focus in Maryland, United States
Dec 2017 - Jan 2022
Nov 2019

29000 mi

US $1800
Replaced clutch 

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2016 Ford Focus 4dr Hatch

turbocharged 345hp 2.3L I4 6-speed manual AWD

Ford Focus in New Hampshire, United States
Jun 2016 - Jun 2018
Jan 2017

8295 mi
replaced axle seal (front right) 
Mar 2018

26000 mi
recall for cylinder head and head gasket 
Ford Focus in Delaware, United States
Nov 2017 - Jul 2018
Sep 2017

13875 mi

US $7430
Complete motor was replaced due to hole in piston 
Mar 2018

22000 mi
FSA replace the head gasket. Noticed no signs of a problem but many other owners did. 
Ford Focus in Alaska, United States
Jun 2016 - Jun 2018
Feb 2017

6000 mi
Rear defroster always on at low power, won't turn off. Repair attempted by replacing relay, problem still present. 
Ford Focus in California, United States
May 2016 - Apr 2021
Oct 2016

4500 mi
Rattles in both B-Pillars. Brought the car in 3 times so far. They added more pinch welds to the B-Pillars last time and had to paint. Did not correct issue. 
Dec 2016

7000 mi
Brought car in for TSB BCM re-program. 
Dec 2017

16000 mi
Emissions recall performed, reprogram ECU. BCM recall applied. 
Ford Focus in Manitoba, Canada
Mar 2017 - Sep 2020
Jun 2018

6820 mi
Needs a new head gasket. Head was confirmed to be ok. Once apart, head was found to have a problem and was replaced. Runs great. Maybe a bit stronger than before but might all be in my head, lol! 

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2016 Ford Focus 4dr Hatch

turbocharged 252hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD

Ford Focus in Ontario, Canada
Jul 2021 - Jun 2022
May 2022

97960 mi

C $250
Replace seized rear right caliper and tighten parking brake 
Ford Focus in Florida, United States
Feb 2016 - Nov 2019
Feb 2017

10400 mi
CEL with code P0300 (multiple misfire) on cold start. No other symptoms. In shop for two days - compression/ignition good, no plug fouling, etc. Code cleared and car released. 
Jun 2017

12500 mi
Same issue as before - CEL with code P0300 (Random multiple misfire) thrown at startup. Driveability and performance completely unaffected. Dealer scanned, documented and cleared code while car was still in the check-in area - total time: 10 mins. 
Mar 2018

19500 mi
No start, would power accessories. Dealer tested @~200 CCA out of rated 550. Battery replaced under warranty. 
Ford Focus in Washington, United States
Jul 2016 - Jun 2022
May 2017

9000 mi
Burning smell coming from transmission - dealership unable to identify cause; Ford told dealer to replace transmission and clutch plate. Repaired under warranty. Frozen RF wheel bearing, which was also frozen in the knuckle. both replaced under warranty. 
Jan 2021

51000 mi

US $316
replaced rear rotors with aftermarket rotors, along with aftermarket pads, due to excessive wear from factory parts. Cost reported is just for labor, at a top local shop. 
Ford Focus in Florida, United States
Jan 2017 - Aug 2023
Aug 2017

8000 mi
Leaking timing chain cover. 
Nov 2017

11000 mi
Turbo oil feed tube had a bad banjo bolt. Dealer tech cleaned engine, introduced dye into oil and observed oil seeping from crush washers for turbo oil feed tube banjo bolt. 
Feb 2018

14000 mi
Timing chain cover found leaking again. Vehicle down a half quart of oil. The dealer tech had to put in an order for some seals- crank and a few other pulleys don't have reusable seals, apparently. I don't know if these washers were replaced the first time it went in for the timing cover leak. 

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2016 Ford Focus 4dr Hatch

turbocharged 123hp 1.0L I3 6-speed manual FWD

Ford Focus in Arizona, United States
Apr 2016 - Nov 2017
Jul 2016

2700 mi
fan belt contacted radiator hose 
Oct 2017

21000 mi
Coolant in cylinder 2. The long block was replaced as was the turbo. 

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2016 Ford Focus 4dr Hatch

160-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed automatic FWD

Ford Focus in New York, United States
May 2016 - Jan 2022
Dec 2021

13000 mi
Fuel pump failed while mechanic was testing the car after an oil change. Dealership replaced the pump for free. 
Ford Focus in Illinois, United States
Jul 2016 - Jun 2018
Jun 2018

16000 mi
A/C stopped blowing through vents even though the fan motor was running. Started working on its own when brought to repair shop. No codes showed up when tested according to shop. The shop recommended replacing cabin filter. Replaced filter by the vehicle owner. 
Ford Focus in Florida, United States
Jan 2021 - Jun 2022
Feb 2021

22000 mi
was not shifting gears was covered under warranty. replaced clutch assembly and reflashed transmission shifting sensors. a common problem with this year make and model. replaced top engine mount. 

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2016 Ford Focus 4dr Hatch

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

Ford Focus in Florida, United States
Mar 2016 - Jun 2018
Mar 2017

11000 mi
Reported that transmission shifting was rough, shuttered when shifting. Technician reprogrammed PCM and TCM to latest update. PID data record shutter RPM is 145 within expected limits. No other repair needed. 
Dec 2017

17059 mi
REPORTED CAR HESITATING/ SHAKING ON ACCELL/ ADVISE CAUSE: 160109A REPROGRAM PCM AND TCM PERFORM SHUTTER TEST PASS 717 WFC:P59 42 PART #:7B546 AUTH CODE 717 17059 7B546 16-0109A 0.60 TESAT TO VERIFY CONCERN AND REPROGRAM PCM AND TCM TO LATEST CAL. PERFORM CLUTCH RELEARN AND PID DATA RECORD SHUTTER EVENTS APP1 27.4.45% ISSA 2774 HIGH AND 2605 LOW SHUTTER RPM IS 169 WITHIN EXPECTED LIMITS NO OTHER REPAIRS NEEDED AT THIS TIME 

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2016 Ford Focus 4dr Hatch

160-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD

Ford Focus in North Carolina, United States
Aug 2016 - Jun 2022
May 2022

121000 mi

US $450
purge valve replaced 
Ford Focus in Montana, United States
Feb 2016 - Mar 2017
Apr 2016

4500 mi
Pulled fault codes, attempted to fix AC Pulled fault codes, attempted to fix AC. Replaced pressure transducer Pulled fault codes, attempted to fix AC 
May 2016

6200 mi
Pulled fault codes, attempted to fix AC Pulled fault codes, attempted to fix AC. Replaced vehicle computer. Catastrophic engine failure. Not repairable Catastrophic engine failure. 41 days at the dealer for this repair. I have brought this car to the dealer for repair/diagnosis 12 times for a number of problems in first 3 1/2 months of ownership. Filed Lemon Law claim. 
Sep 2016

11000 mi
Into dealer for trip #7 for A/C problems. Intermittent problem. Dealer had no solution. Recurring problem. Intermittent AC issue 

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2016 Ford Focus 4dr Hatch

143-horsepower Electric 1-speed automatic FWD

Ford Focus in Oregon, United States
Mar 2017 - Apr 2018
Jan 2018

6000 mi
Traction battery not charging. Dealer replaced 12v battery. Problem not resolved. 

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2015 Ford Focus 4dr Sedan

turbocharged 123hp 1.0L I3 6-speed manual FWD

Ford Focus in Wisconsin, United States
Jan 2016 - Jan 2020
Nov 2017

25600 mi
Cooling fan running even on cool days. Shutter assembly defective cutting off air flow. Shutter assembly replaced under warranty. No further cooling fan issues. 
Mar 2018

33000 mi
Thermostat housing defective. Part on national back order for 60 days. Repaired under warranty at no cost. Car now reaches normal operating temperature. 
Ford Focus in Texas, United States
Jun 2015 - Jun 2022
Dec 2015

5000 mi
The electric power steering unit failed. However, the dealer said it was safe to drive, just hard to steer. 
Dec 2018

76000 mi
The dealer said there was a code indicating a problem with the catalytic converters. They were replaced under warranty. 

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2015 Ford Focus 4dr Sedan

160-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed automatic FWD

Ford Focus in North Carolina, United States
Sep 2015 - Jun 2020
Dec 2017

28000 mi
The Clutch Was Slipping. The car has the manual/automatic transmission 
Ford Focus in Virginia, United States
May 2015 - Jan 2017
Nov 2016

29300 mi
Experienced some bucking. Sent for a recall, which the dealer resisted performing. Mechanic found clutch assy needed to be replaced. Replaced said clutch assy. All under warranty. 
Ford Focus in Kentucky, United States
Jun 2015 - Jul 2021
May 2016

16000 mi
AC fuse blown 
Mar 2017

29000 mi
AC failed. They thought that compressor died( said there was a defective batch and they are back ordered). They have replaced 2 compressors, had problems programming some control module( maybe got it replaced too). It ended up being defective connection harness. We had rental car provided. 
Apr 2017

30000 mi
Radiator fan stopped working not long after previous AC repair. Car gave "overheat warning light" in slow moving traffic. 
Apr 2020

50000 mi
Clutch discs were replaced. A common problem on those cars. Covered by extended factory warranty. 

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2015 Ford Focus 4dr Sedan

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

Ford Focus in North Carolina, United States
Nov 2015 - Mar 2018
Sep 2017

70000 mi
Transmission could not find gear, I believe it was a control module 

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2015 Ford Focus 4dr Sedan

160-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD

Ford Focus in Saskatchewan, Canada
Jul 2016 - Feb 2024
Aug 2017

7440 mi
Right side inner CV joint boot was leaking grease. Had to take back they did not adjust wheel bearing proper, wheel is lose. Car was at 12000km date Aug 24 2017 

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2015 Ford Focus 4dr Hatch

turbocharged 252hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD

Ford Focus in Colorado, United States
May 2015 - Sep 2017
Jun 2017

18000 mi

US $90
A/C belt was torn; replaced with new belt 
Ford Focus in Illinois, United States
Jun 2015 - Jan 2022
Nov 2016

16700 mi
Check engine light on for misfire. Known issue being worked by Ford engineering. Code cleared, told to check back in two weeks on status of fix. 
Ford Focus in Rhode Island, United States
Feb 2015 - Jun 2018
Jun 2016

14000 mi
rough starting with hesitation and ocassional stall 
Ford Focus in Virginia, United States
Aug 2015 - Apr 2017
Mar 2017

25000 mi
Electrical issue with steerable headlamps. Warning light and right front headlamp not steering properly. Was not corrected. Required additional dealer visit in April. Second attempt at repair in late March 2017. Same issue. Warning light in dash for steerable headlamp malfunction. Not repaired on second visit. 
Ford Focus in Virginia, United States
Sep 2015 - Jul 2022
Dec 2015

2000 mi
The headliner rattled badly, it drove me crazy. The headliner was replaced, It took two trips, one to gather the info required for Ford to approve the repair, then a break for the parts to arrive and a second for the work to be done. 
Ford Focus in Colorado, United States
Feb 2016 - Jun 2016
Jun 2016

8000 mi
Car would stall out and loose power in any gear at any speed. Dealer said it was a sensor issue. Kept throwing sensors at it. Got fed up traded in the car for a GTI 
Ford Focus in Colorado, United States
Mar 2015 - Dec 2015
Oct 2015

3000 mi
Front grill did not stay attached to bumper retainer clips. Dealer replaced grill/clips 
Nov 2015

3000 mi
Grill was popping loose from bumper trim. Dealer removed bumper and re seated grill. Noticed they did not plug in the driving lights so will be returning to dealer. 

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2015 Ford Focus 4dr Hatch

160-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed automatic FWD

Ford Focus in Ontario, Canada
Apr 2016 - Jun 2022
Sep 2021

57040 mi

C $430
Front driver and passenger wheel bearing replacement. 
Ford Focus in South Carolina, United States
Oct 2017 - Jun 2022
Nov 2021

48000 mi
CLUTCH REPLACEMENT 
Ford Focus in California, United States
Jun 2017 - Jun 2018
Sep 2017

10000 mi
Excessive noise coming from front drivers side at 45+ mph. Wheel bearing replaced. Stuttering of transmission. Clutch bearing replaced. 

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2015 Ford Focus 4dr Hatch

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

Ford Focus in Wisconsin, United States
Apr 2015 - May 2018
May 2016

10400 mi
The seat belt height adjustment would not go up into it's highest position. the height adjuster also rattled. I was told a piece of foam insulation from the headliner had come loose and slid down. It was re-glued in place. Problem solved? 
Jul 2017

20000 mi

US $100
Four wheel alignment. The alignment had been off since the car was new. I finally had it fixed. 
Aug 2017

24000 mi
Transmission shifting poorly, jerking. Replaced clutch pack 
Ford Focus in New Jersey, United States
Jul 2015 - Oct 2017
Oct 2017

63000 mi

US $110
Radiator cracked leaving my wife stranded and requiring a tow. When received car back the fans did not work as the car overheated. Dealer never plugged the fan module in. 
Ford Focus in Connecticut, United States
Sep 2016 - Dec 2018
Jul 2017

35000 mi
Performed Pinpoint TE. Performed update to PCM/TCM. Performed adaptive learn. 
Ford Focus in Massachusetts, United States
Mar 2015 - Mar 2018
Apr 2017

9000 mi
Door locks would click on and off constantly. Doors would open and lock constantly while driving. It was repaired on the second visit. 

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2015 Ford Focus 4dr Hatch

160-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD

Ford Focus in Virginia, United States
Dec 2015 - Jun 2022
Jul 2016

6200 mi
Lane Keep Assist panel on windshield rattling. Dealer replaced cover 
Mar 2017

15000 mi
Navigation system, maps, Travel Link failed to work with SD card error. Replaced SD Card, Card reader, and sync module. 
Ford Focus in Ohio, United States
Nov 2015 - Feb 2018
Jun 2016

9000 mi
Sync system started connecting to phone intermittently. Software update installed. 

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2015 Ford Focus 4dr Hatch

143-horsepower Electric 1-speed automatic FWD

Ford Focus in California, United States
Apr 2015 - Nov 2018
Aug 2017

24500 mi
Replace 12 volt battery under warranty 
Ford Focus in Vermont, United States
Mar 2015 - Mar 2018
Aug 2015

3700 mi
Brakes would skip or slip when applied. TSB repair involved an actuator. 
Nov 2015

7100 mi
Brakes or traction control slips when slowing down at certain speeds and when slight turn in wheel. Possibly not a repair issue but condensation on the brakes that slip at the right speed or scenario? Could not replicate, hasn't recurred. 

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2014 Ford Focus

Engine not specified

Ford Focus in Florida, United States
Feb 2016 - Jun 2016
Jun 2016

19000 mi
Replaced transmission parts.it was a recall part 

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2014 Ford Focus 4dr Sedan

160-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed automatic FWD

Ford Focus in Michigan, United States
Sep 2017 - Nov 2017
Nov 2017

49000 mi

US $100
Battery died 
Ford Focus in Washington, United States
Jan 2015 - Jun 2021
Apr 2016

70500 mi

US $430
Evaporation problem ? Something about intake evaporation or seal? Don't remember all details. Caused check engine light to come on. 
Jun 2016

78000 mi
Reprogram transmission -- recall item. 
Mar 2017

98000 mi

US $109
Fluid got onto the clutch and negatively affected its performance. The clutch required replacement. 
Aug 2017

114000 mi
Warranty work again on PowerShift trans. 
Ford Focus in Connecticut, United States
Dec 2016 - Dec 2017
Jul 2016

40000 mi
Automatic clutch assembly needed to be replaced. It was causing a shuddering when moving from stop. 
Sep 2017

43000 mi
Automatic clutch assembly needed to be replaced. It was causing a shuddering when moving from stop. This is the second replacement 
Oct 2017

43000 mi
PCM was replaced. Can was idling very rough... 
Ford Focus in Michigan, United States
Dec 2016 - Jan 2018
Jan 2017 The battery would not hold a charge, the car didn't want to start in cold weather and had to be jumped twice in one day. It was 21 months old and it failed the dealers computer controlled battery load test. It was replaced under warranty. 
Ford Focus in Florida, United States
Nov 2014 - Mar 2015
Dec 2014

6000 mi
transmission sensor and computer adjusted 
Ford Focus in Connecticut, United States
Aug 2014 - Apr 2017
Nov 2015

11000 mi
transmission needed reprogramming - covered by TSB 
Mar 2016

14000 mi
shuddering between 1st and 2nd gear at low speeds dry clutch assembly needs to be replaced under warranty 
Ford Focus in Florida, United States
Sep 2014 - Aug 2015
Aug 2015

7000 mi

US $773
Rubber CV boots broke on both axles. Replaced at owner expense. 
Ford Focus in Florida, United States
Sep 2015 - Sep 2017
Mar 2015

20000 mi
shuttering on acceleration, clutch pack replaced 
Ford Focus in Michigan, United States
Sep 2016 - Dec 2021
Jun 2017

59000 mi
Recall for door latches 

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2014 Ford Focus 4dr Sedan

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

Ford Focus in North Carolina, United States
Dec 2013 - Nov 2018
Dec 2015

25000 mi
Replaced clutch pack to correct slipping issue. Repaired under factory warranty. 
Mar 2016

28000 mi
Battery had dead cells. Replaced under factory warranty 
Aug 2017

48000 mi
Replaced clutchpack on dual-clutch transmission. Also updated program, per factory tech bulletin. Repairs done under factory warranty. 
Sep 2018

59000 mi
Replace transaxle clutch pack under extended warranty. 
Ford Focus in Iowa, United States
Dec 2014 - Nov 2016
Dec 2015

25000 mi
Dual cluth assembly had to be replaced by a Ford recall for a known issue in these transmissions for the 2014 model with the transmission jerking taking off and sluggishness. 
Nov 2016

42000 mi
Transmission had begun to shudder again when traded. 
Ford Focus in Pennsylvania, United States
Jun 2014 - Jun 2022
Dec 2015

5000 mi
Fuse replaced for 12v accessory outlet. 
Nov 2016

9200 mi
"C" post trim loose and rattling over minor bumps. 
Dec 2016

9000 mi
Transmission was reprogrammed but did not result in complete fix so dealer ordered a newly redesigned Focus clutch and seal kit. Parts replaced in December...seems good! 
May 2017

10000 mi

US $396
Recall-16V-643: Replaced door latches 
Ford Focus in Kentucky, United States
May 2014 - Jan 2015
Aug 2014 Transmission started jerking in and out of gear. Then shifting erratically. So parked vehicle and Ford set wrecker. Dealer said they reflashed software. They thought program was corrupt. So far problem hadn't returned. 
Ford Focus in New York, United States
Jun 2014 - Mar 2017
Jul 2014 Fuel pump stopped working at 184 miles, 5 days after delivery. Fuel pump replaced. 
Ford Focus in Pennsylvania, United States
May 2017 - Jun 2018
Jan 2018

37355 mi
Replaced clutches and seals under warranty 

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2014 Ford Focus 4dr Sedan

160-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD

Ford Focus in Virginia, United States
Sep 2015 - Mar 2016
Oct 2015

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. 
Nov 2015

81600 mi

US $75
Timing cover gasket failed and started leaking 
Jan 2016

88000 mi

US $250
Shocks and Struts 
Feb 2016

88000 mi

US $800
timing cover gasket failed, leaking oil onto accessory belt, causing belt to slip and requiring repair. 
Mar 2016

88000 mi
Using about a quart of oil per 1,000 miles. Had wiring harness issues. I got rid of it to avoid future problems. I really wish Ford would stop selling those pieces of junk. 
Ford Focus in Michigan, United States
May 2015 - Sep 2015
Jun 2015

34000 mi
Minor oil seep through cam gasket. Quickly repaired under warranty. 

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2014 Ford Focus 4dr Sedan

103-horsepower 1.6L I4 5-speed manual FWD

Ford Focus in New Brunswick, Canada
Jun 2016 - Jun 2018
Jun 2017

24800 mi
Electrical short from a wire rubbing against the engine block that caused battery charge indicator to illuminate about ten seconds after starting the car. Might have been squirrel damage, but I cleaned out the engine before taking it in, and it was repaired on warranty. Airbag clockspring contact not conducting well, causing light to illuminate. Airbag clockspring replaced under warranty 
Oct 2017

26040 mi

C $300
Horn had to be replaced. 

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2014 Ford Focus 4dr Hatch

turbocharged 252hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD

Ford Focus in Illinois, United States
Jan 2014 - Dec 2022
Mar 2014

7000 mi
faulty connector for rear window motor 
Apr 2016

30300 mi
one rear brake pad worn due to caliper stuck. everything else was fine. 
Jun 2018

42000 mi

US $250
"Check engine light" came on. intake manifold pressure sensor replaced 
Jul 2018

47000 mi
manifold pressure sensor/wiring replaced. initial repair in june didn't seem to resolve, problem reappeared 4-6 weeks later. 
Oct 2019

49000 mi

US $400
Thumping in rear on some bumps. Dealer diagnosed as a rear sway bar problem, and is replacing. Part had to be ordered, so total time in shop is 2 days 
Sep 2020

50000 mi

US $260
Clamp broke on radiator hose, lost all coolant. Engine light on, with engine fault notification. Car went into some type of RPM/speed limits. Had to have towed to dealer. replaced cap, pressurized system, refilled coolant. Cost seemed a little high, but its a dealer. Have not had good luck with independents. Half the time they don't bother fixing the problem, so I'm like "why did you suggest I bring it in?" 
Ford Focus in Massachusetts, United States
Feb 2015 - Aug 2016
Mar 2016

17000 mi
Noise from the drivers door, when opening. Drivers door upper trim / windown run channel replacement 
Ford Focus in Maryland, United States
Jan 2015 - Jul 2015
May 2015

4000 mi
Engine is stalling 
Jun 2015

4000 mi
Rear seat bench leather was separating 
Ford Focus in Illinois, United States
Aug 2015 - Dec 2017
Jan 2016

47800 mi
Completed recall for stumbling and stalling. Wiring harness splice replaced under recall. 
Feb 2016

49300 mi

US $200
Car bucked and stalled, no restart. Needed to be towed to dealer. Dealer cleaned MAP sensor, not under warranty. Reflashed PCM. Car runs, but lumpy idle. Rear brake replacement with new brake pads and rotors. The original, factory-installed right rear brake caliper bracket had stripped bolt, needed new bracket and bolt. 
Jun 2016

55000 mi
Intermittent check engine code. Pulled P0420 code several times but doesn't stick around long enough to go to dealer. 
Apr 2017

73000 mi
Factory catalyst had failed, causing previously reported cat efficiency codes. Replaced with another used OEM catalyst, and corrected all the issues. Rear hatch, hood, and door were found to be rusting at crimp seam, under the seam sealer and paint. Brought car into dealer for inspection; dealer took photos and sent to Ford for repair approval. Ford corporate denied the claim, even though car is in rustproofing warranty period. 
May 2017

75000 mi

US $50
Factory horns had failed several times due to bad wiring or loose connector. Replaced with aftermarket horns and secure DIY wiring. 
Jul 2017

81000 mi

US $90
Sway bar link broke on a road trip. No dealers kept stock. Had a local muffler shop cut off the leftover part to avoid tire damage. Replaced at home upon return. 
Nov 2017

87000 mi

US $60
Evap purge valve failed, causing car to stumble and stall after fuel up. Replaced valve with new oem 
Ford Focus in Texas, United States
May 2015 - Feb 2021
Jun 2015

10000 mi
Buzzing noise from wiper pump when off for at least an hour. Issue was resolved by replacing body control module. 
May 2017

38500 mi

US $110
Air conditioning will randomly be warm instead of cold. Ford refused to fix the issue saying they could not replicate. I replicated it on the way home. 
Ford Focus in Maryland, United States
Apr 2014 - Jun 2022
Aug 2014

6900 mi
Replaced motor mount. The 1-2 shifts were quite dramatic with an occasional firewall thump from the motor. Clutch engagement was also trickier. 
Aug 2017

56000 mi
2 TSBs to fix Body Control Module and Rear Door Latch. 
Dec 2020

101000 mi

US $700
Complete brake job including pads and rotors on all four wheels. This repair replaced the original rotors on the car. 
Ford Focus in Colorado, United States
Mar 2014 - Feb 2016
Jun 2014

8000 mi
Car stalling/dying under deceleration. Diagnosed as loose signal return splices. Repaired under warranty. Covered by published TSB. 
Ford Focus in Nevada, United States
Oct 2013 - Sep 2014
Aug 2014

8000 mi
Erratic idle and hesitation. Was diagnosed as part of a TSB campaign. 
Ford Focus in Maryland, United States
Oct 2014 - Oct 2017
May 2017

17100 mi
Engine was shuddering when letting off throttle during stop/go traffic with the clutch in, and exhibiting other symptoms of faulty ground splices in the engine harness. Tried to convince dealer to perform TSB for ground splices, unsuccessfully. Dealer "couldn't reproduce". Performed repair myself, successfully. 
Ford Focus in Massachusetts, United States
Oct 2014 - Jun 2018
Dec 2014

1000 mi
Unknown Electrical drain. Technician took apart every electrical system to find pinched wires, body module replaced, wiring replaced. 
Ford Focus in Pennsylvania, United States
Mar 2014 - Apr 2017
Apr 2014

1000 mi
Check engine light repeatedly coming on, overboost condition code. Vacuum hoses switched from factory. 
Apr 2015

17700 mi
Engine sound symposer stopped working, fix came from Ford service bulletin (TSB). 
Apr 2017

52000 mi

US $400
New front brake pads All-wheel alignment 
Ford Focus in Pennsylvania, United States
Sep 2015 - Jun 2022
Apr 2018

59000 mi

US $1350
Bad flywheel. Replaced clutch and flywheel. 
Jan 2019

80000 mi

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

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2014 Ford Focus 4dr Hatch

turbocharged 247hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD

Ford Focus in British Columbia, Canada
Oct 2020 - Jul 2022
Jan 2022

82460 mi

C $537
worn / damaged bearing 
Jul 2022

83080 mi

C $667
CV passenger side replaced due to wear and vibration 

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2014 Ford Focus 4dr Hatch

turbocharged 103hp 1.6L I4 Diesel 6-speed manual FWD

Ford Focus in Great Britain
Feb 2016 - Jun 2022
Oct 2016

26000 mi
Engine malfunction light came on. I took it to a Ford dealer. They diagnosed the problem as mass air flow pipe fault. A new pipe was ordered, so my car stayed for 2 days. As my car is still under warranty the repair did not cost me anything. 
Nov 2017

42000 mi

£240
The vehicle had trouble starting. We took it to our local garage and they diagnosed a problem with the clutch sensor. They had to keep it 2 days as they had to order a new sensor and then it was quite a lengthy job replacing it. 
Jan 2022

75000 mi

£150
My battery was getting drained. I couldn’t get it looked at over Christmas but on January 5th I got an automotive electrician to come to my house to diagnose the problem. It took him 3 hours but eventually he discovered that the screenwash pump had been leaking and it had made its way along a cable and into the motherboard in the glove compartment. This had shorted out one of the fuses, causing it not to shut down when the engine was turned off, hence draining the battery. So on 12th January my local mechanic was able to replace the screenwash pump. It took all day, as the pump is located under the wheel arch and required the removal of the wheel to access it. My car is now working well. 

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2014 Ford Focus 4dr Hatch

160-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed automatic FWD

Ford Focus in California, United States
Nov 2014 - Jun 2016
Feb 2015

7900 mi
Shuddering, vibration when accelerating from a stop. 
May 2015

9000 mi
Shuddering, jerking, upon acceleration. Replaced clutches, seals. 
Ford Focus in Illinois, United States
Nov 2014 - Jan 2018
Jul 2015

12500 mi
Update software 
Oct 2015

14300 mi
Critical update for trans 
Jan 2017

19000 mi
Replaced clutches New oil pan gasket 
Oct 2017

41000 mi
Ever since the clutches have been replaced every once in a while I can smell them braking in. Not standing still but when on it getting on the freeway. Clutches started chatting again until I ran from 20-80 full on and cleared the dust. Now as good as new 
Ford Focus in Maryland, United States
Nov 2014 - Jun 2018
Apr 2015

3700 mi
High beams would not come on 
Apr 2017

35000 mi
leaks Repair transmission leak 
Apr 2018

55000 mi
[DCT] clutch premature wear 
Ford Focus in New Brunswick, Canada
Apr 2016 - May 2016
May 2016

19220 mi
Vehicle jerks when starting off and when the transmission shifts between 1 & 2 and 2 & 3 
Ford Focus in New York, United States
Aug 2016 - Jun 2018
Aug 2016

45000 mi
Performed Transmission TCM recall program and clutch adaptive learning. Verified and perform open recall 15B22 Rear drivers wheel bearing failed and replaced. 
Ford Focus in Ohio, United States
May 2015 - Dec 2016
Sep 2015

18000 mi
Needs clutches 
Nov 2015

20000 mi
Clutch 
Oct 2016

25000 mi
Reprogram 
Ford Focus in California, United States
Mar 2016 - Jul 2018
Mar 2017

26000 mi
Confirmed problem(s): TCM/PCM reprogram, recall #15B22 Clutch shudder (TBS #16-0199...) Dealer replaced dual clutch under recall. No charge and no hassle. 
Ford Focus in Alberta, Canada
Oct 2014 - Mar 2018
May 2017

30380 mi
transmission jerking in stop and go traffic. Dual clutch replaced AC Stop intermittent. Body Control Moduke was replaced 
Ford Focus in Pennsylvania, United States
Dec 2014 - Jun 2016
Jun 2016

23000 mi
Shuddering and jolting in low gears. 
Ford Focus in New York, United States
Jul 2013 - Dec 2016
Jun 2014

6000 mi
replaced clutch asy 
Aug 2016

20600 mi
Recall by Ford to replace the "clutch" 
Ford Focus in Quebec, Canada
May 2015 - Aug 2019
Apr 2016

22500 mi
Left driver door rubber seal worn 
Feb 2017

41540 mi
Clutch assembly needed replacement Cooling fan Blower motor Keyless entry would not work driver side, they removed handle and noticed humidity in electronic system, dried and silicone added for waterproofing. Lower left edge of rear trunk door, (I have a 5 doors Focus), showed wear as when close it rubbed with bumper top part. I had same problem when I bought the car and they told me they fixed it, maybe at around 25000km, I just noticed it happened again but now that is out of warranty they are reviewing if they will repair it or not. Waiting for an answer from them. 
Oct 2017

47120 mi
The dealer finally agreed to fix the hatchback lower left door rubbing against the rear bumper and causing rust issue. At no cost to me. Took 6 months to finally get it done as the dealer kept sending me back and forth to other member of the dealership. 

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2014 Ford Focus 4dr Hatch

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

Ford Focus in Pennsylvania, United States
Aug 2013 - Jul 2017
Dec 2014

12000 mi
Transmission part needed replaced due to poor and jerky shifting. 
Ford Focus in Virginia, United States
Oct 2014 - Apr 2017
Jun 2015

15000 mi
Clutch judder. Computer was reprogrammed. Problem not fixed. clutch judder still there. they are ordering a new clutch system. Parts are on national back order. 
Ford Focus in Michigan, United States
Jul 2014 - Oct 2015
Oct 2015

33000 mi
Ford known trans issue with automatic dual clutch. Warranty repair. Other than being annoying, I have not found the issue to be a major detriment to the performance in general. 
Ford Focus in Minnesota, United States
Sep 2013 - Sep 2016
Jul 2014

13300 mi
replaced both upper wheel bearings 
Oct 2014

17500 mi
Replaced Clutch and Seals 
Sep 2016

55000 mi

US $80
Shudders needs clutches again sold car! 
Ford Focus in California, United States
Apr 2014 - Mar 2017
Mar 2016

34000 mi
Automatic transmission clutches were slipping causing shuddering. Dealer replaced the clutches and seals. 
Ford Focus in Washington, United States
May 2014 - May 2015
Oct 2014

8200 mi
Shudder and rattle noise 
Ford Focus in Florida, United States
Jun 2014 - Oct 2015
Jun 2015

12000 mi
Clutch replaced under warranty. Shuddering, jerking, slipping. 
Ford Focus in Ohio, United States
May 2014 - Jun 2018
Oct 2015

28000 mi
Automatic DCT. Transmission would shudder when shifting. Happens at both low speeds and high speeds. Dealer flashed TCU, low speed shudder still present, high speed shudder fixed. 
Feb 2018

54100 mi
Transmission was shuddering at low speeds again. Dealer diagnosed issue as bad clutch and a leaking seal. Dealer replaced clutch with updated part, replaced seal, and flashed the ECU/TCU with the latest software. Issue appears to be resolved. Transmission shifts very well now, no hesitations or shuddering at any speed. 
Ford Focus in Pennsylvania, United States
Dec 2013 - Jun 2018
Jun 2014

5000 mi
Rear tail light was not properly attached to body in one location- Dealer corected 
Dec 2014

11000 mi
Harsh shifting of auto transmission. Went to three dealers before problem was corrected by Shults Ford, which actually cares about the customer. They repaired a small leak and updated the software. Car now shifts smoothly, a total transformation. 
Dec 2015

30000 mi
AROUND 30,000 MILES, TRANSMISSION CLUTCHES BECAME WET FROM LEAK RESULTING IN CHATTERING. FORD IS REPLACING TRANSMISSION IN 6-8 WEEKS. 
Mar 2016

35000 mi
Transmission was repaired with redesigned clutch assembly and seal kits from 2016 Focus-Transmission now shifts perfectly 
Jul 2017

61000 mi

US $100
Interior light fuse failed- Fuse replaced all system currently OK 
Jun 2018

79000 mi

US $100
Replaced rear wheel bearing under extended warranty. 
Ford Focus in New Hampshire, United States
Nov 2013 - Apr 2017
Mar 2014

4000 mi
Controls on the steering wheel for volume, radio stations and voice activation broke. Initial repair unsuccessful, parts ordered. Part for steering wheel audio and voice controls were replaced 
Aug 2014

10200 mi
Rear sway bar link lower nuts were loose and replaced but became loose again. Installed two new lower link nuts/rear. 
Oct 2015

26000 mi
Shuttering and grinding from transmission. Clutch assembly replaced (automatic/manual transmission) Coolant leak found while clutch was being replaced, water pump was replaced as well. 
Ford Focus in Minnesota, United States
Mar 2015 - Jun 2017
Sep 2015

17000 mi
Vehicle was shaking furiously upon accelerating from a stop. Computer was reprogrammed. Time will tell if it's fixed. Sounded like a common issue. A small oil leak developed. Quarter sized spots on garage floor. The timing cover gasket was faulty. They replaced the gasket under warranty. 
Jun 2016

31000 mi
The previous shaking that I reported turned out to not be a bad computer program (no surprise to me) but rather a faulty clutch. The part was on backorder due to high demand. Sounds like a recall is needed. 
Ford Focus in Missouri, United States
Oct 2016 - Dec 2017
Dec 2016

32000 mi
Clutch was bad. Shuddered excessively. Clutch was replaced and now runs how it should. TCM died and vehicle acted as it were in neutral when it was in drive. Vehicle had to be towed to dealership. Ruled bad TCM and replaced. Car runs as it should now. 
Jun 2017

37000 mi

US $130
Hit pot hole, caused wheels to go out of alignment 
Ford Focus in Ohio, United States
Jul 2015 - Mar 2016
Jan 2016

28500 mi
Steering gears all replaced 
Mar 2016

31000 mi
Drivers side door seal on body fell apart around 4000 miles. Finally got part covered under warranty. 
Ford Focus in Pennsylvania, United States
Jan 2016 - Jun 2018
Jun 2016

28000 mi
Rear seat belt buckle broken; replaced. 
Jan 2017 Loose bolt inside hatch interior panel on passenger side. 
Ford Focus in Texas, United States
Mar 2014 - Jul 2018
Mar 2017

19350 mi
Upgraded computer control of Transmission under one recall but refused to do the second recall. 
Ford Focus in Massachusetts, United States
Jul 2017 - Jul 2017
Jul 2017

66000 mi

US $200
Replace clutch again 
Ford Focus in Minnesota, United States
Jun 2015 - Jul 2018
Jun 2015

18000 mi
cluch shudder 
Aug 2017

47500 mi
the DCT clutch was repaced 
Ford Focus in Maryland, United States
Apr 2018 - Apr 2018
Apr 2018

31000 mi
Wheel bearing replacement. 
Ford Focus in California, United States
Aug 2015 - Apr 2017
Sep 2015

42000 mi
Clutch plate worn, causing bad shudder on low gear shifts. Plate replaced under warranty, issue resolved. 
Apr 2016

52300 mi
Minor oil leak caused by bad seal, replaced under warranty 
Ford Focus in Oklahoma, United States
Apr 2017 - Dec 2021
Apr 2017

29000 mi
The gear slipped as I approached an off-ramp on the highway and the revs jumped up. Took it to get checked and they changed the clutches on the dct. 
Dec 2021

71500 mi
had to have TCM replaced. Started out with check engine light that went away after one day and then the following day, couldn't shift past 2nd without high engine revs. Still having issues with shudder after repair. 

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2014 Ford Focus 4dr Hatch

160-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD

Ford Focus in Wisconsin, United States
Dec 2014 - Jun 2022
Feb 2016

30000 mi
small oil leak at timing cover, dealer repaired (removed/reinstalled silicone) 
Dec 2021

164000 mi

US $50
one coil went bad, but replaced all, as well as spark plugs 
Ford Focus in Massachusetts, United States
Mar 2015 - Jul 2022
Dec 2021

97307 mi

US $262
EVAP canister had to be replaced to resolve P1450 error. Slow filling of gas tank. 
Ford Focus in Georgia, United States
Jan 2015 - Dec 2015
Mar 2015

6000 mi
Rattle coming from overhead console. Glove box door misaligned and not closing properly. Broken trim around parking brake handle. Hatch misaligned and not always closing properly. 
Ford Focus in Florida, United States
Apr 2015 - May 2018
Feb 2015

11500 mi
I noticed a "metal on metal" noise and brought the car to dealer. They told me it was just normal engine noise. A couple thousand miles later, there was a "knocking" noise in the engine. Ford wanted me to drive the car in, I insisted upon a tow (under warranty). They took a week to diagnose that it was indeed a spun bearing. They solution was to replace the entire shortblock. 
May 2018

61000 mi
Car started stalling while driving. Found to be bad EGR purge valve which caused suction on the fuel tank, imploding the fuel tank. They had to replace the fuel tank, fuel pump, EVAP canister, and EGR Purge valve. Was covered under extended 75K mile warranty that I purchased with the car. 
Ford Focus in Oregon, United States
Apr 2014 - Jun 2022
Nov 2014

11500 mi
I have an oil leak at the rear of the engine. The dealer couldn't pinpoint the leak so they installed dye in the engine oil and told me to come back in one or two weeks. Intermittently the air bag light comes on. This is because the DTC is throwing B0029 (voltage spike for 1-6 seconds). The dealer with help from Ford was unable to pinpoint the problem, reset the DTC, and told me to come back it it recurs. They used the UV dye to ascertain that the leak was from the oil pan gasket and replaced it. Intermittently the air bag light would come on. They were able to track it down to one connector which they cleaned and the problem went away. 
Apr 2016

44200 mi
Airbag light was on. Dealer disassembled interior to remove, clean, and reassemble wiring loom. The light came back on (for the third time) within 12 months. 

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2014 Ford Focus 4dr Hatch

143-horsepower Electric 1-speed automatic FWD

Ford Focus in California, United States
Jun 2014 - Jun 2016
Apr 2015

6300 mi
Front passenger "sticks" and is difficult to open from the inside. Dealer initially fixed problem, but it has since returned. 
Oct 2015

11000 mi
Front passenger door "sticks" and is difficult to open 
Jan 2016

4700 mi
Hi voltage wiring got wet in the rain and had to be replaced. This is Day 7 and the repair is not yet completed (Ford has yet to find/ship the right part to the dealer). Problem is subject to a recall. 
Ford Focus in Missouri, United States
Mar 2015 - May 2015
May 2015

1000 mi
Plastic triangle in front of driver door missing a plastic clip. The part left a large gap causing wind noise. 
Ford Focus in California, United States
Sep 2014 - Sep 2016
Aug 2015

6100 mi
Replace high voltage wiring harness. I received a "Stop Safely Now" error once. In diagnosing this they found (unrelated to this error) that the harness connector was slightly cracked. 
Ford Focus in Missouri, United States
Jul 2015 - Jun 2018
Oct 2015

12000 mi
Parking brake cable loose causing banging over bumps. Clip installed to fix. 
Mar 2016

20000 mi
Drivers seat squeak. Seat track replaced under warranty. 
Feb 2017

30000 mi
Replaced coolant pump for heater. Heat was non functional. 
Ford Focus in California, United States
Sep 2015 - Jul 2018
Jun 2018

57000 mi
modem in head unit failed and had to be replaced 
Ford Focus in California, United States
Jun 2014 - Jun 2017
Sep 2015

12000 mi
Electric system or sensors were not shutting off when car was turned off. 
Ford Focus in California, United States
Oct 2013 - Nov 2016
Aug 2015

14500 mi
"Stop Safely Now" fault. Replaced high voltage cabling due to issues with pins within the cable. This is part of a TSB, but not a recall 
Ford Focus in California, United States
Sep 2014 - Dec 2017
Jan 2015

1200 mi
Headlight defective A bunch of various trim issues, nothing fixed 
Jun 2016

8000 mi
Replace charge port because outside lights defective 
Aug 2016

8000 mi
Replace defective shock absorber 
Oct 2017

13000 mi

US $200
Replace 12V battery 

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2013 Ford Focus

Engine not specified

Ford Focus in Ontario, Canada
Dec 2012 - Jan 2013
Jan 2013 Replaced Steering Column Navigation System didn't work 

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2013 Ford Focus 4dr Wagon

turbocharged 252hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD

Ford Focus in Slovenia
Oct 2014 - Oct 2021
Oct 2016

40300 mi

€50
switch for bonnet latch. 
Mar 2018

57040 mi

€1
alarm went of during stationary. and also during driving i got massages "bonnet open". i just use some contact spray for contacts of switch. seems it is helping. tonight and today's drive shows no messages. 
Jan 2021

73160 mi
Light height sensor stop working, need replace. 
May 2021

76260 mi

€300
Water pump died. vehicle went to limp mode, and was towed to shop. 

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2013 Ford Focus 4dr Sedan

160-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed automatic FWD

Ford Focus in California, United States
Nov 2012 - Jun 2018
Jan 2016 shudder at low speed. Replaced clutch and gearbox. 
Ford Focus in New York, United States
Apr 2016 - Jun 2018
Jul 2016

31000 mi
rough shifting with shuttering and hesitation when shifting 
Ford Focus in Texas, United States
Oct 2016 - Sep 2017
Nov 2016

60000 mi
Paint on metal prevented the ground from connecting from the battery. Battery would run down in a matter of days. Bought the car used from dealership. They worked on it twice trying to figure out the problem. Took 2 plus weeks but they found and fixed it at no charge to us. 
Ford Focus in New Mexico, United States
May 2013 - Apr 2015
Oct 2014

15000 mi
Rear deck-lid vent disintegration, presumably, by sun. 
Apr 2015

15000 mi
Transmission reported as leaking. Dealer declared problem as under warranty. I decided to trade it in. I think the 2013 Ford Focus was literally made out of garbage. 
Ford Focus in Texas, United States
Mar 2013 - May 2014
Feb 2014

31000 mi
Hesitation in to drive. Reprogramed computer. 
Ford Focus in Texas, United States
Mar 2013 - Dec 2014
Aug 2013

10000 mi
Went to complain about jerking of transmission 
Dec 2013

20000 mi
Take it in for jerking, they found it has a transmission leak, yet to be fixed. 
Feb 2014

25800 mi
Car would jerk, they reflashed transmission and it runs great now. Repaired leak. 
Dec 2014

34000 mi
Right before I got rid of it, the heater and air conditioner were acting up. Transmission had also started to jerk again. 
Ford Focus in North Carolina, United States
Jan 2017 - Feb 2022
Feb 2017

55000 mi
Shudder in gears 1-4 in moderate acceleration. 
Ford Focus in Michigan, United States
Apr 2013 - Jun 2022
Sep 2021

101000 mi
Transmission control module replaced under warranty 
May 2022

107000 mi
Check engine light on, small EVAP leak, living with it no repair made 
Ford Focus in Colorado, United States
Sep 2013 - Sep 2014
Sep 2014

50000 mi
Transmission jerking and leaking 
Ford Focus in Florida, United States
Feb 2018 - Jun 2022
May 2021

66000 mi
Recall of DCT switch for transmission. Needed to have car towed to dealer 
Ford Focus in Utah, United States
Dec 2012 - Jun 2014
Jun 2014

21000 mi

US $375
The electronic latch on the trunk stops working with no rhyme or reason and there is no key to open the trunk. 
Ford Focus in California, United States
Dec 2012 - Oct 2020
Mar 2018

41000 mi
ford software upgrade did include a mechanical part. Car drives like new now....even better. They also did door latch recal work. Car was in for reg maint svc. 

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2013 Ford Focus 4dr Sedan

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

Ford Focus in Minnesota, United States
May 2013 - Mar 2019
Jun 2015

60000 mi
Transmission giving errors, rough shifting, neutralizing, going into failover mode. 
May 2017

105000 mi

US $950
Emissions control - catalytic converter worn out, needed replacement. 
Aug 2017

110000 mi

US $500
Oxygen Sensor 
Feb 2018

120000 mi

US $1500
Replace aging and worn brake parts, typical brake job. Alignment, tires, etc. 
Ford Focus in Texas, United States
Feb 2015 - Aug 2015
Jul 2015

52000 mi
Transmission electronic control module, required the complete removal of the transmission, covered under Ford's extended warranty. 
Aug 2015

52000 mi
Transmission still not shifting correctly, pulled transmission, replaced control module(s). Dealer gave me full price for trade in on new car, glad this one is gone, POS... 
Ford Focus in Ontario, Canada
Nov 2012 - Sep 2017
Apr 2013

1640 mi
door was adjusted 
Aug 2015

19620 mi
Experienced transmission judders. Dual clutches replaced and s/w reprogrammed. 
Aug 2017

32860 mi

C $100
Dual clutches replaced for second time. fuel tank cap less filler system causing engine check lights and fuel sending sensor faulty 
Ford Focus in Kentucky, United States
Jun 2014 - Jun 2015
Feb 2015

1000 mi
Brought it in 2 times for repair on transmission slipping and studdering, 1st trip they did not fix it, was fixed after 2nd service drop off, they replaced the clutch and adjusted the computer control 
Ford Focus in Pennsylvania, United States
Dec 2012 - Sep 2015
Sep 2015

31000 mi
Car currently receiving updated clutch per Ford TSB for DCT clutch shudder. 
Ford Focus in Maryland, United States
Sep 2015 - Jun 2017
Apr 2016

24200 mi

US $100
has been in the shop for trans replaced seals power & trans control modules twice.  Then for electrical/ no start no nothing PCM & TCM & WIRING. now h vac blower motor on hi when turned off. Now replacing BCM. NEVER LEFT DEALER YET HVAC cabin wiring harness problems from the last time it was in the shop. I should not have had to pay due to problem was from former repair under warranty. Tired of being boned by FORD. 
Ford Focus in New York, United States
Jan 2013 - Sep 2018
Apr 2013

1500 mi
Sync module completely failed and needed to be replaced. 
Ford Focus in Indiana, United States
Nov 2014 - Jun 2017
Dec 2014

32000 mi
Complete failure of electronic steering rack unit. 
Ford Focus in Maine, United States
Nov 2014 - Jan 2020
Jun 2015

37000 mi
replaced loose lower tie rod 
Sep 2015

45000 mi
clutch pack for automatic manual replaced 
Dec 2016

61000 mi

US $345
had to replace rack and pinion system - 1600 dollar repair if I had to pay full amount. 
Apr 2017

63000 mi

US $67
Replaced driver side sway bar link 
Sep 2017

70000 mi

US $60
Replaced passenger side sway bar link 

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2013 Ford Focus 4dr Sedan

160-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD

Ford Focus in Florida, United States
Jul 2015 - Jun 2018
Jul 2017

73000 mi

US $100
Headlight was not working, had to get body control module reflashed 
Ford Focus in Georgia, United States
Nov 2016 - Oct 2017
Dec 2016

88000 mi

US $260
Replaced purge valve. 
Sep 2017

119000 mi

US $129
Car wouldn't start and for a few days before the failure it took longer than normal to get it to start. I replaced the battery and all is fine. 
Ford Focus in Indiana, United States
Mar 2017 - Jun 2022
May 2017

50000 mi
Driver side tie rod replaced Driver headlight had leak. Removed headlight (2 screws), identified leak and applied silicone sealant. Applied series of software updates to Sync as it was frequently dropping Bluetooth connection. Updates improved situation, but Bluetooth still drops intermittently 
Jan 2018

62000 mi
Error code P2196. Cleaned throttle body, but had minimal buildup. Buildup was greasy/oily, not hard. No carb cleaner required. Did not replace gasket. Intake filter was disconnected - reattached firmly. Believe this was root cause. 
Dec 2020

118000 mi

US $225
Old battery case developed crack around negative terminal and had significant leak. Negative cable had a proprietary voltage sensor on it. Neg cable was corroded to the terminal. Could not remove. Had to replace the cable too. 
Mar 2022

136500 mi
Horn was inoperative. Checked fuse. No issue. Solenoid was fine. Disconnected horn, cleaned contacts, reinstalled. Worked again 

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2013 Ford Focus 4dr Hatch

turbocharged 252hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD

Ford Focus in California, United States
Apr 2013 - Jul 2016
Jul 2013

7000 mi
Several paint issues discovered due to contaminates under paint causing a bump. Brought in for TSB to replace motor mounts due to excessive motor movement under moderately aggressive acceleration. Movement was bad enough to allow engine to hit firewall. 
Aug 2015

54500 mi

US $145
Front left wheel bearing starting making noise at around 50,000 miles. Took several trips to the dealer and assistance from Ford Coporate to resolve. Wheel bearing was replaced under warranty. 
Ford Focus in New York, United States
Nov 2012 - Sep 2017
Dec 2015

28000 mi
computer brain and navigation needed to be replaced 
Ford Focus in Indiana, United States
Mar 2013 - May 2014
Dec 2013

8000 mi
Had TSB done for the motor mounts and clutch upgrade. 
Ford Focus in Alberta, Canada
May 2013 - Sep 2017
Aug 2013

2480 mi
My Ford Touch update. Update fixed some glitches. 
Ford Focus in Washington, United States
Jun 2013 - Jun 2022
Sep 2013

3000 mi
Nick in leather on console armrest. TSB 13-6-10 for excessive drivetrain motions (jackhammering driven wheel) under moderate to severe acceleration. 
Jan 2014

22700 mi
TSB 13-6-10 (updated in December by Ford) finally performed by dealer on delivery of uprated transmission mounts and mounting hardware. 
Jul 2016

53700 mi

US $100
Split sway bar bushing, left rear. Sway bar links, shackles, insulator assemblies and bushings replaced, both sides. 
Sep 2016

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. 
Dec 2016

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 
May 2017

69000 mi

US $1000
Replace worn factory shocks w/OEM parts. 
Mar 2018

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. 
Ford Focus in Missouri, United States
Jul 2013 - Jun 2014
Sep 2013

1000 mi
TSB for motor mounts. Dealer ordered the parts 
Oct 2013

2000 mi
My ford sync malfunctioned. System update installed 
Ford Focus in Alabama, United States
Aug 2013 - Jun 2022
Aug 2015

18100 mi
Battery was replaced under warranty. Determined that some cells were faulty. 
Ford Focus in New York, United States
Mar 2013 - Sep 2017
Oct 2013

8500 mi
Paint flaked off of the bumper in one irregular patch the size of a U.S. Quarter. A noticeable black patch on a white bumper. 
Ford Focus in Michigan, United States
Jun 2013 - Jun 2015
Aug 2013 Bumper scrape (car hauler) repaired by dealer at no cost. 
Ford Focus in Ontario, Canada
May 2013 - May 2017
Sep 2013

3100 mi
Windshield wipers needed adjustment as the swing was too wide and running over the trim.  The speedometer which is electronic, failed to read properly it was either running too high or too low. Not yet resolved, intermittent. 
May 2015

12800 mi
Recall work provided. Had to cut, splice and re/re ignition wire due to stalling issues 
Oct 2016

24060 mi
Check engine light came on and turbo boost intermittent. Replaced knock sensor. Check engine light has come on again and same error codes presented. Data has contacted ford for more solutions. Problem still outstanding 
Nov 2016

24460 mi
Cel issue unresolved. Now in winter storage so wait for spring. 
Ford Focus in Washington, United States
Dec 2012 - Dec 2013
Sep 2013

22000 mi
replace upper and lower motor mounts 
Dec 2013

29000 mi
A piece of the clutch pedal came off. Had to have a new clutch pedal ordered. 
Ford Focus in Florida, United States
Jun 2013 - Apr 2014
Oct 2013

5000 mi
Bang noise when shifting through gears 
Nov 2013

3500 mi

US $100
TSB for Engine mounts & clutch line TSB for Engine mounts & clutch line 
Mar 2014

5000 mi
Tsb to reprogram Digital Audio Processor 
Ford Focus in Michigan, United States
May 2013 - Jun 2015
Jun 2013

752 mi
Bang on acceleration sin 1st and 2nd caused by trans support. Dealer has just received bulletin. Part has been ordered and will take day to install when it arrives. Bang on acceleration sin 1st and 2nd caused by trans support. Dealer has just received bulletin. Part has been ordered and will take day to install when it arrives. 
Sep 2013

4000 mi
The trans problem in reported in June still has not been fixed. I have been to the dealer 4X now to find out when they will be getting around to taking care of this problem. I am now told fix will come in end of OCT. We will see. 
Nov 2013

5000 mi
Ford finally sent parts and they were installed in 1 day . The car is performing as it should now 
May 2014

10000 mi
Stud broke off front wheel hub. After some push back dealer agreed to fix on Warranty. 
Jul 2014

10000 mi
I took the car in for a KLUNK in the front end which I correctly guessed was in the suspension. Turned out the tie-rod end was loose. Probably from when they changed the hub. 
Apr 2015

23300 mi
Door lock unlock 
Ford Focus in Ohio, United States
Oct 2012 - Oct 2015
Dec 2013

8000 mi
ford tech service bulletin, replace motor mounts, no charge 
Oct 2014

14200 mi
Tech service bulletin- engine wiring. Engine would die at low speed while approaching traffic signal, but would immediately restart. Only happened a couple of times.  
Ford Focus in Pennsylvania, United States
Nov 2012 - Apr 2018
Dec 2013

20000 mi
Service Action Item - fix inoperable side marker lights on HID equipped Focus ST, basically they added a few amber LEDs to the outward eyebrow LED strip 
Jul 2014

27500 mi
Adjusted/replaced HID component; message on dash said that the light malfunctioned and required service. The lights were still working, so I'm not sure what the problem was. 
Feb 2015

35000 mi
CEL on. EEC Test returned code P007B/P260E replaced ACT valve, ACT sensor. Wire harness replaced for field service item had a damaged crimp and wire (done at another dealer) Wire harness replaced and soldered. Covered by warranty. 
Ford Focus in Florida, United States
Oct 2012 - Jun 2015
Jun 2013

5000 mi
TSB to replace all motor mounts with redesigned mounts and to replace clutch line with a longer one. The factory motor mount was to0 soft for the amount of torque, too much movement of the engine during shifting at high RPM, causing a bang and wheel hop. 
Nov 2013

10800 mi
Check engine light came on and then started flashing. The car lost power and would shudder above 2000 RPM. Car threw trouble code PO301 Cylinder 1 misfire. Upon further diagnosing was found Cylinder 1 coil pack was no longer working. 
Nov 2014

26300 mi
High pressure fuel pump failed and put the car into limp mode. Check engine light illuminated and a P0087 DTC low fuel rail pressure was thrown Engine wiring harness had bad splices. 
Ford Focus in California, United States
Dec 2012 - Jun 2022
Dec 2015

34000 mi

US $140
Battery failure. Only 140 A available at full charge (unable to turn the starter). 
Ford Focus in California, United States
Nov 2012 - Aug 2014
Aug 2014

13000 mi
buttons on the steering column do not always work. 
Ford Focus in California, United States
Oct 2012 - Mar 2016
Feb 2013

3700 mi
updated the firmware for the myford touch/sync system. fixed some flaws and introduced a bunch of others ... 
Apr 2013

6700 mi
once again an attempt to fix mysync issues. 
Jun 2013

8000 mi
the mysync computer failed entirely on thursday afternoon. saturday, the entire car was dead. battery drained flat. got a boost. sunday, entire car was dead. got a boost monday and took it to the dealer. they couldn't find the cause. super! 
Aug 2013

10200 mi
once again myford touch sync needed an update. unknown if anything broke from that - just got the car back. also the boost gauge failed requiring a special part sent from detroit, hence the 3 days total in the shop. had to return to get the boost gauge fixed. some chip. performed 10k service. returned the car with four underinflated tyres. impressed? not much .... also the myford touch update once again defeated daylight savings time. 
Mar 2014

16000 mi
passenger side tail-light assembly has been ingesting rain since new. finally managed to prove it to ford, who replaced it under warranty. 
Oct 2014

21500 mi
moonroof surround rattled whether moon roof open or not. nasty chemical odour detected after a/c operation (fans still running but a/c off). dealer cleaned out the air filter but that didn't cure the issue. 
Ford Focus in Ohio, United States
Sep 2012 - Nov 2021
Oct 2014

57200 mi
2nd gear grind 
Jun 2015

80000 mi

US $130
Needed new battery 
Ford Focus in Saskatchewan, Canada
Aug 2013 - Sep 2013
Aug 2013

18600 mi
Front strut mounts Vehicle stalls when clutch is engaged, rpms drop, rough idle Shifter gets stuck. Cannot shift into 1st,3rd,or 5th gears. Will come loose after pulling over and working the shifter back and forth. Motor mounts weak. Hard shifts cause drivetrain bang/shock. Wheel hop produces bangs. D pillar panel loose. Door misaligned Paint bubbling around underside of hood. Taillights rubbing against body Sound symposer cutting in and out. 
Ford Focus in Michigan, United States
Aug 2012 - Jun 2022
Sep 2012 Turbocharger intercooler hose became partially detached, causing a decrease in power and hissing noise during acceleration. To repair, hose was reattached. ~45min self repair. 
Dec 2012

3000 mi
Software update to address MyFordTouch navigation system issues. Display would lock up and need to be hard reset via a fuse pull. Issue occurred twice in the first 2500 miles of driving. 
Jun 2013

6000 mi

US $30
Factory turbo intercooler pipe came loose again. Took car to shop, reattached. 2 days later, pipe came loose again and shop replaced the factory hose clamp with a beefier one. So far no issues. 
Ford Focus in Arkansas, United States
Sep 2012 - Apr 2015
Oct 2012 The car arrived with a dent in the lower right corner of the right rear door. The dent appears to have happened before the panel was painted in the factory. 
Oct 2013

17000 mi
Factory motor mounts too soft allowing too much engine movement during hard shifts. All mounts replaced under a TSB, car is much firmer with shifting and reduced engine movement. 
Ford Focus in California, United States
Nov 2012 - Mar 2015
Aug 2013

11100 mi
Broken wheel stud, required replacing hub Replaced left front strut mount, making noise. 
Ford Focus in Wisconsin, United States
Nov 2012 - Oct 2013
May 2013

9000 mi
Third brake light had water inside of lens 
Jun 2013

12000 mi
Driver side headlight plastic was bubbling, headlight assembly was replaced My Ford Touch, album art would appear upside down and very small, constant indexing of hard drive. 
Ford Focus in New South Wales, Australia
Jan 2013 - Jun 2022
May 2015

40300 mi
Engine mount broke 
Nov 2017

89900 mi

A $2300
Heater core leak 
Apr 2018

96100 mi

A $600
Earthing fault fixed, caused by previous bad repair from another shop on front bumper 
Ford Focus in Maryland, United States
Jan 2013 - Aug 2016
Jun 2015

32000 mi
Engine/Trans mount TSB 
Ford Focus in New York, United States
Dec 2012 - Jul 2020
Jan 2014 some emissions system TSB and a motor mount and shield 
Aug 2014

12000 mi
sun roof and front passenger door rattle 
Dec 2015

23000 mi
fixed broken glove box rattle in sun roof parts on order 
Jan 2016

10000 mi
parts in and repair completed 
Dec 2016

29000 mi

US $100
check engine light: a sensor and electrical harness repair 
Mar 2018

38000 mi

US $100
Door didn’t lock via door button and seat belt light not working replaced seat belt tensioner reprogrammed window drivers side and relaxes door handle Replaced door handle drivers side and painted 
Ford Focus in Connecticut, United States
Mar 2013 - Mar 2014
Jul 2013

3300 mi
Air conditioning stopped working. Repair involved resetting a connection between the clamte control system and the A/C compressor. 
Ford Focus in California, United States
Jan 2013 - Jun 2014
May 2013

8000 mi
Turbo boost disappeared during regular driving, turbocharger found to have become disconnected. 
Ford Focus in Michigan, United States
Jan 2013 - Apr 2019
Oct 2016

57000 mi
Grinding in 2nd Gear, bad Syncro likely. Transmission replaced under Powertrain Warranty. Needed an alignment after hitting a pot hole. They had to realign the subframe then did the toe. Tie Rods and Jam Nut Seized. Dealer could not remove, wanted to replace them for $500. Tie Rod and Jam Nut removed at home after being soaked in PB Blaster. 
Nov 2016

58200 mi

US $50
Lug Nuts Over Torqued when Dealer aligned car, nuts seized and were destroyed upon removal. Wheel was slightly damaged (cosmetic). 
Jun 2017

65000 mi

US $30
Parking brake would stick, bought new cables did not install them as I was able to "re-grease" the existing cable and it seems to work. Will need to replace eventually. 
Ford Focus in North Carolina, United States
Nov 2012 - Mar 2015
Dec 2012

1000 mi

US $65
engine oil level low - below minimum line on dipstick. 
Aug 2013

15000 mi
Replace all engine mounts, roll restrictor, clutch line 
Ford Focus in Pennsylvania, United States
Nov 2012 - Mar 2017
Jan 2014

30200 mi
Battery failed 
Ford Focus in Manitoba, Canada
Nov 2012 - Apr 2017
Aug 2014

20460 mi
Tsb for motor mount replacement. Recall for headlight replacement. 
Jul 2015

32940 mi
Engine light came on. Wiring harness was repaired. 
Ford Focus in Massachusetts, United States
Mar 2013 - Dec 2013
Jun 2013

5000 mi
Electrical short in sun visor wiring caused fuse to blow for power windows and other dash lights. Was fixed after 2 days in a rental. 
Oct 2013

10000 mi

US $130
Continuous vibration at 40-60mph had tires rebalanced 3 times at out of pocket expense by Ford. Problem is still somewhat apparent with steering wheel vibration at speed. 
Ford Focus in Arizona, United States
Sep 2012 - Mar 2018
Nov 2014

23000 mi
Replace water pump 
May 2016

48900 mi
High pressure fuel pump 
Mar 2017

67000 mi

US $670
Engine mounts Rear shocks 
Jun 2017

73000 mi

US $100
Rear hatch 
Jan 2018

80000 mi

US $300
Front brake and rotors 
Ford Focus in North Dakota, United States
Feb 2014 - Mar 2014
Feb 2014

10000 mi
Issue with turbocharger spool 
Mar 2014

11000 mi
Same issue as before, same engine code P0299 Fixed the issue, found a torn vacuum hose 
Ford Focus in Indiana, United States
Feb 2014 - Sep 2017
Oct 2014

35500 mi
Inner door seal cracked at bottom of door Turbo waste gate open when accelerating 
Jan 2015

38500 mi
lower door seal torn 
Apr 2015

41200 mi

US $235
Charcoal canister fail resulting in pressure sensor in fuel tank failure. 
Ford Focus in Massachusetts, United States
Aug 2014 - Sep 2019
Aug 2016

24700 mi

US $110
Key was not recognized by vehicle (MyFordKey not found!) and several relays were inop with false warning lights. Diagnostics by dealer were inconclusive. No parts replaced. Fixed by reset of ECU by detaching battery for 10 mins. 
Nov 2016

26400 mi

US $500
Same key issue as before, was found to be two faulty grounds. Battery was replaced prior to ground diagnosis. 
Ford Focus in Ohio, United States
Jan 2014 - Dec 2016
Aug 2014

25000 mi
An incorrectly crimped wiring harness results in rough starts/poor performance. Experienced 3 times, after heavy rain. No boost pressure, ran poorly until restarted. Recall has been issued, parts end of Sept. Recall ID: 14S17. 
Ford Focus in Maryland, United States
Jan 2014 - Nov 2014
Mar 2014

6000 mi
I could not pump gas in addition to smelling gas. It would keep cutting off the pump. That turned out to be a spider web in the fuel line (weird), but they also noticed a fuel line fault, so they replaced it.  
Oct 2014

19000 mi
Inconsistent revs when the clutch was pushed in. The rpm would dip way too low when idling, almost stalling out. Wiring harness needed to be replaced, faulty splicing job. It was a recall. Also got a preventive TSB done for center dash. Took it in for a gas smell, but that was ruled NPF 
Ford Focus in South Carolina, United States
Oct 2013 - Dec 2013
Nov 2013 I had the TSB 13-6-10 done before picking up the car. Basically the rear engine mount is too soft and will bottom out (bang) when shifted hard. 
Dec 2013

2000 mi
Rear view mirror is slightly distorted when using the flipped 'night mode'. Got the mirror replaced and the problem is still here but not as bad. 
Ford Focus in Wisconsin, United States
Jan 2014 - Apr 2017
Jan 2014

22000 mi
SYNC module had to be replaced. 
Sep 2014

32000 mi
Transmission did not like going into 3rd gear. Transmission is not serviceable, replaced transmission. 
Ford Focus in Indiana, United States
May 2015 - Sep 2016
Jun 2015

34000 mi
Door hinge on drivers side door has a metal squeak. Replaced the slide and removed door, extensive diagnosis by techs and body shop. Problem was unable to be pinpointed. Problem not resolved. Headlamp fault warning message randomly displayed on DIC(Driver Info Center) throughout ownership. TSB to resolve issue via BCM reprogram. I believe it is fixed but sometimes goes 6+ months before issue presents itself. Update: never reappeared. TSB preformed for Idle quality problems and dips. Related to earlier recall done on a poor quality wiring splice. Rattle with rear spoiler. Earlier repairs for rattles and water leak. Nothing was repaired at this time. Screws keep falling out of the spoiler and the trim covering has started rattling now because it has been taken off many times. Whirring noise happening under load at low RPM. Could be related to an earlier bearing replacement of the half shaft support, but I believe it is a separate issue Coolant Smell coming from vehicle after driving. No coolant loss, no visible leaks. However spoken to other owners who have reported same problem. Rough idle, surging, other rough running when cold that resemble carbon build up on intake valves. Continues to get worse over time. Dealer says no problem, could not reproduce but admitted to not driving it when it was cold. 
Sep 2015

36000 mi
Spoiler rattle was resolved by the dealer by using threadlocker. The rattle was a trim clip that fell off during a previous repair for the spoiler bolts. Both fixed and resolved. 
Sep 2016

44000 mi
Ford Corporate was involved, engineering rep said it was considered a engineering defect with the car. Solution was to cut out A pillar and repair. I chose to decline the fix as it would compromise the safety cage of the vehicle and residual value. 
Ford Focus in Michigan, United States
Aug 2015 - Mar 2016
Mar 2016

69000 mi
"Engine Fault Service Now" message on dash. Car goes into limp mode. Car has been to dealer 7-8 times in last 18 months for same issue. Same symptoms continue. Only happens once every 2 weeks or so. Will go away with key cycle. 
Ford Focus in Colorado, United States
Dec 2015 - Jan 2018
Jul 2015

12000 mi
Tailgate unlatched warning 
Ford Focus in Washington, United States
May 2013 - Jun 2022
Jan 2022

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. 
Ford Focus in North Carolina, United States
Feb 2015 - Jun 2022
Apr 2022

103000 mi

US $30
Negative terminal on battery corroded the wires on the battery monitor. Rewired and replaced battery monitor rather than pay for a full wire harness install which was suggested by the auto shop. Works like a charm. 
Ford Focus in Arkansas, United States
Nov 2015 - Nov 2017
May 2015

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. 
Sep 2015

25000 mi
Rear main seal failure #1, repaired under warranty 
Nov 2016

33000 mi
Rear main seal failure #2, repaired under warranty 
May 2017

42000 mi
Rear main seal failure #3, repaired under warranty 
Sep 2017

45000 mi
Rear main seal failure #4, repaired under warranty 2nd gear synchro failure, transmission replaced under warranty Oil pan replaced under warranty due to "casting concerns" possible cause of repeated rear main seal failures. 
Ford Focus in Oregon, United States
Oct 2015 - May 2018
Apr 2015

2000 mi
Recall- wiring harness recall done because the car had a defective wiring harness. the problem that made the recall necessary: if the AC was on, the car was very very prone to stall in first gear even with the gas pedal was depressed. 
Mar 2017

39000 mi
Recall repair done during oil change. The recall was for door latches that would not work in hot weather. >Problem one that occurred due to repair- after the repair the windows would not work because they fell out of their tracks, had to return to the dealer to have the windows fixed. >Problem two> the after the door latches were fixed they would not lock for the first 8 hours after I got the car back. The new latches are larger and the motors to electronically lock the doors were not strong enough... (only front two doors were lockable because only they have keyholes). 
May 2017

40000 mi

US $250
The Sync system decided to turn on randomly while the car was completely off. this caused the battery to die on me twice while I was at work. I would get back to the car and the Sync screen would be on and the radio would be on. The battery died after about a week of this. The local dealer had to do a series of diagnostics and had to do a hard-reset of the sync system multiple times until it stopped randomly turning on when the car was off. they also had to replace the battery because of the sync-caused problem. Hasn't happened since. 
Jan 2018

49000 mi
Fuel pump failure. vehicle went into limp mode (shut off turbo, severely reduced power), required replacement of the fuel pump. no charge because it was covered under the powertrain warranty. 
May 2018

55000 mi

US $120
tubing between inter-cooler and turbo disconnected randomly. lost use of turbo. 
Ford Focus in California, United States
Mar 2017 - Apr 2017
Apr 2017

73000 mi
stalling problem since 2014. Six visits with five parts replaced and still not fixed. Escalated to Ford corporate who do not get involved with these issues. They deflected me back to my dealer to resolve. 
Ford Focus in Oklahoma, United States
Jul 2017 - Aug 2022
Aug 2022

108000 mi
Intermittent engine cooling fan operation (P0471). Living with the problem and monitoring. 
Ford Focus in Virginia, United States
Sep 2013 - Jun 2022
Nov 2013

1000 mi
Head line rattled and was replaced. Motor mounts replaced 
Jun 2018

47000 mi

US $20
A/C recharge 
Ford Focus in New York, United States
May 2013 - Jun 2022
Jun 2017

114000 mi
Air conditioning stopped working. Blowing hot air. Decided not to repair it. 
Sep 2017

120000 mi

US $350
Finally decided to look into what was wrong with AC system. Found a hole in an AC hose. Replaced the hose and recharged the system. 
Jul 2019

197000 mi

US $900
Replaced fuel injectors and o2 sensors. 
Ford Focus in California, United States
May 2013 - Apr 2018
Jan 2014

25300 mi
Unable to deselect autolock. Required reprograming. Warranty. 
Ford Focus in Alberta, Canada
Feb 2013 - Jul 2015
Feb 2014

14840 mi
Turbocharger failure and O2 sensor failure 
Ford Focus in Washington, United States
Aug 2013 - Jun 2016
May 2015

24000 mi
Replaced the transmission due to failing synchros. 
Ford Focus in California, United States
Aug 2013 - Jul 2016
Oct 2014

27300 mi
Recall 14S17 Engine Wiring Splice Repair. The headlight warning light had come on briefly twice. Engine would frequently "stumble" when resuming after a stop. 
Mar 2016

45000 mi

US $210
Wipers auto running -- not responding to switch. Sensors replaced. 
Ford Focus in Maryland, United States
Aug 2013 - Sep 2013
Jul 2013

4000 mi
Car had stuttering and CELs thrown. When CEL or Service Engine Now warning active, car was dangerous to drive. Depressing clutch caused car to stall and engine cut power significantly. 
Aug 2013

5000 mi

US $100
Continued issue with CEL and Service Engine Now warnings. Car was dangerous to drive. Car would throw error and then clear if restarted. Problem was intermittent. Dealer blamed air filter. 
Sep 2013

5000 mi
Repeated CEL and Service Engine Now warnings. Wire harness stretched and frayed. Known issue. TSB released to repair issue. Third trip before fixed. 
Ford Focus in California, United States
Sep 2012 - Mar 2014
Aug 2013

4900 mi
The motor mounts are too soft and I'm on the list for the TSB repair. Parts supply is apparently thin. 
Ford Focus in Maryland, United States
Feb 2013 - Oct 2013
Mar 2013

1000 mi
Headliner misaligned from factory with passenger's window seal, Dealer service adjusted Could not add fuel to vehicle, multiple gas station pumps would recognize as "Full" when tank near empty. Dealer fixed and listed as "Slow fuel tank fill spitback" 
Apr 2013

1700 mi
Rear window washer fluid emptying into trunk on vehicle's subwoofer, fluid tubing was disconnected before washer sprayer inside the vehicle from factory. Dealer disassembled rear interior and reconnected. 
May 2013

3000 mi
Entire dashboard replaced due to soft touch material separating from backing over instrument cluster.  Rear tail lights adjusted, rubbing paint off exterior. Shifter cabling lubricated and adjusted, creaking when vehicle is moving. 
Ford Focus in Texas, United States
Aug 2013 - Aug 2016
Sep 2013

2000 mi
Slightly out of alignment (centers slightly to the left) 

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2013 Ford Focus 4dr Hatch

160-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed automatic FWD

Ford Focus in Tennessee, United States
Dec 2014 - Nov 2017
Dec 2016

65000 mi
Replaced clutch. Warranty covered repair. 
Ford Focus in Ontario, Canada
Feb 2013 - Feb 2022
Oct 2013

13000 mi
Noticed vehicle hood had been originally installed incorrectly. Hood "misaligned", scraping headlight on one side, large gap on other side. Dealer sent me to a non-Ford collision shop. Hood will be repainted & realigned properly-2-3 days. 
Feb 2015

42780 mi

C $183
PCM repair 
May 2016

65720 mi

C $135
Reprogram PCM to latest software level & perform adaptive drive strategy on transmission (POM outdated). 
Jun 2016

66960 mi
Transmission issues- Replaced & reprogrammed TCM, replaced O rings 
Sep 2017

88294 mi

C $875
Break job- pads & rotors- front & rear. 1st brake job on this vehicle. 
Ford Focus in Michigan, United States
Dec 2012 - Dec 2013
Apr 2013

3000 mi
Passenger window leaking into the interior. Car hesitated upon accelerating. 
Ford Focus in Florida, United States
Jan 2013 - Jul 2013
Jul 2013

4000 mi
Problems with transmission started to develop at 600 miles. Shudder, poor shift quality, rattling/grinding. Dealer reluctant to do any repairs, claimed it might get better over time but it did not. 
Ford Focus in Florida, United States
Jul 2013 - Sep 2014
Jul 2014

8000 mi
Tsb for shudder on take off 
Sep 2014

8000 mi
Still shudder in Trans. Sold car 
Ford Focus in Wisconsin, United States
Dec 2012 - Jan 2014
Jan 2014 Fuel pump 
Ford Focus in California, United States
Dec 2012 - Jul 2013
Jul 2013

7000 mi
Hatchback struts began leaking fluid and no longer held the tailgate open. Was replaced at dealer at no cost. 
Ford Focus in Texas, United States
Jul 2013 - Apr 2018
Nov 2014

10000 mi
Replacement 
Mar 2015

14000 mi
Rattle in doors 
Jan 2016

7700 mi
Rough shift transmission 
Apr 2016

31000 mi
Lack of power 
Sep 2016

33000 mi
NOs smoot change if transmission 
Ford Focus in California, United States
Jul 2013 - Aug 2016
Aug 2013

16700 mi
Parking brake plastic grip handle broke. Slides back and forth - makes it hard to push button to de-activate brakes. Note: no hard cranking the parking brakes used before breakage. 
Sep 2013

17000 mi
warranty work. cover handle replaced. 
Apr 2015

51200 mi
Clutch and transmission related. Replaced TCM (computer)and calibrated. 
Sep 2015

61000 mi
Had to replace clutch due to transmission fluid contamination. 
Ford Focus in Ontario, Canada
Sep 2013 - Apr 2014
Jan 2014 Had to be towed to the dealer. A disconnected wire (apparently beneath the driver's seat) leading from/to the battery caused a complete loss of electrical power - nothing worked. several minor issues with Sync system 
Ford Focus in Maryland, United States
Mar 2013 - Apr 2017
Mar 2015

39000 mi
Clutch packs were defective. Is a common problem with this car. New clutch packs and reprogramming done under warranty. 
Mar 2016

59000 mi
Transmission control module failed. Repaired under warranty. 

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2013 Ford Focus 4dr Hatch

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

Ford Focus in North Carolina, United States
Dec 2012 - Jan 2022
Jan 2015

16700 mi
Transmission Control Unit failed, car had to be towed to the dealer as car could not enter any gear nor engine start. Reported "Hill assist" errors and transmission weirdness before complete failure. 
Jan 2018

52000 mi
Stereo does not play MP3, Bluetooth, or any other input put FM Radio sometimes, needs to be rebooted to work again. Wrong track info displays, system becomes unresponsive to voice commands. Out of warranty, so living with it. 
Ford Focus in California, United States
Mar 2016 - Jul 2017
Sep 2016

57000 mi
Had dual clutch transmission replaced as well as the ecm. Recall by ford 
Jul 2017

58000 mi
Car had engine system failure light pop up. Dissappeared after 2 restarts. Car was vibrating significantly at freeway speeds. Dealer replaced pcm (power control module). 
Ford Focus in Virginia, United States
Jun 2015 - Aug 2016
Aug 2015

24900 mi
Warranty replacement of clutch due to judder 
Mar 2016

30000 mi
New clutch - faulty replaced under warranty. It now needs another. 
Ford Focus in Florida, United States
Nov 2017 - Jan 2022
Dec 2017

60300 mi
Updated the Sync version. The version on the car was 3 versions behind the current version and the Ford site indicated that it was up to date. Dealership updated the version under recall. 
Jan 2018

60350 mi
Performed 14M01 ppt 4pm difference 320. Replaced clutch assembly. PCM TCM updated. Adaptive learning reset. RVC RPK2XMJ0NRY5N. 
Dec 2021

81000 mi
TCM module ordered. Module not received as of current date. Others are reporting wait times of 6-8 months 
Ford Focus in California, United States
Apr 2017 - Apr 2019
Jun 2017

53000 mi

US $200
Worn pads on front and back. Bad front caliper 
Ford Focus in Virginia, United States
Oct 2012 - Sep 2016
Nov 2013

17000 mi
DCT Transmission was shuddering. RCMP and RCMP reflashed. Rattle in front end. 
Dec 2014

33000 mi
Rattle in front suspension. Performed TSB. 
Aug 2015

43000 mi

US $100
TPMS sensor failed in wheel. Replacement quote $230 but I paid $100 deductible on extended warranty. 
Feb 2016

48300 mi
TCM bad. Car had intermittent start. 
Jun 2016

54000 mi
Clutch pack replacement. 
Ford Focus in Minnesota, United States
Oct 2012 - Dec 2014
Sep 2013

12000 mi
Front upper strut mount bearing was replaced under warranty. 
Jul 2014

20300 mi
Car rattles on acceleration. They verified a fluid leak. Per TSB 14-0131 they replaced transmission fluid, replaced seals and clutch assembly. Reprogrammed PCM/TCM. Was given a letter and told rattle during shifts is normal for this trans. 
Ford Focus in Texas, United States
Aug 2015 - Aug 2015
Aug 2015

39000 mi
Car was only using gears 2,4,& 6 and would slip the clutch to engage gears. Dealer reflashed TCM and did a drive cycle. Issue has returned (Clutch Fork A High Circuit) and car has been scheduled to be repaired. 
Ford Focus in Colorado, United States
Jun 2014 - May 2022
Mar 2015

54000 mi
The transmission control module failed. It was replaced and was under warranty. 
Sep 2021

117700 mi

US $1065
Bad front wheel bearing 
Ford Focus in Virginia, United States
Jun 2013 - Jun 2022
Jan 2020

51000 mi
Known issue with Ford "clutch" transmission. Covered under warranty due to class action suit from http://www.fordtransmissionsettlement.com Extended warranty out to 100k miles and or 7 years for transmission. Repair seems to have worked thus far. 
Ford Focus in Washington, United States
Sep 2012 - Dec 2012
Dec 2012

8000 mi
During a road trip, I'd had issues with the NAV showing my accurate position which made driving directions almost useless, plus other various Sync by Microsoft issues. 
Ford Focus in Pennsylvania, United States
Apr 2013 - Jan 2015
Jun 2013

3000 mi
Passenger seat won't adjust 
Oct 2014

20500 mi
Recall on transmission. I was having major problems, it got to the point that I was afraid to drive the car in fear of getting hit. It had no power at all. 
Ford Focus in California, United States
Sep 2012 - Sep 2013
Sep 2013

9000 mi

US $60
Transmission housing squeek. 
Ford Focus in Oregon, United States
Apr 2013 - Jul 2013
May 2013 Transmission shuddering, lunging, poor shifting. 
Ford Focus in Pennsylvania, United States
Jul 2013 - Apr 2017
Aug 2014

80000 mi
New clutches for the second time It seem like the automatic trans is only good for about 38,000 miles Sync system is a piece of junk It been in 12 times and still does not work right. The AC just broke for the 2nd time. When they repaired it one of the o-rings was not seated right in the high pressure line, so it blew out. 
Oct 2014

94800 mi

US $105
Sync system is now working after another software update. 
Aug 2015

131800 mi
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. The second set of clutches are shuttering and slipping again after 50k miles. Clutch is almost 1 yr old. Ford said I have a one yr warrentee on it. On July 1st they ordered part. On August 1 they told me they are not going to repair it . 
Sep 2015

139000 mi
TCM failure, lost transmission functions Ford is covering these two 150k miles When this goes bad the trans goes into neutral With no power to the drive train if you are doing 65 miles an hour and a semi truck is behind you, its over. 
Mar 2016

152000 mi

US $460
Oxygen sensor front 
Jun 2016

166000 mi

US $1400
Shift motor and actuator was bad Had to pull trans out. 
Oct 2016

181300 mi

US $400
Right rear wheel bearing 
Apr 2017

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. 
Ford Focus in Maryland, United States
Jan 2014 - Oct 2017
Dec 2016

15000 mi
Speedo reads 2mph high at all speeds - verified with 2 GPS sources. Dealer said "that's weird", wouldn't do anything about it. Not a tire size issue; reads 12 at 10 and 72 at 70. 
Ford Focus in Quebec, Canada
May 2015 - Jun 2015
Jun 2015

13020 mi
Once a year the clutch gets burnt. Had to replace it and the engine plates twice, as well as gasket leakage and electrical problems with the dome lights and infotainment system 
Ford Focus in Virginia, United States
Nov 2012 - Jan 2017
Dec 2013

15000 mi
Headliner separated form moonroof opening - basically the glue or velco holding up the roof panel around the rear of the moonroof opening gave up. 
Oct 2014

16200 mi
MFT system randomly reset itself twice, erasing the trip ODOs, and restarting the system. Dealer kept for a day to see if it would happen again. Dealer updated system and did system reset. 
Ford Focus in New York, United States
Aug 2013 - Jul 2020
Dec 2013

5000 mi
Driver's door lock froze and door wouldn't stay shut. 
Jul 2014

12700 mi
Clutch pack leak/repair and replace clutch. 
May 2015

32100 mi
Knocking noise over bumps at low speed. Suspension pats lubed and noise went away. Stuttering, surging, rough gear changes 
Jul 2015

35800 mi
Clutches replaced. Transmission reprogrammed. 
Jun 2016

57000 mi
Clutch software update 
Aug 2016

60000 mi
Clutch replacement and master cylinder replacement Starter failure while at dealer, starter replaced 
Oct 2016

62700 mi
Broken steering bearing 
Oct 2017

79000 mi

US $100
Clutch replacement Front engine mount replaced 
Ford Focus in North Carolina, United States
May 2014 - Jan 2022
Jul 2014

38500 mi
The driver's power seat height mechanism didn't work. Don't know if it was a switch or motor issue. The front/back and recline functions worked fine. All fixed under warranty from dealer. 
Aug 2014

39100 mi
Under a Ford TSB, the dealer replaced the dual clutches and the clutch seals. 
Nov 2014

41000 mi

US $100
Under a Ford TSB, the front strut bearings, struts, and caps were replaced. It solved the low-speed clunking sounds coming from the front end. 
Jul 2015

46700 mi
Clutch was slipping, causing shuddering on take off and other odd shifting behavior, including ratcheting/grinding noise between shifts. The clutch pack was replaced. There was a front end clunking noise at low speeds. For the second time, the dealer packed lube into the strut bump stops. There might have been parts replaced. 
Apr 2016

52300 mi
Car ran great when cold in the morning, but after several trips, the transmission would act up, shuddering and grinding. The technician saw a code thrown by the transmission control module (TCM) and replaced it. 
Aug 2016

54000 mi
This second clutchpack went bad also, and it was replaced. The car shifts nicely now, but who knows 6 months down the road, which is when the last clutchpack began misbehaving. 
Jun 2017

60000 mi
The dealer tightened up the exhaust heat shield that was rattling terribly. 
Sep 2017

64000 mi
Dealer replaced the DCT clutchpack with revision B. This will be the third clutchpack on this car. Hope this does the trick. 

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2013 Ford Focus 4dr Hatch

160-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD

Ford Focus in Nebraska, United States
Oct 2012 - Jun 2022
May 2015

36000 mi
Panel that holds headlight switch broke loose. 
Aug 2016

52000 mi

US $100
Broken power window switch in right front door. Switch replaced. 
Dec 2016

56000 mi
Leaking valve cover gasket. 
Ford Focus in California, United States
Sep 2012 - Sep 2018
Mar 2013

8000 mi
-Car clunked a bit over speed bumps, and made a loud clunking noise when the car was full of people and I braked. -Dealership replaced the control arm under warranty. -Don't yet know if the car still makes noise when it is full of people. 
Aug 2014

26900 mi
Oil was leaking from between the engine and the oil pan. Replaced gasket. Non-My Ford Touch sound system would no longer recognize the USB stick that was inserted. The system was reset (accessed through the menu) and the problem was resolved. 
Dec 2016

62000 mi
My check engine light went on, and I was noticing that the car was occasionally running rough. The culprit was the Vapor Canister Purge Solenoid, a $50 part on Amazon. Replacing the solenoid fixed the issue. 
May 2017

82000 mi

US $80
Replaced front pads and bled brakes. The front passenger-side inside pad wore through, while the rest of the pads had life. Will monitor front pad life to determine if a front caliper rebuild is in order. 
Ford Focus in Virginia, United States
Oct 2012 - Nov 2017
Sep 2013

17000 mi
Remote lock & unlock on both manufacturer-supplied keys stopped working. Dealer confirmed that remote unlock feature was no longer programmed for the keys. Dealer re-programmed the keys. 
Mar 2015

49000 mi

US $80
Replaced faulty evaporative emissions purge valve. 
May 2016

71900 mi

US $70
Replaced upstream oxygen sensor that had thrown a check engine code. 
Ford Focus in Louisiana, United States
Mar 2013 - Feb 2017
Oct 2014

29300 mi
Passenger door rattling with certain frequencies from stereo. Dealer replaced door panel clips, which fixed it for about two days. Update: The panels may have settled in over time, because I didn't do anything else to fix it, but didn't notice it much later in the car's life. 
Oct 2015

44700 mi

US $180
Water pump failed, started making clicking sound, got worse, engine overheated. Water pump replaced under powertrain warranty. One tire pressure sensor failed. Noted by message in vehicle display "Tire pressure sensor malfunction" or something of the sort. Replaced, not under warranty. 
Ford Focus in Ohio, United States
Sep 2012 - Oct 2017
Mar 2015

30000 mi
Window started to slow on way down over winter months and ended up getting stuck in the down position. After a couple rough rasp on the door the window would go up. Window motor was replaced. Took about 2.5 hours at the dealer. 
Ford Focus in Maryland, United States
Aug 2016 - Sep 2016
Aug 2016

42000 mi
Car still not fixed. Clunking from front end. Sway bar endings or control arm bushings suspected. Waiting 2 weeks before returning to the shop. 
Ford Focus in Texas, United States
Dec 2012 - Dec 2013
Apr 2013

8000 mi
BCM reprogrammed per TSB to fix dome light not turning on with remote unlock Airbag light on tech found loose connector and reset light 
Sep 2013

29000 mi
Both front doors emit terrible creak from check strap whenever a stop passes Hatch closing assist handles both popping loose constantly Instrument panel display does not turn on sometimes till after a minute of driving. TSB for this issue but dealer said it did not apply 
Dec 2013

33000 mi
Doors still creaked dealer said it couldn't be fixed. Sold vehicle because it was a structural concern to me and an embarrassment 
Ford Focus in Michigan, United States
Dec 2012 - Jun 2022
Oct 2014

36800 mi
Whistle in the blower system. One internal duct door wasn't closing all the way which created the whistle sound 
Feb 2015

41000 mi
Input ports in center console (USB, SD Card, and Audio In) stopped working. Visit identified the problem as a failed module in the console. 
Jun 2021

142000 mi

US $600
Parking brake lever mechanism broke. Replaced parking brake lever assembly 
Ford Focus in Missouri, United States
Sep 2013 - Feb 2014
Nov 2013 Replaced trim on instrument panel that was incorrectly fitted from time of assembly. 
Feb 2014

3000 mi
Paint flaking off lower corner of windshield pillar. Repainted by dealers body shop. 
Ford Focus in Wisconsin, United States
Apr 2013 - Jul 2014
Oct 2013

9000 mi
SYNC system does not work 50% of the time. Does not recognize my voice, loses bluetooth connection with phone, does not play music, etc. Dealership told me there was nothing that they could do. SYNC system does not work 50% of the time. Does not recognize my voice, loses bluetooth connection with phone, does not play music, etc. Dealership told me there was nothing that they could do. 
Feb 2014

13000 mi
Car was in for Sync update. When I got car back, all gauges and electronics quit working and Service Immediately appeared on screen - then went blank. Dealer was unable to get car to repeat this. SYNC is still NOT working! Worst system ever! 
Jul 2014

22000 mi
SYNC never fully fixed. 
Ford Focus in Georgia, United States
Apr 2013 - Dec 2017
Apr 2015

27500 mi

US $400
Large paint defect on hood (imperfection caused paint to blister and separated from metal), dealer refused to warranty. Will repair at a local shop at personal expense. 
Ford Focus in Illinois, United States
Apr 2013 - Mar 2016
Mar 2014

15000 mi
Wind noise above 70 miles per hour in above passenger rear tire. However, dealer could not replicate. No repair completed, and problem persists. 

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2013 Ford Focus 4dr Hatch

143-horsepower Electric 1-speed automatic FWD

Ford Focus in Virginia, United States
Jul 2012 - Oct 2012
Oct 2012

2000 mi
Replaced cable for high voltage battery. Replaced high voltage batteries. 
Ford Focus in California, United States
Jan 2013 - Sep 2015
Mar 2013

2000 mi
Blower motor stopped working. Inside temp sensor module replaced under warranty. Bent pins on connector. 
Ford Focus in Minnesota, United States
May 2014 - Sep 2016
Feb 2015

10800 mi
Wh/mi efficiency data, Brake Score & Driving Score data was not properly transmitted to the MyFord Mobile website for EVs. Telematics Control Unit (TCU) was replaced but issue is not solved. Ford engineering is continuing to investigate. Reverse would not engage immediately when shifting to R. Car would hold brakes as if starting out on a hill even when on flat ground. Software update applied per TSB 13-11-12. 
Sep 2016

26000 mi
Problem communicating with the MyFord Mobile website never fixed. After I turned in the car at the end of my lease I got a call from Ford saying that the new 3G modem would fix this & that they were now available. 
Ford Focus in California, United States
Feb 2013 - Oct 2014
Sep 2014

11000 mi
Electric car would not start, would stop while driving. After 4 weeks over 3 separate trips (car was towed in 3 times) in the shop, on their 3rd attempt, they found a dodgy high voltage power cable problem and replaced it.  
Ford Focus in Ohio, United States
Oct 2016 - Jun 2022
Mar 2017

20000 mi
While completing the door latch recall, they noticed a broken cable and had to order the part which took a few days. 
Feb 2021

40000 mi

US $750
Backup camera would occasionally cut out while backing. Dealer diagnosed as faulty camera and replaced. Problem was solved and image quality is improved. 
Ford Focus in California, United States
Jun 2013 - Jan 2014
Sep 2013

1000 mi
Vehicle issued a Stop Safely Now message and then stopped. I was able to restart it. Dealer could not find anything wrong. There is a NHTSA investigation on this issue. 
Oct 2013

1200 mi
The "Stop Safely Now" problem was solved through a recall that reprogrammed the power control module. 

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2012 Ford Focus

Engine not specified

Ford Focus in Mississippi, United States
Jan 2015 - Jan 2015
Jan 2015

74000 mi

US $4000
Bumper fell off 
Ford Focus in Texas, United States
Oct 2012 - Nov 2012
Nov 2012

27000 mi
Ford could never fix my car..I finally sold it at a lost. When an bought an 2013 KIA. 
Ford Focus in British Columbia, Canada
Feb 2013 - Mar 2013
Mar 2013

9920 mi
power window motor shot. ordered new motor. to be installed march 15/13 sync would drop calls. sync kept indexing ipod. 

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2012 Ford Focus 4dr Wagon

160-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed automatic FWD

Ford Focus in Israel
Jan 2012 - Dec 2017
Sep 2012

5580 mi
The known problem of stuttering in low gears. They drove the car and explained it is an inherent quality of the dry double clutch and it is not a problem by itself.Their answer was expected but at least now my complain is registered 
Feb 2013

8460 mi

$150
This was the yearly maintenance. The gear stuttered more. They did something to the car computer. Now much better but still.. 
Mar 2013

8680 mi
The stuttering at low speeds increased and got more noisy. This time they changed the clutch to a new improved one and now works fine again. 
Oct 2013

13640 mi
car suddenly started stuttering and behaving erratically, dealer supposedly updated the computer and now drives ok!! 
Jan 2015

9920 mi

$2
They changed one of the 3 parts supporting the weigh of the motor. It was giving a slight tremor on the steering wheel Cruise control stopped functioning for 24 hours then came back. The garage did not find anything wrong but changed the computer unit of this system(located in the steering wheel). 
Nov 2015

31000 mi
The recurrent problem with Focus : the clutch was stuttering at low speeds.They did an update of the car computer software and now its much better 
May 2016

34960 mi
A transmission malfunction message appeared and the car had severe problems changing gears. The drive computer malfunctioned and was replaced by a new one. 
Aug 2017

50840 mi
The chronic problem of transmission in this model. This time dealer was convinced a made full repair at his cost (warranty covered) 
Dec 2017

53320 mi
Routine maintenance plus changed one of three engine supporters of the engine ("engine mounts'?) 

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2012 Ford Focus 4dr Sedan

160-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed automatic FWD

Ford Focus in Texas, United States
Jun 2012 - Aug 2021
Mar 2014

21000 mi
Engine light came one; TSB 13-12-4, replaced canister purge valve and charcoal canister. Repair attempt failed after 20 days. Engine light turned on; small evaporator leak; replaced capless tube, reset KAM and ROAD test to verify repairs. Car in dealer shop for nine days. Repairs did not work, returned to dealer 13 days later. 
Aug 2014

24400 mi
Engine light turned on; replace fuel tank pressure sensor; refer problem to Ford tech hot line. repairs did not solve problem. 
Oct 2014

27000 mi
Engine light turned on; unknown repairs did not resolve problem. 
Oct 2015

35300 mi
Recall notice for software. Vehicle message system indicated transmission failure 
Ford Focus in Victoria, Australia
Jul 2012 - Dec 2016
Feb 2015

25420 mi
Cruise control SET PLUS switch failed. 
Jun 2015

27900 mi
Clutch and seals replaced under warranty. 
May 2016

35960 mi
Some vibration noticed through steering wheel particularly when motor is cold. Intermittent pulsing noise at idle. Was in for 60k service at same time. Said they couldn't find source so I will try again in a few weeks. 
Jun 2016

37200 mi

A $1
Vibration at steering wheel fixed with replacement of engine mount.  Intermittent pulsing idle diagnosed as PCV valve - not yet fixed. 
Dec 2016

40300 mi
PCV valve never fixed. 
Ford Focus in Quebec, Canada
Jul 2016 - Aug 2020
Aug 2016

50760 mi
Had the TSM module changed because the car would not shift into reverse gear. Recall. 
Nov 2016

61140 mi
Went to replace the clutch for the second time, all cost covered under warranty. 
Feb 2017

64480 mi

C $400
Had to replace the lower ball joint 
Aug 2018

88040 mi
Diagnosed with bad AC valve. 
Ford Focus in North Carolina, United States
Apr 2015 - Jun 2015
May 2015

81300 mi

US $100
I was driving down the road and all of the sudden the car would not move. I had to have it towed. The repair shop said it was the TCM. I had to have it replaced and a new one re-calibrated. 
Ford Focus in Saskatchewan, Canada
Dec 2012 - Aug 2013
Jan 2013 Transmission slipping in and out of neutral. Feels like surging and can't get any amount of speed up. I was told the trans guy is booked for one month. It's one week now at the dealer and no action. 
Mar 2013

31000 mi
This is third trip in 3 months for same problem. Dealer has no clue what to do since no engine light or code. Loss of power, surging and transmission slips into neutral if pressed. Always on start up. Shut off car and goes away the next time. 
May 2013

33480 mi
Shudder in lower gears 1-2 & 2-3. A new trans. Control update for this problem released in April 13 The update done today. So far problem is gone Improved shifting 
Ford Focus in Ohio, United States
May 2014 - May 2014
May 2014

1000 mi
DCT transmission failure. Leaky seals Transmission slipping, noise , vibration. Clutch Assy. replaced. 
Ford Focus in Florida, United States
Apr 2015 - Jun 2015
May 2015

28300 mi
tranny repair,calibrate computer,bearing,strut,wiper repair & loose-- a piece of coprolite ( petrified human dung ) never buy another one !!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 
Ford Focus in California, United States
Jun 2015 - Nov 2015
Jul 2015

36500 mi

US $3000
Transmission failed 
Ford Focus in Alabama, United States
Jul 2014 - Jul 2015
Jul 2015

88000 mi
rear wheels constantly out of alignment, 5 sets of tires in 80K miles. We have paid to align car 5 times, WORST car 
Ford Focus in Ohio, United States
Feb 2012 - Feb 2012
Feb 2012

5300 mi
Car has been in the shop 4times dealer cannot locate/identify problem 
Ford Focus in Missouri, United States
Aug 2017 - Aug 2017
Aug 2017

63000 mi

US $300
Short causing driver ajar light to be on all the time 
Ford Focus in New York, United States
Aug 2015 - Jun 2022
Dec 2017

20000 mi

US $324
Driver's window motor replaced. It had died. The car bucked, hesitated, and stuttered when starting from a stop in traffic (zero to 10 mph). The free fix they did magically restored the car to a perfect dream, with smooth starts since then (April 2018 at present). 
Dec 2021

39000 mi

US $150
Right-front wheel bearing was "singing" at speeds from 40 to 60 mph. Wheel bearing was replaced. 
Ford Focus in Texas, United States
Feb 2012 - Jun 2013
May 2012

3000 mi
Headliner coming loose. Took it in first time for them to diagnose (1 day). Took back after part ordered came in and it was fixed (2 days). TSB work performed for wiper motor. 
Sep 2012

8000 mi
Factory recall on transmission/shifting performed because car showed some sluggishness when shifting. Intermittent bluetooth/SYNC microphone issue since headliner was fixed earlier. 
Mar 2013

16000 mi
Sluggish and "jumping" when in reverse sometimes. 
Jun 2013

16000 mi
Still hesitated when going into reverse. 
Ford Focus in North Carolina, United States
Jan 2017 - Feb 2022
Oct 2017

59600 mi
Replace front input shaft bearing due to loud whining noise that varied with speed and tranmission gear Car displayed that it had a tranmission problem and would not exceed 25 mph. Replaced transmission control module. Normally would not be under warranty since powertrain warranty has expired, but an extended warranty was applied by Ford Motor Company due to the number of issues that customers were having with the car. 
Ford Focus in California, United States
Feb 2014 - Feb 2015
Nov 2014

45000 mi
Dealer couldn't figure problem. Reset computer and said to drive until new error code was generated. 
Jan 2015

46000 mi
Problem finally ascertained-transmission seal leaking in to clutch per TSB 14-0197 and Customer satisfaction program 14m01-vibration caused by clutch design flaw.NO PARTS IN STOCK. Told no parts for 6 MONTHS!!!. 

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2012 Ford Focus 4dr Sedan

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

Ford Focus in Ohio, United States
Feb 2013 - Jan 2016
Feb 2015

52300 mi
When transmission was rebuilt prior to my ownership dealer installation spring tabs were left on the clutch actuators. They were ground up inside clutch and affected shifting of the car. New clutch assembly & input shaft seals installed n/c. 
Ford Focus in Ontario, Canada
Jan 2014 - Jun 2015
Jan 2015

36580 mi
Entertainment system made loud unpleasant noises. It was out of warranty and the dealer wanted $500 to fix. We declined and drive with no entertainment now. Due to shape of the unit, it is impossible to replace with an aftermarket radio. 
Ford Focus in Minnesota, United States
Apr 2011 - Oct 2013
Jun 2011

1000 mi
MFT locked up. Pulled 7.5 amp FUSE to MFT per SYNC tech support line. Dealer replaced MFT Screen & reprogrammed. 
Aug 2011

4100 mi
MFT issuses.... updated to latest software, still locking up. Radio loud when reentering the car, GPS not responding, blank display. 
Feb 2012

15000 mi
Headliner came loose. Replaced driver side door hinge and handle for keyless entry not working all the time. 
Dec 2012

30000 mi
leak replaced ALL clutches Replace HEADLINER 
Jul 2013

39000 mi
MyFordTouch control module 
Sep 2013

44000 mi
The last software update resolved all MyFord Touch issues. 
Ford Focus in Michigan, United States
Jan 2013 - Feb 2013
Feb 2013

23000 mi
Passenger side rear wheel bearing was defective cause loud rumbling noise. Passenger side mirror would not tilt up or down. Rough engine idle. Poor shifting at low speeds. 
Ford Focus in Tennessee, United States
Nov 2012 - May 2015
Jan 2014

6300 mi
Molding around driver's door opening torn. 
Dec 2014

35000 mi
TSB 14-0197 transmission shudder 
Ford Focus in California, United States
Apr 2013 - Mar 2016
Apr 2014

43500 mi
Failed computer 
Ford Focus in Ohio, United States
Oct 2013 - Apr 2015
Oct 2013

49000 mi
Hard, jerky shifts. New clutch needed for dual clutch transmission. Currently on order 
Nov 2013

50200 mi
Hard Jerky shifts, transmission replaced 
Nov 2014

66000 mi
Touch screen froze for a few days. Took to dealer but it started working again. Dealer refused to check system 
Apr 2015

70000 mi
Radio would turn off and not work, had same issue in 2014 APIM replaced 
Ford Focus in Pennsylvania, United States
Nov 2013 - Jun 2022
Apr 2016

72800 mi

US $200
Both rear wheel bearings needed replacement, rear brake pads were also serviced at this time. 
Aug 2016

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. 
Oct 2016

83000 mi
TCM failed (a known issue with an extended warranty) while driving, dealer replaced under warranty 
Nov 2017

98000 mi

US $6
Replaced rear brake light that went out. 
Apr 2020

142000 mi

US $2200
Replaced TCM, shift forks, shift fork actuator, and clutch packs. 
Ford Focus in Florida, United States
Jul 2012 - Mar 2014
Jul 2012

13000 mi
Looking into rear window from outside could see liner behind rear seat disintegrated. Dealer ordered replacement and installed. Took a few weeks to arrive. 
Mar 2014

30000 mi
Steering column cover disintegrating Hood Ford OVAL replaced - fading and cracking.  
Ford Focus in Manitoba, Canada
Jun 2011 - Jul 2015
Jan 2012

8060 mi
Had the PCM updated to the latest to address stuttering during shifting. Turns out Ford had released a TSB for it and Motortrend magazine and the New York Times had released articles on how this TSB updates was overdue and made a huge diff. 
Mar 2012

9920 mi
Check engine light came on and brought to dealer because auto transmission was shifting rough. They had to do another reflash of the PCM with a newer update than the one they did in February. Passenger side backup light stopped working all of a sudden. Dealer fix and said there was a ground problem with the wiring in the passenger compartment. Chrome bezel on steering wheel was flaking off. Happened above the steering audio controls. Needed to get replace because the flaking chrome is very sharp and cut finger on it. 
Sep 2013

35960 mi
Chrome flaking of steering wheel trim 
May 2014

56060 mi

C $65
Rattling noise from front end. Replaced end links and solved problem. 
Nov 2014

71480 mi

C $250
Lower control arm bushing worn out. Passenger side. Replaced and had to get a wheel alignment. 
Jul 2015

88040 mi

C $250
Rear passenger reverse light shorted out. Had to rewire. Front Struts rattling. Deal said they needed to be replaced. Replaced them myself. 
Ford Focus in Ontario, Canada
Jun 2013 - Apr 2017
Dec 2015

45260 mi

C $900
Touch screen (APIM) stopped working so needed a new one. After a lengthy fight with Ford and the dealer, it was not covered by warrantee and had to pay out of pocket. 
Apr 2017

60140 mi

C $502
Replaced front left wheel bearing. 
Ford Focus in Texas, United States
Dec 2013 - Dec 2013
Dec 2013

22000 mi
Transmission failure from stop into intersection vehicle automatically dropped into neutral (causing engine to rev, subsequently catching it thrusted forward and this repeated twice in about 30 seconds. Rear sensor came on in display gauge even though car was in Drive and moving forward. Same problem as before; car "slipping" out of gear and then catching creating a deceleration followed by a lurch; repeated again 2 times all within 30 seconds. 
Ford Focus in Indiana, United States
Nov 2011 - Jun 2013
Jan 2012 Passenger grab handle is extremely loose. It moves a good half an inch back and forth. Dealer looked at it said a clip was broken from factory. Ordered part in November dealer says it is back ordered and still no part. 
Jun 2013

30000 mi
Water pump leak. All coolant lost in 2 minuted. 
Ford Focus in Washington, United States
Jul 2012 - Jun 2018
Aug 2012 Had to reset myford touch 
May 2016

44300 mi

US $200
Noise when turning wheel, Replaced upper strut mount 
Ford Focus in Michigan, United States
Jul 2012 - Jul 2014
Jan 2013

5000 mi
The trans. has been jerky and clunky since the beginning. Gave the car time to "learn" and then asked for help. They did the recommended computer updates and we are now in the same boat. "Learned" again, but not good. 
Jun 2013

11000 mi
Same horrible lurching or hesitation you never know. Still horrible shifting.The car has been in the shop for hesitation, grinding, rough shifts, and driving forward when in reverse. Ford says its performing to specs and can't duplicate the issue even though they keep updating software, etc. Same stuff. Horrible shifting experiences. 
Aug 2013

13000 mi
Same horrible transmission issues. 
Sep 2013

16000 mi
same issues, same non-repair. have been working with ford customer service with no resolution yet. 
Jul 2014

30000 mi
still clunked,lurched,and/or hesitated. Lemon law claim filed in March. Won case in arbitration in June. 
Ford Focus in New York, United States
Feb 2012 - Oct 2013
Sep 2012

4000 mi
Customer satisfaction letter dated May 2012 offered reflashing of body control module, transmission module and ABS module to correct driveability concerns. 
Mar 2013

9000 mi
The MyFordTouch system was reflashed to improve the appearance of the menu screen. The Sync system was reflashed to improve audio transmission through the microphone. 
Ford Focus in Virginia, United States
Mar 2012 - Jun 2014
May 2012 This was a reprogramming Ford was doing of the transmission, antilock brakes and engine control module (I think). It improved transmission performance. 
Ford Focus in Ontario, Canada
Feb 2012 - Oct 2012
Sep 2012

17980 mi
Transmission had to be re programed and works great now as well as the MYFORD had a upgrade 
Ford Focus in Georgia, United States
Feb 2012 - Dec 2014
Sep 2012

6000 mi
Transmission System Software Update 
Dec 2012

8000 mi
Car was shuddering during acceleration at around 20 mph. Clutch assembly replaced. Sync with My Touch bluetooth repeatedly looses connection with phone. System randomly resets with maintenance dialogue. 
Apr 2014

19300 mi
Interior rear window shelf vent covers were tattered. Entire Rear Shelf cover was replaced. Transmission Stutters during acceleration. Transmission software reset. Problem recurred shortly thereafter. 
Dec 2014

25000 mi
Replace clutch assembly for damage from leaking seals causing transmission to stutter during acceleration. Wheel disconnected from car @ CV Joint and axel rod. 
Ford Focus in New Mexico, United States
Nov 2011 - Jan 2022
May 2014

20099 mi
Rear main seal leak. Replaced seal and resealed the oil pan. Rear main seal leaking where oil pan and main seal meet. Removed flywheel, AC compressor, oil pan, and rear main seal. Replaced rear main seal and resealed oil pan. Reinstalled other parts mentioned above. 
Ford Focus in Iowa, United States
Aug 2011 - Jan 2015
Nov 2011

5000 mi
Heat shielding beneath transmission tunnel began rattling, with noise coming through transmission tunnel into passenger compartment. Dealer secured shield material with sheet-metal screws. Various performance issues with My Ford Touch software, discussed by email and phone with Ford. They will supposedly be resolved by the Jan. 2012 software update to be sent by mail. 
Mar 2012

11000 mi
My Ford Touch new software installation. 
Jul 2013

38300 mi
Trim on steering wheel which appears to be aluminum, began to peel. At the shop today for assessment by dealer. I've been told similar repairs they did required air bag assembly replacement. 
Sep 2013

45000 mi
At low speeds transmission lets the engine lug at low rpm before downshifting, causing noise and vibration. Dealership inspected transmission and revised settings (presumably software). Seems improved but only driven a few miles since. 
Jun 2014

55000 mi
Covering over vents in package shelf under back window disintegrated, probably from sun exposure. Dealer installed new covering at no charge although the vehicle is out of warranty. 
Ford Focus in Ohio, United States
Nov 2011 - Dec 2012
May 2011

3125 mi
Installed missing ignition cover 
Jul 2011

4597 mi
Sync would continually freeze Reset APIM Sync same Issue Replaced APIM Starter replaced 
Jan 2012

17385 mi
SYNC freezing - reset Apim 
Dec 2012

34000 mi
Door seals had let go - Replaced. Chrome on steering wheel chipped - Replaced. 
Ford Focus in Illinois, United States
Feb 2012 - Mar 2014
May 2012 recall-car rolled down hill when foot was removed from brake. Tranmission was slow to react. they re programmed the computer in car. 
Ford Focus in Michigan, United States
Apr 2011 - Jun 2014
Sep 2011

12000 mi
Loose trim on bumper was re attached Loose trim on bumper was re attached 
Apr 2012

21500 mi
The steering needs constant correction at highway speeds, there is a tsb for this and it requires replacement of the steering gear. The revised part carries the same part number as the old part but has a different finish on the steering gear. The front strut bearings are defective, causing grinding noises during low speed turns, had to be replaced according to tsb The keyless entry isn't reliably unlocking and locking the doors, according to the tsb, a reflash of the body computer to a new software was required. The vehicle's oil life monitor wasn't working properly. It never alerted me to change the oil in 21k miles of driving. Had to be reset and a reflash of the oil life system software. 
Ford Focus in Michigan, United States
May 2012 - Dec 2012
Jul 2012

1300 mi
When the car was new, a soft pedal start was jerky. It was only smooth if I had a normal amount of pressure or floored it. They said the computer chip needed to learn my driving style. It did learn me perfectly in 6 weeks. Smooth now. 
Ford Focus in Kentucky, United States
Nov 2012 - Jan 2013
Jan 2013 Transmission shifts into neutral while at highway speeds and in turns. Car bought back. My Touch. Car bought back. 
Ford Focus in Illinois, United States
Dec 2014 - Dec 2016
Apr 2015

101000 mi

US $800
The car had shifting issues, so they had to replace some internal parts. 
Dec 2015

128000 mi

US $565
I was losing large a amount of coolant every day, so they had to replace the radiator because of a small hole. 
Ford Focus in Missouri, United States
Feb 2016 - Jun 2022
Aug 2016

42000 mi
The check engine light came on and the car went into "Limp Mode" and would not shift out of 2nd gear. It eventually started working after sitting a while and restarting. The dealer replaced the clutch actuator (thankfully under warranty). 
Oct 2016

43000 mi
The transmission stopped powering the vehicle in the middle of an intersection after stopping. It took multiple key cycles to get the vehicle to shift into gear. Transmission Control Module (TCM) was replaced. 
Jun 2018

45000 mi
Water was leaking into the car due to the sunroof drains being plugged. I used an air compressor to clean them out and it has worked flawlessly since. 
Ford Focus in Georgia, United States
Dec 2014 - Jun 2018
Sep 2017

85000 mi
It was a recall and I was experiencing the symptoms. Updated transmission software. 
Ford Focus in New York, United States
Sep 2013 - Mar 2016
Oct 2014

56800 mi
Transmission shifts into neutral while driving on a flat road at moderate speed. Ford attempted power train computer reflash [failed] followed by replacing transmission control module [computer & actuators] 
Sep 2015

77000 mi
Hardware [APIM] failure for the 'My Ford Touch' system. 
Ford Focus in Ontario, Canada
Nov 2014 - Jun 2017
May 2016

34100 mi
Dealer noticed earlier that car shuddered when accelerating forcefully. Said that the clutch was faulty. They replaced the clutch under warranty for free. Transmission behaviour improved massively with the new clutch. 
Apr 2017

36270 mi

C $250
There was a clunking noise going over bumps that developed gradually over time. Worn out front stabilizer links had play in bushings. Dealer replaced the front stabilizer links, eliminating the noise. ----- 
Ford Focus in Pennsylvania, United States
Dec 2014 - May 2018
Nov 2015

39000 mi
Ford recommended free update to Transmission Control Module (TCM) programming. 
Nov 2017

53000 mi
Transmission control module failed, fully covered by extended warranty for this issue based on recall notice 
Ford Focus in South Carolina, United States
Mar 2014 - May 2017
Jun 2014

17000 mi

US $4
Right brake light inop. Remove and replace. SYNC Vehicle Health Report idenitified problem. 

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2012 Ford Focus 4dr Sedan

160-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD

Ford Focus in Pennsylvania, United States
Jan 2012 - Dec 2013
Mar 2013

20000 mi
Front passenger door wasn't "poping" open when the handle was pulled. It still opened, but required slightly more effort. Dealer replaced weather stripping around door per TSB; problem solved at no cost. 
Ford Focus in Missouri, United States
May 2011 - Sep 2014
Apr 2014

21000 mi
My moonroof leaked mainly on driver side and the front part of my headliner. Also, it leaked really bad on driver floorboard.They had Water Doctors repair it. I also made Ford replace headliner and carpet 
Ford Focus in Michigan, United States
May 2014 - Sep 2014
Aug 2014

30000 mi
The car would occasionally rough idle with no check engine light. They replaced the an ignition coil and a spark plug. 
Ford Focus in Ontario, Canada
Nov 2013 - Mar 2018
Oct 2016

107880 mi

C $275
Replaced front wheel bearing on passenger side 
Ford Focus in North Carolina, United States
Aug 2012 - Jun 2015
Sep 2012

2000 mi
Mirror switch broken. 
Ford Focus in Iowa, United States
Mar 2011 - Dec 2022
Oct 2013

38800 mi

US $15
Rear shelf vent foam deterioration. 
Nov 2014

54000 mi
Bearing noise from front end. Left front bearing/hub assembly repaired under power train warranty. 
Mar 2017

87000 mi

US $238
Front suspension rattles on bumps. 
Sep 2018

106000 mi

US $300
Radiator leaking slightly. Water pump seal leaking heavily. Check engine light illuminated. Code for Sensor 1 (upstream) 
Nov 2018

108000 mi

US $45
Braking was normal, but brake fluid reservior was at minimum. Decided to replace front pads rather than topping off. 
Nov 2021

146000 mi

US $250
Passenger headlight assembly has water leak. Replaced the headlight assembly. 

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2012 Ford Focus 4dr Hatch

160-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed automatic FWD

Ford Focus in Pennsylvania, United States
Aug 2012 - Sep 2012
Sep 2012

9000 mi
When trying to set the cruise control on the highway it would not prompt to set speed. This was my 3rd attempt by the dealer to have fixed. 1st/2nd repair-dealer said "no issue/no known fix" 3rd-computer update. Driver rear door-once opened would dump a large amount of water either on the ground/feet and in the inside of the vehicle. This was my FOURTH attempt to have fixed. 
Ford Focus in Utah, United States
Nov 2014 - Aug 2016
Feb 2015

55000 mi

US $775
Internal radiator leak 
Mar 2015

56000 mi
Transmission clutch replaced per TSB 
Dec 2015

73000 mi
Replaced with new clutch due to shuttering 
Ford Focus in California, United States
Jun 2012 - Nov 2015
Jul 2012

1200 mi
Squeaking noise from instrument panel. 
Mar 2015

12000 mi
Battery would not hold charge. Battery was replaced under warranty. 
Ford Focus in Ontario, Canada
Dec 2011 - Jun 2016
Apr 2013

18060 mi
Jerky transmission. 3rd trip but to my reliable guy who test drove just after bad trip. No sign of jerky but he suggested every time I shut off the engine, the computer re-boots. More dealer trips planned. 
Jun 2013

21700 mi
In shop for 10 days of warranty work on transmission. A cracked seal leaked oil and the computer kept me in 1st gear to prevent damage. Now fixed but still shudders sometimes in reverse, and ascending hills at slow speeds e.g. approaching stop lights. 
Sep 2014

43400 mi
I'm not happy with the transmission. I think it slips at highway speeds (confirmed before it was rebuilt). Sometimes it hesitates when cresting a peak, mini-lurches when starting, or mini-surges at parking lot speeds. Still plagued with Bluetooth SYNC issues. Doesn't respond to button. And can go dead/back to radio when initiating a call. 
Nov 2014

45880 mi
sync. Again. They said they would replace the switch on the column. no time, I returned. didn't replace the switch but did download again (7th? 8th? time). So far it works more reliably. fingers crossed. Insufficient heat. They replaced the thermostat assembly. 
Apr 2015

52260 mi
continuing issues with Sync. No joy. Sync still fails to activate when 'lever' pulled. will take it in again at tire changeover/oil change. 
Apr 2016

67580 mi
Continued rough shifting on acceleration. Sure wish I had my stick shift back. Will take in for repairs when I swap snow tires. 
Jun 2016

67580 mi
Transmission never fixed. Also continued problems with SYNC. 
Ford Focus in Connecticut, United States
Mar 2012 - Oct 2017
Aug 2013

28000 mi
Car shudders between 1st to 2nd and 2nd to 3rd gear and also shudders in low gear at slow speed up a steep grade. Transmission was re-programmed. Car improved a lot but still has shuddering up hills at slow speed in 2nd. 
Oct 2016

63500 mi
Re-programmed TCM and then car failed to shift out of 2nd gear. Replaced Transmission Control Module under warranty. 
Ford Focus in California, United States
Apr 2012 - Oct 2014
Jan 2014

47800 mi
Transmission felt like a solenoid was going. Required an update and reflash of the tranny module. 
Aug 2014

61700 mi
Control module 
Oct 2014

66000 mi
Transmission issue remains 
Ford Focus in Ontario, Canada
Nov 2012 - Dec 2012
Dec 2012

32240 mi
Dual clutch transmission, replaced both clutches. Shudder gone, but still shook when stopped in Drive. Traded car. 
Ford Focus in Indiana, United States
May 2012 - Oct 2016
Jul 2013

22000 mi
The Focus 'automatic stickshift' was shifting improperly for and, after several trips back to the dealer where I was told, "Unable to duplicate problem," I threatened to call Ford. Problem detected and still waiting for backordered parts. Ford called me and offered a rental car at no charge to re-repair the transmission stumbling on acceleration from a stop. The repair was effective as the dealer was instructed to replace the clutch-packs which had been malfunctioning. 
Oct 2016

95000 mi
clutches were again a problem and they were replaced and reprogrammed. This is the 5th or 6th repair. 
Ford Focus in Ohio, United States
May 2013 - Dec 2015
Aug 2013

52700 mi
Chrome Trim Around Steering Wheel Was Flaking OfF. Replaced Under AirBag With This Trim Was Replaced Under The Extended Service Plan. Car stuttered A Couple Times. Dealer Said The Software In The Engine Computer And Transmission Were Outdated. They Both Needed To Be Reprogrammed. 
Nov 2014

111000 mi

US $200
Car would not start first time you turn the key. Requires a new range selector. 
Feb 2015

124300 mi
Start issue came back. Transmission control module was diagnosed as bad. Covered under extended warranty with $100 deductible. Since then ford extended the TCM to 10 years/150k. Refund for deductible has been issued. Battery failed load test when in for regular maintenance. 
Dec 2015

159000 mi
Check engine light..dealer diagnosed catalytic converter is bad. 
Ford Focus in Pennsylvania, United States
May 2012 - Jun 2012
May 2012

7000 mi
parking brake light stayed on harness replaced 
Ford Focus in Florida, United States
Jan 2017 - Jun 2017
Jun 2017

88000 mi
Car stalled out, and wouldn't turn back on. Computer overrode transmission, it was part of a recall. 
Ford Focus in Tennessee, United States
Apr 2012 - Dec 2013
Jan 2013

15400 mi
Silver trim on steering wheel started peeling up - actually cut my wife's fingers 
Aug 2013

32000 mi
Condenser replaced 
Ford Focus in Ontario, Canada
Nov 2013 - Sep 2014
Apr 2014

27580 mi
The steering wheel controller for the operational display (trip odometer etc.) failed 
Ford Focus in Texas, United States
Jun 2011 - Dec 2014
Dec 2011

4000 mi
Knee pad panel on left console improperly installed and deformed. Dealer ordered part and reports backordered 
Jan 2012

6000 mi
Replace deformed trim piece, left side console 
Oct 2013

30000 mi
Update system pron to latest software to improve drive-ability, again. Shifts MUCH better (off line and 1-2) but mileage down 1-2mpg. 
Sep 2014

47000 mi

US $160
Right rear shock leaked oil, lost gas and became ineffective. Replaced both rear shocks with aftermarket parts, rides MUCH better. 
Ford Focus in Massachusetts, United States
Oct 2012 - Jun 2018
Jun 2018

141000 mi
Transmission control module failed, was not shifting into certain gears. Turns out there was an extended warranty on this to 150,000 miles. $1000 part replaced for free Worn ball joints rh Battery light on. Battery was replaced over the winter. Found drive pulley coupling slipping 
Ford Focus in New Jersey, United States
Jan 2012 - Oct 2012
Apr 2012

2000 mi
automatic transmission failed to shift properly. "check engine" light on. 

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2012 Ford Focus 4dr Hatch

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

Ford Focus in California, United States
Aug 2011 - Nov 2014
Nov 2014

20000 mi
Shudder when starting from a stop. 
Ford Focus in Ohio, United States
Mar 2012 - Jan 2015
May 2013

16000 mi
Software update to Sync 
Jun 2014

27000 mi
HVAC air inlet shroud somehow leaked water into front passenger footwell 
Ford Focus in Alberta, Canada
Mar 2012 - Sep 2013
Apr 2013

7640 mi
Headliner and overhead console had come loose. New hooks and fasteners required. Parts ordered, installed. Problem is fixed. 
Ford Focus in California, United States
Feb 2015 - Mar 2016
Jul 2015

17900 mi

US $130
DEFECTIVE Door Latch FAILURE. Door won't close. NOT covered under $1,100 Ford ESP Premium extended warranty. Luckily, it failed at dealer, so they paid for $300+ repair. I filed complaint with NHTSA. Other Ford models were recalled for this. DEFECTIVE Door Latch FAILURE. Door won't close. NOT covered under $1,100 Ford ESP Premium extended warranty. Luckily, it failed at dealer, so they paid for $300+ repair. I filed complaint with NHTSA. Other Ford models were recalled for this. 
Ford Focus in Kentucky, United States
Dec 2011 - Sep 2014
May 2014

32000 mi
poor shifting. significant jerking while traveling up large hills at low speed. Dealer performed tsb and reset cpu that controls shifts. 
Ford Focus in Wisconsin, United States
Feb 2012 - Mar 2013
Mar 2012

1000 mi
MyFord Touch update installation. 
Jun 2012

5000 mi
Transmission software update. 
Jul 2012

6000 mi
Vehicle stalled while driving and would not restart. Vehicle was towed to the dealer. Vehicle was out of fuel. Fuel gauge was showing nearly 1/4 tank when engine stalled. Dealer was unable to replicate problem; still not working. Passenger side windshield wiper became intermittently inoperable about a week after recall repair. Vehicle had been towed to dealer other than one that performed the recall work; stated they found tools from the other dealer under hood. 
Aug 2012

7000 mi
Continuing problem with false readings from fuel gauge. Dealer checked gauge cluster and determined no problem. Dealer discovered fuel tank was warped, replaced the tank. Windshield wipers became misaligned. Driver's side wiper did not completely wipe its field of view, and the passenger side wiper was smacking into the moulding on the side of the windshield. Also, wipers were hitting each other on return. Continued false readings from fuel gauge. Dealer checked all systems and determined gauge was reading accurately. Car was returned with gauge reading approximately 1/2 tank. 2 days after car was returned with gauge indicating 1/2 full and assurances there was no problem, and having been driven about 60 miles, car stalled on a freeway in traffic. Ford roadside assistance delivered fuel. Started; driven to dealr Dealer determined car had defective gas tank purge valves, and replaced them on previous trip. Also determined that the fuel pump had been damaged and needed replacement. Part was on order, and required a separate visit to complete repair. 
Feb 2013

13000 mi
"Focus" badge on rear hatch fell off. Replaced under warranty. 
Ford Focus in Georgia, United States
Feb 2012 - Mar 2015
Jul 2012

8000 mi
Rear deck lift up / down strings are flimsy and break easily. Need to be replaced by ford. 
Oct 2012

13700 mi
There was a slow studder shift issue reported on websites and I requested and received the ECU firmware upgrade to reduce this problem. Wheel constantly failed to hold air. I believe the valve stem or seating of the tire was the issue. The slow leak was very annoying, finally after a couple of weeks, the dealer took the tire off, replaced the valve stem & remounted tire 
Aug 2013

30600 mi
DO NOT BUY A FORD FOCUS. TOO MANY PROBLEMS WITH THE "SYNC" ( I guess I should have known when the thing is powered by Microsoft). This is the worst vehicle that I have ever owned. It gets good gas milage, cheap to own, but poor quality 
Sep 2014

74000 mi
Car stumbled and died in the drive thru line at Starbucks on the way to church on Sunday morning. WOULD NOT restart. Used the key in the slot and it still wouldn't start. Kept saying "Parking Assist needs Service". Very funny, i DON'T 
Dec 2014

78000 mi
Ford Sync is the worst consumer software that I have EVER used. I should have been wary when I saw the "Powered by Microsoft" logo, but failed. Ford caused me to give the car to my daughter & to drop the brand, I just bought a new '15 Mini 
Mar 2015

78000 mi
Returned to dealer AGAIN for transmission slipping issues while in Drive. NUMEROUS problems with this car. Dealer checked and then re-programmed the Transmission shift unit. Car likely to get new Transmission in next 6 months Said Dealer 
Ford Focus in Ohio, United States
Jan 2012 - Feb 2018
May 2012

4300 mi
The PCM TCM ABS system needed to be reprogrammed. Sync system was malfunctioning and required update. Driver windshield wiper blade drags Proximity sensors are not calibrated correctly and do not warn driver of obstacle until 6" from obstacle. Prior to system updates, sensors would warn at approximately 2 to 3 feet prior depending on speed. 
Sep 2012

10000 mi
Water stain on headliner where passenger-side front and rear door post meet the roof. Could not replicate leak, cleaned stain, though still visible. 
May 2013

20000 mi
Attachment bracket on rear deck lid broke and had to be replaced. 
Oct 2013

28000 mi
Car had bad wheel bearing on Drivers side rear wheel. 
Nov 2013

28800 mi
Right rear wheel bearing was bad, had to replace. 
Jan 2015

32500 mi
Clutch was shuddering (again!). The clutch had to be cleaned because a leak had developed. Then the oil leak had to be repaired. Ford cannot fix the transmission shuddering problem via programming or replacement parts. The flawed design causes premature wear and tear in the clutch assembly. This car will have to be repaired every year or two until it dies! 
May 2015

47000 mi
Clutch assembly and bearings had to be replaced again to stop shuddering during gear changes. 
Aug 2015

50700 mi
Had to yet again reprogram the transmission. 
Dec 2016

73000 mi
Transmission has to replaced yet again for the shuddering problem and bad shifting between gears. 
Apr 2017

79000 mi
Peeling thin metal plating on steering wheel caused a bad skin cut and had to be replaced. Car lurches on start and then wants to stall out. The service technician essentially said that's how the transmission works and essentially said nothing was wrong despite so many recalls and repairs done previously that never really fixed the problem. 
Jul 2017

83000 mi

US $160
Transmission is jerky and shudders upon acceleration when changing gears. The repair technician just said the transmission operates as designed. In essence, Ford's new corporate strategy is to deny the long standing problem doesn't exist even though there are numerous class action lawsuits regarding their transmissions and this is a very well known problem. Battery was replaced 
Aug 2017

88000 mi

US $59
Transmission again shudders badly when shifting gears. Dealership said nothing was wrong even though I can reliably replicate the problem just driving the car off the lot and they tried to levy a service charge of $59.00 on me to discourage me from bringing the car back for what is a well known and documented problem. A week later, my service charge was refunded when I ran the issue up the flagpole. 
Dec 2017

90000 mi

US $109
Repaired valve cover leaking.  Also, took the transmission in for repair since it is shuddering again between gear shifts, but Ford's policy is simply to refuse to repair the issues regardless of recall our factory extended warranty which I purchased. 
Ford Focus in North Carolina, United States
Sep 2016 - Aug 2021
Oct 2017

58000 mi
Transmission shudder on acceleration. Clutches replaced under warranty 
Ford Focus in Michigan, United States
Feb 2012 - Oct 2014
Apr 2012 Was built with faulty parts. Had rattle when going over rough roads and bumps. Dealer replaced several parts in front suspension on both sides. 
Ford Focus in Ohio, United States
Sep 2011 - Jun 2018
Jun 2012

11000 mi
required a software update because the wiper fluid sensor wasn't working. Carpet on rear, passenger side seat back had com loose. headliner console had a crack 
Sep 2014

42000 mi
Software update to address transmission shudder and grinding. Problem appears to be better, but is still there somewhat. 
Ford Focus in California, United States
Apr 2011 - Apr 2015
Dec 2011

8000 mi
Vehicle shudder on tip in when accelerating from a stop. Removed transmission, replaced clutch assy. Car lags/bogs/hesitates on tip-in from stop or on downshift when passing. Very dangerous when turning from suicide lane. Dealership stated: Caused by-NORMAL, No problem Found. Issue not present after transmission was repaired. SYNC system always starts in LINE-In with a humm / buzz. Goes away when 1/8" plug inserted into jack. Dealership stated - NO PROBLEM FOUND. SYNC in other family vehicle starts in the state it was left in. No buzz. SYNC system selectively inoperative after vehicle start up. Only radio button works. Dealership stated: NO PROBLEM FOUND. Could likely not duplicate. 
Jul 2013

37000 mi
First stage clutch replaced again (see repairs when car was new) for delay and shuddering. Dealer said it was a known problem-stated there were multiple supersessions of that clutch. 
Aug 2014

59900 mi
Transmission exhibits severe hesitation on tip in. Shifts are harsh and erratic between 1,2 and 3. Dealer stated Ford acknowledges problem. Extended the warranty. Dealer r2 fluid, reflashed module and said Warranty ppwk is in the mail. 
Apr 2015

63000 mi
Sold vehicle. Ford changed 3 first stage clutches, loaded a TSB and it still exhibited the same characteristics. Symptoms would improve with new tranny fluid (2qts) for a period of time. 2012 Focus loaner did the same thing. 
Ford Focus in Alberta, Canada
Jun 2011 - Feb 2013
Aug 2011

4960 mi
Ford MyTouch system freezing up and rebooting 
Jun 2012

17980 mi
Firmware update for jerky automatics transmission Low washer fluid warning light would not activate. Speakers on front driver-side door and rear passenger-side door buzz when outputting low frequency sounds. This occurs even when bass is set below zero. 
Oct 2012

20540 mi
Rear cargo cover lift strap replaced 
Feb 2013

24180 mi
Front-end squeak when going over bumps at low speeds. Front struts had dry/rubbing jounce bumpers. Removed front struts and removed springs from struts. Lubricated strut shaft and jounce bumper and reinstalled. 
Ford Focus in New Hampshire, United States
Aug 2017 - Jul 2020
May 2018

125000 mi

US $2000
Replaced dual clutch assembly, shiftforks, seals and bearing 
Ford Focus in Virginia, United States
Jul 2011 - Nov 2016
Feb 2012

7000 mi
Driver-side window & mirror control panel stopped functioning correctly. Back-lighting of buttons flashed - on for about 2 secs, off for about 5 secs. When off driver-side window and mirror controls did not work. 
Sep 2015

55000 mi
Warranty item - acceleration was jerky at low speeds. Transmission computer firmware was updated. Drives like it's brand new now. :) 
Ford Focus in Michigan, United States
Apr 2011 - Aug 2018
May 2011

1000 mi
Auto parking buttons were not connected when arrived from factory. 
Mar 2012

18000 mi
Rough shifts. TCM/PCM update 
Jan 2013

36000 mi
Rough shifting Passanger door handle sicks open, preventing closure. Parts inspected/replaced, lubricated. 
Sep 2015

83000 mi

US $20
Horn failure. replaced. 
Apr 2018

114000 mi

US $50
Replace fuel system purge valve to fix idle problems, O2 sensor related error codes, and catalytic converter error codes. 
Ford Focus in California, United States
Apr 2011 - Aug 2015
Dec 2012

26000 mi
Transmission kicks and shifting hard from 1st to 2nd under normal acceleration. After tests, diagnosed faulty clutch. Replaced clutch assembly and seals. Learned from online forums that problem plagues clutches on many new Focus and Fiesta. 
Sep 2014

55000 mi
Transmission slips on acceleration when hot, does not engage in to 2nd gear correctly. "Check parking aid" warning light came on also. Replaced Transmission control module and both problems were solved. 
Jun 2015

67000 mi
Fluttering noise when going from 2nd to 3rd. Performed diagnostic that showed issue. Ford knows the clutch is the issue and was making a new one. Took 4 months to get new clutch in. Car was drivable but issue worsened over time. 
Ford Focus in Michigan, United States
Apr 2011 - Oct 2013
Apr 2011 Car said hood was open intermittently while driving even though hood was closed. Alarm also went off at night. Dealer replaced hood latch and hood latch sensor. 
Jun 2011

3000 mi
Body panels were misaligned. Door would stick and it looked terrible. Service manager had to drive car back to assembly plant for fix. 
Jul 2011

4000 mi
Update of MFT/Snyc due to the fact that the previous version was not stable 
Sep 2011

6900 mi
Reflash of MyFord Touch. Still terrible. Reflash of MyFord Touch. Still terrible 
Nov 2011

12000 mi
Myford touch still buggy 
Mar 2012

16000 mi
Self install of MyFordTouch update. Done via USB stick, and took about 50 minutes. 
May 2012

18600 mi
Tsb for transmission 
Aug 2012

24700 mi
Replaced clutches 
Ford Focus in New Jersey, United States
Apr 2011 - May 2014
Oct 2011

9000 mi
Steering gear replaced pursuant to TSB. Since brand new at highway speeds, there is minor steering wander that required small corrections. TSB addressed this issue. Transmission control module re-flashed to latest program. This is suppose to correct irregular shifting characteristics at low speeds under 10 mph. This was also pursuant to a TSB Front passenger door speaker booms and vibrates much more than any of the other speakers. I have the Sony system. Mechanic stated speaker was installed correctly and did not fix. 
Dec 2011

12000 mi
I finally got them to replace my speaker. 
Jan 2012

13000 mi
PCM updated to latest program that is suppose to address drive-ability issues with the Dual Clutch transmission. I was experiencing iradic behavior especially in reverse at times I thought the car would stall out. 
May 2012

19000 mi
PCM, Trans control, and ABS updated to latest program pursuant to a customer satisfaction campaign. 
Aug 2012

23000 mi
Body Control Module reflashed to fix intermittent keyless entry problem. REMOVED BOTH FRONT STRUT ASY'S REPLACED BOTH FRONT SPRINGS AND BEARING PLATES, REINSTALLED SPRING ASY'S, PERFORMED ALIGNMENT. ROAD TESTED HEARD NOISE IN FRONT END, INSTALLED CHASSIS EARS FOUND R/F WHEEL BEARING AND R/F AXLE SUPPORT BEARING NOISEY, REPLACED R/F WHEEL BEARING AND AXLE ASY 
Sep 2012

24000 mi
REMOVED TRANS, FOUND INPUT SHAFT BEARING IN CASE BAD, REPLACED BEARING, SEAL AND ALL SNAP RINGS, REASSEM TRANS, REASSEM TRANS, RESET CLUTCH, INSTALLED CLUTCH ASY, REINSTALLING TRANS UNABLE TO SHIFT REV TO 1ST, REMOVED CLUTCH AND FOUND NOT RELEASING, REPLA 
Dec 2013

49000 mi
Transmission was leaking at bell housing. Seals replaced and new software flashed. 
May 2014

53000 mi
Another attempt to repair the transmission. 
Ford Focus in Michigan, United States
Apr 2011 - Sep 2012
Aug 2011

11000 mi
Vehicle exhibited engine flare on decel. TSB resolved issue reflashed MFT with latest software. 
Ford Focus in Michigan, United States
Apr 2011 - May 2014
Nov 2011

3300 mi
Dealer performed TSB 11-10-2 to address low-speed transmission shudders, shifting flares into 2nd and the occasional tendency for the transmission to refuse to downshift upon deceleration. Piece of weatherstripping came lose on passenger side rear door and was getting stuck in door, making it difficult to close the door. Parts ordered. Dealer applied anti-rattle tape to the back of the front passenger door panel to silence what was becoming a persistent rattle in the vicinity of the map pocket. 
May 2012

7000 mi
Replaced beltline molding that was coming loose. 
Aug 2012

11000 mi
Steering gear was replaced pursuant to TSB to correct steering wander at highway speeds. 
Ford Focus in New York, United States
Aug 2011 - Jul 2017
Nov 2013

8000 mi
Battery failed 
Ford Focus in Massachusetts, United States
Jul 2011 - Mar 2015
May 2012

7400 mi
Ford My Touch computer update sent to me and preformed by me. Very succesful. Touch screen much more responsive and no longer crashes. 
Jun 2012

7000 mi
Recall to replace update transmission computer module for much improved shifting 
Feb 2013

14100 mi
My Ford Touch Update 
Sep 2013

18000 mi
Update for my ford touch, installed by me, sent by Ford directly to me. 
Ford Focus in Maryland, United States
Oct 2011 - Jun 2018
Feb 2012

5600 mi
A small panel used to cover a screw on the passenger side font door was loose. Dealer originally tried flexing tabs to secure it. It still came loose so a new part was ordered and shipped to my house. 
Aug 2012

16200 mi
Hinge on removeable cargo shelf (hatchback) broke. Dealer sent photos to Ford and it will be replaced under warranty. 
Jun 2013

29000 mi
Had piece of door trim replaced again becuase it kept coming loose. Had update performed on the MFT APIM. There was a TSB for the update and it fixed the stereo from tuning to random FM stations after a phone call or voice command. 
Feb 2015

62000 mi
Clutch felt like it was slipping at low speeds and light acceleration. The transmission was pulled and examined and no hardware issues found. New software was flashed. Minor improvement noticed. AM radio reception was not very good. I learned that there was a service advisory for this so I reported it. They replaced the AM antenna and not the reception is much better. 
Mar 2015

63000 mi
Check engine light came on and car lost power to the wheels while on the highway. Was towed to dealer. The Transmission Control Module (TCM) was replaced. The new transmission control was a lemon and failed within 100 miles. Was towed back to dealer and it was replaced again. 
May 2015

66000 mi
Nav maps intermittently failed to load. Diagnosed as a defective media hub which had to be ordered. Took car home while waiting for part. 
Sep 2016

94000 mi

US $93
AC was blowing hot air. On first visit they couldn't find the leak so they added dye to the coolant. After driving a week with dye in AC coolant they identified the leak. A tube assembly was replaced. 
Mar 2018

124000 mi
Recall performed on defective door latch. No issues was noticed prior to taking it into the dealer. 
Ford Focus in Oklahoma, United States
Oct 2011 - Dec 2013
Aug 2013

19100 mi

US $35
PCM software update to cure harsh shifts 
Ford Focus in Washington, United States
Nov 2011 - Oct 2014
Oct 2012

5000 mi
One of the lights within the headlight assembly came loose and was reseated. 
Jan 2014

7700 mi
Sync system became completely inoperable (black screen, not responsive to buttons). Dealer replaced control module. 
Ford Focus in Georgia, United States
Oct 2011 - Jul 2013
Jan 2012

2500 mi

US $23
Reprogram PCM/TCM with latest software updates and perform adaptive learning for Powershift. 
Ford Focus in New York, United States
Jan 2013 - Dec 2016
Apr 2016

79200 mi
Recall for reflash of the transmission. Seemed to improve it. 
Sep 2016

85000 mi

US $900
Broken hose drained the AC 
Dec 2016

85000 mi

US $120
horn needed to be replaced 
Ford Focus in Texas, United States
Feb 2017 - Jun 2019
Mar 2018

64000 mi
Experienced transmission shuttering and overheating. Dealer replaced transmission control module covered by an extended warranty that Ford introduced due to high rates of dual-clutch transmission issues. 
Ford Focus in Ohio, United States
Aug 2011 - Oct 2014
Dec 2011

2000 mi
My Ford Touch system: slow response, navigation GPS slow to initiate. 
May 2012

4700 mi
Update flash for power train computer module, ABS brake system & emissions control 
Mar 2013

12000 mi
Windshield washer fluid sensor 
Sep 2014

23000 mi
Car stuttering from stop; software re flashed for DCT. 
Oct 2014

23000 mi
Hesitating between gears 1 & 2 
Ford Focus in Washington, United States
Sep 2011 - Jul 2013
Nov 2011

3000 mi
Car would exhibit RPM flare at low speeds. Dealer reprogrammed ECU with latest TSB.  MSFT sync system is very buggy, latest TSB applied to sync system. 
Jan 2013

21000 mi
Replace clutch pack assembly, seals, other transmission parts per TSB 11-12-13 due to bad seal leaking oil and causing slippage. 
Jul 2013

26000 mi
Transmission grinding between gears. Reproduced concern on test drive with tech, but Ford will not replace transmission again. 
Ford Focus in Wisconsin, United States
Sep 2011 - Jul 2014
Nov 2013

30000 mi
Check engine light came on, problem determined to be because of transmission, dealer reprogrammed transmission software. Check engine light came on, dealer determined there was a faulty oxygen sensor in car, replaced part. 
Ford Focus in Florida, United States
Nov 2011 - Jun 2018
Dec 2012

6000 mi
rough shifting hesitation 
Nov 2014

13300 mi
Replaced clutches in transmission and re flashed transmission software 
Ford Focus in Nebraska, United States
Apr 2011 - May 2014
Jun 2012

11000 mi
Driver's side window stopped working. Dealer fixed along with 2 recalls. 
Ford Focus in California, United States
Nov 2012 - Dec 2017
Aug 2013

35000 mi
Replacement of DCT transmission to correct hesitation, grinding and shifting problems. Replacement of headliner for rattles and slight separation from roof. 
Jul 2015

61000 mi
Transmission shudders while accelerating. Dealer said it is both a TCM module reprogramming and clutch replacement issue. Dealer reflashed TCM but needed to order replacement clutch parts which are nationally back ordered for 2-3 months. 
Nov 2015

64400 mi
Had to wait four months for new clutch parts to arrive. Part of a TSB and covered under the original factory warranty. 
Jun 2016

70000 mi
Driver's front wheel bearing worn and replaced. 
Aug 2017

84000 mi
TSB for replacement of door latches to prevent doors from opening by themselves. 
Ford Focus in Massachusetts, United States
Dec 2012 - Jan 2017
Oct 2013

41700 mi
Replaced the clutch (a recommended TSB) and reprogrammed transmission. The clutch had a mild shuddering issue previously. Recommended by ford - good to do this in warranty! 
Ford Focus in Texas, United States
Dec 2012 - Aug 2014
Jun 2013

18000 mi
A/C recharged by dealer. No other parts. Recommended A/C be shut off before turning off engine. 
Apr 2014

38800 mi
Car acted like it was in nuetral. Transmission Control Module replaced. 
Ford Focus in California, United States
Aug 2012 - Aug 2016
Sep 2014

9000 mi
Computer adjusted for shifting problem, car balked and stuttered on low gear shift, especially stop and go traffic 
Ford Focus in Indiana, United States
Feb 2015 - Jun 2016
Oct 2015

78000 mi
Wheel out of balance. Vibration still exists in the car. Still solving problem. Next step is investigating transmission. 
Jan 2016

US $40
water pump replacement. I performed it myself with normal tools. 
Ford Focus in Quebec, Canada
Dec 2015 - Mar 2018
Dec 2016

27280 mi

C $900
Water leak from sunroof. Had to clean out drains, dry out interior. Driver side window will not open. 
Ford Focus in Illinois, United States
Aug 2012 - Jun 2017
Jun 2015

43000 mi
2nd gear was slipping severely when warm 
Ford Focus in New York, United States
Jul 2015 - Jun 2018
Jul 2016

24200 mi
Transmission Control Module had a short circuit, bad wiring - required replacement. Part # AE8Z7Z369F 
Ford Focus in Florida, United States
Jan 2013 - Jul 2017
Apr 2013

19500 mi
Cruise Control would not turn on, but when it was reviewed, it was working as normally. Nothing was repaired, but I will be actively monitoring this issue. 
Sep 2013

26000 mi
Cruise Control intermittent again. A problem was finally found with the switch and a part was ordered. 
Nov 2013

27700 mi
The cruise control was intermittent again after trying to prove my case over and over with video evidence and test drives with the techs and other personnel. A problem with the clockspring and wiring harness was found and both were replaced. 
Jul 2014

34500 mi
Sync was reset to accept Bluetooth Audio. 
Jan 2015

31300 mi

US $45
Transmission shuddering, lurching, bucking, and loss of power issues. 
Mar 2015

43000 mi
New clutches and seals installed. TCM reflashed with latest revision. 
Sep 2015

47000 mi
Driver's door latch not working properly. Door was not latching and staying closed. It could swing open freely. Was eventually repaired when parts arrived weeks later. 
Oct 2016

59500 mi
New clutches and seals for the transmission. 
Mar 2017

64700 mi
Driver's side rear door latch failed. I brought my vehicle in for repair as well as to perform the recall on the remaining door latches. 
Ford Focus in North Carolina, United States
Feb 2013 - Nov 2014
Sep 2013

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. 
Nov 2014

87000 mi
Dual clutch transmission exhibiting known problems or clutch slipping and grinding noise between 1st and 2nd gear shift. Ford Dealer updated the PCM and advised that shudder experienced by clutch slip was normal. 
Ford Focus in Wisconsin, United States
Feb 2014 - Aug 2014
Jun 2014

37000 mi
Window Washer Fluid container cracked. Presumably from heat fluxuation. 
Ford Focus in Michigan, United States
Dec 2013 - Jan 2022
Dec 2013

34000 mi
MyFordTouch needed to be updated and the audio control module was replaced. I had an issue with the steering wheel controls being quirky. The new module fixed the issue. 
Oct 2015

55000 mi
TSB recall for transmission control module. Smoothed out the shifting. 
Ford Focus in Florida, United States
Nov 2013 - Jun 2018
Feb 2015

60000 mi
Automatic transmission clutch - parts ordered 
Apr 2017

84000 mi

US $900
Replace clutch pack Replace motor and transmission body mounts Replaced evaporator 
Ford Focus in Pennsylvania, United States
Feb 2014 - Sep 2016
Sep 2015

71000 mi
MFT went black and stopped working. PCIM replaced under Ford extended warranty on that unit. 3 day repair due to need of ordering part. 
Feb 2016

77600 mi
DCT clutch plates repaired under warranty for second time. 
Sep 2016

84000 mi
New TCM required. Part backordered 
Ford Focus in Idaho, United States
Sep 2013 - Jun 2019
Oct 2013

28000 mi
Sometimes the dome lights were not coming on when unlocking doors with key FOB. Took it to the dealer and said there was a TSB for this. They updated the software in the BCM, all works now. 
Nov 2013

28300 mi
E brake handle cover came loose, replaced under warranty. 
Apr 2014

30200 mi
I had a small shudder and slipping from the clutches. There is a TSB for this which is a trans leak, then clutches would get oil soaked. All they had to do was to remove and clean the clutches and replace the seals. Works much better now. 
May 2015

34000 mi
When listening to stereo with key acc. mode for about 10 min, then when turn car on radio would turn itself off, they couldn't find anything, just said it might be a battery saver mode, they also reprogrammed the software, seems fine now. 
Feb 2016

37000 mi

US $45
Once in a while it would briefly flashing hill start assist on start up, dealer put it on the scanner, did not find anything, also hasn't done it since that time. 
Jun 2016

38000 mi
Clutches were shuddering and slipping a little, dealer reprogrammed it, but it still needs new clutches and seals, which are on a national back order right now. 
Jul 2016

38300 mi
Parts finally came in, after about a months wait. The dealer replaced clutches, seals, throw out bearing and reprogramming. 
Dec 2016

40000 mi
Flashing hill start assist on start up, took it to the dealer diagnosed as a faulty tcm which was replaced under it's extended warranty. 
Nov 2017

45000 mi
Slipping and shuddering, replaced clutch packs and seals with reprogramming. Also had the battery replaced. 
Feb 2018

47000 mi

US $166
Exterior passenger side door handle bezel broke that holds the door handle in place, replaced and repainted bezel. It was originally caused by them replacing the door latches under a recall. It was not properly put back together correctly on that one side. 
Ford Focus in Illinois, United States
Mar 2013 - Mar 2023
Sep 2015

49000 mi
Transmission shifted rough and jerked at low speeds. 
Dec 2015

51000 mi
Car jerked and halted. Shop could not duplicate, computer said everything within params. 
Jan 2017

58000 mi
Back pressure wasn't allowing a quick and normal fill up 
Jan 2023

77000 mi

US $180
Diagnosed as bad TCM. Replacement TCM are on back order. 
Ford Focus in Michigan, United States
Jun 2013 - Jun 2014
Jan 2013

23000 mi
Addressed dual clutch transmission issues or stuttering/hesitating during 1st/2nd gear shifts. Slight leaking led to more robust review of trans. 
Jul 2013

19000 mi

US $45
Stutter/shimmy when accelerating between 1st/2nd and 2nd/3rd gears. 
Dec 2013

23000 mi
vehicle shuddered when shifting between 2nd and 3rd¦ hunted for the right gear, revved excessively before shifting 
Ford Focus in Florida, United States
Aug 2013 - Jun 2022
Dec 2014

27000 mi
shifting issue, under warranty, only required a re-flash. ps: car is delivering an honest 38+ MPG on the road, drops to about 34 in town. 6sp AT 
Ford Focus in Pennsylvania, United States
Aug 2012 - Dec 2016
Sep 2012 Bought new on 8/27 with 7 miles on car. 8/28 car jerking upon acceleration after stop. Little power on inclines. 8/29 took in for service. Only 187 miles on car. 8/30 throttle body replaced. Was told car was fixed and that I could pick up. 8/30 returned car to service as problem returned, but worse. Hearing a slight rattling sound in engine when car was bucking and jerking. Almost lost power several times on way back to dealer. 9/2 car still in for service. 220 miles on car. 
Jun 2013

14000 mi
Shudder in front end returned and getting worse. Perform TSB 13-4-5. Reprogram PCM and TCM Car still shuddering, but not as bad. Shuddering worse when A/C is running. Perform 13-4-5 Replace trans clutch. 
May 2014

28600 mi
Car bucking and jerking when accelerating. Worse when driving on incline, shudder when shifting. Tech found TSB 140047 Reprogram PCM TCM (AGAIN!) Tech says within specs. July, 2014 shudder still present. Dealer- maybe replace clutch (AGAIN!) 
Aug 2014

34000 mi
Returned car to dealer for ongoing shuddering on 8/11/2014. Told clutch needs to be replaced again. As of 8/16- still at dealer. Opened a case with Ford 6/2014 for Buyback/Replacement. Ford offered X plan and poor trade-in value instead. 
Jan 2015

22000 mi
I'm hoping someone can offer some insight... I've had ongoing issues with the transmission and clutch since purchasing new. The clutch has been replaced twice and the transmission has been reprogrammed 4 or 5 times now (within 35, 000) 
Aug 2016

66400 mi
Third internal clutch replacement. Also another transmission reprogram (at least 2 reprograms per year for front end shudder) 
Ford Focus in Ontario, Canada
Nov 2013 - Jul 2016
Feb 2015

33440 mi
Dual clutches replaced under warranty. Ford extended warranty to lifetime because of unresolved design defect with leaking seals 
Jul 2016

40300 mi
Transmission control module died. New TCM installed under warranty. Dealer first tried reprogramming TCM but this made the problem even worse 
Ford Focus in Wisconsin, United States
May 2012 - Jun 2018
Sep 2012

22000 mi
I had taken my new-to-me car in for its first oil-change at one of the quick-change type places. They said it had an oil leak from the rear main seal. Dealer confirmed this diagnoses but did not have the seal in-stock. Dealer was going to replace the rear main seal on my car to fix an oil leak. Turns out they didn't have a tool they needed to complete the repair. Dealer replaced rear main seal to fix an oil leak, changed the oil and rotated the tires. 
Jun 2013

36000 mi
Passenger front and rear windows would not roll up and down. TSB reflash fixed. Also, low wiper fluid warning light would not come on. TSB reflash fixed. 
Sep 2013

40000 mi
The vehicle was shuddering and hesitating at the top of 2nd gear. 
Dec 2014

64000 mi

US $73
Transmission shudders when shifting, especially at low speeds. The dealer replaced the clutch packs an reprogrammed the transmission. Engine was vibrating loudly. Dealer replaced an engine mount. This happened immediately after I had my car in to have the clutch packs replaced. Dealership states they did not cause this problem. I don't believe them. Initially wanted to charge $199. 
Oct 2015

75800 mi
The car had no power in reverse and wouldn't shift out of first gear. Transmission error message on dashboard. Transmission Control Module and clutch packs were replaced. 
Dec 2016

97000 mi
The clutch packs went bad again. The dealer replaced the clutch packs under warranty. Also reprogrammed the PCM/TCM 
Dec 2017

109000 mi
Recall was performed to replace door latches. 
Ford Focus in New Hampshire, United States
Jul 2012 - Apr 2019
Jul 2012

3178 mi
Driver side tail lamp scratching the body Sirius travel link not working 
Sep 2012

6000 mi
MyFord Touch 3.2.2 update crippled the rear camera and the active park assist. Dealer re-flashed the software. Cargo cover strap snapped. Replaced by dealer 
Nov 2012

8000 mi
Head liner rattles. Dealer added insulation Navigation constantly freezes. Updated the Sync MyFord Touch to version 3.5.1 Driver side tail lamp cover scratches the body causing paint chips. Second repair attempt. Body shop fixed the paint chips and adjusted the tail lamp cover 
Oct 2013

21000 mi
Grinding noise from 1st to 2nd. Worse when turning left. Applied TSB 13-9-4. Seems OK now 
Oct 2017

59000 mi
Passage side window switch stopped working. Dealer reconnected the loose wires 
Aug 2018

64684 mi
Clutch replaced for free under extended transmission warranty 
Ford Focus in Minnesota, United States
Oct 2016 - Jan 2022
Dec 2016

35000 mi
Replaced all 4 headlamp bulbs & re-aimed headlights. Left side was aimed way too low during body repair. Replaced bulbs as part of normal maintenance, switched to a higher output set. 
Jan 2017 Tachometer was hanging up. I removed the instrument cluster (very easy on this car), removed back cover, removed tach & speedo motor covers, cleaned & lightly lubed rotor & gears, reassembled, & tested. Has worked perfectly since the repair. 
Jul 2017

43000 mi

US $697
After getting new tires and 4-wheel alignment, rear noise was still quite pronounced. Noise was diagnosed as rear wheel bearings. The car is in the shop at this time and both sides are being replaced. 
Oct 2017

48824 mi

US $120
Problems were fast idle, or low idle with stalling, and Check Engine light (MIL). Codes were for lean mixture. I misdiagnosed problem as caused by throttle body, so ordered that part. Before it arrived I found info online pointing to fuel vapor canister purge valve so also ordered that part. Replacing the purge valve cured the problem, but also replaced throttle body since I already had it. Car runs fine now. This repair also seems to have reduced clutch chatter/shudder (DPS6 6-speed automatic) during shifts - we will see how that lasts.. Manifold vacuum is not used for any function by the transmission, so I don't know if it's coincidence or not. 
Ford Focus in Michigan, United States
May 2012 - Feb 2017
Sep 2012

4000 mi
Issues with sync not working with iPod or USB flashdrive for music. 
Ford Focus in California, United States
Apr 2012 - Dec 2013
Aug 2012

5000 mi
Replaced front coils and upper strut bearings per tsb#12-6-17 
Jun 2013

18000 mi
Clunking noise when driving over bumps or dips. Most noticeable when driving slowly. TSB item to replace left strut. Same problem occurred with right strut at 5,000 miles. 
Ford Focus in California, United States
Apr 2012 - Jun 2018
Aug 2015

32000 mi
There was shuddering upon taking off from a stop,and/or while making a turn from a stop. The clutch was replaced along with a newer updated seal. Along with an update on the transmission software. 
May 2016

39000 mi
When starting the car, as I'd push the on the starter button the starting time was getting longer than before 1.5sec. All of a sudden nothing. I had started noticing this about 2-3wks prior. I had it towed to dealer. Code diagnostic is TCM. 
Ford Focus in Connecticut, United States
Mar 2012 - Sep 2014
Jun 2012

10000 mi
Clunk at speeds under 25 MPH Buzz from center speaker 
Sep 2012

14000 mi
Clunk 
Jun 2013

22000 mi
Chrome flaking of steering wheel Speaker Buzzing 
Ford Focus in British Columbia, Canada
Jan 2012 - Mar 2013
Apr 2012

1860 mi
Typical problem with the new automated manual transmission: lurching, poor idle. Controlling computer was reprogrammed and the problems were reduced. There was a TSB, that the dealer reluctantly admitted to when pressed. 
Jul 2012

3500 mi
Noise from right front. Front right spring replaced including top bearing. 
Ford Focus in Georgia, United States
Feb 2012 - Apr 2013
May 2012

9000 mi
Loaded updated computer data for transmission & ABS system. Loaded new data for trans/ABS 
Aug 2012

14200 mi
Clutch problem. It was replaced, problem is cured. 
Ford Focus in Florida, United States
Aug 2015 - Jul 2017
Oct 2015

51000 mi
Wheel motion sensor died. 
Apr 2016

59000 mi
Clutch was completely replaced as per technical service bulletin. 
Oct 2016

67000 mi

US $100
Driver side suspension and mount failed and needed replacement. 
Feb 2017

72000 mi

US $100
Seals were replaced on transmission as they had failed. 70k maintenance work done as well. 
Jul 2017

75000 mi

US $25
TCM was replaced again; this marking the third time. 
Ford Focus in Ontario, Canada
Apr 2017 - Apr 2017
Apr 2017

124000 mi

C $500
Power steering died. This has been a horrible car, transmission and clutch have also been replaced. 
Ford Focus in California, United States
Mar 2012 - Aug 2016
Feb 2013

21200 mi
Bad sync module. Part wasn't in stock and took 2 days to arrive. Update: New one still malfunctioning. 
Apr 2013

24500 mi
Bad Sync module had to be rebooted. Second module having same issues after multiple resets, but I haven't had a chance to go in and get a new one. This part ford has now offered everyone a 5yr 100k warranty on. 
Aug 2014

63000 mi

US $120
reservoir is losing coolant, but no apparent leak knocking in front suspension battery failed, 63k miles, 28 months 
Apr 2015

75700 mi
leaking engine mount shuddering. ordered replacement clutch. not cooling. ordered new ac controller. 
Jun 2015

79000 mi

US $50
replaced engine mount since part arrived replaced AC controller 
Jul 2016

97000 mi
Install third clutch, flash TCM 
Aug 2016

97000 mi
California lemon repurchased by ford for transmission clutches. SYNC module never fixed. 
Ford Focus in Ohio, United States
Jun 2012 - Sep 2013
Feb 2013

10800 mi
Updated the SYNC system 

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2012 Ford Focus 4dr Hatch

160-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD

Ford Focus in Minnesota, United States
Nov 2013 - May 2021
Jun 2013

20000 mi
rear seat coming apart rattles in overhead consol rattle in rear bumper clunking when cold in rear hatch area - solved by routine maintenance of rear shock absorbers. 
Apr 2018

85000 mi

US $30
Fuel vapor canister/valve was clicking. Slightly audible from cabin. Replace house/canister assembly. 
Ford Focus in Ontario, Canada
Mar 2013 - Dec 2014
Sep 2013

25420 mi
Small leak in the rear window under heavy rainfall 
Ford Focus in Alabama, United States
May 2013 - May 2016
Nov 2014

29700 mi

US $848
Sync system operated erratically. A module was replaced. number pad on dash repaired. 
Ford Focus in Ontario, Canada
Nov 2011 - Sep 2017
Nov 2012

14260 mi
Speaker rattle in driver's side rear door. 
Mar 2015

47120 mi

C $2000
The electric power steering failed and a new steering rack assembly was required. 
Ford Focus in Missouri, United States
Jun 2011 - Sep 2011
Aug 2011

5600 mi
gas gauge does not read properly reads full for over 150 miles same as before Dealer didnt fix it, still broken 
Ford Focus in California, United States
Feb 2012 - Dec 2021
May 2012

5000 mi
USB Port stopped working, part ordered. 
Jun 2012

6000 mi
Repaired USB w/ ordered parts. 
Aug 2013

25300 mi
Strut Bearing Failure SYNC failing to see USB Device 
Mar 2014

28000 mi
strut failure, strut bearing failure, both were replaced 
Ford Focus in Rhode Island, United States
Oct 2011 - Dec 2013
Jan 2012

5000 mi
Car suddenly bucked and there was a significant loss of engine power, could not keep it at highway speed without high revving the engine. Took to dealer, the only thing they could find was that I had the wrong PCM software installed 
May 2012

14900 mi
Passenger Seat was rattling very loudly. Took to dealer who found that the retaining clips for the fabric had broke. Replaced under warranty Paint was flaking from driverside mirror, dealer offered to repainted free of charger 
Nov 2012

30700 mi
headliner began to rattle after...dealer reglued and stated that this has been an issue on sunroof models 
Apr 2013

41800 mi
rattle comming from passenger b pillar 
Ford Focus in New Hampshire, United States
Mar 2015 - Mar 2016
Feb 2016

38000 mi

US $50
Horn not working. Was covered under the extended warranty I purchased with a $50 deductible 
Ford Focus in Maryland, United States
Oct 2011 - Jun 2022
Dec 2014

13000 mi
Driver's side power window stopped working. 
Ford Focus in Michigan, United States
Nov 2011 - Oct 2020
Dec 2011

1000 mi
Drive side door trim needed adjusting as the door was 'sticky' when opening from inside. Repair took less than 5 minutes. 
Nov 2012

8100 mi
Blown fuse in car adapter. 
Jan 2013

9700 mi
Bluetooth connectivity with phone and GPS was completely lost. Phone and GPS sync together just fine but the car's bluetooth connectivity isn't recognized by either device. 
May 2013

13000 mi

US $1
12V socket for navigation plug in stopped working. Same problem as 6 months ago. I suspect again it's a blown fuse but haven't had a chance to look yet as I just noticed yesterday but am taking to dealer next week to find any potential bugs. 
Apr 2015

35300 mi

US $100
Oil leak into transmission requiring a replacement of parts and teardown and cleaning of the transmission. 
Jun 2016

45000 mi

US $450
Transmission would not easily shift into 1,3,or 5th gear. 
Dec 2017

60000 mi

US $500
Sway bar and control arm replacement. 
Ford Focus in Texas, United States
Sep 2011 - Dec 2016
Nov 2013

37100 mi

US $520
Leaking radiator replaced 
Jun 2014

42000 mi

US $185
Tire pressure sensor replaced 
Ford Focus in California, United States
Mar 2012 - Jul 2022
Oct 2017

26500 mi

US $885
A/C compressor replacement. 
Ford Focus in Idaho, United States
Sep 2017 - Mar 2018
Mar 2018

74202 mi

US $25
Replaced radiator overflow bottle and hose due to a crack in the bottle and the hose had rubbed against the serpentine belt causing a hole. 
Ford Focus in Illinois, United States
Oct 2011 - Aug 2012
Jan 2012 Emergency brake would not fully release after parking, leaving the brake light on. Bolts that hold the brake in place were loose. They were torqued down, fixing the problem. 
Ford Focus in Alberta, Canada
Sep 2011 - Mar 2013
Jan 2013

620 mi
Wheel bearing so bad, apparently the wheel was ready to fall off. 
Ford Focus in Florida, United States
Jan 2012 - Jul 2018
Aug 2013

20600 mi
Water leak through left side of hatchback door. 
Oct 2013

24500 mi
Continued water leaks through hatchback, fully sealed now. 
Feb 2015

41300 mi
o2 Sensor failed, covered under Ford's power train warranty. Would have been $250+$90 diagnostic+installation labor for apx. $450 if not covered under warranty. 
Mar 2016

58000 mi

US $980
Bushings dry rotted loud crunch on bumps, replace both lower control arms. Engine oil leak in two spots. 
Aug 2017

73750 mi

US $680
Oil pan gasket replaced due to significant leaking 

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2012 Ford Focus 4dr Hatch

143-horsepower Electric 1-speed automatic FWD

Ford Focus in North Carolina, United States
Jan 2013 - Mar 2016
Sep 2014

9000 mi
The charging port door fell off of the car while going down the highway and it had to be replaced by the dealer. This was more complicated than it should have been. Had to order port door and paint port door. 
Feb 2015

13700 mi
We are getting a yellow "wrench" light that indicates the vehicle needs to be taken to the dealer for service. The dealer can not find why the light is on and resets it. The light still comes on--but not all the time. 
Ford Focus in California, United States
Nov 2012 - Nov 2015
Jun 2013

10000 mi
This was a software update for the Ford Focus Electric. 
Sep 2013

13000 mi
Amber side lights were not wired. This was a recall fix. Small lights, hard to notice. I only learned of it through the My Ford Focus Electric forum first, then the recall notice. 
Nov 2013

16000 mi
Ignition Button needed software update. 

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2012 Ford Focus 4dr Hatch

123-horsepower 1.6L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD

Ford Focus in Ontario, Canada
Dec 2015 - Mar 2016
Mar 2016

62000 mi
Shift motor and programming, rear main seal 

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2012 Ford Focus 4-door

4-cylinder automatic 4WD

Ford Focus in North Carolina, United States
May 2013 - Jun 2013
Jun 2013

14000 mi
Rain leaks into rear passenger door inside door panel. carpet and interior is all day. Open the door to a deluge of water every time it rains. 

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2012 Ford Focus 4-door

4-cylinder automatic 2WD

Ford Focus in Saskatchewan, Canada
May 2012 - Jun 2022
Feb 2014

14880 mi
hole in boot of cv rod 
Sep 2015

24800 mi

C $140
auto had a noise when going over bumps - replaced front stabilizer links 
Sep 2021

52596 mi

C $855
Control arm bushings, wheel alignment 

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2011 Ford Focus 4dr Sedan

140-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

Ford Focus in Michigan, United States
Jun 2018 - Sep 2018
Jun 2018

122470 mi

US $130
Replaced Front Struts 

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2010 Ford Focus

Engine not specified

Ford Focus in Alberta, Canada
Dec 2013 - Mar 2016
Feb 2014

53320 mi

C $400
window and door lock not working 

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2010 Ford Focus 4dr Sedan

143-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD

Ford Focus in New Brunswick, Canada
Feb 2012 - Mar 2013
Aug 2012

32520 mi
Clutch pedal broke and was replaced with OEM part under warranty. 

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2010 Ford Focus 4dr Sedan

140-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD

Ford Focus in Wisconsin, United States
Jan 2013 - May 2013
Mar 2013

25000 mi
Throwout bearing on clutch makes noise when first started in the morning (especially when the outside temp is cold). Dealership claims there is NO noise. I hear it every morning. Taking back into Dealership. 
Apr 2013

25200 mi
Brought car in for oil leak - cam shaft seal. They had car for 10 days, called - they blew engine after they assembled it incorrectly & timing was off. Dealer had to replace engine. A/C - Heat system stopped functioning when I brought it in for oil leak. They had to order parts to replace actuator and actuator door. 
May 2013

26200 mi
Car was having more issues after new engine install: Will not shift into 1st, clutch is skipping, and still hearing water rushing behind dash. Car is jinxed, told dealer I would not ever drive again. Traded this car in for new car! 
Ford Focus in Texas, United States
Mar 2011 - Jun 2022
Feb 2014

34400 mi

US $100
Sun visor on driver's side broke off. 
Nov 2014

42400 mi

US $300
Noisy belt tensioner pulley. 
Sep 2021

87000 mi

US $50
Replaced windshield washer. 
Ford Focus in Maryland, United States
Mar 2011 - Aug 2016
Sep 2012

30000 mi
Check Engine Light, code showed an EVAP system error. Re-seated gas gap, reset code, error has not returned. 
Jun 2015

61000 mi

US $547
Clutch shaft broke, requiring replacement of entire clutch pedal assembly. 
Aug 2016

77000 mi
AC blowing lukewarm air. Recharge required. Not completed, as car was traded in. 
Ford Focus in Illinois, United States
Mar 2010 - Apr 2014
Dec 2010

5000 mi
ABS sensor failed, caused ABS to kick in on dry pavement. Fixed on 1st attempt. 
Ford Focus in Ontario, Canada
Mar 2011 - Jul 2017
May 2016

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. 
Oct 2016

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. 
May 2017

125920 mi
Finally fixed at a dealer. Wheel bearing had been installed backwards. 

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2010 Ford Focus 4dr Sedan

140-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

Ford Focus in Alberta, Canada
Sep 2011 - Dec 2011
Dec 2011

29760 mi
The vehicle had a front end problem which was covered under warranty, I took it to the dealer for repairs and sold it to a salesman at the dealership. 
Ford Focus in Texas, United States
Apr 2011 - Feb 2016
Jun 2013

36000 mi

US $130
Would not start 
Apr 2014

43300 mi

US $70
Tire pressure sensor 
Dec 2014

48000 mi
Engine slow to warm up 
Jan 2015

40700 mi

US $200
Tire pressure sensors again 
May 2015

54000 mi
Cannot get tire pressure sensor to operate 
Feb 2016

74000 mi

US $350
P/S pump went out Front pads replaced 
Ford Focus in Alberta, Canada
Jul 2011 - Mar 2012
Dec 2011

12400 mi
Belt required changing 
Ford Focus in Minnesota, United States
Jan 2012 - Jun 2013
Jun 2012

38000 mi
Three out of four body plugs on car broken. Dealer fixed for free Horn was drastically quieter than it should be. Was replaced for free by dealer 
Ford Focus in Rhode Island, United States
Apr 2012 - Jul 2019
Nov 2014

59000 mi

US $100
I replaced the factory installed battery in the car. 
Ford Focus in Rhode Island, United States
Apr 2012 - Nov 2014
Apr 2012

35000 mi
Rough idle when engine warmed up; dealer unable to reproduce but PCM re-flashed with update and problem solved Front windows squeaking when opening first couple of inches. 
Jul 2013

49000 mi

US $190
Wrench warning light appeared; car stumbled and lacked usual throttle response. No codes found but I had them clean the throttle body anyway and problem has not reappeared yet. This was the second, more severe occurrence of the problem. 
Aug 2013

50200 mi

US $350
Wrench warning light appeared again; replaced throttle body (includes throttle position sensor). 
Ford Focus in New Brunswick, Canada
Mar 2010 - Jun 2011
Jun 2010

294 mi
after driving the car for 2 trips to town and back it was noted several paint chips in bottom edge of trunk lid with clear coat painted over them. Dealer repainted  Shimmy and rt side pull while driving. All 4 tyres rebalanced and alignment done. Car was brand new - driven less than 100 kms or 60 miles from delivery. 
Jul 2010

1364 mi
road tested/shakes in front end continue. Removed all 4 tires - reballanced. Moved front to rear and rear to front. Still there but on back side now. Tire ordered by dealer 
Aug 2010

1860 mi
replaced tire under warranty. unable to balance - broken belt possible. 
Jan 2011

7178 mi
Dealer checked for vib. Blamed tires and rims AGAIN. Told to Road Force balance. Took to 2nd Ford dealer down the same St. They replaced passngr axle. Vibration still Xists. Tranny or CV bearing? 1st dealer stil blams now new tires & rims 
Feb 2011

8060 mi
car went back to selling dealership My new Michelins with 3000 kms on them are still being blamed for excessive vibration. Ford rims cleared as to the cause despite road force balance being spot on. Almost time for a new car. Toyota/Kia? 
Mar 2011

8160 mi
tested for vibration AGAIN still blaming tires and rims. original tire worn off heavy outside to lite inside in 8079kms. Dealer accused sec. dealer of not RF balancing tires & was axle necessary? Vibration remains  
Apr 2011

8928 mi
Back to Riverview Ford Fredericton again. 11 months now with same problem. dealer replaced tire, again, fixed alignment AGAIN. New car manager noted 2nd vibration in gas pedal - blames road surface. test 2 other focus's no vibrations. vibration still there. Winter Michelin X ice with 4000kms blamed. Original tires back on car (one worn) stated to service mngr several times but he still didn't see it. Stated car never aligned (checked done 510kms) live with vibration! 
Jun 2011

8928 mi
Took car back to dealership, left it there for a week due to vibration and grit in acceleration AGAIN. Walked away fromthe vehicle withthe assistacne of Ford of Canada. 
Ford Focus in Michigan, United States
Mar 2011 - Mar 2014
May 2012

34300 mi
Shock for holding trunk open broke off 
Ford Focus in Kansas, United States
Apr 2012 - Oct 2012
Jun 2012

41000 mi
Dirty throttle body was causing rough idle. Cleaning it fixed the problem. 
Ford Focus in New York, United States
Mar 2011 - Jan 2022
Jan 2014

27500 mi
Passenger side motor mount (engine mount insulator) sacked out, causing engine vibrations. Covered under 5yr/60k powertrain warranty at no cost. Smoothness restored to like new with the replaced part. 
Apr 2014

45000 mi
Rear defroster elements separated from window, several hanging down from window like tinsel. Never physically touched; the adhesive seems to have let go or something. Did not fix, surprised factory defroster was just a stick on not embedded. 
Mar 2018

62000 mi

US $25
Right side sway bar end link joint developed play and was lightly clunking when suspension travel loaded and unloaded the joint. OEM part is prone to this premature wear, supposedly uses nylon in the socket joint that wears, and no lubrication is possible on this sealed joint. Bought a Moog replacement part which is all metal and has provisions for grease fittings to lube for maintenance. $25 replacement part is easy to install. If the left side goes, will do the same, and don't expect to need to do it ever again. 
Nov 2018

66400 mi
P1289 engine code came up for the first time in the 9 years of ownership immediately after taking it in for the annual state inspection. Figured it had to have been something done during the inspection, but couldn't see any possible causes for this. The code indicates a cylinder head temperature out of range reading. It is intermittent, going away after a few seconds, and I can clear it with an onboard scan tool. May take several days to weeks before it pops up again, and the temperature gauge is seen to read full cold until it recovers after a few seconds back to the normal midrange operating temperature. So far nothing needed except a reset of the pending code indication; monitoring until it becomes persistent and stays on long enough to look at. 
Ford Focus in Minnesota, United States
Mar 2011 - Sep 2013
Apr 2011

16000 mi
Paint was gone, down to the metal at bottom of pass. side rear door and bottom below it. 
Ford Focus in North Carolina, United States
Mar 2011 - Nov 2011
Apr 2011

25000 mi
car has bad vibration at 45 - 60 mph - dealer says tires - they have been balanced 3 times. Took to Tire store, they balanced, said didn't need new ones, suspension?Affects Sync also 
Nov 2011

45000 mi
replaced left motor mount  replaced Left CV Joint; have sold car - would not hold up till paid off. 
Ford Focus in Utah, United States
Apr 2011 - Apr 2013
Jun 2011

33000 mi

US $80
rear tires badly cupped. Factory replaced back struts. I replaced cupped rear tires 
Ford Focus in New Hampshire, United States
Mar 2011 - Jun 2018
Jun 2012

35000 mi
Rear suspension making noise. Cause was a defective leaking shock. One shock replaced under warranty. 
Apr 2013

52700 mi
Emergency brake cable rattling beneath passenger side door. 
Oct 2013

62000 mi
Engine surging at idle and low speed. 
Jun 2016

106000 mi

US $50
Sway bar links were loose and were replaced 
Dec 2016

109000 mi
Sway bar bushing nuts were loose and making a rattling noise on the road. The shop tightened two bolts and the noise was gone. 
Apr 2018

133000 mi

US $350
Thermostat failing - car would not reach operating temp. Engine warning light illuminated 
Jun 2018

139000 mi

US $100
Sway bar bushing replacement 
Ford Focus in Ontario, Canada
Sep 2011 - Sep 2012
Oct 2011

52700 mi
wheel cylinder leaking was silent recall 
Apr 2012

52700 mi
throttle body ass for erratic idle 
Ford Focus in Wisconsin, United States
Mar 2010 - Nov 2012
Jul 2010

18000 mi
Upper Transmission Mount replacement 
Ford Focus in Michigan, United States
Mar 2010 - Dec 2013
Feb 2010

30 mi
Backup lights were blinking erratically with car in Drive. Essentially entire computer brain of car had to be replaced. 
Ford Focus in Michigan, United States
Apr 2016 - Jun 2017
Apr 2016

116000 mi

US $30
Passenger front tire pressure monitor sensor needed to be replaced. 
Aug 2016

124000 mi
Replaced 2 more tire pressure monitor sensors. 
Jan 2017 Had to replace passenger side windshield washer spray nozzle. 
Ford Focus in Ohio, United States
Oct 2015 - Jun 2022
May 2016

43400 mi

US $804
Car would not start with key. only with remote start unit. Reprogram computer, replaced ignition switch and ignition housing. 
Nov 2017

58000 mi

US $45
Normal wear. replaced both front stabilizer bars. 
May 2018

61000 mi

US $100
Front brake pads and rotors worn. 
Ford Focus in Texas, United States
Apr 2016 - Jun 2018
May 2016

148000 mi

US $1800
Had to have AC replaced. 
Apr 2017

162000 mi

US $238
Power steering was going out. Heavy noise when steering. 
Jun 2017

166000 mi

US $300
Had to have power steering replaced for a second time in less than six months. 
Sep 2017

173000 mi

US $243
Leak in power steering line. 
Mar 2018

187000 mi

US $453
Continued sound turning wheel. They had to replace the steering fluid reservoir. 
Ford Focus in Minnesota, United States
Jan 2012 - Jun 2017
May 2017

73000 mi

US $1200
air compressor needed to be replaced. 
Ford Focus in Pennsylvania, United States
May 2012 - May 2013
Feb 2013

56300 mi

US $200
Rear Shocks needed to be replaced at 55k miles. 
Ford Focus in Iowa, United States
May 2016 - Jun 2022
Jul 2019

67000 mi

US $1350
Evaporator leak. Remove and replace evaporator. Required the removal of the dash board. 
Ford Focus in Wisconsin, United States
Oct 2017 - Apr 2019
Jan 2018

112000 mi

US $700
Engine mounts needed replacing. Lights on gear indicator and steering wheel did not light. 
Apr 2018

113000 mi

US $1175
replace hose from AC compressor and recharge replace fuel gasket. It had started to fail. I was told I could watch it or could replace now. 
Ford Focus in Nova Scotia, Canada
Oct 2013 - Jun 2022
Apr 2016

61580 mi

C $188
front sway bar link kits 
Apr 2017

70680 mi

C $350
pads replaced on front 
Jun 2018

76260 mi

C $48
auto adjusment for rear brakes no longer works so have to take car in every six months for manual adjustment otherwise front brakes wear out faster 
Ford Focus in Saskatchewan, Canada
Apr 2017 - Jul 2022
Dec 2017

54560 mi

C $250
Engine mount replacement 
Jul 2022

80600 mi

C $100
Rocker panel rust. Systemic and irreversible. 
Ford Focus in Massachusetts, United States
Jun 2013 - Aug 2017
Jan 2014

66200 mi

US $180
Reported vibration and squeaking sound when cold. Dealer replaced motor mount and belt and tensioner, all covered under powertrain warranty. Dealer also added shield to prevent damage to new mount, paid for this repair. 
Mar 2014

52000 mi

US $125
Replaced battery 
Mar 2017

80473 mi

US $278
Replaced right front strut 
Ford Focus in Kansas, United States
Dec 2012 - Mar 2018
Oct 2013

61300 mi

US $530
Like millions of other Ford vehicles, this Focus needed a new throttle body. 
Aug 2017

138000 mi

US $120
Replaced stabilizer bar parts. 
Dec 2017

148000 mi

US $400
Needed a new starting mechanism 
Ford Focus in Indiana, United States
Oct 2012 - Jun 2017
Dec 2012

59000 mi
noisy front end 
Jan 2013

66200 mi
during cold weather it had an annoying squeak coming from the rearend when going over bumps or rough pavement. turns out it was a dryed out gromet that the parking brake cable goes though.. lubed it up squeak gone. 
Ford Focus in Texas, United States
Jan 2013 - Oct 2020
Mar 2015

21000 mi
electrical relay/connector 
Ford Focus in Wisconsin, United States
Jul 2012 - Feb 2017
Oct 2016

45500 mi

US $230
replaced both front half shafts, one was defective but it was hard to tell which one. so as long as we were at it.....and winter was coming! 
Ford Focus in New York, United States
Dec 2013 - Jun 2018
Dec 2015

69000 mi

US $600
linkage 
Nov 2017

103000 mi

US $400
Thermostat replacement power steering reservoir replacement 
Apr 2018

110000 mi

US $150
Steering linkage 
Ford Focus in Alabama, United States
Jul 2014 - Aug 2018
May 2015

106000 mi

US $120
AC stopped cooling. Dealer shop tested and recharged system. They said coolant had leaked out of the system, but they could not detect a leak source when then tested it. Edit: A week later it stopped cooling again. Then the shop said the A/C condenser was leaking, and to repair it would cost over $1500.00. 
Ford Focus in Nebraska, United States
Feb 2013 - Oct 2014
Oct 2014

74000 mi
Transmission began to slip 

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2010 Ford Focus 2dr Coupe

143-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD

Ford Focus in Quebec, Canada
Mar 2011 - Apr 2015
Oct 2012

21800 mi
Clutch pedal wont return up enough Paint chip on the rear wheel well, TSB 09-17-5 
Nov 2012

22100 mi
Clutch pedal too low 
Aug 2014

24800 mi
Oil leak, change oil cover gasket 

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2010 Ford Focus 2dr Coupe

140-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD

Ford Focus in Kansas, United States
May 2015 - Jun 2018
Jun 2015

125000 mi
Door latches unusable from outside of car, door locks no longer work, dust according to Ford Service is a problem, no preventitive except walk to work/house. Total parts each door is $160 Latch and probably door lever part for $60 + labor I was told Dust was the issue, attempts to blow out and lube mechanism failed to make door handles work. Crappy job, cramped area hard to even see to swap parts (not cheap parts). Inside door latch works, so I put a string out to open door called Larger dealer, about issue, no known fix/prevent, no changes in parts they ship on repairs is known. exists TSB, door latch and dust problem. 
Oct 2017

200000 mi

US $60
At 200k, I noticed brakes were squealing, on the front. Ordered rotor & pad kit from Amazon (prime so free shipping) the parts total was about $60 which was half of local parts stores. Took less than 1 hour, took 35-40 minutes on first wheel, then took less than 10 on the other wheel once I knew the procedure. 

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2009 Ford Focus

Engine not specified

Ford Focus in Iowa, United States
Jul 2011 - Sep 2012
Feb 2012

40000 mi

US $156
Sway bar plastic junk ,replaced 
Ford Focus in Georgia, United States
Jul 2016 - Aug 2016
Aug 2016

214000 mi

US $35
Valve Gasket blown. Oil leak filled spark plug hole. 

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2009 Ford Focus 4dr Sedan

140-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD

Ford Focus in North Carolina, United States
Sep 2009 - Jul 2012
Sep 2011

60000 mi

US $140
Clutch return spring failed. Took one day to get new spring. Quick install after that. 
Ford Focus in California, United States
Feb 2010 - Jun 2011
Mar 2010

43000 mi
Diode for Cooling Fan Relay Burnt up at 38,000 miles. Warranty was for 36,000 and Ford would not cover it. 
Sep 2010

63000 mi

US $300
Clutch Slave Cylinder 
Ford Focus in Ontario, Canada
Feb 2011 - Aug 2012
Mar 2011

15500 mi
Parking brake Rattling 
Ford Focus in California, United States
Jun 2012 - May 2013
Nov 2012

37800 mi
My car is a manual transmission and the clutch has been worn out since 35,000 miles 
Feb 2013

49800 mi

US $436
One morning when I started my car, there was a creak coming from the dashboard, there is a very from strong smell coming from the air conditioner, and there is a vibration coming from the speaker. This car is falling apart after 49000 miles. 
May 2013

54000 mi

US $34
Replaced Speaker that Making Vibration. Annoyed the heck out of me 
Ford Focus in Michigan, United States
Apr 2009 - Nov 2016
Jan 2011

18000 mi
Manual transmission. Was difficult to get into first gear or reverse. Master cylinder and clutch return spring replaced. 
Jun 2011

26000 mi
Rear window defroster not working. Broken wire behind dash. 
Nov 2012

65000 mi
Drivers side front wheel bearing bad. Covered under extended warranty. 
Mar 2014

110000 mi

US $230
Sway bar ends broken. 
Sep 2015

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. 
Ford Focus in Indiana, United States
Apr 2009 - Apr 2010
Sep 2009

9000 mi
Car takes on damage from road debris on doors and dogleg. Paint strips away over time. A glaring oversight in windtunnel testing. Clear Bra material applied by Ford to prevent damage. 
Feb 2010

12000 mi
Drivers seat fabric separating from pad. Ordered new pad. Ignition switch stiff and hesitant to return. Asked for TSB for repair...said car does not fall under TSB but will fix anyway..ordered part. Fuel injectors ticking loudly. Ordered fuel rail insulator to quiet them down. New seat fabric replaced on bottom cushion. Was told that fabric will "tighten up" when outside temps stay above freezing. Will keep you posted on this one. Ignition switch replaced. There was a TSB out on it but dealer claimed my car was not included in the TSB. They did verify the concern however and replaced it anyway. Ticking injectors "fixed" by putting foam insulator on fuel rail. Much quieter now. So far, I'm impressed with Fords quick resolution of problems..not so impressed however with how many there are on such a basic, 10 year old platform. 
Apr 2010

14000 mi
Belt tensioner failure. Glazing belt. Ordered part. Belt tensioner and belt replaced. Just too many problems with this car with 17,000 miles on it. Does not inspire confidence. Selling car. 
Ford Focus in Missouri, United States
Jan 2011 - Sep 2022
Feb 2011

22000 mi
Clutch pedal return spring broke and was replaced. 
Jul 2014

58300 mi

US $180
Horizontal stabilizers replaced on both sides. 
Nov 2014

60000 mi

US $1000
Power steering pump lost fluid and was burnt out. Replaced pump and power steering gear. 
Jan 2015

53500 mi

US $300
Replaced worn engine mount. 
Ford Focus in Florida, United States
Apr 2009 - Apr 2020
Nov 2010

29000 mi
Interior fan speed 3 not working correctly. Part orders and installed Blend door moan. Replaced actuator. Dealer got(or order) wrong part from supplier twice Both headlights had spider cracks. Replaced. 
May 2011

33700 mi
Clutch pedal return spring broke. Replaced spring. Had to keep car overnight to get parts. Repair took less them 2 hours once part arrived. 
Mar 2013

55000 mi
Accessory belt tensioner making noise 
Aug 2013

57700 mi

US $102
Windshield washer resevoir leaking. Replaced. 
Oct 2014

67200 mi

US $100
Driver side door latch close indication not working. Door open chime and visual indication on constantly 
Ford Focus in Alabama, United States
May 2018 - Aug 2021
Jun 2018

115000 mi

US $105
Bad vibration while idling. Replaced dogbone transmission mount with an aftermarket with polyurethane bushings. Hydraulic passenger side motor mount bad. Car still vibrating. 
Ford Focus in Washington, United States
Jun 2009 - Jul 2013
Jul 2009

3000 mi
Multiple thin areas, corrosion spots, and dust/hair in paint. Complete repaint. Rear passenger door hung too high. 
Jun 2011

37000 mi
Emergency brake cable squeaking as vehicle encountered bumps; known problem area with a TSB fix that had been requested twice earlier but never performed. Noisy injectors on start-up, a known minor problem; solved per a TSB part addition to the fuel rail that had been previously requested but not installed. Shop had previously knocked front sway bar out of position in bushings, leading to clunking at right front. Sway bar relocated in bushings, resolving problem. 
Apr 2012

53000 mi

US $50
Replaced end links for the second time since new. Factory item has plastic joint components that failed twice. I paid to have new Moog end-links with grease fittings installed, and hope these solve the rapid wear problem I've experienced. 

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2009 Ford Focus 4dr Sedan

140-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

Ford Focus in Montana, United States
Jul 2009 - Sep 2012
Jun 2010

10000 mi
During rain storms the drivers side front and rear floors got very wet, but they could not replicate it in the shop. 
Aug 2010

15000 mi
Still leaking water during rainstorms. They said it is the front windshield leaking, but does not explain how it is getting to the back floorboards. We will see if this corrects the problem this time. They had to replace the windshield. The windshield shop put in their own brand, and Ford made them replace it with a CarLite windshield so that it maintains its warranty. 
Ford Focus in Kansas, United States
May 2010 - Aug 2010
Jul 2010

14000 mi
There was a squeak in the rear of the car that was noticeable when going over large bumps. There was a TSB for a squeaky brake cable. The TSB called for a sleeve to be put over the cable in the problem area. This fixed the issue. 
Ford Focus in North Carolina, United States
Jun 2009 - Mar 2017
Aug 2010

24300 mi
Piece of trim near rear passenger warped and was replaced. Front passenger door sometimes needs two pulls to open. 
Sep 2010

25000 mi
Dealer replaced latch mechanism inside of door 
Feb 2013

88000 mi

US $50
Replaced sway bar end links 
Sep 2013

103000 mi

US $500
rear shocks & passenger lower control arm 
Nov 2013

105000 mi

US $250
front struts and connecting links 
Jul 2014

123300 mi

US $300
issue with passenger cv joint 
Ford Focus in New Jersey, United States
Apr 2018 - Jul 2018
Jul 2018

163000 mi

US $50
Hot air from vents, Freon low and recharged. Still not cool enough on drivers side. Will need to investigate further 
Ford Focus in Minnesota, United States
Nov 2016 - Jul 2018
Oct 2017

34000 mi

US $260
Brake pads thoroughly glazed, rotors grooved. One rotor cracked. Rotors and pads replaced. Front brake system fluid flushed. 
Apr 2018

41000 mi

US $125
P0122 obd code. Throttle position sensor checked. Wiring harness inspected for shorts, abrasion, bad connectors. No errors found. 
Ford Focus in California, United States
Jul 2016 - Mar 2019
Jun 2018

180000 mi

US $150
Started having difficulty starting car, turn the key and all the lights would come on and everything but the engine didn't even try to turn over. everything tested ok, online research indicated a history of problems with the ignition housing in 09 fords. purchased housing online nad replaced. 
Ford Focus in New York, United States
Jul 2021 - Jul 2022
Jul 2022

121000 mi

US $30
Thermostat stuck open. Car running too cool--generated p0128 code. Replaced thermostat and fixed issue 
Ford Focus in Washington, United States
May 2014 - Mar 2018
Jun 2014

53000 mi

US $91
passenger side motor mount replaced due to excessive vibration in the cabin. felt like rough idle. 
Jul 2014

53300 mi

US $50
Valve cover gasket leaking oil into #3 cylinder spark plug well. Replaced valve cover gasket and spark plugs. Fixed the problem. 
Aug 2014

53000 mi

US $40
removed and replaced both front sway bar end links. bad design, early failures. replaced with ford redesigned beefier links. 
Nov 2014

55000 mi

US $85
Water pump was leaking coolant from the weep hole, not overheating just leaking. Removed and replaced water pump $50 on Ebay for Motorcraft Oem pump. Borrowed serpentine belt tool from Autozone, worked great. 
Aug 2015

58000 mi

US $1
parking brake cables just fwd/ rear tires were causing squeaks and creaks emanating from the rear doors. greasing the eyelet that the cables are threaded through on each side completely stopped any squeaks or creaks which were getting worse 
Ford Focus in Michigan, United States
Mar 2013 - Mar 2015
Sep 2014

78000 mi

US $498
shock absorbers and struts 
Ford Focus in Iowa, United States
Sep 2011 - Mar 2015
Oct 2011

60000 mi

US $200
Rack and pinion was loose making loud clanking sound and knocking, replaced sway bar links and rack and pinion after Firestone diagnosed problem. Firestone sold me tires that were too large 1 year prior which caused abnormal tire wear. 
Mar 2013

83000 mi
Engine shaking required new engine mounts paid for by warranty 
Ford Focus in Newfoundland / Lab., Canada
Aug 2011 - Oct 2017
Mar 2014

48980 mi
pcm reflash to correct loss of throttle response upper engine mount replaced 
May 2014

49880 mi

C $500
Throttle body replaced to repair on going issue of loss of throttle response and engine going into limp mode 
Aug 2017

72540 mi

C $260
replaced leaking flex pipe on exhaust system 
Ford Focus in Ontario, Canada
Feb 2013 - Oct 2014
Mar 2013

60760 mi

C $700
Car has been idling rough had computer replaced which did not solve problem. Ignition Coils replaced now, verdict still out. Window seals are defective Light housing has moisture in it causing light to burn out 
Oct 2013

79120 mi

C $150
Lug nuts apparently rusted and cracked 
Ford Focus in Michigan, United States
Feb 2011 - May 2013
Jun 2012

47000 mi

US $10
squeak from parking brake cable rubbing on body grommet 
Ford Focus in New Jersey, United States
Aug 2009 - Nov 2011
Oct 2011

67000 mi

US $45
inner tie-rod 

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2009 Ford Focus 2dr Coupe

143-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD

Ford Focus in Kentucky, United States
Jun 2009 - Dec 2010
Oct 2009

5000 mi
Resonance problems in the exhaust that cannot be fixed. I'm very annoyed and not sure how I will proceed.  
Feb 2010

9200 mi
Hopeless. Problems are mounting with this car and Ford has no intention of fixing any of it. I'm selling it and am done with Ford after driving only Fords for 16 years. There is an accessory noise that sounds like a clunking coffee can rolling around. Dealer says there's no fix of course. Something in the door is swinging around loose and knocking against the inside of the door and the door itself. Dealer of course refuses to fix. Clutch position sensor switch has malfunctioned causing the idle to hang even with the clutch in. Switch squeaked since new, then started popping and the idle started hanging. Dealer doesn't have a clue what they're doing and replaced the spring. 
Dec 2010

19000 mi
Various noises previously reported still present when car sold. 
Ford Focus in Missouri, United States
May 2009 - Jun 2022
Jun 2011

61000 mi
Tire cupping on LR required new upper links and camber kit on left side. 
Feb 2018

208000 mi

US $650
Replaced front rotors (instead or turning??? over charged $$$ by Dave Littleton in Smithville).  Replaced one headlight bulb, and a Fog light lens and bulb. Used to be a DIY, but now you have to take the grill off. Thanks Ford :( 
Ford Focus in New Mexico, United States
Feb 2013 - Dec 2017
Jul 2013

22000 mi
Clunk when going over bumps. Heat shield on fire wall was loose. Dealer tightened the mounts and no more issues. 
Oct 2016

35200 mi

US $45
My Radio/info Display crapped out. It flickered, all the readout made strange shapes then it quit. Radio works fine still. Replaced display. 
Dec 2017

40000 mi

US $60
Driver side rear wheel bearing was replaced. 
Ford Focus in Minnesota, United States
Apr 2011 - Dec 2018
Jan 2017

105500 mi

US $40
Exterior driver's door handle failed to open door. Required replacement of "door handle reinforcement" beneath door panel. 
Ford Focus in California, United States
Jan 2010 - Jun 2022
Feb 2010

19000 mi
Check engine light on 
Sep 2010

22000 mi
Sync module was replaced 

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2009 Ford Focus 2dr Coupe

140-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

Ford Focus in Manitoba, Canada
Jan 2010 - Jan 2014
Apr 2010

34720 mi
Passenger-side door difficult to open from the inside, won't unlock from the outside using remote doors. 
Dec 2013

96100 mi
Exterior door handle became uncoupled from door latch, so the car door couldn't be opened from the outside. This 'repair' was just a diagnosis. I'll need to get parts to repair. 
Ford Focus in Michigan, United States
May 2013 - Jun 2013
Jun 2013

71000 mi

US $200
Very rough idle. There was no fix, Ford is working on a fix now. 
Ford Focus in Maine, United States
Jun 2017 - Sep 2017
Jul 2017

46180 mi

US $145
Replace front end links Windshield wiper motor. 
Ford Focus in Texas, United States
Dec 2012 - Dec 2013
Dec 2012

29000 mi

US $400
battery failed. Spewed acid from positive terminal. Destroyed positive cable. Had battery & cable replaced. 

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2008 Ford Focus

Engine not specified

Ford Focus in Delaware, United States
Jun 2008 - Oct 2009
Dec 2008

9000 mi
Front suspension noise. Replaced swaybar bushings. 

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2008 Ford Focus 4dr Sedan

140-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD

Ford Focus in New Hampshire, United States
Jun 2011 - Jun 2018
Dec 2011

23000 mi

US $240
Front passenger door lock actuator needed to be replaced. Was preventing door from locking or unlocking. 
Jul 2013

38200 mi

US $52
Heard banging noise when going over bumps, replaced sway bars, noise went away 
Mar 2014

44000 mi
Horn wiring had come loose. Tightened to restore functionality. 
Aug 2014

48000 mi
Fan blower solder connection came lose causing fan to only work on high. Re-soldered the connection and fan continues as normal. Cost: $1 
Nov 2014

49000 mi

US $90
Blower motor resistor had blown. Blower motor began making a grinding noise as if it had a bad bearing. Replaced resistor and blower motor. 
Oct 2015

56700 mi
Brake line was squeeking again during bumps. Added grease again 
Oct 2016

68200 mi

US $45
Sway bar loose after replacement of front struts creating a thumping sound while driving. Replaced with new links. Greased links to reduce noise. 
Ford Focus in Illinois, United States
May 2008 - Dec 2010
Jan 2009

14000 mi
Clutch pedal squeak. Lubricated by dealer as indicated by TSB. Quick fix and nice dealer. 
Jul 2009

22000 mi
window seal coming off, replaced by dealer at no cost per warranty. 
Ford Focus in Alaska, United States
May 2008 - Aug 2012
Dec 2009

20000 mi
Block heater failed and replaced. Supposedly Ford is having to replace several of these, may be a design deficiency. 
Nov 2010

34000 mi
Front torsion bar assembly clips wore out. Replaced. Torsion bar was thumping and the car was very difficult to control. Ignition switch was sticking in the start position after starting the engine. Ford replaced the ignition switch assembly. 
Jan 2011 Blower Motor for heater, defroster, A/C failed. Blower motor replaced by Ford 
Ford Focus in California, United States
Sep 2014 - Oct 2014
Oct 2014

138000 mi

US $400
Broken CV axle had to be replaced. 
Ford Focus in Illinois, United States
Mar 2011 - Mar 2011
Mar 2011

41000 mi
metal in oil last time it was changed, so traded car 
Ford Focus in Wisconsin, United States
May 2008 - Sep 2014
Jul 2008

2000 mi
At 2100 miles the check engine light came on. it was determined that there was a fault in the fuel level circuit a new fuel level sensor was installed at the dealer in 1 hour 
Mar 2009

6100 mi
At 6100 miles the gas tank fell out of my Focus on the freeway. I think this problem might be related to the gas level sensor I had replaced earlier perhaps they left a bolt or two out of the repair job! This was disturbing to say the least! 
Mar 2010

13000 mi
Dealer didn't properly secure gas tank during earlier repair. Gas tank fell out while driving, heard it dragging and pulled over before any major damage occurred. 

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2008 Ford Focus 4dr Sedan

140-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

Ford Focus in Massachusetts, United States
Apr 2010 - Jun 2011
May 2010

38500 mi
End links. end links 
Ford Focus in Michigan, United States
Sep 2010 - Jun 2011
Nov 2010

38000 mi

US $150
Sway bar links not broken, but severley damaged. Sway bar links replaced on both sides in rear of car. 
Ford Focus in Iowa, United States
Oct 2010 - Dec 2011
Nov 2010

28000 mi
engine vibrates and idles rough a tsp computer adjust was done but did not hide the problem, I think it is much bigger problem with motor, computer or electronic,and motor mounts are all very possible no codes so hard to fix by shop 
Dec 2011

40000 mi

US $700
Struts front bad 
Ford Focus in Pennsylvania, United States
Feb 2010 - Jan 2012
Mar 2010

13000 mi
Rattles. 
Ford Focus in Kentucky, United States
Aug 2008 - Jun 2015
Sep 2008

4000 mi
Vehicle trans. at 44 mph was shifting in and out of OD rapidly-it gave the same feeling as a bad engine miss. Was told that it was "normal operation" per existing Ford standards for this vehicle at this time. Told to contact Ford CS to perhaps start SPR.  Transmission shifting in and out of OD at 44 mph No SPR or recall-contacted Parts and Service 
Jun 2009

15000 mi
At approx. 13.2K miles the Focus developed a whine/hum at 46, 48 to 50, 56, and 60 to 62 mph. I've had tire noise for over 13K miles, so I knew the new noise was not tires. Also, when flooring the car from take-off, the 1-2 shift has a 1 sec. hesitation  
Jan 2011

33000 mi
While driving, a slight rattling noise was coming from the right front wheel area. Right front axle half-shaft was replaced. Passenger side carpet would pull out from under door sill trim piece. SPR was done. Carpet clips were installed. Car was shaking at idle-idle rpm too low. car was lugging on slight hills-OD kick-in speed set too low. Two ECU upgrades were done. 
Feb 2011

34000 mi
Brakes still making noise since previous trip. Told that front brake pads should have been replaced but Ford wouldn't approve. Front end noise was different than before. Told that tires were cupped and bad and needed replaced. 
Ford Focus in Michigan, United States
Apr 2008 - May 2011
Apr 2009

15000 mi
Dealer fixed intermittent headliner rattle just above the driver's head and a rattle in the instrument cluster. 
May 2009

16000 mi

US $250
Moonroof shattered while driving down the road and needed replacement. 
Ford Focus in New York, United States
May 2008 - Oct 2015
Sep 2010

38000 mi

US $220
Bearing in belt tensioner went. Tensioner was replaced. 
Ford Focus in Ontario, Canada
Jan 2009 - Oct 2019
Feb 2009

13640 mi
Weather stripping on the front and rear passenger-side doors was pushed up into the frame by the window. They were pulled out and put back into place for now, with replacement weather stripping on order to be installed next week.  
Dec 2009

21080 mi
Chrome cladding (standard on SES) separated from the main driver door handle. Entire door handle had to replaced due to location of the break. 
Apr 2011

31000 mi
Window rubber seal on driver door engine sensor assembly leaking oil 
Jun 2016

65100 mi

C $100
Rear driver side door actuator not working. Was Replaced. 
Sep 2016

67580 mi

C $250
Front driver door latch actuator motor stopped working. Had to replace entire latch mechanism 
Ford Focus in Queensland, Australia
Jan 2009 - Sep 2010
Sep 2009

9920 mi

A $220
When stopping, car would jerk/shunt as auto transmission changed from 2nd to 1st gear 
Oct 2009

10120 mi

A $220
Shunting problem between 2nd & 1st gear (auto) when coming to a stop 
Ford Focus in Quebec, Canada
Feb 2011 - Apr 2015
Oct 2012

40500 mi
Belt and bander (belt tensioner) Fan speed control 
Nov 2012

41200 mi
Fan speed control repaired. They received the piece. 
Ford Focus in Texas, United States
Oct 2009 - Sep 2014
Sep 2010

29000 mi
Periodic thumping/thudding noise from undecarriage. Cause - bad wheel bearing. Replaced under warranty, free parts and labor. Excellent job by Gabriel Ford, Livingston TX. 
Nov 2010

31000 mi
thumping/thudding/squeeking noise from front end. Tightened loose bolt on strut; lubed chassis. 
Feb 2011

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. 
Mar 2012

53000 mi

US $1395
AC system not producing conditioned cooled air. Busted evaporator core. Fix - replaced evaporator core. 
Oct 2012

65500 mi

US $200
Front turn signals inop. Replaced "smart" junction box. 
Ford Focus in California, United States
Feb 2009 - Mar 2015
Apr 2009

13000 mi

US $900
2nd gear failed in automatic transmission, transmission was replaced with new one by dealer under warranty. 
Sep 2014

74000 mi
Fan speed switch failed 
Ford Focus in Pennsylvania, United States
Mar 2010 - Jun 2011
Apr 2010

48000 mi

US $40
vehicle was found to have three worn or broken sway bar links and both rear shocks are bad. Left rear tire has broken belt. Will be doing the repairs myself.  
May 2010

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 
Ford Focus in Quebec, Canada
Jan 2011 - Jul 2013
Mar 2013

21080 mi

C $388
Link bushing replaced 
Ford Focus in Michigan, United States
Nov 2014 - Jan 2016
Dec 2014

167000 mi

US $150
Wheel bearing failed 
Ford Focus in Tennessee, United States
May 2014 - May 2014
May 2014

109000 mi

US $1100
Seals on the power steering pump failed 
Ford Focus in Arizona, United States
Nov 2013 - Dec 2014
Sep 2014

153000 mi

US $800
Power Steering pump was leaking - had to replace Water pump was leaking 
Ford Focus in Ontario, Canada
Dec 2011 - Oct 2013
Nov 2012

109460 mi
This is the second time I have had the stablizer bar replaced. There was no charge but I had to pay 50% of the cost of a front end alignment. 
Ford Focus in Michigan, United States
Aug 2014 - Jun 2022
Jan 2016

US $120
Had both stabilizer bars replaced. Struts and shocks replaced. 
Sep 2017

119000 mi

US $19
AC system evacuated and recharged. 
Apr 2018

123000 mi

US $500
Thermostat,  Cylinder head temperature sensor,  Valve cover gasket,  PCV valve replaced. 
Nov 2021

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. 
Ford Focus in Oklahoma, United States
Feb 2018 - Oct 2021
Mar 2018

145000 mi
Engine mount was bad, causing vibration. Engine mount was replaced. Front vents did not blow air. Actuator replaced. Valve cover gaskets were leaking. Gaskets replaced. 
Oct 2021

172000 mi
Blower motor failed and was replaced. 
Ford Focus in Texas, United States
May 2015 - Aug 2016
Dec 2015

76000 mi

US $200
Idler tension pulley was making a whining noise for some time due to the bearings wearing out. Belt and pulley were replaced. 
Ford Focus in Ohio, United States
May 2015 - Jun 2018
Nov 2015

65100 mi

US $350
Both the sway bar and tie rod ends needed to be replaced. Mechanic said it is typical for this vehicle. 
Ford Focus in Virginia, United States
Dec 2015 - Mar 2018
Oct 2016

177200 mi

US $399
heater bypass failed and car overheated 
Jul 2017

180000 mi

US $15
valve cover leaking oil into spark plug enclosure. 
Sep 2017

183000 mi

US $32
Front brake pads were worn out and were replaced. 
Ford Focus in Michigan, United States
Oct 2013 - Sep 2016
Sep 2014

125000 mi

US $200
Steering pump replaced. Wheel bearing replaced Stabar links replaced 
Oct 2015

168000 mi

US $300
steering pump replaced 
Apr 2016

168000 mi

US $200
thermostat replaced, was stuck open due to seal coming off. power steering pump failed 
Ford Focus in Florida, United States
Jul 2013 - Jun 2014
Oct 2013

130800 mi

US $535
Motor mounts were shot and had all 3 replaced. 
Ford Focus in Massachusetts, United States
Aug 2010 - Dec 2014
Aug 2011

61000 mi

US $510
Loose front stabilizer end links which sometimes made knocking noise on rough roads. Stabilizer end links were replaced. 
Ford Focus in Texas, United States
Mar 2011 - Sep 2014
Jul 2013

100800 mi

US $75
Had to replace driver's side door handle reinforcement. Outer Door Handle would not open door. 
Ford Focus in Texas, United States
May 2008 - Apr 2017
Apr 2010

34000 mi

US $180
Leaking steering rack seal. 
Dec 2014

115000 mi

US $600
Thermostat stuck in open position. Replaced thermostat. Failed motor mount Car idle rough 
Mar 2017

135000 mi

US $350
Replaced ignition switch and related parts in the steering column 
Ford Focus in Michigan, United States
Sep 2011 - Aug 2017
Oct 2011

91000 mi

US $310
thermostat sticking closed, overheating, drove all weekend with heater on to keep temp down. took to dealer monday, repaired, problem gone. 
May 2013

130700 mi

US $133
driver's door handle won't open. Door reinforcement replaced to repair it 
Sep 2015

159000 mi

US $118
dealer recommended new transmission $3200.refused offer to replace transmission. Replaced 16 oz of transmission fluid with Lucas Transmission Repair and am still driving it with little problem. 
Ford Focus in Michigan, United States
Dec 2010 - Aug 2016
Feb 2012

9300 mi
Reflash computer for a shift flair on 3-4 shift 
Oct 2015

37700 mi

US $100
Front suspension bushings and links 
Ford Focus in Pennsylvania, United States
Oct 2012 - Nov 2012
Nov 2012

55000 mi
when you hit certain types of bumps in the road with passenger in the car, its sounds like the car is bottoming out. I'm having a problem with car not running smooth at idle 
Ford Focus in Iowa, United States
May 2014 - Apr 2017
May 2014

49072 mi

US $100
Emergency brake not functioning. Repaired under extended warranty. Paid deductible. 
Oct 2014

53000 mi

US $84
Windshield washer nozzles leaking. Units replaced. 
Ford Focus in Alabama, United States
Mar 2012 - Aug 2015
May 2015

70000 mi

US $140
The sway bars were rattling over every bump in the road. I had them replaced. 
Ford Focus in Minnesota, United States
Jun 2015 - Jul 2018
Sep 2016

137000 mi

US $250
Replaced rear brakes and rear wheel bearings 
Jan 2017

149000 mi

US $250
Replaced original motocraft battery. Replaced driver front wheel bearing. Pressed out orig bearing with a 20 ton hydraulic press 
Nov 2017

164000 mi

US $450
Replacement Thermostat was faulty and failed prematurely; Water pump impeller was also damaged and needed to be replaced. Both were replaced and issue was solved 

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2008 Ford Focus 2dr Coupe

140-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD

Ford Focus in Illinois, United States
Jan 2009 - Mar 2011
Mar 2009

3500 mi
Took car to a different dealer, found out the wiring for the clutch pedal was wrapped around the clutch pedal, frayed through the covering and shorted out causing light. - fixed wiring 
Jan 2010

15500 mi
Loud tick from injectors - Ford has a TSB out, loud knocking if car looses traction, (also has a TSB), clutch pedal is squeaky, Burning oil, Lost 1.5 gallons of coolant in 18 months. 
Mar 2010

18000 mi
Loud ticking noise from injectors. TSB solution did not fix it. Bumper pops off, replaced right side bumper reinforcement. 2/3 gallon coolant leaked out after 1500 miles, ordered new water pump, not replaced yet. Squeak in rear suspension - told could not be replicated - told to point it out when water pump is replaced - was wet out. Coolant leak - water pump replaced - leaking faster now. 
Ford Focus in Pennsylvania, United States
Aug 2012 - Apr 2014
Dec 2012

69000 mi

US $30
Slow coolant leak, could not be replicated by dealer. Leaves small puddle under front drivers side. Antifreeze needs to be topped off every 3,000-5,000 mi. Update: never went away, worse in warm weather. Plastic windshield washer nozzle froze, cracked, and fell off. Replaced by dealer. 
Ford Focus in Illinois, United States
Apr 2009 - Jun 2018
Jun 2010

18000 mi
Horn became barely audible, replaced horn, within 12 hrs horn @ half-volume, dealer claimed water got in horn, shorted, blamed lower valance was removed. 3 more trips to dealer, horn replaced again, and lower valance(splashpan) reinstalled 
Dec 2010

23000 mi
Horn replaced 6 mos. ago, AGAIN failed early December, had replaced again. 
Jun 2016

60000 mi

US $910
On way to hospital, my clutch pedal stopped working. Had to be towed to dealer, told a pin broke off clutch pedal arm, and needed pedal ass'y replaced. 
Ford Focus in Wisconsin, United States
May 2008 - Dec 2009
Mar 2008

1000 mi
Front bumper had to be re-painted. 
Apr 2008

2000 mi
Rattle from under car - loose heat shield/guard - tightened. 
Jul 2008

10001 mi
1. Car made horrible noise when reversing, sounded like rocks in the transmission. Cause was a rock caught in engine mount - shield was ordered and installed to prevent problem. Window seals have been falling out since new, finally Ford had a TSB on it. Seems it be an issue with the 2-dr coupes. Took a week for parts to come in. Took almost 2 hours to have them replaced - the whole door interior panel had to come off. Car made horrible noise when reversing, sounded like rocks in the transmission. Cause was a rock caught in engine mount - shield was ordered and installed to prevent problem. 
Aug 2008

10002 mi
Window seals have been falling out since new, finally Ford had a TSB on it. Seems to be an issue with the 2-dr coupes. Took a week for parts to come in. Took almost 2 hours to have them replaced - the whole door interior panel had to come off. 
Oct 2008

13000 mi
Had broken door panel.  Issue with SYNC system. Took 1 week for panel to come in. Door panel was replaced. Took 2 weeks for SYNC cable to arrive. SYNC system was updated. 
Apr 2009

18000 mi
Kept hearing rattling noise in front end. Needed new sway bar links in front end.  Carpet/floor of trunk detached and was sliding around when taking corners, was re-attached. 
Jun 2009

19000 mi
Rubber cover came of clutch pedal; cover has tear. Dealership is ordering part. 
Jul 2009

20000 mi
Dealership called, new clutch pedal rubber cover is in. Went to dealership and it was installed, car was washed, and I was back on the road in less than 15 min. Dealership called, new clutch pedal rubber cover is in. Went to dealership and it was installed, car was washed, and I was back on the road in less than 15 min. 
Nov 2009

24000 mi
Ford & Microsoft completely screwed up my car and refuse to fix it. I had only one warning tone before, now I have a different one for each warning(seatbelt, lights on, etc). Also 911 Assist won't shut off. Dealership refuses to acknowledge problem. 

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2008 Ford Focus 2dr Coupe

140-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

Ford Focus in Manitoba, Canada
Dec 2009 - Jun 2018
Jun 2011

41540 mi
Engine was racing when car was stopped or slowing down. 
Mar 2016

99200 mi
Mass Flow sensor replaced Roll Restrictor repaired 
Mar 2017

111600 mi

C $350
Burnt out element in Driver's side seat. 
May 2017

115940 mi

C $50
Heated Driver Seats not working, repaired frayed wiring. Took less than 30 minutes. Done by a mechanic of a Car Dealer friend. 
Apr 2018

123380 mi

C $175
Brakes spongy. Rear brakes repaired. 
Jun 2018

125240 mi

C $960
Pre-Sale Vehicle Safety 
Ford Focus in Georgia, United States
May 2008 - Jan 2009
Jan 2009 Dash rattled. Rattle in passenger rear on interior roof which had slowly been falling down. 

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2007 Ford Focus

Engine not specified

Ford Focus in Tennessee, United States
Jan 2011 - Mar 2011
Feb 2011

75000 mi

US $618
EXHAUST FLEX TUBING NEED TO BE REPLACED CAR WAS DRIVABLE BUT MUFFLER SOUND LOUD 
Ford Focus in Florida, United States
Jan 2018 - Jan 2018
Jan 2018

101000 mi

US $50
O2 Sensors 

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2007 Ford Focus 4dr Wagon

136-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD

Ford Focus in Pennsylvania, United States
Jun 2015 - Jun 2016
Mar 2016

70000 mi

US $3000
Transmission went bad at 72000 miles 
Ford Focus in Indiana, United States
Jan 2015 - Dec 2019
Apr 2015

230300 mi

US $7
Engine's having issues with starting. Replaced spark plugs. 
May 2015

231100 mi
Replaced thermostat Replaced motor mount 
Sep 2015

234000 mi
Replaced sway bar links Replaced struts 
Dec 2015

236000 mi

US $40
Gas pedals was getting sticky. Cleaned throttle body. Afterwards, the long crank/hard start issue just about disappeared. Replaced reverse switch on transmission. 
Feb 2016

237100 mi

US $25
Rear hatch struts were bad. Replaced with new ones from Amazon. 
Mar 2016

238000 mi

US $115
Replaced bad battery. Bad alternator replaced. Slight belt squeak, so while I was replacing my alternator, I replaced the belt, tensioner, and idler. 
Apr 2017

249000 mi

US $800
CV axles were starting to click, so I replaced those. Also changed trans fluid, axle seals, front wheel bearings, tie rod ends, control arms, and rear (underside) motor mount. Also took it to a shop to have an alignment done. Replaced wheel bearing Replaced with Motorcraft tie rod ends Replaced rear (underside) motor mount. Greatly improved shifts. Replaced control arms. Alignment 
Nov 2017

254450 mi

US $115
Changed yellowed headlight assembly, both sides. $80. Replaced headlight bulbs $35. 
Mar 2018

260000 mi

US $85
Replaced worn-out aftermarket motor mount with Ford brand part. 
May 2018

262000 mi

US $29
Replaced blower motor Replaced valve cover gasket 
Ford Focus in Nebraska, United States
Dec 2015 - Mar 2018
Mar 2016

72000 mi
Air intake flapper plastic material swelled and stuck in the aperture. 
Jun 2016

74000 mi
Air intake flapper valve sticking. 
Ford Focus in Maryland, United States
Oct 2010 - Jun 2022
Dec 2010

81000 mi
The engine was suffering from excess vibration when I bought it (used). The dealer promised to repair it after purchase. The invoice description says "install engine and transmission mounts." Rear seat was loose when I bought the car (used). Dealer promised to repair it after purchase. The seat is now secured, but it's misaligned and no longer folds, and will need to go back for Take II. 
Jan 2011

82000 mi
A loose rear seat, present when I bought the car used, was inadequately repaired in a previous visit. It was re-done correctly. 
Apr 2012

87000 mi
Interior release for the back hatch stopped working. I elected not to repair it and will just use the remote. 
Nov 2012

89200 mi
Passenger side rear brake light housing had deformed and needed to be filed down to get the burned-out bulb out. 
Dec 2014

102000 mi
The back hatch isn't reliably staying all the way up, especially in cold weather. Not worth the cost of repairing, but I'm now being more careful to watch my head. 
Oct 2016

110000 mi

US $45
Windshield washer wasn't spraying. Lines flushed. 
Jun 2018

111000 mi

US $150
Airbag warning light came on. Mechanic adjusted/lubricated the connections on the driver's side per a TSB. 
Oct 2021

128000 mi

US $800
CEL came on. Shop diagnosed a bad thermostat (as I recall it), which solved the issue. 
Ford Focus in Ontario, Canada
Apr 2013 - Jun 2022
Jun 2013

37200 mi

C $120
Replaced passenger side liquid filled motor mount 
Mar 2014

44640 mi

C $80
Left motor mount 
Oct 2014

59080 mi

C $400
Ball joint failed on one control arm. 
Dec 2015

80600 mi

C $15
Replaced one sway bar end link. 
May 2016

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 
Apr 2018

125860 mi

C $20
Replaced front sway bar link. 
Sep 2021

139500 mi

C $50
Replaced thermostat, required intake manifold removal, not fun... 
Feb 2022

151900 mi

C $49
Rear wheel bearing replacement 
Apr 2022

155000 mi

C $140
Passenger side motor mount replacement 

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2007 Ford Focus 4dr Wagon

136-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

Ford Focus in British Columbia, Canada
Apr 2008 - Dec 2012
May 2008

13020 mi
Interior ceiling light works sporadically, 2nd time in shop for same problem. Replaced whole assembly, works fine. 
Jul 2008

25420 mi
Bolt holding transmission assembly in place had loosened off and transmission was lurching underneath the car. 
Sep 2009

39060 mi
driver's side mirror no longer heated to remove moisture & frost. dealer repaired, works now 
Sep 2010

48980 mi

C $150
The bearings in the transmission went bad. Dealer covered under the drivetrain warranty. No cost to us. picked up from shop after transmission repair, week later, front wheel bearing and accelerator cable had to be done. 
Dec 2010

50220 mi
window motor, repaired under extended warranty 
Ford Focus in Minnesota, United States
Jun 2012 - Mar 2014
Jun 2013

47000 mi

US $600
Passenger side rear door would not lock 
Ford Focus in Michigan, United States
Aug 2012 - Aug 2016
Apr 2014

132300 mi
Every wire in hatch harness was frayed (one had disconnected completely). Cut all wires, soldered them back together, and wrapped them in heat-shrink. 
Nov 2014

137100 mi
Engine required long crank times to start. Cleaned crankshaft position sensor and haven't had problems since. 
Mar 2015

140000 mi

US $155
Charge warning light came on. Checked current and found battery was draining. Replaced alternator, with no problems since. 
May 2015

142000 mi

US $100
Mounting bolt for idler pulley broke off in engine block. With much work, removed portion of bolt in engine block, replaced the bolt, and replaced idler pulley. 
Aug 2015

144700 mi
Charge warning light came on. Checked current and found battery was draining. Replaced alternator (under warranty from previous repair), with no problems since. 
Oct 2015

147300 mi
Excessive vibration noticeable from inside the car, and clicking noise occasionally during acceleration. Replaced engine mount, transmission mount, and torque strut mount, which fully resolved the problem. 
Feb 2016

149900 mi

US $100
Car had issues starting. Replaced PCV valve, which solved the issues. Cabin heat was not very hot. Replaced thermostat with much fanfare (breaking a bolt off in the engine block in the process). New thermostat fixed the heat issue. 
Ford Focus in Michigan, United States
Jan 2008 - Jun 2022
May 2009

48000 mi

US $50
Air bag warning lamp on, replaced clock spring in steering column. High-speed shimmy caused by worn sway bar links, replaced and problem fixed. 
Sep 2009

53000 mi

US $685
Air conditioner condenser leaking, replaced by dealer. 
Aug 2011

84000 mi

US $310
Airbag clock spring failed again, dealer repaired at my expense. 
Jun 2021

131000 mi

US $50
Leaking fuel filter, replaced 
Ford Focus in Alberta, Canada
Jul 2012 - Nov 2022
Aug 2012

41620 mi

C $5
Replaced light bulb for licence plate, interesting took bulb for 06 although 07 model. Took a whole hour as I wound up taking the whole light out because I couldn’t get my hand on the bulb holder. 
Apr 2017

99200 mi

C $100
replace skirting beneath engine that fell off 
Ford Focus in Ontario, Canada
May 2008 - Jun 2011
Aug 2008

27280 mi
Clicking Noise from steering column. Steering shaft replaced. 
Apr 2009

37820 mi

C $250
Engine has not warmed up adequately in my opinion since new. I have complained about this a couple of times over the last couple of years but the dealer would not do anything about it. Decided to replace thermostat on my own. Now heating up OK 
May 2009

39060 mi
Fuel Line blew off fuel filter. The plastic hose clamping part was broken. As the plastic part was not available. the fuel line from the filter was replaced.  
Dec 2010

63860 mi

C $75
Heater Recirculation Damper not operating 
Jan 2011

46720 mi

C $90
Heater/A/C Recirculation Damper repaired 
May 2011

69440 mi

C $220
Replaced Front Control Arms (Bushings were worn) 
Ford Focus in Quebec, Canada
Aug 2013 - Dec 2013
Nov 2013

208620 mi

C $160
Excessive engine vibration. Replaced right-hand engine mount with Motorcraft part 5S4Z6038CB. 

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2007 Ford Focus 4dr Sedan

151-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed manual FWD

Ford Focus in Oregon, United States
Nov 2010 - Sep 2017
Aug 2011

45000 mi
Noise from brakes/suspension. Diagnosis unclear 
Feb 2013

59600 mi

US $80
Clunk from front end--unable to diagnose despite reproducing problem--not fixed 
Sep 2014

81000 mi

US $100
Tensioner pulley replacement 
Jun 2015

90000 mi

US $600
intermittent battery light/loss of power steering Replaced alternator 
Ford Focus in California, United States
Feb 2015 - Jun 2018
Jul 2016

78000 mi

US $170
Alternator failed. Replaced with new alternator. Replaced belt as preventative maintenance. Air conditioner was not cooling well. Added 12 oz of R134a. Used Factory Service Manual with manifold gauges to diagnose and refill. 
Ford Focus in Pennsylvania, United States
Jan 2008 - Jan 2014
Feb 2008

19000 mi

US $1100
Transmission burned up at 18,036 miles- Ford said warranty exp at 18,000 miles- Sorry. 
May 2008

23000 mi
Electric Lock assembly defective Installed new power lock assembly. 
Mar 2009

32000 mi
Another door lock assembly required replacement. 
Apr 2009

35000 mi

US $60
Thumping noise in front suspension. Dealer advised nothing was wrong. 
Jun 2009

36000 mi
I went back again and requested that another service tech. look at the car with better hearing. At that time they discovered and replaced the Suspension Control Arm.  
Nov 2009

40000 mi

US $400
Pwr Steering pump- Third attempt to repair by Dealership. Could not find problem until car was out of warranty. Hummmm. 
Sep 2011

62000 mi

US $300
Rear Wheel Bearing 
May 2013

84000 mi

US $200
Other service shop cracked plastic power steering fluid storage container. 
Ford Focus in Ontario, Canada
Sep 2011 - Sep 2018
Aug 2012

77160 mi

C $85
Sway bar links had worn bushings and were clunking when driving over undulating pavement at low speeds. 
Jun 2015

115320 mi

C $150
Replace parking brake cable which was not returning after application (cable would not slide in sheath). 
Jan 2017

80960 mi

C $135
Replaced original battery 
Jun 2017

136400 mi

C $100
Replaced original spark plugs 
Oct 2017

146940 mi

C $65
Replaced both light bulbs (9007 Nighthawks) when one low beam burned out. 
Jan 2018

151280 mi
Muffler seam rusted out but was able to get some muffler cement in the crack for now, until I can get it replaced. 
Jul 2018

149420 mi

C $85
Replaced brake pads and cleaned discs. 
Ford Focus in Florida, United States
Jul 2009 - Sep 2013
Aug 2009

32000 mi
turn signal stopped making clicking sound, but lights still worked 
May 2010

43500 mi

US $630
right rear hub bearings went bad 

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2007 Ford Focus 4dr Sedan

136-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD

Ford Focus in Indiana, United States
Apr 2008 - Mar 2015
Apr 2009

34000 mi
Power steering howl. O-ring between reservior and pump replaced. Headrest moves up when getting into car. Drivers seat belt adjuster stuck in full up position. Told by dealer that it was caused by owner. Noise coming from rear of car. Sounded like a hammer tapping on the brake drum. E-brake cable clip replaced with revised clip. Horn quit working. Electric trunk release would usually buzz but not release the trunk latch. Worked occasionally or if lifting the trunk while buzzing. New trunk release installed. 
Nov 2011

83000 mi

US $40
Replaced headlight bulb and instrument panel lights. 
Aug 2013

120000 mi

US $40
Replaced front strut mounts. 
Sep 2013

122000 mi

US $57
Replaced leaking driver's side rear wheel cylinder. Wheel bearing started making noise. 
Dec 2013

126000 mi

US $45
Wheel Bearing noise Clutch Master Cylinder leaking. 
Aug 2014

133400 mi

US $145
Replaced front struts, strut mounts, strut bearings and stabilizer bar links. 
Nov 2014

136000 mi

US $50
Replaced leaking master cylinder 
Ford Focus in Florida, United States
Sep 2010 - Feb 2013
Jun 2012

38000 mi

US $98
Intermittent Airbag Light. Extra electrical resistance was detected with clockspring/airbag system. Electrical grease was applied to wiring. 
Oct 2012

41300 mi

US $235
Needed and received a replacement alternator. 
Ford Focus in Pennsylvania, United States
Mar 2012 - Jan 2022
May 2013

57000 mi

US $275
Alternator replaced, also a new battery. 
Jun 2014

70000 mi

US $160
Wheel bearing starting to fail, making a noise. 
Oct 2017

95000 mi

US $60
Replaced rear wheel bearing. 
Aug 2021

95000 mi
Replaced leaking clutch pedal hydraulic 
Ford Focus in New Brunswick, Canada
May 2008 - Sep 2010
Nov 2009

13020 mi

C $150
problem discovered during yearly safety inspection. Had to replace rear sway bar links. Common problem in this area (bad roads). 
Dec 2009

13020 mi
Clutch travel had changed, with very narrow catch threshold. Shop inspected clutch and bled the system and problem appears to be better now. However it still feels different than it used to. May require another trip. Squeaking when hitting bumps. E-brake cable was making noise. Shop installed plastic clips to keep it in place. Issue resolved. 
Ford Focus in Ohio, United States
Dec 2010 - Mar 2015
Jul 2013

88800 mi

US $400
Knocking noise going over bumps and holes in road. Noticeable whirring noise turning right. Replaced both wheel bearings. 
Ford Focus in Rhode Island, United States
Nov 2010 - Sep 2011
Jan 2011

118000 mi
Heater did not switch to floor or panel vents. Heat came out of the defrost vents only. Electric motor was replaced. 
Sep 2011

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. 
Ford Focus in North Carolina, United States
Feb 2012 - Mar 2016
Apr 2013

87200 mi

US $390
Intermittent failure to start.Starter replaced. Problem still not solved. Focus returned to shop. Waiting new outcome. 
May 2013

87900 mi

US $55
A safety switch activated by the clutch. A much earlier repair was done in a slipshod fashion. 
Ford Focus in Alabama, United States
Nov 2017 - Jun 2018
Oct 2017

116000 mi

US $800
Radiator thermostat replaced 
Ford Focus in Connecticut, United States
Dec 2010 - Mar 2013
Jan 2010

17000 mi

US $80
Warped rotors. Replaced front pads. 

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2007 Ford Focus 4dr Sedan

136-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

Ford Focus in British Columbia, Canada
Sep 2010 - Jun 2022
Mar 2016

75020 mi

C $50
The gas cap tether strap was catching on the gas cap causing the cap not to seal properly. This caused the check engine light to come on. Solution: remove the gas cap tether. 
Apr 2018

89280 mi

C $800
Replaced rear swaybar bushings as suspension was squeaking every time you drove over a bump. Air bag light came on, diagnosed as a faulty clock spring. Replaced clock Spring. 
Jul 2018

96720 mi

C $450
Power door lock on drivers side front door would not work. Replaced power lock assembly 
Sep 2018

98580 mi

C $7
Replaced drivers side rear taillight bulb 
Jul 2021

105400 mi

C $400
Replaced drivers air bag 
Dec 2021

109120 mi

C $850
Engine vibration. Replaced motor mount  and exhaust flex pipe 
Ford Focus in California, United States
Sep 2015 - Apr 2018
Jul 2016

60200 mi

US $300
Door lock not functioning 
Ford Focus in Manitoba, Canada
Apr 2011 - Sep 2016
Jan 2011

C $400
replaced 2 links,2011, 2016 replaced 2 links again and 1 outer tyerod, 
Apr 2016

62000 mi

C $160
inside part broke for door,could not open door. reinforcement part for door handle 
May 2016

63100 mi

C $160
electric locking mechanism broke 
Ford Focus in Georgia, United States
Aug 2009 - May 2023
Sep 2015

73000 mi

US $275
Replaced alternator after test revealed it was failing. 
Ford Focus in Arizona, United States
Jan 2017 - Jun 2018
Jul 2017

97000 mi

US $200
Head seal failure due to system over pressure. Rebuild compressor with new head seal. Replaced clogged orifice tube due debris from prior compressor failure. Replaced accumulator as a prophylactic measure being the head seal had been damaged for some time. Evacuated and recharged system. 
May 2018

99000 mi

US $400
Orifice tube clogged as result of prior system failures, restriction caused over pressure and compressor failure. Replaced all lines, compressor and orifice tube. 
Ford Focus in Oregon, United States
Feb 2009 - Feb 2017
Sep 2015

77000 mi

US $500
Door locking mechanism not working on driver side for keyless entry. Have to lock and unlock that door manually until fixed. 
Ford Focus in Ohio, United States
Mar 2009 - Apr 2011
Feb 2010

26100 mi
Air bag light on. Secured clock spring connector. 
Ford Focus in Arkansas, United States
Jan 2008 - Oct 2010
Feb 2010

41000 mi

US $75
Ignition key lost communications with ignition. Spare key worked. Got new key cut and programmed at dealership. 
Mar 2010

44000 mi

US $340
Vibration in reverse spooked daughter at college. Mechanic isolated problem to front motor mount. Replaced front engine mount. Causing vibration in reverse. 
Ford Focus in Texas, United States
May 2015 - Sep 2017
Jun 2015

121000 mi

US $150
After 7 years of owning this car the first actual repair I have had to perform other than typical scheduled maintenance, tires and batteries was the alternator. I haven't even had a light bulb burn out in almost 8 years. Amazingly reliable. 
Apr 2016

125300 mi

US $30
P0456 Fuel cap was no longer sealing. Replaced fuel cap. 
Ford Focus in Oklahoma, United States
Mar 2013 - May 2013
Apr 2013

68000 mi

US $450
trunk latch broke, rear spoiler came off when closing. dealer unable to reattach spoiler. unable to replace spoiler, replaced deck lid and painted to match car. trunk latch repaired, works 70 percent. 
Ford Focus in Iowa, United States
Feb 2012 - Jun 2012
Apr 2012

103000 mi

US $280
Alternator died, needed replacement. Front strut mounts worn. Replaced all strut mounts, front shocks, rear struts. 
Ford Focus in Kansas, United States
Feb 2012 - Mar 2012
Mar 2012

35000 mi

US $707
Tie rods were broken on both ends. Now I knew why my car made a snapping sound a year ago. Local Ford Dealer was taking too long so I went to an auto shop. Axle Half Shaft broken, was replaced. 
Ford Focus in Maine, United States
Jul 2012 - Jan 2015
Feb 2013

136200 mi

US $421
alternator needed to be replaced- 2 hour job 
Jul 2013

143200 mi

US $125
Broken door handle- could not open from outside 
Jan 2014

137700 mi

US $360
Replaced rear shocks replaced belt pulley 
Ford Focus in Michigan, United States
Feb 2013 - Mar 2015
Jun 2013

98000 mi

US $245
FRONT DOOR LOCKS NOT WORKING 
Oct 2014

102000 mi

US $270
BACK DOOR LOCKS NOT WORKING. I have had the Focus in 2 shops and they both clame that it will cost over $400 to replace the bad parts in the doors. That is too much money for a car I keep in the locked garage.  
Mar 2015

102000 mi
Back door locks not working. New owner fixed them himself. 
Ford Focus in Oregon, United States
May 2014 - Mar 2015
May 2014

109000 mi

US $300
Strut bearings worn out. 
Sep 2014

112000 mi

US $100
Loose subframe bolts. Replaced bolts and nuts. 

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2007 Ford Focus 4dr Hatch

136-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD

Ford Focus in Ontario, Canada
Jan 2008 - Mar 2010
Feb 2008

3100 mi
Squeaky door hinge. 
Ford Focus in Nova Scotia, Canada
Nov 2015 - Jun 2016
May 2016

153100 mi

C $75
rear sway bar bushing and bolt was replaced 
Ford Focus in Massachusetts, United States
Jan 2008 - Jun 2022
Sep 2009

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. 
Nov 2009

39000 mi
Check engine light came on, wife had simultaneously noticed some kind of transmission hiccup. Took it to shop, code said there was an intermittent problem with transmission position sensor. Cleared code, has not recurred. 
Aug 2011

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. 
Jun 2016

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). 
Aug 2016

154000 mi
Ventilation deflector no longer working. Replaced heater control assembly, which fixed the problem for less than 24 hours. Right front control arm was loose. Replaced control arm including ball joint. 
Oct 2016

155200 mi
Ventilation deflector not working. Replaced heater control assembly for the second time, which basically didn't fix the problem. Then tried cleaning part of it and reducing the travel of the control, but that only worked for a day. 
Dec 2016

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. 
Jul 2017

162000 mi

US $450
Lost most braking overnight. Turned out to be rotted brake line. Replaced both rear brake lines. 
Jun 2022

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 

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2007 Ford Focus 4dr Hatch

136-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

Ford Focus in Michigan, United States
Aug 2012 - Dec 2015
Sep 2012

106000 mi

US $170
All three motor mounts replaced to eliminate noise and vibration. 
Jan 2013

115700 mi

US $8
Accelerator pedal sticking. Throttle body needed to be cleaned with throttle body cleaner to stop the air intake valve from sticking to throttle body. 
May 2013

111000 mi

US $270
Replaced altenator and battery. 
Ford Focus in Iowa, United States
Mar 2017 - Jan 2023
Apr 2017

122000 mi
Replacement of reservoir as an attempt to resolve a fluid leak. This was not successful. Seller just replaced the least expensive part of the system as an attempted resolution. 
May 2017

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. 
Jun 2017

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. 
Aug 2017

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. 
Jan 2023

150000 mi

US $60
Broken driver's front control arm. Passenger front control arm also corroded. Front K-frame also corroded/compromised (this is mount point for control arms, and also holds engine). Repairs exceed value of vehicle. Sold to auto salvage. 
Ford Focus in Quebec, Canada
Jun 2010 - Mar 2015
Apr 2011

52700 mi

C $475
Front left tie-rod. Replaced rear drums due to bearings. 
Jul 2013

77700 mi

C $296
To much noise in the front end.Changed linkage. Plus rear bearing. 
Apr 2014

83700 mi

C $119
Tie rod and alignment. 
Nov 2014

86840 mi

C $300
Power steering pressure hose. 
Jan 2015

89340 mi

C $800
Power steering pump. And still isn't working properly. 
Ford Focus in Michigan, United States
Apr 2018 - Aug 2020
Mar 2018

148000 mi

US $250
Bearing noise on passenger side. but not the wheel bearing. 
Apr 2018

148500 mi

US $30
Drivers side Wheel Bearing replaced 
Ford Focus in Washington, United States
Aug 2014 - Jan 2018
Aug 2015

160000 mi

US $1600
Small oil leak. Replaced gaskets ($650) Replaced all 4 shocks / struts. Small leak in one shock. 
Oct 2015

162200 mi

US $90
Replaced battery 
May 2017

175000 mi

US $500
Replaced engine mounts 
Ford Focus in Kentucky, United States
Oct 2013 - Jun 2016
Feb 2016

99300 mi

US $15
Headlamp failure, replaced but did not fix problem. Apparently a short in the system 

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2007 Ford Focus 2dr Hatch

136-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD

Ford Focus in Ohio, United States
Jan 2008 - Dec 2009
Nov 2009

72000 mi
TPS sensor. 
Ford Focus in Georgia, United States
May 2007 - Aug 2015
Sep 2007

5457 mi
Rail dust on paint and droppings from the plant on the driver side door. 
Jan 2014

156100 mi

US $591
had to replace the alternator 
Ford Focus in Manitoba, Canada
Feb 2008 - Nov 2015
Feb 2008

9157 mi
replaced both axle shafts due to noise when turning as per TSB07-18-6 
Jun 2011

112220 mi

C $220
alternator failure-brush stuck, worn stator slip ring beyond repair. Reman alternator installed. 
Jun 2012

142600 mi
AC intermittently quit. Checked out sensors and system, found high resistance thru AC clutch coil (14 ohms) Removed connector at AC coil and cleaned, problem fixed. 
Aug 2012

147800 mi

C $300
left rear wheel bearings were loose, new bearings installed and wheel alignment 
Mar 2013

164300 mi

C $550
shift linkage inside transmission failed. Roll pin failed causing trans not to shift into gear. 
Jun 2013

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. 
Sep 2013

182900 mi

C $47
dampener control failed, cable broke. Replaced cable assbly, found cause was dampener door would stick in defrost or floor position. Door was travelling too far and would jam against plenum. Installed homemade stops to limit door travel 
Dec 2013

191580 mi

C $75
slowly lost electrical on dash, eventually engine died, no warning lights. Alternator brushes worn out (150k km on alternator) clutch master cylinder was leaking at input rod seal. Replaced clutch master cylinder 
Feb 2014

194060 mi

C $150
blower motor failed 
May 2014

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 
Sep 2014

211420 mi

C $350
Replaced rear brakes. Wheel bearings on both sides were failing. 
Sep 2015

235600 mi

C $9
battery light on intermittently. Replaced alternator, alternator harness connector and repair damaged wire. air bag light was on intermittently. Had 3 fault codes for airbag system. cleaned ground on restraint module and applied di-electric grease to air bag module connector 
Ford Focus in North Carolina, United States
Nov 2008 - Apr 2013
Jan 2008

10000 mi

US $250
Foam bolster inside driver seat wore through. Metal seat frame could be felt through fabric. Seat foam replaced by dealer. 
May 2010

60000 mi

US $500
Clutch master cylinder began leaking into drivers floorboard. Fluid shared with brake system, causing brake light to turn on. Replaced by dealer; brakes and clutch bled. 
Ford Focus in Pennsylvania, United States
- Apr 2007
Mar 2007

98 mi
Warranty repair - Head Restraints not staying up 
Apr 2007

1280 mi
Warranty repair - car does not consistently start, and will occasionally stall immediately after starting. 
Ford Focus in British Columbia, Canada
Feb 2010 - Feb 2016
Jul 2010

56420 mi

C $230
slightly sticky accelerator pedal going down, not up. Dealer lubed pedal/cable/linkage. Problem solved. 
Mar 2012

83080 mi

C $300
Previous sticky throttle body, would stick at random time when applying accelerator pedal. Replaced with aftermarket throttle body from CFM. 
Jul 2012

88040 mi

C $100
alternator packed it in, had car towed to dealer. Had extended warranty on vehicle, only had to pay $100 deductable. 
Nov 2013

110600 mi

C $1200
Code P2004 Intake manifold Runner control stuck open. Had to replace manifold including tumbler flaps, Vacuum and solenoid. 
Nov 2014

126760 mi

C $440
Clutch master cylinder leaking. Replaced, all good 
Mar 2015

131440 mi

C $1200
Clutch and slave cylinder replaced. Front wheel bearings and brake pads. 
Nov 2015

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 
Dec 2015

143220 mi

C $600
Cv boot blew open. New one installed. 
Feb 2016

143220 mi

C $300
Coil pack on Cylinder 3 stopped working. Replacrd coil pack and spark plugs 
Ford Focus in Maryland, United States
Jan 2009 - Jul 2022
Dec 2013

108000 mi

US $80
Self repaired/replaced engine mount (passenger side) due to excessive vibration transferring to car body. Issue resolved successfully. 
Aug 2019

140000 mi

US $800
Power steering pump and reservoir replaced. 
Feb 2022

144000 mi

US $100
Self repaired/replaced another engine mount (passenger side) due to excessive vibration transferring to car body. Issue resolved successfully. 
Ford Focus in Pennsylvania, United States
Oct 2010 - May 2014
Feb 2011

46200 mi

US $105
Replaced upper motor mount. Replaced upper motor mount 
Dec 2012

54000 mi
Sticking accelerator pedal (on down-stroke) in cold weather. Corrected by cleaning throttle body valve and lubricating accelerator cable. 
Apr 2013

56300 mi

US $100
Replaced rear shocks and mounts to correct excessive wheel hop and crunching noises in rear suspension when hitting a bump in a corner. 
Nov 2013

62000 mi

US $25
Backup light switch failed 
Ford Focus in New Jersey, United States
Jun 2007 - May 2018
Jun 2007

500 mi
Warranty repair, wheel speed sensor for ABS and traction control 
Apr 2013

51500 mi

US $200
Rear wheel bearings replaced because of failure on left rear 
Jun 2015

73000 mi

US $35
Headlight socket failed, had to be replaced 
Aug 2015

75700 mi

US $1200
Replace struts and shocks 
Dec 2016

93000 mi

US $300
Clutch master cylinder started leaking, and return spring also broke while the mechanic was replacing the cyclinder 
Mar 2018

102000 mi

US $562
Bearings in alternator were load, indicating need for repair, although otherwise it was working fine. Replaced alternator and belt tensioner 
Ford Focus in California, United States
Jul 2011 - Apr 2017
Feb 2012

90000 mi

US $425
Front left caliper was sticking, both calipers were replaced and rotors turned. 
Nov 2015

115000 mi

US $40
Replaced engine and transmission mounts (3) Replaced reverse light switch (manual trans). 
Feb 2016

116000 mi

US $700
Replaced dead power steering pump and line that had a leak in it. 

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2007 Ford Focus 2dr Hatch

136-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

Ford Focus in Ontario, Canada
Jan 2014 - May 2015
Apr 2015

55180 mi

C $75
Hood Latch cable snapped. Upon inspection it appeared to have deteriorated. Replaced hood latch mechanism cable. 
Ford Focus in Illinois, United States
Sep 2010 - Jan 2012
Mar 2011

68000 mi

US $25
rear windshield wiper motor stopped working,  front right stabilization components need tightening. 
Ford Focus in Ontario, Canada
May 2014 - Oct 2015
Sep 2014

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 
May 2015

65720 mi

C $50
Paint peeling of fenders at bottom of wheel well. No major rust so repait was simple sand prime and paint to prevent rust from eating the car next winter 
Ford Focus in Colorado, United States
Jul 2008 - Jun 2014
Apr 2010

34000 mi

US $22
I noticed a loud buzzing sound when shifting the ATX into gear. Dealership replaced #1 shift solenoid. They were not sure that solved the problem, so they replaced the entire valve body. Mechanic told me that the inside of ATX was clean, no shavings. 
May 2014

97000 mi

US $125
PCV hose assembly was cracked. Hose was found during 100,000 mile service. 
Ford Focus in Texas, United States
Nov 2009 - Jul 2018
Jul 2015

109700 mi

US $1200
Replaced Engine Mounts Valve cover gasket Replaced Spark Plugs Replaced injectors replaced alternator 
Jul 2018

124500 mi

US $1100
Replaced evaporator & condenser 
Ford Focus in Wisconsin, United States
Sep 2008 - Mar 2010
Oct 2008

6000 mi

US $2
Replaced left backup lightbulb. Entire assembly must be removed to replace the bulb. Dealer showed me how. 

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2006 Ford Focus

Engine not specified

Ford Focus in Michigan, United States
Jun 2010 - Jun 2011
Jul 2010

60000 mi

US $50
Burning oil smell. Running an oil consumption test. 

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2006 Ford Focus 4dr Wagon

136-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD

Ford Focus in Alberta, Canada
Sep 2012 - Dec 2013
Jul 2013

82140 mi

C $200
Clunking in front end. Stabilizer rocker arms replaced. 
Ford Focus in Michigan, United States
Nov 2012 - Dec 2012
Dec 2012

99000 mi

US $270
Wires in the electrical harness had broken and were popping fuses. 
Ford Focus in Montana, United States
Sep 2010 - Apr 2017
Oct 2010

47000 mi

US $165
Replaced fan control switch. Old one burnt up with smoke and electrical smell. Could be dangerous and possibly start a dash fire. Replaced fan contoll switch. Old one burnt up with smoke and electrical smell. Could be dangerous and possibly start a dash fire. 
May 2011

49300 mi

US $20
Replaced sway bar end links account making rattling noise. Replaced with after market end links which also allow for greasing. 
Sep 2014

65000 mi

US $315
Alternator quit working and battery went dead. Was in their shop for better part of two days account having to wait for correct alternator to be delivered. 
Sep 2015

70000 mi

US $225
Replaced fan motor for heater and ac. 

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2006 Ford Focus 4dr Wagon

136-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

Ford Focus in Virginia, United States
Dec 2013 - Jul 2016
Jan 2014

US $550
Rt front axle replaced. Engine seal at axle also bad. Repair facility failed to replace. 
Feb 2014

109100 mi

US $700
Both front wheel hub bearings replaced Noises when turning Replaced both front struts 
May 2014

111100 mi

US $200
Alternator went bad. Replaced. 
Ford Focus in Florida, United States
May 2011 - Aug 2012
Jul 2011

132500 mi

US $444
Alternator failed which caused ABS light to turn on. Alternator was replaced. 
Jun 2012

162000 mi

US $460
Bearing noise from rear end. Both rear bearings/hubs/drums replaced. 
Ford Focus in Puerto Rico
Jun 2010 - Apr 2014
Sep 2010

57000 mi

US $600
A/C evaporator replaced. The floor on the front passenger side has been wet. The mechanic said that the a/c drain was clogged and this was causing the problem, so we hope it is now resolved. 
Apr 2011

59000 mi

US $200
Engine code indicated an air leak. Mechanic discovered pinched hose under the transmission. Replaced it. For some unknown reason, the cooling system was almost empty of water! The engine overheated. There don't appear to be any leaks. Maybe mechanic disconnected a water hose when fixing previously reported problem of a pinched air hose. Socket for rear right brakelight was melted. Had to replace enclosure. Then found taillight socket was loose. Had to replace taillight socket. Had a difficult time extracting defective socket. Wire connector also partially melted. 
Nov 2013

61600 mi

US $100
Reconnect shift linkeage. 
Apr 2014

64000 mi

US $245
Replaced the electric starter switch because the ignition key couldn't be pulled out. 
Ford Focus in Alabama, United States
Jul 2013 - Sep 2017
Apr 2017

99000 mi

US $792
worn out rear drums, warped front rotor Front strut blown out/leaking, both front strut inserts replaced. Both rear shocks replaced Alignment and wheel balance. 

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2006 Ford Focus 4dr Sedan

151-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed manual FWD

Ford Focus in California, United States
Jan 2006 - Jun 2011
Jul 2006

1399 mi
replaced under warranty the starter cause crank but did not want to start vehicle 
Sep 2007

27111 mi

US $155
replaced 2 air condition hose due of leaking 
Dec 2008

31500 mi

US $57
replaced radiator filler tank reservoir due leaking under pressure 
Jan 2009

32858 mi

US $201
replaced lower water hose due of hot leaking oil from the reservoir of the power steering, replaced the power steering reservoir, also replaced radiator filler tank cap 
Sep 2009

49993 mi

US $238
star ford of glendale, ca did check engine lights showed, clean the mass air flow sensor (maf), reset power train control module, update the latest software, road test 
Dec 2009

57800 mi

US $100
diagnostic fee, cause at ford of montebello said need to replace radiator, radiator fan, thermostat, water pump due over heating symptoms will cost estimate $2000 
Feb 2010

58308 mi

US $126
Replaced cap from the radiator filler - radiator fan did not activate, pressure was missing from the radiator cap. replaced cap from the radiator filler due radiator fan does not activate, pressure was missing from the radiator cap 
Mar 2010

58308 mi
need to replace tensioner pulley assembly due making grinding noise when vehicle are running or on the move 
Ford Focus in Massachusetts, United States
May 2010 - Aug 2013
Dec 2011

106000 mi

US $150
Left front wheel bearing noise and vibration 
Ford Focus in Wisconsin, United States
Dec 2008 - Sep 2011
Feb 2009

62000 mi

US $100
MIL came on and radio shut off. Alternator tested bad and was replaced. Ford ESP covered repair, I only paid the deductible. 
Ford Focus in Arizona, United States
- Aug 2007
May 2006

6 mi
Replaced fuel injector. 
Jul 2006

3100 mi
Alternator, battery. 
Nov 2006

14900 mi
Alternator. 
Jan 2007

18200 mi
Trunk latch. 
Feb 2007

22400 mi
Pressure plate defective. Replaced entire clutch with new design. 
Jun 2007

31000 mi
Battery cable snapped. 
Aug 2007

33700 mi
Alternator. 
Ford Focus in Vermont, United States
Mar 2009 - Apr 2009
Apr 2009

66000 mi
Needed new transmission. Needed suspension work. Needed new fusebox. 

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2006 Ford Focus 4dr Sedan

136-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD

Ford Focus in Saskatchewan, Canada
Jan 2012 - Feb 2012
Feb 2012

68820 mi
The Air bag light was going on and apparently off. This is a continuous problem. Replaced alternator. 2nd time. 3 months after earlier replacement. 
Ford Focus in Nevada, United States
Mar 2015 - Dec 2017
Jan 2017

US $230
Replaced intake manifold due to rattling IMRC flaps aka "tumble flaps" 
Ford Focus in Ontario, Canada
Sep 2009 - Mar 2011
Mar 2009

46500 mi

C $200
Wheel Bearing 

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2006 Ford Focus 4dr Sedan

136-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

Ford Focus in Nebraska, United States
Apr 2008 - Jun 2017
Sep 2010

33000 mi
The airbag light remained on. 
Jan 2017

65000 mi

US $1500
needed new power steering pump 
Ford Focus in Virginia, United States
Sep 2011 - May 2014
Apr 2013

64800 mi

US $180
replaced all 3 motor mounts to stop excessive vibration; recommend Motorcraft as OEM will prematurely fail... parts were $180 
Ford Focus in Victoria, Australia
Nov 2009 - Mar 2010
Dec 2009

18600 mi
Issue with fuse box and fuel pump relay. 
Ford Focus in Nova Scotia, Canada
Jul 2011 - Sep 2013
Aug 2011

78120 mi

C $100
the air vent was blocked thus when you turned the switch to move the air to each position it was blocked and caused the cable to fray and break. disconnected the cable and will have to take the dash apart next month to remove the blockage  
Jun 2012

97340 mi

C $120
pealing around the wheel well's 
Jun 2013

111600 mi

C $50
lost power, would not start. when turning on the key the fuel pump did not operate. when we opened the hood and checked the fuses the 30 amp fuse had blown. replaced and discovered that the grounding wire for the fuel capacitor was broke 
Sep 2013

111600 mi
wheel bearing neede to be replaced. TRADED IT IN FOR ANOTHER VECHALE pealing paint 
Ford Focus in Alabama, United States
Jun 2008 - Sep 2014
Jun 2010

37000 mi

US $570
alternator failed and was replaced 
Ford Focus in Tennessee, United States
Mar 2008 - May 2013
Apr 2008

35000 mi
Radio antenna cable. Driver seat. 
Sep 2009

53000 mi

US $400
making noise on left side of engine alternator was bad 
Ford Focus in North Carolina, United States
May 2010 - Jun 2011
Jun 2011

148000 mi

US $78
rear torque mount 
Ford Focus in Missouri, United States
Apr 2009 - Dec 2009
Dec 2009

129000 mi

US $200
tail light would not work 
Ford Focus in Ohio, United States
Dec 2009 - Oct 2015
Oct 2010

96000 mi

US $35
Sway bar end links wore out and started to clunk when going over bumps.Installed 2 new ones about an hour to change and cost around $35.00.Nice and quiet now. 
Aug 2015

147000 mi

US $30
Replaced sway bar end links. 
Ford Focus in Texas, United States
Jan 2010 - Sep 2015
Feb 2010

56000 mi

US $250
Alternator burned a Diode and had to be rebuilt after only 50,000 miles! This is rumored to be a heat-related problem since the alternator is right beside the exhaust (first catalytic device) system. BAD Engineering, IMHO! 
Aug 2010

61000 mi

US $200
Harmonic balancer separated from (belt) pully. Dealer would NOT repair under 5yr/100,000 mile powertrain warranty! 
Oct 2012

86200 mi

US $150
Outside driver's door handle broke with user unable to open door from outside. We understand that this is common to this model... 
Ford Focus in Indiana, United States
Mar 2018 - Feb 2019
Apr 2018

191200 mi

US $110
Replaced alternator myself. 
Sep 2018

194000 mi

US $31
Intermittently, the speedometer would cease to function and/or fluctuate for a portion of my commute. Occasionally it was accompanied by rough shifts, but then normalized within about 2-5 minutes. A code of P0720 was given after the problem persisted through multiple drives and ultimately was self-diagnosed (Googled) to be a problem with the output speed sensor. I was able to find a speed sensor from NAPA that fit the car for $32, which was better than most other stores (at around $50) and online retailers didn't carry many options. 
Ford Focus in California, United States
May 2014 - Sep 2014
Jun 2014

196000 mi

US $900
Dead Alternator 
Ford Focus in California, United States
May 2014 - Feb 2018
Apr 2015

97000 mi

US $300
The Check Airbag light came on. Some old spilled liquids in the console needed to be cleaned and several connections lubricated in the steering column. All of the charge was for diagnosis and analysis. 
Ford Focus in Washington, United States
Oct 2017 - Jul 2022
Oct 2017

154000 mi
Ground cable no longer well grounded to chassis. Sanded terminal and chassis to create better electrical contact. 
Mar 2018

160000 mi
Sealant around trunk had split, had to be caulked. 
Jun 2021

153000 mi

US $100
broken motor mount 
Ford Focus in New Brunswick, Canada
Feb 2008 - Apr 2016
Mar 2008

21080 mi
Stereo speaker located in driver's door stopped working. 
Apr 2008

23560 mi
Both front sway bar end links were replaced. 
Sep 2009

47740 mi

C $160
On routine inspection, both end links on the front sway bar were loose and had to be replaced. This is the second time they required replacement in the past 16 months. 
Apr 2010

59060 mi

C $100
Both check engine light and check gas cap light were on. OBD revealed EVAP leak caused by the gas cap. O-ring on the cap was greased, and the code was cleared. Was told to buy a new gas cap if the problem returned 
Aug 2010

66340 mi

C $100
airbag light came on. Code revealed high circuit resistance. A connector was removed and cleaned. Problem has not reoccured. 
Jun 2011

81840 mi

C $100
Airbag light came on. Same issue as diagnosed before. However, this time the mechanic showed me the steps required to fix the issue should the problem reoccur. 
Jan 2012

94240 mi

C $100
Clunking noise from the front suspension. Front sway bar end links were replaced. 
Feb 2015

120160 mi

C $17
right headlight replaced 
Dec 2015

125860 mi

C $100
Speaker in the driver side door quit. Neighbour and I replaced both front door speakers with aftermarket units. 
Ford Focus in British Columbia, Canada
Sep 2012 - Sep 2015
Oct 2014

83280 mi

C $1000
The compresser was broken 
Jan 2015

84520 mi

C $700
Alternator replaced Axle replaced 
Ford Focus in Utah, United States
Dec 2012 - Jan 2018
Aug 2014

74000 mi

US $380
Struts were leaking, and led to uneven wear on rear tires. 
Jun 2017

106000 mi

US $300
Brake rotors 
Ford Focus in Maryland, United States
Jun 2012 - Feb 2013
Feb 2013

102000 mi

US $100
replaced one broken engine mount 
Ford Focus in California, United States
Mar 2012 - Dec 2012
Nov 2012

99600 mi

US $700
Would not pass smog throwing codes for MAF sensor and other codes too. Running extremely rough and very very loud upon acceleration. 

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2006 Ford Focus 4dr Hatch

136-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD

Ford Focus in Ontario, Canada
Jun 2016 - Dec 2016
Dec 2016

141980 mi

C $225
when locking doors with key or with remote, right passenger door was not locked. Replaced door lock mechanism to new one. 

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2006 Ford Focus 4dr Hatch

136-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

Ford Focus in Alabama, United States
Mar 2011 - Apr 2011
Apr 2011

92000 mi

US $250
Alternator went out. 
Ford Focus in Wisconsin, United States
Feb 2008 - Oct 2009
Mar 2008

21000 mi
Airbag light came on and stayed on after starting the car. I was told a "clock spring" had to be replaced in the steering column. 
Jun 2009

35000 mi
Driver's side door is sticking and hard to open. I've been forced to crawl out of car on the passenger side three times. Problem is far worse in hot weather. I was told that since it was cool, I should live with it or they'd replace the door handle. 
Oct 2009

35000 mi
Dealer never could replicate problem with sticking driver's door, so car sold with this problem. 
Ford Focus in Ohio, United States
Feb 2008 - Jul 2012
Oct 2011

78000 mi

US $400
Replaced rear wheel bearings on both sides 
Ford Focus in Indiana, United States
Nov 2012 - Jul 2018
Dec 2012

73000 mi
Vibration at idle. Body squeak 
Mar 2013

73000 mi

US $250
Severe vibration at idle; traced to failed passenger-side motor mount. Replaced it; vibration disappeared. 
Feb 2014

89000 mi

US $450
Power steering pump failed. Replaced pump. 
Mar 2014

89000 mi

US $390
Thermostat failed. Had to replace thermostat and housing as that's how it goes on these cars. 
Apr 2014

89500 mi

US $600
Alternator failed. 
Nov 2014

97000 mi

US $300
Hole in exhaust component; replaced. 
Mar 2015

99000 mi

US $100
Leaking valve cover gasket; replaced 
Aug 2015

106300 mi

US $35
Heat shield under car partially disintegrated. Mechanic cut it the rest of the way off. 
Nov 2015

111000 mi

US $130
Dashboard switch that controls whether air blows on floor, through panel, or onto windshield broke internally. YouTube video showed me how to repair. Bought replacement part and paid aspiring young mechanic to do the job in my driveway. 
Apr 2017

130000 mi

US $750
Rebuilt rear brakes. Both wheel cylinders and drums/shoes. Also "wheel overhaul" (whatever that means) plus flush/fill brake fluid. 
Apr 2018

144000 mi

US $250
Serpentine belt broke. Was replaced. 

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2006 Ford Focus 2dr Hatch

136-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD

Ford Focus in New York, United States
Sep 2008 - Jun 2022
Aug 2012

133000 mi

US $135
AC system lost refrigerant. Shreader valve replaced. System recharged. 
Dec 2012

140000 mi
Secondary emissions air pump failed. Replaced under PZEV 150,000 mile warranty by Ford dealer. 
Jan 2014

176700 mi
Alternator failed. Dealer also found broken engine mount. Replaced alternator, engine mount, battery, and serpentine belt. 
Apr 2022

271000 mi

US $100
Replaced rt front drive axle 
Ford Focus in Montana, United States
Feb 2013 - Jun 2022
Feb 2013

119000 mi

US $80
replaced sway bar end links 
Apr 2013

120800 mi

US $516
Replaced shocks and struts. 
Jun 2013

125000 mi

US $450
Front disk brakes, replace rotors, remanufactured calipers, disc pads.  Replace right rear wheel bearing. 
Oct 2014

135200 mi

US $80
Replaced V-C gasket 
Jun 2017

156000 mi

US $160
Replaced rotors Alignment 
Apr 2018

160000 mi

US $258
Muffler replaced 
Ford Focus in Missouri, United States
Feb 2007 - Mar 2009
Nov 2007

19700 mi
Replace one foglight assembly. The silver coating behind bulb had bubbled and peeled 
Ford Focus in North Dakota, United States
Mar 2011 - Dec 2012
Dec 2012

114000 mi
Cruise control will not engage. Failed in September. 
Ford Focus in Connecticut, United States
Dec 2011 - Jun 2014
Dec 2012

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. 
Oct 2013

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. 
Jun 2014

85000 mi

US $250
Bad end link and broken strut tower mount. 
Ford Focus in Ohio, United States
Nov 2012 - Dec 2015
Aug 2013

97600 mi

US $56
Stabilizer links found to be bad at dealer while in for oil change, took it to friend's house for repair. 
Ford Focus in Michigan, United States
Jul 2016 - Nov 2017
Aug 2016

106200 mi

US $700
Replace intermittent clutch interlock switch, intermittent ignition switch and worn ignition lock cylinder. 
Dec 2016

107000 mi

US $200
Replace right side engine mount. 
Sep 2017

109791 mi

US $35
Intermittent thumping and scraping sounds from rear of car when in motion. Remedy: clean and adjust rear brakes. 

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2006 Ford Focus 2dr Hatch

136-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

Ford Focus in Wisconsin, United States
Apr 2010 - Mar 2012
May 2010

80000 mi

US $150
sway bar bushings replaced 
Jul 2010

87300 mi

US $100
automatic transmision did not shift into top 2 gears. repaired with the 5 year 100,000 mile waranty that came with the vehicle at time of purchase of this vehicle when new. 
Aug 2010

89000 mi

US $100
new seal installed 
Ford Focus in Kansas, United States
- Oct 2007
Jul 2006

800 mi

US $85
the original key broke off in the ignition switch. 
Aug 2006

1250 mi
trim pieces falling off 
Nov 2006

2000 mi
trim pieces falling off again, rattle forming, was not discovered 
Mar 2007

8500 mi
rattle intolerable, finally found and repaired 
Jun 2007

15800 mi
fuel pump #2 gave up. 
Jul 2007

15850 mi
fuel pump #3 gave up 
Aug 2007

16400 mi
went through 4 more fuel pumps before car was finally right. 
Oct 2007

17800 mi
interior rattling again. worse then before. think, toyota. 

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2006 Ford Focus 2dr Hatch

Ford Focus in California, United States
Jul 2021 - Jul 2022
Apr 2022

117000 mi

US $400
engine light code for sensor, emissions 

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2006 Ford Focus

4-cylinder manual 2WD

Ford Focus in South Africa
Dec 2009 - Jun 2011
Jan 2010

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. 

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2005 Ford Focus

Engine not specified

Ford Focus in New Jersey, United States
Feb 2010 - Jun 2011
Mar 2010

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. 

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2005 Ford Focus 4dr Wagon

136-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD

Ford Focus in Quebec, Canada
Jan 2009 - Oct 2014
May 2009

45260 mi

C $380
exhaust shield rattling since 60k km low oil pressure, low batt light flickering on. Found faulty ground in rear hatch harness. Not replaced due to high cost 
Mar 2010

57040 mi

C $100
Fix of rattle heard during idle when listening outside the car. Concerned of an engine problem, finally discovered as a vibrating heatshield hitting the exhaust manifold. Shield was bent. Mechanic repaired by unbending and refastening it. 
Nov 2010

65720 mi

C $300
front suspension links changed 
Jan 2013

56700 mi

C $200
Internal short causing quick batt. discharge. typical of Focus SW, rear hatch harness shorted. 
Jun 2013

76880 mi

C $50
damaged side light (from a block of ice) + internal short diagnostic (no side door locks work):no success yet.. 
Sep 2013

78120 mi

C $200
Exhaust system noisy. Found rear muffler brackets failing. Needed to be re-welded and attached with adhoc brackets. Estimate also on rest of aftertreatment. Decided to continue without major repairs.. 
Oct 2014

81220 mi
Never located short. Used a small battery charger. 

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2005 Ford Focus 4dr Wagon

136-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

Ford Focus in Illinois, United States
Nov 2009 - Jun 2022
Dec 2009

85000 mi

US $650
Fuel pump replaced 
Jun 2010

87000 mi

US $130
Electric tailgate latch replaced 
Sep 2010

89000 mi

US $100
Turn rotors, replace anti-rattle clips 
Apr 2011

94000 mi

US $25
Headlight dimmer switch repaired--stuck on high beam so headlights burned out 
Jun 2011

97000 mi

US $400
Replaced front sway bars and rear shocks. 
Nov 2011

105000 mi

US $470
Alternator replaced along with original serpentine belt 
Aug 2012

115500 mi

US $100
Replaced engine mount 
Jan 2013

119000 mi

US $55
Faulty headlamp socket replaced 
Jul 2013

125000 mi

US $40
Replaced both taillight sockets and modified taillight housings with a Dremel tool due to heat from the lamps warping the housings, causing the sockets to freeze inside and become inoperative. 
Feb 2016

148000 mi

US $900
Leaking steering rack replaced 
Sep 2017

166000 mi

US $120
Broken rear sway bar replaced. 
Aug 2021

209000 mi

US $800
Front pads and rotors, rear linings and wheel cylinders 
Ford Focus in British Columbia, Canada
Feb 2015 - Sep 2016
Aug 2016

88040 mi

C $40
noise from front left on firm braking, then again when starting. Diagnosed as upper strut mount bearing seized, and common with these vehicles. Not a major problem. Not a safety issue. Left as-is. 
Ford Focus in Prince Edward Island, Canada
Nov 2012 - Dec 2012
Dec 2012

75020 mi

C $500
Tire technician beat on rear hub with a hammer. Shattered wheel bearing in doing so. Brought vehicle to another shop. Rear wheel bearings, drums and shoes replaced. 
Ford Focus in California, United States
Mar 2011 - Aug 2019
Jun 2013

105000 mi

US $260
Rear right (passenger) side wheel bearing went bad and made lots of noise. Two hours labor plus parts for repair. 
Jul 2013

105500 mi

US $50
Recharged the air conditioning. It was barely cooling. 
Apr 2017

163000 mi

US $50
rear brake lights and reverse lights. had to diagnose the problem. worked when the headlights were off. brake lights did not work when headlights were on. 
Apr 2019

199000 mi

US $500
Hubs and bearings went bad. Hub assembly is built into brake drum. Replaced entire brake drum. 
Aug 2019

208000 mi

US $531
Oxygen sensor - center Oxygen sensor - downstream Thermostat replacement Air pump vacuum hose leak repair 
Ford Focus in New York, United States
Jul 2010 - May 2013
Nov 2010

111000 mi

US $160
Intermittent position on wiper switch not working - relay replaced. 
Feb 2011

115000 mi

US $175
sway bar links replaced 
Jun 2011

120000 mi

US $350
Ignition would not go into lock position, transmission shifter did not go fully into Park. Ignition lock cylinder rebuilt, transmission linkage adjusted on 2nd trip. Problem solved. 2nd trip was gratis. 
Sep 2011

125000 mi

US $25
Exhaust hanger at muffler broke: repaired/rewelded at dealer. 
Ford Focus in New York, United States
Sep 2009 - Apr 2017
Dec 2009

64000 mi
Rear electric defroster not working; mech. traced short, and got it working. After one or two days, it stopped working again. Mech. fixed problem; no cost, but no explanation of fix. 2 wks later, it has stopped working again! Have Not yet sched. job. 
Jan 2011

100500 mi

US $10
Tailgate license plate lights: poor weather sealing-awash with salt/road water; plastic bracket in tailgate has broken two of three brass-in-plastic bolts; bulb terminals BADLY corroded, 1 completely gone VERY FLIMSY DESIGN: LIGHTS ARE OUT 
May 2011

111400 mi

US $450
"Accumulator" in AC system required replacement; works fine now. 
Aug 2011

113800 mi

US $336
Bad ball joint Stabilizer link(s) replaced. Second time since purchase! 
Apr 2012

131000 mi

US $413
The top brackets that secure the struts were rattling, and needed to be replaced. As an aside, the stabilizer links have had to be replaced twice on this car, once because of hitting a bump in the road. My Fords:'glass jaws' suspensions. 
Oct 2012

142000 mi

US $100
Master control switch for power windows replaced 
Jul 2013

157500 mi

US $200
The center dial for climate control- direction of vented air- is not working properly. A mechanical cable and another part were ordered, and I expect the repairs to take another day (1 + 1 more will = 2 days). 
Aug 2013

161000 mi

US $70
Two dials are "frozen" - dials will not turn. The temperature dial and the selector dial. This is a continuation of a prior condition/repair. Mechanic suspects the problem is farther down in the plenum. 
Sep 2013

165000 mi

US $473
Replaced front left wheel bearing Replaced alternator 
Jan 2014

148500 mi

US $170
The license plate lamp at the rear of my Focus wagon has been a problem for years. Poor design allowed salty water to collect in the socket. I switched to LED circuits twice before they failed. Ford now has replacement kit for problem. 
Sep 2014

187000 mi

US $170
Ball joint replaced. Replaced axle shaft 
Oct 2014

187700 mi

US $296
Rear door on driver's side has failed again: won't latch. Part ordered during ball joint repair. 
Mar 2015

193000 mi
spark plugs, and something that looks to read, "rotors" - the service of which was only $14.10. This was an attempt to remedy a "rough" engine at all speeds, but was not successful. 
Jul 2015

197000 mi

US $110
I had managed to douse my serpentine belt with power steering fluid, which made belt slip and pump groan. Shop replaced belt: problem fixed. One could argue that this belt replacement is only scheduled maintenance, since I had 196K miles 
Ford Focus in Michigan, United States
Nov 2008 - Apr 2013
Feb 2011

86500 mi

US $116
worn RF sway bar link 
Jun 2011

94000 mi

US $220
Replaced left front sway bar link and left front tie rod end. 
Oct 2011

100000 mi

US $500
Replaced front struts and rear shocks. When attempting to do alignment mechanic could not adjust rear. Adjusting bolt was seized up on left rear control arm. Only way to remove was to cut off control arm and replace. 
Mar 2012

112000 mi

US $115
Right stabilizer link replaced for 2nd time, also checked for other snapping, clunking noise (loud) coming from front end. Could not determine where it was coming from. 
Ford Focus in Indiana, United States
Jan 2017 - May 2021
Mar 2017

115000 mi

US $180
Right rear wheel bearing was going out. Just so happened I already had the drums on hand, so I replaced both sides. (The bearing is in the drum.) Noticed a vibration in the brake pedal, so I replaced the front rotors and pads. $100, four hours. Replaced tie-rod ends and sway bar links. $80, two hours. 
Ford Focus in Quebec, Canada
Oct 2007 - Aug 2009
Oct 2008

19220 mi
Center console armrest broke off pivot by owner. Decided not to have it fixed at dealer due to cost estimate being high. Decided to try fix myself first. 
Ford Focus in Ontario, Canada
Jan 2017 - Jun 2018
Mar 2017

109740 mi

C $85
Heat shield had come loose, repaired by shop. 
Jun 2017

109988 mi

C $162
Brake pads loose in mounts, required lubrication. 
Mar 2018

115809 mi

C $530
Idler pulley failed, also replaced the tensioner pulley assembly due to failing bearings. 
May 2018

114700 mi

C $1308
Check engine P2004. Manifold valve solenoid replaced. Cylinder in rear driver side drum ruptured. Mechanical actuators for parking break seized. 
Ford Focus in Georgia, United States
Feb 2016 - Jun 2018
Sep 2016

89000 mi

US $135
Replaced passenger side motor mount 
Jan 2018

107000 mi

US $500
Thermostat Car began making noise which increased as time went on. Problem was defective Rear wheel bearing. Replace bearing and OK 
May 2018

114000 mi

US $185
Replaced Driveshaft bearing 

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2005 Ford Focus 4dr Sedan

151-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed manual FWD

Ford Focus in California, United States
May 2007 - Mar 2010
Oct 2008

26000 mi
Both tail light signals went haywire.  
Ford Focus in Iowa, United States
May 2007 - Oct 2010
Jun 2010

84000 mi

US $80
Replace window switch for driver's side window. 
Ford Focus in Indiana, United States
Sep 2010 - Oct 2013
Oct 2010

68320 mi

US $22
Replaced stabilizer bar end links (both sides) Replaced stabilizer bar end links (both sides) Replaced instrument cluster housing due to scratches on clear plastic 
Jan 2012

74800 mi

US $270
Diagnosing problem of bad ignition coil. Then I purchased coil myself and installed myself 
Feb 2013

93900 mi

US $50
Car was missing and had very poor drivability. I had the fuel filter replaced. It had been less than 30K miles since last replacement. May have used bad gasoline. Similar issue has occured since then, but works itself out. 
Oct 2013

97000 mi

US $50
The engine will not idle. This is still a work in progress. 
Ford Focus in Pennsylvania, United States
Mar 2013 - Aug 2016
Feb 2013

186000 mi

US $100
I could hear a noise. Car felt like I was driving on snow/ice, on DRY pavement. Mechanic found driver rear bearing failed. Wow.. 186000 miles and a bearing failed. sheesh... I couldn't get 200000? (joking) I Love This CAR! ... Very Reliable! 
Mar 2013

193000 mi

US $115
Right Outer TieRod and Oil/Filter Change $115. 
Oct 2013

204800 mi

US $150
Replaced the rear rotors, pads, and the front pads. The OEM lugnuts were in poor condition.I have 16 new. Total cost for pads, rotors, lugs $150.Self Install. Next brake job,replacing calipers& front rotors. Semi-Metallic Pads. Need 2 Tires. 
Dec 2014

234000 mi

US $65
Both front sway bar linkage(s) were replaced for a reasonable fee. 
May 2015

245000 mi

US $15
Hood latch needed replaced. - changed oil. Still running great after 244,444 miles. No mechanical problems to report.  The cable for the vent/floor/defrost selector needs replaced next payday (If I can remember) I love this car!!! 
Jan 2016

259000 mi
After almost 260,000 miles - I finally needed to replace the original muffler. Still a strong little car. Did I ever say I Love This Car??? 11 Years old she is... She is still as happy as I am. :) 
Apr 2016

263000 mi

US $400
Replc'd 2 axles 1st time in 262k. Replaced wheel bearing, lower control arm and sway bar. This is the 2nd time for bearing and sway bar. This car has done well for 262k. Still going strong. Needs a rear tire. All work on Front Drive Side. ILoveThisCar!! 
May 2016

263700 mi

US $150
After 267,300 miles - the original starter konked out. Imagine that!!! 267300 MILES! Fast and easy repair. Did I ever mention that I LOVE THIS CAR??? 
Aug 2016

268000 mi
Engine bit the dust. Rocker panel rust. 
Ford Focus in Hawaii, United States
Apr 2022 - Nov 2022
Aug 2022

161000 mi
The sunroof began reopening after providing a shut signal by button. It remains unfixed. I don’t care to troubleshoot it. 
Sep 2022

163000 mi
The RF window began popping loudly when rolling down. It likely needs a new regulator or adjustment. I have not troubleshot yet. 
Nov 2022

165000 mi

US $500
Stock OEM alternator bit the dust which fried the battery as well. Replaced with Oreilly brand alternator which lasted for 2 weeks before also failing (VR). I will have to replace the new (but bad) alternator again this week. I also replaced the serpentine belt while I had it off as it looked rather old. Alternator's and ESPECIALLY the alternator pigtail connector are common failure items for this Focus generation. I will now be replacing battery/alternator/starter cables, alternator pgitail connector, and the alternator. 
Ford Focus in Maryland, United States
Apr 2009 - Jun 2013
Oct 2009

100000 mi

US $15
Burned out headlight. Replaced both myself. Due to very little room to work under hood, took over an hour and multiple scratches on hands. 
Nov 2010

113400 mi

US $350
Front wheel bearings. 
Jan 2011

115300 mi
Front wheel bearings. 
Jun 2011

120000 mi

US $540
MacPherson struts replaced 
Feb 2013

136000 mi

US $360
New alternator. Seals for cam. 
Ford Focus in Iowa, United States
Nov 2008 - May 2011
Dec 2008

39000 mi

US $137
Anti-sway bar links were worn out and needed replaced. 
Jul 2009

47000 mi

US $421
Returning problem of the AC intake manifold hose leaking. Second time this has occured first time occurred under warranty. 
Sep 2010

71000 mi

US $500
Carrier bearing. Passenger wheel bearing. 
Jan 2011

76000 mi
ABS sensor from earlier repair of carrier and wheel bearing on passenger side was chewed up and replaced. Sensor that was replaced went faulty and was replaced under warranty from repair done back in Sept. 
Feb 2011

78000 mi

US $102
While returning from Florida, rear brake calipers seized up destroying pads and rotors. Calipers were freed up to work again. 
Apr 2011

81000 mi

US $161
Front brake rotors warped, unable to turn due to being drilled and slotted. New pads, rotors and brake flush done. 
Ford Focus in Ohio, United States
Jan 2005 - Mar 2010
Jul 2005

3200 mi
Multi-Disc changer jammed, replaced under warranty. 
Nov 2008

37000 mi

US $376
Clutch and flywheel replacement due to early failure, covered 75% under warranty. 
Feb 2009

45000 mi

US $100
Both front sway bar end links failed. 

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2005 Ford Focus 4dr Sedan

136-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD

Ford Focus in Ontario, Canada
Jan 2016 - Jun 2018
Sep 2016

105400 mi

C $300
Replaced alternator 
Oct 2017

124000 mi

C $500
Replaced 2 wheel bearings 
Apr 2018

139500 mi

C $300
replaced right side wheel bearings CV joints replaced 

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2005 Ford Focus 4dr Sedan

136-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

Ford Focus in Pennsylvania, United States
Aug 2008 - Jul 2016
Apr 2009

88000 mi

US $83
The front sway bar bushing was loose. It was making a "crunching" noise when the car was turned. The dealer repositioned the bushing. The noise is gone.  
Jan 2010

98000 mi

US $120
The seal on the inside of the driver's side rear door came loose. It was put back into place by the dealer. (The amount for the repair listed above included an oil change and tire rotation.) Replacement of the right rear brake light/turn signal. The door ajar light kept coming on, even when the doors were all shut. The sensor was replaced. 
May 2010

106000 mi

US $359
The car's air conditioining needed to be recharged. This was done by the dealership. It marked the first time that the air conditioning needed to be recharged since the car was bought brand-new in November 2004. 
Jun 2011

127000 mi

US $110
The light bulb behind the speedometer was replaced.  The fuse for the power outlet was replaced. 
Aug 2011

131500 mi

US $3
The car would not shift out of park. This refers to the transmission shift lever, not the transmission itself. A brake light fuse was replaced, and the transmission shift selector now works. 
Sep 2012

154000 mi

US $80
The car would not shift out of park. This refers to the transmission shift lever, not the transmission itself. A brake light fuse was replaced, and the transmission shift selector now works. 
Jan 2013

164000 mi

US $80
The fuse for the brake lights burned out again. This prevents the car from being shifted out of park. 
Jun 2013

167000 mi

US $50
The rubber strip on the inside of the passenger side rear door opening was coming loose. The dealer reattached the trim. 
Feb 2014

182000 mi

US $900
The alternator needed to be replaced. As a result of the alternator failure, the battery and battery cable also had to be replaced. 
Jan 2015

131500 mi

US $504
The passenger's side rear-wheel bearing needed replaced. This, in turn, required work on the rear brakes. The weather stripping around the rear passenger side door was reattached. 
Feb 2015

202600 mi

US $400
The idle air control valve needed to be replaced. The car was stalling after a sudden stop, and the idle was very rough. 
Jun 2015

209000 mi

US $90
A bracket holding the exhaust pipe had broken. This was causing the car to rattle. The bracket was replaced. 
Jun 2016

230000 mi

US $150
An exhaust pipe was replaced. 
Ford Focus in Georgia, United States
Nov 2011 - Oct 2014
Dec 2011

152000 mi

US $350
TRANSMISSION REBUILD! Cooling fans went out. Sensor replaced. 
Ford Focus in Alberta, Canada
May 2007 - Oct 2007
Mar 2007

8990 mi
Trunk would not release with key fob or with dash button. Had to use key. Repaired under warranty. Works fine now. 
Ford Focus in Michigan, United States
Aug 2007 - Sep 2014
Aug 2007

25557 mi
Front swaybar links replaced 
Nov 2007

30100 mi
Idle Air Control valve was stuck closed; engine would not run at 0% throttle position until engine completely warmed. Idle control valve replaced 
Apr 2008

36000 mi
Replaced broken air deflector that covers lower right radiator hoses. Ignition lock cylinder replaced; key would not turn in ignition to start car. 
Ford Focus in New Jersey, United States
Jun 2008 - Jun 2022
Dec 2010

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 
May 2011

43800 mi

US $3
Accessory port failed, fuse replaced 
Jan 2013

60000 mi

US $200
Emission control sensor 
Jun 2014

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 
Aug 2014

71000 mi

US $700
Problem diagnosed to be a bad valve body, replaced and car runs perfectly. 
Mar 2015

77000 mi
Fan switch failed, replaced 
Sep 2016

86000 mi
Catalytic converter hat shield rattling 
Ford Focus in Connecticut, United States
May 2009 - Mar 2011
Mar 2011

103000 mi

US $674
Replaced transmission mount to fix vibration, but this made it worse. Told needed engine mount, decide to trade car. 
Ford Focus in Arkansas, United States
Nov 2017 - Apr 2021
Mar 2018

159351 mi

US $90
mian motor mount had broken, replaced all three mounts at same time, easy repair for DIY'ers. 
Ford Focus in Delaware, United States
Aug 2012 - Jan 2018
Oct 2012

120000 mi
door handles stick so i sprayed some lube in/on them. 
Sep 2013

146000 mi

US $150
replaced a/c condenser and accumulator small coolant hose was leaking 
Nov 2013

148000 mi

US $110
replaced passenger-side engine mount-- a common failure point for these vehicles. 
Jan 2014

150000 mi

US $126
tension pulley was weak, letting belt slip. tension pulley was weak, letting belt slip. 
Mar 2014

152000 mi

US $192
alternator started making grinding noises, and only charging occasionally. 
Apr 2017

180000 mi
Front brakes were making a grinding noise; however they were in fair shape, only about half gone. Never buy cheap pads, although they did have 80,000 (mostly highway) miles. 
Ford Focus in Florida, United States
Feb 2012 - Mar 2012
Mar 2012

90000 mi

US $300
Alternator needed replacement. 
Ford Focus in South Carolina, United States
- Jun 2010
Jun 2010

40000 mi
Dealer had to repair loose Airbag sensor on Drivers side. Covered under warranty of used car. 
Ford Focus in California, United States
Jun 2009 - Nov 2014
Nov 2014

124000 mi

US $1000
New shocks, struts, tires, and engine mounts. 
Ford Focus in Florida, United States
Jun 2011 - Dec 2014
Jun 2012

68000 mi

US $200
O2 sensor replaced. 
Dec 2014

91000 mi

US $120
Senor 

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2005 Ford Focus 4dr Hatch

136-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD

Ford Focus in Alberta, Canada
Jul 2011 - Jun 2022
Mar 2017

63240 mi

C $160
Replaced tie-rod end on passenger front. 
Ford Focus in Ontario, Canada
Jun 2015 - Aug 2018
Nov 2015

97200 mi

C $350
Front link kits. 
Jan 2016

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. 
Apr 2016

100440 mi

C $275
Replaced front passenger-side brake caliper 
Jun 2016

102300 mi

C $1000
Exhaust pipe and muffler rusted through. Replaced exhaust (incl muffler and resonator). 
Dec 2016

108500 mi

C $130
Replaced reverse light switch 
Apr 2017

110980 mi

C $115
Replaced front sway-bar links, both sides. 
Jun 2017

111600 mi

C $200
Replaced brake rotors because of warping. Exhaust was leaking from rust hole and was very noisy. Replaced flex pipe. 
Nov 2017

117180 mi

C $1100
Replaced warped rotors and burnt pads from stuck caliper Replaced seized caliper Replaced worn ball joints 
Mar 2018

119040 mi

C $70
Replaced broken seat heater switch 
Aug 2018

122140 mi

C $150
Replaced failed starter Check engine light went on, code P2004. Vacuum hose connected to Intake Manifold Runner Control actuator had popped out. Reattached hose. Hose may have come out either from messing around under hood while fixing starter, or from pressure spike during push-start. 
Ford Focus in Ontario, Canada
Dec 2008 - Oct 2014
May 2009

29760 mi

C $60
Car very hard to start when cold. 
Apr 2012

62800 mi

C $500
Worn driveshaft bearing. Worn front sway bar links. 
Mar 2013

75640 mi
Muffler hanger broke resulting in muffler hanging by exhaust pipe. Replaced hanger with clothes hanger. 
Feb 2014

87420 mi
Parking brake won't hold car. Cables diagnosed as stretched. Did not repair at time. 
Jul 2014

90400 mi

C $730
Parking brake cables fixed when rear brakes replaced. Plus oil change. Total $730. Front sway bar links. 
Sep 2014

93000 mi

C $100
Rust repair 
Ford Focus in Manitoba, Canada
Apr 2009 - May 2013
Jul 2009

39680 mi

C $100
Wiring harness assembly for hatchback needed replacement due to short, rendering brakelights inoperable. Cost for parts and labour was $440.00 which was covered by extended warranty, less $100 deductible. 
Jul 2010

48980 mi

C $154
Creaking noise from rear suspension - bushings were replaced 
Apr 2012

63440 mi

C $256
Rear wheel bearing needed replacement Relay for reverse indicator lights failed - replaced. License Plate light failed - assembly was replaced 
Apr 2013

71920 mi

C $100
Heater fan bearings failed - replaced under extended warranty. 
Ford Focus in Missouri, United States
Feb 2014 - Mar 2014
Mar 2014

139000 mi

US $450
Oil pan replacement 
Ford Focus in California, United States
Apr 2009 - Sep 2014
May 2009

46000 mi
Cruise will not activate periodically. Cruise control module replaced, but problem remains. 
Jun 2009

46000 mi
Second unsuccessful repair trip for cruise control. 
Aug 2009

48000 mi

US $350
Front wheel bearings had gone out 
Jan 2010

65200 mi
Dead battery- battery cables were also corroded and new battery did not work initially 
Nov 2011

61000 mi

US $400
Two engine mounts replaced 
Dec 2012

65000 mi

US $290
Upper engine mount had worn out 
Sep 2014

70000 mi

US $220
Control switch for driver power window was replaced; all four windows were not operating from driver's controls Clutch issue never resolved, however we did find out what was causing it: although the clutch was not engaged, the pedal was occasionally sagging enough to fool the cruise control unit that it was. Just had to lift the pedal up a little with my foot. 

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2005 Ford Focus 4dr Hatch

136-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

Ford Focus in Ontario, Canada
Feb 2010 - Sep 2011
Mar 2010

65100 mi

C $50
replace CD player right front seatbelt slow to retract 
Sep 2010

71300 mi

C $60
Replace ignition cylinder. Key was stuck in it. 
Nov 2010

71920 mi

C $50
replace radio 
Sep 2011

78740 mi

C $300
replace outer tie rod 
Ford Focus in Ontario, Canada
Apr 2010 - Aug 2010
Jul 2010

68200 mi

C $800
Alternator & Battery 
Ford Focus in Washington, United States
Nov 2010 - Dec 2013
Jun 2013

85000 mi

US $2900
Entire transmission rebuilt due to failed parts. 
Ford Focus in Michigan, United States
May 2007 - Dec 2013
Oct 2012

83300 mi

US $320
Rear alignment knocked out (for third time), chewed up tires 
Ford Focus in California, United States
Jun 2010 - Jan 2013
Sep 2010

30000 mi
Rough idle, possible due to all-city driving, lack of maintenance by previous owner. Cleaning throttle body reduced roughness about 80 percent. Improving further with highway driving. 
Mar 2011

35000 mi

US $420
electric door locking actuator for drivers door became inoperative. would not operate either manual or elect. 
Ford Focus in Newfoundland / Lab., Canada
Sep 2008 - Jul 2010
Nov 2008

26660 mi

C $65
Rattle in rear passenger side of car. Was loose seat bracket.  
Feb 2009

29140 mi

C $50
Hand brake was not providing much hold. 
Feb 2010

34100 mi
Knocking sound from Driver's Side rear Suspension 
May 2010

34720 mi

C $150
warning light for traction control and abs illuminated. Traction control and ABS warning lights illuminated. 
Jul 2010

35960 mi

C $60
warning light for ABS, traction control and brakes were on. 
Ford Focus in Manitoba, Canada
Aug 2007 - Mar 2010
Sep 2007

19840 mi
Air Conditioner tensioner rattling, berring shot. Service guy did not think it was a problem. I called over one the mechanics who indentified problem in 30 seconds. This was after they had my car all day. Had to go back for another appointment to have fix Fixed air conditioner tensioner. 
Ford Focus in Michigan, United States
Jan 2012 - Mar 2012
Mar 2012

94000 mi

US $625
Replaced fuel pump and filter. Also had trans fluid an filter changed. 
Ford Focus in Texas, United States
May 2007 - Aug 2014
Jun 2008

52000 mi

US $25
Replaced a burnt out blinker bulb. 
May 2009

66000 mi

US $621
Replaced front right drive axle due to boot leak. Possibly was due to hitting a curb as wheel showed damage also but did not leak air. I would have remembered hitting a curb that hard so I suspect another family member did it but would not fess up. 
Jul 2010

89000 mi

US $300
During a previous oil change, I was told that I needed to have an engine mount replaced. I waited until the next oil change to have it done. Engine is much smoother now. 
Mar 2011

100000 mi

US $629
Engine light came on. Car would occasionally stall when coming to a stop. Problem was diagnosed as a leaking vacuum hose and defective PCV valve which was replaced. Repair was successful but the cost was more than expected. 
Jun 2011

105000 mi

US $525
The alternator began to stop charging the battery. Nearby Midas shop was able to get one quickly and replace it the same morning. 
May 2013

128600 mi

US $285
Check engine light came on. Had to replace 2 O2 sensors. 
Oct 2013

136000 mi

US $715
Replaced alternator. 
Aug 2014

156000 mi
The controls for the a/c and heater ceased to work and I was told it would cost over $1,700 to replace the parts. I was planning to drive the car for another year but I was not going to spend that much money to fix a 9 year old economy car. 
Ford Focus in Ohio, United States
Oct 2013 - Dec 2014
Jan 2014

145800 mi
Headlight Bulb Change 
Aug 2014

157900 mi
Replaced Front Sway Bar End Links 

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2005 Ford Focus 4-door

4-cylinder manual 2WD

Ford Focus in Missouri, United States
Jul 2007 - Jun 2008
Aug 2007

35000 mi
Leather on drivers seat cracking. Ordered seat cover 
Jan 2008

40000 mi
Replaced leather seat cover. Oil change. Lubricated shift linkage, hard to shift into 1st gear. 

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2005 Ford Focus 2dr Hatch

136-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD

Ford Focus in Florida, United States
May 2007 - Jun 2011
Sep 2007

29000 mi
rear hatch would not close unless door was slammed otherwise hatch would bounce off striking plate. problem was found to be a faulty hatch lacthing mechanism. replaced under warranty 
Ford Focus in Maryland, United States
May 2007 - Jan 2019
Apr 2010

66000 mi

US $240
Oil change tech spotted a bad front-passenger hub bearing. Another shop replaced the bearing assembly after quoting $100 less. 
Jun 2017

148000 mi

US $350
Car was vibrating. In addition to replacement of a bent rim and two tires, and a four-wheel alignment, shop replaced the rear shocks. (The cost for this trip reflects only the shocks.) 
Ford Focus in Minnesota, United States
May 2007 - Sep 2011
Ford Focus in California, United States
Sep 2016 - Dec 2016
Dec 2016

144000 mi
Car began missing then went into safe mode, but made it home. Diagnosis- 90%leakage in #4 cylinder. Donated car as repairs would be more than car worth. Had salvage title from earlier car accident, although we had repaired it to origin 
Ford Focus in New York, United States
Feb 2010 - Oct 2015
Aug 2014

146600 mi

US $200
Starter lost teeth on gear. Replaced. 
Aug 2015

150300 mi

US $240
Cracked hose housing 
Ford Focus in New York, United States
Jun 2007 - Aug 2009
Jan 2007

41759 mi

US $628
1700 miles over warrantee car failed to start. Towed to dealer. It started there but the fuel pump made a knocking sound. Replaced fuel pump. This corrected the missing previously reported, but Ford would not cover this repair. 
Jan 2009

28758 mi

US $50
Hard starting, occasional missing while driving. Starting issue requires turning the key off and retrying at which point it will start and the exhaust smelled bad. Fuel filter replaced but no problems found. The trouble continued. 
Ford Focus in New York, United States
May 2006 - Mar 2010
Jan 2006

5000 mi
Door not sealing properly -- whistling sound in windy condition -- had to be adjusted 
Ford Focus in Wisconsin, United States
Aug 2016 - Mar 2017
Aug 2016

142000 mi

US $136
Replaced starter due to solenoid failure 
Oct 2016

143300 mi

US $45
Replace Mass Airflow sensor, fuel filter, oil, and oil filter. 
Mar 2017

145000 mi

US $55
Vehicle inspected. Cost of repairs exceeds value of vehicle: PCV hose,  exhaust resonator,  speedometer cluster. Vehicle sold 
Ford Focus in Connecticut, United States
Aug 2005 - Mar 2010
Aug 2005

28000 mi
Replaced passenger side drive shaft due to noisy axle bearing. Also replaced stereo due to defective CD insertion motor. Both repairs covered under original warranty. 

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2005 Ford Focus 2dr Hatch

136-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

Ford Focus in Pennsylvania, United States
May 2007 - Mar 2010
Jun 2008

48000 mi

US $100
Two kick down bands in the transmission sheared off. The bands were replaced under warranty. 

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2004 Ford Focus

Engine not specified

Ford Focus in Georgia, United States
Sep 2014 - Oct 2014
Oct 2014

83000 mi

US $470
The Oxygen Sensor keeps going bad frequently. I have taken it to many repair shops. Nobody has been able to fix it. This problem alone has cost me over $1200. This car is turning out to be a lemon. 
Ford Focus in Michigan, United States
Aug 2009 - Mar 2010
Sep 2009

102000 mi

US $600
Timing belt and water pump- brake pads 

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2004 Ford Focus 4dr Wagon

145-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed manual FWD

Ford Focus in Illinois, United States
Jan 2016 - Oct 2018
Jun 2016

208000 mi

US $500
Replaced engine 
Mar 2018

210000 mi

US $200
Remove and replace brake line that was getting rusty and front brake pads and rotors 

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2004 Ford Focus 4dr Wagon

145-horsepower 2.3L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

Ford Focus in California, United States
Nov 2015 - Jan 2022
Jan 2016

US $250
Rear brakes relined, wheel cylinders replaced. 
Jul 2017

57000 mi

US $60
Front tires showed toe-in wear, had alignment done 
Sep 2017

58000 mi

US $12
Transaxle AT mount to body collapsed. Used non-OEM part, will have to do it all over again, because aftermarket mount transmits incredible noise, vibration, harshness -- as bad as the collapsed original mount! Don't cheap out on an engine/trans mounts, use factory OEM parts. 
Sep 2018

62000 mi

US $25
Took it to a shop who replaced the tensioner pulley and recharged the A/C. Cost about $235 for shop repair/AC recharge. Noise when A/C compressor switched on; thought it was idler pulley for serpentine belt and replaced it, but was not.  
Jan 2022

75000 mi

US $130
Driver's door electric window mechanism failed. I bought part from Rock Auto, installed it myself. On single driver's door: Metric and SAE fasteners, hex head, phillips screw head, torx heads. A nightmare unless you've got all the tools required just to r & r window mechanism & door skin. Ford makes it hard to work on purposely so you'll take it to the dealer. 
Ford Focus in California, United States
Feb 2013 - Dec 2014
Sep 2013

40000 mi

US $100
Erratic bouncing of gauges, lights and radio go on and off, mystery battery drain -- Added 10GA ground wires to engine block, body from battery ground terminal - fixed. Windshield washer pump failed - very little use in the car's lifetime. Had to pull front L wheel, inner fender shield to access pump. Replaced original 2-way pump [1 outlet for windshield, 1 outlet for rear window] with 1-way pump [cheap]; 
Jun 2014

44000 mi

US $400
Ignition switch failed to unlock steering wheel - a common problem on Focus, according to the locksmith who had to drill out the cylinder and replace it. All 2000-2004 Focus' ignition switches have failed Had to have car towed. 

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2004 Ford Focus 4dr Wagon

130-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

Ford Focus in Alaska, United States
Aug 2015 - Jan 2016
Sep 2015

82000 mi

US $300
Crack in thermostat housing caused all of coolant to leak out. Thermostat housing was replaced. 

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2004 Ford Focus 4dr Wagon

110-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD

Ford Focus in Washington, United States
Aug 2011 - Jun 2018
Sep 2011

76000 mi
Master Cylinder blew. I only discovered it because there was a wet substance that was dripping onto my clutch pedal. I had just bought the car used from the dealer and two weeks later this happened. Scary! 
Dec 2011

78000 mi

US $75
Thermostat got clogged and the car overheated. 
Jan 2013

86000 mi

US $100
Needed new battery 
May 2018

111534 mi

US $100
Leaking coolant/ had to add coolant if driving rough ie in traffic 

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2004 Ford Focus 4dr Wagon

110-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

Ford Focus in Pennsylvania, United States
Jun 2010 - Jun 2011
Jul 2010

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. 
Ford Focus in Illinois, United States
- Sep 2011
Sep 2010

97000 mi

US $550
Replaced alternator 
Sep 2011

102000 mi

US $462
Replaced alternator, again. Had solenoid affecting fuel system vaccuum replaced. Also had fuel injectors and throttle cleaned. 
Ford Focus in Illinois, United States
Jul 2010 - Jun 2011
Sep 2010

124000 mi

US $400
Fan blade on cooling fan broke off causing noise when at idle with air conditioning on. Replaced fan assembly. 
Ford Focus in District of Columbia, United States
Jan 2011 - Aug 2011
Mar 2011

127000 mi

US $180
Broken radiator bypass pipe. 
Apr 2011

127300 mi

US $500
Replaced thermostat housing, O2 sensor and hose. 

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2004 Ford Focus 4dr Sedan

145-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed manual FWD

Ford Focus in California, United States
Oct 2009 - Jun 2022
Sep 2014

132000 mi

US $180
Starter replaced due to off and on clunk at the moment of starting. Turns out starter was never the issue as the clunk was the early sign the PS motor mount was going. 
Jun 2016

145000 mi

US $125
Passenger side engine mount 
May 2018

160000 mi

US $50
Known issue with the hidden pcv hose splitting creating vacuum leak. Also replace pcv hose. Must remove intake manifold and fan shroud to access the two parts. 
Jun 2018

160000 mi
P1235 fuel pump control out of range. Fuel pump is fine. Misfire code does not correspond to a P1235. Control sensor maybe, but protected, and not known as a problem in this car. Car has had electrical gremlins for the last three years with various dash lights on while engine off. Could possibly be this. Time will tell. 

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2004 Ford Focus 4dr Sedan

145-horsepower 2.3L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

Ford Focus in Ohio, United States
May 2014 - Jun 2014
Jun 2014

154000 mi

US $100
Bad O2 sensor 
Ford Focus in Michigan, United States
Apr 2009 - Nov 2015
May 2009

75000 mi

US $53
Transmission would not shift. Transmission was replaced, cost covered by extended warranty. 
Jul 2013

118300 mi
Shock tower attachment bolt loose 
Sep 2013

120000 mi

US $172
Vehicle would not start, jumpstart attempt was not successful 
Jun 2014

127000 mi

US $74
Engine starter would not crank. 
Ford Focus in Missouri, United States
Dec 2011 - Jun 2013
Sep 2012

151000 mi

US $50
Whistling sound and rough idle. Researched and found cracked PCV hose likely problem. Also needed throttle body cleaned as gas pedal sticking bad.Repair estimated at @600.00 so got new hose, PCV Valve, Throttle body cleaner, air intake seas 
Jan 2013

155000 mi

US $199
Had Thermostat and housing replaced due to throwing a code for insufficient temperature 
Ford Focus in North Carolina, United States
Apr 2009 - Sep 2014
Oct 2012

145800 mi

US $750
Replaced worn-out tie rod end. One of four engine mounts. 
Mar 2014

170000 mi

US $400
Bushings dried out, squeaking badly 
Jul 2014

172000 mi

US $150
Valve cover gasket leaking 
Sep 2014

172000 mi

US $99
Car had a intermediate skip. Noticeable when stopped at light. Determined that one spark-plug coils were failing. Shop wanted $800.00 to replace. I purchased for $99.00 and replaced in less than 20 mins. Since new paid $8K in repairs 
Ford Focus in Ohio, United States
Dec 2011 - Oct 2015
Apr 2013

113300 mi

US $350
Thermostat was apparently going bad, car overheated 
Dec 2013

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 
Sep 2014

127000 mi

US $370
Rear wheel bearings failing, outer tie rod worn, and alignment needed 
Dec 2014

129000 mi

US $909
Front wheel bearings failing, left outer tie rod end worn, replace sway bar links 
Ford Focus in New York, United States
Dec 2015 - Apr 2016
Mar 2016

161000 mi

US $215
Inner tie rod end, driver's side. 
Ford Focus in New York, United States
Jul 2017 - Jul 2018
Sep 2017

155000 mi

US $240
high pressure power steering hose replaced 

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2004 Ford Focus 4dr Sedan

130-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

Ford Focus in Indiana, United States
May 2009 - Sep 2009
Jun 2009

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. 
Ford Focus in Kentucky, United States
Mar 2016 - Jan 2018
Jan 2018

163000 mi

US $25
vacuum line melted. 

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2004 Ford Focus 4dr Sedan

110-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD

Ford Focus in Colorado, United States
Mar 2017 - Apr 2018
Jan 2018

234000 mi

US $300
clutch failed hydraulic system was leaking 
Ford Focus in Colorado, United States
Dec 2009 - Jun 2011
Jan 2010

42000 mi

US $160
Transmission/Brake fluid reservoir leaked. 

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2004 Ford Focus 4dr Sedan

110-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

Ford Focus in Alberta, Canada
Apr 2009 - Jun 2011
Jul 2010

52080 mi

C $110
Turn signal relay replaced. 
Sep 2010

52700 mi

C $450
Automatic Transmission not shifting into reverse 

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2004 Ford Focus 4dr Hatch

170-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD

Ford Focus in California, United States
Dec 2010 - Oct 2017
Dec 2011

89000 mi

US $530
Water Pump 
Feb 2014

116000 mi

US $150
Broken motor mount 
Mar 2014

118000 mi

US $100
O2 sensor because barely failing smog testing 
Oct 2014

125700 mi

US $50
Engine mount replaced 6 months ago failed. 
Jul 2016

145500 mi

US $450
Driveshaft and seals. 

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2004 Ford Focus 4dr Hatch

145-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed manual FWD

Ford Focus in Arizona, United States
Sep 2007 - Sep 2011
Apr 2007

35000 mi

US $76
front swaybar links. made front end clunking noise on ruff road. replaced swybar links. 
Ford Focus in California, United States
Jun 2015 - Oct 2015
Jun 2015

223000 mi

US $640
A/C recharged. No previous recharges. Alternator stopped charging. May have been related to overcharging an AGM motorcycle battery (using jumper cables). 
Sep 2015

228000 mi
Replaced headlamp bulbs- Sylvania Xtravision, 2 PK: $26.99 
Ford Focus in Tennessee, United States
Jul 2010 - Dec 2011
Oct 2011

67300 mi

US $559
Short in battery cable. Replaced positive cable. 

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2004 Ford Focus 4dr Hatch

145-horsepower 2.3L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

Ford Focus in Mississippi, United States
Apr 2010 - Feb 2015
Aug 2010

59000 mi

US $500
Both of the rear wheel bearings went bad at the same time (or very near it). Very loud, variable noise (based on speed) was my indicator.  
May 2014

92000 mi

US $267
Car suddenly died while driving, one shop said battery was OK. Battery cable off of positive looked really bad. Managed to get car to dealer, electrical system was checked. Decided it was just a battery after cleaning terminals. 
Feb 2015

100000 mi

US $600
New coils, plus some new spark plugs, and a new fuel filter. 
Ford Focus in New York, United States
Jul 2015 - Oct 2016
Nov 2015

120000 mi

US $370
Alternator replaced, tensioner pull replaced 

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2004 Ford Focus 4dr Hatch

130-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD

Ford Focus in Michigan, United States
Nov 2008 - Mar 2013
Jan 2008

98000 mi

US $120
Oxegen sensor replaced 
Dec 2010

161000 mi

US $200
PLASTIC WHEEL WELL SHIELD WORE THROUGH BRAKE LINE 
Ford Focus in Norway
Jan 2015 - Sep 2016
Oct 2015

85560 mi

$100
starter 

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2004 Ford Focus 4dr Hatch

130-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

Ford Focus in Ontario, Canada
Dec 2012 - Jul 2015
Aug 2013

160780 mi

C $400
Coil also replaced ignition wires and plugs 
Jul 2014

163140 mi

C $600
Ignition switch 
Nov 2014

167080 mi

C $220
Wheel bearing front pads and rotors Short in wire to fuel pump 

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2004 Ford Focus 4dr Hatch

Ford Focus in Ireland
Feb 2017 - Apr 2020
Nov 2018

161200 mi

€250
Front shocks, could have got away with replacing just one but did both 

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2004 Ford Focus 4-door

4-cylinder automatic 2WD

Ford Focus in Arizona, United States
May 2013 - Jun 2013
Jun 2013

175000 mi

US $179
Alternator died. REPLACED STRUTS AND RENTAL OF A COMPRESSION TOOL 
Ford Focus in Georgia, United States
Mar 2013 - Apr 2013
Apr 2013

150000 mi

US $345
The alternator had gone bad. It was draining the battery and caused it to stop running while on the interstate. 

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2004 Ford Focus 2dr Hatch

170-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD

Ford Focus in Ohio, United States
Mar 2007 - Nov 2011
Jul 2007

45000 mi
Front wheel bearing replaced due to vibration. 
Jan 2008

47000 mi
Throttle body replaced due to high throttle resistance/sticking just off idle. 
Apr 2008

50000 mi
Front wheel bearings inspected. Brake surfaces cleaned due to return of vibration and scraping noise. 
Ford Focus in California, United States
Aug 2009 - Feb 2013
Sep 2009

53000 mi
O2 sensor not working. Diagnosed as pinched wire to sensor, pinched by halfshaft on jounce. Dealer says common problem with this vehicle. 

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2004 Ford Focus 2dr Hatch

145-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed manual FWD

Ford Focus in California, United States
Jun 2012 - Aug 2012
Aug 2012

139000 mi
Transaxle worn out and near failure. We decided that the car is not worth cost of repair. 
Ford Focus in New York, United States
Aug 2010 - Sep 2014
Oct 2010

116000 mi

US $640
Passenger side lower ball joint bad, replaced lower control arm Rear shocks replaced 
Jul 2011

127000 mi

US $840
Front brakes and rotors replaced. Shop also found bad wheel bearings,  bad half shaft. 
Sep 2014

171000 mi
P0411 engine code, secondary air pump All parking brake cables need replacement 

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2004 Ford Focus 2dr Hatch

145-horsepower 2.3L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

Ford Focus in New Jersey, United States
Sep 2008 - May 2017
Nov 2008

38000 mi

US $107
Replaced speed sensor on transmission (covered under warranty less deductible).  
Aug 2009

43000 mi
Replaced left headlight bulb and left side marker bulb. 
Feb 2010

47000 mi

US $77
Headlight took 15 min to change, car design makes it a bit hard to replace, but it's ridiculous for the dealer to round up to 1/2 hour labor and charge $77 total for replacing a $5 part. Next time I'll do it myself even if it takes me an hour.  
Dec 2010

55000 mi

US $82
Foglight bulb replacement took 15 minutes billed 30 minutes. 
Oct 2014

84300 mi
Replace and re-weld 2 previously rusty exhaust hangers ($65+tax), check and clean rear drum brakes (free!) 
Dec 2014

86000 mi

US $484
Replaced right front engine mount (engine mounts: parts 3S4Z6038BA and the dogbone mount YS4Z6068AA) - the dogbone mount turned out to be fine. Cured raspy engine vibration on acceleration. 
Mar 2016

107000 mi

US $120
Replaced two sway bars (originals) that were worn and causing clunking noises over any kind of imperfections in the road. 

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2004 Ford Focus 2dr Hatch

130-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

Ford Focus in Kansas, United States
May 2009 - Feb 2014
Jan 2011

64000 mi

US $450
Ignition switch would not work and had to be repaired with a new switch. This is apparently a problem on many of these model Ford Focus vehicles. It's a very expensive repair that I was able to minimize by going to my local mechanic. 
Dec 2011

77000 mi

US $725
Car was misfiring. Had to replace plugs, valve cover gasket, and clean fouled air induction system. 

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2004 Ford Focus 2-door

4-cylinder manual 2WD

Ford Focus in Great Britain
Jun 2014 - Sep 2016
Jun 2015

78000 mi

£120
Exhaust system replaced 
May 2016

84400 mi

£9
Worn tie rod end replaced before annual MoT test 

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2003 Ford Focus

Engine not specified

Ford Focus in Minnesota, United States
Feb 2013 - Dec 2013
Jun 2013

114000 mi

US $1000
Replaced rear wheel bearings and a a outer tie rod. 
Ford Focus in California, United States
Apr 2014 - Jul 2014
Jul 2014

115000 mi
Drivers Chair malfunction- broken since I bought the car. It got bad. I didn't replace it. Cost. Battled back problems during and for months after. 

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2003 Ford Focus 4dr Wagon

130-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD

Ford Focus in Ohio, United States
Dec 2007 - Mar 2012
Dec 2009

82000 mi

US $217
Leaking clutch master cylinder replaced 
Jun 2010

91000 mi

US $294
Leaking engineered plastic mono bloc assembly housing the thermostat and where hoses are connected. Mono bloc, thermostat and gaskets were replaced. 
Dec 2011

117000 mi

US $80
Exhaust system bracket rusted off. Part not available so welded new bracket in place.. 
Ford Focus in Alberta, Canada
Jul 2010 - Sep 2014
Sep 2010

118420 mi

C $295
Replaced two front anti-sway bar links. 
Oct 2010

119040 mi

C $1551
Clutch rebuild to install new clutch kit with slave cylinder. 
Sep 2012

135160 mi

C $529
Replaced left inner seal and left side CV axle. 
Jun 2013

143840 mi

C $1300
Front springs replaced. Water pump replaced. 
Ford Focus in Maryland, United States
Dec 2007 - Nov 2011
Oct 2008

102000 mi

US $76
There was an electrical problem whereby when the brake lights came on the radio would die. It appears to have been a loose ground between the engine and the body. Also caused the engine to freak out. 
Jan 2009

106000 mi

US $960
Heater core was shot and leaked coolant. The whole heater core had to be replaced along with several hoses. Also had a leaky valve cover gasket replaced. 
Nov 2011

125000 mi
Car had CEL, probably 02 sensor. Blower for the AC was not working. Replaced one burnt fuse for the AC, did not fix. All was disclosed to buyer but he bought anyway. 

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2003 Ford Focus 4dr Wagon

130-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

Ford Focus in Indiana, United States
Mar 2016 - Mar 2017
Mar 2017

203000 mi
Exhaust was getting too rusty to be worth repair 
Ford Focus in Ontario, Canada
Jun 2008 - May 2009
Mar 2009

91760 mi

C $150
Stabilizer linkages replaced. 
Ford Focus in Ohio, United States
May 2014 - Jun 2014
Jun 2014

202000 mi

US $60
Bad shift solenoid replaced. 

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2003 Ford Focus 4dr Wagon

110-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD

Ford Focus in Ohio, United States
May 2008 - Mar 2010
Mar 2008

60000 mi

US $15
Replaced turn signal relay 

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2003 Ford Focus 4dr Wagon

110-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

Ford Focus in Ontario, Canada
Jun 2010 - Jul 2011
Jul 2011

C $1500
Transmission will not shift into overdrive and into third gear also. 
Ford Focus in Nova Scotia, Canada
Jul 2012 - Mar 2013
Oct 2012

73960 mi

C $80
Driver's side brake caliper seized. Took calipers off my old focus (which is now a parts car). Heater fan bearing making horrible squeaking sound - not loud but same effect as nails on a blackboard! Mechanic replaced fan with the one from my old focus parts car. It has also started making the noise now (Jan) but only on lowest setting 
Feb 2013

78120 mi

C $460
caliper seized - destroyed rotors and pads on one side. 
Mar 2013

78120 mi
water pump leaking - and body work needed to be done too so decided to cut my losses and trade it in. 
Ford Focus in District of Columbia, United States
Aug 2011 - Mar 2012
Oct 2011

57300 mi
New alternator.  Replaced transmission mount. 
Nov 2011

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 
Ford Focus in Ontario, Canada
Feb 2011 - Sep 2011
Mar 2011

106020 mi

C $250
Several problems to describe. Rear trunk latch seized, lubrication fixed it.  Driver and passenger (front and rear passenger) hand crank window regulators replaced.  Broken driver's seat replaced. My 5 foot 110 pound wife drives this car. 
Sep 2011

117800 mi

C $150
Broken spring on the front passenger side. Replaced passenger and driver side with new strut kit. Will replace rear shocks this weekend (preventative maintenance). 

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2003 Ford Focus 4dr Sedan

145-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed manual FWD

Ford Focus in California, United States
Mar 2015 - Sep 2016
Feb 2016

130900 mi

US $700
Quite occasionally, car would not re-start when engine was hot. Would re-start when engine cooled to air temperature. Problem was undiagnosed for 2 repair visits. Problem finally diagnosed as weak battery. 
Sep 2016

133000 mi

US $425
EGR valve replacement. 

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2003 Ford Focus 4dr Sedan

145-horsepower 2.3L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

Ford Focus in New Hampshire, United States
May 2014 - Aug 2014
Jul 2014

141500 mi

US $596
My car just turned off on the highway. They said it was a bad alternator. They replaced it. 
Aug 2014

144000 mi

US $600
The whole system was checked out in a tune up and all spark plugs were replaced, the serpentine belt and 2 ignition coils were replaced. Update: check engine light came back on within a week, and now it doesn't start at all. 
Ford Focus in New Jersey, United States
Sep 2014 - Jan 2017
Nov 2014

121700 mi
new engine mount 
May 2016

140000 mi
alternator stopped charging, replaced with rebuilt unit 
Jun 2016

141000 mi

US $35
sway bar end links 

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2003 Ford Focus 4dr Sedan

130-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD

Ford Focus in Massachusetts, United States
Jul 2017 - Mar 2018
Aug 2017

256000 mi

US $100
Wheel bearings replaced 

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2003 Ford Focus 4dr Sedan

130-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

Ford Focus in Indiana, United States
Jun 2010 - Dec 2011
Feb 2011

99000 mi

US $590
radiator and water pump leak 
Oct 2011

104000 mi

US $560
waterpump faulty and timing belt was soon due for replacement so had both replaced  replaced coolant hoses. one had started to fail, so as a precautionary I thought it best to replace all of them. 
Ford Focus in Kansas, United States
Aug 2009 - Mar 2013
Feb 2010

99400 mi
Power lock on driver's door was jamming, and would not allow the door to be opened unless the key was used. Problem solved by taking apart the door & latch assembly, cleaning, lubing, and replacing. Seat belt latch was jamming for the driver's seat, making it very difficult to unlatch the seat belt & get out of the car. Problem was fixed by simply spraying some WD-40 into latch. 
Jul 2011

114200 mi

US $60
Thermostat housing was cracked. Replaced Housing and thermostat.  Also replaced valve cover gasket. Cracked T-stat housing may have been caused by oil seeping from valve cover getting on Tstat housing gasket, causing it to swell. 
Ford Focus in Florida, United States
Jul 2010 - Jun 2011
Jun 2011

138000 mi

US $50
Drive belt tensioner was noisy and replaced. 
Ford Focus in Wisconsin, United States
May 2011 - Aug 2014
Dec 2012

106000 mi

US $160
replace entire exhaust system, front to back. 
Dec 2013

109000 mi

US $650
Replaced the LH control arm, inner and outer tie rod. Two wheel alignment. 
Ford Focus in Pennsylvania, United States
Nov 2008 - Aug 2013
Aug 2013

133000 mi

US $250
Heater Thermostat Housing Leaking, causing large loss of coolant. 
Ford Focus in Delaware, United States
Apr 2013 - Mar 2016
May 2014

145000 mi

US $62
replaced anti sway bar links. Do not buy factory replacement part from Ford, buy a good name brand, they are built stronger and come with a grease fitting and will last a lot longer. I Am sure these are not the first set put on this car. 
Oct 2015

170500 mi

US $84
Car has a miss sometimes when started also starting to sputter when leaving a red light or stop sign. Plan to try plugs and wires, then coil packs. 
Dec 2015

172000 mi

US $115
Car would miss at different times , weather or conditions didn't matter . replaced coil and plugs . Coils had cracks all over but problem still happens when it wants to.Still working on problem. Changed fuel filter too . No help. 
Jan 2016

172200 mi

US $125
Timing belt broke replaced it along with water pump,tensioner,serpentine belt and all seals. Earlier misfire was because it had jumped a couple of teeth. 
Ford Focus in Alberta, Canada
Jul 2014 - May 2018
Dec 2014

35340 mi

C $200
Replace belt tensioner and idler pull. 
Dec 2015

47740 mi

C $300
Replaced both front strut assemblies after the right one started leaking badly. 
Mar 2018

76260 mi

C $50
Replaced leaking water outlet housing. 
Ford Focus in Kansas, United States
Nov 2014 - Sep 2015
Jan 2015

72100 mi

US $922
engine making squealing sound. Valve cover leaking. Dealer replaced timing belt and tensioner,serpentine belt and tensioner, valve cover gasket. 

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2003 Ford Focus 4dr Sedan

110-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD

Ford Focus in Virginia, United States
Sep 2012 - Apr 2013
Oct 2012

55000 mi

US $800
new clutch 
Apr 2013

70000 mi
Clutch safety switch was no longer being depressed by the clutch and car didn't start. I fixed it myself by putting magnets on the clutch to extend it further so it would depress the switch when I pushed the clutch in. 
Ford Focus in Iowa, United States
Jun 2003 - Jun 2013
Jan 2003

100 mi
none as far as I can tell. 
Ford Focus in Florida, United States
Mar 2009 - Jul 2016
Nov 2009

76000 mi
Alternator failure. Replaced. Replacement lasted 2 weeks, replaced again under warranty. 
Jan 2010

117500 mi
Replacement alternator failed after approximately 1 month. Thermostat failed, stuck closed, and required replacement. Trunk release no longer works from dash switch. Cruise control stopped working. Checked for obvious problems - fuses, connections, etc; decided not to repair. Book value on car is less than 3K; not worth dumping money into. 
Jul 2011

99700 mi

US $185
Water pump leaking. Replaced T-belt while apart. Engine mounts collapsed. 
Mar 2012

111000 mi
Alternator failed again, warranty item. R&R alternator. 
Jul 2013

133300 mi

US $15
PCV hose 90 degree elbow disintegrated causing a vacuum leak. Car would not idle properly. 
Apr 2014

148300 mi

US $200
Developed intermittent miss, coil pack defective. 
Jun 2014

150000 mi

US $40
Recharge AC 

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2003 Ford Focus 4dr Sedan

110-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

Ford Focus in Tennessee, United States
Sep 2014 - May 2016
Oct 2015

148000 mi

US $100
car needed new passenger side engine mount, common on old Foci 
May 2016

149000 mi
Cheap-arsed SPI engine finally dropped a valve seat, causing enough damage to not make it worth repairing...very common problem Ford refused to acknowledge, I inew I was "rolling the dice" every time I drove it. 
Ford Focus in Michigan, United States
Feb 2008 - Jul 2012
Sep 2008

27000 mi

US $100
Ignition lock cylinder would not turn to the on position without tapping the key for several minutes. Ordered new cylinder at http://www.sandiegolockandsafe.com/fordfocus.html by emailing them a picture of the key. 
Ford Focus in Virginia, United States
Apr 2009 - Mar 2010
Jun 2009

72000 mi

US $20
A/C was not coming out cold. Bought a R134-A A/C recharge kit from auto parts store. This did the trick, and a month later, the A/C is still running cool. 
Ford Focus in Ohio, United States
May 2008 - Apr 2013
Jan 2010

82000 mi

US $110
Replaced right passenger side motor mount. Bad vibration with engine running and growling noise around right turns. Replaced front sway bar links. Bad front end rattle over bumps and dangerous roll in car handling. 
Jun 2011

96000 mi

US $300
Replaced leaking Evaporator core and accumulator. Went to have it recharged and learned needed to replace more parts. Also did brakes all around. 
Jul 2011

97000 mi

US $175
Replaced suction hose and one liquid hose. Vacuumed and recharged system. Replaced accumulator, suction hose, and one liquid hose. Vacuumed and recharged system. 
Dec 2011

103000 mi

US $40
Hesitant downshifting when coasting - replaced throttle position sensor that had clearly failed. Smoother acceleration and mild relief of shifting problem. Update: later fixed hesitation when found a bad plug wire. 
Jul 2012

108300 mi

US $100
Replaced wheel bearings (as part of drum assembly) while doing rear brakes. Steadier/smoother ride - it was time. 
Mar 2013

116000 mi
Had to replace both rear drums due to bearing failure - second replacement within 12 months. Napa parts replaced under warranty. 
Ford Focus in Wisconsin, United States
Mar 2016 - Jun 2017
Mar 2017

155000 mi

US $100
Seized calliper. Replaced it and replaced pads on both sides 
Ford Focus in Indiana, United States
Feb 2012 - Jun 2013
Sep 2012

142010 mi

US $3044
Transmission replaced after going completely out. 
Ford Focus in Maine, United States
Oct 2009 - Feb 2012
Apr 2009

99000 mi

US $220
Inspection Sticker Sway Bar Linkage on passenger and driver sides Fuel Filter 
May 2009

105000 mi

US $169
timing belt & serpetine belt & plugs/wires because of a misfiring spark plug 
Sep 2011

139000 mi

US $100
Crankshaft Sensor went bad and needed to be replaced. After replacement, car has been running fine. 
Feb 2012

143000 mi
entire exhaust system, heat shield for exhaust heater blower motor left side ball joint 
Ford Focus in New York, United States
Dec 2008 - Oct 2015
Nov 2008

47500 mi

US $700
Rear door handles/locks 
Aug 2009

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. 
Jun 2010

70000 mi

US $80
Sway bar links were worn out. 
Nov 2010

76700 mi

US $13
Coolant Temperature Sensor needed to be replaced - was running too cool 
Nov 2011

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. 
Feb 2012

90000 mi

US $260
Left front wheel bearing making a loud roar. 
Jul 2012

93300 mi

US $56
Rough starts and rough idle. Fuel pump replaced. Cracked head gasket. Nothing done yet 
Aug 2012

93900 mi

US $800
Engine had cracked head gasket. Cause unknown. Had the heads resurfaced and repaired using a head gasket kit. 
Jan 2013

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. 
Mar 2015

118000 mi
Cylinder 2 misfiring. Spark plugs, wires, and ignition coil replaced. 
Apr 2015

118300 mi

US $385
alternator died 
Oct 2015

123000 mi

US $325
Radiator hoses were dry rotted. Water pump died. Decided to not replace. 
Ford Focus in Connecticut, United States
Jul 2010 - Sep 2014
Sep 2010

53000 mi

US $457
car was misfiring and ignition coil and ignition wires replaced 
Oct 2010

54000 mi

US $175
EGR tube had split by exhaust manifold, tube and gasket were replaced. Parts were purchased from Ford dealer by local shop. 
Dec 2011

62000 mi

US $110
error code requiring fuel cap to be replaced 
Mar 2012

64000 mi

US $100
replaced power window regulator of rear window 
Dec 2012

70000 mi

US $260
motor mount needed to be replaced P0456 failure code 
May 2014

80000 mi

US $500
replaced solenoid for overdrive. Car would not always shift into overdrive 
Ford Focus in North Carolina, United States
Jun 2012 - Sep 2016
Sep 2012

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 
May 2014

158000 mi

US $500
timing belt tensioner failed. 
Aug 2015

177000 mi

US $450
water pump started leaking, replaced 
Ford Focus in Georgia, United States
Nov 2013 - Jan 2019
Jan 2014

66000 mi

US $900
Clutch replaced 

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2003 Ford Focus 4dr Sedan

Ford Focus in New York, United States
Mar 2017 - Apr 2017
Apr 2017

93000 mi

US $65
Replace gasket including grommets 

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2003 Ford Focus 4dr Hatch

170-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD

Ford Focus in Oklahoma, United States
Feb 2009 - Nov 2014
Mar 2013

116000 mi

US $550
Alternator failed and was replaced. 
Nov 2014

136000 mi

US $1200
Splined center hole on the clutch disc wore smooth. Had to replace disc. Thermostat housing cracked and leaking. 
Ford Focus in Florida, United States
- Oct 2008
Apr 2006

21334 mi

US $4679
Replace Flywheel and Clutch Assembly. Failure damaged splines on transaxle so it was replaced also. 
Oct 2008

65034 mi

US $1245
Dual-mass Flywheel again failed and was replaced along with clutch assembly. 
Ford Focus in Texas, United States
Mar 2011 - Feb 2012
Mar 2011

68500 mi

US $750
Axle and half shaft replacement for the left front wheel.  
Apr 2011

69002 mi

US $165
Thermostat housing and a temp sensor. Thermostat housing and a temp sensor. 
Feb 2012

71000 mi
Transmission shift bushing, clutch master cylinder, and drivers side CV axle needed replacing. This was primarily the reason for trading it in along with the high car payment. 
Ford Focus in Georgia, United States
Oct 2014 - Nov 2014
Nov 2014

113000 mi

US $50
Clutch master cylinder leaking break fluid when depressed. Replaced part and bled the system. 
Ford Focus in Maryland, United States
Jan 2008 - Sep 2011
Aug 2008

57000 mi

US $600
Rear wiper motor crapped out, wiper stopped during use in the middle of the rear window. 
Jan 2009

62000 mi

US $520
Front wipers occasionally failed to operate. 
Jan 2011

95000 mi

US $900
Heat shield over cat was loose. Shield was removed as dealer suggested proper repair would have required a new cat. Throttle was sticking, particularly in cold weather, on tip-in. At open throttle (to any degree), sticking would not occur, but opening closed throttle would require abnormal force. Throttle body was dirty, system was cleaned. Parking brake sticking in sub-freezing temps. Cable was to be replaced, but a lube and anti-seize application appears to have solved the problem, so no replacement was done. Heat failing to work initially, but root cause was sticking thermostat. Thermostat replaced. Passenger side bulb out. Lights are SVT optional HID bulbs. Dealer was having trouble finding a bulb, asked me to try to source a bulb cheaper than his best quote. To be installed this week. 
Feb 2011

96700 mi
Bulb installed. 
Sep 2011

108000 mi
Focus SVT decided that it was tired of being a car and would rather be a bonfire. It always had a flair for the dramatic. Totaled. 

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2003 Ford Focus 4dr Hatch

130-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD

Ford Focus in Alberta, Canada
Jan 2010 - Nov 2010
Feb 2010

60760 mi

C $400
Clutch master cylinder was leaking fluid inside the car. Cylinder was replaced. Front spring broke. Had to replace both front springs. 
Nov 2010

63860 mi

C $15
Less that 1/2 the strips on the rear defroster work. I tried fixing it with a kit, got a couple to work but would need to take one or two more attempts to fix the problem I think. 
Ford Focus in Nevada, United States
Aug 2003 - Mar 2010
Jul 2003

5000 mi
AF/FM CD system LCD read out deffective FREE under warranty 
Jun 2005

24000 mi
Cooling Fan loose and cut hole in radiator causing leak of coolant (fixed under warranty) 
Jul 2005

24500 mi
Air Flow sensor defective FREE under warranty 
Feb 2007

34000 mi

US $900
Ignition Lock defective unable to unlock 
Jun 2008

70000 mi

US $250
Right Engine Mount broken 
May 2009

85000 mi

US $450
Front Struts - worn out causing excessive front tire wear 
Sep 2009

98000 mi

US $98
Cracked and leaking coolant expansion tank Cracked and Leaking coolant expansion tank 
Nov 2009

98825 mi
Timing chain skipped timing on OHC, engine dead 
Ford Focus in New York, United States
Jun 2014 - Nov 2015
Aug 2014

153000 mi

US $65
Noticed a burning brake smell when driving, left front caliper slide pins seized. As it was the original part, I replaced the entire caliper. 
Oct 2014

153800 mi

US $180
I was traveling when I noticed a load roaring noise, which was a failed wheel bearing. As I was out of town, I paid a local garage to complete the repair. Changed over to winter wheels and noticed play in the front end. Replaced both outer tie rod ends and alignment performed. 
Mar 2015

160000 mi
Noticed a slight burning brake smell after driving the car a few times. Right front brake caliper (piston/seal interface) had failed. As I had recently replaced this part, the local parts company exchanged the part under warranty. 
Jul 2015

164300 mi

US $425
Noticed the typical roaring noise at speed. Mechanic confirmed my thought of wheel bearing. Front driver side bearing and hub knuckle replaced. 
Ford Focus in Ontario, Canada
Apr 2013 - Mar 2020
Oct 2015

141240 mi

C $440
Replaced both rear wheel bearing assemblies including spindles due to normal wear. Replaced rear springs due to breakage. 
Mar 2016

145700 mi

C $160
Both factory original outer tie rod ends loose, replaced. 
Jul 2016

151460 mi

C $200
Replaced leaking flex pipe. 
Aug 2016

153760 mi

C $70
Replaced blown heater coolant tube (on top of radiator). Replaced defective rear wheel bearing. 
Oct 2016

156820 mi

C $50
Replaced lower torque mount and driver's side transmission mount. Did not replace hydraulic engine mount on passenger's side, noise persists. Replaced passenger side hydraulic engine mount with aftermarket part. Resolved engine noise and vibration for about 3000kms and failed. Garbage part, should've known better. 
Dec 2016

159960 mi
Replaced aftermarket passengers side engine mount with part from Ford, engine noise and vibration eliminated. 
Feb 2017

163060 mi

C $150
Replaced right (pass. side) wheel bearing due to imminent failure. Had to replace ABS sensor that was seized into hub during job. Had to repair ABS sensor harness connector due to wire failure during disassembly, wire was corroded. Replaced right (pass. side) front control arm due to excessive play in rubber bushings. Original factory part replaced with Moog part. 
Apr 2017

165788 mi

C $80
Replaced left (driver's side) control arm. Original equipment replaced with Moog part. Rubber bushings were failing. 
May 2017

169260 mi
EGR valve vacuum input plate disintegrated from rust, CEL on indicating low/no EGR flow. Rerouted EGR vacuum line and temporarily bypassed EGR system. This resolved an unidentified rough idle and acceleration issues, likely caused by a vacuum leak created by the rusted EGR valve. Improved drivability as a result. 
Nov 2017

177940 mi

C $200
Replaced aftermarket lower torque strut that failed less than a year after install. Replaced with genuine Ford part. Should’ve known better. 
Mar 2018

182280 mi

C $30
Replaced faulty EGR vacuum solenoid. 
May 2018

185380 mi

C $100
Replaced rear passenger wheel bearing. Failure seems to be due to the original dust cap not being sealed. Significant rust under the cap due to water and salt intrusion. Replaced again with aftermarket parts. 
Ford Focus in Michigan, United States
Dec 2008 - Dec 2016
Sep 2010

56000 mi

US $100
Went in for 60K service and brake issue. Dealership also diagnosed leaking cam cover gasket. rear hub bearing cap replaced. 
Jul 2011

64000 mi

US $750
Front road spring broken - vehicle taken to shop for replacement along with 4 new wheels due to 2 damaged rims from pot hole damage. (changing all 4 wheels was same price as 2 new "OEM" wheels that are not robust.) 
Feb 2015

78000 mi

US $50
Sway bar link seized and had to be replaced. Replaced both sides. 
Nov 2016

84300 mi

US $150
Engine oil leak. Strange noise - AC clutch engaging / disengaging. AC recharge kit was purchased and used to recharge refrigerant. 
Ford Focus in British Columbia, Canada
Dec 2006 - Mar 2011
Mar 2006

34658 mi
Fuel pump and sender replaced in response to check engine light coming on numerous occasions after refueling. Covered under warranty. 
Nov 2006

43623 mi

C $221
To correct annoying rattle just over 3000 RPM, exhaust flex pipe replacement. This was an ongoing annoyance, just couldn't pinpoint the source. If I had made an issue sooner, would have been warranty. 
Sep 2007

55800 mi

C $52
Rattle in front suspension, over bumps; replaced both links for front stabilizer bar. Price is parts only, installed myself. 
Nov 2007

57970 mi

C $184
Replace clutch master cylinder due to fluid leak (on floor mat.) 
Feb 2008

60636 mi

C $360
Ignition coil pack and connector failure. Limped to dealer on 2 cylinders. Ignition coil pack and connector failure. Limped to dealer on 2 cylinders. 
Apr 2009

72540 mi
Tilt & Telescopic steering wheel lever would not stay in place at times and the wheel would move if not in exactly right position. I used to work at this dealership as parts manager, and was not charged. Cleaned & adjusted mechanism. 
May 2009

73780 mi

C $165
Rattling serpentine belt tensioner. Replaced by dealer. Front stabilizer bar link replaced AGAIN! Rattle when going over bumps. replaced and problem fixed. Just over parts warranty period, so the OE parts used last time were even worse than the originals. GRRR. 
Oct 2009

76260 mi

C $100
Replaced front struts and one front sway bar end link again, under extended warranty. The sway bar links are a constant problem on Focus. 
Mar 2010

81220 mi

C $100
Engine vibration when cold only, Replace RH engine mount. Concern fixed. Tech also found RH axle center support Bearing worn; replaced at same time, paid one deductible. Rh axle shaft support bearing replaced. 
Feb 2011

88040 mi

C $150
Noisy RF wheel Bearing, replaced. Upon checking, R. axle support bearing was replaced (again) under parts warranty, so part of total labor was covered. Also replaced inner RF axle seal, as it was weeping. 
Ford Focus in Ontario, Canada
Oct 2010 - Sep 2016
Mar 2011

104160 mi

C $230
front passenger wheel bearing. it was original. 
Nov 2011

119040 mi

C $150
Regular maintenance, original egr valve went. easily replaced, made a big difference on my mpg. 
Jun 2013

143220 mi

C $118
Right rear wheel bearing gone @230k km. General wear. 
Sep 2013

145700 mi

C $400
Leaking power steering high pressure pipe Rear wheel bearing. All four have now been replaced since I owned the car 150k km. 
Mar 2014

149420 mi

C $100
Driver side rear wheel bearing malfunction. Out of warranty on part. New unit installed from a different manufacturer. 
Oct 2014

153640 mi

C $90
Driver side rear wheel bearing 
Sep 2015

166160 mi

C $156
Replaced coil. Coil was cracked and motor could not sustain load without missfiring. Also caused the speedometer to go crazy. 
Ford Focus in Ontario, Canada
Nov 2009 - Jun 2016
Mar 2009

34999 mi

C $200
front end noise required replacement of sway bars 
Nov 2009

37188 mi

C $25
horn is close to ground and fails after a few years (common repair for this car) 
Dec 2009

37200 mi

C $1
The exhaust heat shield was rattling around. The tin nuts corrode away... just reattached with new nuts 
Nov 2010

41540 mi

C $280
Needed new rear drums as the originals were out of round, reused pads, new bearings with drums 
Jun 2012

55289 mi

C $280
A/C line corroded through at a cheap steel clip causing cathodic corrosion (note to owners, you can remove the cheap steel clips (2) - they are installed only for ease of assembly at the factory) 
Feb 2013

63612 mi

C $650
Clutch master cylinder leaking onto rubber floormat. 
Nov 2013

77500 mi

C $65
Replaced valve cover gasket (dried out and minor leak) - self 
Apr 2014

83080 mi
Repaired ignition coil harness - wire corroded, detached from connector plug. Second wire to fail at a connector plug. Got home on two cylinders, spliced in a wire. Seems a common issue with this car.... Outer tie rod end worn - noticeable play. Replaced with Moog parts (nice). Repaired ignition coil harness - wire corroded, detached from connector plug. Second wire to fail at a connector plug. Got home on two cylinders, spliced in a wire. Seems a common issue with this car.... 
Nov 2015

93000 mi

C $500
Replaced alternator 
Ford Focus in Missouri, United States
Jan 2008 - May 2011
Feb 2009

105000 mi

US $60
Thermostat housing cracked and leaked around o-ring. Thermostat housing replaced by owner. 
Jul 2009

110000 mi

US $175
Alternator replaced 
Nov 2009

116000 mi

US $25
Front sway bar end links 
Feb 2011

132700 mi

US $100
Factory stereo died (Blaupunkt). Replaced with an aftermarket unit (Pioneer). 
Apr 2011

136000 mi
Both front coil springs broke and were replaced under warranty due to factory defect. Common problem so covered by ford on Focus up to 10 year or 150K miles. Both front coil springs broke and were replaced under warranty due to factory defect. Common problem so covered by ford on Focus up to 10 year or 150K miles. 

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2003 Ford Focus 4dr Hatch

130-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

Ford Focus in California, United States
Oct 2012 - Jul 2013
Mar 2013

156000 mi

US $800
Auto tranny died. Replaced with junkyard tranny. 
Jul 2013

161000 mi

US $300
P0340 camshaft position sensor code. The root problem was a worn and wobbly crank pulley. The wobble caused an uneven crank pulse which the OBD software misinterpreted as a bad cam sensor. 

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2003 Ford Focus 4dr Hatch

110-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

Ford Focus in Arizona, United States
Dec 2016 - Jun 2018
Apr 2017

163000 mi

US $25
I replaced the front brake pads 
Sep 2017

166000 mi

US $25
Thermostat housing cracked and coolant was leaking out as fast as I was putting it in. Idler pulley seized up and threw my serpentine belt. Had to be towed home at 5 am costing 105 dollars. 
Jun 2018

169000 mi

US $300
Had to replace something to do with the ac that stopped the freon from leaking out by the passenger side wheel. Front driver side and front passenger side Lower control arms replaced Power steering reservoir replaced The head gasket seals and the symptoms were mixed oil coolant leaking under car. 
Ford Focus in Texas, United States
Dec 2014 - Sep 2016
Sep 2015

113000 mi

US $280
compressor clutch...replaced whole unit 
Feb 2016

117000 mi
Unknown, phantom electrical problem blew a 30 amp fuse, car stopped on freeway - twice! Replaced with a larger, 50 amp fuse. No problems since. New battery 4-9-16. 

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2003 Ford Focus 4-door

4-cylinder automatic 2WD

Ford Focus in Florida, United States
Oct 2011 - Feb 2013
Dec 2011

95000 mi

US $465
Replace drums, shoes, and brake lines. Replace wheel bearings. 
May 2012

99500 mi

US $104
Replaced imrc vacuum selenoid 
Aug 2012

102300 mi

US $30
Replaced rear motor mount 
Oct 2012

102300 mi

US $100
Replaced wiper motor 

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2003 Ford Focus 2dr Hatch

170-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD

Ford Focus in Ohio, United States
Mar 2008 - Feb 2011
Jun 2009

51000 mi

US $30
Front Sway bar end-links came loose. Replaced with Moog components. This is a known and common issue on this platform.  
Jul 2009

52000 mi

US $350
The seal from the high pressure line to the power steering pump failed.  
Jul 2010

65000 mi
Fixed coolant hose leak, thermostat leak, and leaking valve cover. 
Ford Focus in Vermont, United States
Jul 2012 - Oct 2012
Oct 2012

62000 mi

US $65
Faulty 02 Sensor - Replaced 
Ford Focus in Massachusetts, United States
Mar 2016 - Mar 2016
Mar 2016

127000 mi

US $430
CV boots ripped; replaced axles and axle seals. driver side wheel bearing disintegrated. resulted in axle snapping. Passenger knuckle ball joint hole was oblonged and no longer held the ball joint tightly. replaced passenger side knuckle and both bearings and hub assemblies 
Ford Focus in Washington, United States
Jun 2010 - Mar 2013
Jul 2011

81200 mi

US $500
Water pump impeller broke apart resulting in uncontrolled water temperature when driven, was able to drive short distances and shut off and cool down and make it to repair facility. 
Ford Focus in Tennessee, United States
Dec 2004 - Jan 2022
Oct 2004

8000 mi
The car would occasionally stall when bringing the vehicle to a stop. The computer was recalibrated, and mostly solved the problem. 
Mar 2008

40000 mi

US $100
The mist feature of the wiper switch no longer stopped the wipers in the down position. The in-dash CD changer jammed. The wiper motor and CD changer were both replaced under extended warranty. 
Jun 2009

60000 mi

US $2
An o-ring on the thermostat housing started leaking. I replaced the O-ring. 
Jun 2015

115000 mi

US $200
Alternator failed. Failure was slow and progressive. Alternator continued to put out positive voltage and current, but not enough to make up what was used. At repair, alt put out 11.5V max. 
Sep 2016

123000 mi

US $40
Aftermarket control arm bushings were worn out. 
Dec 2021

136000 mi

US $100
Failing battery replaced with new AGM XS Power battery. 
Ford Focus in New Mexico, United States
Feb 2008 - Nov 2014
Jun 2008

40000 mi

US $95
I had a locksmith replace the defective ignition cylinder every Focus built between 2000 and 2005 came equipped with. It should be a recall but Ford has refused. A class action lawsuit is being filed. 
Jan 2009

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. 
Dec 2010

58000 mi

US $340
Clutch master cylinder was replaced; again. 
Feb 2011

60000 mi
Junk plastic thermostat housing cracked again and had to be replaced. Replaced with another junk plastic thermostat housing.  
Sep 2013

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. 
Ford Focus in Alabama, United States
Jan 2012 - Jan 2022
Nov 2012

97400 mi

US $15
Front Wiper Relay Non-functional, replaced 
Jun 2013

104000 mi

US $25
Hood release cable broken and replaced 
Aug 2013

105000 mi

US $60
Stripped bleed screw in LR caliper. Thread kits did not work, needed to replace caliper 
Apr 2014

110300 mi

US $50
Bad alternator. Was Duralast lifetime warranty installed in 2008, replacing original. New pigtail/connector also installed in 2008. No cost to replace part. Also replaced serpentine belt. Terrible misfire only under load. CEL did not show up until ~3 key cycles later. Bad coil connector, factory wiring was pulled too tight and broke, causing to run on 2 cylinders. Replaced connector and pigtail. Also replaced fuel filter. 
Sep 2014

114000 mi

US $12
Rattle in rear hatch. License plate lamp lens had broken and was hanging by wires. Repaired with new lens. CEL for O2 sensor. Noticed broken wiring near O2 sensor connector. Connector was disassembled, wiring soldered and reassembled. No parts replaced. 
Apr 2015

118300 mi
CEL for O2 sensor slow response. Fixed by oil change (4000 mi since previous) 
Dec 2015

124000 mi
Rear brake caliper frozen on sliding pins. Removed, cleaned, and re-greased pin and bore. 
Apr 2016

128200 mi

US $30
Replace rear wheel bearings 
Jul 2016

129300 mi
Torn shift boot. Re-stitched and conditioned dried leather. 
Nov 2016

132700 mi

US $3
Speedometer and Odometer not working when cold. Worked fine when warmed up. Removed and cleaned metal shavings from sensor. Issue has not returned. 
Apr 2017

137000 mi
CEL for IMRC. Cleaned MAF, air filter, throttle body, IAC. CEL is still intermittent 
Sep 2017

141000 mi

US $4
Water leak, dripping from headliner, traced to upper windshield. Removed headliner and siliconed inside of windshield. Seems to be holding so far. Suspect that windshield was previously replaced incorrectly. 
Mar 2018

147000 mi

US $100
Tensioner pulley locked up. Replaced tensioner, idler, belt 
May 2018

149000 mi

US $25
Replace rear wheel bearing and inner seal Replace lower engine/trans mount 
Jul 2021

177000 mi

US $25
Coolant crossover pipe 

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2003 Ford Focus 2dr Hatch

145-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed manual FWD

Ford Focus in Massachusetts, United States
Aug 2016 - Mar 2017
Mar 2017

123000 mi
Hesitation during acceleration below 2500rpm. Occasional near stall during warm starts. Haven't fixed yet. 
Ford Focus in Nevada, United States
Oct 2014 - Feb 2015
Oct 2014

89000 mi

US $388
Power steering pump needed replacement. 
Dec 2014

90000 mi

US $80
Check engine light would not turn off, mechanic cleaned throttle body. Check engine light came back on a month later. It pops on regularly 
Feb 2015

90000 mi
CEL issue not resolved. 

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2003 Ford Focus 2dr Hatch

130-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD

Ford Focus in Tennessee, United States
Oct 2011 - Dec 2016
May 2014

166000 mi

US $50
Replaced the left front wheel bearing. 
Jun 2014

167000 mi

US $130
Replaced starter 
May 2015

182000 mi

US $28
Replaced ignition coil to correct intermittent misfire. 
Sep 2016

202000 mi

US $150
Replaced PCV valve and hoses. Engin runs better but check engine light is still on. 
Dec 2016

202000 mi
CEL on 
Ford Focus in Oklahoma, United States
Apr 2006 - Jun 2011
May 2006

34500 mi
Ignition key lock in the steering column broke and was repaired under warranty. 
Jul 2007

75000 mi

US $600
Replaced clutch, pressure plate, and throwout bearing. The springs in the clutch broke. 
May 2009

104500 mi

US $187
Replaced starter. 
Jun 2009

108000 mi

US $150
Thermostat housing cracked and had to be replaced. 
Sep 2009

108000 mi

US $310
leaking water pump 
Aug 2010

127000 mi

US $150
Passenger side motor mount failed causing excessive vibration. 
Ford Focus in California, United States
Nov 2008 - Jan 2018
Oct 2008

58246 mi

US $502
Front Rotors, Bleed brake system, wheel stud, oil change, fuel filter.  
Jul 2009

63638 mi

US $115
road force balance to fix vibration. 
Dec 2009

70281 mi

US $245
Replaced Valve cover gasket. 
Dec 2010

82000 mi

US $1060
Alternator died.  Power steering pump leaking. Alternator died. Power steering pump leaking.  
Jan 2013

120500 mi

US $550
New struts and shocks 
Mar 2013

98000 mi

US $90
Rain leaked onto passenger floor. Replaced passenger side cowl between windshield and hood. Required purchase of glass setting butyl tape and new passenger cowl. 
Dec 2013

102000 mi

US $170
Thermostat would stay open and the car wouldn't get warm. 
Dec 2014

109000 mi

US $200
Stabilizer links needed to be replaced due to rattling. Thermostat housing replaced 
Dec 2015

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. 

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2003 Ford Focus 2dr Hatch

130-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

Ford Focus in Michigan, United States
Jul 2010 - Mar 2012
Aug 2010

99000 mi

US $50
Thermostat housing was leaking. The seal between the plastic housing and the engine head was broken. 
Nov 2010

103000 mi
Brake light wire was broken at the hinge of the back hatch. This caused the middle brake light to not work and the brake lights of the other two lights to always be on. 
Jul 2011

116000 mi

US $50
Rear motor mount was bad 

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2003 Ford Focus 2dr Hatch

110-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD

Ford Focus in Florida, United States
Oct 2010 - Jan 2012
Dec 2010

48000 mi

US $60
Passenger motor mount defective. 
Apr 2011

50000 mi

US $50
Replaced defective DDPFE valve, which controls EGR valve gases. 
Oct 2011

58000 mi

US $60
Replaced faulty ignition coil pack. replaced worn-out strut end links.  Also replaced rear transmission mount discovered to be defective while above repairs were made. 
Ford Focus in Vermont, United States
Dec 2013 - Oct 2017
Jan 2014

143000 mi

US $45
Bought this car cheap and to fix a couple things immediately. Replaced front passenger side wheel bearing. Replaced drivers window mechanism. I replaced the broken air filter box. Previous owner had broken it trying to remove the cover. I got the replacement at a salvage yard. 
Jun 2014

146000 mi

US $179
Power steering line started leaking and spraying ps fluid onto the engine. It did cause a small fire. Could have been catastrophic but I put it out quickly. 
Jul 2014

146300 mi

US $380
I replaced the cat and put on a cat back exhaust. 
Aug 2014

147000 mi

US $50
Replaced the oil pan. The old one had so much rust I was worried it might start leaking at any time. I replaced the flex pipe between the Cat and the Cat Back. 
Sep 2014

148000 mi

US $45
Replaced sway bar links. 
Oct 2014

148000 mi

US $335
Blew a brakeline in the rear. Needed to replace the lines, fittings on the backplate, and shoes. Parking brake cables were bad from when I got the car. 
Nov 2015

155100 mi

US $360
Drivers side Wheel bearing replaced Drivers side cv axle replaced due to torn boot. 
Jan 2016

157200 mi

US $70
Replaced battery 
Aug 2016

160000 mi

US $320
Replaced starter. 

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2003 Ford Focus 2dr Hatch

110-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

Ford Focus in Colorado, United States
Dec 2007 - Jun 2017
Dec 2015

114000 mi

US $900
bad alternator 

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2003 Ford Focus

4-cylinder automatic 2WD

Ford Focus in Indiana, United States
Mar 2009 - Apr 2012
Aug 2009

73000 mi
Coolant was leaking slowly out gasket on undercarriage. Gasket tightened. 
Oct 2009

77000 mi

US $80
rear sway bar loose, bushings replaced to tighten 
Jul 2010

88000 mi

US $160
Noticed creaking noises under hard cornering. Front sway bar bushings were replaced and suspension lubed. 

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2002.5 Ford Focus 4dr Wagon

130-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

Ford Focus in California, United States
Apr 2011 - Mar 2014
Jun 2011

130000 mi

US $150
Car had a rattle sound in the body, I thought is was something else. but ended up being a sound inside the strut.  
Mar 2014

160000 mi

US $600
Power Steering went out. 

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2002.5 Ford Focus 4dr Wagon

110-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

Ford Focus in New Brunswick, Canada
Dec 2015 - Jun 2016
Dec 2015

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. 

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2002 Ford Focus

Engine not specified

Ford Focus in Ontario, Canada
Apr 2013 - May 2013
May 2013

99200 mi
The oil pan was leaking. This is a very expensive repTair as the only way to access it was to remove the muffler. The muffler was an original - an unusual occurence for this rust city (Ottawa) - and there was every chance that it would cause it to break Since there was significant rust damage to the rocker panels - despite rust proofing - I decided to let it go. 
Ford Focus in Tennessee, United States
May 2010 - Jun 2011
Jun 2010

59000 mi

US $400
clutch fluid leaking 
Ford Focus in Minnesota, United States
May 2010 - Jun 2011
Jun 2010

43000 mi

US $505
Rear wheel bearing, drum and spindle. 
Ford Focus in Oklahoma, United States
Dec 2009 - Jun 2011
Feb 2010

70000 mi

US $100
Steering Lock 

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2002 Ford Focus 4dr Wagon

130-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD

Ford Focus in Kansas, United States
Sep 2011 - Sep 2012
Nov 2011

124000 mi
broken motor mount 

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2002 Ford Focus 4dr Wagon

130-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

Ford Focus in Alberta, Canada
Jan 2011 - Feb 2012
Dec 2011

88040 mi
Rear wheel bearings had completely failed after only 8000km 
Ford Focus in California, United States
May 2014 - Jun 2014
Jun 2014

155000 mi

US $60
crack in oil pan 
Ford Focus in Alberta, Canada
May 2013 - Jul 2014
Jul 2014

132680 mi

C $800
replaced front struts replaced fuel pump and fuel filter 
Ford Focus in South Carolina, United States
Apr 2013 - Oct 2021
Jun 2014

170000 mi

US $25
Oil pan gasket leaking. Had replaced. Valve cover gasket leaking. I replaced it. 
Sep 2014

172000 mi

US $400
Water pump and serpentine belt replaced 
Jan 2015

US $300
Left rear wheel bearing had to be replaced. Also, front sway bar links replaced 
Apr 2015

177200 mi

US $150
The OEM flex-tube header pipe had to be replaced. The hangers were broken and had to be repaired. 
Feb 2016

183000 mi

US $700
Right rear wheel bearing had to be replaced. Both front wheel bearings were replaced. 
Jul 2016

187300 mi

US $260
Thermostat housing cracked. Major loss of coolant ensued. 
Oct 2016

189000 mi

US $305
Alternator died. Had it replaced, as well as the serpentine belt. 
Jan 2018

200000 mi

US $2200
Original transmission gave up the ghost at 200,000 miles. Got it replaced with a used transmission. 
Ford Focus in Texas, United States
- Jun 2009
Apr 2005

60000 mi
Power Steering failed. Replaced under extended warranty. 
Sep 2008

72000 mi
Rear power driver's side window failed. Replaced under extended warranty. 
Jun 2009

78000 mi

US $30
Glass in driver's side mirror fell out. Replaced side mirror assembly myself for $30. 

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2002 Ford Focus 4dr Wagon

110-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD

Ford Focus in Colorado, United States
Apr 2011 - Jul 2018
May 2011

87000 mi

US $900
Replaced Shocks and struts,sway bar ends 
Dec 2011

96000 mi

US $450
Replacing leaking Clutch master cylinder 
Oct 2014

107000 mi

US $600
replace alternator 
Jan 2016

120000 mi

US $1205
Replace rusted out rocker panel right side 
Jun 2017

130000 mi

US $261
Occasional squeak in rear brakes 
Jul 2018

136000 mi

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

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2002 Ford Focus 4dr Wagon

110-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

Ford Focus in Florida, United States
May 2012 - Jun 2013
Oct 2012

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. 
Ford Focus in New York, United States
Jan 2011 - Aug 2013
Apr 2011

49000 mi

US $40
Front sway bar links were loose and making noise. Replaced with improved aftermarket parts 
Jul 2012

55200 mi

US $75
Dropped pan and replaced fluid and filter 
Aug 2013

58000 mi

US $1000
Struts and stabilizer links had to be replaced 
Ford Focus in Quebec, Canada
Feb 2011 - Nov 2012
Mar 2011

50840 mi

C $1000
Engine thermostat housing was leaking engine coolant, coolant not reaching heater, no heating in car. 
Dec 2011

58900 mi

C $800
Alternator was changed Most of the exhaust was replaced, except catalytic converter 
Jun 2012

61380 mi

C $400
Replaced right front ball bearings 
Oct 2012

63240 mi

C $300
Replaced a part 
Ford Focus in Ontario, Canada
Sep 2007 - Apr 2013
May 2008

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. 
Jun 2008

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). 
Nov 2008

55800 mi

C $650
Removed and replaced valved gasket cover. Emergency brake cables replaced - discovered they were seized when rear brakes were being serviced 
Mar 2010

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. 
Jan 2012

78740 mi

C $140
During routine brake maintenance (rear drum replacement), found leaking rear wheel cylinder. replaced both at rear. 
Apr 2013

86800 mi
Both front wheel bearings need replacing, along with stablilizers and tie rod ends. 

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2002 Ford Focus 4dr Sedan

130-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD

Ford Focus in Michigan, United States
Mar 2009 - May 2011
Apr 2009

105000 mi

US $400
Replaced leaking thermostat housing and thermostat. Replaced leaking valve cover gasket. 
Oct 2010

118000 mi

US $650
Replaced right hand axle shaft and intermediate bearing. Replaced right hand wheel bearing. Replaced right hand brake caliper. replaced front rotors and brake pads. replaced right hand axle shaft and intermediate bearing,, replaced right hand wheel bearing. replaced right hand brake caliper. replaced front rotors and brake pads. 
Ford Focus in California, United States
May 2013 - Oct 2014
Jun 2014

178000 mi

US $350
Replaced Alternator. Had to remove Passenger engine mount to remove and replace. 
Ford Focus in California, United States
Dec 2012 - Nov 2016
May 2013

189900 mi

US $500
The original Timing belt broke after 189,000. We had a good run. Luckily the Zetec in a non-interference engine so I was back up after one day in the shop. 
Dec 2015

240000 mi

US $100
Had to replace the clutch master cylinder. 
Nov 2016

248000 mi
I think the head gasket finally went. I could barley drive it up steep incline. I donated it to kvcr. 
Ford Focus in California, United States
May 2009 - Dec 2013
Mar 2010

109000 mi

US $37
There was a squeaking and cracking noise coming from the front of the car when going over small bumps and when steering. Discovered that it was a worn out stabilizer bar end link. Cost $37 for the part at dealership and took basic tools to replace. 
Apr 2010

109000 mi

US $160
Steering rack developed a major leak. Replaced the rack. As soon as the steering rack was replaced, the power steering pump developed a major leak. It was replaced. 
Sep 2011

122000 mi

US $70
The thermostat housing began leaking moderately so I replaced it along with the water outlet. This seems to be a problem spot for Zetec engines. 
Oct 2011

122800 mi

US $93
The cooling fan resistor shorted. Car would overheat when sitting idle for a few minutes. Fans come on when AC is going so that meant fuses and relays were fine. I replaced with OEM piece and also had to replace the pigtail connection. 
Feb 2012

127000 mi

US $400
Clutch finally gave out. I personally replaced it along with the flywheel.  Also replaced upper and lower pan gaskets, rear main seal. And both tie rod ends. 
Apr 2012

128000 mi

US $20
Thin shock mount on rear passenger shock flattened and caused knocking noises on rough pavement. Replaced both thick and thin mounts and all good now. 
Jan 2013

127300 mi

US $100
PCV hose collapsed causing a blocked hose causing oil leakage through valve cover gasket. 
Ford Focus in Ohio, United States
Jan 2015 - Aug 2016
Mar 2015

87000 mi

US $52
Caliper glide pins froze on drivers side front wheel. Replaced caliper pins, rotor, and brake pads 
Jun 2015

88000 mi

US $700
Ac system would not hold a charge. Ac condenser was replaced. 
Aug 2015

89000 mi

US $50
Thermostat housing failed. Drained coolant, replaced thermostat housing, and flushed coolant system. 
Ford Focus in Missouri, United States
Feb 2014 - Nov 2016
Feb 2014

104000 mi

US $300
Car was making loud squealing noise at highway speeds. Left rear wheel bearing shot. Replaced. 
Mar 2014

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. 
Jun 2014

105000 mi

US $1047
Car was occasionally surging, like something was slipping. Replaced clutch, problem continues. 
Sep 2014

105000 mi

US $491
Car was running rough and sluggish and surging. Mechanic found burned ignition wire and related issues. 
Jun 2015

116000 mi

US $180
AC system has developed slow leak. Recharged coolant. 
Sep 2015

120000 mi

US $450
#4 Ignition coil burned up. 
Ford Focus in Florida, United States
Apr 2015 - May 2015
May 2015

174000 mi

US $50
Rear bearing broke. Replace the entire drum 

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2002 Ford Focus 4dr Sedan

130-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

Ford Focus in Illinois, United States
Jun 2014 - Jul 2014
Jun 2014

119000 mi

US $715
Alternator needed to be replaced. Car died in driveway. 
Jul 2014

119000 mi

US $550
Car started to smoke while driving pulled over and had billowing white smoke from radiator fluid leaking all over the place. There was a broken plastic connector. 
Ford Focus in North Carolina, United States
Nov 2009 - Jun 2011
Sep 2009

128000 mi

US $408
Ignition switch locked up. Had to order a whole new one. 
Ford Focus in Missouri, United States
Aug 2008 - Mar 2010
Jan 2008

90000 mi

US $1750
Transmission rebuild 
Sep 2009

122000 mi

US $310
Rough Idle and popping noises during acceleration. MAF Sensor failure. 
Ford Focus in Georgia, United States
Jun 2004 - Jul 2016
Feb 2004

28625 mi

US $250
Not sure what problem was - likely warped rotors (Cost Estimated - warranty) 
Jul 2004

35417 mi

US $150
Failure, not a cosmetic issue. (Cost Estimated.) Fuel Pump replaced (cost estimated). 
Jun 2005

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. 
Jul 2005

48103 mi

US $400
HEGO Sensor (Heated Exhaust Gas Oxygen?) (Warranty - Cost Estimated). Passenger Door Actuator (non-cosmetic)(Cost Estimated). Valve Cover Gasket (Cost Estimated) 
Jun 2007

69256 mi

US $300
LR and RF window Regulators replaced - warranty 
Nov 2007

73592 mi

US $442
Hood Release Cable and Hood Rod Bushing (Warranty, non-cosmetic). Left License Plate Bulb Replaced. RF Drive Axle - Warranty 
Jun 2008

79850 mi
RF Tire Repaired - Nail - Road Hazard Warranty. 
Jul 2008

80470 mi

US $50
Thermostat Housing and Thermostat Replaced - seepage. Known flaw, oil drips down on the plastic thermostat housing and expands the sealing O-Ring, causing the housing to crack and seep coolant. Best fix would be a Viton O-Ring or RTV. 
May 2009

89622 mi

US $175
The top front of the dash developed a spot that reflected into the windshield. Had the dash re-tinted at an upholstery shop. Alternator Replaced - Lifetime Warranty. 
Aug 2009

92100 mi

US $60
Headlight assemblies replaced. OEM headlights fogged and hazed, bought used headlights from someone who went aftermarket (Cost estimated.) 
Jan 2010

96970 mi

US $400
Front brake rotors and calipers replaced 
Aug 2010

102925 mi

US $70
Coil Pack Module Replaced (mis-fire) 
Mar 2011

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. 
Jun 2011

112300 mi

US $15
Replaced antenna with Metra CF-RMF2. OEM antenna rubber base was cracked and deteriorating. 
Sep 2011

114550 mi

US $50
Replaced Valve Cover Gasket - leaking 
Oct 2011

115080 mi

US $113
Replaced all three motor mounts. Used AutoZone parts - bad decision. 
Dec 2011

117250 mi

US $20
LR Tail Light replaced - also replaced the tail light socket - which cured the issue. (Initially, I installed LED bulbs, but the brake lights disable the cruise control and the turn signals hyperflash, so I removed them). 
Mar 2012

119950 mi

US $40
Battery replaced 40R-72 - pro-rated. 
Apr 2012

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. 
Aug 2012

123200 mi

US $118
Replaced AutoZone motor mount with Ford part. 
Oct 2012

125325 mi

US $80
Replaced failed AutoZone coil pack module with Ford part. 
Feb 2013

129447 mi

US $10
Gates Tensioner 38188 Gates Pulley 36200 Only tensioner failed, but I figured I should change the pulley while I was doing it. Stant 10837 Was getting a pending P0456 code. New cap fixed it for a year or so, but pending code eventually came back. 
Mar 2013

130232 mi
I wanted to paint the brake drum. When I tried to remove the wheel, one of the studs would just spin in the drum. NTB replaced the drum free of charge since they had installed the wheels last. 
Apr 2013

130330 mi

US $5
I was still having problems with the thermostat housing leaking. Since I had replaced it before and the old part wasn't bad, I decided to re-install the old part with some sealant on the housing. Ultimately, it didn't solve the issue. 
May 2013

137180 mi

US $5
I had put some used headlights on the car at 92K miles. Now the original RH headlight was in better shape than the new one, so I put it back. I repainted the center caps and touched up the wheels. Both were stop-gap fixes. 
Aug 2013

133536 mi

US $5
The hatch on the sedan is a poor design. Water leaks between the plastic and steel and shorts out the bulbs. I replace the burned out LED's with regular 6418's and added weatherstrip. Also re-installed the HMSL LED's. 
Sep 2013

134568 mi

US $40
Easy repair, but odd problem. Transmission shop couldn't diagnose in two days with car. Speedometer would stop working and transmission would overspeed. 
Mar 2014

138748 mi
Wheel bearing failed. Free since it was (just) under a year since it was replace before when they messed up the lug nuts. 
Apr 2014

139000 mi
Tire picked up a screw - road hazard warranty. 
May 2014

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. 
Sep 2014

143450 mi
Battery corrosion had rusted subframe below battery and was causing rust spots on driveway. Removed battery and spray-painted subframes. Also had to replace battery hold-down bolt and nut due to corrosion. Sanded ground points and added di-electric grease. Was having intermittent voltage problem - turned out to be battery issue. 
Oct 2014

144150 mi

US $5
Replaced RR power door lock actuator with Dorman 937-601. (Part actually failed a couple of years ago, but just now got around to fixing it.) Replaced left headlight bulb. 
Nov 2014

145050 mi

US $13
Brake pedal pad had worn down and become slippery. Replaced with F6DZ-2454-AA - $11.18. (Didn't make a huge difference, though. Keyless entry fob lettering had worn off. Replaced keypad with E-bay part for $0.65 
Dec 2014

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. 
Jan 2015

146500 mi

US $125
Replaced right headlight bulb. Replace PCV Valve for Oil Leakage, but the problem was actually the valve cover gasket. 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. 
Feb 2015

147659 mi

US $125
Replaced PCV elbow. The original 13-year old elbow cracked and broke when I replaced the PCV Valve earlier. Also replace the PCV valve with a Wells factory one. PCV rear hose was collapsed. Common Focus problem. Replaced hose. (Part came with PCV elbow and was included in previous price.) Replaced valve cover gasket to try and correct leak. Also replaced valve cover vent hose as preventive maintenance. Did not fix leak. Replaced leaking oil pressure switch - previously mis-diagnosed as oil pan gasket leak. 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. 
Mar 2015

149000 mi
Replaced lug nuts during brake pad replacement - caps fall off OEM lug nuts. Also removed and re-installed valve cover gasket - still leaking. Following non-reported pad replacement, tried to bleed brakes and replaced brake fluid in entire system. Re-positioned brake pad retaining clip and accidentally twisted brake hose. Took car to shop, they fixed hose and tried to bleed brakes and mis-diagnosed problem as master cylinder failure. 
Apr 2015

148978 mi

US $3
Brakes were successfully bled. Replaced wheel stud after NTB cross-threaded one and it broke on lug nut removal. Replaced wheel stud after NTB cross-threaded one and it broke on lug nut removal. Applied anti-seize on remaining wheel studs. 
May 2015

149678 mi

US $5
Center Console Armrest cover would not latch close. Added Traxxas 7449 RC car spring with 3 links cut and spray painted black to add pressure to latch. 
Jun 2015

150000 mi

US $2
Replaced plastic valve cover with used 1995 Contour valve cover, VS50460R Gasket and EC-757 Oil Cap to correct valve cover gasket leak. Minor leak at upper radiator pipe, not sure if hose or pipe. Removed spring clamp, cut portion of hose and replaced with worm clamp. Still leaks, will need to replace hoses. 
Oct 2015

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. 
Jan 2016

156400 mi

US $8
Replaced passenger headlight bulb. 
Apr 2016

158189 mi

US $4
Hood Support Rod Grommet Replaced Replaced high speed fan relay with spare. Radiator fan was not turning on. Fan motor was fine. Problem was not corrected. Hood Support Rod Grommet Replaced 
Jun 2016

163000 mi
Replaced low speed relay. Fan still not coming on. Major Power Steering Leak - not sure if hose or pump. Fan never fixed. 
Ford Focus in Missouri, United States
Apr 2008 - Apr 2010
May 2008

63000 mi
Thermostat housing loosened up leaking fluid tightened assembly. 
Ford Focus in Virginia, United States
Oct 2015 - Mar 2017
Nov 2015

136700 mi

US $500
INSPECTION AND SOME ISSUES WITH HEATER COIL [core], TIRES REPLACED 

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2002 Ford Focus 4dr Sedan

110-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD

Ford Focus in Illinois, United States
May 2014 - Apr 2017
Oct 2014

101200 mi

US $200
Brakes failed due to corroded rear brake line. Hydraulic fluid was lost. Needed to replace brakes lines and calipers. There was no warning when the brakes failed, and my son almost hit a school bus. 
Apr 2016

111000 mi
Frozen due to lack of driving. Had to rock car back and forth to free up. No tow, no charge. 
Apr 2017

116480 mi

US $100
Timing belt failed. Missed the required replacement at 10 years. Even though this is an interference engine, the engine survived and runs fine after the repair. Replace front Rotors and Pads, which were original since I purchased the car 7 years ago. 

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2002 Ford Focus 4dr Sedan

110-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

Ford Focus in Oregon, United States
Jun 2011 - Mar 2016
Jun 2012

77000 mi

US $900
Leaking sway bar, front sway bars and struts replaced. 
Sep 2012

79000 mi

US $50
Blower motor resistor needed replacing. 
Jun 2014

102000 mi

US $200
Air Intake hose developed a hole and needed replacing 
Ford Focus in Ontario, Canada
Aug 2010 - Sep 2010
Sep 2010

124029 mi

C $2000
2nd cylinder failed -valvetrain dropped valve train dropped - engine too expensive to repair. engine replacement recommended 
Ford Focus in Texas, United States
Oct 2010 - Jun 2011
Nov 2010

89000 mi

US $1000
Upper Motor Mount 
Ford Focus in New Jersey, United States
Sep 2010 - Dec 2015
Dec 2010

98000 mi

US $80
ENGINE RATTLES IN REVERSE. REPLACED BOTH FRONT ENGINE MOUNT AND REAR TRANSMISSION TORQUE STRUT. 
Dec 2011

107000 mi

US $20
Heater fan does not turn on. Replaced the heater blower motor resistor block. 
May 2012

113800 mi

US $1050
Replace worn out timing belt and water pump. Replaced defective EGR tube. 
Jun 2012

115000 mi
Airbag warning light stays on and the seat belt reminder chimes even with seat belt buckled. 
Jul 2012

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. 
Sep 2012

118000 mi

US $340
Constant seat belt minder chimes and airbag warning light. Replaced airbag monitor module and the seat belt pretensioner. 
Nov 2012

120000 mi

US $35
Cranks but doesn't start. STS replaced defective fuel pump. Found multiple cracks on the bottom of the coolant recovery tank that leak antifreeze. Not sure how the cracks were formed. There were no signs of impact of abrasions from the engine mount. Replaced with a new tank to stop coolant leaks. 
Feb 2014

147100 mi

US $55
OBD P0125. Thermostat stuck open. Replaced thermostat and gaskets. Eng. temp.turned to normal. OBD P0125 cleared. 
Sep 2014

158000 mi

US $80
Replaced both rear windows regulator assembly due to both broken sliders. The window motors are still good. 
Oct 2014

158700 mi

US $80
Vibration during idle, replaced engine mount located on near the passenger side front fender. 
Nov 2014

159000 mi

US $40
Engine vibrates and misfires and shown CEL P0300. Replace all (4) spark plugs and ignition wires. CEL and vibration/misfire cleared. 
Dec 2014

162000 mi

US $68
CEL P0303 returned. Replaced ignition coil and clear CEL to see if it resolves the misfire issue. 
Jun 2015

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. 
Aug 2015

170700 mi

US $528
Replaced noisy front drive side wheel bearing. Replaced lower control arm with ball joint due to growling noise. 
Ford Focus in Ontario, Canada
Jun 2009 - Apr 2012
Aug 2009

69440 mi

C $1100
Failed Alternator Broken Stabilizer bar Brake Pads and Rotors 
Ford Focus in Texas, United States
Apr 2010 - Oct 2011
Oct 2010

117500 mi

US $300
Stuck calipers condenser 
Jan 2011

120000 mi

US $100
Power window regulator for the third time 
Ford Focus in Arizona, United States
Dec 2015 - Jan 2016
Jan 2016

US $200
alternator replaced still has problems 
Ford Focus in Ontario, Canada
Nov 2012 - Aug 2013
Jul 2013

123380 mi

C $423
Alternator failed- no warning light in dash but it checks out o.k. 
Ford Focus in Oregon, United States
Feb 2009 - May 2009
Mar 2009

76000 mi
Window cable had come off of rack and gotten tangled with the window motor. Had to remove apparatus and re-set cable. 
May 2009

76000 mi

US $12
Replaced a wiper relay that had been bad for a year or so. 

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2002 Ford Focus 4dr Hatch

130-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD

Ford Focus in Washington, United States
Feb 2009 - Jun 2011
Jun 2010

120000 mi

US $2100
Window motor and operating switch had to be replaced. One brake light replaced. 
Jul 2010

121000 mi

US $359
Remote door locks would not work, and trunk would not open manually with key. 
Ford Focus in North Carolina, United States
Nov 2008 - May 2014
Apr 2009

125000 mi

US $200
Air conditioning stopped working, radiator fan resistor was at fault 
Jul 2010

137300 mi

US $100
Air conditioning leak - condensor 
Oct 2010

139500 mi

US $15
Window regulator plastic guide 
Mar 2011

146000 mi

US $220
Replaced control arm bushings for improved handling. But they turned out to be fine--instead an alignment issue. Alignment shops didn't fix because bolts seized--need better anti-corrosion coating. Had to cut through them with a sawzall. 
Nov 2012

160400 mi

US $250
Replaced fuel pump 
Dec 2013

173000 mi

US $17
Rear Window electric motor assembly, the plastic clip that retains the cables was broken. 
Mar 2014

178000 mi

US $225
Alternator failed, I replaced it. 
Ford Focus in Michigan, United States
Jul 2009 - Dec 2012
Jun 2010

127000 mi

US $500
damage to evap line 
Ford Focus in Kansas, United States
Jun 2012 - Jun 2014
Jul 2012

144000 mi

US $165
Purchased the car used knowing it needed some maintenance, Replaced worn front passengers side wheel bearing. $85 Replaced passenger side motor mount. Worn mount was transmitting engine vibration into the cabin. $80 
Nov 2012

146200 mi

US $12
PCV hose deteriorated and collapsed. Replaced Hose 
Jan 2013

147000 mi

US $40
Clutch master cylinder was leaking fluid inside the vehicle. Discovered fluid on the clutch pedal Replaced the Master cylinder assembly. 
Aug 2013

150300 mi

US $50
Passenger side rear power window regulator broke and had to be replaced. 
Ford Focus in Ontario, Canada
Nov 2011 - Jul 2013
Dec 2011

119660 mi

C $150
leaking clutch master cylinder 
Feb 2012

123360 mi

C $50
cleaned MAF sensor as engine idle is erratic and engine stalls when going to a stop cruise control refuses to engage 
Jun 2012

132680 mi

C $700
Hard time shifting to 1st gear and Reverse. Determined it was the release bearing as it was already making noise when i press the clutch but the noise disappears when i release the pedal 
Ford Focus in British Columbia, Canada
Sep 2011 - May 2014
Dec 2011

110980 mi

C $700
Had to replace front struts/shocks because spring snapped 
Oct 2012

114700 mi

C $700
Vehicle lost power to electrical systems whilst driving, all dials dropped to 0, lights went out etc. Possible alternator/battery problem. Unable to replicate during testing. Replaced battery and alternator. 

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2002 Ford Focus 4dr Hatch

130-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

Ford Focus in New Mexico, United States
Aug 2016 - Sep 2016
Sep 2016

158000 mi

US $536
Master cylinder failed dealer could not locate replacement Master cylinder replaced 
Ford Focus in Indiana, United States
Nov 2013 - Dec 2013
Dec 2013

103000 mi
Transmission failed. Spent $2500 and ten days in shop on rebuilt and it never was fixed. It kept kicking out of 3rd gear. The engine finally blew while I was trying to drive it back to the shop for the fourth time to have the transmission fixed. 
Ford Focus in North Carolina, United States
Aug 2013 - Jun 2014
Aug 2013

159000 mi

US $200
I recently had the DPFE and oxygen sensors replaced. 
Nov 2013

165000 mi

US $250
Replaced front end anti-sway bar links 

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2002 Ford Focus 4dr Hatch

110-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

Ford Focus in South Australia, Australia
Jan 2009 - Jul 2012
Feb 2009

37820 mi

A $800
Replacement of Alternator. 
Mar 2009

38440 mi

A $75
Overflow coolant bottle needed to be replaced. 

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2002 Ford Focus 4-door

4-cylinder manual 2WD

Ford Focus in New South Wales, Australia
Dec 2014 - Dec 2015
Dec 2014

66340 mi

A $50
Vehicle Speed Sensor failed and I replaced it with a spare part purchased from eBay. 

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2002 Ford Focus 4-door

4-cylinder automatic 2WD

Ford Focus in West Virginia, United States
Nov 2012 - Dec 2013
Feb 2013

79400 mi

US $150
Thermostat housing leaked. Valve cover gasket failed causing oil to hit the header and smoke. 
Ford Focus in Michigan, United States
May 2008 - Nov 2015
Jun 2009

152000 mi

US $650
fuel pump 
Ford Focus in Alabama, United States
Apr 2016 - Apr 2016
Apr 2016

US $160
The rear springs, sway bar, and tie rods (pretty much all suspension system) needed repair/replacement. I could only afford the tie rods.. i traded the car into the dealer. 

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2002 Ford Focus 2dr Hatch

170-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD

Ford Focus in New York, United States
Jun 2008 - Jan 2011
Jul 2008

48000 mi

US $70
When running, a/c leaks water into passenger footwell Horn inoperable. 
Sep 2008

50000 mi

US $100
Horn inoperable - blowing fuses. Replaced fuse and both high and low tone horns. 
Oct 2008

50000 mi

US $100
Horn Fixed 
Dec 2008

51000 mi

US $200
Broken pin on ECU harness. Loss of power under load. Pin replaced and harness repaired. 
Jan 2009

51000 mi

US $450
Charging system light illuminated. Alternator Replaced. 
Feb 2009

52000 mi
Check Engine Light illuminated for lean condition. Shop reset light and added injector cleaner to fuel. Light came back on 2 days later. 
Mar 2009

52000 mi

US $250
Upstream HEGO Sensor replaced. 2nd time in 12 months.  
Jun 2010

53000 mi

US $200
Water leak into passenger footwell in heavy rain a/o car wash. Repaired cabin air filter holder and replaced filter.  
Ford Focus in Northwest Territory, Canada
Feb 2008 - Jun 2011
Apr 2009

76880 mi

C $30
Thermostat housing plug. Rubber seal breaks down from heat and coolant will start leaking. New Thermostat does away with the plug. Common problem for SVT Focus. 
Jun 2010

80600 mi

C $250
Alternator. Second alternator in three years. Part had a life time warrenty. Paid only for labor 
Ford Focus in Virginia, United States
Sep 2008 - Mar 2010
Sep 2008

38000 mi

US $300
Clutch Master Cylinder Sway Bar Endlinks 
Oct 2008

41000 mi

US $200
Valve Cover Gasket replaced. Caused leading into spark plug reservior. 
Feb 2009

45000 mi

US $275
Rear wheel bearing failed. 
Ford Focus in California, United States
Sep 2007 - Oct 2012
Sep 2008

81000 mi

US $80
Thermostat housing lower plug leak. Plug removed, OEM washer replaced with new hi-temp washer. Apparently this is common on the Focus SVT, not sure about other Focus models. 
Jul 2012

134200 mi

US $85
Passenger door window regulator broke with a loud snap noise. Replaced it, works great. 
Sep 2012

135000 mi

US $200
There was horrible vibration in the cabin and steering wheel. Replacing the motor mounts fixed it. Ford OEM ONLY! The cheap ones I tried first did not work, the Ford OEM eliminated the vibrations. 
Oct 2012

135000 mi

US $20
Spark plug channel was full of oil, valve cover gasket was leaking. Ordered a Ford OEM gasket and replaced it. No more leak! 
Ford Focus in Ontario, Canada
- Mar 2008
Dec 2007

55180 mi

C $700
Rear brake rotors & pads, rear brake caliper 
Mar 2008

57040 mi

C $300
e-brake cable replacement 
Ford Focus in Illinois, United States
Feb 2008 - Jun 2011
Mar 2008

74000 mi

US $31
Cooling fan failure. 
Apr 2008

75000 mi
Blown heater hose. 
Jul 2010

108000 mi

US $500
Alternator. HVAC Blower Motor. Dual Stage Intake Controller. Sway bar end-links. 
Ford Focus in Ohio, United States
Aug 2012 - Dec 2012
Dec 2012

123000 mi
The last problem I had with the Focus was the air conditioning...it stopped working last summer. I took it to the shop, and they quoted me a repair cost that was over half the value of the car, so I decided not to fix it. I sold it instead :-) 
Ford Focus in Illinois, United States
Feb 2009 - Feb 2013
Mar 2009

40000 mi

US $500
Front struts and shocks needed replacement.  Rear wiper repaired. 
Jul 2009

43000 mi

US $980
Intake Manifold Rudder Control (IMRC) and Actuator needed replacement. 
May 2010

46000 mi

US $1100
Replaced rear calipers, pads, rotors, and brakes. rear wheel bearings replaced. AC coolant replaced 
Mar 2011

50000 mi

US $483
Engine light on. Diagnosed as O2 sensors. Both replaced. 
Jan 2012

55000 mi

US $200
replaced rear left sealed wheel bearing 
Ford Focus in Alberta, Canada
Dec 2005 - Nov 2014
Apr 2005

24800 mi
Shift linkage problem - could only access 2nd gear. 
Jun 2009

63240 mi

C $850
Variable manifold actuator and cable. Variable manifold actuator and cable. 
Dec 2013

107260 mi

C $610
coolant leak- thermostat housing and thermostat replaced, pressure tested. rear disc calipers seized. discovered while replacing thermostat, replaced during second trip 
Sep 2014

109740 mi

C $120
replaced sway bar links. 

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2002 Ford Focus 2dr Hatch

130-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD

Ford Focus in Texas, United States
Oct 2004 - Mar 2010
Jul 2004

35000 mi
front plastic trim to windsheild leaking water into passenger foot-well and replaced under warrantee - common issue. 
Jan 2006

61800 mi

US $285
leaking master clutch cylinder replaced (fluid on drivers mat)- (done twice first time not done right). 
Aug 2006

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. 
Oct 2006

73000 mi

US $300
new alternator 
Dec 2006

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. 
Nov 2007

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. 
Ford Focus in Michigan, United States
Nov 2007 - Jun 2011
Mar 2008

85000 mi

US $38
I had to replace the rear wheel bearing. 
May 2009

110000 mi

US $38
Passenger-side hydraulic motor mount leaking fluid. Replaced myself in 35 minutes for less than $40. 
Sep 2009

115000 mi

US $60
I installed two new motor mounts. 

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2002 Ford Focus 2dr Hatch

130-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

Ford Focus in New York, United States
Feb 2009 - Mar 2010
Mar 2009

68000 mi
Only have 1 speed for heater fan 4. 
Ford Focus in South Carolina, United States
May 2006 - Jun 2011
Jun 2006

50000 mi
Replaced front springs, under tsb 
Mar 2009

85000 mi

US $1500
Rebuilt Transmission 

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2002 Ford Focus 2dr Hatch

110-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD

Ford Focus in British Columbia, Canada
Jan 2011 - Apr 2016
Nov 2012

47320 mi

C $230
Fan would only work on high; had gizmo-thingy replaced that now allow fan to run on all four settings. 
Aug 2013

48360 mi

C $850
Replaced ignition and had an new electronic key "cut." They started with a new key, but that apparently wasn't the problem - seems something was wrong with the ignition...$850 later...it works again. 
May 2014

48560 mi

C $600
Front components replaced. 
Dec 2014

50220 mi

C $300
Non-A/C car: for the second time in a few years, the fan speed would only work on the highest setting; same shop repaired it as first incident - works fine on all fan speed settings. 
Oct 2015

52900 mi

C $600
A plug in the engine block heater (never use it) corroded and "fell out" which drained all of the coolant out of my car and the engine shut down ASAP. Independent repair shop removed the block heater, tested the engine, etc. It runs fine. 

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2002 Ford Focus 2dr Hatch

110-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

Ford Focus in Missouri, United States
Oct 2015 - Nov 2015
Oct 2015

80000 mi

US $980
Several repairs to the entire cooling system, including a new fan, thermostat, wires that were melted from overheating, hoses, etc. Many of the parts replaced were parts that had been replaced within past 3 years prior due to same issue 
Nov 2015

80000 mi

US $40
Faulty EGR valve and DPFE sensor had to be tested and replaced Replaced leaking valve cover gasket 
Ford Focus in Georgia, United States
Jan 2012 - Apr 2018
Sep 2012

170000 mi

US $160
The wheel bearing was making a roaring noise when driving. The bearing and hub were changed by a local mechanic. 
Dec 2012

173000 mi

US $235
My battery light came on and I changed the battery and the next day it came on again and I had to have the alternator changed also. The new aftermarket alternator lasted about an hour and a half before it froze up and had to replace it again 
Feb 2013

176200 mi

US $150
Was driving and all of a sudden when the transmission was shifting to overdrive it was like I shifted into neutral and floored it. It ended up being a shift selenoid in the transmission and when repaired found there was another one bad also. 
Feb 2014

190000 mi

US $865
I had oil in my coolant resevoir and found I needed to have my head gasket changed. 
Aug 2016

218000 mi

US $20
Engine stalled and then when restarted engine had no power, read code and I needed to change out my coil pack. 

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2002 Ford Focus 2-door

4-cylinder automatic 2WD

Ford Focus in Florida, United States
Mar 2008 - Mar 2010
Jun 2008

103000 mi

US $325
AC blowing hot. Don't remember what problem was but it wasn't as bad as the compressor or as simple as the fluid. Motor for driver side window broke. 

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2001 Ford Focus

Engine not specified

Ford Focus in Illinois, United States
Feb 2011 - Mar 2011
Mar 2011

127000 mi

US $75
Radiator hose blew. Had replaced. 
Ford Focus in Massachusetts, United States
Jan 2010 - Feb 2010
Feb 2010

209000 mi
Needed springs and rear struts. Needed driver side headlight harness. Driver door wouldn't open from outside. 
Ford Focus in New York, United States
Feb 2014 - Apr 2014
Feb 2014

74000 mi

US $366
all brake lines replaced due to small leak/hole; the way the brake lines were designed, all brake lines needed replacement. 
Ford Focus in South Carolina, United States
Mar 2012 - Mar 2013
Jan 2013 thermostat housing 
Mar 2013

141000 mi
unidentified sound when accelerating (no slippage of transmission but sounded like a flapping noise. I assumed it may have been the heat shield around the exhaust). 

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2001 Ford Focus 4dr Wagon

130-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD

Ford Focus in Colorado, United States
Aug 2010 - Jun 2011
Sep 2010

112000 mi

US $650
Leaking gasket where thermostat connects to engine block. Leaking valve cover gasket. 
Ford Focus in Michigan, United States
Apr 2016 - May 2016
May 2016

228000 mi

US $50
Serpentine Belt 

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2001 Ford Focus 4dr Wagon

130-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

Ford Focus in California, United States
Feb 2010 - May 2015
Jun 2011

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. 
Mar 2012

90000 mi

US $440
Left, rear wheel spindle bearing was making noise. Replaced both rear bearings. 
Feb 2013

101000 mi

US $130
Rough idle and misfiring cylinder. Replaced bad ignition coil. Replace spark plug wires too. 
Jul 2014

119700 mi

US $145
Broken fuel pressure regulator. 
May 2015

129000 mi
Bad rear wheel bearings. 
Ford Focus in Florida, United States
Jun 2012 - Jul 2012
Jul 2012

65000 mi

US $20
Replaced alternator that was shot. Very difficult to access alternator where it is located below engine. Not designed for repairs/replacement by Ford engineers it would appear. Door Ajar Warning Light kept coming on. Problem with electronic latch monitoring device in LH door. Mechanic turned bar on door trip latch with a pair of plyers where it was worn from use. Problem solved for time being Replaced burned out rear plate light bulbs on tail gate of car. Another design nightmare from Ford. Took about 45 minutes to get to bulbs to replace within body of tail gate. The sockets are poorly designed and prone to losing bulbs. 
Ford Focus in Newfoundland / Lab., Canada
Jun 2013 - Dec 2013
Jul 2013

101980 mi

C $450
Replaced Fuel Pump in June was defective. Replacement also defective replacing second tomorrow 
Ford Focus in New York, United States
Jun 2009 - Mar 2011
Jul 2009

121000 mi

US $700
Both front springs were broken, resulting in low and uneven front end height. One top pivot plate was frozen, causing stress on spring and significant noise. Considering age and mileage, it made most sense to install both new springs and shocks. 
Jul 2010

125000 mi

US $200
Car stalls and will not idle after warmed up on a highway on a warm/hot day. May stall on deceleration, or at stop. Annoying and potentially dangerous. So far replace PCV valve, throttle body, throttle position sensor. 
Ford Focus in Michigan, United States
May 2008 - Mar 2011
Jun 2008

90000 mi

US $250
front engine brace loose AC system leaks, so needed fluid recharge; decided not to fill due to cost 
Jan 2010

US $50
Fuel pump needed replacement and was covered under factory bulletin 03N01.  Dealer said that DPFE sensor and pcv hose also needed replacement for $400, but I replaced them myself for about $50. 
Ford Focus in Ontario, Canada
May 2009 - Apr 2011
Jul 2009

118420 mi

C $40
exhaust hangers rusted 
Jun 2010

125240 mi

C $113
broken spring coil 
Ford Focus in Hawaii, United States
Mar 2015 - Apr 2015
Apr 2015

61000 mi

US $446
Coolant leak. 

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2001 Ford Focus 4dr Wagon

110-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

Ford Focus in Minnesota, United States
Nov 2007 - Jun 2016
Mar 2008

125000 mi
Front spring broken, covered by warranty/recall. 
Sep 2008

136000 mi

US $400
Replaced worn shocks/struts, outer tie rod end and sway-bar endlinks. 
Jun 2009

146000 mi

US $30
Replaced leaking valve cover gasket 
Jul 2010

157700 mi

US $30
Replaced leaking Water pump inlet tube 
Sep 2010

161000 mi

US $30
Replaced both front outer tie rod ends 
Jul 2011

170200 mi

US $65
Replaced collapsed pcv tube 
Oct 2014

195000 mi

US $200
Replaced wheel bearing 
Dec 2014

196000 mi

US $80
Replaced thermostat housing 
Dec 2015

202000 mi

US $120
Replaced faulty alternator. 
Ford Focus in Nova Scotia, Canada
May 2010 - Aug 2012
Jun 2010

70680 mi
Fuel pump replaced by dealer - service bulletin, no cost to me. But 2 wks earlier car stalled, wouldn't start. Had it towed to local garage, car started fine when it got there, charged me $157 for "diagnose problem & replace fuel filter". 
Dec 2010

86800 mi

C $50
Cruise stopped working - cost too much to repair on old car 
Aug 2011

103280 mi

C $630
Parts replaced: rear sway bar link kit, rear trailing link (front rear control arm with 2 bushings), rear left spring perch, and various bolts. Parts cost $482 & labour cost $210 (total was $692 before sales tax). Front exhaust pipe was old and rusted - broke apart from flex pipe. Mechanic put in a small piece of pipe and welded it. A temporary fix - will have the flex pipe and front exhaust replaced next month. Severe rust along lower side panels (sills) - would not pass safety inspection. Sills replaced, body work done and new parts painted. $230 for sills, $400 for body work. 
Sep 2011

105400 mi

C $550
Front exhaust and flex pipe replaced (mechanic did a temporary welding fix during a previous visit), $400. Wheel bearing (front passenger side), $150. 
Oct 2011

108500 mi

C $40
Brake caliper (front passenger side) seized shut. Thermostat sticking open, according to mechanic (temp gauge often stays near cold after a lot of driving, even on hot days). No parts available locally - ordered in from another city. Car runs fine but gas mileage is really bad. New thermostat installed. Metal-on-metal squealing sound near alternator - mechanic removed alternator, sound was coming from a vibrating pulley underneath. Cleaned and lubed everything, noise not as bad, but still there - decided to live with it. 
Mar 2012

112840 mi
Clunking noise when go over bumps - diagnosed as sway bar bushings. Parts were ordered. 
May 2012

117360 mi

C $300
Sway bar bushings described in previous problem were replaced. Took longer than usual because bolts were rusted and things were seized up. Straps that hold gas tank in place had to be replaced (one completely broken and the other heading that way). Clunking noise from rear when going over bumps (separate from noise caused by sway bar bushings at the front). 
Aug 2012

121520 mi
Cam shaft broke. Was not worth fixing. Am keeping the car for parts. Bought another focus wagon (2003). 

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2001 Ford Focus 4dr Sedan

130-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD

Ford Focus in Quebec, Canada
Sep 2010 - Jun 2011
Dec 2010

83080 mi

C $234
Replace the leaking thermostat housing 
Ford Focus in Michigan, United States
Feb 2011 - Jun 2014
Apr 2012

163000 mi

US $250
Told tie-rod was "loose." A lot of noise that is easily reproducable when cold. Was "fixed," but sound came back. No steering loss or change, no change in feel or suspension feel. Don't know what's wrong still. 
Oct 2013

178500 mi

US $45
replaced engine mount 
Ford Focus in Michigan, United States
Feb 2010 - Mar 2014
Mar 2010

349600 mi

US $300
Wheel bearings and brakes Changed all 4 wheel bearings and brakes 
Jan 2014

402300 mi

US $400
Engine lacked power. Replaced engine with dyno tested engine. 

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2001 Ford Focus 4dr Sedan

130-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

Ford Focus in Oklahoma, United States
Aug 2008 - Sep 2018
Jul 2009

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. 
Mar 2010

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. 
Ford Focus in California, United States
Feb 2011 - Mar 2011
Mar 2011

89000 mi

US $300
Rotate Tires All Cooling hoses replaced Serpentine Belt Replaced Spark Plugs replaced Spark Plug Wires Replaced Coolant Flush 
Ford Focus in Michigan, United States
- Jun 2008
Jun 2008

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. 
Ford Focus in Guanajuato, Mexico
Jun 2016 - Jul 2018
Jan 2016

104160 mi

$2000
replace timing band 
Ford Focus in Utah, United States
Jul 2012 - Sep 2016
Oct 2012

127200 mi

US $12
Heater hose outlet pipe, aka water pipe, cracked and sprayed coolant when operating temperature reached. The crack was hard to see, but very easy to replace. The pipe sits on top of the radiator. 
Apr 2014

136300 mi

US $30
Valve cover gasket was no longer sealing, and oil was pooling in spark plug wells. New gasket from Amazon replaced easily. 
May 2014

137000 mi

US $200
Fuel Pump and Fuel Pressure Sensor would lose fuel pressure. Car would have major difficulty starting and would idle and run roughly. Replaced pump first and problem persisted, so sensor replaced next on advice of Ford repair technician. 
Jan 2015

140000 mi

US $40
Thermostat housing was cracked again. This is the third replacement in 140,000 miles. Paid $40 for Dorman housing and thermostat online. 
Mar 2015

140000 mi

US $78
Replaced Ignition Coil. Car was idling somewhat roughly for a month or two, then the CEL came on and it was very rough and lost power under acceleration. Engine code was very specific. I believe this was the first replacement of the coil. 
Apr 2016

155000 mi

US $30
PCV valve replaced, vaccuum elbow broke during replacement, rubber grommet replaced 
Aug 2016

156600 mi

US $125
Idle Air Control Valve causing low, rough idle. Stalled occasionally at stop. Replaced with aftermarket part, but this caused idle at 2000 RPM. Had to put great pressure on brakes to stop. Replaced again with Ford part, works perfectly. 
Ford Focus in Ohio, United States
Dec 2014 - Sep 2015
Feb 2015

74800 mi

US $13
Car would stall when in Neutral, or Park once warmed up. After some searching, I suspected the PCV Valve was bad, and letting oil into the intake manifold. Replaced part in 5 min, runs perfect now. 
May 2015

79000 mi

US $19
Sway bar end link failed, symptom included rattle sound when driving on bumpy roads. Handling was not effected. 

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2001 Ford Focus 4dr Sedan

110-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD

Ford Focus in South Carolina, United States
May 2011 - Jul 2013
Feb 2013

151700 mi

US $500
Had to finally have the clutch replaced. 
Ford Focus in Kentucky, United States
Jun 2010 - Dec 2011
Jul 2010

96000 mi

US $135
sway bar links needed to be replaced 
Nov 2011

103000 mi

US $400
Faulty air flow sensor was fixed (check engine light had come on). Two new tires were also installed (rear). fixed faulty sensor (the Check Engine light came on) 

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2001 Ford Focus 4dr Sedan

110-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

Ford Focus in Ontario, Canada
May 2011 - Jun 2011
Jun 2011

111600 mi

C $200
transmission fluid leak 
Ford Focus in Illinois, United States
May 2012 - Mar 2015
Nov 2012

113600 mi

US $810
Check engine light. O2 sensors and catalytic converter replaced. Problem fixed. 
Mar 2013

115000 mi

US $760
Replacement of outer tie-rod. Replaced timing belt per scheduled maintenance and replaced water pump at same time. 
Jun 2014

119000 mi

US $300
Replace idler pulley and belt 
Ford Focus in Colorado, United States
Oct 2012 - Nov 2013
Oct 2013

107200 mi

US $350
Changed timing belt, timing tensioner, and water pump 
Ford Focus in Chihuahua, Mexico
Aug 2011 - Jul 2012
Sep 2011

91760 mi

$165
Coolant leaking from Thermostat housing and Heater Hose Outlet Tube, also water pump noising. All three parts replaced. 
Nov 2011

91760 mi
Ignition key system repaired (key starting to get stuck). Brief stumble at stop lights. Drive belt pulley & tensioner changed. Three motor mounts replaced. Stumble better but still there. 

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2001 Ford Focus 4-door

4-cylinder automatic 2WD

Ford Focus in California, United States
Feb 2008 - Mar 2010
Mar 2008

45000 mi

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

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2001 Ford Focus 2dr Hatch

130-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD

Ford Focus in Pennsylvania, United States
Aug 2008 - Sep 2013
Jan 2008

98000 mi

US $565
Very dissapointed with Ford on this one. They had a recall for a fuel pump issue from 2000-2001, my car fell just outside the range with exactly the same symptoms as the recall. I had to pay 565.00 for repairs. Not a happy camper! 
Ford Focus in Maryland, United States
Feb 2009 - Dec 2010
Jun 2009

98000 mi
Car was leaking rainwater into the passenger side under the dash. Traced the problem to a faulty gutter that was letting the water pour off the windshield into the cabin air intake. Fixed with duct tape and wire. 
Jul 2009

99000 mi
Leaking continued, retrofitted the cabin air intake area with aluminium flashing. 
May 2010

104100 mi

US $150
Bad hub bearing diagnosed during oil change; bearing and assembly replaced. 
Dec 2010

107000 mi
The windshield washer fluid reservoir had slid down and was pushing out the plastic trim inside the wheel well. The garage resecured it for free during the car's Maryland safety inspection ($65). 
Ford Focus in California, United States
Oct 2010 - Aug 2015
Jul 2014

73200 mi

US $400
Thermostat housing cracked & was leaking coolant. Replaced thermostat housing, thermostat, and coolant. 
Aug 2015

75000 mi
Fuel pump went kaput for real this time. Donated car to charity rather than fixing. 
Ford Focus in New York, United States
May 2010 - Jun 2011
Jul 2010

83000 mi

US $170
rear wheel bearing 
Ford Focus in Washington, United States
Aug 2015 - Jun 2016
Oct 2015

104300 mi

US $160
Replaced rear wheel bearings 
Ford Focus in Iowa, United States
Feb 2008 - Apr 2011
Dec 2008

110305 mi

US $494
Replaced ignition coil, Fuel injection power flush Tune up performed 
Mar 2009

112656 mi

US $667
Strut assembly 
May 2009

114922 mi

US $95
Replaced stock CD player due to malfuncion 
Feb 2010

120956 mi

US $73
Cooling hose replaced 
Jul 2010

128000 mi

US $493
A/C compressor clutch bearings were failing. 

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2001 Ford Focus 2dr Hatch

130-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

Ford Focus in Iowa, United States
Feb 2008 - Mar 2014
Mar 2008

114000 mi

US $220
Check Engine Light. EGR code. Replaced controller. Problem returned, have appointment with Ford Dealer on 4/17. 
Apr 2008

116000 mi

US $232
Check engine light on. Jerking at 45 mph and under. Replaced faulty delta pressure sensor, part of EGR system. 
Feb 2009

125000 mi

US $235
Ignition lock would not turn. Replaced lock cylinder. 
May 2009

127000 mi

US $260
Rear shoe came unbonded. Replaced all rear brake components including wheel cylinders, drums and wheel bearings. 
Jun 2009

131000 mi

US $250
One lower ball joint replaced. 
Jul 2012

160500 mi

US $160
Noisy exhaust Replaced exhaust pipe 
Ford Focus in Idaho, United States
Apr 2015 - Jun 2020
Apr 2015

114000 mi

US $150
COOLANT BOTTLE - Leaking coolant out cracks and seams in the coolant bottle. Bottle was very deteriorated, cracked, not holding coolant. ENGINE MOUNT - The engine mount was replaced. Bubble of liquid in mount was popped and engine was thought to be cause of clunking noises. 
May 2015

115000 mi

US $150
FRONT SWAY BAR LINKS - Severe clunking and banging in the front end. Sway bar links replaced and the car no longer makes the noises. VALVE COVER GASKET - Engine oil was running out of the engine. Not just dripping. Valve cover gasket was replaced and the oil leak has stopped 
Aug 2015

117100 mi

US $150
TENSIONER PULLEY - Driving down the road, steering became difficult, car was overheating, and many service lights came on. Tensioner Pulley was in two pieces. 
Oct 2015

120000 mi

US $75
ALTERNATOR#1 - Battery light came on at low RPM's. Alternator was tested and determined to be bad. Replaced Alternator ALTERNATOR#2 - After replacing alternator, the car drove fine for ten miles and then the battery light came on. Alternator was tested as bad. Replaced Alternator THERMOSTAT AND RUBBER SEAL - Coolant bottle was always empty. Never a puddle under car. Themostat and rubber seal were replaced and now coolant level remains constant. 
Ford Focus in New York, United States
Jul 2010 - Jul 2020
Aug 2010

97000 mi
failed engine mount 
Nov 2011

121000 mi

US $120
replaced rear wheel bearing 
May 2012

129500 mi

US $40
aftermarket serpentine belt tensioner failed after 20k miles 
Oct 2012

137000 mi

US $200
alternator bearing seized control arm bushing worn out 
Jul 2013

144300 mi

US $200
throttle position sensor wore out. Specific and unique replacement part not available from Ford, had to buy new TPS and throttle body. 
Oct 2013

152200 mi

US $50
well known thermostat housing failure causing slow coolant leak. 
Mar 2014

159000 mi

US $50
wheel bearing grinding noise 
Jun 2014

165000 mi

US $400
line replacement and recharge 
Aug 2014

167000 mi

US $100
pcv oil separator leak 
Jun 2015

173000 mi

US $70
ignition coil replaced 
Aug 2015

175000 mi

US $450
replaced exhaust from the cat back 
Jul 2018

195000 mi

US $200
evaporative emmisions leak 
Ford Focus in Indiana, United States
Jun 2010 - Mar 2013
Nov 2010

121300 mi

US $80
Coolant hose split, and had to be fabricated and replaced. Fabrication was less expensive than replacing original part. Check engine light - replaced EGR and controls. Check engine light returned, and car will be brought back in to replace O2 sensor and tune up. 
Apr 2011

122000 mi

US $150
Replaced (front) O2 Sensor from earlier repair. Repaid diagnostic. Car idles smoothly, drives with no major vibrations. Check engine light has not returned. 
Ford Focus in New York, United States
Nov 2010 - May 2011
Apr 2011

119000 mi

US $150
Primary brake lines from front to back were broken and all fluid had drained out. Replaced the line and new fluid added. Problem solved. 
Ford Focus in Kansas, United States
Jun 2009 - Feb 2012
Aug 2009

116000 mi

US $145
Replaced DPFE sensor. Replaced coolant manifold, thermostat housing, and thermostat. 

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2001 Ford Focus 2dr Hatch

110-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

Ford Focus in California, United States
May 2010 - Jul 2011
Feb 2011

140800 mi

US $250
ac froze and broke belt. replaced belt and ac gear. AC not working right, and defroster not working now. 
Jul 2011

145000 mi
AC not working properly. Cooling fans not working. Radio went out this week(elec issue). Defroster didn't work. Driver window didn't always roll up. Other electrical issues still(headlight and taillight bulbs). Two motor mounts broke. 
Ford Focus in Rhode Island, United States
Feb 2009 - Mar 2010
Mar 2009

103000 mi

US $40
Continous problem with brake lights getting stuck on. Intermittent, but continues. 
Ford Focus in Florida, United States
Jan 2010 - Jun 2011
Mar 2010

93000 mi

US $150
Key would not turn in ignition. Driver's side front wheel bearing needed replacing. 

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2001 Ford Focus 2-door

4-cylinder automatic 2WD

Ford Focus in Illinois, United States
Sep 2007 - Apr 2009
Dec 2007

60000 mi

US $75
Fuel Pump failure. This was covered by Ford under a advisory recall. 
Dec 2008

64000 mi

US $50
Stuck thermostat. Also replaced serpentine belt. 
Ford Focus in New York, United States
Sep 2007 - Mar 2010
May 2008

122000 mi

US $200
Change thermostat housing. 
Jul 2008

123000 mi

US $100
throttle pedal stuck in the floor, changed throttle cable 
Aug 2008

123000 mi

US $200
Changed thermostat housing. 
Sep 2008

123000 mi

US $100
Ignition lock stuck. Cylinder replaced. 

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2001 Ford Focus

4-cylinder manual 2WD

Ford Focus in Michigan, United States
Nov 2007 - Jan 2010
Dec 2008

192000 mi

US $80
Idler pulley bearing seized up. Replaced bearing pulley assy and belt.  
Jan 2010

US $100
timing belt slipped, running rougher then quitting altogether. cost of repair-$500 to $800- basically equals cost of car so I junked it. 

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2000 Ford Focus

Engine not specified

Ford Focus in California, United States
Jul 2010 - Feb 2011
Sep 2010

91000 mi

US $200
driver door welding came off and door would not close. 
Dec 2010

93000 mi

US $200
Electrical issue that took a number of repair trips to fix. 
Ford Focus in Pennsylvania, United States
Jan 2010 - Jun 2011
Mar 2010

113000 mi

US $850
Wheel bearing replacement. Drive axle replacement. 
Ford Focus in South Dakota, United States
Jan 2013 - Jun 2013
May 2013

137900 mi

US $10
Had to change headlight, looked up video and did it myself. Not as simple as other cars, have to take off whole headlight and unscrew so many things. Took about 45 mins 

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2000 Ford Focus 4dr Wagon

130-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD

Ford Focus in Ontario, Canada
Sep 2012 - Mar 2015
Sep 2013

97960 mi

C $242
Tie rods replaced Wheel alignment done 
Mar 2015

101060 mi
My car is now 15 years old. There are a variety of problems: worn rear suspension, worn front brakes, worn sway bar, leaky rims,  loose engine mounts, leaking oil pan, no air conditioning. Total cost of repairs: over $3000. So I sold it. 
Ford Focus in Georgia, United States
Dec 2012 - Jan 2013
Jan 2013

US $255
coil pack 

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2000 Ford Focus 4dr Wagon

130-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

Ford Focus in Manitoba, Canada
Aug 2009 - Jun 2012
Oct 2010

63860 mi

C $600
Grinding noise from rear passenger side wheel. Bearings were replaced/repacked. Anti-lock brake system would engage during normal braking, then light would come on and anti-lock system wouldn't function. I thought it was sensor issue, they thought the rear wheel bearing repair would solve the problem. They were wrong. 
Nov 2010

64460 mi

C $253
Replaced anti-lock brake sensor. 
Nov 2011

71180 mi

C $536
Knocking sound from under front end. Front stabilizer links replaced. $170 Rear brake cylinders leaking. Replaced. $290. 
Ford Focus in Georgia, United States
Feb 2010 - Jun 2011
Mar 2010

159000 mi

US $1200
Head gasket leaking oil 
Ford Focus in Minnesota, United States
Feb 2013 - Oct 2013
May 2013

172000 mi

US $475
Rough idle, poor combustion. Replaced coil, wires, plugs, anr wire harness. 
Aug 2013

174400 mi

US $600
Serpentine belt broke, change alternator 
Ford Focus in Alabama, United States
Jun 2013 - Jul 2013
Jul 2013

180000 mi
loose tie-rod end 

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2000 Ford Focus 4dr Wagon

110-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

Ford Focus in Washington, United States
Nov 2010 - Mar 2011
Mar 2011

97000 mi

US $190
Driver side wheel bearing failed. Bearing spun on axle spindle. Replaced spindle and bearing. 
Ford Focus in Virginia, United States
Sep 2012 - Jun 2015
Jan 2013

US $400
Repl spark plug and related items. 
Sep 2013

156000 mi

US $500
Engine mounts were breaking and needed to be replaced. 
Oct 2014

160300 mi

US $950
Multiple fixes to suspensions (front and rear) 

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2000 Ford Focus 4dr Sedan

130-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD

Ford Focus in British Columbia, Canada
Aug 2009 - Sep 2012
Nov 2009

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.  
May 2012

59800 mi

C $1000
Broke the stabilizer bar going over a curb. Replaced the whole suspension (both sides) as all were worn. 
Ford Focus in Utah, United States
Feb 2011 - Jul 2012
May 2011

134300 mi

US $50
Replaced both motor mounts 
Jul 2011

138000 mi

US $30
Replaced the cylinder head temperature sensor 
Mar 2012

147000 mi

US $250
Spark plug blew out 
Ford Focus in Ontario, Canada
Apr 2010 - Oct 2010
May 2010

59954 mi

C $200
New rear coil springs, front stab link New rear coil springs, front stab link 
Ford Focus in Virginia, United States
Nov 2008 - Dec 2013
Dec 2008

81000 mi

US $15
Some wiring got burnt and that destroyed the alternator. Got a new alternator and wiring fixed. The cabin fan resistor was dead causing the fan to operate only at full speed (4) setting. Got a new one off ebay for $15 shipped. Easy 5 minute fix. 
Jun 2009

88000 mi

US $400
Alternator died. 
Apr 2011

110300 mi

US $400
replaced front passenger side strut 
Dec 2011

120000 mi

US $100
replace vacuum hose 
Dec 2013

130000 mi

US $200
Battery died - it was working fine a day earlier. I didnt leeave anything on. 
Ford Focus in Colorado, United States
Sep 2011 - Jun 2015
Sep 2013

157000 mi

US $20
Heater hose outlet tube leaking. 

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2000 Ford Focus 4dr Sedan

130-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

Ford Focus in Virginia, United States
Apr 2008 - Oct 2013
Sep 2008

148000 mi

US $500
Key cylinder was replaced. 
Aug 2009

162000 mi

US $408
tie rod ends and tires 
Jun 2010

173000 mi

US $100
broken window regulator 
Nov 2010

180000 mi

US $250
tires and tie rod end 
Aug 2012

196100 mi

US $100
window regulator 
Dec 2012

199000 mi

US $120
Replaced driver side window regulator 
Ford Focus in California, United States
Nov 2011 - Jul 2022
Sep 2014

65000 mi

US $250
Wheel cylinders leaking on both rear wheels. 
Jul 2021

87000 mi

US $40
Coolant inlet to engine failed. Leaking. Replaced inlet. 
Ford Focus in California, United States
Feb 2008 - Sep 2014
Aug 2008

52000 mi

US $410
A fairly loud noise was heard from the rear when driving. It was due to the wheel bearings failing. 
Nov 2009

59000 mi

US $200
Plastic coolant tank developed hole causing leak. 
Jan 2010

69300 mi

US $720
Plastic Coolant tank. The first shop, as it turned out, put a used coolant bottle instead of the brand new one they charged us for. I wrote a letter to Ford about this dealership. Engine crankcase gasket leaked. 
Jun 2011

68000 mi

US $725
Engine mounts were collapsed. They were replaced by dealer. 
Ford Focus in Ohio, United States
Jul 2014 - Jul 2014
Jul 2014

240000 mi

US $75
Front wheel bearing replace MAF Sensor replaced Timing Belt 
Ford Focus in Ontario, Canada
Feb 2008 - Mar 2010
Apr 2008

65100 mi

C $75
AC was weak, checked for leaks, none found. System was recharged and works fine. 
Nov 2008

71300 mi

C $200
Sway bars falling off - needed replacement. 

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2000 Ford Focus 4dr Sedan

110-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD

Ford Focus in Virginia, United States
Feb 2012 - Mar 2012
Mar 2012

86000 mi

US $215
Steering wheel and gas pedal vibrates 
Ford Focus in Michigan, United States
Feb 2008 - May 2011
Jun 2010

150000 mi

US $150
Engine ignition coil had low/no voltage on cylinder #3. Giving a cylinder #3 misfire code. 
Ford Focus in Pennsylvania, United States
Apr 2012 - May 2012
May 2012

85000 mi

US $1100
Check Light On - Bad Idle Air Control Unit Driver side front spring is cracked. Front brake hose bad. 
Ford Focus in Illinois, United States
Mar 2011 - May 2011
Apr 2011

162000 mi

US $250
Car was not idling well, dieing, several mechanics told me they couldn't pinpoint the problem. This shop told me I had a broken fuel rail sensor. After this $250 repair still had problems and they coulnd't figure out what was wrong. 
May 2011

162000 mi
2 wks after shop cldn't fix problem and day before another mechanic was to look at it I started my car threw a rod=toast was told it started with the timing being off which caused the comptr to work hard to try to fix and caused other mech 

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2000 Ford Focus 4dr Sedan

110-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

Ford Focus in Georgia, United States
Feb 2008 - Apr 2013
Jun 2009

75000 mi

US $1700
Air conditioner was not blowing cold air. Had to replace condenser and heating cord. 
Mar 2013

91000 mi
Car would not start. Mechanic said engine had died and that I needed to replace it. 
Ford Focus in New Jersey, United States
Mar 2010 - Oct 2012
Aug 2010

83000 mi

US $80
drivers side window regulator broke 
Oct 2010

85000 mi

US $600
AC compressor failed (again) 
Ford Focus in Pennsylvania, United States
Mar 2013 - Apr 2016
Apr 2013

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. 
Apr 2016

207000 mi
Most likely a piston wrist pin broke when starting the car. My mechanic said the piston in cylinder #2 was not moving. Car is totaled as repair costs far exceed the value. RIP Ford Focus. You were a GREAT car. 
Ford Focus in New York, United States
Jun 2012 - Sep 2014
Oct 2013

142700 mi

US $1012
Wobbling on turns. 
Feb 2014

146700 mi

US $325
Steering wobble 
Jun 2014

150000 mi

US $134
engine lite remains on 
Sep 2014

150000 mi
engine light steering wobble The air conditioning system also needed repair and the total cost of all required repairs was approximately $3,000. I enjoyed that car for many years but it finally reached the point where it was time to move on. 

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2000 Ford Focus 4-door

4-cylinder automatic 2WD

Ford Focus in New Jersey, United States
Apr 2008 - Jan 2009
May 2008

95000 mi

US $900
Coil spring broke over weekend (heard pop) and took immediately to shop on Monday morning. Replaced entire shocks/struts. Ford would not reimburse even though covered under "Customer Satisfaction Program". 
Ford Focus in Virginia, United States
Jul 2009 - Sep 2009
Sep 2009

104000 mi
Power locks not working when sold. Thermal fuse blown when sold. Not with regular fuses. Accessible by unsrewing the glovebox. Blower motor resistors in 2000 Focus get hot and this blows the thermal fuse. 
Ford Focus in Washington, United States
Nov 2009 - Mar 2010
Dec 2009

114000 mi

US $84
Heat shield causes severe rumble in car when cold Tried to have diagnosed,but nothing was done We are taking back this week 
Mar 2010

114000 mi

US $700
Fuel pump failure, probably was cause of rough idle during cold start. 
Ford Focus in Colorado, United States
Jun 2008 - Mar 2010
Jul 2008

154000 mi
Head gasket failing. Exhaust in the coolant and dripping oil. Decided not to repair due to $1,000 estimate. 
Ford Focus in Michigan, United States
Dec 2008 - Oct 2009
Oct 2009

108000 mi

US $112
Wheel bearing went out. The car had to be towed home so I could fix it. The engineering behind this repair was ridiculous. Coolant hose burst, leaving me stranded on the highway. 2nd time in 5 weeks for this turd! Hose cost $50 just for the part. My rear wheel bearing let go, totally. Wheel almost fell off. Terrible design dictates dissasembling rear suspension to replace rear wheel bearing. Sold Ford Junk. 

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2000 Ford Focus 2dr Hatch

130-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD

Ford Focus in California, United States
Oct 2011 - Oct 2012
Aug 2012

170000 mi

US $200
a plastic piece that connect cooling hoses got cracked. 
Ford Focus in Utah, United States
Jun 2017 - Jul 2018
Jul 2018

260000 mi

US $200
Overheating issues had been happening for awhile. Flushed cooling system, replaced thermostat, and switched to Ford Gold coolant. Replaced Battery. Car had been parked for a long period of time. 
Ford Focus in Florida, United States
Feb 2008 - Jun 2011
Aug 2008

83000 mi

US $200
Replace fuel sensor. 
Sep 2009

97000 mi
Seat recline was broken during oil change at dealer. They fixed it when informed of the problem. 
Jan 2010

97000 mi

US $400
Ignition cylinder replacement. Key could not be fully inserted and would not turn. 
Ford Focus in British Columbia, Canada
Jun 2009 - Nov 2013
Aug 2010

71300 mi

C $100
Replaced valve cover gasket 
Dec 2010

73780 mi

C $80
thermostat housing/gasket leak. online replacement instructions followed, easy peasy. 
Aug 2013

96580 mi

C $200
right rear wheel cylinder leaking fluid. both replaced. 
Ford Focus in California, United States
Sep 2009 - Oct 2009
Sep 2009

177000 mi
Stalling problem when sold. 
Ford Focus in Pennsylvania, United States
Jun 2010 - Apr 2011
Apr 2011

164000 mi

US $250
Both front wheel bearings needed to be replaced. 
Ford Focus in Wisconsin, United States
Feb 2010 - Jun 2010
Mar 2010

151000 mi

US $217
Brakes were pulsing. Replaced rotors & cleaned calipers for a sticking caliper that caused the 1 rotor to warp. 
Ford Focus in New Mexico, United States
Jan 2001 - Jan 2013
Oct 2001

15991 mi
Replaced left rear seat latch; replaced wiper motor gear cover; Replaced clutch spring; retensioned clutch cable. 
Jul 2003

41256 mi
Replaced broken rf coil spring and tire damaged as a consequence 
Jan 2004

45627 mi
Replaced steering gear assembly; replaced front end stabilizer assembly. 
Aug 2005

60445 mi

US $397
AC recharge Replaced alternater 
Jun 2006

71327 mi

US $247
Replaced ac pressure switch; recharge ac 
Jul 2006

72225 mi

US $258
Repaired leaking thermostat housing 
Jan 2008

86581 mi

US $199
Replaced valve cover gasket 
Feb 2009

92945 mi

US $795
Replaced leaking rear brake cylinders 
Oct 2009

98632 mi

US $560
Replaced leaking bypass hose & thermostat 
Jun 2010

102085 mi

US $500
Replace leaking radiator & hoses 
Nov 2010

105181 mi

US $366
Replaced 2 engine mounts 
Dec 2012

121828 mi

US $1398
Replaced 2 motor mounts Replaced leaking water pump Raplaced front wheel bearings, left lower ball joint, left outer CV boot 
Ford Focus in Quebec, Canada
Jan 2013 - Apr 2015
Feb 2013

168200 mi

C $40
thermostat stayed open. We change it. 
Mar 2013

169260 mi

C $100
Hand brake cables replacement. 
May 2013

171740 mi

C $350
Changed both tabs (pre-assembled tabs with bushings and ball-joints) 
Dec 2013

174220 mi

C $40
rear shock absorber replacement. total for trip $300 parts and $500 labor. over flow line of the gas tank changed. The paint around the wheels was lifting off in pieces an inch square. Also spots of rust up to a square inch big (mostly on the hood). Fixed rust and painted the car myself. 
Sep 2014

181660 mi

C $30
radiator fan pop off is notches and was dragged on the asphalt for some time ! found a use one for 30$ 
Dec 2014

184760 mi

C $40
leak in one of the junction... 
Mar 2015

186620 mi

C $50
bering of the pulley of the driving belt was seize : burned the belt... 
Apr 2015

186620 mi
The rear cross member was all rotten with rust... not really reparable... 

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2000 Ford Focus 2dr Hatch

130-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

Ford Focus in Georgia, United States
May 2009 - Jan 2010
Nov 2009

165000 mi

US $80
Replaced headlamps, cosmetic issue. 
Jan 2010 Stalling issue when sold. 

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2000 Ford Focus 2-door

4-cylinder manual 2WD

Ford Focus in Wyoming, United States
May 2008 - Mar 2010
Jun 2008

125000 mi

US $125
Window seal was replaced due to scratching noise drivers side door became unaligned. The dealer did a quick adjustment to fix it and everything was fine. Pretty minor for 125K miles. 
Nov 2008

130000 mi

US $200
Replaced PCV valve due to some oil coming out. Replaced manifold gasket due to 130K of compression...ie oil beginning to leak through rubber gasket. 
Dec 2008

130000 mi

US $200
Transmission fluid leak.  

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2000 Ford Focus 2-door

4-cylinder automatic 2WD

Ford Focus in New York, United States
Apr 2009 - Jul 2009
May 2009

39000 mi

US $230
Front right spring broke, also cracked the strut. It turned out the spring was covered under a warranty extension for that one part, but Ford never notified us of any warranty extension, so we paid out of pocket not knowing of the coverage. Cheap plastic thermostat housing cracked and leaked out all the coolant causing the engine to overheat. The car only has 39K miles on it, things like that should never happen on a car with that low mileage. 

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1998 Ford Focus 4-door

4-cylinder manual 2WD

Ford in Lithuania
May 2018 - Jun 2018
Apr 2018

136400 mi

$300
front wheel bearings 

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