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Ford Focus in Michigan, United States Jun 2010 - Jun 2011
Jul 2010 60000 mi US $50	Burning oil smell. Running an oil consumption test.

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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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.

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 Alberta, Canada Sep 2012 - Dec 2013
Jul 2013 82140 mi C $200	Clunking in front end. Stabilizer rocker arms replaced.

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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 Virginia, United States Dec 2013 - Jul 2016
Jan 2014 108300 mi 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 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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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 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 Massachusetts, United States May 2010 - Aug 2013
Dec 2011 106000 mi US $150	Left front wheel bearing noise and vibration

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

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Ford Focus in Ontario, Canada Sep 2009 - Mar 2011
Mar 2009 46500 mi C $200	Wheel Bearing

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 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.

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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.

Ford Focus in Maryland, United States Jun 2012 - Feb 2013
Feb 2013 102000 mi US $100	replaced one broken engine mount

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 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 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 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 California, United States May 2014 - Sep 2014
Jun 2014 196000 mi US $900	Dead Alternator

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 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 Missouri, United States Apr 2009 - Dec 2009
Dec 2009 129000 mi US $200	tail light would not work

Ford Focus in North Carolina, United States May 2010 - Jun 2011
Jun 2011 148000 mi US $78	rear torque mount

Ford Focus in Alabama, United States Jun 2008 - Sep 2014
Jun 2010 37000 mi US $570	alternator failed and was replaced

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 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 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 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 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...

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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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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.

Ford Focus in Alabama, United States Mar 2011 - Apr 2011
Apr 2011 92000 mi US $250	Alternator went out.

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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 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 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 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 160800 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 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 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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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.

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

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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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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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