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2017 Ford Focus repairs by problem area
Engine (33%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (13%)
Brakes and Traction Control (0%)
Suspension and Steering (4%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (21%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (17%)
Other (13%)
Chart based on 24 repairs.
2017 Ford Focus repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (6%)
$500 - $999 (6%)
$100 - $499 (0%)
< $100 (88%)
Chart based on 16 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2017 Ford Focus 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 123hp 1.0L I3 6-speed manual FWD
| Ford Focus in California, United States Dec 2017 - Sep 2018 | |||
| Aug 201813000 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. | ||
2017 Ford Focus 4dr Hatch
turbocharged 345hp 2.3L I4 6-speed manual AWD
| Ford Focus in Northwest Territory, Canada Dec 2017 - Jul 2021 | |||
| Sep 20188060 mi | Ebrake boot pulled away from console. Interior Seat came loose on the track | ||
| Ford Focus in Alabama, United States Mar 2019 - Mar 2021 | |||
| Oct 20206000 miUS $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 | ||
| Ford Focus in California, United States May 2017 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Mar 20171500 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 201820000 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 Indiana, United States Apr 2018 - Dec 2021 | |||
| Apr 201817000 mi | Head gasket recall. Factory installed incorrect gasket. | ||
| Oct 202162000 miUS $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 20173370 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 20183983 mi | Replaced Passenger side front door panel LED light | ||
| Mar 20184788 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 202013529 mi | Replaced leaking oil return tube on turbo. | ||
| Jan 202217624 miUS $78 | Perform TSB 18-2361 to correct seat shifting problem on driver’s seat. | ||
| Apr 202218457 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 20187000 mi | Replaced head gasket | ||
2017 Ford Focus 4dr Hatch
turbocharged 252hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| Ford Focus in Ohio, United States May 2017 - Jun 2021 | |||
| Jan 202125000 mi | Fuel system purge valve replaced, wasn't fixed by initial recall. | ||
| Ford Focus in Michigan, United States Oct 2017 - Aug 2021 | |||
| Mar 20182500 mi | Nav screen flickering. software update - better but not fixed. heated steering wheel heating uneven. checked and found within spec - no better. | ||
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 202027000 mi | Car was shifting very roughly, lurching. The transmission control module was replaced | ||
2017 Ford Focus 4dr Hatch
143-horsepower Electric 1-speed automatic FWD
| Ford Focus in Ontario, Canada Jul 2017 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Sep 20172480 mi | damaged wiring harness from factory | ||
| Jun 201814880 mi | a/c turning off on hot days | ||
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