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2017 Ford Focus: recalls and problems

10 recalls and 903 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is power train.

10recalls
903complaints
18crashes reported
2fires reported
16injuries reported

Recalls

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Most common problems

  • Power Train452 · 50%
  • Engine232 · 26%
  • Fuel/Propulsion System117 · 13%
  • Unknown Or Other81 · 9%
  • Engine And Engine Cooling81 · 9%
  • Fuel System (Gasoline)61 · 7%
  • Electrical System38 · 4%
  • Vehicle Speed Control38 · 4%
  • Steering20 · 2%
  • Air Bags11 · 1%

What owners report

Power Train

The contact owns a 2017 ford focus. the contact stated that while driving 10 mph, the vehicle jerked unexpectedly. the contact stated that the transmission unexpectedly shifted into other gear and the vehicle failed to accelerate and almost caused the vehicle to be t-boned. the vehicle was taken to a service center where the transmission failure was confirmed. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was made a

Unknown Or Other

We have a recall for our car. the recall is 18532a. in this recall it states that if there are drivability issues with this car they are to replace the canister purge valve. we have complained of these exact issues which include complete loss of power while driving and they have refused to replace the cpv. they are attempting to get us to agree to running diagnostics and will only replace the part if it comes back ba

Power Train

The transmission on my 2017 ford focus started not shifting correctly. it would shudder, slip and hesitate when shifting. at times when it did get up to speed it would unexpectedly downshift and go into limp mode. the automobile is not safe to drive and is now parked at my residence. a warning would flash up on the dash that stated the transmission was overheating and for me to pull over to a safe location as i recal

Engine

What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? transmission failure after 2 recall/warranty repairs, most recently in july 2026. how was your safety or the safety of others put at risk? vehicle accelerating and then stopping out right on and off the freeway "bucking" on the freeway, fast then slow, with no foot on the accelerator. has the problem been reproduced

Excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. They are owner reports and have not been verified.

Crash-test ratings

VersionOverallFrontalSideRollover
2017 Ford Focus 4 DR FWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★
2017 Ford Focus 5 HB FWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★

Source: NHTSA recalls, complaints and NCAP APIs, covering FOCUS, FOCUS BEV, FOCUS RS. Last refreshed 2026-09-29.