MYRModel Year Report

2017 Ford Focus

● Typical for this model
2017 Ford Focus
BUILT 2026-10-10

This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

Complaints
896
Recalls
10

Campaigns on file for 2017

Investigations
4

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
Power train

51% of complaints

Complaints per year

1999: 11 complaints 1999 2000: 3,686 complaints 2001: 1,761 complaints 2002: 939 complaints 2002 2003: 977 complaints 2004: 387 complaints 2005: 441 complaints 2005 2006: 205 complaints 2007: 391 complaints 2008: 250 complaints 2008 2009: 229 complaints 2010: 287 complaints 2011: 113 complaints 2011 2012: 3,766 complaints 2013: 2,111 complaints 2014: 2,601 complaints 2014 2015: 1,019 complaints 2016: 1,181 complaints 2017: 896 complaints 2017 896 2018: 833 complaints
1999: 11 complaints 1999 2000: 3,686 complaints 2001: 1,761 complaints 2001 2002: 939 complaints 2003: 977 complaints 2003 2004: 387 complaints 2005: 441 complaints 2005 2006: 205 complaints 2007: 391 complaints 2007 2008: 250 complaints 2009: 229 complaints 2009 2010: 287 complaints 2011: 113 complaints 2011 2012: 3,766 complaints 2013: 2,111 complaints 2013 2014: 2,601 complaints 2015: 1,019 complaints 2015 2016: 1,181 complaints 2017: 896 complaints 2017 896 2018: 833 complaints
1999: 11 complaints 1999 2000: 3,686 complaints 2000 2001: 1,761 complaints 2001 2002: 939 complaints 2002 2003: 977 complaints 2003 2004: 387 complaints 2004 2005: 441 complaints 2005 2006: 205 complaints 2006 2007: 391 complaints 2007 2008: 250 complaints 2008 2009: 229 complaints 2009 2010: 287 complaints 2010 2011: 113 complaints 2011 2012: 3,766 complaints 2012 2013: 2,111 complaints 2013 2014: 2,601 complaints 2014 2015: 1,019 complaints 2015 2016: 1,181 complaints 2016 2017: 896 complaints 2017 896 2018: 833 complaints 2018

2017: 896 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
199911
20003,686
20011,761
2002939
2003977
2004387
2005441
2006205
2007391
2008250
2009229
2010287
2011113
20123,766
20132,111
20142,601
20151,019
20161,181
2017896
2018833

Known problem areas

Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.

Power train

51% · 454 reports

Most commonly citing clutch assembly and automatic transmission.

CRASHINJURY
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Tl* the contact owns a 2017 Ford Focus. After pulling into her office parking lot, the contact shifted the gear into park and turned off the vehicle. Suddenly, the vehicle began to roll forward and struck a stone wall.

NHTSA ODI report, 2018-05-02

Also filed under Vehicle speed control

I am reporting severe, life-threatening pre-existing safety defects involving the mechanical braking system and the dual-clutch transmission assembly on my 2017 Ford Focus.

NHTSA ODI report, 2026-10-04

Also filed under Service brakes

multiple clutch's have had to be replaced in BOTH of my 2017 Ford Focuses. Had to replace the transmission in my other one. Now this one is having transmission issues again.

NHTSA ODI report, 2026-07-16

Engine

26% · 229 reports
CRASHFIREINJURY
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I acquired the Ford Focus 2017 from Envision Toyota in Milpitas, California, in November 2022. In August 2023, the vehicle experienced an engine failure at 53,000 miles.

NHTSA ODI report, 2024-01-23

The contact owns a 2017 Ford Focus. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds on several occasions, the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was restarted after approximately 45 minutes after each failure.

NHTSA ODI report, 2026-08-11

Timing belt came apart and my engine blew in the middle of driving. I contacted ford and they said i had to deal with it. So I have had it repaired. I have invoices. Warning light came on seconds before it died. I only have 40,000 miles on my car.

NHTSA ODI report, 2026-08-04

Fuel/propulsion system

13% · 116 reports
CRASHINJURY

Engine and engine cooling

9% · 81 reports

Most commonly citing catalytic convertor and belts and associated pulleys.

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The contact owns a 2017 Ford Focus. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the low engine oil pressure warning light illuminated, and the contact stopped driving the vehicle.

NHTSA ODI report, 2026-07-15

See attached document for complaint.

NHTSA ODI report, 2026-07-10

Fuel system, gasoline

7% · 61 reports

Most commonly citing canister and fuel pump.

FIRE

Safety timeline

10 recalls · 4 investigations · oldest first

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    2016-11-16Latches/locks/linkages, structure16V698000 Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2013-2017 Ford Focus hatchback vehicles manufactured February 14, 2012, to August 26, 2016 and equipped with a manual transmission.

    Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the Body Control Module with updated software, free of charge. The recall began February 10, 2017. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332.

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    2017-10-10Seat belts, seats17V528000 Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2017 Focus vehicles. The rear left side seat back frame may have an insufficient weld between the outboard pivot bracket and the pivot nut joint, resulting in the seat back having reduced strength.

    Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the rear second left side rear seat back as necessary, free of charge. The recall began October 10, 2017. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332.

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    2019-01-17Power train18V845000 Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Ford Focus vehicles equipped with a 1.0L Fox GTDI engine and a 6-speed manual transmission.

    Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will update vehicles with software that detects and prevents prolonged clutch slip, and will replace the clutch, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began January 17, 2019.

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    2019-07-29Fuel system, gasoline19V515000 Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2012 and 2017 Focus vehicles equipped with 2.0L GDI gasoline engines and 2013-2014 Focus ST vehicles equipped with 2.0L GTDI engines, previously recalled under 18V-735.

    Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the Powertrain Control Module. Dealers will also check for fault codes and replace the CPV as needed.

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    2019-08-19Fuel system, gasoline18V735000 Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2012-2018 Ford Focus vehicles with a 2.0L GDI or 2.0L GTDI engine. The Canister Purge Valve (CPV) may malfunction, possibly causing excessive vacuum in fuel vapor management system.

    Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the Powertrain Control Module. Dealers will also check for fault codes and replace the CPV as needed.

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  6. I
    2023-01-27Defect petitionClosed 2023-08-07 Pedestrian alert sounds
  7. I
    2023-09-15Recall queryClosed 2024-12-20 Loss of Motive Power
  8. I
    2023-09-20Preliminary evaluationClosed 2024-02-14 Oil Pump Failure
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    2025-08-11Engine and engine cooling23V905000 Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Ford Focus and 2018-2022 Ford EcoSport vehicles. The oil pump drive belt or drive belt tensioner may fail, resulting in a loss of engine oil pressure.

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the oil pump tensioner assembly and oil pump drive belt, free of charge.

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  10. I
    2025-12-18Preliminary evaluationOpen Timing Belt Failure
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    Date not on fileFuel system, gasoline26V369000 Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2012-2018 Focus vehicles previously repaired incorrectly under recall number 18V735. The Canister Purge Valve (CPV) may malfunction, causing the engine to stall unexpectedly while driving.

    Remedy: Dealers will update the powertrain control module (PCM) software, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed July 6, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S40.

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    Date not on fileEquipment26V012000 Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Focus, 2019 Explorer, and 2024 Explorer vehicles. The engine block heater may crack and develop a coolant leak, causing it to short circuit when the block heater is plugged in.

    Remedy: Owners are advised not to plug in their block heater until the vehicle is remedied. Dealers will replace the block heater, free of charge.

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    Date not on fileEquipment26V011000 Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2013-2018 Focus, 2013-2019 Escape, and 2015-2016 MKC vehicles equipped with a 2.0L engine.

    Remedy: Owners are advised not to plug in their block heater until the vehicle is remedied. Dealers will replace the block heater, free of charge.

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    Date not on filePower train26V376000 Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Focus and 2013-2016 Fusion vehicles previously repaired incorrectly under recall numbers 18V169 and 18V845.

    Remedy: Dealers will update the software, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed July 6, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S43.

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Buy-smart checklist

2017 Ford Focus — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Power train: 454 reports on file for this year.
  • Engine: 229 reports on file for this year.
  • Fuel/propulsion system: 116 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 26V369000 · Fuel system, gasoline
  • Recall 26V012000 · Equipment
  • Recall 26V011000 · Equipment
  • Recall 26V376000 · Power train
  • Recall 16V698000 · Latches/locks/linkages, structure
  • Recall 17V528000 · Seat belts, seats
  • Recall 18V845000 · Power train
  • Recall 19V515000 · Fuel system, gasoline
  • Recall 18V735000 · Fuel system, gasoline
  • Recall 23V905000 · Engine and engine cooling
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FAQ

Is the 2017 Ford Focus reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2017 Ford Focus is rated "typical".
What are the most common problems with the 2017 Ford Focus?
The most-reported component is power train, accounting for 51% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2017 Ford Focus have?
10 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-10-09 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.