2017 Model Year

Ford Focus

NHTSA Complaints & Reliability Data

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Complaints
877
Recalls
3
Crashes
18
Severe
32

Active Recalls

Manufacturer safety recalls

19V515000 Jul 2019

Other

No consequence data available

17V528000 Aug 2017

Other

No consequence data available

16V698000 Sep 2016

Other

No consequence data available

Recent Complaints

Latest owner reports

UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Nov 2026

I am reporting a safety-related defect in my 2017 Ford Focus equipped with the PowerShift dual-clutch (DPS6) transmission. The vehicle has experienced...

Power Train
Jun 2026

My 2017 Ford Focus transmission failed at 113,000 miles. I was stranded in the middle of nowhere with a flashing warning light and no cell signal.

Engine
May 2026

The contact owns a 2017 Ford Focus. While the contact's husband was driving at an undisclosed speed, the accelerator pedal was depressed, however the...

Power Train
Feb 2026

While driving on the highway, (I-40) my dash lit up with "transmission fault stop car" The it shudders, bounced in and out of gear to finally complete...

Engine
Feb 2026

My vehicles engine died in traffic and left me stranded in the middle of a busy road. Upon a mechanics review the issue is a siezed engine because of...

Power Train
Feb 2026

Driving down the road the car shimmed a couple times I parked it turned it off when I went to turn it back on. It wouldn’t turn over when I finally go...

Engine
Feb 2026

The contact owns a 2017 Ford Focus. The contact stated that the engine was previously replaced due to a cracked engine block. The contact was provided...

ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Jan 2026

UNKOWN my rpms rev up randomly I can’t shut my car off when I get gas and makes a raving up sound I can’t reverse

SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Jan 2026

I am reporting a dealership conduct issue that directly affected vehicle safety and caused financial loss. Valley Ford of Columbus, Ohio told me by p...

Power Train
Jan 2026

I have 2017 Ford Focus that is experiencing transmission issues related to the DPS6 Powershift transmission and TCM recall but my VIN number is [XXX]...

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Data updated: March 4, 2026

Summary

The 2017 Ford Focus has 877 complaints and 3 recalls on record. The most commonly reported issue is Power Train. 18 crash-related incidents have been reported.

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