2017 Ford Focus drivetrain & axles problems
Owners reported drivetrain & axles problems in 440 complaints for the 2017 Ford Focus, 37% of the complaints on file. It is the most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 440 37% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 50,000 miles 273 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 5 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 2 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When drivetrain & axles problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 68 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 43 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 49 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 47 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 36 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 18 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 5 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 5 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 2 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 273 drivetrain & axles complaints that report mileage, the median is about 50,000 miles, and 59% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 5 crashes, 2 injuries.
What owners wrote
I was pulling into a parking spot at approximately 3-5 MPH and the car surged forward jumping the curb and hitting a tree. Prior to approaching the parking spot a speed bump was negotiated so the stated MPH are accurate as the speed bump was 25 feet prior to the parking spot entry.
Tl* the contact owns a 2017 ford focus. The contact stated that shortly after purchasing the vehicle, the contact became aware that the clutch was slipping. While receiving an oil change, the contact was informed that there was a transmission leak coming from the vehicle. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The manufacturer informed the contact that the repair was not covered under recall. The approximate failure mileage was 65,000.
Other problems reported for the 2017 Ford Focus
- Engine 312 complaints
- Fuel system 177 complaints
- Cruise control 37 complaints
- Electrical system 36 complaints
- Steering 20 complaints
- Transmission 16 complaints
- Air bags 15 complaints