2017 Ford Focus engine problems
Owners reported engine problems in 312 complaints for the 2017 Ford Focus, 26% of the complaints on file. It is the 2nd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 312 26% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 68,000 miles 167 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 4 and 1
- Injuries and deaths
- 3 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When engine problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 14 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 16 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 36 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 42 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 28 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 21 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 4 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 1 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 3 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 1 |
| 200k+ miles | 1 |
What the data shows
Of the 167 engine complaints that report mileage, the median is about 68,000 miles, and 40% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 4 crashes, 1 fire, 3 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.
Driving car , check engine light came on at 5800 mile, scan tool stated code p0340 and p0344, replace cam sensor. Clear codes, drove car 3 days 5980 mile ,check engine flash couple time and stay on started smell oil and sound like it was misfiring, scan it again and it said code p0340 and p0344, called dealer bob bell ford glen burnie md. Told me next opening for appointment would be week 1/2 , I said ok.
Other problems reported for the 2017 Ford Focus
- Drivetrain & axles 440 complaints
- Fuel system 177 complaints
- Cruise control 37 complaints
- Electrical system 36 complaints
- Steering 20 complaints
- Transmission 16 complaints
- Air bags 15 complaints