2017 Ford Focus: sudden loss of power

Filed Oct 4, 2026 · Brakes, Transmission · MI

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. After purchasing the vehicle from a dealership under the fraudulent written assurance that a safety inspection was completed, I was forced to drive the vehicle a long distance across state lines with my pregnant fiancée and my [XXX] daughter inside. Immediately upon arrival, a certified multi-point mechanical safety inspection at a Ford facility uncovered that the vehicle was completely unroadworthy and posed an immediate hazard to public safety. The safety inspection documented a catastrophically failing transmission clutch assembly, completely rusted-out and failing rear brake rotor/pad assemblies, bad wheel hub bearings, and severely degraded drive belts. The immediate degradation of the dual-clutch power train and the mechanical brake failures under highway conditions created an extreme physical safety risk, including potential wheel lockup and immediate power loss on the highway. I request that this failure list be officially attached to the ongoing federal defect investigation for this vehicle model's power train and braking components to protect other consumers from fatal highway failures. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

Filed Sep 1, 2026 · OH

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 bad or charge us $200. But as I mentioned, if we are having complaints they are just supposed to replace the part and diagnostics are not necessary. There’s also another notice which is 24N07, that also states if there are driving issues, as a courtesy from Ford, they are to replace the canister purge valve. This car poses a huge safety risk and they are refusing to address the issue.

Filed Aug 13, 2026 · Engine, Fuel system · WA

I am filing this complaint regarding a severe safety hazard and prolonged failure to resolve an official recall repair by the manufacturer and dealership. In April 2026, the vehicle was brought to the dealership for an official recall repair. The repair was delayed for 2 months. In June 2026, after the dealership confirmed completion, I retrieved the vehicle. While driving on the highway, the check engine light suddenly illuminated and the vehicle completely lost power. Pressing the accelerator pedal produced no response, leaving the car unable to accelerate in active high-speed traffic. This created an extreme safety risk that nearly caused a severe highway collision. The vehicle was towed back to the dealership. The dealership returned the vehicle a second time, claiming it was repaired, but the exact same check engine light illuminated immediately with the same loss of power, requiring another tow. As of August 2026, the dealership has retained the vehicle for over 4 months in total due to backordered parts, without providing a clear completion date or loaner/rental transportation support. The dealership and corporate customer care are currently ignoring attempts to communicate. The recurring loss of engine power on the highway and unresolved recall defect pose a direct and imminent risk to public road safety. The components involved are currently at the dealership for inspection.

Filed Aug 11, 2026 · Electrical, Engine · 123,226 miles · UT

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. The vehicle was towed to the neighbor's house approximately seven times and was taken once to an independent mechanic; however, the failure could not be duplicated. The contact stated that on one occasion while attempting to restart the vehicle, the accelerator pedal was depressed and the engine revved; however, the vehicle lost power and stalled. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 123,226.

Filed Apr 6, 2026 · Engine · MI

engine failure - coolant entering engine cylinder #2, Internal engine failure. Car was stalled loss of power on highway and almost killed. Towed to nearest mechanic shop. Need to disassemble and confirm failure point. Ford law suits for coolant internal engine damage and failure. This is a known defect with Ford Ecoboost engines. Including coolant/antifreeze entering the engine. Also, the coolant intrusion into cylinders. Requesting good will assistance as unable to use car for over 2 months. Ford headquarters is acting like they know nothing about this.

Filed Mar 13, 2026 · Engine · OH

The engine oil light came on during late September or early October of 2024 while on the highway. There was a severe loss of power. I was able to get the car back to my residence and changed the oil filter and oil. The error persisted, I then changed the oil pressure switch to see if that was the issue, but it did not resolve. In approximately December of 2024, a friend who is a mechanic and has thousands of hours of experience offered to look at the issue. He pulled the engine and found that the oil pump belt and timing belt were severely degraded and had clogged the oil screen. He replaced the two belts and cleaned the screen hoping it would resolve the issue. In approximately late may or early June 2025 I got the car back and by the beginning of August the engine had seized due to damage received when the oil pressure had failed due to a clogged screen back in 2024. Thankfully I was not on the highway when the engine seized.

Filed Dec 7, 2025 · Engine · ID

After recall Campaign 23S64 and the engine being replaced with G1FG-6006-DA and traceability Code [XXX] . Incident Description On Saturday [XXX], while driving on the freeway, my vehicle began sputtering and lost power. The RPMs increased but the speed did not. The check engine light illuminated briefly and then went out. This created an Immediate serious safety hazard to me my passenger and other drivers on the road as I was unable to maintain speed in traffic and had to leave the freeway Immediately. Diagnostic Findings •Initial AutoZone OBD-II scan revealed P0302 (Cylinder 2 Misfire). •Dealer’s own diagnostic later reported P0301 (Cylinder 1 Misfire), with carbon tracking on all spark plugs and ignition coil boots. •Dealer noted the locking tab on Cylinder 3 ignition coil connector was broken, requiring a new pigtail. •Dealer also identified a broken front motor mount, but is attempting to charge me for replacement despite the fact that the mount must be removed and reinstalled during an engine swap. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

Filed Jul 31, 2025 · Electrical, Engine · WA

I bought my car in early 2022 or 2023 and almost immediately the car started shuddering when accelerating. I took the vehicle in to the place I bought it from and one other Ford Dealer. Neither places could "duplicate the problem." Bith times I had to pay money just to have it looked at, and nothing was ever fixed. My horn keeps quitting and the shuddering has gotten so bad and now there are new issues like loss of power when accelerating. This car is starting to become a safety issue for me as I live in Washington State and the traffic here is very fast. I have almost been hit due to trying to pull out or merge and the car loses power or winds way out. I am a [XXX] who can't afford automotive bills. They will only give me $2700.00 as a trade in and I owe $12,000. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

Filed Jun 9, 2025 · Engine · TX

dual clutch on automatic transmission failure purchase vehicle in 2017 and has had to be replaced 4 times and it is going on its 5th time While driving the vehicle slowed down, check engine came on and off then I lost power completely. I had to pull to side of busy hwy on way home from work. When tried to turn back on again it jerked on and off. I had to figure out how to make it home. The dealership McRee Ford has replaced the clutch on various occasions. No signs prior until the day of when the check engine light flashed on and off.

Filed Mar 27, 2025 · Engine · 110,000 miles · IN

The contact owns a 2017 Ford Focus. The contact stated while driving approximately 75 MPH, the vehicle stalled and lost engine power. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the residence. The vehicle was then towed to the dealer, who determined that all the teeth on the timing belt had sheared off and were in the oil. The contact was informed that the timing belt and oil pump needed to be replaced. The dealer wanted to drop the oil pan to remove all the timing belt material. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact learned of the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 23V905000 (Engine and Engine Cooling); which was related to the failure. The manufacturer was informed of the failure, and informed the contact that the recall was for vehicles with an automatic transmission, and the contact's vehicle was not included. The manufacturer referred the contact to the federal safety agency Hotline to report the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 110,000.

Filed Jan 28, 2025 · Brakes, Engine · TX

Car has loss of power, loss of power brakes, low engine oil pressure. Current recall 23S64 does not cover my vin but my car is experiencing the same issues. My car is in the same date range and has the same engine. Car was diagnosed with bad oil pump/belt. I have contacted Ford multiple times about having my car included in recall with no resolution.

Filed Jan 24, 2025 · Engine · OH

I was driving on I-90 at speed when the engine red warning light came on and the engine lost power and started making a lot of noise. I had to pull off on the shoulder of the interstate and shut down engine. Waited for 5 minutes and restarted engine but the warning light remained on. Fortunately, I was near an exit and limped to my maintenance provider. Their diagnosis was that the oil pump had failed and it was providing no oil pressure at all. They also said that there was an existing recall #23V905000 that pertained to this failure of the oil pump. I then contacted Ford and was told that my VIN number was not linked to the recall number because my car has a manual transmission. It is obvious that the recall is due to an engine oil pump failure and that has absolutely nothing to do with either a manual or automatic transmission.