2015 Ford Focus power train problems
558 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the power train on the 2015 Ford Focus — 55% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The contact owns a 2015 Ford Focus. The contact stated that while attempting to reverse, the vehicle failed to respond, with the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed, and the contact was informed that the TCM was faulty and needed…”
filed Sep 11, 2026
“The transmission was repaired at 48k and I am now at 76k having severe issues with jerking, shuddering, and so forth. The car has undergone excellent maintenance for the CARFAX proves this. I bought this car with the very last of my inheritance money thinking I was getting a reliable product and…”
filed Aug 10, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- Clutch may fracture, resulting in damage to the transmission assembly and possibly a…Campaign 26V376000 · Jun 9, 2026
- Also included are four 2017 Ford Focus vehicles that had clutch replacements with…Campaign 18V169000 · Mar 12, 2018
Related service bulletins
Certain 2015 - 2018 Model Year Focus Vehicles with 1.0L Engine Canister Purge Valve (CPV) Replacement (if required) and Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Reprogramming Submitting Owner Letter
25E05 · Other · issued Mar 4, 2026Certain 2015 - 2018 Model Year Focus Vehicles with 1.0L Engine Canister Purge Valve (CPV) Replacement (if required) and Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Reprogramming
25E05 · Emissions · issued Dec 3, 2025
Power Train problems in other Focus years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 Focus | 318 | 38% |
| 2017 Focus | 452 | 50% |
| 2016 Focus | 672 | 57% |
| 2014 Focus | 1,576 | 61% |
| 2013 Focus | 1,101 | 52% |
| 2012 Focus | 1,445 | 38% |
| 2011 Focus | 20 | 18% |
| 2010 Focus | 45 | 16% |
| 2009 Focus | 39 | 17% |
| 2008 Focus | 23 | 9% |
| 2007 Focus | 43 | 11% |
| 2006 Focus | 14 | 7% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2015 Ford Focus
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.