{"id":17842,"date":"2022-06-07T02:14:00","date_gmt":"2022-06-07T09:14:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogv2prod.wpenginepowered.com\/blog\/?p=17842"},"modified":"2024-10-27T06:21:57","modified_gmt":"2024-10-27T13:21:57","slug":"ford-focus-reliability-and-common-problems","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/ford-focus-reliability-and-common-problems\/","title":{"rendered":"Ford Focus Reliability and Common Problems"},"content":{"rendered":"<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC \"-\/\/W3C\/\/DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional\/\/EN\" \"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/TR\/REC-html40\/loose.dtd\">\n<html><body><span class=\"span-reading-time rt-reading-time\" style=\"display: block;\"><span class=\"rt-label rt-prefix\">Reading Time: <\/span> <span class=\"rt-time\"> 7<\/span> <span class=\"rt-label rt-postfix\">minutes<\/span><\/span><style>.kadence-column17842_119df4-dd > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column17842_119df4-dd > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column17842_119df4-dd > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column17842_119df4-dd > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column17842_119df4-dd > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column17842_119df4-dd > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column17842_119df4-dd{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column17842_119df4-dd > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column17842_119df4-dd > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column17842_119df4-dd inner-column-1 qk-look-widget\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-ultimate-post-row ultp-block-19622f  qk-main-wrap\"><div class=\"ultp-row-wrapper\"><div class=\"ultp-row-content\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-ultimate-post-column ultp-block-16635f\"><div class=\"ultp-column-wrapper\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17842_37357e-f2, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17842_37357e-f2[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading17842_37357e-f2\"]{text-align:center;font-size:20px;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17842_37357e-f2 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17842_37357e-f2[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading17842_37357e-f2\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-family:Inter;font-weight:500;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17842_37357e-f2 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading17842_37357e-f2[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading17842_37357e-f2\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"kt-adv-heading17842_37357e-f2 summary-title wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading17842_37357e-f2\"><span>Summary<\/span><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The Ford Focus is a popular hatchback, but several problems appear often, and some of its model years have many issues.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The Ford Focus&rsquo; dual-clutch automatic transmission often causes problems.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The most common Ford Focus problems include fluctuating engine revolutions per minute (RPM), pre-ignition at low speeds, and engine stalling.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Many issues can also develop in the exhaust, fuel system, transmission, steering, and ignition key.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p>The Ford Focus is a popular choice for new drivers who want a sporty yet budget-friendly hatchback as their first vehicle. While it sold over 13 million units by 2019, the Focus went through its share of reliability issues. Certain problems cropped up more often and some year models proved more troublesome than others.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Is the Ford Focus Reliable?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In a list of the top 20 worst vehicles, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carcomplaints.com\/worst_vehicles\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" aria-label=\"CarComplaints.com\">CarComplaints.com<\/a> assigned the #13 and #14 spots to the 2014 and 2012 Ford Focus, respectively. The most common complaint involves the Ford dual clutch automatic transmission. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thedrive.com\/article\/10481\/long-term-reliability-how-ford-completely-lost-the-focus#:~:text=The%20second%20unique,with%20the%20Mazda\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" aria-label=\"The Drive\">The Drive<\/a> reports that Focuses with manual transmission enjoy comparable reliability with competitors like the Mazda 3.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Ford Focus scored 4 out of 5 with <a href=\"https:\/\/repairpal.com\/reliability\/ford\/focus#:~:text=The%20Ford%20Focus%20Reliability%20Rating%20is%204.0%20out%20of%205.0%2C%20which%20ranks%20it%2027th%20out%20of%2036%20for%20compact%20cars\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" aria-label=\"RepairPal\">RepairPal<\/a>, putting it in the 27th place among 36 compact vehicle models. RepairPal also noted that the Focus has average ownership and annual repair costs. In terms of fuel economy, Cars.com reported that the basic Focus trim can achieve up to 40 miles per gallon (mpg). Testing by the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.iihs.org\/ratings\/vehicle\/ford\/focus-4-door-sedan\/2015\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" aria-label=\"Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS)\">Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS)<\/a> gave the Focus good overall crash and safety ratings for a compact car.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/ford-focus-1024x683.jpeg\" alt=\"ford focus\" class=\"wp-image-17875\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/ford-focus-1024x683.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/ford-focus-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/ford-focus-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/ford-focus-600x400.jpeg 600w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/ford-focus-150x100.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/ford-focus.jpeg 1500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The Ford Focus is a popular choice for new drivers who want a sporty yet budget-friendly hatchback as their first vehicle.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Compared by model year, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carcomplaints.com\/Ford\/Focus\/#:~:text=Although%20the%202012%20Ford%20Focus%20has%20the%20most%20overall%20complaints%2C%20we%20rate%20the%202014%20model%20year%20as%20worse%20because%20of%20other%20possible%20factors%20such%20as%20higher%20repair%20cost%20or%20more%20problems%20at%20lower%20mileage\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" aria-label=\"CarComplaints.com\">CarComplaints.com<\/a> identified the 2000-2003 and 20012-2014 model years as the most troublesome for the Ford Focus. Other model years proved much more reliable. Improvements finally showed in the 2015 Focus and the 2018-2019 Focuses received fewer complaints.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"article-search-widget\">\n<div class=\"cp-search\">\n<div align=\"center\">\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cld.partsimg.com\/image\/upload\/w_auto,dpr_auto\/carparts\/logos\/badge_wordmark\/full_color\/CP_LOGO_COLOUR_RGB\" alt=\"CarParts.com\" width=\"300\" height=\"56\">\n<\/div>\n<form id=\"cpsearchform\" name=\"cpsearchform\" action=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/search\" method=\"get\" target=\"_blank\" accept-charset=\"character_set\" aria-label=\"search CarParts.com\">\n    <input type=\"text\" class=\"keyword\" name=\"q\" placeholder=\"Search for parts on CarParts.com\" value=\"\" aria-label=\"Search CarParts.com\"><input type=\"submit\" class=\"btn-search\" value=\"Search\" aria-label=\"Search\">\n<\/form>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Top Ford Focus Problems<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Focus is more reliable than it&rsquo;s given credit for, but issues with troublesome year models have marred its reputation. Below are the most commonly reported Ford Focus problems:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"668\" src=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/2018-ford-focus-engine-1024x668.jpg\" alt=\"2018 ford focus engine\" class=\"wp-image-17877\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/2018-ford-focus-engine-1024x668.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/2018-ford-focus-engine-300x196.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/2018-ford-focus-engine-768x501.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/2018-ford-focus-engine-150x98.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/2018-ford-focus-engine.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Despite its decent reputation, the 2018 Ford Focus still runs into problems with its engine. Image source: austinwaldrop | Reddit<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Fluctuating Engine RPM<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The 2018 Ford Focus enjoys one of the best reliability levels of the model. An analysis by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carcomplaints.com\/Ford\/Focus\/transmission\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" aria-label=\"CarComplaints.com\">CarComplaints.com<\/a> indicated that the worst of the PowerShift transmission woes from 2011-2015 have gotten resolved. Only a few cases of improper shifting show up on the 2018 Focus&rsquo; track record with its transmission.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Despite its decent reputation, the 2018 Ford Focus still runs into problems with its engine. Some users have reported that the engine&rsquo;s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/what-does-car-rpm-stand-for\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"RPM\">RPM<\/a> can jump after they shifted the gear into the park position. The RPMs can also rise despite depressing the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/clutch-pedal\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"clutch pedal\">clutch pedal<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"REVIEW | 2018 Ford Focus SE\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/dUx0Kj4ckTk?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Exhaust and Fuel System Issues<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.consumerreports.org\/car-recalls-defects\/ford-focus-cars-recalled-over-stall-risk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" aria-label=\"Consumer Reports\">Consumer Reports<\/a> reported that more than a million units of the 2012-2018 Ford Focus year models were recalled because of a bad purge valve in the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/exhaust-system\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"exhaust system\">exhaust system<\/a> that could indirectly damage the car&rsquo;s fuel tank. Known issues included loss of power, malfunctioning fuel gauges, and an inability to restart the engine after a stall. The recall required the vehicles to be reprogrammed and any affected parts to be replaced.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A follow-up article reported that <a href=\"https:\/\/media.ford.com\/content\/fordmedia\/fna\/us\/en\/news\/2019\/07\/09\/ford-motor-company-issues-safety-recall.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" aria-label=\"Ford issued a related recall\">Ford issued a related recall<\/a> for 2012-2014 and 2017 Ford Focuses. The company explained that these vehicles didn&rsquo;t get a complete software update and required additional reprogramming.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/2016-ford-focus-interior-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"2016 ford focus interior\" class=\"wp-image-17879\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/2016-ford-focus-interior-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/2016-ford-focus-interior-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/2016-ford-focus-interior-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/2016-ford-focus-interior-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/2016-ford-focus-interior-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/2016-ford-focus-interior.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Dual-clutches and dry clutches were troublesome enough on their own, but PowerShift made things worse by combining the two features. Image source: <a href=\"https:\/\/media.ford.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" aria-label=\"Ford\">Ford<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Transmission Problems<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Many complaints about the Ford Focus involve the transmission system. According to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.motorbiscuit.com\/the-ford-focus-is-the-worst-used-ford-vehicle-you-should-never-buy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" aria-label=\"Motorbiscuit\">Motorbiscuit<\/a>, the problem began in 2011 when Ford updated the Focus with the &ldquo;PowerShift&rdquo; automatic transmission. Dual-clutches and dry clutches were troublesome enough on their own, but PowerShift made things worse by combining the two features.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The 2011-2016 Ford Focus year models suffered from transmission problems. The countless issues with the PowerShift transmission propelled the 2014 Focus to the #9 spot on CarComplaints.com&rsquo;s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carcomplaints.com\/worst_vehicles\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" aria-label=\"list of the worst vehicles\">list of the worst vehicles<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/2014-Ford-Focus-Ecoboost-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"2014 Ford Focus Ecoboost\" class=\"wp-image-17880\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/2014-Ford-Focus-Ecoboost-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/2014-Ford-Focus-Ecoboost-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/2014-Ford-Focus-Ecoboost-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/2014-Ford-Focus-Ecoboost-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/2014-Ford-Focus-Ecoboost-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/2014-Ford-Focus-Ecoboost.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The 2014 Ford Focus EcoBoost engine has a downsized boosted engine that delivers the same output as a bigger engine while consuming less fuel and generating lower emission levels. Image source: Wikimedia Commons<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Low-Speed Pre-Ignition<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If the 2014 Ford Focus is the black sheep of the family, then the Ford Focus ST is its opposite. While the sports compact also shared the same faulty <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/exhaust-valve\/ford\/focus\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"exhaust valve\">exhaust valve<\/a> as the Focus and Fiesta, Focus ST units with manual transmissions enjoyed decent reliability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Its EcoBoost engine is a downsized boosted engine that delivers the same output as a bigger engine while consuming less fuel and generating lower emission levels. The Focus ST also has turbochargers to increase its engine operating pressure. While it has its advantages, this type of engine came with its own share of problems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.motorbiscuit.com\/the-ford-focus-is-the-worst-used-ford-vehicle-you-should-never-buy\/#:~:text=the%20car%20could%20suffer%20from%20low%2Dspeed%20pre%2Dignition\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" aria-label=\"Motorbiscuit\">Motorbiscuit<\/a> reported that both downsized and turbocharged engines can have low-speed pre-ignition problems. In this scenario, the fuel-air mixture in the cylinder ignites before the ignition system fires off the spark plug. Low-speed pre-ignition can damage the pistons and other internal parts. To avoid this, drivers should avoid accelerating the Ford Focus ST when it&rsquo;s in high gear at low revolutions per minute (RPM).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Bae why are you so perfect? <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/2014FordFocus?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" aria-label=\"#2014FordFocus\">#2014FordFocus<\/a> <a href=\"http:\/\/t.co\/55JNbOvDz3\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" aria-label=\"pic.twitter.com\/55JNbOvDz3\">pic.twitter.com\/55JNbOvDz3<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Nicole Ripken Jr &#127865; (@nicoleeejets) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/nicoleeejets\/status\/539246067947429888?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" aria-label=\"December 1, 2014\">December 1, 2014<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Steering Problems<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The 2012 Ford Focus is not too far behind the 2014 model year in terms of complaints. An <a href=\"https:\/\/abcnews.go.com\/US\/2012-ford-focus-steering-tops-list-vehicle-issues\/story?id=25915357\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" aria-label=\"ABC News\">ABC News<\/a> report covered issues with the model year&rsquo;s steering system. Many owners reported that the electronic power-assisted steering system randomly shut down while they were driving, depriving the steering of power and increasing the risk of an accident. Another incident involved the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/steering-wheel\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"steering wheel\">steering wheel<\/a> locking up right after the driver started his Focus.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Ford Focus Faulty Ignition (2000-2003) | Mr. Locksmith Automotive\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/gwiydoPIGEE?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Ignition Key Problems<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>While problems with the PowerShift automatic transmission made the Ford Focus infamous, it didn&rsquo;t occur quite as often as ignition key-related problems. According to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carcomplaints.com\/Ford\/Focus\/2003\/accessories-interior\/key_wont_turn_in_the_ignition.shtml\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" aria-label=\"CarComplaints.com\">CarComplaints.com<\/a>, most commonly reported issue by Focus owners was a problem with the key not turning in the ignition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This problem turned up most often in the 2003 Ford Focus and effectively rendered the vehicle undrivable. There were also reported cases of keys getting trapped in the ignition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"767\" src=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/2000-ford-focus-1024x767.jpg\" alt=\"2000 ford focus\" class=\"wp-image-17883\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/2000-ford-focus-1024x767.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/2000-ford-focus-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/2000-ford-focus-768x575.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/2000-ford-focus-928x696.jpg 928w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/2000-ford-focus-150x112.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/2000-ford-focus.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The most common issue of the 2000 Ford Focus was the engine dying during operation. Image source: szokaiszabi | Reddit<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Engine Stall<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The 2000 Ford Focus was the first model year to develop numerous problems. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carcomplaints.com\/Ford\/Focus\/2000\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" aria-label=\"CarComplaints.com\">CarComplaints.com<\/a> counted 556 individual complaints levied against this model year, including the same ignition key problems that hounded the 2003 Focus.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.carcomplaints.com\/Ford\/Focus\/2000\/engine\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" aria-label=\"CarComplaints.com\">CarComplaints.com<\/a> further reported that the 2000 Ford Focus also developed numerous engine problems. The most common issue was the engine dying during operation. The second most likely problem was more severe&mdash;drivers reported blown engines, which required extensive repair or outright replacement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Ford Focus is such a popular model that many people will still buy the compact car despite its many flaws. For those who are eyeing a used Focus, it&rsquo;s a good idea to read up on the most common issues with the specific year model you&rsquo;re considering to decide if its pros outweigh the cons. Stick to a manual transmission Focus or Focus ST to avoid the model&rsquo;s biggest pitfall.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Ford Focus Years to Avoid<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Ford Focus years you should avoid are the 2007, 2012, 2013, and 2014 models.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2007 Ford Focus<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The 2007 Ford Focus had over 700 complaints and two recalls, mainly due to the alternator dying sooner than expected. Most owners complained it went out without warning, prompting them to replace it every 18 months. Tire wear is another issue faced by the 2007 remodel, as it wears out under low mileage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2012 Ford Focus<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The 2012 Ford Focus is deemed the worst of the bunch. It had prevalent power steering issues, as some owners complained power steering died on them while driving in traffic. Steering difficulties made the model a pain to drive, considering it could occur at any time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This model year was also known for its malfunctioning door latches. Some users noted that they couldn&rsquo;t close their doors once opened. 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