2015 Ford Focus problems and complaints
Owners have filed 1030 complaints with NHTSA about the 2015 Ford Focus. The most-reported areas: Power Train (562), Engine (175), Fuel/Propulsion System (140).
Key takeaways
- 1030 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 32 involve a crash, 4 a fire, 29 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 562 | 55% |
| Engine | 175 | 17% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 140 | 14% |
| Unknown Or Other | 119 | 12% |
| Steering | 96 | 9% |
| Electrical System | 68 | 7% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 44 | 4% |
| Fuel System | 33 | 3% |
| Gasoline | 33 | 3% |
| Air Bags | 18 | 2% |
| Structure | 16 | 2% |
| Wheels | 12 | 1% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 Ford Focus 5 HB FWD | 5/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| 2015 Ford Focus 4 DR FWD | 5/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Engine,fuel/Propulsion System - filed 2026-09-12
My 2015 Ford Focus SE with the 1.0L EcoBoost engine and 6-speed manual transmission is experiencing a loss of engine lubrication/oil flow. The camshafts are not receiving adequate oil, there appears to be insufficient oil flow/pressure reaching the cylinder head. I am concerned that continued driving could result in en...
Power Train - filed 2026-09-11
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 to be replaced. The v...
Engine - filed 2026-08-28
The vehicle experienced a sudden and complete loss of motive power due to an internal engine failure while stopped at an idle in active traffic. The engine stalled completely and would not restart, creating an immediate safety hazard as the vehicle was stranded in the roadway. This failure is directly related to the kn...
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Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.