2017 Ford Focus Engine Problems

NHTSA component category: ENGINE · data through 07/12/2026

223Engine complaints

25.3%Of all 883 complaints

#2Most-reported category

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

How engine ranks on this vehicle

POWER TRAIN424 · 48%

ENGINE223 · 25.3%

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM115 · 13%

Unspecified / other79 · 8.9%

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING77 · 8.7%

Share of the 883 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2017 Ford Focus overview page.

What owners report

“FUMES COMING IN THRU THE AC VENTS WHILE IN THE HIGHWAY WHEN ACCELERATING AND TURBO IS ENGAGE. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE JLR DEALER FOR…”NHTSA complaint 11233546 — filed 07/20/2019

“THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 FORD FOCUS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE STALLED AND HESITATED WHILE DRIVING WITHOUT WARNING. ALSO, THE GAUGES ON THE…”NHTSA complaint 11233072 — filed 07/18/2019

“TAMARA RECALL TRANSMISSION AND CLUTCH SYSTEM ARE AFFECTING DRIVING CAPABILITIES AND PERFORMANCE ABILITIES. IMPROPERLY SHIFTING, WEAR AND TEAR ON TIRES, NOT ONE TIRE IS ORIGINAL…”NHTSA complaint 11233004 — filed 07/18/2019

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Engine complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2017 Ford Focus have engine problems?

Engine is the #2 most-reported problem area on the 2017 Ford Focus: 223 of 883 complaints on file (25.3%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2017 Ford Focus have in total?

883 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Across all categories, 18 involved a crash, 2 involved a fire, 16 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.

What does NHTSA's engine category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the ENGINE category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/12/2026.