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2015 Ford Focus engine problems

The 2015 Ford Focus has 176 engine complaints filed with NHTSA — 13% of the year's total, and down from the prior model year.

176

Engine complaints

13%

Share of year

2

Crash-involved

0

Related recalls

Engine complaints by year

What owners report

AFTER STOPPING TO GET GAS ON I-80 AT A SERVICE AREA IN INDIANA WITH THE CAR IN PARK AND NOT RUNNING THE ENGINE CAUGHT ON FIRE. THE CAR IS A NEW VEHICLE, STILL UNDER WARRANTY WITH ABOUT 5,000 MILES ON IT. FORD DETERMINED THAT THE FIRE WOULD NOT BE COVERED BY WARRANTY. THEY OFFERED NO PROOF, AND…

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Engine · December 20, 2015 · fire

Common questions

How many engine complaints does the 2015 Ford Focus have?

NHTSA has 176 complaints about the 2015 Ford Focus engine — 13% of all complaints filed for that model year.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.