CarComplaints.com Notes: The 2015 Ford Focus & its "Powershift" transmission has a defect trend where the car shudders when accelerating, especially when starting uphill. Read more »
Most owners have reported their Ford Focus remains driveable while the vehicle is still at low mileage, but the shuddering is annoying & unpleasant & may reduce the resale value of the vehicle.
However, owners of higher-mileage vehicles from earlier 3rd generation Focus model years report transmission failure & a host of other major & expensive transmission-related problems. Potential buyers beware.
This hatchback purchased from Ricart Ford in Groveport, Ohio will roll backwards when you are getting to take off, and especially on inclines. This could cause an accident. Very unsafe.
I have to wait a few seconds for reverse to actually engage. The backup camera will be on but if I press he accelerator the car will go forward instead of backward. I found this out while trying to back out of a driveway. Good thing there was nothing in front of me to hit.
- Gennise B.,
St, US
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This hatchback purchased from Ricart Ford in Groveport, Ohio will roll backwards when you are getting to take off, and especially on inclines. This could cause an accident. Very unsafe.
- Kyle C., Groveport, OH, US