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3.2

definitely annoying
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
43,400 miles

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2018 Ford Focus transmission problems

transmission problem

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2018 Ford Focus Owner Comments

problem #5

May 072024

Focus

  • 56,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

The contact owns a 2018 Ford Focus. The contact stated while driving 70 MPH and depressing the accelerator pedal, the vehicle stalled. Additionally, the contact became aware that the transmission was not functioning as needed. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed that the actuator motor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 56,000.

- Morehead, KY, USA

problem #4

Feb 012023

Focus

  • miles
Car will not go in reverse transmission went out and needs tcm repair, so to shift fork b circuit going out causing damage to transmission

- Capac, MI, USA

problem #3

Nov 012022

Focus

  • miles
This VIN needs to be updated clearly because I was experiencing transmission issues that were extremely unsafe causing the vehicle to jerk left and ride on the road as well as not go into reverse - I almost got killed by upcoming traffic!!!! Ford as well as the dealership took no accountability but stated there was a recall with the clutch system and it needed to be replaced as well as codes that needed to be reset. My vehicles year, make, and model indeed have similar recalls so my VIN should be under that classification as well because it left the repair shop with $1,000 worth of repairs and it arrived to me unable to start! There-??s still internal issues and unfixable transmission issues like many of the pending lawsuits have stated.

- San Diego , CA, USA

problem #2

Apr 062022

Focus

  • 58,000 miles
The contact owns a 2018 Ford Focus. The contact stated while stopped at a traffic light, the vehicle failed to accelerate. The contact stated she depressed the accelerator pedal harder than usual and the vehicle jerked and accelerated abruptly. The contact stated that on another occasion there was an abnormal sound while shifting gear. The vehicle was taken to the dealer to be diagnosed and the contact was informed that the transmission and clutches needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and stated that the vehicle warranty had expired. The failure mileage was 58,000.

- Westmoreland, TN, USA

problem #1

Apr 062021

Focus

  • 103,000 miles
The contact owns a 2018 Ford Focus. The contact stated while driving approximately 45 MPH, the vehicle stalled randomly. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was towed to a local mechanic where it was diagnosed with needing the transmission replaced. The vehicle was repaired however, the failure recurred. Upon investigation, the contact associated the failure with NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V735000 (Fuel System, Gasoline) however, the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was informed of the failure and confirmed that the VIN was not under recall. The failure mileage was approximately 103,000.

- Afton, TN, USA

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