Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2017 Ford Focus
NHTSA data on file today
The 2017 Ford Focus has 10 NHTSA recall campaigns and 899 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
NCAP overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars, averaged across 2 NHTSA-tested trims.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #26V369000 Engine Stall From Canister Purge Valve Malfunction NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #26V376000 Transmission Clutch May Fracture and Leak Fluid NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #26V011000 Engine Block Heater May Short Circuit and Cause Fire NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #26V012000 Engine Block Heater May Short Circuit and Cause Fire NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #23V905000 Engine Oil Pump Failure NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #19V515000 Stuck Canister Purge Valve may Cause Stall NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #18V845000 Transmission Clutch Slip and Fluid Leak NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #18V735000 Stuck Canister Purge Valve may Cause Stall NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #17V528000 Insufficient Seat Frame Weld/FMVSS 207, 210 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #16V698000 Hatchback can be Unlatched with One Button Press NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Power Train 454 complaints
- Engine 230 complaints
- Fuel/Propulsion System 116 complaints
- Engine and Engine Cooling 81 complaints
- Unknown or Other 81 complaints
- Fuel System, Gasoline 61 complaints
Of the 899 complaints on file, 18 report a crash and 2 a fire; across all 899 complaints, owners report 16 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $5,500–$9,500AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2017 Ford Focus struggles with power train issues, engine failures, and fuel system defects often resulting in stalling. Numerous recalls indicate systemic problems, affecting reliability and ownership cost.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canister Purge Valve | 40,000–70,000 miles | $300–$500 | very common |
| Clutch Assembly | 50,000–80,000 miles | $700–$1,200 | common |
| Engine Oil Pump | 60,000–90,000 miles | $400–$800 | common |
| Transmission | 70,000–100,000 miles | $1,300–$3,500 | common |
| Engine Control Module | 60,000–90,000 miles | $300–$700 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter change every 5,000 miles
- Brake fluid replacement every 30,000 miles
- Coolant change every 60,000 miles
- Transmission service every 60,000 miles
- Timing belt replacement at 100,000 miles
- Tire rotation every 10,000 miles
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Engine stalling intermittently
- Clutch slipping or hard to engage
- Difficulty in shifting gears
- Excessive fuel smell
- Unexpected loss of power
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2017 Ford Focus at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.