NHTSA Complaint #11470735 — 2017 FORD FOCUS

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM) issue reported to NHTSA

Check any vehicle history by VIN - Free vehicle history report

Complaint Details

ODI Number	11470735
Vehicle	2017 FORD FOCUS
Component	POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
Date of Incident	May 23, 2022
Date Filed	June 23, 2022
Mileage	117,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	VA

Consumer Description

The contact owns a 2017 Ford Focus. The contact stated that the vehicle was unable to reverse and would not accelerate above 15 MPH. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, who replaced the clutch fork; however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was towed back to the independent mechanic and diagnosed with TCM failure. The mechanic informed the contact that the TCM needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and advised the contact to file a complaint with the NHTSA. The failure mileage was approximately 117,000.

Related Complaints for the 2017 FORD FOCUS

Other POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM) Complaints

#11557012 — November 27, 2023 — The contact owns a 2017 Ford Focus. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the vehicle lost motive power...

#11510576 — March 7, 2023 — The contact owns a 2017 Ford Focus. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to respond while attempting to drive f...

#11503689 — January 25, 2023 — The contact owns a 2017 Ford Focus. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle was je...

#11491131 — October 27, 2022 — The contact owns a 2017 Ford Focus. The contact stated that the vehicle was shifted into drive(D) and he depressed th...

#11308051 — February 9, 2020 — RECALL 18S32 I AM RESPONDING ON BEHALF OF [XXX] WHO HAS BEEN MY SONS GIRLFRIEND FOR 16 YEARS. THE CAR WAS TAKEN TO C...

Recent Complaints for the 2017 FORD FOCUS

#11717224 — UNKNOWN OR OTHER — February 11, 2026 — I am reporting a safety-related defect in my 2017 Ford Focus equipped with the PowerShift dual-clutch (DPS6) transmis...

#11716101 — POWER TRAIN — February 6, 2026 — My 2017 Ford Focus transmission failed at 113,000 miles. I was stranded in the middle of nowhere with a flashing warn...

#11713453 — ENGINE — January 26, 2026 — UNKOWN my rpms rev up randomly I can’t shut my car off when I get gas and makes a raving up sound I can’t reverse

#11713453 — FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM — January 26, 2026 — UNKOWN my rpms rev up randomly I can’t shut my car off when I get gas and makes a raving up sound I can’t reverse

#11713003 — ENGINE — January 23, 2026 — I am reporting a dealership conduct issue that directly affected vehicle safety and caused financial loss. Valley Fo...