2015 Ford Focus Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 16about this part
- Share
- 2%of 1,022 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 17,900miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 16 complaints about the body and structure of the 2015 Ford Focus, 2% of the 1,022 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 17,900 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“It sounds as if a bolt has come loose inside the driver's side door. It rolls forward and back with every acceleration and stop. It happened when I took my car into the shop to have them repair the clutch that had been recalled. It didn't do it when I dropped it off, but it was doing it when I picked it up.”
NHTSA complaint #11328602, filed 2020-06, 22,000 miles“Some months ago, while having repairs to my transmission, the service manager stated there was a recall on the door lock (handle), but they did not have the replacement part. He stated I would be contacted. I was again at Ford having repairs and asked about the recall, still no parts. I have contacted they several more times. I have major transmission problems too, they have not been able to fix it. I will start another complaint for that problem. I will attach a file of a chat log with Ford this morning. Below ask for date. I have shown date for today, this has been going on many months.”
NHTSA complaint #11014573, filed 2017-08, 25,000 miles“Driver was making an unprotected left turn into stopped traffic on a city street. As he was turning south (at approximately 5 MPH) a north bound vehicle struck in the front driver's side quarter panel. The uniframe was damage and the wheel well was pushed into the engine compartment, damaging most of the engine components. None of the airbags deployed.”
NHTSA complaint #10825996, filed 2016-02, 7,000 miles“Driver side door latch will not actuate and the door will fly open while driving. Ford claims this problem is not covered on this VIN for a Focus st even though 2015 Focus door latches are listed on an earlier recall.”
NHTSA complaint #11132195, filed 2018-09, 17,900 miles“Ford has refused to honor manufacturer recalls due to branded title . What recourse is thereto get these safety defects repaired? Door latch & transmission”
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Body and structure: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 6 | 1% |
| 2017 | 7 | 1% |
| 2016 | 14 | 1% |
| 2015 | 16 | 2% |
| 2014 | 63 | 2% |
| 2013 | 84 | 4% |
| 2012 | 332 | 9% |
| 2011 | 14 | 12% |
| 2010 | 24 | 8% |
| 2009 | 12 | 5% |
| 2008 | 41 | 16% |
| 2007 | 24 | 6% |
| 2006 | 15 | 7% |
| 2005 | 43 | 10% |
| 2004 | 14 | 4% |
| 2003 | 40 | 4% |
| 2002 | 51 | 5% |
| 2001 | 60 | 3% |
| 2000 | 138 | 4% |
| 1999 | 1 | 9% |
Other parts of the 2015 Ford Focus
559 complaintsEngine
173 complaintsFuel system
172 complaintsOther or unknown
120 complaintsSteering
93 complaintsElectrical system
64 complaintsVehicle speed control
42 complaintsAir bags
18 complaintsWheels
12 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
11 complaintsBrakes
10 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
8 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2015 Ford Focus
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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