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2017 Ford Focus Engine cooling Problems

Complaints
81about this part
Share
9%of 900 total for the year
Median mileage
79,252miles
Trend
RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.

NHTSA recorded 81 complaints about the engine cooling of the 2017 Ford Focus, 9% of the 900 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 79,252 miles. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“The contact owns a 2017 Ford Focus. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the low engine oil pressure warning light illuminated, and the contact stopped driving the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where the engine oil pump, the engine, and the coolant gasket housing were replaced under NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V905000 (Engine and Engine Cooling); however, the vehicle started overheating. …”

NHTSA complaint #11750662, filed 2026-07, 178,000 miles

“The contact owns a 2017 Ford Focus. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 60 MPH, the vehicle stalled and was pulled to the shoulder of the road, The Check Engine warning light had illuminated. The vehicle failed to restart and was left in a parking lot, where it was diagnosed by a local independent mechanic. The mechanic determined that the engine oil pump had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not towed. …”

NHTSA complaint #11578664, filed 2024-03, 90,000 miles

“The contact owns a 2017 Ford Focus. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, there was an abnormal sound coming from the engine compartment. The low oil pressure warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed a failure with the oil pump tensioner belt. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but did not assist. The failure mileage was 59,000.”

NHTSA complaint #11573959, filed 2024-02, 59,000 miles

“The contact owns a 2017 Ford Focus. The contact stated that while at a stop light, the vehicle failed to accelerate upon the depression of the accelerator pedal. Due to the failure, the vehicle was towed to a dealer where the vehicle was diagnosed with engine failure. The dealer failed to honor the vehicle warranty and the contact was provided an estimate for the repair. The vehicle was then towed to an independent mechanic where the engine was replaced. …”

NHTSA complaint #11611794, filed 2024-08, 33,905 miles

“The contact owns a 2017 Ford Focus. While the contact's husband was driving at an undisclosed speed, the accelerator pedal was depressed, however the vehicle failed to accelerate. The contact ws unsure if any warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed with engine failure. The contact was informed that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The contact stated that the replacement engine was purchased from the dealer. …”

NHTSA complaint #11708763, filed 2026-01, 100,000 miles

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Engine cooling: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
201812415%
2017819%
2016504%
201571%
201480%
2013141%
2012271%
201111%
2010114%
200973%
200873%
2007123%
200663%
2005184%
2004226%
2003606%
200210311%
200124314%
200047413%
1999655%

Other parts of the 2017 Ford Focus

Transmission and drivetrain
455 complaintsEngine
230 complaintsFuel system
177 complaintsOther or unknown
81 complaintsVehicle speed control
37 complaintsElectrical system
36 complaintsSteering
20 complaintsAir bags
15 complaintsBrakes
11 complaintsExterior lighting
9 complaintsWheels
8 complaintsBody and structure
7 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2017 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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