2017 Ford Focus Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 0%of 900 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 13miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the suspension of the 2017 Ford Focus, 0% of the 900 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 13 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The left rear tire leans in at top 2-3 degrees. Dealer checked, it showed out of camber/alignment, but was within specs . At under 1200-miles, tire is already showing uneven inside tread wear. Dealer knows but refuses to correct it unless Ford authorize. I found this on Ford world; Ford motor company told dealers that they may need to replace the rear upper control arms on Ford Focus models. The models include: Focus sedan se series, wagon, zx3 and zx5 series. According to Ford, consumers have been experiencing more than normal wear to the inside of the rear tire(s). …”
NHTSA complaint #11033134, filed 2017-10, 13 miles“My car has a faulty transmission from factory, having some issues now for some months, Ford advised to change the transmission at 103K miles. My car start becoming very shaky and slow on hills, I was afraid i will remain with in the middle of the street!”
NHTSA complaint #11700711, filed 2025-11“4 issues: 1. The car pulls back under acceleration. 2. The seat moves back suddenly (seat belt issue). 3. When starting the car, The car drives instead of reversing. 4. There is a squeaky noise.”
NHTSA complaint #11644226, filed 2025-02Related service bulletins
- 10100503Mar 21, 20172016-2017 focus rs models are shipped with front coil spring spacers that keep the suspension from bottoming out and to provide ramp clearance during shipping. The vehicle is…
Suspension: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 3 | 0% |
| 2017 | 3 | 0% |
| 2016 | 6 | 1% |
| 2015 | 4 | 0% |
| 2014 | 19 | 1% |
| 2013 | 15 | 1% |
| 2012 | 28 | 1% |
| 2011 | 5 | 4% |
| 2010 | 19 | 7% |
| 2009 | 25 | 11% |
| 2008 | 23 | 9% |
| 2007 | 23 | 6% |
| 2006 | 10 | 5% |
| 2005 | 27 | 6% |
| 2004 | 17 | 4% |
| 2003 | 49 | 5% |
| 2002 | 109 | 12% |
| 2001 | 150 | 9% |
| 2000 | 390 | 11% |
Other parts of the 2017 Ford Focus
455 complaintsEngine
230 complaintsFuel system
177 complaintsEngine cooling
81 complaintsOther or unknown
81 complaintsVehicle speed control
37 complaintsElectrical system
36 complaintsSteering
20 complaintsAir bags
15 complaintsBrakes
11 complaintsExterior lighting
9 complaintsWheels
8 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2017 Ford Focus
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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