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Traded a 2014 for a 2015
SJ, 08/30/2015
2015 Ford Focus SE 4dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
53 of 54 people found this review helpful
This is our third Focus. First was a 2005 which was very economical to drive. Bought a 2014 SE automatic last year and liked it but there were a couple of options I wished I'd gotten with it. A couple of things I didn't like about the '14 were no 12V plug on the dash and no lock buttons on the doors. Traded it in for the 2015 SE this year and glad I did. Everything I didn't like on the 2014 was corrected on the 2015, 12V plug on the dash, lock buttons on the doors, etc. I had no problems with the shifting on the 2014. Not as smooth as a full size car but it it shifted fine for the 12,000 miles I had on it. You have to realize even though it's an automatic you feel it shift like a standard. If you don't like power shifting get a Fusion. The 2015 does seem to shift smoother than the 2014 and has the manual shift paddles which I tried and they work but for me the Focus shift points are fine in automatic so I wont use the paddles much if ever. I got the 2.0L engine for the power with larger wheels and get a steady 34 mpg around town. Longer trips on the highway I get a little better (mid to high 30s) but don't hold back on the speed. This car handles great. I drove others in this class Toyota/Honda/VW and this one is the most fun to drive. Electronics work fine and blue tooth and USB work as they should. Sync voice commands are still a challenge if you don't speak clearly. I like having both the analog and digital gauges on the 2015 (the 2014 only had an analog spedo). The heat/AC controls are great on the 2015 as there is a individual on/off button for everything including each vent/defrost. No more trying to figure out which position on a dial to use to heat your feet and the windshield at the same time. All in all the 2015 hatch is fun to drive, handles and looks great, and has enough room for our two large dogs in the back.
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Traded my Audi A5 for a 2015 Focus Titanium
Scott, 11/02/2015
2015 Ford Focus Titanium 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 6AM)
47 of 48 people found this review helpful
After owning the Audi for less than 2 years, I decided that I didn't want to own it when the warranty ran out. I tested Toyotas, Mazda, and Kia. I was more impressed with the Focus than any of these, but still a bit hesitant to go from an Audi to a Ford. Well, I couldn't be happier. While it doesn't have all the pep of the turbo on the A5, it handles just as well, is actually quieter riding, and has better navigation. Added benefits are regular gas, better mileage, and a lower car payment!
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Third One
Dave, 12/29/2015
updated 01/03/2018
2015 Ford Focus Titanium 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 6AM)
45 of 46 people found this review helpful
Have owned 3, a 2007 SES, a 2010 SEL and now a 2015 Titanium. I have found all three to be what I expected. Good all around drivers with some minor issues but no major ones. My iPhone connected well and works well. Mileage is good, around town so far is 29-30 MPG and freeway looks to approach 40 MPG. While intended to be our run around town car, it is comfortable enough to travel in. Instrument cluster initially confusing but now is OK. I do not understand why you can reset the "Oil Life" but can't find a percentage left... Makes no sense to me. Vehicle is smooth on the road and quiet on the freeway. I have not noticed any clutch issues, my guess is that they have been corrected. Have had the vehicle for a bit over a month and have a quiet rattle in the rear that is not always noticeable. I may take it in but I get easily frustrated with the "No problem found" response from dealers. Overall, I would recommend this car to those considering something in this segment. I now have 18K miles on the vehicle. The "Clutch Issue" reared its ugly head. Took it into the dealership and to my surprise, they worked on it in earnest to correct the problem. Result: The entire clutch assy was replaced. Approximately 10K miles have passed and the clutch seems to be working OK. I hear some rattling once and awhile from the new clutch but the jerking is gone. I can live with it. Most people would not notice it. It is my understanding that the next version of the Focus will be manufactured in China. That means that this will be my last Focus. I will probably look at something from GM if Ford does not have a North American alternative. Follow up... Overall, I am still happy with the vehicle. My one and only major complaint is the transmission. Specifically, the clutch. It is an automatic and has (I am told ) a double dry clutch. What ever they did in the design of this thing was / is a major muck up. Lots of judder at take off from a standing start. All other gears shift fine. This issue will not make me shy away from Ford, but it is a major nuisance. Whoever is responsible for this at Ford should be taken out to the woodshed.
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The Test Drive Was Great! The 2 years after....
Mathew Knudson, 12/27/2017
2015 Ford Focus SE 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
44 of 45 people found this review helpful
The Ford Focus seems like a decent car on the lot. It looks sporty, the backup cam is nice, the seats adjust for quite a bit of leg room even for a very tall person. Doing a 20 mph test drive around the suburban streets near the dealership, you may think it rides smoothly and accelerates nicely. It may seem to be made well, but what brand new car doesn't? You read the reviews on Car and Driver and Edmunds and think you're making the right call. THEN you try to drive the car home on the highway and realize the car isn't actually automatic, it is a "computer controlled manual", which slips, gets confused if you even lightly reduce pressure on the gas pedal, refuses to grip when you press the pedal to the floor, and generally handles like a drunk robot from a 50s scifi movie is driving a manual tractor after dunking his hands in cooking oil. Further, the build quality is awful. My car is 2 years old. In that time, I have developed problems with the trunk hinge, with my wiper fluid hose, interior liner falling, plastic becoming discolored, a massive array of weird noises, and due to some design flaw in the wheels, perpetual air loss. I have even changed one of the tires and still experience this. Thankfully, your Ford Focus is equipped with a delightful dinging sound so that you can be harassed for 3 minutes when you get in the car about the low air pressure. I have only ever had my car serviced at the Ford dealership, and they lie through their teeth about their "report card". When I picked my car up one day, the wiper fluid tank was totally empty (it was not when I dropped it off) and wouldn't spray- Yet I saw 3 spots where a "Ford Certified Mechanic" gave the wiper system, sprayer, and hoses a green light. Makes you feel real confident about the breaks. I complained to the shop, and they said that "little critters" must have damaged it in the parking lot after they serviced it. Despite the fact the hose was snapped clean off in 2 places and the brackets that held it were smashed. Must have been a Ford Certified squirrel . I contacted Ford Corp, and after a month, I got a letter saying I could pay to have my wiper hose fixed at any Ford Dealership. In conclusion, the 2015 Ford Focus is a Kia Forte, but you pay an extra few grand for them to replace the normal automatic drive engine with a ride-on mower that is shifted by a rock-em sock-em robot. They truly honor George Orwell's 1984- War is Peace, Service is Damage, and Automatic is Manual.
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My 3rd Focus
sanfla52, 05/12/2015
updated 11/16/2017
2015 Ford Focus SE 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
47 of 50 people found this review helpful
This is my 3rd Focus. I decided to buy "new" this time, having bought used before and the cars were great. This one is great also in most ways. However, I do NOT like the transmission. The hesitation felt on acceleration is a big issue for me. Both of my previous Focus vehicles had quick acceleration. This one will too...but if you push past the "hesitation" then it REVS up to 3500 rpm and goes back down again, which I also do not like. When I bought this car I thought with it being new and the fact that I don't drive much that this might be my "last" car, now it will depend on how much I can tolerate that hesitation issue. No option to choose 4 cyl auto transmission which I have. UPDATE 5/2016: After contacting the dealer where I bought the car, and Ford itself and both telling me that the transmission has a "unique" response I thought I was stuck with it. It started getting worse and in March I went to a different Ford dealer. After testing, the clutch in my transmission "failed". The part was on national "back order" for 8-10 weeks. It was repaired last week and running really well now. My gas mileage has increased dramatically. For anyone with transmission issues on your Focus and not getting resolution from Ford, there is a law firm that is putting together a class action suit against Ford, you can contact them at www.attorneyzim.com. One other thing: I'm having an ongoing issue with a fuel odor that is very strong at times, it is intermittent, I can't make it happen and I can't get the dealer to take the situation seriously. My next "Ford" battle! Update November 2016: I don't drive a lot so after owning this car 1 1/2 years I have only 13,000 miles on it. The transmission issue is okay, my mileage dropped quite a bit for a while. Now I can get better pick up but I have to push it a little harder also and tolerate the revving up of the engine to do so, it sounds like a sports car when doing so. Not a sound I enjoy, I like relatively quiet cars. Regarding the fuel odor mentioned previously, it continues...been to two different places both of which tell me there is nothing they can do unless it's happening while the car is at their shop. The overall testing of the car says it's okay. But the intermittent odor continues, although now the smell isn't just a gasoline odor, it smells more like grease and gasoline...I have to turn my a/c up to max to shut off the outside air and therefore, also the odor. I've written to Ford about it and they offer solution. Update: 11/15/17 I no longer own this vehicle, traded it in 2 months ago.
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BUYER BEWARE
Kai, 05/14/2017
updated 06/02/2025
2015 Ford Focus SE 4dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
15 of 15 people found this review helpful
New Update: 6/1/25- Car still to date remains in a federal litigation mass action lawsuit with thousands of other consumers with the same issues. It us to my understanding that the matter will be going to mediation in August nearly a decade later. Ford has continued to refuse to resolve or lemon the car out. DO NOT BUY THIS CAR! This car has a major transmission issue. A Ford tech told me to no longer drive the car because it was not safe and the issue could not be repaired. There are multiple class action lawsuits against Ford for faulty transmissions. One of them recently settling. I had purchased a 2015 model in Dec 2015 and at 35,000 miles it was on it's 3 rd clutch replacement. First clutch was replaced at 7,200 miles. Second one about 7,000 miles after that. Ford refuses to lemon the car out, they wouldn’t even trade it in with the issues. The extended warranty coverage that was sold to me is invalid and the insurer will not honor the coverage because of the bulletins and known issues. Ford states the law doesn't apply to them. Ford Corporate does nothing to rectify the issue. Horrible experience, would never purchase another Ford again.
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Don't buy this car!
Archer, 06/21/2016
2015 Ford Focus SE 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
22 of 24 people found this review helpful
I have a 2015 Ford Focus. After 3,000 miles the transmission issue started, I thought it needed an oil change, but after another 3,000 miles I took the car in to be looked at and was told there was no fix! All they can do is change the clutch assembly and I would probably be back every 3,000 miles to fix the issue again! After the warranty runs out I have to pay for the issue. I looked it up and the 2011-2015 Ford Focus and fiesta all have this same problem.
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jssr, 03/26/2016
2015 Ford Focus Titanium 4dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl 6AM)
21 of 23 people found this review helpful
Do yourself a huge favor and do not buy this car with the "automatic" transmission. It is the worst car I have EVER owned ( and I have owned more than I would care to admit) in terms of the transmission and reliability. Ford is well aware of the defective transmission and its electronic controls and still is somehow able to foist this piece of trash on the American public! The dealer is now replacing the clutch on this POS and Ford has told them that they can expect the part in 12 weeks. Nice! The transmission issues started around the 11000 mile mark and haven't been fixed yet. The car now has 14000 miles on it.
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Transmission Shuddering
Abby, 10/17/2020
2015 Ford Focus SE 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
9 of 9 people found this review helpful
Had the clutch replaced under warranty at 8,000 miles, 20,000 miles, and 70,000 miles. The problem was shuddering in low gears. Was bought back by Ford through class action law suit. Would not recommend gambling on this car hoping to not have a problem. Not worth it.
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Home run caught at the warning track!!!
vmaro44@gmail.com, 10/02/2016
2015 Ford Focus Titanium 4dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl 6AM)
49 of 56 people found this review helpful
This car is a huge disappointment. I have owned 9 different NEW Ford vehicles and I am 43 years old. I have had problems with only 1 until now. the previous one Ford stepped up to the plate and fixed. This one they will not. The transmission issues on my wife's 2015 Ford Focus is an abomination. Even my kids who are preoccupied with their phones in the car notice how bad it is! It will shudder, vibrate and shake the whole car when accelerating from a stop and from first to second gear. It feels like it is going to fall out of the car. I have had it in for service 3 times and the first time they reprogrammed the PCM (powertrain control module). It actually got worse. The second time they said it was normal because it was a manual transmission that is shifted automatically. What? I am fairly certain that when we purchased the vehicle it was marketed as a 6-speed AUTOMATIC!!! False advertising! Ford also states that the transmission technology is to better fuel efficiency. I also do not remember signing any papers stating that ride quality and safety will be compromised for fuel efficiency. I will be pursuing the lemon law if it is not remedied soon.
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Worst Car I have Driven
Cole123448, 06/15/2016
2015 Ford Focus SE 4dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
16 of 18 people found this review helpful
I have had two Hondas and one Smart Fortwo in my life. This focus is awful compared to the rest. The smart car seemed like a real downgrade from my Hondas but it shines like a gem compared to this piece of garbage. The main thing that I cannot get over is the transmission. Ford, what in god's name possessed you to release a vehicle that drives like this? Every single time you press the accelerator from a red light or stop sign the transmission kicks, jerks, and vibrates through most of first gear. It feels like the transmission is going to slip right out of gear each time and it scares me. I never know when the transmission might go. For being a "dual clutch" its awful. The Germans have been using these transmissions for a long while now and they run beautifully. Why Ford still cannot get it right baffles me. Next is the driving position. I am 6'3" so my seat is all the way back. I cant look out the window without half of my view being obstructed by the B pillar. And no the back of my seat is not tilted way back. A great looking car with great potential killed by sloppy American engineering.
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SHOP AROUND BEFORE YOU BUY
Very Disappointed, 06/29/2016
2015 Ford Focus S 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
16 of 18 people found this review helpful
Sadly, I didn't read the reviews before I bought this car. The transmission is horrible and I'm told that's the way it is. First and last Ford product I will buy. It's been in the shop twice already and I've only owned it for 8 months. Air condition module had to be replaced and a fuse was blown in addition to all the transmission issues. Stay away from this car!
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BAD IDEA.
Adrienne, 02/02/2017
2015 Ford Focus S 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
7 of 7 people found this review helpful
Don't do it. No matter what they say, just don't. I got the 2015 with the promise that the issues were fixed in the newer models. Bought it in march of 2016 and it started having issues very soon after. Shuddered when accelerating after a stop. Took it to the shop and it had to have it's clutch replaced at 25,000 miles. Found out when getting it repaired that it was actually already replaced one time at 15,000 miles! So it's on it's 3rd clutch and it only has 29,000 miles on it. A few weeks later I had it back in the shop for an issue with a joint on the axel. BOTH problems should not be happening with a newer model car. I bought the 2015 hoping for a dependable car that I could have for years considering I had to get a six year loan. THANKFULLY I just got it traded in for a fusion. Not worth all of the trouble. The maintenance guys at Ford never gave me and issues about fixing it though. Doesn't hold it's value and is a pain to trade in. Transmission is a HUGE problem with this car. If you're reading this, LISTEN TO THESE REVIEWS AND DONT GET THIS CAR. There are plenty of other options in the same price range.
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One week in
dredd_tac, 04/24/2015
2015 Ford Focus SE 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
29 of 34 people found this review helpful
Just read the elderly gentlemans review from march and felt compelled to respond. I'm one week in owning a 2015 Focus SE Hatch. This is my second Focus. Had a 2012 that I traded in on the current one. Here's what was explained to me about the transmission by service and sales;it's actually a manual transmission that has 2 clutches. The chattering sensation is the clutches engaging against the flywheel and is normal. If you've ever driven a manual pedal clutch car not all but most make a similar chatter. Now when I say chatter this is very subtle and I test drove two 2015's and they both did it. My 2012 also did it and had 76,000 on trade with no tranny problems.
Still love it after 7 years and 176,000 miles
John, 09/21/2015
updated 10/17/2022
2015 Ford Focus SE 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
19 of 22 people found this review helpful
STILL Love this car after 176,000 miles. Primary goal was to get a vehicle that got great mileage. I wasn't aware that Focus got this kind of superb mileage (42 mpg commuting) until I started researching. LOVE this car. Backup camera, Bluetooth, SYNC hands-free and a really nice sounding radio. I'm a very large man and I fit into this car very easily. I drive an hour each way to work and am not cramped up and tired afterward like I was in a Nissan Altima. Very happy I found the 2015 Focus. Still loving this choice after driving over 176,000 miles. I have the six speed automatic trans that folks complain about. Not an issue for me, nothing to complain about with the Focus at all so far.
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Love my Focus
Dave C, 09/25/2018
updated 09/28/2020
2015 Ford Focus SE 4dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
6 of 6 people found this review helpful
I researched the Focus extensively before getting involved with one. I drove a couple, a 2017 and a 2015. I ended up getting the '15 for the $3,000 price difference and slightly higher miles. I saw the teeth gnashing over the transmission and had to see what all the discourse was about. I liked the size, safety ,mpg quotes and aggressive styling. The Auto Critics loved it. The thing to remember is that it's not a traditional hydraulic automatic that US consumers crave. It has some quirks and traits that a manual would have. Mine shifts smoothly, but sometimes will shudder slightly for the first couple of years under heavy acceleration. Sometimes it will flutter slightly at a hard deceleration when transitioning to 1st. Almost making you want to throw a clutch in. On the shift selector, there is a button to engage if you'll be starting on a hill to prevent rolling back which is common in manuals. This is the first time I've seen it on an "automatic". Handling is crisp and braking is good. The cabin is quite quiet for a compact Hatchback. The cargo area with seats up and folded down is generous. The Ford Sync system is awesome and easy to use. It hooks up with my phone effortlessly. The 2 liter four has some peace and vinegar in Atlanta traffic. Mine is black on black with a tremendous metal flake sparkle in the finish. I'm glad I took this one. UPDATE: Ford recalled the FOCUS in this generation for its transmission issues. My local Ford dealer kept the car for 3 days and installed a clutch update. They gave me a Fusion free of charge for a loaner. Exactly one year later, the car shifts with no shudder or vibration. The performance and mpg are the same...I'm getting 31-33 combined. Still love it. It's a shame the issues with this trans killed the Focus. It's been a great little car that's fun to drive with it's handling.
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Consider something else
Joyce Sykes, 02/12/2016
updated 08/09/2017
2015 Ford Focus S 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
17 of 20 people found this review helpful
I have no idea where to even begin, but so far with just 9,000 miles on this car, it needs quite a bit of work. The wipers act like rain sensing wipers, which I do not have. The heater when on level 4 acts like it has climate control, which it does not and also likes to come on when I start the car (I shut it completely off when shut off the car) and then it takes five or six tries before it will stay off. I have a belt that squeels when I start the car. The shifting of this car is a laugh as it has more noises that I can count and they told me that was normal. The way this car acts, I am afraid of what will happen when the warranty runs out. I just have the feeling that this car will not be reliable at all. The positives of the car are I like the color (performance blue), I love the heated seats and heated steering wheel. These are the only two things that actual work right. UPDATE 8/12/16 - have had the car a year, has 17,000 miles and it continues to be a problem. Transmission was fixed for about 3000 miles and now makes noise again. Electronics all messed up and dealership cannot "replicate" the problem. I am ready to take the loss and trade this piece of junk in. UPDATE 8/7/17 - After two years and 35,000 miles, I just traded this car in and purchased a Fusion. I had a 2011 Fusion (I loved this car and never had to have any work done on it) which I traded in for the 2015 Bucket of Bolts Focus. This Focus already had the clutch replaced twice, the windshield wipers act like rain sensing, which the car does not have. The rear wiper comes on when I run the front wipers and the switch for the rear wiper is in the off position. Two different dealers "can't replicate the problem". The electrical system in this car is really messed up. Heater coming on in the off position is just another problem. The driving comfort level on this is horrible. I feel like I am sitting on a round metal ball. I owed more on the Focus that the car is worth, but I do not care - I just need to get rid of it before it becomes a money pit. I would suggest that if are considering this car to run as fast as you can in the other direction
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I will never buy a Ford again.
Tanner, 10/20/2016
2015 Ford Focus SE 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
I have had this car for a little over 14 months and it has been a nightmare. In the beginning of the year, I began having intermittent transmission issues. The car shutters, hesitates and will not accelerate from a stop. I have taken this to two different Ford dealerships and "there is a normal amount of shutter for these vehicles". The dealerships keep telling me to bring it back if the problem persists. The problem is now happening everyday. I refuse to drive my car more than 10 miles away from my home. This car is very uncomfortable to drive, considering you and your passengers shake every time you accelerate; regardless if you have a heavy foot or not. This is a 2015, I should not be dealing with these types of frustrations this early into leasing this vehicle. Had I read previous reviews on this vehicle before, I would not have put a single dime into this vehicle. Within 14 months of my lease with 22 months to go, I am turning this in early and buying a NON-FORD product. I am very disappointed with this vehicle.
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So far so good...
M M, 12/28/2015
2015 Ford Focus Titanium 4dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl 6AM)
8 of 9 people found this review helpful
Purchased a 2015 Focus Hatchback Titanium with 5-speed manual transmission. I've driven the car for about 2,000 miles so far and am surprised by the handling and gas mileage. I've been getting around 35 mpg on the highway which is more than the 2013 Dodge Dart Aero Turbo I traded in. After having so many problems with Dodge and the Auto DDCT I decided to cut my losses and get the Focus. The interior is great and really comfortable during my 100 mile a day commute. Ford has really changed the Focus since the last one I had driven which I believe was a 2001. The interior is somewhat comparable to the feel of my BMW 325i except way cheaper price wise. I guess some people have mentioned some issues with the automatic transmission but the 5-speed manual has been very smooth and haven't noticed any issues. Haven't tried E85 fuel yet since the price of regular gas isn't much of a difference at the moment and has better MPG. I almost went with a Focus ST but thought I would prefer the luxury feel while commuting 500 miles a week.
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Look elsewhere. 2015 Ford Focus = Lemon
Tiffany, 02/17/2016
2015 Ford Focus S 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
8 of 9 people found this review helpful
Before getting into my 2015 Ford Focus I owned a 2008 Ford Focus. My 2008 was unfortanlly wrecked and I loved the car so much I diddnt want anything else other then my focus back. I ended up landing in a 2015 Ford Focus. The first week I had the 2015 focus I brought it into the shop for a shakey transmission and poor acceleration. I was told nothing is wrong with my car. A year later having the same issues and a few more that includes the focus dying and stepping on the gas with the Rpms running up to 5,000 before it jerks and sputters and makes a final move. my focus currently needs a new clutch and a few sensors with only 15,000 miles. I come from a ford family and have owned fords my whole life but this will be the last "New" ford I will ever by. My 1997 Ford escort ran better then this 2015 Ford Focus. They changed the transmission in this 2015 Ford Focus and I think it's the biggest mistake ford has ever made. I hope they recall this car before they lose a lot of valuable customers. My focus will be traded in at the end of this month once I was told they needed it for 8 to 10 weeks for repairs. My advice would be look elsewhere if you want a ford don't buy it new.
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Worst Transmission Ever
Bryan, 07/25/2016
updated 07/30/2018
2015 Ford Focus SE 4dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
16 of 20 people found this review helpful
Honestly, there is one reason i would never buy this car again. The transmission is horrible. We have had it in three times, and had the clutch (its an automatic), replaced once. Today i am taking it in for a 4th time. All they say is "we'll test it and if its score is X we'll look into it further. If they don't fix this, i'm going to just sell it and buy a Subaru. The other thing that is horrible is the Microsoft Sync software. My wife even has a Windows phone and its horrible to sync. It's too bad, this could have been a great car, but the transmission is just THAT BAD.
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DO NOT BUY
twv, 04/23/2015
2015 Ford Focus Titanium 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 6AM)
37 of 49 people found this review helpful
I have had nothing but trouble with my 2015 Ford Focus. The transmission is so jerky, that you can not drink coffee without it landing in your lap. If stopped behind another car and you go to take off, it hesitates and then lunges forward. Had it in the shop five times, written Ford, and all say the same, "it is within Ford's acceptable allowance". I guess it is okay to make a lousy transmission, as long as you also make lousy allowances. Ford does not care about customer satisfaction. I have been buying Fords for 45 yeas, but this will be my last.
DO NOT BUY THIS CAR
Alain, 02/16/2018
2015 Ford Focus SE 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
The 2015 Ford Focus caught my attention through appearance. The car is horrible. The car stutters at acceleration and makes noises during gear shifts. Has left my stranded before with no warning. I wish I had known NOT to buy this car.
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painful regret
will t., 11/07/2017
2015 Ford Focus SE 4dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
after owning this car for a short time, the transmission does not shift and shutters on acceleration. After the third visit to the dealer in less than one year, the transmission is still not repaired and ford refuses to replace the transmission. we wont be buying ford cars anymore.
Don't do it.
LYNDSEY, 05/22/2017
2015 Ford Focus Titanium 4dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl 6AM)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
I was raised in a Ford family, with both of my parents driving Fords for the last 3 decades. I purchased my first Ford Focus in 2012 and was forced to trade it after needing 3 clutch replacements in only 20k miles of driving. After reassurance from Ford Motor Company of a new redesigned transmission and clutch in the 2015 models with no known issues after considerable testing, I traded my first Focus for my second. To my outrage, not only was I sold a car with a known faulty clutch but I just received my SECOND clutch replacement.. this time in only 13k miles of driving. In a request to Ford to buy my car back, I was told my terrible experience with my first Focus would not be included in the current request for buyback. Next, I was told by a regional manager reviewing my case, that the clutches continued to fail because I did not "drive my car aggressively enough" despite Ford acknowledging thousands being affected by their faulty clutches and current class action lawsuit against Ford. Finally, in solidarity for denying my request for buyback, I was offered 6-free oil changes (valued ~$180), a slap in face for the nearly $50,000 I have paid Ford over the last 5 years for two Ford Focuses. If you are thinking of buying a Ford, don't. My family will no longer be a Ford family.
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Decent car bad transmission
Barb, 06/10/2019
2015 Ford Focus SE 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
I bought a 2013 used Focus and when the transmission had to be rebuilt twice, I should have run away from Ford. The dealership told me they would trade it for a 2015 and it wouldn’t have the problems. What a lie but in their defense I found out Ford actually lied to their dealers about the transmission. One of the time I took the car in, one the service writers let it slip that some of the Focuses were getting their transmissions rebuilt 5 or more times.I spend most of my driving on the expressway and the car did get amazing gas mileage and felt safe BUT the transmission had to be rebuilt at 35,000 miles and 65,000. I think it had to be rebuilt fewer times because I don’t drive in stop and go traffic that much. It was covered under extended warranty so it didn’t cost me anything. The water pump went out at 75,000 miles. When I got to 92,000 miles in 3.5 years and was feeling worried about the transmission going again, I traded it in on a Subaru.
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not reliable!!!
Don hune, 08/23/2015
updated 08/24/2016
2015 Ford Focus Titanium 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 6AM)
13 of 17 people found this review helpful
I brought this car for work. I'm a uber driver so I put a lot of miles on it in a short time. After driving it for a while it jerk a little and the dealership said that the way the car works. But after a few months pass the engine light came on and the car wouldn't pass 40pmh. I couldn't get on the high or work. I been to the shop 3 times and each time I get it back the same problem come back up. It only has about 28,000 miles on it. Don't buy this car, I also heard fiesta has the same problems.. But they do give you a recall warrenty that's up last 100,000 miles but after that you left with the next bill when you go in to fix it.. It sucks. I just pass the 100,000 mark and I went in to shop and they said it would be about 800 dollars just for them to do the same thing they been doing for the last 7 times its been in the shop... Nope y'all can keep it. Never again Ford
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Fantastic small vehicle
tomkat, 10/28/2015
updated 05/01/2017
2015 Ford Focus Titanium 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 6AM)
6 of 7 people found this review helpful
I have owned a 2015 Focus Titanium sedan for about 2 months now and have about 5000 miles on it. I bought it new and it has been great. I average 38 mpg with mostly highway and country driving. This car is quiet and comfortable for a small car. The transmission works like it should with precise shifts and smooth operation. Every control and feature of the car has been engineered and thought through on a high level. I only wish there was the home link feature on the visor to program a garage door opener. I am a happy camper with this car. update: Car has almost 27000 miles. No problems. Averaging 38 mpg. I do a lot of highway driving. Only wish is to have the homelink buttons in the visor for the garage door opener. Sold my Focus and traded it in on a 2014 Buick Lacrosse. Needed something more comfortable for my back. This Buick is a thing of beauty and its the best car I've ever had.
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Here we go again
Dar, 11/13/2016
2015 Ford Focus SE 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
8 of 10 people found this review helpful
Here we go again folks My 2014 and 2015 Ford Focuses both had transmissions problems . This is my second new Focus it shutters, shakes, vibrate going up hills is terrible. I'm going tomorrow and see what dealer will do. I heard they changed the new 2016 Ford Focus
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Terrible car transmission is horrible
chuck1953, 06/14/2015
updated 12/15/2016
2015 Ford Focus Titanium 4dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl 6AM)
32 of 47 people found this review helpful
This car should be removed from the market until the transmission is completely reworked and a recall done on all those that have been sold. I have had mine about a week and I think the transmission is complete crap. It slips, shudders, jitters, and surges when starting out from a stop. /////Edmonds asked for an update 12/15/16 and I have sold this car at a great loss $$$$ This car was unsafe to drive so I got rid of it. Transmission too JERKY and not able to be relied on for daily driving. Goodbye FORD forever.
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STAY AWAY
annoyed focus owner, 07/10/2016
2015 Ford Focus SE 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
7 of 9 people found this review helpful
I have had this car for almost a year and I have hated every single day with it. The car looks nice and has some nice features such as heated seats, heated steering wheel, back up camera and parking sensors, but the way it drives is absolutely terrible. This car does not drive like a normal car should. It is very very hesitant when you need to get up and go. Starting off it shutters like its about to stall. At first it was ok but it gets very annoying after a while and at this point I am looking at every option to get rid of this car. It also has a cheap build quality. I have had to had my rear passenger door adjusted because it was falling of the hinges. My drivers seat always comes loose and moves around while I am driving. Mind you this car is not even a year old. I have had to replace bulbs multiple times as well. I would HIGHLY recommend staying away from buying/leasing this car. There are so many other options and better cars for the money than this terrible car.
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Still Skeptical
Aaron, 11/26/2016
2015 Ford Focus SE 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
I recently purchased a used 2015 Ford Focus that had 45k miles on it. After driving it for a few days, I noticed a very bad shuttering/vibration upon accelerating and a lack of acceleration power. Took it into the dealer and was informed that the vehicle was revving up too high between shifts and also needed the clutches replaced. After the clutches were replaced, the shuttering and vibration have gone away and it drives like an automatic. As of now, this has fixed the problem. I am skeptical that the shuttering will be gone forever but one can only hope. The dealer informed me that the new clutches were designed differently to fix this problem. Also, the vehicle does tend to have very poor acceleration and it seems to be difficult to pass other vehicles when necessary.
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Trade: MPG for leg room
kashfortheking, 03/08/2019
2015 Ford Focus S 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
This is a good car for a single commuter. If everyone in your family is at a healthy weight and under 5’5”, it will seat 5. I’m 6’ tall and uncomfortable had a passenger sit behind me in the vehicle. The engine and tranny have been mostly good to me. The only major issue I’ve had was a wiring problem with the tranny. That was fixed quickly and fairly inexpensively (<$100). I bought the 6 speed manual tranny and bought the car certified pre-owned at under 20000 miles (which I highly recommend for the budget conscious shopper).
Great little car with a horrible transmission
Karter, 05/17/2018
2015 Ford Focus SE 4dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
I really loved this car when I bought it, but it has been trouble almost from day one. Right after I took delivery I noticed several flaws in the paint, bad moldings, and misaligned. trim pieces. Many other problems showed up over the next three years, but the biggest problem was the jerky transmission. Ford replaced the clutch pack once and it helped for a while, but the problems soon showed up again. I had hoped to keep the car for a long time, but in the end I decided to trade it in after the three year warranty ran out. The DCT transmission is a really bad design.
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T-boned on driver side, not a scratch made on me
Sam, 08/25/2017
2015 Ford Focus SE 4dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
Not the ideal way to test how well a car is made, but I was t-boned on the driver side last week. The car was totaled. Windows smashed, driver door crushed shut. A hole was torn in the rear driver side door. Driver's side airbags deployed. I left the accident with a slightly sore neck and no injuries except for a quarter inch scrape on my knee. Passenger has a broken rib. Amazing.
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love this since 2015
kayla cookie, 09/03/2022
2015 Ford Focus Electric 4dr Hatchback (electric DD)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
We have been driving this car since purchased new in 2015. We use it to drive around Atlanta traffic almost every day. Barely any maintenance. It is zippy to drive-really wonderful to drive and comfortable too. I had to check the hatchback as it was only choice, but it is a compact sedan.
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Transmission......
brya, 06/10/2020
2015 Ford Focus Titanium 4dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl 6AM)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
I bought this car brand new and had the transmission rebuilt at 20,000 miles. I am now at 40,000 and everyday I drive I can hear the transmission starting to slip again, and it gets louder as time goes on. It sounds like someone is crushing a empty water bottle under the car! I got a settlement letter in March and I finally put my foot down, and traded it in. My coworkers also own this car in the sedan version and also complain about this issue. This is a great little car, and great on gas. Very disappointed.
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Super reliable with a manual transmission
2FOCUSED, 09/10/2021
updated 03/14/2024
2015 Ford Focus S 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
I’ve had my 2015 S Sedan for over 3 years and it’s been near flawless. It now has over 100k miles and the only issue has been a cracked coolant reservoir. Cost me 20 bucks to replace. Everything about this car has held up extremely well including the attractive interior. My favorite part about the car is fuel economy. Even with a 5 speed transmission I average 42mpg on the highway which is more than this car is rated for. The best part is it doesn’t sacrifice power for mpg. It has plenty of power once you get the revs up and this motor loves to rev! For an economy car it’s actually really fun to drive. The 2.0 Duratec engine is tried and true. I believe it is the best economy engine ever made. Efficient, powerful and reliable. You can’t go wrong with this car. ***Update 3/13/24, 150xxx miles*** Entire cooling system had to be replaced. Water pump, radiator, coolant lines failed.. CEL has never come on. I still consider this to be a reliable car.
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If it wasn't for the horrible windshield..
Jeff Crouch, 04/23/2016
updated 10/29/2018
2015 Ford Focus SE 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
8 of 11 people found this review helpful
I just finished mediation with BBB about a ghosting issue and Ford basically said it isn't their problem since the windshield isn't under warranty. And a defect isn't their problem. Check out my post in FocusFanatics. Under the MK3 thread. You will also read up on many issues that enthusiasts like myself have been shoveled. The only thing Ford does is has a tech go on and say that they'll escalate the issue. Which is a joke. Ford has just lost me as a new car customer. My wife had better luck with her 2014 Fiat 500L built in Bosnia. If it wasn't fr the windshield issue and the horrible exerience with Ford, I'd love this car. Oh and beware. Ford will close your case in customer service without notifying you. I had to call to find this out. I'm looking into filing a lawsuit and hoping to find more with the same issue. 25 April 2017 and still no resolution for poor visibility. I replaced the windshield and the problem went away. But, I traded it in after the RPMs started to randomly bounce and the car had only about 40k miles.
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Poor Car
Karen Frye, 09/19/2016
updated 09/26/2017
2015 Ford Focus SE 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
8 of 11 people found this review helpful
If I would have read the reviews before I bought this car I would have never bought it. Culutch issues Ford refuses to fix it because its not bad enough to replace yet. Over all the car is nice, its sporty, drives good. I have always stood by a ford Not sure now Stay away from Ford Focus
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Ford Fan
David Watson, 08/12/2016
updated 02/26/2018
2015 Ford Focus Titanium 4dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl 6AM)
6 of 8 people found this review helpful
Great car, fun to drive, very good gas mileage, no complaints.
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A car with personality-Jeckyll or Hyde-who knows?
Paul Lubell, 12/05/2015
2015 Ford Focus SE 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
6 of 8 people found this review helpful
I have had this car about one month. It is a pleasure to drive a new car since I treat myself only about every ten years. The fuel economy and acceleration are great. Reliability is still to be determined but the radio quit after two days, was confirmed as non-operational by the dealer, then resumed working without any repairs being made. I suspect I will have future problems with it. The ride is rather stiff, probably because the recommended tire pressure is 37 psi. The automatic transmission is built to emulate a manual transmission so shifting is very noticeable and not always at the optimum transition points. The transmission has an L position on the shifter, rather than an S, and there is no documentation in the owners manual concerning this. Ford Customer Service (Detroit) was able to give me a good understanding of how it operates but it is surprising that they could not provide me with anything in writing. A rear view camera is standard which is a nice touch.
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Pleasant compact car
Wyoming, 02/28/2018
updated 06/26/2023
2015 Ford Focus SE 4dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
4 of 5 people found this review helpful
The automated transmission may seem strange at times from starts at dead stops but soon takes on a very solid feeling when the car is rolling. There is no mushy automatic feeling when the car is going down the road just a good solid feeling like from a manual transmission. The car definitely has good pick up from a dead stop and when driving it the 80 miles home from the dealer I occasionally floored the accelerator when passing a vehicle and I had to watch myself since the car was quickly in the mid 90 MPH range. The car has a very solid feel and the interior materials used gives the car a mini luxury car feel. I bought the car used for my wife and I like it so much I'm considering buying one for myself. I currently drive her old 2000 Focus which continues to be a very reliable vehicle. She has a rather aggressive type of driving style - quick acceleration and hard braking but she is getting 29 mpg in town driving compared to 22 mpg in her 2000 Focus. Great improvement! The hatchback has great styling and this will be our main traveling when the 2 of use are traveling. Just completed a 4000 mile trip to the east coast and the Focus was a joy to drive. Mileage was between 39 to 41 mpg and the vehicles performance is outstanding. Wish Ford was still making the vehicle as I would buy another. Currently have a 2000 Focus as well and at 172,000 miles it still runs like new. My wife and I took the 15 Focus on a close to 4000 mile 10 day trip to N. Carolina last fall. The Focus was comfortable and cruised down the highway smoothly. At one point the gas mileage was 42 mpg. Coming back into wind the low point was 38 mpg heading back into Wyoming. Love the car, Ford made a huge mistake dropping the Focus car line.
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DEATH TRAP
mamabird83, 06/22/2017
updated 06/23/2020
2015 Ford Focus S 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
5 of 7 people found this review helpful
I purchased my vehicle very beginning of 2016 with 18k miles on it. It has always shifted funny around 40k it was shifting horrible. Took to the shop warranty covered the clutch in the transmission (I did not even realize my transmission had a clutch as it is and automatic). Which caused me to do research to find that this vehicle has horrible reviews. Not even a month after I got the car back it starts shaking and rattling every time it shifted. Another clutch covered under warranty. Between the 2 clutches I have taken the car to the shop because while pulling out on to the highway the car stopped and acted like it was going to die almost resulting in me getting T-Boned by a semi with my baby in the vehicle. This has happened now twice. I spoke to the dealership that we have bought 3 vehicles from, and the results they had for me was eating what I have in my car and buying new, or downgrading and taking a higher payment. So next step is to contact corporate, then the next step will be contacting a lawyer. The inside is nice, and I love my backup camera which is why it has 2 stars. I will not even let my teenage daughter drive this vehicle
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Transmission
William, 09/07/2018
updated 09/13/2019
2015 Ford Focus SE 4dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
7 of 11 people found this review helpful
It is over all a great vehicle but however the transmission sucks and so is ford not fixing it,they always have a reason but the want fix it. Want by from for again. Ford sucks. Go Toyota I have 230,000 on my 2008 Toyota truck . Like I say go toyota.
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expect no support from Ford
Randy, 04/02/2019
2015 Ford Focus S 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
transmission barely makes it possible to get through an intersection. ford claims it isn't a safety risk so they do nothing....get an attorney!
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Very unhappy
Emerson, 11/15/2017
2015 Ford Focus SE 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
2015 Focus with only 2400 miles and it needs a new engine , simply unacceptable!
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Transmission shudders
S.R.G, 03/04/2019
2015 Ford Focus S 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
Going uphill is the worse, after a few thousand miles it will shudder and accelerate very poorly no matter how many times I took it to "fix the issue"...Avoid purchasing..
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Xtina, 03/08/2016
2015 Ford Focus SE 4dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
4 of 6 people found this review helpful
I had a 2013 Ford Fiesta and at the time was great until I got hired to deliver pizzas. The focus is a big upgrade for me. I spend most of my day in my car driving. Very roomy and the back up camera is very helpful. The front seats are very comfortable but never sat in back. Heated seats and steering wheel is a great plus. I'm glad they fixed the Microsoft thing tho. The robot lady understands everything I say, whether be to call someone or play a song. Drives very smooth. Nice and quiet ride and actually handles well in snow! 2 USB ports and an auxiliary. I love all the cup holders too. Like 5 up front maybe 4 in back haha. And I am most happy that I got it in black with black interior yay.
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Awful car
Chris, 11/19/2018
2015 Ford Focus SE 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
4 of 6 people found this review helpful
Car was a nightmare it had so many issues. Something was always wrong. Best day owning it was the day I traded it in
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