2015 Ford Focus acceleration & cruise control problems

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What owners say

1. Filed Sep 19, 2025COEngineAcceleration & Cruise ControlTransmission & Drivetrain

   The car would not shift into a gear, would not shift gear to propel itself in traffic causing a safety issue. A warning light would come on saying the transmission was getting overheated. Ford of Glenwood Springs Colorado refused to look at the car because of its age despite the recall on the clutch for the year, make and model of the car. A NAPA shop determined the clutches were out. NAPA quoted $4,253 to fix the problem. I called Ken Garff Ford in Fort Collins Colorado at…

   NHTSA complaint #11688519 · source
2. Filed Feb 11, 202541,180 miFLTowedEngineAcceleration & Cruise Control

   The contact owns a 2015 Ford Focus. The contact stated that while attempting to accelerate from a red light, the vehicle failed to move or respond as needed. The vehicle hesitated and the vehicle then worked as designed. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed that the clutch needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. The accelerator pedal was depressed but failed to…

   NHTSA complaint #11641904 · source
3. Filed Nov 9, 202378,000 miAZAcceleration & Cruise Control

   The contact owns a 2015 Ford Focus. The contact stated that while driving from a complete stop, the accelerator pedal was depressed; however, the vehicle hesitated while responding. The contact stated that the accelerator pedal was depressed to the floorboard, but the vehicle was sluggish. The contact stated that the failure recurred while driving at various speeds. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed…

   NHTSA complaint #11554324 · source
4. Filed Oct 9, 2023ILFuel, Hybrid & EV PropulsionAcceleration & Cruise ControlTransmission & Drivetrain

   I just bought this car 2 months ago after saving for a whole year. I’ve been having problems week into the purchase due to the transmission. My car has been overheating with the transmission (almost every 4 miles), going on limp mode (when pressing the gas), jerking (while driving), not reversing and not starting right away. Im trying my hardest to get on my feet after a being in a domestic abuse relationship that affected my and my daughters life. I just want to get my baby…

   NHTSA complaint #11549037 · source
5. Filed Sep 13, 2023TXAcceleration & Cruise Control

   Regrettably, the 2015 Ford Focus hatchback I purchased has been plagued by a series of critical issues. These include recurring starting problems, erratic gear behavior, such as hesitating to move in Drive and unexpectedly moving forward in Reverse, sudden and dangerous deceleration while on highways, and an incessantly illuminated tire pressure warning light. These issues have left me profoundly concerned about the overall safety and reliability of this car. Over the past…

   NHTSA complaint #11544405 · source
6. Filed Jul 25, 2023LAEngineOther / UnknownAcceleration & Cruise Control

   2015 Ford Focus, 67,000 miles would jerk , shudder & shut off completely , it would not accelerate or reverse half of the time. Stops in the middle of no wear.. the engine light would come on for a few days then go off and come up again.. the music stopped working& the RPM’s would go pass the 6,7 or 8 at only 10-15 miles & jerk while goin forward .. a safety problem would pop up “ transmission overheating stop safety “ my air would blow hot some days and it would smell like…

   NHTSA complaint #11534454 · source
7. Filed Sep 23, 2022ALEngineAcceleration & Cruise ControlTransmission & Drivetrain

   Vehicle will loose power and ac as if the gears are slipping causing a sudden reduced speed. The transmission warnings will also light up stating transmission overheating.

   NHTSA complaint #11486076 · source
8. Filed Jul 20, 202277,778 miUTAcceleration & Cruise Control

   The contact owns a 2015 Ford Focus. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle experienced unintended acceleration with the air bag warning light illuminated. The dealer was made aware of the failure; however, the vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 77,778.

   NHTSA complaint #11474939 · source
9. Filed May 12, 2022101,000 miPATowedAcceleration & Cruise ControlTransmission & Drivetrain

   The contact owns a 2015 Ford Focus. The contact stated that while driving approximately 65 MPH, the vehicle failed to accelerate while depressing the accelerator pedal. The vehicle started to decelerate without warning. After stopping and restarting the vehicle, the vehicle regained normal functionality. The contact stated that the failure recurred while attempting to accelerate from a stop light. The vehicle was towed to the local dealer who diagnosed that the transmission…

   NHTSA complaint #11464331 · source
10. Filed May 17, 2021ILBrakesAcceleration & Cruise Control

    There have been several instances, while driving highway speed limits and when braking, the car accelerates for a few seconds before the vehicle brakes and slows down. This can be very dangerous especially if traffic stops unexpectedly. I have a couple close calls. There weren't any warning lamps given and I have not taken it in to dealership to examine. I have not inquired with dealership mechanic if this was an occurrence they have encountered.

    NHTSA complaint #11417399 · source
11. Filed Mar 19, 202150,000 miGAEngineAcceleration & Cruise ControlTransmission & Drivetrain

    The transmission is not shifting gears properly. We took it to the mechanic and he said that it is a computer problem. The only thing that can solve the problem is a master reset. The mechanic said that that it is not something that can be fixed and the vehicle should be recalled.

    NHTSA complaint #11403817 · source
12. Filed Jan 21, 2021116,300 miDEOther / UnknownAcceleration & Cruise Control

    Hello, my name is [xxx]. I am emailing you because i have a big problem/concern. My car had a recall on something in the transmission. So in april of 2019 i took my car to the shop at carmen ford in newcastle, de where i purchased my car from. When i took it there the check engine light for the recall had came on and it was jerking. They claim they fixed it. Well in the beginning of december 2019 my check engine light came on with the same code and was jerking again. I took…

    NHTSA complaint #11389325 · source

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. View this vehicle on NHTSA.gov Methodology