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2015 Ford Focus Cruise Control Problems

23 owner-reported cruise control complaints from NHTSA data

23
Complaints
1
Crashes
Jan 2021Dec 2019
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Data sourced from NHTSA public database. For informational purposes only. Always consult a qualified mechanic.

Owner Complaints (23)

criticalVEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Filed: Sep 2023

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.

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NHTSA #: 11544405
criticalVEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE
Filed: Jul 2023

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..

NHTSA #: 11534454
criticalVEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Filed: Jul 2022

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.

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NHTSA #: 11474939
criticalVEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
CrashFiled: Sep 2017

Car was pulling out of a parking lot when there was sudden maximal acceleration resulting in a crash with personal injury and property damage.

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NHTSA #: 11023526
criticalVEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Filed: Apr 2017

My car stalls shakes and studders when I accelerate, even after I turn the traction control off it continues ,I've nearly been rear ended plenty of times. I don't feel safe and either does my passengers as and I'm sure this jerking as and tire spinning will cause other problems.

NHTSA #: 10970725
highVEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Filed: Mar 2020

Since I purchased the vehicle it has always been the same, even after the local ford dealer rebuilt? The transmission. I have noticed this only from any stop, which can be at a stoplight, stop sign or parking area.

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NHTSA #: 11318299
highVEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Filed: Nov 2019

I have gotten my car to the dealer for the various recalls and my car still is unsafe five separate instances my car has slowed to near stopping and three of those instances where on a major highway with children in the car of those three times I've been lucky that I have stayed and continued to drive on the right near the emergency lane.

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NHTSA #: 11282955
highVEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Filed: Mar 2019

Tl* the contact owns a 2015 ford focus. While the vehicle was driving on an incline, it lost power and decelerated. There was no warning indicator illuminated.

NHTSA #: 11184335
highVEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Filed: Nov 2018

Tl* the contact owns a 2015 ford focus. While the vehicle was stationary and while driving various speeds, the contact noticed that the fuel gauge fluctuated and the readings were inconclusive. The contact stated that the battery, check engine, and oil warning indicators illuminated.

NHTSA #: 11154080
highVEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Filed: Aug 2016

Have had my ford focus just over 2 months. When I bought it noticed that it seemed to hesitate with acceleration after I come to a complete stop. Took it back to dealer they assured me that they reset my transmission and everything would be fine.

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NHTSA #: 10893202
mediumVEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE
Filed: Feb 2025

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 accelerate. The RPM increased to high. The message that the engine was running hot was displayed. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed that a clutch replacement was needed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted, but no assistance was provided. The failure mileage was approximately 41,180.

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NHTSA #: 11641904
mediumVEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE
Filed: Dec 2024

Transmission control module, transmission clutch

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NHTSA #: 11628309
mediumVEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Filed: Nov 2023

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.

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NHTSA #: 11554324
mediumVEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,SERVICE BRAKES
Filed: May 2021

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.

NHTSA #: 11417399
mediumVEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Filed: Jan 2021

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.

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NHTSA #: 11389325
mediumVEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Filed: Dec 2019

Vehicle is shuddering on acceleration is doing it more often and worse

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NHTSA #: 11289843
mediumVEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Filed: Jul 2019

Purchased used from a ford dealer used 2015 ford focus. Was told that vehicle had to lern my style of driving. Car shutters when going accelerating, take time to shift between 1,2,3, gears.

NHTSA #: 11235184
mediumVEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Filed: Feb 2019

The car shut off on me while driving and I scheduled the dealership to fix it because I found similar issues and a recall but when I dropped my car off they said no recall existed for my car and there is nothing they can about my car. When I was leaving the dealership I almost got hit in traffic because I had the same issue for two days in a row and it keeps happening.

NHTSA #: 11181433
mediumVEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Filed: Feb 2019

When I push on gas it take a while to speed up. Also it idols sometimes. Take awhile to gear up to speed.

NHTSA #: 11174909
mediumVEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
Filed: Sep 2015

When accelerating the transmission is stuttering, grinding and performing poorly. Ford said that this is happening because "I drive too carefully, the transmission is designed to be driven aggressively and will get stuck between gears unless you 'floor it'".

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NHTSA #: 10762078
lowVEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Filed: Sep 2023

Car will go into reverse but won’t move. Car will not go over 2500 RPM and won’t go over 11 MPH

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NHTSA #: 11544967
lowVEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Filed: Feb 2019

The car has a known recall about the fuel system the car will randomly just shut off without warning ford said you must keep the car on a half tank of gas at all times.they don't have the parts but my car is getting so bad very very bad

NHTSA #: 11176127
lowVEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Filed: Sep 2018

Takata recall my clutch was messed up in this car when I first leased it from us auto sales back in february 2017 and I had rental for a week only because the warranty covered it. Now the clutch is messed again and I was told I'll have to pay $2000 for it to be fix!

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NHTSA #: 11124265

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