How many transmission or powertrain complaints does the 2011 Ford Focus have?

NHTSA lists 20 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2011 Ford Focus, which is 18% of the 113 total complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a recall for the 2011 Ford Focus transmission?

No. The data shows no related recalls listed for the Transmission & Powertrain area on the 2011 Ford Focus.

At what mileage do 2011 Focus transmission problems typically show up?

The median mileage at failure for Transmission & Powertrain complaints on the 2011 Ford Focus is 61,000 miles.

What kind of transmission problems do 2011 Focus owners report?

Owners describe stalling with warning lights on, jerking or hesitation during acceleration, banging noises tied to a shift solenoid, and shuddering the dealer called normal operation.

Does the 2011 Focus have more transmission complaints than later years?

No. The 2011 model year had 20 complaints (18% share) in this area, far fewer than 2012 through 2018, which range from 319 to 1,576 complaints with shares up to 61%.

2011 Ford Focus Transmission & Powertrain Problems

Owners filed 20 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2011 Ford Focus, 18% of its 113 total complaints, with a median failure mileage of 61,000 miles. NHTSA lists no related recalls for this area on the 2011 model year.

Transmission & Powertrain complaints: 20; 18% of 113
Crashes reported: 1
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 61,000 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical transmission symptoms owners report

Vehicle stalls or loses power unexpectedly at highway speed, sometimes with the throttle control/transmission warning light coming on.
Sudden violent jerking or hesitation while accelerating at lower speeds, in some cases with the powertrain warning lamp illuminated and no dealer diagnosis found.
Delayed or hesitant acceleration that persists even after a PCM software update is performed.
Loud banging noise from the transmission accompanied by jerking, attributed by an independent mechanic to a faulty shift solenoid.
Transmission shudders or hesitates at lower speeds, with the dealer telling the owner this behavior is 'working as designed.'
Clutch pedal sticking or going all the way to the floor unexpectedly while slowing to a stop.

When 2011 Ford Focus transmission complaints were filed

First complaint May 9, 2011, latest Nov 14, 2023.

20 complaints filed with NHTSA from May 2011 to Nov 2023; peak Jun 2016 (2).

Transmission & Powertrain recalls for the 2011 Ford Focus

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Transmission & Powertrain complaints by Focus model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

200547 (11%)
200614 (7%)
200743 (11%)
200823 (9%)
200939 (17%)
201045 (16%)
201120 (18%)
20121,445 (38%)
20131,101 (52%)
20141,576 (61%)
2015558 (55%)
2016673 (57%)
2017452 (50%)
2018319 (38%)

Frequently asked questions

How many transmission or powertrain complaints does the 2011 Ford Focus have?: NHTSA lists 20 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2011 Ford Focus, which is 18% of the 113 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2011 Ford Focus transmission?: No. The data shows no related recalls listed for the Transmission & Powertrain area on the 2011 Ford Focus.
At what mileage do 2011 Focus transmission problems typically show up?: The median mileage at failure for Transmission & Powertrain complaints on the 2011 Ford Focus is 61,000 miles.
What kind of transmission problems do 2011 Focus owners report?: Owners describe stalling with warning lights on, jerking or hesitation during acceleration, banging noises tied to a shift solenoid, and shuddering the dealer called normal operation.
Does the 2011 Focus have more transmission complaints than later years?: No. The 2011 model year had 20 complaints (18% share) in this area, far fewer than 2012 through 2018, which range from 319 to 1,576 complaints with shares up to 61%.