How many transmission complaints does the 2015 Ford Focus have?

NHTSA lists 558 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2015 Focus, which is 55% of all 1,018 complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a transmission recall for the 2015 Ford Focus?

Yes. Recall 18V169000 covers software that detects and prevents prolonged clutch slip, and recall 26V376000 covers vehicles previously repaired under that recall and an earlier one (18V845), addressing clutch fracture risk.

At what mileage do 2015 Focus transmission problems usually show up?

The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA is 60,000 miles, though some owners reported issues at much lower mileage.

Have transmission problems caused crashes in the 2015 Focus?

NHTSA data tied to this problem area shows 11 crashes and 6 injuries reported among 2015 Focus owners, with no fires reported.

2015 Ford Focus Transmission & Powertrain Problems

NHTSA lists 558 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2015 Ford Focus, 55% of all complaints filed for the year. Owners report hesitation, jerking, and slipping out of gear, with a median failure mileage of 60,000. Two related recalls (18V169000 and 26V376000) cover clutch and software issues in the DPS6 transmission.

Transmission & Powertrain complaints: 558; 55% of 1,018
Crashes reported: 11
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 6
Median mileage: 60,000 mi
Related recalls: 2

Typical transmission symptoms owners report

Vehicle hesitates or loses power on acceleration, sometimes followed by shuddering or jerking during takeoff.
Transmission slips out of gear or drops into neutral unexpectedly while driving at low speeds.
Car lurches or surges forward without driver input, in some cases leading to a collision.
Dual-clutch "Powershift" transmission fails to downshift properly, causing the vehicle to strike another car from behind.
Vehicle fails to accelerate when the driver presses the gas pedal, with no dealer diagnosis found.
Transmission issues persist even after a clutch replacement, including failure to shift while accelerating.

When 2015 Ford Focus transmission complaints were filed

First complaint Jun 25, 2015, latest Sep 11, 2026.

558 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2015 Q2 to 2026 Q3; peak 2019 Q3 (65).

Transmission & Powertrain recalls for the 2015 Ford Focus

NHTSA 26V376000Jun 9, 2026Transmission & Powertrain5,252 vehicles
Power train:manual transmission
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Focus and 2013-2016 Fusion vehicles previously repaired incorrectly under recall numbers 18V169 and 18V845. The clutch may fracture, resulting in damage to the transmission assembly and possibly a transmission fluid leak.
Risk: A transmission fluid leak in the presence of an ignition source such as hot engine or exhaust components can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Dealers will update the software, free of charge. Additionally, dealers will inspect Focus vehicles and replace the clutch assembly as necessary, free of charge. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed August 5, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the remedy is available. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S43. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov on July 6,2026.
NHTSA 18V169000Mar 12, 2018Transmission & Powertrain5,361 vehicles
Power train:manual transmission
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2013-2014 Ford Fusion vehicles equipped with a 1.6L GTDI engine and 6-speed manual transmission and 2015-2016 Ford Focus vehicles equipped with a 1.0L GTDI engine and 6-speed manual transmission. Also included are four 2017 Ford Focus vehicles that had clutch replacements with potentially affected parts. The clutch may fracture, resulting in damage to the transmission assembly and possibly a transmission fluid leak.
Risk: A transmission fluid leak in the presence of an ignition source such as hot engine or exhaust components can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will update the Focus vehicles with software that detects and prevents prolonged clutch slip, and will replace the clutch, as necessary, free of charge. Owners of Fusion vehicles will have their clutch assembly replaced free of charge. The recall began August 3, 2018. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 18S07.

Transmission & Powertrain complaints by Focus model year

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

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 complaints does the 2015 Ford Focus have?: NHTSA lists 558 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2015 Focus, which is 55% of all 1,018 complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a transmission recall for the 2015 Ford Focus?: Yes. Recall 18V169000 covers software that detects and prevents prolonged clutch slip, and recall 26V376000 covers vehicles previously repaired under that recall and an earlier one (18V845), addressing clutch fracture risk.
At what mileage do 2015 Focus transmission problems usually show up?: The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA is 60,000 miles, though some owners reported issues at much lower mileage.
Have transmission problems caused crashes in the 2015 Focus?: NHTSA data tied to this problem area shows 11 crashes and 6 injuries reported among 2015 Focus owners, with no fires reported.