Trim Report

Ford Focus S2017

Includes:FOCUS|S
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8 active recalls on record. Review the safety section before buying

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Where to Find Ford Focus S

Location data for all 2017 Ford Focus trims combined

34States

Florida has the most inventory at 12%, with options spread across 34 states. Willing to ship? Your selection opens up significantly.

Ford Focus Safety & Reliability

Safety data for all 2017 Ford Focus trims

Elevated

With 8 recalls and 874 complaints, the 2017 Ford Focus rates as elevated on the safety concern scale. Always run the VIN through NHTSA's lookup tool before signing.

8
Recalls
874
Complaints
18
Crashes
2
Fires
Recall Findings
26V0110002026-15-01
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ENGINE BLOCK HEATER

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2013-2018 Focus, 2013-2019 Escape, and 2015-2016 MKC vehicles equipped with a 2.0L engine. The engine block heater may crack and develop a coolant leak, causing it to short circuit when the block heater is plugged in.

An electrical short circuit can increase the risk of a fire.

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18V7350002018-22-10
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2012-2018 Ford Focus vehicles with a 2.0L GDI or 2.0L GTDI engine. The Canister Purge Valve (CPV) may malfunction, possibly causing excessive vacuum in fuel vapor management system.

The excessive vaccuum may result in an engine stall while driving, without warning and without the ability to restart the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

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19V5150002019-05-07
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2012 and 2017 Focus vehicles equipped with 2.0L GDI gasoline engines and 2013-2014 Focus ST vehicles equipped with 2.0L GTDI engines, previously recalled under 18V-735. The affected vehicles did not have the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) updated as intended. Therefore, the Canister Purge Valve (CPV) may malfunction, possibly causing excessive vacuum in the fuel vapor management system.

The excessive vacuum may result in an engine stall while driving, without warning and without the ability to restart the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

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18V8450002018-28-11
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Ford Focus vehicles equipped with a 1.0L Fox GTDI engine and a 6-speed manual transmission. The clutch may fracture, resulting in damage to the transmission assembly and possibly a transmission fluid leak.

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.

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17V5280002017-28-08
SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2017 Focus vehicles. The rear left side seat back frame may have an insufficient weld between the outboard pivot bracket and the pivot nut joint, resulting in the seat back having reduced strength. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 207, "Seating Systems," and 210, "Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages."

The reduced seat back strength may increase the risk of injury in the event of a crash.

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16V6980002016-28-09
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE:LOCK

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2013-2017 Ford Focus hatchback vehicles manufactured February 14, 2012, to August 26, 2016 and equipped with a manual transmission. The hatchback of the affected vehicles may be unlatched with a single press of the interior latch release button. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 206, "Door Locks and Door Retention Components."

With only a single press needed, the driver may accidently unlatch the hatchback, increasing the risk of injury to any unsecured passengers in the back.

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23V9050002023-22-12
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION:PUMP

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Ford Focus and 2018-2022 Ford EcoSport vehicles. The oil pump drive belt or drive belt tensioner may fail, resulting in a loss of engine oil pressure.

A loss of oil pressure can result in an engine stall and a loss of power braking assist, increasing the risk of a crash.

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26V0120002026-15-01
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ENGINE BLOCK HEATER

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Focus, 2019 Explorer, and 2024 Explorer vehicles. The engine block heater may crack and develop a coolant leak, causing it to short circuit when the block heater is plugged in.

An electrical short circuit can increase the risk of a fire.

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Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Top Complaint Areas

The 2017 Ford Focus's biggest weak point? POWER TRAIN. It leads 874 total complaints spanning 1 years. Budget for a thorough pre-purchase inspection, especially in that area.

01Power Train329
02Engine90
03Engine And Engine Cooling66
04Fuel/propulsion System52
05Unknown Or Other39
874 total across 1 model years (2017–2017)Full data at NHTSA.gov
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Ford Focus Fuel Economy

EPA fuel economy data for all 2017 Ford Focus trims

22–107mpg combined
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19-118city
·
25-96hwy
·
$700-$2,650/yr

Fuel economy for the 2017 Ford Focus ranges from 22 to 107 MPG combined across 11 setups. The table below breaks it down by trim so you know exactly what you're signing up for.

By Trim
Focus Electric - Automatic (A1)
107mpg
Front-Wheel DriveEV
118 city96 hwy~$700/yr10/10 Clean
Focus FWD - Manual 6-spd
34mpg
1.0L 3-cyl Turbo · Front-Wheel Drive
30 city40 hwy~$1,300/yr8/10 Clean
Focus FWD - Automatic (AM6)
31mpg
2.0L 4-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive
26 city38 hwy~$1,400/yr7/10 Clean
Focus FWD - Automatic (S6)
31mpg
1.0L 3-cyl Turbo · Front-Wheel Drive
27 city38 hwy~$1,400/yr7/10 Clean
Focus FWD FFV - Automatic (AM6)
31mpg
2.0L 4-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive
26 city38 hwy~$1,400/yr7/10 Clean
Focus FWD - Automatic (AM-S6)
29mpg
2.0L 4-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive
26 city36 hwy~$1,500/yr7/10 Clean
Focus FWD FFV - Automatic (AM-S6)
29mpg
2.0L 4-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive
26 city36 hwy~$1,500/yr7/10 Clean
Focus FWD - Manual 5-spd
28mpg
2.0L 4-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive
25 city34 hwy~$1,550/yr6/10 Average
Focus FWD FFV - Manual 5-spd
28mpg
2.0L 4-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive
25 city34 hwy~$1,550/yr6/10 Average
Focus ST FWD - Manual 6-spd
25mpg
2.0L 4-cyl Turbo · Front-Wheel Drive
22 city30 hwy~$1,750/yr5/10 Average
Focus RS AWD - Manual 6-spd
22mpg
2.3L 4-cyl Turbo · All-Wheel Drive
19 city25 hwy~$2,650/yr5/10 Average

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

2017 Ford Focus S FAQ

Trim-specific pricing and feature questions

How does the S compare to other Ford Focus trims?

The S occupies a distinct position in the Ford Focus range. See how it stacks up on the 2017 overview page.

What should I know about maintaining the 2017 Ford Focus S?

Maintenance costs for the S align with the broader Ford Focus ownership experience, though trim-specific equipment can add to routine costs. The 2017 model year has 8 recalls on record. The most-reported issue area is power train. Check the 2017 Ford Focus page for the full breakdown.

What are the best years for the Ford Focus S?

For the S, look at the price-to-mileage ratio across model years. Later model years before a redesign tend to be the most refined version of the platform. See the Ford Focus buyer's guide.

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