Ford Focus Suspension Problems
Owners have filed 925 complaints with NHTSA about suspension problems on the Ford Focus across 19 model years. The 2000 model year has the most (390). The words owners use most often: “coil spring” (12% of reports).
- 925suspension complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 77mention a crash
- 30mention an injury
- 0related recalls
- $830typical repair cost reported by owners
- 35%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Coil spring: mentioned in 110 of 925 complaints (12%)
- Rear wheel: mentioned in 106 of 925 complaints (11%)
- Front suspension: mentioned in 47 of 925 complaints (5%)
How much does it cost to fix?
Owners who wrote down what they paid or were quoted put the typical suspension repair on the Ford Focus at $830, and half of them between $660 and $1,150.
Based on 20 NHTSA complaints about this problem alone that state a repair bill or quote (2003–2014), converted to 2026 dollars with the U.S. consumer price index. These are owners' own figures, not a quote: they include dealer quotes, and owners who file complaints often faced larger repairs, so they can run higher than typical shop prices. Prices vary by shop, region and warranty coverage. How we calculate this.
At what mileage do suspension problems happen?
Based on 512 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 925 complaints, 77 mention a crash, 7 a fire, 30 an injury.
Ford Focus suspension complaints by model year
| Model year | Suspension complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 Focus | 3 | 0% | 32,000 |
| 2017 Focus | 3 | 0% | 13 |
| 2016 Focus | 6 | 1% | 96,918 |
| 2015 Focus | 4 | 0% | 29,285 |
| 2014 Focus | 19 | 1% | 44,002 |
| 2013 Focus | 15 | 1% | 36,159 |
| 2012 Focus | 28 | 1% | 43,500 |
| 2011 Focus | 5 | 4% | 35,366 |
| 2010 Focus | 19 | 7% | 24,100 |
| 2009 Focus | 25 | 11% | 25,000 |
| 2008 Focus | 23 | 9% | 32,000 |
| 2007 Focus | 23 | 6% | 40,000 |
| 2006 Focus | 10 | 5% | 23,250 |
| 2005 Focus | 27 | 6% | 39,171 |
| 2004 Focus | 17 | 4% | 26,000 |
| 2003 Focus | 49 | 5% | 41,000 |
| 2002 Focus | 109 | 12% | 52,215 |
| 2001 Focus | 150 | 9% | 72,000 |
| 2000 Focus | 390 | 11% | 63,563 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (0)
No safety recall lists suspension for the Ford Focus. A pattern of complaints does not always lead to a recall.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
My car has a faulty transmission from factory, having some issues now for some months, Ford advised to change the transmission at 103K miles. My car start becoming very shaky and slow on hills, I was afraid i will remain with in the middle of the street!
Since I have had this vehicle, the message " steering assist fault" for my electronic steering has been popping up in the dash screen since as far back as 2016 when there were recalls on the Ford fusion. However, a simple fix would be to turn off the engine and restart the vehicle, and it was go…
4 issues: 1. The car pulls back under acceleration. 2. The seat moves back suddenly (seat belt issue). 3. When starting the car, The car drives instead of reversing. 4. There is a squeaky noise.
Multiple mechanics working at and including but not limited to: Firestone, discount tires, Midas, Walmart, independent mechanics have informed me the rear wheels can not be realigned with the front wheels due to how it was designed. This has caused my rear wheels to become more and more out of…
The contact owns a 2008 Ford Focus. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle overheated. The coolant temperature warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed with a coolant leak and a corroded subframe. The…
Frequently asked questions
Do all Ford Focuss have suspension problems?
No. NHTSA has 925 owner complaints about suspension for the Ford Focus. Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the Ford Focus suspension?
No recall currently lists suspension for this vehicle.
How much does it cost to fix suspension problems on the Ford Focus?
Owners report a typical cost of $830 (half paid between $660 and $1,150), from 20 complaints that state a repair bill or quote, in 2026 dollars.
What do owners say about suspension problems on the Ford Focus?
The most frequent phrase is “coil spring”, in 110 of 925 complaints, followed by “rear wheel” (106).
Other Ford Focus problems
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- Electrical System problems (4,342)
- Engine problems (2,318)
- Steering problems (2,099)
- Fuel/propulsion System problems (1,440)
- Engine and Engine Cooling problems (1,281)
- Fuel System, Gasoline problems (1,158)
- Vehicle Speed Control problems (1,076)
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