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Reliability Database
Ford

Focus

Compact Sedan
Best Engine ✅ Recommended (3.5)
3 Generations
23 Engines Rated
21,912 Total Complaints
Engine Ratings
15 recommended 1 caution 7 avoid

Generation Timeline

2000-2007 1st
11 engines
8,655 complaints 🔥 235 ☠ 23
2.3L 4-cyl ❌ Avoid (1.7)
→
2008-2011 2nd
2 engines
864 complaints 🔥 6 ☠ 3
Unknown ❌ Avoid (1.6)
→
2012-2018 3rd
10 engines
12,393 complaints 🔥 49 ☠ 9
2.3L Turbo 4-cyl ✅ Recommended (3.5)
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