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Reliability Database
Ford

Focus

Compact Sedan
Best Engine ⚠️ Caution (2.7)
3 Generations
13 Engines Rated
33,560 Total Complaints
Engine Ratings
11 recommended 1 caution 1 avoid

Generation Timeline

2000-2007 1st
6 engines
9,153 complaints 🔥 264 ☠ 24
2.3L 4-cyl ❌ Avoid (1.2)
→
2008-2011 2nd
1 engine
875 complaints 🔥 6 ☠ 3
2.3L 4-cyl ✅ Recommended (4.4)
→
2012-2018 3rd
6 engines
23,532 complaints 🔥 90 ☠ 13
2.3L 4-cyl ⚠️ Caution (2.7)
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