How reliable is the 2017 Ford Focus ST?

How reliable is the 2017 Ford Focus ST?

The 2017 Ford Focus has a predicted reliability rating of 2.5 out of five from J.D. Power, which is low among all cars. Three out of five is average.

Why is my Ford Focus ST not reliable?

MFT and the DCT (dual clutch tranny) are the two big reasons Consumer Reports has rated Focus as not being reliable, all the other parts of the car being much better than average (and the DCT is not available on the ST). Assuming that the problem is caused by software that can be updated, they are taking way too long.

Why does my Ford Focus have so many issues?

Assuming that the problem is caused by software that can be updated, they are taking way too long. This shows that they either don’t have clue how to fix it (or at least are not spending enough money to research it), or they don’t care that they are losing sales to makers with flawless entertainment systems.

How much does a Ford Focus ST cost?

You can always go for the $90k+ Focus ST-R… They are available for order now at your local Ford dealer! Fully race equipped out of the box! I bet the build quality of that one is superb. The small minority with issues will be the most vocal, remember that.

Are there any issues with the Ford touch?

1) Large hood gap; It’s not that big a deal but irritating that Ford has not addressed this issue. 2) RMM (rear motor mount); Easily replaced by anyone with a few tools, though some have talked their dealership into doing the labor for free. 3) MFT (My Ford Touch); Glitches. I can live with it. I knew going in that there were issues.

MFT and the DCT (dual clutch tranny) are the two big reasons Consumer Reports has rated Focus as not being reliable, all the other parts of the car being much better than average (and the DCT is not available on the ST). Assuming that the problem is caused by software that can be updated, they are taking way too long.

Assuming that the problem is caused by software that can be updated, they are taking way too long. This shows that they either don’t have clue how to fix it (or at least are not spending enough money to research it), or they don’t care that they are losing sales to makers with flawless entertainment systems.

You can always go for the $90k+ Focus ST-R… They are available for order now at your local Ford dealer! Fully race equipped out of the box! I bet the build quality of that one is superb. The small minority with issues will be the most vocal, remember that.

1) Large hood gap; It’s not that big a deal but irritating that Ford has not addressed this issue. 2) RMM (rear motor mount); Easily replaced by anyone with a few tools, though some have talked their dealership into doing the labor for free. 3) MFT (My Ford Touch); Glitches. I can live with it. I knew going in that there were issues.