2015 Ford Focus Pre-Purchase Inspection Checklist
Known Issues — 2015 Ford Focus
PowerShift dual-clutch automatic (DPS6): shudder, hesitation, harsh or failed shifts and clutch wear
Canister purge valve can fail and stall the engine without warning, with no restart
Door latch component can break so a door does not latch, or looks latched when it is not
Engine may keep running after the key or Start/Stop button is turned off, so the car may not shut down in park
1.0L EcoBoost with 6-speed manual: clutch can fracture and damage the transmission, with a fluid leak and fire risk
What to Inspect
- Drive from a stop and through low-speed stop-and-go on a warm transmission; shudder, lag or a jerk on take-off is the PowerShift fault
- Check the VIN for the canister purge valve recall (18V735, 26V369) and ask for proof the PCM update and valve repair were done
- Confirm the door latch recalls were done, then check that every door latches with one firm push
- Switch the engine off and confirm it stops straight away; check the VIN for recall 15V436
- On a 1.0L manual, check the VIN for clutch recalls (18V169, 26V376) and ask whether the repair was redone
Maintenance costs to expect
| Service | Interval | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Oil change | every 10,000 miles or 12 months | $50-$80 |
| Tire rotation | every 10,000 miles or 12 months | $25-$50 |
| Cabin air filter | every 20,000 miles | $15-$30 |
| Engine air filter | every 30,000 miles | $20-$40 |
| Spark plugs | every 100,000 miles | $80-$150 |
| Engine coolant | at 100,000 miles or 72 months, then every 50,000 miles or 36 months | $100-$180 |
| Dual-clutch transmission fluid (PowerShift) | every 150,000 miles | $150-$300 |
| Manual transmission fluid | every 150,000 miles | $80-$150 |
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