2017
Ford Focus

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  • S Sedan
    Starts at
    $16,775
    26 City / 38 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Regular Unleaded I-4
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • SE Sedan
    Starts at
    $18,175
    27 City / 38 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Intercooled Turbo Regular Unleaded I-3
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • SE Hatch
    Starts at
    $19,765
    115 mi.
    Range
    5
    Seat capacity
    Regular Unleaded I-4
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • SEL Sedan
    Starts at
    $21,175
    26 City / 36 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Regular Unleaded I-4
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • SEL Hatch
    Starts at
    $21,675
    26 City / 36 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Regular Unleaded I-4
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • Titanium Sedan
    Starts at
    $23,575
    26 City / 36 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Regular Unleaded I-4
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • Titanium Hatch
    Starts at
    $24,075
    26 City / 36 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Regular Unleaded I-4
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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Safety review

Based on the 2017 Ford Focus base trim
NHTSA crash test and rollover ratings, scored out of 5.
Overall rating
5/5
Combined side rating front seat
5/5
Combined side rating rear seat
5/5
Frontal barrier crash rating driver
5/5
Frontal barrier crash rating passenger
5/5
Overall frontal barrier crash rating
5/5
Overall side crash rating
5/5
Rollover rating
4/5
Side barrier rating
5/5
Side barrier rating driver
5/5
Side barrier rating passenger rear seat
5/5
Side pole rating driver front seat
5/5
11.6%
Risk of rollover
Side barrier rating driver
5/5
Side barrier rating passenger rear seat
5/5
Side pole rating driver front seat
5/5
11.6%
Risk of rollover

Factory warranties

New car program benefits

Basic
3 years / 36,000 miles
Corrosion
5 years
Powertrain
5 years / 60,000 miles
Roadside Assistance
5 years / 60,000 miles

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Age / mileage
Fords and many non-Ford vehicles up to 10 years old with less than 150,000 miles
Basic
90-Day / 4,000-Mile (whichever comes first) Comprehensive Limited Warranty
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139-point inspection
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Consumer reviews

89% of drivers recommend this car
4.5 / 5
Based on 229 reviews
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Comfort 4.6
Interior 4.5
Performance 4.3
Value 4.5
Exterior 4.6
Reliability 4.5

Most recent

  • By Angela Dollar
    Owns this car
    July 17, 2024

    Worst car ever.

    Worst car ever. Brought a used 2017 focus. Didn't make home before warning that transmission was over heating and slipping gears . Called dealership who sold it to me wont first it. Took it to ford told clutches junk . Cost 3000. Now I remember why I don't buy American made cars. I'm on disability. I should need to have to pay for a transmission already on day 1. Ty u ford for yard ornament. A.dollar
    • Does not recommend this car
    Comfort 1.0
    Interior 1.0
    Performance 1.0
    Value 1.0
    Exterior 1.0
    Reliability 1.0
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  • By Delores
    Owns this car
    June 10, 2024

    We are seniors n bought this car n have had several

    We are seniors n bought this car n have had several things wrong. It stop run̈Ning so we put a new battery in it n it still did not start. We took it back to ford Dealer n they put a new starter in n that did not work so they did a diagnostic test on it n said it needs a new engine that they were doing a recall on it at ford manufraction n are going to put a new engine in it but it will take a month to do that. We are seniors n need a car for dr n other appointments n here we set. The ford dealer don't loan out cars . We have a 100 percent warranty on the car . I am so discouraged . We need a small dependable car my husband was in military n he is 81 n we need not to be taken advantage of. Thought you should know Maybe give. Us a different car. That one is financed n we live on pension.
    • Does not recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 3.0
    Performance 3.0
    Value 3.0
    Exterior 3.0
    Reliability 1.0
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  • By Jessica from Oakland ca
    Owns this car
    March 16, 2024

    Not good at all

    I bought the car and less then a year the transmission go out on my way home from work and because I was relying on my car to get to work I ended up losing my job.
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does not recommend this car
    Comfort 4.0
    Interior 4.0
    Performance 2.0
    Value 3.0
    Exterior 3.0
    Reliability 2.0
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  • By Carole Joy from Henderson
    Owns this car
    July 20, 2023

    Really good car still, 2017 ford focus SE

    I am the second owner of this car since 2019. It has been excellent, never has had a problem. Super dependable easy to drive in town or highway. Have taken two 2,000 mile trips. Great and good mileage.
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Having fun
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 1.0
    Interior 1.0
    Performance 1.0
    Value 1.0
    Exterior 1.0
    Reliability 1.0
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  • By ven from Lansing, MI
    Owns this car
    July 1, 2023

    DO NOT BUY

    PIECE OF JUNK! this car breaks on a monthly basis, at least! would never buy one again, as i'm writing this review its been in the shop for 3 weeks now, clutch pack replacement, again after it was replaced not even 15k miles ago. check engine light is a common sight too. other than its reliability it isn't a bad car, drives decent when working correctly(rarely), and gets great fuel economy.
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does not recommend this car
    Comfort 4.0
    Interior 4.0
    Performance 3.0
    Value 1.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 1.0
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  • By Kaz from Tn
    Owns this car
    May 4, 2023

    Fix or repair daily

    Never buy a Ford again! Always a recall and No help or progress. Had to purchase a 2nd vehicle because Ford Motor company would not help fix major issues
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does not recommend this car
    Comfort 2.0
    Interior 2.0
    Performance 1.0
    Value 1.0
    Exterior 2.0
    Reliability 1.0
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  • By Corey Brayer from MEDINA Ohio
    Owns this car
    November 10, 2022

    Crappy transmissions- do not buy

    Transmission went out after 63,777 miles. Doesn't go in reverse. The car is a piece of crap. Do not buy this car. It is not worth it.
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does not recommend this car
    Comfort 4.0
    Interior 4.0
    Performance 1.0
    Value 3.0
    Exterior 4.0
    Reliability 1.0
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  • By Bennett from Aurora IL
    Owns this car
    September 8, 2022

    2017 FORD FOCUS RECALLS.

    My vehicle will be paid off soon. It seems problematic situationa are starting. I read about recalls for 2017 ford focus. I've received NO letters from Ford yet. There are several recalls for make. Model and year 2017.
    • Purchased a New car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 4.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 3.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 4.0
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  • By TB from NJ
    Owns this car
    August 29, 2022

    Proceed With CAUTION! DPS6 Transmission is TRASH!

    As far as drivability goes, I’d give the Focus a 5 out of 5! Unfortunately, there’s been major transmission issues with the later Focus models, 2015-forward. The DPS6 Automatic trans w/ manual clutch has a faulty TCM, which causes the transmission to shutter/skip from 1st-2nd gear. Other times, an engine light will appear making the car undrivable! Proceed with EXTREME CAUTION, when purchasing this vehicle.
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does not recommend this car
    Comfort 4.0
    Interior 3.0
    Performance 4.0
    Value 4.0
    Exterior 4.0
    Reliability 1.0
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  • By Donna M Carroll from New Paltz, New York
    Owns this car
    April 28, 2022

    2017 Ford Focus Titanium model failures

    My 2017 ford focus continues to just die over night after I shut it off. When I go into the vehicle to restart the next day it’s dead. I have to call road side service for a jump to start the car. This is ridiculous. I’m 73 years old with major health issues, and I need a reliable car. I’m so upset that the dealership can’t fix this repeat problem. This is not a reliable car, company, nor responsive to a customers car issues. Ford motors does not stand by their products at all.
    • Purchased a New car
    • Used for Transporting family
    • Does not recommend this car
    Comfort 1.0
    Interior 1.0
    Performance 1.0
    Value 1.0
    Exterior 1.0
    Reliability 1.0
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  • By Denisue3 from Santan Valley Arizona
    Owns this car
    May 20, 2021

    Do not buy this car multiple issues

    4 years in and this car is toast. Multiple computer issues expensive repairs no wonder they quit making it 😡 I will never buy another Ford
    • Purchased a New car
    • Used for Transporting family
    • Does not recommend this car
    Comfort 4.0
    Interior 4.0
    Performance 1.0
    Value 2.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 1.0
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  • By KenPackFan from JANESVILLE, Wi
    Owns this car
    May 13, 2021

    Newest Car i've ever owned

    This car is exactly what i needed when i limped my old ponitac into the dealer. Unlike my previous car this one is great on gas. It handles smoothly in my opinion. THe only downside i can think of is the trunk is small. even with the seats down in the sedan like i got.
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 4.0
    Performance 3.0
    Value 4.0
    Exterior 4.0
    Reliability 4.0
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FAQ

What trim levels are available for the 2017 Ford Focus?

The 2017 Ford Focus is available in 4 trim levels:

  • S (1 style)
  • SE (2 styles)
  • SEL (2 styles)
  • Titanium (2 styles)

What is the MPG of the 2017 Ford Focus?

The 2017 Ford Focus offers up to 26 MPG in city driving and 38 MPG on the highway. These figures are based on EPA mileage ratings and are for comparison purposes only. The actual mileage will vary depending on vehicle options, trim level, driving conditions, driving habits, vehicle maintenance, and other factors.

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Is the 2017 Ford Focus reliable?

The 2017 Ford Focus has an average reliability rating of 4.5 out of 5 according to cars.com consumers. Find real-world reliability insights within consumer reviews from 2017 Ford Focus owners.

Is the 2017 Ford Focus a good Sedan?

Below are the cars.com consumers ratings for the 2017 Ford Focus. 89.1% of drivers recommend this vehicle.

4.5 / 5
Based on 229 reviews
  • Comfort: 4.6
  • Interior: 4.5
  • Performance: 4.3
  • Value: 4.5
  • Exterior: 4.6
  • Reliability: 4.5

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