Source: Pixabay Ford is known for producing hard-working vehicles. Their trucks, F150, 250, 350, and so on, are some of the highest-rated and most respected work trucks currently on the market, especially for farmers and business owners who need to haul stock long distances. But when it comes to the Ford Focus, there was just a different focus in the design room. Instead of looking for a high-capacity high-performance working vehicle, the Focus is designed to be more of an efficient commuter vehicle.

The Ford Focus has stood out over time as a vehicle that is fun to drive, practical, and extremely stylish. Its European roots come through in its fun-to-drive demeanor, and a selection of models allows buyers to choose from “mild to wild.” Despite all of these accolades, there remains one unavoidable issue that the latest generation of Ford Focus (2011-2018) suffers from: perpetual transmission problems. On paper, Ford’s PowerShift transmission is an incredibly advanced design for something available in a basic compact car.

Source: Pixabay The Ford Focus never reached the height of some of its competitors like the Toyota Corolla or the Honda Civic, but it was still a stylish, fun-to-drive car offered as either a sedan or a hatchback that plenty of drivers have fond memories of. Sadly, with Ford transitioning over to a more SUV and truck-based brand, the Focus has fallen out of the lineup in America since the 2018 model year.

2017 Ford Focus RS Hatchback by EurovisionNim — CC BY-SA 4.0 While Ford has been producing some great SUV and truck offerings lately, they have unfortunately halted several lines of smaller cars, including the popular Focus. Nowadays, the smallest Fords you can find are both under the Mustang badge: the classic Mustang coupe and the Mach-E hatchback. But if you are looking for a Ford that doesn’t break the bank at the dealership or at the pump, you can still find a wide variety of used Focuses from the 2015 to 2018 model years.

Image source The Ford Focus remains a favorite for those looking for a sporty compact car. These-budget friendly vehicles offer practical benefits while being easy to drive. While popular among the masses, these vehicles aren’t without their issues. Similar to other Ford products of the era, the 2018 Ford Focus commonly has transmission problems. Among the most common issues with the Focus are transmission troubles that range from shifting to tremors that may affect the way your car drives and could leave you on the side of the road.