Ren said:
Whatever you do, don’t get a Focus with the automatic transmission from this era. They’re notorious for problems. Save yourself the headache.
Stay far away from it. The transmission (DPS6) is awful. I had a 2012 Focus, and the transmission caused nothing but trouble. Replaced parts, did recalibrations, and it would work for a bit, then fail again. It’s unpredictable and unreliable. You’ll spend way too much time and money trying to keep it running. Trust me, don’t buy this car.
@Bailey
Sounds like your issue is the TCM. That’s a super common problem with these. If you’re still having issues, Ford has a recall for it under their 14M02 program. You should check with the dealer; they’ll likely replace it for free.
I have a 2014 Focus SE. Love the car now, but only after figuring out all its quirks. If I’d known about the transmission issues beforehand, I wouldn’t have bought it. It’s like being in a toxic relationship—fun at first, but you know it’s going to end badly.