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P0087 on FORD FOCUS

Severity
Medium
NHTSA Reports
2
Most Affected
2013

What P0087 Means on Your FORD FOCUS

Real FORD FOCUS Owner Reports (Source: NHTSA Complaints Database)

"The car isn't drivable. when i start it it makes clicking noise and hard to start. if driving it, it doesn't give any gas or go over 20 miles. it sometimes shut off and sometimes have a hard time driving foward. codes p0087, p0783, p2872, comes up on a diagnostic."

— 2013 FORD FOCUS owner • POWER TRAIN,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE • Filed 12/23/2020

"On october 25, 2018 my car populated a cel code p0087 after ignition when the car was stationary. the car takes about 5 seconds to start half the time. the turbo is disabled and had reduced acceleration, which the dealer said was crawl mode."

— 2013 FORD FOCUS owner • FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM • Filed 10/25/2018

Data from NHTSA Vehicle Complaints Database. All reports are filed by vehicle owners directly with the U.S. Department of Transportation.

Common Causes of P0087 on FORD FOCUS

50%
50%

Percentages based on NHTSA complaint component analysis for this vehicle.

Complaint Trend by Year

2013
2

What To Do Next

  1. 1
    Check for recalls on YOUR VIN

    Go to nhtsa.gov/recalls and enter your VIN. Free repairs if your vehicle is covered.

  2. 2
    Get a proper diagnosis

    A code alone doesn't tell you the exact failed part. A diagnostic at a shop ($50-$150) pinpoints the root cause before you spend money on parts.

  3. 3
    Compare repair quotes

    Get 2-3 quotes. Dealer vs independent shop prices often differ 30-50% for the same repair.

P0087 on Other Vehicles

Data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (U.S. Department of Transportation) and the SAE J2012 OBD-II standard. Code definitions follow the SAE J2012 / ISO 15031-6 standard. Owner reports are filed directly with NHTSA by vehicle owners. This information is provided for educational purposes only and should not replace professional automotive diagnosis. Always consult a qualified mechanic for vehicle repair decisions.

Last updated: March 2026