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P0344 on FORD FOCUS

Severity
Medium
NHTSA Reports
3
Most Affected
2016, 2017

What P0344 Means on Your FORD FOCUS

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

"2016 Ford Focus with 53,000 miles, driven less than 150 miles per week on average just getting back and forth to work and running errands. Check engine light came on on November 2, 2023. I got a P0344 code from my mechanic who is 5 minutes away from when the check engine light came on."

— 2016 FORD FOCUS owner • UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE • Filed 11/06/2023

"Just filled my gas tank up then as i left the gas station got about 1 mile up the road then while sitting at a stoplight i turned the ac on and idle dipped, car felt like it was going to die(which it did) then as i tried to re-start, cel came on and car would not start."

— 2016 FORD FOCUS owner • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE • Filed 10/07/2017

"Driving car , check engine light came on at 5800 mile, scan tool stated code p0340 and p0344, replace cam sensor."

— 2017 FORD FOCUS owner • ENGINE • Filed 01/24/2018

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

Common Causes of P0344 on FORD FOCUS

33.3%
33.3%
33.3%

Percentages based on NHTSA complaint component analysis for this vehicle.

Complaint Trend by Year

2016
2
2017
1

What To Do Next

  1. 1
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  2. 2
    Get a proper diagnosis

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P0344 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