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P0783 on FORD FOCUS

Severity
Medium
NHTSA Reports
3
Most Affected
2013, 2014, 2018

What P0783 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

"The contact owns a 2014 Ford Focus. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the transmission warning light illuminated, and the transmission hesitated while shifting gear. The contact stated that the vehicle occasionally slightly rolled backwards."

— 2014 FORD FOCUS owner • POWER TRAIN • Filed 06/29/2024

"Last week the service engine light appeared. I was due to get an oil change, so I had it done that day. The light remained on, so I took it to a local auto shop and they did a code reader. The code was P0783, drive train."

— 2018 FORD FOCUS owner • POWER TRAIN • Filed 12/01/2023

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

Common Causes of P0783 on FORD FOCUS

66.7%
33.3%

Percentages based on NHTSA complaint component analysis for this vehicle.

Complaint Trend by Year

2013
1
2014
1
2018
1

What To Do Next

  1. 1
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  2. 2
    Get a proper diagnosis

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  3. 3
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P0783 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