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P2837 on FORD FOCUS

Severity
Medium
NHTSA Reports
9
Most Affected
2013, 2017, 2018

What P2837 Means on Your FORD FOCUS

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

"Bought the car used in may. it drove fine for the first month and now the check engine light comes on with a code for the transmission. the car hesitates and shutters when you start from a stop and when you get going it feels like it shifts into neutral, rpm goes real high and then shifts hard."

— 2012 FORD FOCUS owner • POWER TRAIN • Filed 07/23/2015

"Monday june 1st after clearing the codes from the previous incident 2 days prior and taking a few short drives around town on sunday the vehicle transmission seemed to be operating normally so monday i drove to auburn at 5 am and had no issues."

— 2013 FORD FOCUS owner • POWER TRAIN • Filed 06/01/2015

"Automated manual 6 speed transmission has been exhibiting clutch shuddering for at least 6 months, dealer ordered new clutches 3 months ago and are still on back order."

— 2013 FORD FOCUS owner • POWER TRAIN • Filed 05/29/2015

"I bought this car preowned from dealership. within a year it had problems. well driving at 30mph near my home the rpms shut up on the car while the speed stuttered as if the car was in neutral."

— 2014 FORD FOCUS owner • POWER TRAIN,VISIBILITY/WIPER • Filed 07/09/2019

"The contact owns a 2016 Ford Focus. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle lost motive power. The contact was able to continue to drive. The vehicle failed to accelerate above 11 MPH. The vehicle failed to move."

— 2016 FORD FOCUS owner • POWER TRAIN,ENGINE • Filed 01/29/2025

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

Common Causes of P2837 on FORD FOCUS

66.7%
11.1%
11.1%
11.1%

Percentages based on NHTSA complaint component analysis for this vehicle.

Complaint Trend by Year

2012
1
2013
2
2014
1
2016
1
2017
2
2018
2

What To Do Next

  1. 1
    Check for recalls on YOUR VIN

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  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

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P2837 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