Ford Focus recalls and problems
36 recalls and 22,103 owner complaints for 19 model years. Pick your year for full details.
Recalls
36
Complaints
22,103
Crashes reported
1,106
Fires reported
287
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Ford Focus by year
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 Focus | 7 | 839 | 15 | 3 | 11 | 0 |
| 2017 Focus | 10 | 901 | 18 | 2 | 16 | 0 |
| 2016 Focus | 10 | 1,185 | 27 | 2 | 24 | 0 |
| 2015 Focus | 9 | 1,022 | 31 | 4 | 28 | 0 |
| 2014 Focus | 12 | 2,606 | 68 | 9 | 46 | 1 |
| 2013 Focus | 11 | 2,112 | 49 | 12 | 28 | 3 |
| 2012 Focus | 7 | 3,772 | 107 | 15 | 88 | 5 |
| 2011 Focus | 0 | 113 | 8 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| 2010 Focus | 0 | 287 | 22 | 4 | 19 | 0 |
| 2009 Focus | 0 | 229 | 26 | 2 | 21 | 3 |
| 2008 Focus | 1 | 250 | 21 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| 2007 Focus | 0 | 391 | 60 | 7 | 75 | 2 |
| 2006 Focus | 0 | 205 | 23 | 3 | 19 | 1 |
| 2005 Focus | 1 | 441 | 43 | 9 | 41 | 0 |
| 2004 Focus | 1 | 387 | 34 | 13 | 34 | 1 |
| 2003 Focus | 1 | 977 | 52 | 17 | 51 | 1 |
| 2002 Focus | 1 | 939 | 82 | 20 | 78 | 1 |
| 2001 Focus | 7 | 1,761 | 172 | 47 | 136 | 8 |
| 2000 Focus | 11 | 3,686 | 248 | 118 | 154 | 9 |
Most reported Ford Focus problems
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 6,882 | |
| Electrical System | 4,478 | |
| Engine | 2,216 | |
| Steering | 2,097 | |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 1,387 | |
| Unknown or Other | 1,375 | |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1,223 | |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1,150 | |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1,050 | |
| Structure | 1,020 |
All Ford Focus recalls
| Recall | Date | Years | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26V-369 | Jun 9, 2026 | 2012–2018 | Fuel System, Gasoline | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2012-2018 Focus vehicles previously repaired incorrectly under recall number 18V735. |
| 26V-376 | Jun 9, 2026 | 2015–2018 | Power Train | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Focus and 2013-2016 Fusion vehicles previously repaired incorrectly under recall numbers 18V169 and 18V845. |
| 26V-011 | Jan 15, 2026 | 2013–2018 | Equipment | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2013-2018 Focus, 2013-2019 Escape, and 2015-2016 MKC vehicles equipped with a 2.0L engine. |
| 26V-012 | Jan 15, 2026 | 2016–2018 | Equipment | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Focus, 2019 Explorer, and 2024 Explorer vehicles. |
| 23V-905 | Dec 22, 2023 | 2016–2018 | Engine and Engine Cooling | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Ford Focus and 2018-2022 Ford EcoSport vehicles. |
| 20V-331 | Jun 8, 2020 | 2012–2015 | Latches/Locks/Linkages | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2011-2014 Fiesta, 2013-2014 Fusion, 2015 Mustang, 2013-2015 Escape and C-Max, 2012-2015 Focus, 2014-2016 Transit Connect, 2013-2014 Lincoln MKZ, and 2015 MKC vehicles. |
| 19V-515 | Jul 5, 2019 | 2012–2014, 2017 | Fuel System, Gasoline | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2012 and 2017 Focus vehicles equipped with 2.0L GDI gasoline engines and 2013-2014 Focus ST vehicles equipped with 2.0L GTDI engines, previously recalled under 18V-735. |
| 18V-845 | Nov 28, 2018 | 2016–2018 | Power Train | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Ford Focus vehicles equipped with a 1.0L Fox GTDI engine and a 6-speed manual transmission. |
| 18V-735 | Oct 22, 2018 | 2012–2018 | Fuel System, Gasoline | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2012-2018 Ford Focus vehicles with a 2.0L GDI or 2.0L GTDI engine. |
| 18V-169 | Mar 12, 2018 | 2015–2016 | Power Train | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2013-2014 Ford Fusion vehicles equipped with a 1.6L GTDI engine and 6-speed manual transmission and 2015-2016 Ford Focus vehicles equipped with a 1.0L GTDI engine and… |
| 17V-528 | Aug 28, 2017 | 2017 | Seats, Seat Belts | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2017 Focus vehicles. |
| 17V-052 | Jan 24, 2017 | 2016 | Structure | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2016 Focus and C-Max vehicles. |
| 16V-698 | Sep 28, 2016 | 2013–2017 | Latches/Locks/Linkages, Structure | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2013-2017 Ford Focus hatchback vehicles manufactured February 14, 2012, to August 26, 2016 and equipped with a manual transmission. |
| 16V-643 | Sep 6, 2016 | 2012–2015 | Latches/Locks/Linkages | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2012-2015 Ford Focus, 2013-2015 Ford Escape and Ford C-MAX, 2015 Lincoln MKC and Ford Mustang, and 2014-2016 Ford Transit Connect vehicles. |
| 15V-813 | Dec 2, 2015 | 2013–2014 | Electrical System | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2013 Escape vehicles manufactured January 11, 2012, to April 1, 2013, and 2013-2014 Focus ST vehicles manufactured May 03, 2012, to October 14, 2013. |
| 15V-436 | Jul 8, 2015 | 2015 | Electrical System | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2015 Ford Escape vehicles manufactured April 1, 2014, to June 12, 2015, Ford Focus vehicles manufactured June 17, 2014, to June 12, 2015, and Ford C-Max vehicles… |
| 15V-005 | Jan 9, 2015 | 2014 | Fuel System, Gasoline | Ford Motor Company (Ford) notified the agency on January 8, 2015, that they are recalling certain model year 2014 Ford Escape vehicles manufactured April 15, 2014, to May 8, 2014, and 2015 Lincoln MKC vehicles… |
| 14V-525 | Sep 2, 2014 | 2014 | Fuel System, Gasoline | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2014 Ford Focus vehicles manufactured May 1, 2014, to May 24, 2014, 2014 Ford Escape vehicles manufactured on June 6, 2014, and 2015 Lincoln MKC vehicles… |
| 14V-514 | Aug 22, 2014 | 2014 | Do not driveSteering | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2014 Focus and C-Max vehicles manufactured August 8, 2014, to August 15, 2014. |
| 14V-495 | Aug 11, 2014 | 2013–2014 | Electrical System | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Escape vehicles manufactured October 5, 2011, to April 1, 2013, and equipped with 2.0 liter engines and Focus ST vehicles manufactured February 14… |
| 13V-335 | Aug 1, 2013 | 2012–2013 | Exterior Lighting | Ford is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 Focus BEV vehicles equipped with High Intensity Discharge (HID) headlights, manufactured September 15, 2011, through May 6, 2013; and model year 2013 Focus ST vehicles… |
| 13V-085 | Mar 7, 2013 | 2013 | Latches/Locks/Linkages | Ford is recalling certain model year 2013 Focus and C-Max vehicles built from November 16, 2012, through November 21, 2012; and model year 2013 Escape vehicles manufactured from November 14, 2012, through November 21… |
| 12V-149 | Apr 5, 2012 | 2012 | Visibility | Ford is recalling certain model year 2012 focus vehicles manufactured from august 1, 2010, through october 18, 2011. |
| 07V-541 | Nov 21, 2007 | 2008 | Air Bags | Certain vehicles fail to conform to the requirements specified in federal motor vehicle safety standard no. |
| 05V-030 | Feb 1, 2005 | 2000–2005 | Latches/Locks/Linkages | Certain passenger vehicles with four or five doors and originally sold in or currently registered in connecticut, delaware, illinois, indiana, iowa, maine, maryland, massachusetts, michigan, minnesota, missouri, new… |
| 03V-482 | Nov 19, 2003 | 2000–2001 | Fuel System, Gasoline | On certain passenger vehicles, contamination of the filter in the fuel delivery module (Fdm) can reduce, and eventually block, the flow of fuel to the engine. |
| 02V-288 | Nov 6, 2002 | 2000–2001 | Electrical System | Certain passenger vehicles equipped with zetec engines, loose or broken attachments and misrouted battery cables could lead to cable insulation damage. |
| 02V-289 | Nov 6, 2002 | 2000–2001 | Steering | Certain passenger vehicles have loose pinch bolts that secure the lower control arm to the steering knuckle have been reported. |
| 01V-258 | Aug 8, 2001 | 2000–2001 | Visibility | Vehicle description: passenger cars, sport utility vehicles, and light and medium duty pickup trucks. |
| 01V-108 | Mar 28, 2001 | 2001 | Seats | Pm certain sedans and wagons, the seat back recliner handle spring could have been damaged during an in-process test and the occupant may notice a chucking, or perceived looseness of the front seat back, or the seat back… |
| 00V-418 | Dec 14, 2000 | 2000–2001 | Seats | Vehicle description: station wagons and 3-door vehicles. |
| 00V-411 | Dec 6, 2000 | 2000 | Electrical System | Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. |
| 00V-303 | Oct 12, 2000 | 2000 | Wheels | Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. |
| 00V-302 | Oct 12, 2000 | 2000 | Vehicle Speed Control | Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with speed control and automatic transmission. |
| 00V-218 | Aug 11, 2000 | 2000 | Structure | Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. |
| 99V-346 | Dec 3, 1999 | 2000 | Vehicle Speed Control | Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with speed control. |
Frequently asked questions
What is the worst year for the Ford Focus?
By owner complaints to NHTSA, the 2012 Ford Focus has the most reports (3,772). Check the 2012 page for the problems owners describe.
How many recalls does the Ford Focus have?
NHTSA lists 36 safety recalls covering Ford Focus model years 2000–2005, 2008, 2012–2018.
What are the most common Ford Focus problems?
Owners report power train, electrical system, engine problems most often.