Ford Focus recalls & problems by year
The Ford Focus has 44 NHTSA recalls and 22,084 owner complaints across model years 1999–2018. The most complained-about year is the 2012 with 3,768 complaints.
Model years
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 Focus | 7 | 834 | 15 | 3 | 16 | 0 | |
| 2017 Focus | 10 | 896 | 18 | 2 | 26 | 0 | |
| 2016 Focus | 10 | 1,181 | 27 | 2 | 31 | 0 | |
| 2015 Focus | 9 | 1,018 | 31 | 4 | 43 | 0 | |
| 2014 Focus | 12 | 2,601 | 68 | 9 | 91 | 2 | |
| 2013 Focus | 12 | 2,110 | 49 | 12 | 45 | 5 | |
| 2012 Focus | 8 | 3,768 | 107 | 15 | 125 | 7 | |
| 2011 Focus | 0 | 113 | 8 | 0 | 17 | 0 | |
| 2010 Focus | 0 | 287 | 22 | 4 | 27 | 0 | |
| 2009 Focus | 0 | 229 | 26 | 2 | 31 | 3 | |
| 2008 Focus | 2 | 250 | 21 | 0 | 23 | 0 | |
| 2007 Focus | 2 | 391 | 60 | 7 | 109 | 2 | |
| 2006 Focus | 2 | 204 | 22 | 3 | 23 | 1 | |
| 2005 Focus | 5 | 441 | 43 | 9 | 63 | 0 | |
| 2004 Focus | 6 | 387 | 34 | 13 | 45 | 1 | |
| 2003 Focus | 7 | 977 | 52 | 17 | 72 | 1 | |
| 2002 Focus | 8 | 939 | 82 | 20 | 112 | 2 | |
| 2001 Focus | 13 | 1,761 | 172 | 47 | 176 | 14 | |
| 2000 Focus | 17 | 3,686 | 248 | 119 | 201 | 50 | |
| 1999 Focus | 0 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most reported Ford Focus problems (all years)
- Power Train 6,872
- Electrical System 4,477
- Engine 2,314
- Steering 2,111
- Unknown or Other 1,539
- Fuel/Propulsion System 1,433
- Engine and Engine Cooling 1,317
- Fuel System, Gasoline 1,201
- Vehicle Speed Control 1,083
- Structure 1,033
- Suspension 960
- Air Bags 941
Ford Focus recalls
| Recall | Component | Model years | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26V376000 Jun 9, 2026 | POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION | 2015–2018 | 5,252 |
| 26V369000 Jun 9, 2026 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:EVAPORATIVE EMISSIONS:CANISTER | 2012–2018 | 257,868 |
| 26V012000 Jan 15, 2026 | EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ENGINE BLOCK HEATER | 2016–2018 | 2,403 |
| 26V011000 Jan 15, 2026 | EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ENGINE BLOCK HEATER | 2013–2018 | 116,672 |
| 23V905000 Dec 22, 2023 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION:PUMP | 2016–2018 | 139,730 |
| 20V331000 Jun 8, 2020 | LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH | 2012–2015 | 2,147,323 |
| 19V515000 Jul 5, 2019 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:EVAPORATIVE EMISSIONS:CANISTER | 2012–2017 | 57,488 |
| 18V845000 Nov 28, 2018 | POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION | 2016–2018 | 2,828 |
| 18V735000 Oct 22, 2018 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:EVAPORATIVE EMISSIONS:CANISTER | 2012–2018 | 1,282,596 |
| 18V169000 Mar 12, 2018 | POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION | 2015–2016 | 5,361 |
| 17V528000 Aug 28, 2017 | SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY | 2017 | 698 |
| 17V052000 Jan 24, 2017 | STRUCTURE:BODY | 2016 | 17 |
| 16V698000 Sep 28, 2016 | LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE:LOCK | 2013–2017 | 64,038 |
| 16V643000 Sep 6, 2016 | LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH | 2012–2015 | 2,046,297 |
| 15V813000 Dec 2, 2015 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING | 2013–2014 | 9,017 |
| 15V436000 Jul 8, 2015 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION | 2015 | 374,781 |
| 15V005000 Jan 9, 2015 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP | 2014 | 54,543 |
| 14V525000 Sep 2, 2014 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY | 2014 | 301 |
| 14V514000 Aug 22, 2014 | STEERING | 2014 | 508 |
| 14V495000 Aug 11, 2014 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING | 2013–2014 | 133,227 |
| 13V335000 Aug 1, 2013 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 2012–2013 | 6,308 |
| 13V085000 Mar 7, 2013 | LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES | 2013 | 5,675 |
| 12E035000 Oct 2, 2012 | EQUIPMENT | 2012–2013 | 440 |
| 12V149000 Apr 5, 2012 | VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:SWITCH/WIRING | 2012 | 140,310 |
| 12E007000 Feb 24, 2012 | EQUIPMENT | 2000–2005 | 10,006 |
| 09E025000 May 11, 2009 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS | 2000–2004 | 42,540 |
| 09E012000 Apr 7, 2009 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 2000–2003 | 16,270 |
| 08E050000 Aug 11, 2008 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS | 2000–2008 | 1,921 |
| 07V541000 Nov 21, 2007 | AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE | 2008 | 45 |
| 06E056000 Jun 13, 2006 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 2002–2007 | 58,640 |
| 06E049000 May 24, 2006 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 2000–2002 | 27,176 |
| 06E026000 Mar 23, 2006 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 2000–2005 | 61,944 |
| 05V030000 Feb 1, 2005 | LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH | 2000–2005 | 589,932 |
| 03V482000 Nov 19, 2003 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 2000–2001 | 671,000 |
| 02V289000 Nov 6, 2002 | STEERING:LINKAGES | 2000–2001 | 446,569 |
| 02V288000 Nov 6, 2002 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES | 2000–2001 | 291,854 |
| 01V258000 Aug 8, 2001 | VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR | 2000–2001 | 1,083,000 |
| 01V108000 Mar 28, 2001 | SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER | 2001 | 8,500 |
| 00V418000 Dec 14, 2000 | SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER | 2000–2001 | 95,000 |
| 00V411000 Dec 6, 2000 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING | 2000 | 74,500 |
| 00V302000 Oct 12, 2000 | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CABLES | 2000 | 28,800 |
| 00V303000 Oct 12, 2000 | WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS | 2000 | 203,700 |
| 00V218000 Aug 11, 2000 | STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS | 2000 | 276,500 |
| 99V346000 Dec 3, 1999 | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 2000 | 28,958 |