Across the 19 model years we’ve synced, NHTSA lists 132 recall campaigns and 22,457 owner complaints for the Ford Focus. The 2012 model year has the most complaints (3,803).
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | NCAP overall | MPG comb. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 7 | 838 | 15 | 5 of 5 | 31 | |
| 2017 | 10 | 906 | 18 | 5 of 5 | 30 | |
| 2016 | 10 | 1,196 | 27 | 5 of 5 | 31 | |
| 2015 | 9 | 1,034 | 32 | 5 of 5 | 31 | |
| 2014 | 12 | 2,661 | 69 | 5 of 5 | 30 | |
| 2013 | 12 | 2,157 | 49 | 5 of 5 | 30 | |
| 2012 | 8 | 3,803 | 108 | 4 of 5 | 31 | |
| 2011 | 0 | 113 | 8 | Not rated | 29 | |
| 2010 | 0 | 287 | 22 | Not rated | 28 | |
| 2009 | 0 | 229 | 26 | Not rated | 28 | |
| 2008 | 2 | 250 | 21 | Not rated | 28 | |
| 2007 | 2 | 391 | 60 | Not rated | 26 | |
| 2006 | 2 | 205 | 23 | Not rated | 25 | |
| 2005 | 5 | 441 | 43 | Not rated | 25 | |
| 2004 | 6 | 387 | 34 | Not rated | 25 | |
| 2003 | 7 | 1,017 | 53 | Not rated | 24 | |
| 2002 | 8 | 1,014 | 85 | Not rated | 25 | |
| 2001 | 14 | 1,790 | 173 | Not rated | 25 | |
| 2000 | 18 | 3,738 | 252 | Not rated | 26 |
| Model year | NHTSA complaints |
|---|---|
| 2000 | 3,738 |
| 2001 | 1,790 |
| 2002 | 1,014 |
| 2003 | 1,017 |
| 2004 | 387 |
| 2005 | 441 |
| 2006 | 205 |
| 2007 | 391 |
| 2008 | 250 |
| 2009 | 229 |
| 2010 | 287 |
| 2011 | 113 |
| 2012 | 3,803 |
| 2013 | 2,157 |
| 2014 | 2,661 |
| 2015 | 1,034 |
| 2016 | 1,196 |
| 2017 | 906 |
| 2018 | 838 |
Complaints are unverified owner reports to NHTSA and are not normalized for sales volume. One complaint can cite several components.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2012-2018 Focus vehicles previously repaired incorrectly under recall number 18V735. The Canister Purge Valve (CPV) may malfunction, causing the engine to stall unexpectedly while driving.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Focus and 2013-2016 Fusion vehicles previously repaired incorrectly under recall numbers 18V169 and 18V845. The clutch may fracture, resulting in damage to the transmission assembly and possibly a transmission fluid leak.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2013-2018 Focus, 2013-2019 Escape, and 2015-2016 MKC vehicles equipped with a 2.0L engine. The engine block heater may crack and develop a coolant leak, causing it to short circuit when the block heater is plugged in.