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Ford Focus

25 recalls affect this vehicle. Sorted by severity, then date.

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  • Severity pendingNHTSA·26V369000·2026-06-09

    Ford Recalls 2012-2018 Focus Vehicles for Engine Stall Risk

    Ford is recalling 2012-2018 Focus vehicles previously repaired under recall 18V735 because a malfunctioning Canister Purge Valve may cause the engine to stall while driving, increasing crash risk.

    Product
    FORD — FORD FOCUS
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·26V376000·2026-06-09

    Ford Recalls Focus and Fusion Vehicles for Transmission Clutch Fracture Risk

    Ford is recalling 2015-2018 Focus and 2013-2016 Fusion vehicles previously repaired incorrectly under prior recalls. The clutch may fracture, causing transmission damage and fluid leaks that increase fire risk.

    Product
    FORD — FORD FOCUS, FUSION
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·26V011000·2026-01-15

    Ford Recalls Focus, Escape, and MKC for Engine Block Heater Fire Risk

    Ford is recalling 2013-2019 Focus, Escape, and 2015-2016 MKC vehicles because a cracked engine block heater may short circuit and cause a fire.

    Product
    LINCOLN — LINCOLN, FORD MKC, FOCUS, ESCAPE
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·23V905000·2023-12-22

    Ford vehicles recalled for oil pump belt failure and power braking loss

    Certain 2016-2018 Ford Focus and 2018-2022 Ford EcoSport vehicles may have faulty oil pump drive belts or tensioners that can fail, causing engine stall and loss of power braking assist, increasing crash risk.

    Product
    FORD — FORD ECOSPORT, FOCUS
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·20V331000·2020-06-08

    Ford Recalls Vehicles Due to Door Latch Repair Defects

    Ford is recalling specific 2011-2016 vehicles because previous door latch repairs may have been incomplete, potentially allowing doors to open while driving.

    Product
    FORD — FORD, LINCOLN C-MAX, FIESTA, FOCUS, FUSION
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·19V515000·2019-07-05

    Ford Recalls Focus Vehicles Due to Potential Engine Stall Risk

    Ford is recalling certain 2012-2017 Focus vehicles because a malfunctioning valve may cause the engine to stall while driving, increasing crash risk.

    Product
    FORD — FORD FOCUS
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·18V845000·2018-11-28

    Ford Recalls 2016-2018 Focus Models Due to Clutch Fracture Risk

    Ford is recalling 2016-2018 Focus vehicles with 1.0L engines and manual transmissions because a clutch fracture could cause a fluid leak and fire risk.

    Product
    FORD — FORD FOCUS
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·18V735000·2018-10-22

    Ford Recalls 2012-2018 Focus Models Due to Fuel System Defect

    Ford is recalling 2012-2018 Focus vehicles with 2.0L engines because a malfunctioning valve may cause the engine to stall while driving, increasing crash risk.

    Product
    FORD — FORD FOCUS
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·18V169000·2018-03-12

    Ford Recalls Focus and Fusion Vehicles for Clutch Fracture Risk

    Ford is recalling 2013-2016 Focus and Fusion vehicles with manual transmissions because the clutch may fracture, causing transmission damage and fluid leaks that could lead to fire.

    Product
    FORD — FORD FOCUS, FUSION
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·17V528000·2017-08-28

    Ford Recalls 2017 Focus Vehicles for Rear Seat Back Weld Defect

    Ford is recalling 2017 Focus vehicles because an insufficient weld on the rear left seat back may reduce its strength, increasing injury risk in a crash.

    Product
    FORD — FORD FOCUS
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·17V052000·2017-01-24

    Ford Recalls 2016 Focus and C-Max for Floor Pan Welding Defect

    Ford is recalling 2016 Focus and C-Max vehicles because improperly welded floor pan joints may reduce structural integrity, increasing injury risk in a crash.

    Product
    FORD — FORD C-MAX, FOCUS
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·16V643000·2016-09-06

    Ford Recalls Multiple Models Due to Door Latch Defect

    Ford is recalling specific 2012-2016 vehicles because door latches may break, allowing doors to open while driving.

    Product
    FORD — FORD, LINCOLN ESCAPE, TRANSIT CONNECT, MKC, MUSTANG
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·15V005000·2015-01-09

    Ford Recalls Vehicles Due to Fuel Pump Failure Risk

    Ford is recalling certain 2014-2015 vehicles because a defective fuel pump may cause the engine to stall without warning, increasing the risk of a crash.

    Product
    FORD — FORD, LINCOLN FOCUS, ESCAPE, FIESTA, EDGE
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·14V525000·2014-09-02

    Ford Recalls 2014-2015 Vehicles for Fuel Delivery Module Cracks

    Ford is recalling specific 2014 Focus, 2014 Escape, and 2015 Lincoln MKC vehicles because a fuel delivery module may crack, causing low fuel pressure and potential vehicle stalls.

    Product
    FORD — FORD, LINCOLN ESCAPE, MKC, FOCUS
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·14V514000·2014-08-22

    Ford Recalls 2014 Focus and C-Max for Steering Gear Assembly Defect

    Ford is recalling 2014 Focus and C-Max vehicles manufactured in August 2014 due to incorrectly assembled steering gears that may cause loss of steering control.

    Product
    FORD — FORD C-MAX, FOCUS
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·12E007000·2012-02-24

    Ford Focus aftermarket suspension assemblies recalled for missing washer

    Ride Control is recalling aftermarket suspension assemblies for 2000-2005 Ford Focus vehicles because a missing washer can cause the assembly to separate, potentially leading to injury or a crash.

    Product
    FORD — FORD FOCUS
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·26V012000·2026-01-15

    Ford engine block heater may crack and short circuit when plugged in

    Ford is recalling certain 2016-2018 Focus, 2019 Explorer and 2024 Explorer vehicles because the engine block heater may crack and develop a coolant leak, causing a short circuit when plugged in.

    Product
    FORD — FORD FOCUS, EXPLORER
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·16V698000·2016-09-28

    Ford Recalls 2013-2017 Focus Hatchbacks for Latch Defect

    Ford is recalling 2013-2017 Focus hatchbacks with manual transmissions because the rear hatch may unlatch with a single button press, increasing injury risk.

    Product
    FORD — FORD FOCUS
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·15V813000·2015-12-02

    Ford Recalls 2013 Escape and 2013-2014 Focus ST for Wiring Defect

    Ford is recalling specific 2013 Escape and 2013-2014 Focus ST vehicles because engine wiring splices may send incorrect signals, causing hesitation or stalling.

    Product
    FORD — FORD FOCUS, ESCAPE
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·15V436000·2015-07-08

    Ford Recalls 2015 Focus, C-Max, and Escape for Engine Shutdown Defect

    Ford is recalling 2015 Focus, C-Max, and Escape vehicles because the engine may continue running after being turned off, increasing the risk of an unintentional crash.

    Product
    FORD — FORD FOCUS, C-MAX, ESCAPE
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·14V495000·2014-08-11

    Ford Recalls 2013-2014 Focus and Escape Vehicles for Wiring Defect

    Ford is recalling 2013-2014 Focus ST and Escape vehicles with 2.0-liter engines because a wiring defect may cause the engine to stall, increasing crash risk.

    Product
    FORD — FORD FOCUS, ESCAPE
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·13V335000·2013-08-01

    Ford Recalls 2012-2013 Focus Vehicles for Headlight Wiring Defect

    Ford is recalling 2012-2013 Focus vehicles with HID headlights because front side marker lamps may not function, increasing crash risk at night.

    Product
    FORD — FORD FOCUS
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·13V085000·2013-03-07

    Ford Recalls 2013 Focus, C-Max, and Escape for Child Lock Defect

    Ford is recalling 2013 Focus, C-Max, and Escape vehicles because the left rear door child lock may not engage properly, increasing the risk of injury to unrestrained children.

    Product
    FORD — FORD redundant C-MAX HYBRID, FOCUS, ESCAPE
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·12E035000·2012-10-02

    Yakima Rooftop Rack Recall for 2012-2013 Ford Focus Vehicles

    Yakima is recalling specific rooftop rack systems for 2012-2013 Ford Focus vehicles because they may slide off when loaded, posing a hazard to others.

    Product
    FORD — FORD FOCUS
    Category
    Consumer Product
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·12V149000·2012-04-05

    Ford Recalls 2012 Focus Vehicles for Wiper Motor Connector Seal Defect

    Ford is recalling certain 2012 Focus vehicles because a missing seal in the passenger-side wiper motor connector may allow water accumulation, potentially causing the wiper to fail and increasing crash risk.

    Product
    FORD — FORD FOCUS
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide

NHTSA crash-test safety rating

Federal 5-Star Safety Rating from crash testing. This is a separate government program from the recall(s) above — a high star rating says nothing about whether a specific recall has been fixed, and a recall says nothing about crash-test performance.

  • 20185/5

    2 trims tested for 2018; overall ratings can differ by trim.

    View on NHTSA.gov
  • 20175/5

    2 trims tested for 2017; overall ratings can differ by trim.

    View on NHTSA.gov
  • 20165/5

    2 trims tested for 2016; overall ratings can differ by trim.

    View on NHTSA.gov
  • 20155/5

    2 trims tested for 2015; overall ratings can differ by trim.

    View on NHTSA.gov

Source: NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (NCAP), a federal crash-test program — not a recall record.

Wider context for this vehicle

Beyond the official recalls above. These are third-party figures derived from NHTSA complaint data — useful signal, but not part of our verified recall record.

Federal investigations — 2 open

  • EA26004 Engineering Analysis · open · engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline:belts and associated pulleys
  • PE25020 Preliminary Evaluation · engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline:belts and associated pulleys
  • RQ24014 Recall Query · electrical system:12v/24v/48v battery
  • PE24019 Preliminary Evaluation · fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump
  • PE24014 Preliminary Evaluation · open · fuel system, diesel
  • RQ24008 Recall Query · fuel system, gasoline:fuel injection system:injectors

Complaint clusters with no matching recall

  • 2014 · powertrain 1,543 complaints, median 45,486 mi
    Includes 3 alleging a fire. Unverified owner allegations from complaint filings — not confirmed by any agency.
  • 2012 · powertrain 1,352 complaints, median 59,333 mi
    Includes 3 alleging a fire. Unverified owner allegations from complaint filings — not confirmed by any agency.
  • 2013 · powertrain 1,052 complaints, median 44,210 mi
    Includes 1 alleging a death and 1 alleging a fire. Unverified owner allegations from complaint filings — not confirmed by any agency.
  • 2012 · steering 933 complaints, median 79,000 mi
    Includes 5 alleging a death and 2 alleging a fire. Unverified owner allegations from complaint filings — not confirmed by any agency.
  • 2016 · powertrain 657 complaints, median 65,000 mi

Technical service bulletins

466 manufacturer service bulletins across 14 model years. A TSB is repair guidance to dealers, not a safety recall.

Third-party reliability score

  • 2018: 2.7/5 · 830 complaints · most complained-of: powertrain
  • 2017: 2.4/5 · 902 complaints · most complained-of: powertrain
  • 2016: 2.3/5 · 1,191 complaints · most complained-of: powertrain
  • 2015: 2.4/5 · 1,028 complaints · most complained-of: powertrain
  • 2014: 1.9/5 · 2,652 complaints · most complained-of: powertrain

This is ProblemsByVin’s own published heuristic (1 worst – 5 best), not an official rating and unrelated to our severity scale.

Data on this panel comes from ProblemsByVin, derived from US NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, and licensed CC BY 4.0. It is not published by a federal agency and is not part of our verified recall record.

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