Ford Focus recalls by year
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
44 recalls found for the Ford Focus in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, and 22,084 owner complaints. Choose a model year:
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 Ford Focus | 7 | 834 |
| 2017 Ford Focus | 10 | 896 |
| 2016 Ford Focus | 10 | 1,181 |
| 2015 Ford Focus | 9 | 1,018 |
| 2014 Ford Focus | 12 | 2,601 |
| 2013 Ford Focus | 12 | 2,110 |
| 2012 Ford Focus | 8 | 3,768 |
| 2011 Ford Focus | 0 | 113 |
| 2010 Ford Focus | 0 | 287 |
| 2009 Ford Focus | 0 | 229 |
| 2008 Ford Focus | 2 | 250 |
| 2007 Ford Focus | 2 | 391 |
| 2006 Ford Focus | 2 | 204 |
| 2005 Ford Focus | 5 | 441 |
| 2004 Ford Focus | 6 | 387 |
| 2003 Ford Focus | 7 | 977 |
| 2002 Ford Focus | 8 | 939 |
| 2001 Ford Focus | 13 | 1,761 |
| 2000 Ford Focus | 17 | 3,686 |
| 1999 Ford Focus | 0 | 11 |
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Recalls here come from NHTSA’s records for the model and year. Not every vehicle of a model is included in every recall, and this site can’t see whether a repair has been done. Only a VIN lookup can tell you that.
NHTSA’s VIN search doesn’t show recalls that were already repaired, recalls more than 15 years old, or some small manufacturers’ recalls. Recall repairs are free.
Newest Ford Focus recalls
- Jun 9, 202626V376000Power train5,252 vehiclesFord Focus and Fusion
The clutch may fracture, resulting in damage to the transmission assembly and possibly a transmission fluid leak.
- Jun 9, 202626V369000Fuel system, gasoline257,868 vehicles2012-2018 Ford Focus
The Canister Purge Valve (CPV) may malfunction, causing the engine to stall unexpectedly while driving.
- Jan 15, 202626V012000Equipment2,403 vehiclesFord Focus and Explorer
The engine block heater may crack and develop a coolant leak, causing it to short circuit when the block heater is plugged in.
- Jan 15, 202626V011000Equipment116,672 vehiclesFord Escape, Ford Focus and 1 more model
The engine block heater may crack and develop a coolant leak, causing it to short circuit when the block heater is plugged in.
- Dec 22, 202323V905000Engine and engine cooling139,730 vehiclesFord Ecosport and Focus
The oil pump drive belt or drive belt tensioner may fail, resulting in a loss of engine oil pressure.
- Jun 8, 202020V331000Latches/locks/linkages2,147,323 vehiclesFord Fiesta, Ford Focus and 7 more models
These vehicles were previously recalled and repaired under recalls 15V-246, 16V-643 or 17V-210, however the repair may not have been completed properly.
- Jul 5, 201919V515000Fuel system, gasoline57,488 vehicles2012-2014, 2017 Ford Focus
The affected vehicles did not have the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) updated as intended.
- Nov 28, 201818V845000Power train2,828 vehicles2016-2018 Ford Focus
The clutch may fracture, resulting in damage to the transmission assembly and possibly a transmission fluid leak.