NHTSA Data Explorer

Ford Focus

Data refreshed July 19, 2026

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Complaints

22,232

Active records

Recalls

50

Active records

TSBs

802

Active records

Filing history

Monthly totals over the last 20 years. Click a legend item to show or hide that series.

Reported severity

Based on consumer complaints filed since 2000. Recalls and TSBs do not include severity data.

Deaths

35

Injuries

904

Crashes

1,109

Fires

290

Top reported issues — Ford Focus

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Operating state

10,745

Transmission/drivetrain behavior

5,813

Vibration/harshness

4,678

Condition issue

4,564

Performance issue

4,525

Engine behavior

4,260

Reporting mechanism

3,741

Noise

2,384

Steering behavior

2,096

Access/entry issue

1,883

Starting behavior

1,760

Safety restraint issue

1,155

Thermal issue

1,003

Safety restraint behavior

825

Fluid issue

599

Braking behavior

562

Electrical issue

510

Recent change

480

Powering on/off behavior

405

Infotainment behavior

380

Driver assistance issue

327

Lighting behavior

320

Ride/handling behavior

292

Smell

195

Wiper/washer behavior

193

HVAC behavior

100

Electrified system issue

29

Communication/network issue

21

Charging behavior

3

Recent filings

The 10 most recent filings for each type.

2017 FORD FOCUS

Filed Jul 16, 2026


multiple clutch's have had to be replaced in BOTH of my 2017 Ford Focuses. Had to replace the transmission in my other one. Now this one is having transmission issues again. Dont know if I can handle another $4000 bill because Ford created and sold a defective product and depite several repairs never fixed it as they kept using the same faulty parts. Was told by dealership that they just replace the same parts over and over at Ford's direction until the warrenty expires as Ford was not going to…

2017 FORD FOCUS

Filed Jul 15, 2026


The contact owns a 2017 Ford Focus. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the low engine oil pressure warning light illuminated, and the contact stopped driving the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where the engine oil pump, the engine, and the coolant gasket housing were replaced under NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V905000 (Engine and Engine Cooling); however, the vehicle started overheating. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer several times, and the…

2013 FORD FOCUS

Filed Jul 14, 2026


The evap canister purge valve has been a recurring problem for this vehicle. The canister was replaced in 2021, but continued having problems, as it pulled a vacuum on the fuel tank in upwards of 3/8 inch. (Documented by Murray Ford in 2023 and reassuredthere was no issue by them) the vehicle has displayed inaccurate fuel readings and caused our family to be disabled and then stranded in the night on highway 95. It put the safety of my family, and other motorists at risk The problem hasn't…

2014 FORD FOCUS

Filed Jul 14, 2026


Ford Camelback Lincoln refused to replace my leaking fuel tank and would only complete the software updates for the CPV. The fuel tank is leaking due to a deformed seal on the filler neck. Ford Corporate advised me to drive to another dealership location for a second opinion. They advised me to drive a vehicle actively leaking fuel instead of assisting me to have the dealership replace the fuel tank.

2013 FORD FOCUS

Filed Jul 14, 2026


I am reporting a severe vehicle safety hazard and engine stalling incident on my 2013 Ford Focus caused by an un-remedied factory emissions safety defect (related to Ford Recall 26S40 / 18S32). Due to an incomplete factory software monitoring patch, the canister purge valve stuck open and allowed continuous, unchecked engine vacuum to pull straight out of the plastic fuel tank. This heavy vacuum physically collapsed and deformed the bottom of the plastic fuel tank inward by approximately 0.25…

2016 FORD FOCUS

Filed Jul 14, 2026


Transmission is taking to change gears and when going up a hill it jerks with you the problem was worked on by dealership and it still does same thing after work on it was done and dealership kept making excuses It was a recall on it about 3 years ago and it wasn't fixed and still does the same

2014 FORD FOCUS

Filed Jul 14, 2026


Purchased 2014 Ford Focus from a private dealer. The vehicle had 75k miles on it and needed a reliable vehicle for my daughter who is in college. The same day as the purchase, the engine light came up as well as the transmission light. Had to tow it to ford and was advised the TCM needed replacement. Apparently this is a well known issue but the vehicle wasn’t covered under a recall for the issue. Paid $1960 to get that repaired as well as $135 for a tow. Ridiculous and Ford will not do…

2014 FORD FOCUS

Filed Jul 13, 2026


The contact owns a 2014 Ford Focus. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start as needed. The contact used an OBD scanner to retrieve DTC: P06B8. The vehicle was diagnosed by an independent mechanic, who determined that the TCM needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact related the failure to Customer Satisfaction Program: 14M02 (Transmission Control Module Extended Warranty Coverage); however, the vehicle was not included. The manufacturer was not made aware of…

2012 FORD FOCUS

Filed Jul 11, 2026


On XXX I received email from CARFAX regarding my vehicle recall 26S40 PCM REPROGRAMMING FOR FUEL TANK DEFORMATION”. I contacted Ford Cutter Hawaii answering spoke with [XXX] over the phone regarding the recall, she asked me to forward the email then she after she read the email she dismissed the information as not reliable as it came from Carfax. She will only follow up if I got recall notice in the mail. XXX my car stalled in the middle of freeway and got towed. At the time the reading of fuel…

2017 FORD FOCUS

Filed Jul 10, 2026


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Updated July 19, 2026. Refreshed nightly.