NHTSA Data Explorer

Ford Focus

Data refreshed June 25, 2026

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Complaints

22,206

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

10,735

Transmission/drivetrain behavior

5,803

Vibration/harshness

4,674

Condition issue

4,558

Performance issue

4,520

Engine behavior

4,251

Reporting mechanism

3,735

Noise

2,384

Steering behavior

2,096

Access/entry issue

1,883

Starting behavior

1,759

Safety restraint issue

1,155

Thermal issue

1,001

Safety restraint behavior

825

Fluid issue

596

Braking behavior

562

Electrical issue

509

Recent change

478

Powering on/off behavior

405

Infotainment behavior

380

Driver assistance issue

326

Lighting behavior

320

Ride/handling behavior

292

Smell

194

Wiper/washer behavior

192

HVAC behavior

100

Electrified system issue

29

Communication/network issue

21

Charging behavior

3

Recent filings

The 10 most recent filings for each type.

2015 FORD FOCUS

Filed Jun 21, 2026


My engine is the same 1.0 that is in the recall for these cars getting a new short block. TheRecall Numbers: Ford recall 23S64 (NHTSA Campaign 23V905). . For some reason the 2015 is not covered in this whileine had the same catastrophic failure and I have been have a hard time (over 5 years) to get it repaired or find a replacement engine. The 2015 eco boost 1.0 should be included in this recall

2012 FORD FOCUS

Filed Jun 20, 2026


Group 1 Ford of South Austin, TX refused to perform door latch recall unless we purchased additional parts and service out of pocket. The door will not latch and flies open even at slow speeds.

2018 FORD FOCUS

Filed Jun 20, 2026


Purge valve sensor and canister is malfunctioning causing my car to stall out

2014 FORD FOCUS

Filed Jun 19, 2026


I have a 2014 Focus. I wasn’t aware that there was an issue with the Focus make for the years 2011-2016. There’s a PO9OC and loss of reverse issue. It’s a transmission. The car isn’t safe to drive. My car is at 52,496. It sounds like this was a known issue by Ford and I was not made aware of a Power-shift history.

2012 FORD FOCUS

Filed Jun 19, 2026


I just recently got my fuel pump fixed and a new radiator fixed that was the knot problem wrong with my car now all of a sudden I get my car back from the shop with NO OIL I put oil even though I already just had a oil changed and my engine light is now blinking but when I bought the car it was just on [XXX] to Tallahassee and I live in eestpalm beach with no problem now my car smokes so much and auto shop Firestone says it’s my engine . INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF…

2015 FORD FOCUS

Filed Jun 18, 2026


Engine Stalls: the engine stalls unexpectedly while driving at highway speeds and city/street speeds. Loss Of Power: Sudden loss of motive power creates an immediate crash hazard. Starting Issues: the car struggles to start or cranks excessively after refueling. Erratic Fuel Guage: The fuel gauge fluctuates wildly and gives inaccurate readings. Malfunction Indicator: The Check Engine Light is illuminated with emission-related codes. Fuel Tank Noise: Loud clunking or thumping noises come…

2015 FORD FOCUS

Filed Jun 18, 2026


There were two times within a week where the car stopped in the middle of traffic. One was on Route 100 in a merge lane and the other was on the offramp of route 30 to 100 Exton. This happened in the middle left turn lane with traffic behind me causing me to need immediate police assistance to ensure my safety. The Check Engine light was popping from the TCM indicator which I was told I could still drive on without repairing it immediately. This came directly from Fred Beans Ford of West…

2012 FORD FOCUS

Filed Jun 18, 2026


While driving back window spontaneously imploded

2018 FORD FOCUS

Filed Jun 18, 2026


The plastic gas tank was warped by heat and a faulty purge solenoid. The warped gas tank is a known issue for the 2018 Ford Focus and other versions of the car are covered by the recall, but my VIN apparently was not despite experiencing the same issue at less than 50,000 miles. The warped gas tank caused a dangerous car shutoff in traffic.

2018 FORD FOCUS

Filed Jun 17, 2026


The ford focus I drive is constantly shuddering and having trouble selecting gears. The problem has been consistent since I bought the vehicle and I have read that this is a common issue with the ford focus transmission. I bought the vehicle for my sons first car and I can’t even let him drive it

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Updated June 25, 2026. Refreshed nightly.