Power
0–100 km/h
Top speed
Fuel (combined)
What owners say
Overview
Sentiment is sharply divided by transmission type and generation. For models equipped with the manual transmission, owner feedback is overwhelmingly positive, describing them as reliable, fun to drive, economical, and a great value. This is particularly true for the final generat
Generation by generation
Owner insights per generation and US complaint/recall records (NHTSA).
Complaints and recalls by model yearSource: NHTSA (US)Show table
| Year | Complaints | Recalls | Most-reported area |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 2,307 | 7 | power train |
| 2017 | 2,570 | 10 | power train |
| 2016 | 3,464 | 10 | power train |
| 2014 | 5,225 | 12 | power train |
| 2013 | 4,260 | 12 | power train |
| 2012 | 3,788 | 8 | power train |
| 2011 | 113 | 0 | electrical system |
| 2010 | 287 | 0 | vehicle speed control |
| 2009 | 229 | 0 | electrical system |
| 2006 | 204 | 2 | electrical system |
| 2005 | 440 | 5 | electrical system |
| 2004 | 387 | 6 | electrical system |
| 2002 | 1,018 | 8 | electrical system |
| 2001 | 1,815 | 14 | electrical system |
Complaint counts come from owner reports filed with the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Higher-selling years naturally accumulate more complaints.
Recall notices92 on record · Source: NHTSA (US)Show recalls
2018 · fuel system, gasoline:storagecampaign 18V735000
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2012-2018 Ford Focus vehicles with a 2.0L GDI or 2.0L GTDI engine. The Canister Purge Valve (CPV) may malfunction, possibly causing excessive vacuum in fuel vapor management system.
2018 · power train:manual transmissioncampaign 18V845000
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Ford Focus vehicles equipped with a 1.0L Fox GTDI engine and a 6-speed manual transmission. The clutch may fracture, resulting in damage to the transmission assembly and possibly a transmission fluid leak.
2018 · engine and engine cooling:engine:oil/lubrication:pumpcampaign 23V905000
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Ford Focus and 2018-2022 Ford EcoSport vehicles. The oil pump drive belt or drive belt tensioner may fail, resulting in a loss of engine oil pressure.
2018 · equipment:electrical:engine block heatercampaign 26V011000
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.
2018 · equipment:electrical:engine block heatercampaign 26V012000
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Focus, 2019 Explorer, and 2024 Explorer vehicles. The engine block heater may crack and develop a coolant leak, causing it to short circuit when the block heater is plugged in.
2018 · fuel system, gasoline:storage:evaporative emissions:canistercampaign 26V369000
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.
2018 · power train:manual transmissioncampaign 26V376000
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.
2017 · fuel system, gasoline:storagecampaign 18V735000
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2012-2018 Ford Focus vehicles with a 2.0L GDI or 2.0L GTDI engine. The Canister Purge Valve (CPV) may malfunction, possibly causing excessive vacuum in fuel vapor management system.
2017 · fuel system, gasoline:storagecampaign 19V515000
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2012 and 2017 Focus vehicles equipped with 2.0L GDI gasoline engines and 2013-2014 Focus ST vehicles equipped with 2.0L GTDI engines, previously recalled under 18V-735. The affected vehicles did not have the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) updated as intended. Therefore,
2017 · power train:manual transmissioncampaign 18V845000
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Ford Focus vehicles equipped with a 1.0L Fox GTDI engine and a 6-speed manual transmission. The clutch may fracture, resulting in damage to the transmission assembly and possibly a transmission fluid leak.
2017 · seat belts:rear/othercampaign 17V528000
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2017 Focus vehicles. The rear left side seat back frame may have an insufficient weld between the outboard pivot bracket and the pivot nut joint, resulting in the seat back having reduced strength. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal M
2017 · latches/locks/linkages:hatchback/liftgate:lockcampaign 16V698000
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2013-2017 Ford Focus hatchback vehicles manufactured February 14, 2012, to August 26, 2016 and equipped with a manual transmission. The hatchback of the affected vehicles may be unlatched with a single press of the interior latch release button. As such, these
2017 · engine and engine cooling:engine:oil/lubrication:pumpcampaign 23V905000
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Ford Focus and 2018-2022 Ford EcoSport vehicles. The oil pump drive belt or drive belt tensioner may fail, resulting in a loss of engine oil pressure.
2017 · equipment:electrical:engine block heatercampaign 26V011000
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.
2017 · equipment:electrical:engine block heatercampaign 26V012000
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Focus, 2019 Explorer, and 2024 Explorer vehicles. The engine block heater may crack and develop a coolant leak, causing it to short circuit when the block heater is plugged in.
77 older recalls not shown. Check nhtsa.gov with your VIN for the full history.
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Version
1.0 EcoBoost (155 Hp) Mild Hybrid PowerShift
From 2022-2026
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