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Ford Focus recalls, complaints and VIN decoding

NHTSA lists 36 recall campaigns and 22,086 owner complaints for the Ford Focus, covering model years 1999 to 2018. The 2012 model year drew the most complaints (3,768), and Power Train is the component owners name most often.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint flat files, updated September 25, 2026.

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See the model year, plant and build details of one vehicle, then the recalls for its exact year.

  • 36 recall campaigns on file
  • 22,086 owner complaints (unverified reports to NHTSA)
  • 20 model years with data (1999–2018)
  • most complaints: 2012 (3,768 for that model year)
  • top component: Power Train (6,796 complaints)
  • latest recall 26V376000 (reported Jun 9, 2026)
  • 1,105 complaints reporting a crash (5.0%)
  • 288 complaints reporting a fire (1.3%)
  • 708 complaints reporting an injury (3.2%)
  • 25 complaints reporting a death (0.1%)

Ford Focus complaints by model year

20 model years · NHTSA complaints

The 2012 model year has the most complaints: 3,768 of 22,086, or 17.1%. Next come 2000 (3,686) and 2014 (2,601). The fewest are for 1999, with 11 complaints.

Owner complaints per model yearHighest yearOther years
Ford Focus owner complaints to NHTSA by model year, 1999–2018Column chart of 22,086 complaints across 20 model years. The highest is 2012 with 3,768. The full figures are in the table below the chart.1999: 11 complaints1119992000: 3,686 complaints3,68620002001: 1,761 complaints1,76120012002: 939 complaints93920022003: 977 complaints97720032004: 387 complaints38720042005: 441 complaints44120052006: 204 complaints20420062007: 391 complaints39120072008: 250 complaints25020082009: 229 complaints22920092010: 287 complaints28720102011: 113 complaints11320112012: 3,768 complaints3,76820122013: 2,111 complaints2,11120132014: 2,601 complaints2,60120142015: 1,018 complaints1,01820152016: 1,181 complaints1,18120162017: 896 complaints89620172018: 835 complaints8352018
Show the figures for all 20 model years
Ford Focus complaints by model year, with complaints reporting a crash, fire, injury or death
Ford Focus complaints by model year, with complaints reporting a crash, fire, injury or death
Model yearComplaintsReporting a crashReporting a fireReporting an injuryReporting a death
1999110000
20003,6862481191306
20011,761172471103
20029398220611
20039775217371
20043873413241
2005441439320
2006204223151
2007391607542
2008250210180
2009229262132
2010287224160
20111138060
20123,76810715724
20132,1114912243
20142,601689381
20151,018314180
20161,181272190
2017896182120
201883515390
All model years22,0861,10528870825

Crash, fire, injury and death columns count complaints that report at least one of them, not people.

Most-reported Ford Focus components

top 15 · NHTSA categories

Power Train is the component named most often, in 6,796 complaints (30.8% of all 22,086), followed by Electrical System (4,341) and Engine (2,315).

Components named most often in Ford Focus complaints (top 15)
Components named most often in Ford Focus complaints (top 15)
ComponentComplaintsShare of complaints
Power Train6,79630.8%
Electrical System4,34119.7%
Engine2,31510.5%
Steering2,0999.5%
Unknown or Other1,5367.0%
Fuel/Propulsion System1,4346.5%
Engine and Engine Cooling1,2815.8%
Fuel System, Gasoline1,1575.2%
Vehicle Speed Control1,0744.9%
Structure9984.5%
Air Bags9254.2%
Suspension9254.2%
Latches/Locks/Linkages8533.9%
Service Brakes, Hydraulic7953.6%
Tires3851.7%

One complaint can name several components, so the shares add up to more than 100%. Component names are NHTSA’s top-level categories.

What NHTSA owner complaints mean

These figures count complaints that vehicle owners and other members of the public have submitted to NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation. NHTSA uses complaints, together with other data, to spot safety issues that may warrant an investigation and to check whether existing recalls go far enough.

  • They are reports, not findings. Each complaint is the submitter's own account. Its presence in the database does not mean NHTSA has confirmed a defect.
  • Counts are not defect rates. The data doesn't say how many vehicles were sold, so a raw count can't tell you what share of vehicles had a problem.
  • Popular models collect more complaints. A model sold in large numbers will usually gather more complaints than a rare one, simply because more people own it.
  • One complaint can name several components. Totals by component can therefore add up to more than the number of complaints.
  • Coverage starts in 1995. NHTSA's complaint file contains complaints received since January 1, 1995.

Use complaint patterns as a prompt for questions: whether a recall covers the issue, whether the vehicle you are considering has had the fix, and what a mechanic finds on inspection. For confirmed safety defects, see the recall list for this model.

Ford Focus recalls

36 campaigns · newest first

Every vehicle recall campaign NHTSA lists under the model name Focus, newest first. The 36 campaigns cover model years 2000 to 2018. The 2014 model year appears in the most campaigns (12).

  • 36 recall campaigns
  • 1 “Do Not Drive” advisory
Ford Focus recall campaigns covering each model year
DecadeYears ending in 0Years ending in 1Years ending in 2Years ending in 3Years ending in 4Years ending in 5Years ending in 6Years ending in 7Years ending in 8Years ending in 9
2000: 11 campaigns2001: 7 campaigns2002: 1 campaign2003: 1 campaign2004: 1 campaign2005: 1 campaign2006: no campaigns2007: no campaigns2008: 1 campaign2009: no campaigns
2010: no campaigns2011: no campaigns2012: 7 campaigns2013: 11 campaigns2014: 12 campaigns2015: 9 campaigns2016: 10 campaigns2017: 10 campaigns2018: 7 campaigns
Highlighted: the model year with the most campaigns.

  1. NHTSA campaign 26V376000

    Reported

    Power Train › Manual Transmission

    Model years 2015–2018

    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.

    Consequence:
    A transmission fluid leak in the presence of an ignition source such as hot engine or exhaust components can increase the risk of a fire.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will update the software, free of charge. Additionally, dealers will inspect Focus vehicles and replace the clutch assembly as necessary, free of charge. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed August 5, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the remedy is available. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S43. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov on July 6,2026.

    Filed by Ford Motor Company

  2. NHTSA campaign 26V369000

    Reported

    Fuel System, Gasoline › Storage › Evaporative Emissions › Canister

    Model years 2012–2018

    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.

    Consequence:
    An engine that stalls while driving increases the risk of a crash.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will update the powertrain control module (PCM) software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 29, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S40. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov on July 6,2026.

    Filed by Ford Motor Company

  3. NHTSA campaign 26V012000

    Reported

    Equipment › Electrical › Engine Block Heater

    Model years 2016–2018

    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.

    Consequence:
    An electrical short circuit can increase the risk of a fire.
    Remedy:
    Owners are advised not to plug in their block heater until the vehicle is remedied. Dealers will replace the block heater, free of charge. Owners will also have a alternative option to replace engine block heater element with a threaded blanking plug, and remove the block heater electrical cord. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed February 13, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy is available, anticipated in October 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25SA4. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on January 16, 2026. This recall expands previous recall number 25V685.

    Filed by Ford Motor Company

  4. NHTSA campaign 26V011000

    Reported

    Equipment › Electrical › Engine Block Heater

    Model years 2013–2018

    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.

    Consequence:
    An electrical short circuit can increase the risk of a fire.
    Remedy:
    Owners are advised not to plug in their block heater until the vehicle is remedied. Dealers will replace the block heater, free of charge. Owners will also have a alternative option to replace engine block heater element with a threaded plug, and remove the block heater electrical cord. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed March 6, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy is available. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S01. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on January 16, 2026.

    Filed by Ford Motor Company

  5. NHTSA campaign 23V905000

    Reported

    Engine and Engine Cooling › Engine › Oil/Lubrication › Pump

    Model years 2016–2018

    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.

    Consequence:
    A loss of oil pressure can result in an engine stall and a loss of power braking assist, increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will replace the oil pump tensioner assembly and oil pump drive belt, free of charge. If engine failure occurs due to a damaged oil pump belt and/or oil pump belt tensioner, Ford has authorized dealers to replace the engine assembly as an interim repair before the availability of remedy parts for the final repair. This repair will be free of charge (parts and labor). Owner notification letters were mailed August 11, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 23S64.

    Filed by Ford Motor Company

  6. NHTSA campaign 20V331000

    Reported

    Latches/Locks/Linkages › Doors › Latch

    Model years 2012–2015

    Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2011-2014 Fiesta, 2013-2014 Fusion, 2015 Mustang, 2013-2015 Escape and C-Max, 2012-2015 Focus, 2014-2016 Transit Connect, 2013-2014 Lincoln MKZ, and 2015 MKC vehicles. 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. A component within the door latches may break making the doors difficult to latch and/or leading the driver or a passenger to believe a door is securely closed when, in fact, it is not.

    Consequence:
    A door that is not securely latched could open while the vehicle is in motion, increasing the risk of injury to a vehicle occupant.
    Remedy:
    Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the latch date codes to confirm if the repair was done correctly, and replace the side door latches if necessary, free of charge. Owners will also have the option to inspect their own vehicle's door latches and enter the date codes into a website to determine if the latches are correct. Owner notification letters were mailed on July 27, 2020. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 20S30.

    Filed by Ford Motor Company

  7. NHTSA campaign 19V515000

    Reported

    Fuel System, Gasoline › Storage › Evaporative Emissions › Canister; Fuel System, Gasoline › Storage

    Model years 2012–2014, 2017

    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, the Canister Purge Valve (CPV) may malfunction, possibly causing excessive vacuum in the fuel vapor management system.

    Consequence:
    The excessive vacuum may result in an engine stall while driving, without warning and without the ability to restart the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy:
    Ford will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the Powertrain Control Module. Dealers will also check for fault codes and replace the CPV as needed. If the CPV is replaced, dealers will inspect and replace the carbon canister, fuel tank and fuel delivery module as necessary. The recall began July 29, 2019. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 19S22.

    Filed by Ford Motor Company

  8. NHTSA campaign 18V845000

    Reported

    Power Train › Manual Transmission

    Model years 2016–2018

    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.

    Consequence:
    A transmission fluid leak in the presence of an ignition source such as hot engine or exhaust components can increase the risk of a fire.
    Remedy:
    Ford will notify owners, and dealers will update vehicles with software that detects and prevents prolonged clutch slip, and will replace the clutch, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began January 17, 2019. Owners may contact Ford at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 18S07. Note: This recall is an expansion of Recall 18V-169.

    Filed by Ford Motor Company

  9. NHTSA campaign 18V735000

    Reported

    Fuel System, Gasoline › Storage › Evaporative Emissions › Canister; Fuel System, Gasoline › Storage

    Model years 2012–2018

    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.

    Consequence:
    The excessive vaccuum may result in an engine stall while driving, without warning and without the ability to restart the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy:
    Ford will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the Powertrain Control Module. Dealers will also check for fault codes and replace the CPV as needed. If the CPV is replaced, dealers will inspect and replace the carbon canister, fuel tank and fuel delivery module as necessary. The recall began August 19, 2019. Owners may contact Ford Customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 18S32. Note: Until the vehicle is serviced for this concern, owners are advised to keep the fuel tank at least halfway full.

    Filed by Ford Motor Company

  10. NHTSA campaign 18V169000

    Reported

    Power Train › Manual Transmission

    Model years 2015–2016

    Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2013-2014 Ford Fusion vehicles equipped with a 1.6L GTDI engine and 6-speed manual transmission and 2015-2016 Ford Focus vehicles equipped with a 1.0L GTDI engine and 6-speed manual transmission. Also included are four 2017 Ford Focus vehicles that had clutch replacements with potentially affected parts. The clutch may fracture, resulting in damage to the transmission assembly and possibly a transmission fluid leak.

    Consequence:
    A transmission fluid leak in the presence of an ignition source such as hot engine or exhaust components can increase the risk of a fire.
    Remedy:
    Ford will notify owners, and dealers will update the Focus vehicles with software that detects and prevents prolonged clutch slip, and will replace the clutch, as necessary, free of charge. Owners of Fusion vehicles will have their clutch assembly replaced free of charge. The recall began August 3, 2018. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 18S07.

    Filed by Ford Motor Company

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  1. NHTSA campaign 17V528000

    Reported

    Seats › Mid/Rear Assembly; Seat Belts › Rear/Other

    Model year 2017

    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 Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 207, "Seating Systems," and 210, "Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages."

    Consequence:
    The reduced seat back strength may increase the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
    Remedy:
    Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the rear second left side rear seat back as necessary, free of charge. The recall began October 10, 2017. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 17C13.

    Filed by Ford Motor Company

  2. NHTSA campaign 17V052000

    Reported

    Structure › Body

    Model year 2016

    Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2016 Focus and C-Max vehicles. The floor pan may have improperly welded left-hand apron joints.

    Consequence:
    Improperly welded apron joints may reduce the front-end structural integrity of the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
    Remedy:
    Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the apron joints, repairing the vehicle, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began March 8, 2017. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 17S03.

    Filed by Ford Motor Company

  3. NHTSA campaign 16V698000

    Reported

    Latches/Locks/Linkages › Hatchback/Liftgate › Lock; Structure › Body › Hatchback/Liftgate

    Model years 2013–2017

    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 vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 206, "Door Locks and Door Retention Components."

    Consequence:
    With only a single press needed, the driver may accidently unlatch the hatchback, increasing the risk of injury to any unsecured passengers in the back.
    Remedy:
    Ford will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the Body Control Module with updated software, free of charge. The recall began February 10, 2017. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 16C13.

    Filed by Ford Motor Company

  4. NHTSA campaign 16V643000

    Reported

    Latches/Locks/Linkages › Doors › Latch

    Model years 2012–2015

    Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2012-2015 Ford Focus, 2013-2015 Ford Escape and Ford C-MAX, 2015 Lincoln MKC and Ford Mustang, and 2014-2016 Ford Transit Connect vehicles. A component within the door latches may break, preventing the doors from latching and/or leading the driver or a passenger to believe a door is securely closed when, in fact, it is not.

    Consequence:
    A door that is not securely latched could open while the vehicle is in motion, increasing the risk of injury to a vehicle occupant.
    Remedy:
    Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the door latches with an improved part, free of charge. The recall began on January 27, 2017. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 16S30.

    Filed by Ford Motor Company

  5. NHTSA campaign 15V813000

    Reported

    Electrical System › Wiring

    Model years 2013–2014

    Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2013 Escape vehicles manufactured January 11, 2012, to April 1, 2013, and 2013-2014 Focus ST vehicles manufactured May 03, 2012, to October 14, 2013. Insufficient compression in the engine wiring harness splices to the Manifold Absolute Pressure (MAP) sensor may provide incorrect signals to the powertrain control module (PCM).

    Consequence:
    The incorrect signals could cause the vehicle to hesitate or the engine to stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy:
    Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the current crimped splices with new splices, free of charge. The recall began on January 7, 2016. Owners may contact Ford customer service 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 14S17-S1.

    Filed by Ford Motor Company

  6. NHTSA campaign 15V436000

    Reported

    Electrical System › Ignition

    Model year 2015

    Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2015 Ford Escape vehicles manufactured April 1, 2014, to June 12, 2015, Ford Focus vehicles manufactured June 17, 2014, to June 12, 2015, and Ford C-Max vehicles manufactured April 22, 2014, to June 12, 2015. In the affected vehicles, the engine may continue to run after the key or the START/STOP engine button is turned to off. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 114, "Theft Protection and Rollaway Prevention."

    Consequence:
    If the engine does not turn off as expected, someone could move the transmission shifter out of park and the vehicle may move unintentionally, increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy:
    Ford will notify owners, and dealers will update the body control module software, free of charge. The recall began on July 27, 2015. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 15C06.

    Filed by Ford Motor Company

  7. NHTSA campaign 15V005000

    Reported

    Fuel System, Gasoline › Delivery › Fuel Pump

    Model year 2014

    Ford Motor Company (Ford) notified the agency on January 8, 2015, that they are recalling certain model year 2014 Ford Escape vehicles manufactured April 15, 2014, to May 8, 2014, and 2015 Lincoln MKC vehicles manufactured April 21, 2014, to May 15, 2014. On April 30, 2015, Ford expanded the recall to cover an additional 45,505 vehicles, including certain model year 2014-2015 Ford Transit Connect vehicles manufactured November 11, 2013, to August 29, 2014, 2014-2015 Ford Fiesta vehicles manufactured April 10, 2014, to June 17, 2014 and 2014 Ford Edge vehicles manufactured April 30, 2014, to May 21, 2014. Improper nickel plating of components within the fuel pump may result in the fuel pump failing.

    Consequence:
    If the fuel pump fails, the vehicle may stall without warning, increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy:
    Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump, free of charge. The recall began on February 27, 2015. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 14S30.

    Filed by Ford Motor Company

  8. NHTSA campaign 14V525000

    Reported

    Fuel System, Gasoline › Delivery

    Model year 2014

    Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2014 Ford Focus vehicles manufactured May 1, 2014, to May 24, 2014, 2014 Ford Escape vehicles manufactured on June 6, 2014, and 2015 Lincoln MKC vehicles manufactured June 4, 2014, to July 7, 2014. In the affected vehicles, the Fuel Delivery Module (FDM) may crack between the filter body and the filter cap, possibly resulting in low fuel pressure.

    Consequence:
    A reduction in fuel pressure may result in a vehicle stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy:
    Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the FDM, free of charge. The recall began in September 2014. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 14S20.

    Filed by Ford Motor Company

  9. NHTSA campaign 14V514000

    Reported

    Steering

    Model year 2014

    NHTSA “Do Not Drive” advisory: affected vehicles should not be driven until the recall repair is done.

    Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2014 Focus and C-Max vehicles manufactured August 8, 2014, to August 15, 2014. The affected vehicles may have steering gears that were incorrectly assembled.

    Consequence:
    The incorrectly manufactured steering gears may cause impaired steering, including the loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy:
    Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the steering gears, free of charge. The recall began on November 11, 2014. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-800-392-3673. Ford's number for this recall is 14S18.

    Filed by Ford Motor Company

  10. NHTSA campaign 14V495000

    Reported

    Electrical System › Wiring

    Model years 2013–2014

    Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Escape vehicles manufactured October 5, 2011, to April 1, 2013, and equipped with 2.0 liter engines and Focus ST vehicles manufactured February 14, 2012, to October 14, 2013, and equipped with 2.0 liter engines. Insufficient compression in the engine wiring harness splices to the Manifold Absolute Pressure (MAP) sensor may provide incorrect signals to the powertrain control module (PCM).

    Consequence:
    The incorrect signals could cause the vehicle to hesitate or the engine to stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy:
    Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the current crimped splices with new splices, free of charge. The recall began in October 2014. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-800-392-3673. Ford's number for this recall is 14S17.

    Filed by Ford Motor Company

  11. NHTSA campaign 13V335000

    Reported

    Exterior Lighting

    Model years 2012–2013

    Ford is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 Focus BEV vehicles equipped with High Intensity Discharge (HID) headlights, manufactured September 15, 2011, through May 6, 2013; and model year 2013 Focus ST vehicles equipped with High Intensity Discharge (HID) headlights, manufactured February 16, 2012, through May 7, 2013. Due to a wiring incompatability, the front side marker lamps may not function. Thus, these vehicles fail to comply to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

    Consequence:
    Without the proper illumination of the side maker lamps, the vehicle may be less visible in night time conditions, increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy:
    Ford will notify owners, and dealers will modify the headlamp assembly wiring, free of charge. The recall began on August 16, 2013. Owners may contact the Ford customer relationship center at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's recall number is 13C04.

    Filed by Ford Motor Company

  12. NHTSA campaign 13V085000

    Reported

    Latches/Locks/Linkages

    Model year 2013

    Ford is recalling certain model year 2013 Focus and C-Max vehicles built from November 16, 2012, through November 21, 2012; and model year 2013 Escape vehicles manufactured from November 14, 2012, through November 21, 2012. The left rear door child lock was built incorrectly. As a result, the child lock may not engage when the operator uses normal force to activate the child lock.

    Consequence:
    The operator may incorrectly believe the child lock is engaged. However, the door may be opened from the inside, increasing the risk of injury to an unrestrained child.
    Remedy:
    Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the affected rear door latches, and replace them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on March 27, 2013. Owners may contact Ford Motor Company Customer Relationship Center at 1-866-436-7332.

    Filed by Ford Motor Company

  13. NHTSA campaign 12V149000

    Reported

    Visibility › Windshield Wiper/Washer › Switch/Wiring

    Model year 2012

    Ford is recalling certain model year 2012 Focus vehicles manufactured from August 1, 2010, through October 18, 2011. A seal in the wiring harness connector to the passenger side wiper motor may be missing.

    Consequence:
    Water or other contaminants may accumulate in the connector, resulting in an intermittent or inoperative passenger side wiper motor, reducing visibility and increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy:
    Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and as necessary, clean and properly seal the passenger side wiper motor connector. Any inoperative wiper motors will be replaced. This service will be provided free of charge. The safety recall began on May 21, 2012. Owners may contact the Ford motor company customer relationship center at 1-866-436-7332.

    Filed by Ford Motor Company

  14. NHTSA campaign 07V541000

    Reported

    Air Bags › Frontal › Driver Side › Inflator Module

    Model year 2008

    Certain vehicles fail to conform to the requirements specified in Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 208, 'occupant crash protection.' The driver air bag module may not have been properly assembled.

    Consequence:
    This condition may prevent the driver air bag from properly deploying and reduce occupant protection in the event of a crash.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will replace your driver air bag module free of charge. The recall began on November 20, 2007. Owners may contact Ford at 1-800-392-3673.

    Filed by Ford Motor Company

  15. NHTSA campaign 05V030000

    Reported

    Latches/Locks/Linkages › Doors › Latch

    Model years 2000–2005

    Certain passenger vehicles with four or five doors and originally sold in or currently registered in Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and the District of Columbia, a build-up of corrosion at the pawl pivot area of the rear door latch can cause a binding condition of the pawl that may affect proper engagement of the pawl into the catch. The occupant may experience difficulty opening or closing a rear door, and eventually the rear door may not latch properly.

    Consequence:
    If not latched properly, the door may open while the vehicle is in motion. If an occupant fell out of the vehicle, personal injuries could occur.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will have a lower rocker seal added to the door and have the rear door latches evaluated free of charge. A latch that passes the evaluation will be lubricated to prevent future corrosion. A latch that does not pass the evaluation will be replaced. In addition, a sticker will be affixed to the rear doors advising the owners to use the recommended lubricant. The recall began on March 9, 2005. Owners may contact Ford at 1-800-392-3673.

    Filed by Ford Motor Company

  16. NHTSA campaign 03V482000

    Reported

    Fuel System, Gasoline

    Model years 2000–2001

    On certain passenger vehicles, contamination of the filter in the fuel delivery module (FDM) can reduce, and eventually block, the flow of fuel to the engine.

    Consequence:
    This may cause engine hesitation, loss of power, surging, and other similar symptoms. Over time, the filter may become sufficiently blocked to cause the engine to stall, which could result in a crash.
    Remedy:
    This action is deemed a safety improvement campaign and is not being conducted under the safety act. All owners will be notified of the problem, and dealers will replace the FDM with a new design at no charge if the owner reports that the vehicle exhibits any of the identified symptoms. The free replacement will be available for a period of 10 years following the original purchase of the vehicle, with no mileage limit. Owner notification is expected to begin during November 2003. Owners should contact Ford at 1-800-392-3673.

    Filed by Ford Motor Company

  17. NHTSA campaign 02V289000

    Reported

    Steering › Linkages

    Model years 2000–2001

    Certain passenger vehicles have loose pinch bolts that secure the lower control arm to the steering knuckle have been reported.

    Consequence:
    Loose pinch bolts could exhibit noise, vibration and, in extreme cases if left uncorrected, separation of the joint or fracture of the ball joint stud, increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will inspect the steering knuckle pinch bolt for tightness and correct as necessary. Owner notification began February 10, 2003. Owners who do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact Ford at 1-866-436-7332.

    Filed by Ford Motor Company

  18. NHTSA campaign 02V288000

    Reported

    Electrical System › 12V/24V/48V Battery › Cables

    Model years 2000–2001

    Certain passenger vehicles equipped with zetec engines, loose or broken attachments and misrouted battery cables could lead to cable insulation damage.

    Consequence:
    This, in turn, could cause the battery cables to short resulting in heat damage to the cables. Besides heat damage, the "check engine" light may illuminate, the vehicle may fail to start, or smoke, melting, or fire could also occur.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will inspect the battery cables for the condition of the cable insulation and proper tightening of the terminal ends. As necessary, cables will be rerouted, retaining clips installed, and damaged battery cables replaced. Owner notification began February 10, 2003. Owners who do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact Ford at 1-866-436-7332.

    Filed by Ford Motor Company

  19. NHTSA campaign 01V258000

    Reported

    Visibility › Windshield Wiper/Washer › Motor

    Model years 2000–2001

    Vehicle description: passenger cars, sport utility vehicles, and light and medium duty pickup trucks. A switch located in the plastic cover of the wiper motor gear case could malfunction and overheat, potentially resulting in loss of intermittent wiper function, loss of wiper park function, complete loss of wiper function, or ignition of the plastic cover material. Switch malfunction is most likely to occur when the intermittent setting of the wipers is being used, or when snow or ice obstructs the blades from returning to the "parked" position at the bottom of the windshield. These vehicles were built at the following assembly plants: atlanta plant from 2/11/00 through 7/31/00; chicago plant from 2/14/00 through 8/4/00; Kansas city plant from 2/26/00 to 9/4/00; Kentucky truck plant from 2/18/00 to 8/31/00; Michigan truck plant from 2/23/00 through 8/3/00; norfolk plant from 2/21/00 through 7/27/00; wayne stamping and assembly plant from 2/25/00 through 8/15/00; and wixom plant from 2/15/00 through 8/8/00.

    Consequence:
    Loss of visibility while driving increases the risk of a crash.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will inspect the date code on the wiper motor. Motors built with the suspect time frame will have the wiper motor gear case cover replaced. Owner notification began August 20, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact Ford at 1-866-436-7332.

    Filed by Ford Motor Company

  20. NHTSA campaign 01V108000

    Reported

    Seats › Front Assembly › Recliner

    Model year 2001

    PM certain sedans and wagons, the seat back recliner handle spring could have been damaged during an in-process test and the occupant may notice a chucking, or perceived looseness of the front seat back, or the seat back could unexpectedly recline.

    Consequence:
    If the seat back unexpectedly reclines while the car is being driven, it could result in loss of vehicle control.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will replace the seat back recliner handle spring for the driver and front passenger seats. Owner notification began April 3, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact Ford at 1-800-392-3673.

    Filed by Ford Motor Company

  21. NHTSA campaign 00V418000

    Reported

    Seats › Front Assembly › Recliner

    Model years 2000–2001

    Vehicle description: station wagons and 3-door vehicles. The subject vehicles have a folding 60/40 second seat that becomes a load floor in the folded position. When the 60% portion of the seat is folded down and a load is applied to the front edge of the load floor, the outboard hinge pivot could disengage from the hinge.

    Consequence:
    If the seat is then returned to the upright position without re-engaging the hinge pivot, the seat and seat belts may not provide the intended level of performance in the event of a crash.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will install a revised seat back hinge pivot.

    Filed by Ford Motor Company

  22. NHTSA campaign 00V411000

    Reported

    Electrical System › Wiring

    Model year 2000

    Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. A decklid wire harness can fatigue and develop broken wires in the bend area of the wire harness.

    Consequence:
    This could result in either a loss of individual lamp functions, or in the case of a short of the broken wires that causes a fuse to open, in the loss of stop lamp or tail lamp function. Loss of stop lamp or tail lamp function could increase the risk of a crash.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will replace the decklid wire harness.

    Filed by Ford Motor Company

  23. NHTSA campaign 00V303000

    Reported

    Wheels › Lugs/Nuts/Bolts/Studs

    Model year 2000

    Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The rear wheel hub retaining nuts can loosen and allow the left rear wheel and brake drum assembly to separate from the vehicle.

    Consequence:
    This condition could result in a vehicle crash.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will inspect the rear wheel bearings and install a rear wheel retention cap to prevent left rear wheel separation. Owner notification began October 12, 2000. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact Ford at 1-800-392-3673.

    Filed by Ford Motor Company

  24. NHTSA campaign 00V302000

    Reported

    Vehicle Speed Control › Cables

    Model year 2000

    Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with speed control and automatic transmission. A speed control cable could have a core wire that is long enough to catch on the sleeve at the throttle body end of the cable during wide-open throttle acceleration.

    Consequence:
    A throttle that does not return to idle could result in reduced vehicle control and, potentially, a vehicle crash.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will inspect these vehicles and, if necessary, replace the speed control cable. Owner notification began October 12, 2000. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact Ford at 1-800-392-3673.

    Filed by Ford Motor Company

  25. NHTSA campaign 00V218000

    Reported

    Structure › Frame and Members

    Model year 2000

    Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. Certain vehicles fail to comply with requirements of FMVSS No. 201, "occupant protection in interior impact." The resultant hic(d) value at one target location AP1, located on the trim panel at the juncture of the a-pillar and roof side rail, may be greater than design intent.

    Consequence:
    In the event of a crash, an occupant contacting that location may not be provided the interior impact protection intended.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will remove the left and right side b-pillar and a-pillar trim panels, revise the headliner edge near the tops of the a-pillars to accept the new a-pillar trim panels with their energy absorbing tubes, and install the new a-pillar and the old b-pillar trim panels.

    Filed by Ford Motor Company

  26. NHTSA campaign 99V346000

    Reported

    Vehicle Speed Control

    Model year 2000

    Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with speed control. The speed control cable end fitting can allow water to enter the speed control servo assembly. If this occurs, corrosion in the servo assembly could develop and cause intermittent speed control operation or prevent the throttle from returning to idle.

    Consequence:
    A throttle that does not return to idle could result in unexpected acceleration, increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will replace the speed control cable (with a new cable that incorporates a glass-filled end cap) and inspect the assembly for internal corrosion. Servos with evidence of corrosion will also be replaced. Owners are advised not to use the speed control until the vehicles are repaired.

    Filed by Ford Motor Company

Recall text is shown as NHTSA publishes it; older campaigns, which NHTSA stores in capital letters, are shown in sentence case. NHTSA’s Vehicle Safety Hotline, 1-888-327-4236, also answers recall questions.

How to read this recall list

This list shows every safety recall campaign NHTSA has on file for this make, model and model year. It is not specific to one vehicle: a recall often covers only vehicles built in a certain date range or with a certain part, and many of the vehicles it covers will already have been repaired.

What each recall field means
What each recall field means
FieldWhat it tells you
Campaign numberNHTSA's unique ID for the recall, such as 20V771000. Quote it to a dealer or when searching NHTSA's site.
ComponentThe system or part involved, for example air bags, brakes or electrical software.
SummaryWhat the defect or non-compliance is and which vehicles are covered.
ConsequenceThe safety risk if the problem isn't fixed.
RemedyWhat the manufacturer will do, such as a repair, replacement or software update, and whether it is free.
  • Some recalls carry an NHTSA consumer advisory, “Do Not Drive” or “Park Outside”. Follow it until the repair is done.
  • A single campaign often covers several models or model years, so the same campaign number can appear in more than one list.
  • Recalls are shown as NHTSA publishes them. Very recent campaigns may take time to appear.

Does your vehicle have an open recall? Only a VIN check can tell you. Enter the VIN at NHTSA's recall lookup (opens in a new tab) or on the manufacturer's website. Our VIN recall check guide explains what each option covers.

Ford Focus questions

5 questions

How many recalls does the Ford Focus have?

NHTSA lists 36 vehicle recall campaigns for the Ford Focus, covering model years 1999 to 2018. The most recent, 26V376000, was reported on June 9, 2026 and is filed under “Power train”. The 2014 model year is covered by the most campaigns (12).

Which Ford Focus model year has the most complaints?

The 2012 model year, with 3,768 of the 22,086 complaints in NHTSA’s file (17.1%). The next are 2000 (3,686) and 2014 (2,601). Complaint counts also reflect how many vehicles of each year were sold and how long they have been on the road, so they are not a reliability ranking.

What is the most common Ford Focus complaint?

Power Train is the component named most often: 6,796 complaints, or 30.8% of all 22,086. Electrical System (4,341) and Engine (2,315) follow. Complaints are unverified reports from owners, not confirmed defects, and one complaint can name several components.

Does every recall on this page apply to my Ford Focus?

Not necessarily. Each campaign lists specific model years, and many cover only vehicles built in a certain period or fitted with a certain part; repairs already carried out aren’t shown. To see whether a recall is open on your vehicle, enter its VIN at NHTSA’s recall lookup (opens in a new tab) or ask a Ford dealer.

How many Ford Focus complaints report a crash, fire, injury or death?

Of the 22,086 complaints, 1,105 report a crash, 288 a fire, 708 at least one injury and 25 at least one death. These figures count complaints, not people, and each complaint is the submitter’s own unverified account.

Other Ford models

8 models · most complaints first

The Ford models with the most NHTSA complaints, and the Ford VIN decoder with every Ford model page, WMI code and VIN note.

  • Ford F-150 1995–2027 · 158 recalls · 35,790 complaints
  • Ford Explorer 1995–2027 · 131 recalls · 31,089 complaints
  • Ford Escape 2000–2026 · 95 recalls · 27,343 complaints
  • Ford Fusion 2006–2020 · 46 recalls · 22,383 complaints
  • Ford Windstar 1995–2005 · 33 recalls · 14,108 complaints
  • Ford Edge 2004–2024 · 43 recalls · 14,009 complaints
  • Ford Taurus 1995–2019 · 52 recalls · 12,702 complaints
  • Ford Expedition 1995–2027 · 76 recalls · 9,327 complaints

All Ford models and WMI codesLook up recalls by year

Data: NHTSA recalls and complaints flat files, updated September 25, 2026. Recall campaigns are vehicle (V) campaigns listed for this model name; complaints are counted once per NHTSA ODI number and model year.