Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2015 Ford Focus has 9 recalls, 1027 complaints, and a 5-star overall safety rating from NHTSA.
9
Recalls
1027
Complaints
★★★★★
Safety Rating
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated August 31, 2026
18V735000
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE
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 ...
18V169000
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
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 201...
16V643000
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
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 Mustan...
16V698000
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE:LOCK
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2013-2017 Ford Focus hatchback vehicles manufactured February 14, 2012, to August 26, 2016 a...
15V436000
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2015 Ford Escape vehicles manufactured April 1, 2014, to June 12, 2015, Ford Focus vehicles ...
20V331000
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2011-2014 Fiesta, 2013-2014 Fusion, 2015 Mustang, 2013-2015 Escape and C-Max, 2012-2015 Focus, 2014-201...
26V011000
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ENGINE BLOCK HEATER
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 b...
26V369000
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:EVAPORATIVE EMISSIONS:CANISTER
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2012-2018 Focus vehicles previously repaired incorrectly under recall number 18V735. The Canister Purge...
26V376000
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Focus and 2013-2016 Fusion vehicles previously repaired incorrectly under recall numbers 18V1...
Overall
★★★★★
Front Crash
★★★★★
Side Crash
★★★★★
Rollover
★★★★★
Rating for: 2015 Ford Focus 5 HB FWD
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 1, 2026 | POWER TRAIN | My transmission gave out for the 3rd time on 8-1-26 as I was driving it slow down while on the highw... |
| Jul 19, 2026 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Inside of door latch malfunctioned and my driver side door opened up while driving. |
| Jul 10, 2026 | AIR BAGS | This diagnostic code B00C0-11 Passenger Seat Occupant Classification Sensor A - Circuit Short to Gro... |
| Jul 7, 2026 | VISIBILITY/WIPER | The contact owns a 2015 Ford Focus. The contact stated that while driving in the rain, the front win... |
| Jun 29, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE | own a 2015 Ford Focus that has experienced repeated transmission-related problems over several years... |
| Jun 27, 2026 | POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | I made an initial post on 06/18/2026 so please reference that as well as this. I have not been able ... |
| Jun 27, 2026 | POWER TRAIN | Car wants to stall out when "shifting gears" like a loss of power |
| Jun 20, 2026 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | The contact's daughter owns a 2015 Ford Focus. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled while the... |
| Jun 20, 2026 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | The contact owns a 2015 Ford Focus. The contact stated that the fuel tank was cracked and leaking f... |
| Jun 18, 2026 | POWER TRAIN | The transmission was repaired at 48k and I am now at 76k having severe issues with jerking, shudderi... |
| Jun 17, 2026 | POWER TRAIN,ENGINE | The contact owns a 2015 Ford Focus. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to shift into reverse... |
| Jun 16, 2026 | POWER TRAIN | Power clutch failure resulting in $6500 repair for a known issue by Ford. Ford refused to cover the ... |
| Jun 15, 2026 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Clutch not shifting and was told by Lincoln for the TCM neede to be replaced. Got a second option an... |
| Jun 11, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE | There were two times within a week where the car stopped in the middle of traffic. One was on Route ... |
| May 31, 2026 | POWER TRAIN | I got a 2015 ford focus titanium. I bought it 2 years ago. Well about 2 months after I bought it t... |
| Mar 27, 2026 | ENGINE | No warning lamps until catastrophic engine failure. Power loss and that puts myself and others at ri... |
| Mar 25, 2026 | POWER TRAIN,ENGINE | 03/25/2026 Driving down the street card started jerking and acting like it did not want to move kept... |
| Mar 2, 2026 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | After my car was left on idle for a couple minutes ( about 5), it began to shake, the check engine l... |
| Feb 10, 2026 | STEERING | While driving steering suddenly stopped working. Red light came up onto dash stating "steering down... |
| Jan 25, 2026 | POWER TRAIN | My name is [XXX] I own a 2015 ford focus 4dr sedan It has 131908 miles and the issue I've been ha... |