Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2018 Ford Focus has 7 recalls, 830 complaints, and a 5-star overall safety rating from NHTSA.
7
Recalls
830
Complaints
★★★★★
Safety Rating
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated September 9, 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 ...
18V845000
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
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. ...
23V905000
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION:PUMP
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 tensi...
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...
26V012000
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ENGINE BLOCK HEATER
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Focus, 2019 Explorer, and 2024 Explorer vehicles. The engine block heater may crack and devel...
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: 2018 Ford Focus 5 HB FWD
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 2, 2026 | ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | There was supposedly a recall of 2012-2018 Ford focuses such as mine, which is a 2018, but somehow m... |
| Aug 31, 2026 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | Car doesn't start after putting in gas, has to revved to start. Leaking fluid on right front driver ... |
| Aug 19, 2026 | POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | Battery randomly died. When battery was replaced at the mechanic, it caused a glitch or broke someth... |
| Aug 17, 2026 | POWER TRAIN | I had the engine on 2018 (61000 mileage) focus replaced 1 and 1/2 year ago because of the oil pan we... |
| Aug 17, 2026 | POWER TRAIN | The contact owns a 2018 Ford Focus. The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle, the engine wa... |
| Aug 2, 2026 | POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | I’ve had this car since 2021 and it’s been worked on 3 times for the same issues. My clutch and a co... |
| Jun 24, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | I am adding a major update to my safety recall complaint because this dealership just tried to pull ... |
| Jun 21, 2026 | POWER TRAIN | The contact owns a 2018 Ford Focus. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, t... |
| Jun 20, 2026 | ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | Purge valve sensor and canister is malfunctioning causing my car to stall out |
| Jun 19, 2026 | POWER TRAIN,ENGINE | An authorized dealership performed a mandatory manufacturer safety recall repair on my vehicle for t... |
| Jun 11, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | The vehicle was serviced for NHTSA Recall 18V735 (Canister Purge Valve/Fuel Tank stalling hazard). I... |
| Jun 3, 2026 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | The plastic gas tank was warped by heat and a faulty purge solenoid. The warped gas tank is a known ... |
| Apr 29, 2026 | POWER TRAIN | This is the 2nd time the transmission has went on this vehicle. First time was 12/2022 when my son w... |
| Apr 27, 2026 | POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | While driving, the transmission went into limp/safety mode and became difficult to control. Diagnost... |
| Apr 27, 2026 | POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | While driving, the transmission went into limp/safety mode and became difficult to control. Diagnost... |
| Apr 22, 2026 | ENGINE | RECALL 23V905 February 2024 This is a complaint about service for the Recall. Or, the lack thereof. ... |
| Apr 14, 2026 | POWER TRAIN | The vehicle has been inspected at the Ford dealership, erratic behavior, stalling in the middle of t... |
| Apr 14, 2026 | AIR BAGS | During their recall repair work on my cpv/ecm recall Rowe Auburn Ford allowed my car to leave their ... |
| Apr 12, 2026 | POWER TRAIN | Was seen by Ford Dealer And confirm TCM issues |
| Apr 7, 2026 | POWER TRAIN,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | The dual clutch PowerShift DCT transmission has failed. When placed in reverse, the engine RPM incre... |