Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2018 Ford Focus has 7 recalls, 820 complaints, and a 5-star overall safety rating from NHTSA.
7
Recalls
820
Complaints
★★★★★
Safety Rating
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated July 1, 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 20, 2026 | ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | Purge valve sensor and canister is malfunctioning causing my car to stall out |
| 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... |
| Apr 2, 2026 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,EQUIPMENT | The contact owns a 2018 Ford Focus. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, t... |
| Apr 1, 2026 | ENGINE | Last July my car was overheating and breaking down as I was driving on I4 to work one morning which... |
| Mar 14, 2026 | ENGINE | Engine light is on with the code reading the clutch and the transmission is overheating with stickin... |
| Mar 10, 2026 | ENGINE | All a sudden struggling to start. Crankshaft was bad and replaced. Still had issues. Checked plugs a... |
| Mar 3, 2026 | ENGINE | Recall 23s64 was completed and immediately was smelling and losing oil. Took back to dealer twice a... |
| Mar 2, 2026 | POWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | The contact owns a 2018 Ford Focus. The contact stated that while driving approximately 65 - 70 MPH ... |
| Feb 22, 2026 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | I am reporting about the recall that was previously done about the backup camera going black and har... |
| Feb 11, 2026 | POWER TRAIN | car stalled and I took it to three mechanics who all said transmission was shot.I replaced two oil p... |