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2018 Ford Focus Brakes Problems

Brakes complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2018 Ford Focus has 11 NHTSA brakes complaints and 0 brakes-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2018 Ford Focus

Powertrain
287
Engine
241
Other
113
Fuel System
54
Steering
30
Electrical
25
Speed Control
15
Brakes
11
Airbags
7
Wheels
4
Lights
3
Suspension
3
Seats
3

11

Complaints

0

Recalls

0

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026

All Brakes Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Feb 1, 2024SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINEI am writing to urgently submit a formal complaint regarding a critical safety issue with my Ford Fo...
Jan 8, 2024SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINEEngine oil light came on. Lost my brakes . Upon inspection brake vacuum pump failed. And turbo faile...
Nov 23, 2023SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINEWhile driving on I75 the car started to act funny. No issue indicating lights came on the dash boar...
Oct 28, 2023SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE,BACK OVER PREVENTIONThe brake got stuck and made it very difficult to start the car. Considering it’s a push start. The ...
Jul 21, 2023SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINEVehicle has less than 70,000 miles on it. While driving lost oil pressure and brakes. Yes available ...
Jul 5, 2023SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ENGINEThe contact owns a 2018 Ford Focus. The contact stated that while driving at 20 MPH, the brake pedal...
Jan 9, 2023SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGThe contact owns a 2018 Ford Focus. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V9...
Dec 26, 2022SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICThe contact owns a 2018 Ford Focus. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the v...
Mar 27, 2019SERVICE BRAKES2018 FORD FOCUS. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO VEHICLES BRAKING SYSTEM. *LD THE CONSUMER STATED T...
Aug 18, 2018SERVICE BRAKESHIT SOMEONE DUE TO NO BRAKES. THEN LATER WHEN TRYING TO STILL HEAR AIR IN BRAKES WAS GOING 10 MPH
May 3, 2018SERVICE BRAKESTL* THE CONTACT RENTED A 2018 FORD FOCUS FROM ENTERPRISE RENT-A-CAR. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 15 ...

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