Other complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2018 Ford focus has 113 NHTSA other complaints and 2 other-related recalls.
113
Complaints
2
Recalls
2
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
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...
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 22, 2026 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | I am reporting about the recall that was previously done about the backup camera going black and har... |
| Nov 19, 2025 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | My 2018 Ford Focus with DPS6 PowerShift transmission exhibits documented defect symptoms: shuddering... |
| Oct 27, 2025 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | The fuel pump has failed and causes my car to loose power after the car has started. This is able to... |
| Aug 5, 2025 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Loss of engine power, engine noise. I am submitting this complaint regarding Ford Motor Company’s ha... |
| Jul 8, 2025 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Engine light is on for no reason and when the rpm’s spike and stutter when accelerating |
| Apr 19, 2025 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | While driving the vehicle at 60 mph in traffic, all propulsion was lost and the car displayed "stop ... |
| Mar 21, 2025 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Transmission ĥas not shifter right since I purchased the vehicle. Perking and high rpm not shifting.... |
| Feb 17, 2025 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | Vehicle keeps dying while in idle or low speed, sometimes hard to crank. Battery/electrical has been... |
| Jan 24, 2025 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE | Recall Reference Number: 23S64 My vehicle experienced oil pressure & power loss, when taken in to b... |
| Dec 21, 2024 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | My clutch (dual clutch automatic trans) has been replaced 4+ times in less than 5 years. It will be ... |
| Nov 14, 2024 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | After filling up gas tank, car continues to sputter and tries to stall. This only happens after fill... |
| Nov 12, 2024 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | My car stalls when I get gas. If I get gas, I have to try multiple times to start my car and once it... |
| Nov 2, 2024 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | I was driving to church on I-95 north bound when my sunroof exploded and shattered on me and inside ... |
| Oct 30, 2024 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | On several occasions over the last several thousand miles, several issues have developed (all withou... |
| Sep 2, 2024 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | The transmission began to overheat and shut the car off out of safety, upon taking it to dealership ... |
| Aug 30, 2024 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | Engine light came on while after car hassertated withe code p144A engine detected running the PCM ... |
| Jul 10, 2024 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | I bought this car in 2020-2021. My check engine light came on recently and when I took it in to get ... |
| Jun 27, 2024 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE | My oil light came on while driving, it was flashing. I pulled over, checked my oil level and it was ... |
| Jun 27, 2024 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | Oil light on engine is on. Issue is related to recall. Not able to fix issue until early next year |
| May 16, 2024 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE | The oil pump control arm failed. There is an open recall with no remedy. We were originally told Q2 ... |