Powertrain complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2018 Ford Focus has 287 NHTSA powertrain complaints and 1 powertrain-related recall.
287
Complaints
1
Recalls
0
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 10, 2026
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. ...
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| 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... |
| Feb 8, 2026 | POWER TRAIN | The DPS6 clutch failed rapidly. It is available for inspection. The car will suddenly and aggressive... |
| Jan 5, 2026 | POWER TRAIN | Ford diagnostic revealed transmission friction element stuck in A. The service center mechanic said ... |
| Dec 12, 2025 | POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE | Vehicle experienced a highway-speed overheat and automatic engine shutdown. Inspection revealed anti... |
| Nov 17, 2025 | POWER TRAIN | The contact owns a 2018 Ford Focus. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, t... |
| Sep 10, 2025 | POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | I have had this car for 2 years, the transmission went on me in the middle of the night and I had to... |
| Sep 9, 2025 | POWER TRAIN | Transmission element B stuck on. Requiring replacement of clutch and actuator. |
| Sep 6, 2025 | POWER TRAIN,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | My vehicle is part of the 23S64/23V905 Ford recall. The car died in the middle of an intersection i... |
| Sep 2, 2025 | POWER TRAIN,ENGINE | The recall has yet to be resolved for me and the nearest appointment is 2 months away, A new problem... |
| Aug 8, 2025 | POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE | Engine Oil Pump Stuck Canister Purge Valve Clutch Fracture My car has difficulty starting. I have ... |
| Jul 28, 2025 | POWER TRAIN | I have had problems with the clutch 3 times and had it repaired and it sounds like it is going ag... |
| Jul 18, 2025 | POWER TRAIN | The contact owns a 2018 Ford Focus. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the vehicle ... |
| Jul 15, 2025 | POWER TRAIN | The contact owns 2018 Ford Focus. The contact stated while driving at various speeds and depressing ... |
| Jul 14, 2025 | POWER TRAIN | The contact owns a 2018 Ford Focus. The contact stated that while driving approximately 15 MPH, the ... |
| Jul 9, 2025 | POWER TRAIN | The contact owns a 2018 Ford Focus. The contact stated that while driving 65 MPH, the transmission u... |
| Jul 7, 2025 | POWER TRAIN | I have had the clutch replaced and after 5 months I'm having issues with it again. The Ford dealer t... |
| Jul 2, 2025 | POWER TRAIN | My battery died in my car. I replaced the battery with a brand new battery and then I noticed transm... |
| Jun 26, 2025 | POWER TRAIN | Most recently, my transmission stopped working leaving my [XXX] daughter and I stranded at an airpo... |
| May 30, 2025 | POWER TRAIN | The contact owns a 2018 Ford Focus. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the ve... |
| May 21, 2025 | POWER TRAIN | The contact owns a 2018 Ford Focus. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the veh... |