Complaints by model year
Distinct federal complaints filed against each model year of the Ford Focus, to date. Hover a bar for the count. Older years have had longer to accumulate filings; the rankings below correct for that.
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Highest totals within an 8-year windowAll other years
Model years compared
Ranked from the same federal record on an equal exposure window. Click any year for its full file.
Highest complaint totals
- 2000 Ford Focus - 3,410 complaints in its first 8 years (3,686 to date)
- 2012 Ford Focus - 3,250 complaints in its first 8 years (3,769 to date)
- 2014 Ford Focus - 2,172 complaints in its first 8 years (2,603 to date)
Ranked on distinct complaints filed within eight years of the model year, so old and new years get the same exposure window. Not adjusted for sales volume; a best-selling year files more complaints at the same failure rate.
Lowest totals among mature years
- 2011 Ford Focus - 101 complaints in its first 8 years (113 to date)
- 2006 Ford Focus - 156 complaints in its first 8 years (205 to date)
- 2008 Ford Focus - 189 complaints in its first 8 years (250 to date)
Same eight-year window, among model years old enough to have completed it and with at least 25 complaints in it. Model years before 1990 are excluded because the federal file begins in 1995. A low total is not proof of reliability.
What owners report, all years combined
Every model year
| Model year | Complaints to date | Within 8 years | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 Ford Focus | 837 | 837 | 7 |
| 2017 Ford Focus | 898 | 861 | 10 |
| 2016 Ford Focus | 1,182 | 1,062 | 10 |
| 2015 Ford Focus | 1,021 | 821 | 9 |
| 2014 Ford Focus | 2,603 | 2,172 | 12 |
| 2013 Ford Focus | 2,112 | 1,834 | 11 |
| 2012 Ford Focus | 3,769 | 3,250 | 7 |
| 2011 Ford Focus | 113 | 101 | 0 |
| 2010 Ford Focus | 287 | 254 | 0 |
| 2009 Ford Focus | 229 | 194 | 0 |
| 2008 Ford Focus | 250 | 189 | 1 |
| 2007 Ford Focus | 391 | 321 | 0 |
| 2006 Ford Focus | 205 | 156 | 0 |
| 2005 Ford Focus | 441 | 319 | 1 |
| 2004 Ford Focus | 387 | 324 | 1 |
| 2003 Ford Focus | 977 | 821 | 1 |
| 2002 Ford Focus | 939 | 807 | 1 |
| 2001 Ford Focus | 1,761 | 1,541 | 7 |
| 2000 Ford Focus | 3,686 | 3,410 | 11 |
| 1999 Ford Focus | 11 | 11 | 0 |
Recall campaigns, all years
Every campaign filed against this model, with the model years it covers. Safety-recall remedies are normally provided at no charge. Under US federal law the mandatory free remedy applies when the vehicle was no more than 15 years old at the time the defect was determined; manufacturers often cover older vehicles voluntarily. Canadian rules differ. Confirm eligibility with the manufacturer using the VIN.
| Campaign | Years | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26V376000 | 2015-2018 | Power Train | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Focus and 2013-2016 Fusion vehicles previously repaired incorrectly under recall numbers 18V169 and 18V845. |
| 26V369000 | 2012-2018 | Fuel System, Gasoline | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2012-2018 Focus vehicles previously repaired incorrectly under recall number 18V735. |
| 26V012000 | 2016-2018 | Equipment | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Focus, 2019 Explorer, and 2024 Explorer vehicles. |
| 26V011000 | 2013-2018 | Equipment | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2013-2018 Focus, 2013-2019 Escape, and 2015-2016 MKC vehicles equipped with a 2.0L engine. |
| 23V905000 | 2016-2018 | Engine And Engine Cooling | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Ford Focus and 2018-2022 Ford EcoSport vehicles. |
| 20V331000 | 2012-2015 | Latches/Locks/Linkages | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2011-2014 Fiesta, 2013-2014 Fusion, 2015 Mustang, 2013-2015 Escape and C-Max, 2012-2015 Focus, 2014-2016 Transit Connect, 2013-2014... |
| 19V515000 | 2012-2017 | Fuel System, Gasoline | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2012 and 2017 Focus vehicles equipped with 2.0L GDI gasoline engines and 2013-2014 Focus ST vehicles equipped with 2.0L GTDI... |
| 18V845000 | 2016-2018 | Power Train | 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. |
| 18V735000 | 2012-2018 | Fuel System, Gasoline | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2012-2018 Ford Focus vehicles with a 2.0L GDI or 2.0L GTDI engine. |
| 18V169000 | 2015-2016 | Power Train | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2013-2014 Ford Fusion vehicles equipped with a 1.6L GTDI engine and 6-speed manual transmission and 2015-2016 Ford Focus vehicles... |
| 17V528000 | 2017 | Seats | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2017 Focus vehicles. The rear left side seat back frame may have an insufficient weld between the outboard pivot bracket and the... |
| 17V052000 | 2016 | Structure | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2016 Focus and C-Max vehicles. The floor pan may have improperly welded left-hand apron joints. |
| 16V698000 | 2013-2017 | Structure | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2013-2017 Ford Focus hatchback vehicles manufactured February 14, 2012, to August 26, 2016 and equipped with a manual... |
| 16V643000 | 2012-2015 | Latches/Locks/Linkages | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2012-2015 Ford Focus, 2013-2015 Ford Escape and Ford C-MAX, 2015 Lincoln MKC and Ford Mustang, and 2014-2016 Ford Transit... |
| 15V813000 | 2013-2014 | Electrical System | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2013 Escape vehicles manufactured January 11, 2012, to April 1, 2013, and 2013-2014 Focus ST vehicles manufactured May... |
| 15V436000 | 2015 | Electrical System | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2015 Ford Escape vehicles manufactured April 1, 2014, to June 12, 2015, Ford Focus vehicles manufactured June 17, 2014,... |
| 15V005000 | 2014 | Fuel System, Gasoline | Ford Motor Company (Ford) notified the agency on January 8, 2015, that they are recalling certain model year 2014 Ford Escape vehicles manufactured April 15, 2014, to May 8, 2014,... |
| 14V525000 | 2014 | Fuel System, Gasoline | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2014 Ford Focus vehicles manufactured May 1, 2014, to May 24, 2014, 2014 Ford Escape vehicles manufactured on June 6,... |
| 14V514000DO NOT DRIVE | 2014 | Steering | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2014 Focus and C-Max vehicles manufactured August 8, 2014, to August 15, 2014. |
| 14V495000 | 2013-2014 | Electrical System | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Escape vehicles manufactured October 5, 2011, to April 1, 2013, and equipped with 2.0 liter engines and Focus... |
| 13V335000 | 2012-2013 | Exterior Lighting | Ford is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 Focus BEV vehicles equipped with High Intensity Discharge (HID) headlights, manufactured September 15, 2011, through May 6, 2013;... |
| 13V085000 | 2013 | Latches/Locks/Linkages | Ford is recalling certain model year 2013 Focus and C-Max vehicles built from November 16, 2012, through November 21, 2012; and model year 2013 Escape vehicles manufactured from... |
| 12V149000 | 2012 | Visibility | FORD IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2012 FOCUS VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM AUGUST 1, 2010, THROUGH OCTOBER 18, 2011. |
| 07V541000 | 2008 | Air Bags | CERTAIN VEHICLES FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS SPECIFIED IN FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. |
| 05V030000 | 2000-2005 | Latches/Locks/Linkages | CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES WITH FOUR OR FIVE DOORS AND ORIGINALLY SOLD IN OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN CONNECTICUT, DELAWARE, ILLINOIS, INDIANA, IOWA, MAINE, MARYLAND,... |
| 03V482000 | 2000-2001 | Fuel System, Gasoline | ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, CONTAMINATION OF THE FILTER IN THE FUEL DELIVERY MODULE (FDM) CAN REDUCE, AND EVENTUALLY BLOCK, THE FLOW OF FUEL TO THE ENGINE. |
| 02V289000 | 2000-2001 | Steering | CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES HAVE LOOSE PINCH BOLTS THAT SECURE THE LOWER CONTROL ARM TO THE STEERING KNUCKLE HAVE BEEN REPORTED. |
| 02V288000 | 2000-2001 | Electrical System | CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH ZETEC ENGINES, LOOSE OR BROKEN ATTACHMENTS AND MISROUTED BATTERY CABLES COULD LEAD TO CABLE INSULATION DAMAGE. |
| 01V258000 | 2000-2001 | Visibility | VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS, SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, AND LIGHT AND MEDIUM DUTY PICKUP TRUCKS. |
| 01V108000 | 2001 | Seats | PM CERTAIN SEDANS AND WAGONS, THE SEAT BACK RECLINER HANDLE SPRING COULD HAVE BEEN DAMAGED DURING AN IN-PROCESS TEST AND THE OCCUPANT MAY NOTICE A CHUCKING, OR PERCEIVED LOOSENESS... |