2018 Ford Focus Problems
Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2018 Ford Focus. Part of Generation 3 — 2012–2018.
Worst 2018 Ford Focus Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
POWER TRAIN
ENGINE
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2018 Ford Focus.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN | 280 | — | — | 58,849 mi | |
| ENGINE | 221 | 4 | 3 | 55,808 mi | |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 123 | 3 | 2 | 59,982 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 118 | — | — | 66,205 mi | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 75 | 1 | — | 29,126 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 51 | — | — | 67,292 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 40 | — | 1 | 43,501 mi | |
| STEERING | 30 | 3 | — | 41,285 mi | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 24 | — | — | 18,106 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 19 | 2 | — | 42,868 mi | |
| AIR BAGS | 8 | 7 | 1 | 23,620 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM) | 8 | — | — | 52,798 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:EVAPORATIVE EMISSIONS:CANISTER | 6 | — | — | 64,511 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:EVAPORATIVE EMISSIONS:HOSES/VALVES/SENSORS | 6 | — | — | 55,525 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 6 | — | — | 75,000 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:INTERNAL:CLUTCHES/BANDS | 6 | — | — | 51,900 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY | 6 | — | — | 67,428 mi | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 5 | — | — | 47,183 mi | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 5 | 2 | 1 | 10,850 mi | |
| BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA | 3 | — | — | 43,333 mi | |
| SEATS | 3 | 1 | — | — | |
| SUSPENSION | 3 | — | — | 22,833 mi | |
| WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS | 3 | — | — | — | |
| BACK OVER PREVENTION | 2 | — | — | 86,000 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:INSTRUMENT PANEL:FUEL GAUGE | 2 | — | — | 64,237 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER | 2 | — | — | 75,159 mi | |
| SEAT BELTS | 2 | — | — | 19,565 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 2 | — | — | 69,470 mi | |
| VISIBILITY/WIPER | 2 | 1 | — | 50 mi | |
| WHEELS | 2 | — | — | — |
Recalls for 2018 Ford Focus
9 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~1,919,706 vehicles.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Focus, 2019 Explorer, and 2024 Explorer vehicles. The engine block heater may crack and develop a coolant leak, causing it to short circuit when the block heater is plugged in.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Focus, 2019 Explorer, and 2024 Explorer vehicles. The engine block heater may crack and develop a coolant leak, causing it to short circuit when the block heater is plugged in.
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 block heater may crack and develop a coolant leak, causing it to short circuit when the block heater is plugged in.
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 block heater may crack and develop a coolant leak, causing it to short circuit when the block heater is plugged in.
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 block heater may crack and develop a coolant leak, causing it to short circuit when the block heater is plugged in.
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 tensioner may fail, resulting in a loss of engine oil pressure.
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 tensioner may fail, resulting in a loss of engine oil pressure.
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. The clutch may fracture, resulting in damage to the transmission assembly and possibly a transmission fluid leak.
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 malfunction, possibly causing excessive vacuum in fuel vapor management system.
Other Ford Focus Years
Wider context: See the full Ford Focus reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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