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Ford Focus

Model years 1999–2018 in the US safety record. Years that drew the most complaints: 2000, 2012. Fewest complaints: 1999, 2006, 2011.

22,105owner complaints
36recall campaigns
1,969service bulletins
20model years on record

Complaints by model year

Each bar is one model year. Highlighted: 2000. The most recent years are still collecting complaints.

’99’00’02’05’08’11’14’173,686’99’00’02’05’08’11’14’173,686

NHTSA ODI complaints (public domain) · updated 23 Oct 2026

New York safety inspections

Share of first inspections failed on safety, by model year. Older cars fail more as miles build up, so compare each year with the average car of the same year. Best against its own year: 2017.

0.0%1.5%3.0%’00’02’04’06’08’10’12’14’16’17’182.1%0.0%1.5%3.0%’00’03’06’09’12’15’17’182.1%

NY DMV Vehicle Inspections, initial inspections since Aug 2021 · how we count

Year by year

Model yearComplaintsRecallsBulletinsCrashes · fires
2018 Focus83779615 · 3
2017 Focus9001016718 · 2
2016 Focus1,1831018927 · 2
2015 Focus1,022912231 · 4
2014 Focus2,6041214368 · 9
2013 Focus2,1121115049 · 12
2012 FocusMost complaints3,7707123107 · 15
2011 Focus1130328 · 0
2010 Focus28702322 · 4
2009 Focus22901726 · 2
2008 Focus25011821 · 0
2007 Focus39101860 · 7
2006 Focus20502323 · 3
2005 Focus44115543 · 9
2004 Focus38716034 · 13
2003 Focus977110952 · 17
2002 Focus939114382 · 20
2001 Focus1,7617180172 · 47
2000 FocusMost complaints3,68611298248 · 119
1999 Focus11030 · 0

A model year gets its own page when it has enough data for at least three sections

Most common problems

  • Power train6,804
  • Electrical system4,342
  • Engine2,319
  • Steering2,100
  • Unknown or other1,540
  • Fuel/propulsion system1,440
  • Engine and engine cooling1,281
  • Fuel system, gasoline1,158

NHTSA ODI complaints, all model years

Fatal crashes in the US

From 2020 to 2023, 1,735 Focus vehicles were involved in crashes on US public roads in which someone died, and 1,199 people died inside them. These are counts, not crash rates: a model with more cars on the road shows up more often, and people killed outside the vehicle are not counted here.

Model yearVehicles in fatal crashesDeaths in the vehicleRolled over
201875434
2017905312
20161208114
2015966113
201417110122
20131297519
201217910419
201158436
20101056616
20091168913
2008977818
200713610822
2006837217
20051189524
200425205
200351429
200244317
200127265
200015112

NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS), crash years 2020–2023 (public domain) · how we count

Crash-test ratings by year

NHTSA 5-star results for 8 model-year variants; 6 of 7 rated variants score five stars overall. Rollover risk is the estimated chance of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.

YearVariantOverallFrontalSideRolloverRollover risk
20182018 Ford Focus 4 DR FWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★☆11.6 %
20172017 Ford Focus 4 DR FWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★☆11.6 %
20162016 Ford Focus 4 DR FWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★☆11.6 %
20152015 Ford Focus 4 DR FWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★☆11.6 %
20142014 Ford Focus 4 DR FWD★★★★★★★★★☆★★★★★★★★★☆11.6 %
20132013 Ford Focus 4 DR FWD★★★★★★★★★☆★★★★★★★★★☆11.6 %
20122012 Ford Focus 4 DR FWD★★★★☆★★★★☆★★★★★★★★★☆11.7 %
20112011 Ford Focus 2 DR FWD———★★★★☆14.0 %

NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings), api.nhtsa.gov · US federal work, public domain

Fuel consumption by year

Official Canadian test results for 19 model years, best variant per year. Combined consumption ranges from 6.8–9.4 L/100 km.

YearVariantEngineTransmissionCityHighwayCombinedCO₂ g/km
2018Focus · Compact · Regular gasoline1.0 L, 3 cyl.M67.95.97.0164
2017Focus (Start/Stop) · Compact · Regular gasoline1.0 L, 3 cyl.M67.95.97.0164
2016Focus · Compact · Regular gasoline1.0 L, 3 cyl.M67.85.76.8160
2015Focus · Compact · Regular gasoline1.0 L, 3 cyl.M68.15.97.1163
2014Focus SFE FFV · Compact · Regular gasoline2.0 L, 4 cyl.A68.45.87.2166
2013Focus SFE FFV · Compact · Regular gasoline2.0 L, 4 cyl.A68.45.87.2166
2012Focus SFE · Compact · Regular gasoline2.0 L, 4 cyl.A68.45.87.2166
2011Focus · Compact · Regular gasoline2.0 L, 4 cyl.M59.36.78.1186
2010Focus · Compact · Regular gasoline2.0 L, 4 cyl.M59.86.78.4193
2009Focus · Compact · Regular gasoline2.0 L, 4 cyl.M59.86.88.5196
2008Focus · Compact · Regular gasoline2.0 L, 4 cyl.A49.77.18.5196
2007Focus · Compact · Regular gasoline2.0 L, 4 cyl.M510.07.18.7200
2006Focus · Compact · Regular gasoline2.0 L, 4 cyl.M510.37.69.1209
2005Focus · Compact · Regular gasoline2.0 L, 4 cyl.M510.57.49.1209
2004Focus · Compact · Regular gasoline2.0 L, 4 cyl.M59.97.38.7200
2003Focus · Compact · Regular gasoline2.0 L, 4 cyl.M59.97.28.7200
2002Focus Sedan · Compact · Regular gasoline2.0 L, 4 cyl.M59.67.28.5196
2001Focus · Compact · Regular gasoline2.0 L, 4 cyl.M59.67.28.5196
2000Focus Sedan · Compact · Regular gasoline2.0 L, 4 cyl.M510.87.89.4216

Litres per 100 km. Natural Resources Canada, Fuel consumption ratings (open.canada.ca) · Open Government Licence – Canada

In New Zealand

22,400 Focus cars are on the New Zealand register; 12% arrived as used imports.

Model yearRegisteredSold new in NZUsed imports
202486851
20235105080
20221681670
20212062050
20205245192
20198508423
20181,2951,2707
20171,5001,47017
20161,2961,24725
20151,050927114
20141,7931,502258
20131,7371,307403
20121,8081,70763
201182378231
20101,00596418
200981779117
20081,2821,22047
20071,4361,204215
20061,3671,077268
2005746580149
2004627479141
2003724513202
200222224193
20012550251
20002720271
1999101

NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi, Motor Vehicle Register (March 2026) · CC BY 4.0

In the Netherlands

159,279 Focus cars are on Dutch roads; 24% arrived later as imports, and 2,846 still have a recall open. Open a year for APK defects, odometer checks and colours.

First registeredOn the roadImportedMedian list price
20252,03113%€39,063
20243,93419%€38,254
20234,47925%€38,224
20224,87717%€34,326
20216,59727%€32,778
202010,17930%€31,743
201913,59236%€31,136
20187,86235%€28,882
20177,36040%€27,813
20166,38341%€27,290
20158,06040%€26,168
20146,74535%€24,652
20139,43928%€26,956
20129,03624%€25,651
20118,02522%€25,195
20105,83520%€23,023
20095,94922%€22,975
20086,28917%€25,600
20077,1689%€26,900
20066,5729%€29,250
20055,3496%€24,700
20045,3223%€22,650
20032,5244%€31,225
20021,9424%€28,533
20011,4122%—
20001,2673%€19,275
19999932%—
199858——

RDW Open Data: registered vehicles (CC0) · list price is the manufacturer's catalogue price when new

In Finland

57,546 Focus cars were in use in Finland on 30 Jun 2026: 89% petrol, 10% diesel; 5% of all are hybrids. Mileage is the odometer reading at the last inspection.

First registeredIn useAverage mileage
202646—
202551615,000 km
202458229,000 km
202374730,000 km
202275771,000 km
20211,15069,000 km
20202,28084,000 km
20193,84498,000 km
20182,585106,000 km
20172,412126,000 km
20163,189142,000 km
20152,404161,000 km
20142,122170,000 km
20132,310183,000 km
20123,067204,000 km
20113,601214,000 km
20102,626219,000 km
20092,165233,000 km
20082,867249,000 km
20072,655241,000 km
20063,731249,000 km
20054,148254,000 km
20042,801254,000 km
20031,646253,000 km
20021,118251,000 km
2001697248,000 km
2000700242,000 km
1999729243,000 km
199851241,000 km

Traficom (Finnish Transport and Communications Agency), open data on vehicles in use, 30 Jun 2026 · CC BY 4.0

Road collisions in Great Britain

From 2021 to 2025, 17,772 Focus cars were involved in road collisions in Great Britain that injured someone and were reported to the police. 235 of those collisions were fatal and 3,539 caused serious injuries. As with any count, models with more cars on British roads appear more often.

YearCars in injury collisionsFatalSerious
20253,13941673
20243,29741686
20233,67346723
20223,75860721
20213,90547736

Department for Transport, STATS19 road safety data 2021–2025 · Open Government Licence v3.0 · how we count

In the United Kingdom

895,531 Focus cars were licensed for the road at the end of 2025, by year of manufacture.

BuiltLicensedOff the road (SORN)
202511,459390
202417,800190
202321,896197
202215,05670
202120,495110
202036,889233
201952,529470
201845,495886
201761,3561,379
201661,5851,521
201572,2971,583
201470,0592,352
201368,1752,718
201261,8442,979
201156,7182,995
201045,9384,229
200943,5385,684
200834,1046,126
200730,0388,486
200622,6139,384
200515,7308,498
200411,2319,254
20037,3159,691
20025,7719,471
20013,3597,569
20001,4155,773
19997754,221
199851337

Department for Transport and DVLA, vehicle licensing statistics (table VEH0124) · Open Government Licence v3.0

MOT test results in Great Britain

1,004,495 Focus cars took their annual MOT test in 2023; 68% passed first time, against 69% for all cars of the same ages. Older cars fail more often, so compare a year with the same year of other cars.

First registeredTestsPassed first timeAll cars that yearAverage mileage
20211,45190%91%22,100 mi
202039,34888%88%25,500 mi
201956,18986%86%33,100 mi
201848,00685%84%39,500 mi
201764,21884%82%49,300 mi
201664,40082%79%58,600 mi
201576,06579%75%67,200 mi
201476,17169%72%75,200 mi
201375,61964%68%83,300 mi
201270,62264%66%89,700 mi
201166,99660%63%95,900 mi
201058,76958%60%98,400 mi
200962,47757%59%100,600 mi
200855,32556%57%105,000 mi
200752,57757%57%105,200 mi
200641,69956%56%106,200 mi
200531,92253%56%106,300 mi
200423,04252%56%104,800 mi
200315,29052%57%97,600 mi
200212,09352%58%101,100 mi
20017,03752%59%103,000 mi
20003,33352%61%104,000 mi
19991,73651%63%108,200 mi
199811046%64%105,100 mi

Why they fail

Share of all first tests that ended in a fail because of each part of the car (one test can fail on several).

AreaFocusAll cars, same ages
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment15.2%12.8%
Suspension11.1%10.4%
Tyres7.7%6.6%
Brakes5.5%7.6%
Visibility4.5%5.1%
Noise, emissions and leaks3.5%3.5%
Body, chassis, structure3.3%4.0%
Steering1.3%2.1%

DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results, 2023 (Department for Transport) · Open Government Licence v3.0 · first tests of cars only; a fix made at the test station within the hour still counts as a fail

New registrations in Europe

2,529,698 new Ford Focus cars registered in the EU, Norway and Iceland between 2010 and 2022, from the European Environment Agency's CO₂ monitoring of every new car. In 2022 the largest markets were Germany (20,029), Italy (8,626), Spain (6,485).

YearNew carsLargest marketsMass kgCO₂ g/kmPower kW
202260,154Germany, Italy, Spain1,414124 (WLTP)96
202172,306Germany, Italy, Spain1,397126 (WLTP)96
2020169,328Germany, United Kingdom, Italy1,388131 (WLTP)100
2019218,540Germany, United Kingdom, Spain1,384137 (WLTP)97
2018190,768United Kingdom, Germany, Spain1,341133 (WLTP)92
2017204,511United Kingdom, Germany, Spain1,349114 (NEDC)100
2016205,957United Kingdom, Germany, Spain1,358—101
2015229,730United Kingdom, Germany, Spain1,351—96
2014218,464United Kingdom, Germany, Spain1,348—95
2013214,096United Kingdom, Germany, Netherlands1,384—94
2012229,833United Kingdom, Germany, Italy1,382—94
2011264,509United Kingdom, Germany, Italy1,380—92
2010251,502United Kingdom, Germany, Italy1,368——

Averages are weighted by registrations; CO₂ is the type-approval value (NEDC until the WLTP switch). European Environment Agency, CO₂ emissions from new passenger cars · re-use permitted with acknowledgement

Real-world fuel consumption

140,103 Ford Focus cars and vans registered in Europe between 2021 and 2024 report their fuel use through the on-board meter. Petrol hybrid versions average 6.7 l/100 km on the road, against 5.4 l/100 km in the official WLTP test — 24% more.

FuelVehiclesOn the roadWLTPDifferenceAverage distance so far
Petrol27,8337.66.4+19%32,000 km
Petrol hybrid73,0976.75.4+24%20,000 km
Diesel37,8135.54.7+16%65,000 km
Petrol hybrid van1996.65.4+23%34,000 km
Diesel van1,1615.44.8+12%61,000 km

Litres per 100 km: total fuel used divided by total distance driven, from the car's own fuel consumption meter (OBFCM), collected in 2024 by the manufacturers, mostly remotely, and by national authorities. WLTP figures are the type-approval CO₂ values converted to litres. Hybrids, including mild hybrids, do not plug in; plug-in hybrid figures include the distance driven on electricity. European Environment Agency, Real-world CO₂ emissions from cars and vans · CC BY 4.0

What it costs in fuel

On real-world figures the petrol hybrid Ford Focus uses 6.7 litres per 100 km, so 15,000 km a year takes about 1,000 litres: £1,744 at this week's average price in United Kingdom, its largest market in Europe.

CountryPetrol hybridDieselPetrolPetrol per litreDiesel per litre
United Kingdom£1,744£1,633£2,001£1.75£1.99
Germany€2,177€1,856€2,497€2.18€2.27
Spain€1,779€1,547€2,040€1.78€1.89
Italy€2,014€1,838€2,310€2.02€2.24
France€2,227€1,921€2,554€2.23€2.35
United States$1,131$1,358$1,297$1.13$1.66

Fuel for 15,000 km (9,300 miles) a year at real-world consumption. Pump prices with taxes, week of 19 October 2026: European Commission Weekly Oil Bulletin, UK Department for Energy Security and Net Zero, US Energy Information Administration. Non-euro EU prices are in euros as the Bulletin publishes them.

Work it out for your driving

Compare running costs of other models

EU safety alerts

Safety Gate, the European Union's rapid alert system, names the Focus in at least 12 alerts. European versions can differ from the North American car.

SR/02468/26 · Environment18 Sept 2026 · Focus / C-MAX / Transit Connect / Galaxy / S-MAX / Mondeo / Kuga

The diesel particulate filter (DPF) may be cracked on 2.0 l EcoBlue Diesel and 1.5 l EcoBlue vehicles. This could cause the vehicles to fail the legally required roadworthiness test, as exhaust emissions of soot may be above the authorised limit. The product d…

SR/00114/26 · Fire23 Jan 2026 · Focus, Transit Courier

Leakage from the fuel rail may cause fuel to be released, increasing the risk of fire. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technic…

A12/00141/24 · Injuries26 Jan 2024 · C-Max, Focus, Galaxy, Kuga, Mondeo, S-Max

The engine control unit does not correctly detect overheating, which can allow the engine to overheat, leading to a leak of engine oil. Leaking oil can drop onto the road and create a risk of injuries to other road traffic participants. The product does not co…

A12/01794/23 · Fire11 Aug 2023 · Focus

Due to improper fixing, the 48V battery cable may become detached. This can lead to overheating and electric arc formation, increasing the risk of fire. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles a…

A12/01739/23 · Injuries28 Jul 2023 · Focus

Faulty rear seat-belt buckles could impair the restraining effect and could open in case of an accident, increasing the risk of injury. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of Motor Vehicles and their trailers…

A12/00940/23 · Injuries28 Apr 2023 · FOCUS

The panoramic sunroof trim panel may be incorrectly attached and may come off while the vehicle is in motion, creating a risk of an accident and injuries. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles…

A12/00942/23 · Fire, Injuries28 Apr 2023 · Fiesta, Focus, Kuga, Puma

Oil can leak onto or under the engine, increasing the risk of skidding for other road users, and/or fire in the engine compartment. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, an…

A12/01712/22 · Injuries2 Dec 2022 · Focus

The wall of the wheel axle bolt hole may be weaker on one side. This could cause the lower ball joint to detach, leading to a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of an accident. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and marke…

A12/01682/21 · Fire3 Dec 2021 · Focus

If the earth cable of the 48-V battery in the Focus is not fully secured, this can cause electrical problems and overheating of the earth cable. This can cause a vehicle fire in extreme cases. The product does not comply with the requirements laid down in the …

INFO/00130/21 · Injuries25 Jun 2021 · Explorer, Puma, Focus, S-Max, Galaxy, Kuga

A problem may occur with the current Telematic control unit (TCU) software, which could affect the functionality of the eCall system.As a result, emergency service may not be contacted in case of need.

A12/00616/21 · Fire, Injuries7 May 2021 · Focus

A nut securing the Mild Hybrid Electric Vehicle (mHEV) battery terminal may not have been tightened correctly, which could result in a fault in the electrical connection. This may lead to the loss of the mHEV function and to local overheating and possible melt…

INFO/00058/21 · Injuries5 Mar 2021 · Focus

Due to defective repair when recall 19S50 was being dealt with, the engine wiring harness may come into contact with the gearbox-housing studs, resulting in damage to the wiring harness. As a result, the engine power may be reduced or the engine may stall, inc…

Safety Gate (European Commission) · CC0

Recalls

36 campaigns cover the Focus; the latest 12 are below.

26V376000 · Power train9 Jun 2026 · 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Focus and 2013-2016 Fusion vehicles previously repaired incorrectly under recall numbers 18V169 and 18V845. The clutch may fracture, resulting in damage to the transmission assembly and possibly a transmission fluid leak.

26V369000 · Fuel system, gasoline9 Jun 2026 · 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2012-2018 Focus vehicles previously repaired incorrectly under recall number 18V735. The Canister Purge Valve (CPV) may malfunction, causing the engine to stall unexpectedly while driving.

26V012000 · Equipment15 Jan 2026 · 2016, 2017, 2018

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.

26V011000 · Equipment15 Jan 2026 · 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018

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.

23V905000 · Engine and engine cooling22 Dec 2023 · 2016, 2017, 2018

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.

20V331000 · Latches/locks/linkages8 Jun 2020 · 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015

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 Lincoln MKZ, and 2015 MKC vehicles. These vehicles were previously recalled and repaired under recalls 15V-246, 16V-643 or 17V-210, however the repair may not have been completed properly. A component within the door latches may break making the doors difficult to latch and/or leading the driver or a passenger to believe a door is securely closed when, in fact, it is not.

19V515000 · Fuel system, gasoline5 Jul 2019 · 2012, 2013, 2014, 2017

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 engines, previously recalled under 18V-735. The affected vehicles did not have the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) updated as intended. Therefore, the Canister Purge Valve (CPV) may malfunction, possibly causing excessive vacuum in the fuel vapor management system.

18V845000 · Power train28 Nov 2018 · 2016, 2017, 2018

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.

18V735000 · Fuel system, gasoline22 Oct 2018 · 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018

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.

18V169000 · Power train12 Mar 2018 · 2015, 2016

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 equipped with a 1.0L GTDI engine and 6-speed manual transmission. Also included are four 2017 Ford Focus vehicles that had clutch replacements with potentially affected parts. The clutch may fracture, resulting in damage to the transmission assembly and possibly a transmission fluid leak.

17V528000 · Seats28 Aug 2017 · 2017

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 pivot nut joint, resulting in the seat back having reduced strength. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 207, "Seating Systems," and 210, "Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages."

17V052000 · Structure24 Jan 2017 · 2016

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2016 Focus and C-Max vehicles. The floor pan may have improperly welded left-hand apron joints.

NHTSA recalls