2018 Model Year

Ford Focus

NHTSA Complaints & Reliability Data

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Complaints
796
Recalls
3
Crashes
15
Severe
27

Active Recalls

Manufacturer safety recalls

23V905000 Dec 2023

Other

No consequence data available

18V845000 Nov 2018

Other

No consequence data available

18V735000 Oct 2018

Other

No consequence data available

Recent Complaints

Latest owner reports

Engine
Dec 2026

Ref Recall #23V905: I brought my 2018 Ford Focus into Northside Ford, San Antonio on Tuesday, Jan 6th, to comply with referenced recall. I was told...

Engine
Oct 2026

The contact owns a 2018 Ford Focus. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V905000 (Engine and Engine Cooling). The contact sta...

Engine
Jul 2026

At 80000miles I noticed misfires and replaced original spark plugs per spec At 107578, misfires occurred, when I pulled plugs pos 1 was completely wor...

Engine
Jun 2026

The engine stopped running do to bad timing belt / oil pump belt.

Engine
Jun 2026

I was driving on a major road at about 40mph. The oil light unexpectedly came on and I experienced a sudden reduction of engine power. There was no pr...

UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Jun 2026

My 2018 Ford Focus with DPS6 PowerShift transmission exhibits documented defect symptoms: shuddering, delayed engagement, jerking, slipping, and unpre...

Power Train
Feb 2026

The DPS6 clutch failed rapidly. It is available for inspection. The car will suddenly and aggressively speed up while trying to shift gears or will su...

UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Feb 2026

I am reporting about the recall that was previously done about the backup camera going black and hard to see out of ect for the ford fusion and other...

Engine
Feb 2026

The contact owns a 2018 Ford Focus. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V905000 (Engine and Engine and Cooling); however, th...

Engine
Feb 2026

The contact owns a 2018 Ford Focus. The contact received a notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V905000(Engine and Engine Cooling), and the vehicl...

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Data updated: March 4, 2026

Summary

The 2018 Ford Focus has 796 complaints and 3 recalls on record. The most commonly reported issue is Power Train. 15 crash-related incidents have been reported.

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