Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2018 Ford Focus has 5 recalls, 800 complaints, and a 5-star overall safety rating from NHTSA.
5
Recalls
800
Complaints
★★★★★
Safety Rating
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 7, 2026
18V735000
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE
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 ...
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. ...
23V905000
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION:PUMP
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 tensi...
26V011000
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ENGINE BLOCK HEATER
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 b...
26V012000
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ENGINE BLOCK HEATER
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Focus, 2019 Explorer, and 2024 Explorer vehicles. The engine block heater may crack and devel...
Overall
★★★★★
Front Crash
★★★★★
Side Crash
★★★★★
Rollover
★★★★★
Rating for: 2018 Ford Focus 5 HB FWD
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 14, 2026 | ENGINE | Engine light is on with the code reading the clutch and the transmission is overheating with stickin... |
| Mar 10, 2026 | ENGINE | All a sudden struggling to start. Crankshaft was bad and replaced. Still had issues. Checked plugs a... |
| Mar 3, 2026 | ENGINE | Recall 23s64 was completed and immediately was smelling and losing oil. Took back to dealer twice a... |
| Feb 22, 2026 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | I am reporting about the recall that was previously done about the backup camera going black and har... |
| 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... |
| Feb 6, 2026 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | The contact owns a 2018 Ford Focus. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V9... |
| Feb 3, 2026 | ENGINE | The engine stopped running do to bad timing belt / oil pump belt. |
| Feb 2, 2026 | ENGINE | At 80000miles I noticed misfires and replaced original spark plugs per spec At 107578, misfires occu... |
| Jan 22, 2026 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | The contact owns a 2018 Ford Focus. The contact stated that the vehicle was included in NHTSA Campa... |
| Jan 6, 2026 | ENGINE | Ref Recall #23V905: I brought my 2018 Ford Focus into Northside Ford, San Antonio on Tuesday, Jan 6... |
| Jan 5, 2026 | POWER TRAIN | Ford diagnostic revealed transmission friction element stuck in A. The service center mechanic said ... |
| Dec 31, 2025 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | The contact owns a 2018 Ford Focus. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V9... |
| Dec 23, 2025 | ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | The malfunctioned component Engine Oil Pump failed while driving on highway causing the vehicle to b... |
| Dec 18, 2025 | ENGINE | I was driving on a major road at about 40mph. The oil light unexpectedly came on and I experienced a... |
| Dec 12, 2025 | POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE | Vehicle experienced a highway-speed overheat and automatic engine shutdown. Inspection revealed anti... |
| Dec 5, 2025 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | The contact owns a 2018 Ford Focus. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V9... |
| Nov 30, 2025 | ENGINE | I was driving on a 40mph road, went to pass someone and touched the gas to do so and the car shudder... |
| Nov 19, 2025 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | My 2018 Ford Focus with DPS6 PowerShift transmission exhibits documented defect symptoms: shuddering... |
| Nov 17, 2025 | POWER TRAIN | The contact owns a 2018 Ford Focus. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, t... |