Is the 2015 FORD Focus safe to drive?

The 2015 FORD Focus has 1 open safety recall. While the vehicle may still be driven, owners should contact an authorized dealership to schedule free repairs for any outstanding recalls. Some recalls, especially those classified as critical or high severity, may pose significant safety risks.

What is the ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION recall for the 2015 FORD Focus? (Campaign #15V436000)

Your vehicle may have a problem with the ignition system, which could keep the engine running even when you turn off the key or button. This is a safety concern because it could make the car move unintentionally. If the engine keeps running, you could accidentally move the car out of park, which might cause a crash. Ford will fix this problem for you at no cost. They will update the software in your car's computer to make sure the engine turns off properly.

NHTSA Campaign 15V436000 Recall Details

What This Recall Means

Component

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION

What Happened

Your vehicle may have a problem with the ignition system, which could keep the engine running even when you turn off the key or button. This is a safety concern because it could make the car move unintentionally.

Risk if Unfixed

If the engine keeps running, you could accidentally move the car out of park, which might cause a crash.

How to Get This Fixed

Free Fix

Ford will fix this problem for you at no cost. They will update the software in your car's computer to make sure the engine turns off properly.

Is YOUR vehicle affected?

This page lists the models and model years named in NHTSA campaign #15V436000. Matching a model and year on this list does not prove an individual vehicle is affected — some vehicles in an affected model year are never part of the recall population. The authoritative way to know is a VIN check against NHTSA's own records.

Campaign 15V436000

What This Recall Means

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION

How to Get This Fixed

Affected Vehicles

Is YOUR vehicle affected?