Is the 2018 FORD Focus safe to drive?

The 2018 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 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ENGINE BLOCK HEATER recall for the 2018 FORD Focus? (Campaign #26V012000)

The engine block heater in your vehicle is a component that warms up your engine on cold days. It's located inside the engine block and is usually plugged in when you need extra warmth. If the block heater cracks and develops a leak, it could create a short circuit and increase the risk of a fire. This could happen when you plug it in on a cold day. Your Ford dealer will replace the faulty block heater with a new one at no cost to you. You should also avoid plugging in your block heater until the repair is done to prevent any potential risks. Once the final remedy is available, you'll receive another notice with instructions on how to proceed.

NHTSA Campaign 26V012000 Recall Details

What This Recall Means

Component

EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ENGINE BLOCK HEATER

What Happened

The engine block heater in your vehicle is a component that warms up your engine on cold days. It's located inside the engine block and is usually plugged in when you need extra warmth.

Risk if Unfixed

If the block heater cracks and develops a leak, it could create a short circuit and increase the risk of a fire. This could happen when you plug it in on a cold day.

How to Get This Fixed

Free Fix

Your Ford dealer will replace the faulty block heater with a new one at no cost to you. You should also avoid plugging in your block heater until the repair is done to prevent any potential risks. Once the final remedy is available, you'll receive another notice with instructions on how to proceed.

Is YOUR vehicle affected?

This page lists the models and model years named in NHTSA campaign #26V012000. 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 26V012000

What This Recall Means

EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ENGINE BLOCK HEATER

How to Get This Fixed

Affected Vehicles

Is YOUR vehicle affected?