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FORD Focus Recall Statistics

Original analysis of recall history, risk grades, and safety trends.

128
Total Recalls
6.4
Avg per Year Above brand average (2.3)
20
Years Tracked

Recalls by Year

2000
18 A-
2001
14 B+
2002
8 C
2003
7 C
2004
6 D+
2005
5 D+
2006
2 D
2007
2 D
2008
2 F
2009
0
2010
0
2011
0
2012
8 A
2013
12 A+
2014
12 A+
2015
8 A+
2016
9 A+
2017
9 A+
2018
6 A+
2019
0

Most Common Components

EXTERIOR LIGHTING
29
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
28
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
20
EQUIPMENT
17
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
8
POWER TRAIN
5
WHEELS
3
VISIBILITY
3
STEERING
3
SEATS
3

Most Severe Recalls

Critical

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE — The Canister Purge Valve in your 2012-2018 Ford Focus is like a valve that helps remove bad fumes from your fuel tank. It might not work properly, causing problems with the fuel sy…

Critical

POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION — The clutch in your 2016-2018 Ford Focus with a 1.0L engine and 6-speed manual transmission is a critical part that connects and disconnects the engine from the transmission. If it …

Critical

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION:PUMP — The oil pump drive belt and tensioner in your Ford Focus or EcoSport help keep your engine lubricated. In some 2016-2022 models, these parts could fail, causing your engine to run …

Critical

EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ENGINE BLOCK HEATER — Your vehicle's engine block heater is a component that warms up your engine before you start driving. In some affected 2013-2018 Focus, 2013-2019 Escape, and 2015-2016 MKC models w…

Critical

EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ENGINE BLOCK HEATER — 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 wa…

Worst Years (Most Recalls)

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