Ford Focus recalls
22 recall campaigns since 2013 include the Ford Focus. Choose a model year to see only the recalls that cover it.
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Most recalled parts
Fuel system, gasoline (5), Latches/locks/linkages (4), Power train (3), Electrical system (3), Equipment (2) among the latest campaigns.
Latest recalls
- 2013–2018 Ford Focus, Fusion recall: Power train: manual transmission
June 9, 2026 · Ford Motor Company · Campaign 26V-376Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Focus and 2013-2016 Fusion vehicles previously repaired incorrectly under recall numbers 18V169 and 18V845. The clutch may fracture, resulting in damage to the…
- 2012–2018 Ford Focus recall: Fuel system, gasoline: storage, evaporative emissions, canister
June 9, 2026 · Ford Motor Company · Campaign 26V-369Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2012-2018 Focus vehicles previously repaired incorrectly under recall number 18V735. The Canister Purge Valve (CPV) may malfunction, causing the engine to stall…
- 2016–2024 Ford Explorer, Focus recall: Equipment: electrical, engine block heater
January 15, 2026 · Ford Motor Company · Campaign 26V-012Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Focus, 2019 Explorer, and 2024 Explorer vehicles. The engine block heater may crack and develop a coolant leak, causing it to short circuit when the block heater…
- 2015–2016 Lincoln MKC and 2013–2019 Ford Focus, Escape recall: Equipment: electrical, engine block heater
January 15, 2026 · Ford Motor Company · Campaign 26V-0110L engine. The engine block heater may crack and develop a coolant leak, causing it to short circuit when the block heater is plugged in.
- 2016–2022 Ford Ecosport, Focus recall: Engine and engine cooling: engine, oil/lubrication, pump
December 22, 2023 · Ford Motor Company · Campaign 23V-905Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Ford Focus and 2018-2022 Ford EcoSport vehicles. The oil pump drive belt or drive belt tensioner may fail, resulting in a loss of engine oil pressure.
- 2011–2016 Ford C-Max, Fiesta, Focus and more and 2013–2015 Lincoln MKZ, MKC recall: Latches/locks/linkages: doors, latch
June 8, 2020 · Ford Motor Company · Campaign 20V-331Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2011-2014 Fiesta, 2013-2014 Fusion, 2015 Mustang, 2013-2015 Escape and C-Max, 2012-2015 Focus, 2014-2016 Transit Connect, 2013-2014 Lincoln MKZ, and 2015 MKC vehicles.…
- 2012–2017 Ford Focus recall: Fuel system, gasoline: storage, evaporative emissions, canister
July 5, 2019 · Ford Motor Company · Campaign 19V-5150L GTDI engines, previously recalled under 18V-735. The affected vehicles did not have the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) updated as intended.
- 2016–2018 Ford Focus recall: Power train: manual transmission
November 28, 2018 · Ford Motor Company · Campaign 18V-8450L Fox GTDI engine and a 6-speed manual transmission. The clutch may fracture, resulting in damage to the transmission assembly and possibly a transmission fluid leak.
- 2012–2018 Ford Focus recall: Fuel system, gasoline: storage, evaporative emissions, canister
October 22, 2018 · Ford Motor Company · Campaign 18V-7350L GTDI engine. The Canister Purge Valve (CPV) may malfunction, possibly causing excessive vacuum in fuel vapor management system.
- 2013–2016 Ford Focus, Fusion recall: Power train: manual transmission
March 12, 2018 · Ford Motor Company · Campaign 18V-1690L GTDI engine and 6-speed manual transmission. Also included are four 2017 Ford Focus vehicles that had clutch replacements with potentially affected parts.
- 2017 Ford Focus recall: Seats: mid/rear assembly
August 28, 2017 · Ford Motor Company · Campaign 17V-528Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2017 Focus vehicles. The rear left side seat back frame may have an insufficient weld between the outboard pivot bracket and the pivot nut joint, resulting in the seat…
- 2016 Ford C-Max, Focus recall: Structure: body
January 24, 2017 · Ford Motor Company · Campaign 17V-052Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2016 Focus and C-Max vehicles. The floor pan may have improperly welded left-hand apron joints.
- 2013–2017 Ford Focus recall: Latches/locks/linkages: hatchback/liftgate, lock
September 28, 2016 · Ford Motor Company · Campaign 16V-698Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2013-2017 Ford Focus hatchback vehicles manufactured February 14, 2012, to August 26, 2016 and equipped with a manual transmission. The hatchback of the…
- 2012–2016 Ford Mustang, Escape, Transit Connect and more and 2015 Lincoln MKC recall: Latches/locks/linkages: doors, latch
September 6, 2016 · Ford Motor Company · Campaign 16V-643Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2012-2015 Ford Focus, 2013-2015 Ford Escape and Ford C-MAX, 2015 Lincoln MKC and Ford Mustang, and 2014-2016 Ford Transit Connect vehicles. A component within…
- 2013–2014 Ford Focus, Escape recall: Electrical system: wiring
December 2, 2015 · Ford Motor Company · Campaign 15V-813Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2013 Escape vehicles manufactured January 11, 2012, to April 1, 2013, and 2013-2014 Focus ST vehicles manufactured May 03, 2012, to October 14, 2013.…
- 2015 Ford Focus, C-Max, Escape recall: Electrical system: ignition
July 8, 2015 · Ford Motor Company · Campaign 15V-436Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2015 Ford Escape vehicles manufactured April 1, 2014, to June 12, 2015, Ford Focus vehicles manufactured June 17, 2014, to June 12, 2015, and Ford C-Max…
- 2014–2015 Ford Focus, Escape, Fiesta and more and 2015 Lincoln MKC recall: Fuel system, gasoline: delivery, fuel pump
January 9, 2015 · Ford Motor Company · Campaign 15V-005Ford Motor Company (Ford) notified the agency on January 8, 2015, that they are recalling certain model year 2014 Ford Escape vehicles manufactured April 15, 2014, to May 8, 2014, and 2015 Lincoln MKC vehicles…
- 2014 Ford Escape, Focus and 2015 Lincoln MKC recall: Fuel system, gasoline: delivery
September 2, 2014 · Ford Motor Company · Campaign 14V-525Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2014 Ford Focus vehicles manufactured May 1, 2014, to May 24, 2014, 2014 Ford Escape vehicles manufactured on June 6, 2014, and 2015 Lincoln MKC vehicles…
- 2014 Ford C-Max, Focus recall: Steering
August 22, 2014 · Ford Motor Company · Campaign 14V-514 Do not driveFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2014 Focus and C-Max vehicles manufactured August 8, 2014, to August 15, 2014. The affected vehicles may have steering gears that were incorrectly assembled.
- 2013–2014 Ford Focus, Escape recall: Electrical system: wiring
August 11, 2014 · Ford Motor Company · Campaign 14V-4950 liter engines. Insufficient compression in the engine wiring harness splices to the Manifold Absolute Pressure (MAP) sensor may provide incorrect signals to the powertrain control module (PCM).
- 2012–2013 Ford Focus recall: Exterior lighting
August 1, 2013 · Ford Motor Company · Campaign 13V-335Ford is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 Focus BEV vehicles equipped with High Intensity Discharge (HID) headlights, manufactured September 15, 2011, through May 6, 2013; and model year 2013 Focus ST vehicles…
- 2013 Ford Redundant C-Max Hybrid, Focus, Escape recall: Latches/locks/linkages
March 7, 2013 · Ford Motor Company · Campaign 13V-085Ford is recalling certain model year 2013 Focus and C-Max vehicles built from November 16, 2012, through November 21, 2012; and model year 2013 Escape vehicles manufactured from November 14, 2012, through November 21…
Frequently asked questions
How many recalls has the Ford Focus had?
NHTSA lists 22 recall campaigns since 2013 that include the Ford Focus, across 7 model years (2012–2018).
Which Ford Focus model year has the most recalls?
The 2014 Ford Focus appears in the most campaigns (12). Counts reflect how many recalls include that year, not how many cars were affected.
How do I check my Ford Focus for recalls?
Use the free VIN lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls. A campaign applies only to certain vehicles, so a model-year match is not enough.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recall data for passenger vehicles, recalls since 2013, shown as published. This site is independent and not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and follow your manufacturer’s notice. Terms and disclaimer.