Ford Focus: recalls & VIN check
The Focus was Ford's compact staple, offering nimble handling and strong fuel economy in a widely-available used package.
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The data below is for a representative 2018model year. Enter the VIN of the exact car you’re looking at for its own decoded specs and recall history — free.
2018 Focus recalls (7)
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE
18V735000Ford 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 malfunction, possibly causing excessive vacuum in fuel vapor management system.
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
18V845000Ford 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. The clutch may fracture, resulting in damage to the transmission assembly and possibly a transmission fluid leak.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION:PUMP
23V905000Ford 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.
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ENGINE BLOCK HEATER
26V011000Ford 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 block heater may crack and develop a coolant leak, causing it to short circuit when the block heater is plugged in.
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ENGINE BLOCK HEATER
26V012000Ford 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 is plugged in.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:EVAPORATIVE EMISSIONS:CANISTER
26V369000Ford 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 unexpectedly while driving.
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
26V376000Ford 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 transmission assembly and possibly a transmission fluid leak.
Owner complaints (821)
Owners filed 821 complaints with NHTSA for the 2018 Ford Focus. These are unverified owner reports, but recurring themes are worth asking a seller about.
What Ontario buyers should watch on a used Focus
Some Focus models with the automated-manual transmission drew complaints about shifting behaviour, so test the transmission carefully and confirm any related service was completed.
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Recall, rating and complaint data is sourced from NHTSA public databases for a representative 2018 model year and may differ for other years and trims. Ontario VIN Checkis independent and not affiliated with the manufacturer, ServiceOntario or the Government of Ontario. Always verify open recalls and a vehicle’s specific history before purchase.