NHTSA Data Explorer

Ford Focus

Data refreshed May 30, 2026

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Complaints

22,177

Active records

Recalls

48

Active records

TSBs

802

Active records

Filing history

Monthly totals over the last 20 years. Click a legend item to show or hide that series.

Reported severity

Based on consumer complaints filed since 2000. Recalls and TSBs do not include severity data.

Deaths

35

Injuries

904

Crashes

1,109

Fires

290

Top reported issues — Ford Focus

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Operating state

10,723

Transmission/drivetrain behavior

5,787

Vibration/harshness

4,667

Condition issue

4,552

Performance issue

4,512

Engine behavior

4,245

Reporting mechanism

3,724

Noise

2,383

Steering behavior

2,094

Access/entry issue

1,882

Starting behavior

1,759

Safety restraint issue

1,155

Thermal issue

1,000

Safety restraint behavior

825

Fluid issue

595

Braking behavior

561

Electrical issue

508

Recent change

475

Powering on/off behavior

404

Infotainment behavior

380

Driver assistance issue

326

Lighting behavior

320

Ride/handling behavior

292

Smell

194

Wiper/washer behavior

192

HVAC behavior

100

Electrified system issue

29

Communication/network issue

21

Charging behavior

3

Recent filings

The 10 most recent filings for each type.

2016 FORD FOCUS

Filed May 26, 2026


We bought this vehicle from Carvana in February 2023. Since very early on owning this vehicle, the engine hesitated and stuttered when trying to shift from first to second gear, and would lunge forward slightly. In December 2024, I received a letter from Ford Motor Company about a customer satisfaction program, Campaign 24N07. The letter addressed the symptoms my vehicle exhibited, including engine hesitation, engine running rough, and engine stalling at low speeds, though the check engine…

2009 FORD FOCUS

Filed May 24, 2026


Crash

incident [XXX], Parking in front of Physical Therapy clinic, suddenly the motor revved and car shot across the sidewalk and went through the wall of the clinic. No one was there and no one was hurt. Insurance was notified. (Hartford) Googling Auro malfunctions for Ford Focus, I come across several things which could have malfunctioned and caused unpredictable acceleration. Car had within 2 weeks had been to automotive shop for maintenance. I think this was a serious malfunction and…

2014 FORD FOCUS

Filed May 23, 2026


hello my name is [XXX] and I bought this 2014 Ford focus from a private dealer without being told what was wrong with the car for 4100 dollars and since I have had it it's been giving me problems it has a salvaged title.also it sounds like the inside of the hood is gurgling water ,sometimes it won't go in to reverse,it has a hard start the tcm module needs to be replaced and I guess it has something to do with the check engine light going off and turning back on every other day something…

2016 FORD FOCUS

Filed May 21, 2026


My car Transmission dual clutch went out in 2024. Car makes a loud winding noise car hesitate when stops Yes,confirmed by dealership and Coleman's transmission. Yes, by the manufacturer. No warning lamps or messages.

2013 FORD FOCUS

Filed May 20, 2026


Transmission problems and my car is still under 100000 and it’s a 2013 ford focus

2016 FORD FOCUS

Filed May 20, 2026


1 injured
Crash

[XXX] driving her 2016 ford focus hit me [XXX] she claims her btakes did not work hitting multiple times she hit me so hard her car flew many feet back. I believe her car was defective it was alittle snowy but nothing bad. [XXX] said her brakes did not work at all. Me and multiple cars were able to come to complete stop with no skidding i have toyota rav4. I think her car might have been told my car needed repairs. I was severely injured severe permanent concussion brain neck back shoulder…

2017 FORD FOCUS

Filed May 19, 2026


The symptoms are shuddering (driving and turning corners), delayed acceleration and bouncing from a stop. This has been recalled and the clutch will never stop performing this way. This is the 3rd time I have had an issue. Researching this online, I have found that it is a federal law that it must be fixed free of charge. Dealership has refused to work with me. WHAT DO I DO NOW?

2014 FORD FOCUS

Filed May 19, 2026


The contact owns a 2014 Ford Focus. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, an abnormal sound was heard coming from the vehicle with the powertrain and clutch warning lights illuminated. The contact also stated that the vehicle failed to shift into reverse. The dealer was contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 129,000.

2013 FORD FOCUS

Filed May 17, 2026


While driving home from work, I was attempting to accelerate my RPMs showed 4000. However, my speed did not match the car. He hesitated and was doing a lot of jerking after I got home turned off the car turned it back on my check engine light came on and it threw a code P07A5.

2018 FORD FOCUS

Filed May 15, 2026


Last July my car was overheating and breaking down as I was driving on I4 to work one morning which it overheated and broke down which was the precursor the last time My engine blew in December 2024 which the engine was already repaired January 2022 (Dumphy Ford,Pa), December 2022 (Tropical Ford, Fl) then I got notices there is a recall with the oil pump and belt since February 2023 however the remedy parts were not available and kept getting notices that the parts would be in by fall 2024…

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Updated May 30, 2026. Refreshed nightly.