The Lemon IndexFord Focus recalls.
Every NHTSA recall campaign for the 2001–2018 Ford Focus, newest first. Each one is listed once, with the model years it covers.
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Park-it warnings 1
NHTSA flagged these: don't drive the car, or park it outside, until the fix is done.
- Steering · recall issued Aug 2014 · model year 2014 Park it: don't drive
The affected vehicles may have steering gears that were incorrectly assembled.
508 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 14V514000
Every recall 40
4 filed in the last 12 months. A new recall has had the least time to be fixed, so it's the one most likely still open on a used car.
- Fuel system, gasoline · recall issued Jun 2026 · model years 2012–2018 New: most likely still open
The Canister Purge Valve (CPV) may malfunction, causing the engine to stall unexpectedly while driving.
257,868 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 26V369000
- Transmission & drivetrain · recall issued Jun 2026 · model years 2015–2018 New: most likely still open
The clutch may fracture, resulting in damage to the transmission assembly and possibly a transmission fluid leak.
5,252 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 26V376000
- Equipment · recall issued Jan 2026 · model years 2013–2018 2.0L engines only New: most likely still open
The engine block heater may crack and develop a coolant leak, causing it to short circuit when the block heater is plugged in.
116,672 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 26V011000
- Equipment · recall issued Jan 2026 · model years 2016–2018 New: most likely still open
The engine block heater may crack and develop a coolant leak, causing it to short circuit when the block heater is plugged in.
2,403 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 26V012000
- Engine · recall issued Dec 2023 · model years 2016–2018
The oil pump drive belt or drive belt tensioner may fail, resulting in a loss of engine oil pressure.
139,730 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 23V905000
- Latches/locks/linkages · recall issued Jun 2020 · model years 2012–2015
These vehicles were previously recalled and repaired under recalls 15V-246, 16V-643 or 17V-210, however the repair may not have been completed properly.
2,147,323 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 20V331000
- Fuel system, gasoline · recall issued Jul 2019 · model years 2012–2014, 2017 2.0L engines only
The affected vehicles did not have the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) updated as intended.
57,488 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 19V515000
- Transmission & drivetrain · recall issued Nov 2018 · model years 2016–2018 1.0L engines only
The clutch may fracture, resulting in damage to the transmission assembly and possibly a transmission fluid leak.
2,828 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 18V845000
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- Fuel system, gasoline · recall issued Oct 2018 · model years 2012–2018
The Canister Purge Valve (CPV) may malfunction, possibly causing excessive vacuum in fuel vapor management system.
1,282,596 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 18V735000
- Transmission & drivetrain · recall issued Mar 2018 · model years 2015–2016 1.6L engines only
Also included are four 2017 Ford Focus vehicles that had clutch replacements with potentially affected parts.
5,361 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 18V169000
- Seat belts · recall issued Aug 2017 · model year 2017
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 back having reduced strength.
698 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 17V528000
- Body structure · recall issued Jan 2017 · model year 2016
The floor pan may have improperly welded left-hand apron joints.
17 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 17V052000
- Latches/locks/linkages · recall issued Sep 2016 · model years 2013–2017
The hatchback of the affected vehicles may be unlatched with a single press of the interior latch release button.
64,038 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 16V698000
- Latches/locks/linkages · recall issued Sep 2016 · model years 2012–2015
A component within the door latches may break, preventing the doors from latching and/or leading the driver or a passenger to believe a door is securely closed when, in fact, it is not.
2,046,297 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 16V643000
- Electrical · recall issued Dec 2015 · model years 2013–2014
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).
9,017 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 15V813000
- Electrical · recall issued Jul 2015 · model year 2015
In the affected vehicles, the engine may continue to run after the key or the START/STOP engine button is turned to off.
374,781 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 15V436000
- Fuel system, gasoline · recall issued Jan 2015 · model year 2014
On April 30, 2015, Ford expanded the recall to cover an additional 45,505 vehicles, including certain model year 2014-2015 Ford Transit Connect vehicles manufactured November 11, 2013, to August 29, 2014, 2014-2015 Ford …
54,543 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 15V005000
- Fuel system, gasoline · recall issued Sep 2014 · model year 2014
In the affected vehicles, the Fuel Delivery Module (FDM) may crack between the filter body and the filter cap, possibly resulting in low fuel pressure.
301 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 14V525000
- Steering · recall issued Aug 2014 · model year 2014 Park it: don't drive
The affected vehicles may have steering gears that were incorrectly assembled.
508 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 14V514000
- Electrical · recall issued Aug 2014 · model years 2013–2014 2.0L engines only
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).
133,227 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 14V495000
- Lights · recall issued Aug 2013 · model years 2012–2013
Due to a wiring incompatability, the front side marker lamps may not function.
6,308 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 13V335000
- Latches/locks/linkages · recall issued Mar 2013 · model year 2013
The left rear door child lock was built incorrectly.
5,675 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 13V085000
- Equipment · recall issued Oct 2012 · model years 2012–2013
This recall involves aftermarket parts sold by Yakima Products, Inc. for use on model year 2012 and 2013 Ford Focus vehicles.
440 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 12E035000
- Visibility · recall issued Apr 2012 · model year 2012
FORD IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2012 FOCUS VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM AUGUST 1, 2010, THROUGH OCTOBER 18, 2011.
140,310 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 12V149000
- Equipment · recall issued Feb 2012 · model years 2001–2002, 2004
RIDE CONTROL, LLC (RIDE CONTROL) IS RECALLING CERTAIN READYMOUNT ASSEMBLIES, P/N 746641MT AND 746646MT, WITH CORRESPONDING AFTERMARKET CUSTOMER PART NUMBERS: GABRIEL G56944 AND GABRIEL G56945, AND PRIVATELY BRANDED PARTS…
10,006 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 12E007000
- Lights · recall issued May 2009 · model years 2001–2002, 2004
DECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
- Lights · recall issued Apr 2009 · model years 2001–2002
SABERSPORT IS RECALLING 16,270 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES.
- Lights · recall issued Aug 2008 · model years 2001–2002, 2004, 2006, 2008
K2 MOTOR IS RECALLING 1,921 AFTERMARKET HEADLAMPS OF VARIOUS MODELS SOLD FOR USE ON THE ABOVE LISTED VEHICLES.
- Airbags · recall issued Nov 2007 · model year 2008
CERTAIN VEHICLES FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS SPECIFIED IN FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 208, 'OCCUPANT CRASH PROTECTION.' THE DRIVER AIR BAG MODULE MAY NOT HAVE BEEN PROPERLY ASSEMBLED.
- Fuel system, gasoline · recall issued Jun 2006 · model years 2002, 2004, 2006
CERTAIN AFTERMARKET FUEL FILTERS SOLD UNDER THE PUROLATOR BRAND NAME, P/N F65277, SHIPPED FROM JANUARY 16 THROUGH JUNE 2, 2006, FOR USE ON THE ABOVE LISTED PASSENGER VEHICLES.
- Lights · recall issued May 2006 · model years 2001–2002
CERTAIN CK MOTORSPORTS COMBINATION HEADLIGHTS, CLEAR CORNER, BUMPER, AND SIDE MARKER LIGHTS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON THE PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE.
- Lights · recall issued Mar 2006 · model years 2001–2002, 2004
CERTAIN PRO-A MOTORS CORNER LAMPS, TURN SIGNALS, AND HEADLIGHTS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE.
- Latches/locks/linkages · recall issued Feb 2005 · model years 2001–2002, 2004
CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES WITH FOUR OR FIVE DOORS AND ORIGINALLY SOLD IN OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN CONNECTICUT, DELAWARE, ILLINOIS, INDIANA, IOWA, MAINE, MARYLAND, MASSACHUSETTS, MICHIGAN, MINNESOTA, MISSOURI, NEW HAMP…
- Fuel system, gasoline · recall issued Nov 2003 · model year 2001
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, CONTAMINATION OF THE FILTER IN THE FUEL DELIVERY MODULE (FDM) CAN REDUCE, AND EVENTUALLY BLOCK, THE FLOW OF FUEL TO THE ENGINE.
- Steering · recall issued Nov 2002 · model year 2001
CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES HAVE LOOSE PINCH BOLTS THAT SECURE THE LOWER CONTROL ARM TO THE STEERING KNUCKLE HAVE BEEN REPORTED.
- Electrical · recall issued Nov 2002 · model year 2001
CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH ZETEC ENGINES, LOOSE OR BROKEN ATTACHMENTS AND MISROUTED BATTERY CABLES COULD LEAD TO CABLE INSULATION DAMAGE.
- Wheels · recall issued Nov 2001 · model year 2001
THIS IS NOT A SAFETY RECALL IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE SAFETY ACT.
- Visibility · recall issued Aug 2001 · model year 2001
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS, SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, AND LIGHT AND MEDIUM DUTY PICKUP TRUCKS.
- Seats · recall issued Mar 2001 · model year 2001
PM CERTAIN SEDANS AND WAGONS, THE SEAT BACK RECLINER HANDLE SPRING COULD HAVE BEEN DAMAGED DURING AN IN-PROCESS TEST AND THE OCCUPANT MAY NOTICE A CHUCKING, OR PERCEIVED LOOSENESS OF THE FRONT SEAT BACK, OR THE SEAT BACK…
- Seats · recall issued Dec 2000 · model year 2001
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: STATION WAGONS AND 3-DOOR VEHICLES.
Recalls by model year. Campaigns that cover each year.
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What they fix. Campaigns by system.
Is one open on your Focus?
A recall only matters if it's still open on that exact car. NHTSA's public recall data works by make, model and year, so these lists cover every car of that model year, not one VIN. Whether a recall was already fixed on a particular car is in the automaker's records: type the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or ask any dealer of that brand. The repair is free.
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Questions
How many recalls does the Ford Focus have?
40 recall campaigns across model years 2001–2018, from NHTSA. Many campaigns cover several model years; counted once for every model year they cover (the way each year's page counts them), that's 100.
Which Ford Focus year has the most recalls?
The 2001, with 14 campaigns. 2014: 12, 2013: 12, 2017: 10.
What are most Ford Focus recalls about?
Fuel system, gasoline: 7 of the 40 campaigns. Then lights (6) and latches/locks/linkages (5).
What is the newest Ford Focus recall?
Fuel system, gasoline, filed Jun 2026 (NHTSA 26V369000): The Canister Purge Valve (CPV) may malfunction, causing the engine to stall unexpectedly while driving.
What is the biggest Ford Focus recall?
NHTSA 20V331000 (latches/locks/linkages, Jun 2020) covers 2,147,323 vehicles in all, every model in that campaign. These vehicles were previously recalled and repaired under recalls 15V-246, 16V-643 or 17V-210, however the repair may not have been completed properly.
How do I check if my Ford Focus has an open recall?
Use its VIN: type it at nhtsa.gov/recalls or ask any Ford dealer. Our VIN check decodes it and lists every recall for that model year. Recall repairs are free.
Ford Focus: problems and best years · All Ford recalls · Recall check
Source: NHTSA recall campaigns (api.nhtsa.gov), matched to the model names owners use in NHTSA complaints. Vehicle counts and the "park it" warnings come from NHTSA's recall file, which starts in 2010, so older recalls have no count. A campaign's count covers every make and model in it.
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