Recalls by ModelFord Focus recalls and problems by year
Since 2000 the Ford Focus has 36 recall campaigns and 22,102 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The model years with the most complaints are 2012, 2000, 2014.
36recalls
22,102complaints
1do-not-drive / park-outside recalls
Complaints by model year
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by model year. Darker bars: the three years with the most complaints. Click a bar to open that year.
Recalls by model year
Most reported problem areas, all years
Power Train6,805
Electrical System4,341
Engine3,575
Fuel System2,678
Steering2,100
Unknown or other1,544
Service Brakes1,058
Every model year
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 7 | 839 | 15 | 3 | 11 |
| 2017 | 10 | 900 | 18 | 2 | 16 |
| 2016 | 10 | 1,185 | 27 | 2 | 24 |
| 2015 | 9 | 1,022 | 31 | 4 | 28 |
| 2014 | 12 | 2,606 | 68 | 9 | 46 |
| 2013 | 11 | 2,112 | 49 | 12 | 28 |
| 2012 | 7 | 3,772 | 107 | 15 | 88 |
| 2011 | 0 | 113 | 8 | 0 | 10 |
| 2010 | 0 | 287 | 22 | 4 | 19 |
| 2009 | 0 | 229 | 26 | 2 | 21 |
| 2008 | 1 | 250 | 21 | 0 | 20 |
| 2007 | 0 | 391 | 60 | 7 | 75 |
| 2006 | 0 | 205 | 23 | 3 | 19 |
| 2005 | 1 | 441 | 43 | 9 | 41 |
| 2004 | 1 | 387 | 34 | 13 | 34 |
| 2003 | 1 | 977 | 52 | 17 | 51 |
| 2002 | 1 | 939 | 82 | 20 | 78 |
| 2001 | 7 | 1,761 | 172 | 47 | 136 |
| 2000 | 11 | 3,686 | 248 | 118 | 154 |
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Questions
What is the worst year for the Ford Focus?
By owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2012 (3,772), 2000 (3,686), 2014 (2,606) model years have the most. More vehicles sold also means more complaints, so compare neighbouring years too.