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2018 Ford Focus: recalls, problems and warranty extensions

Everything US government records hold on the 2018 Ford Focus as a model. To see how it applies to one car, and to check its mileage and VIN, enter the VIN.

7Safety recalls
837Owner complaints to NHTSA
5Defect investigations
5/5NHTSA overall crash rating

Most-reported problems

What 2018 Ford Focus owners report most often to NHTSA, and the mileage where most reports fall.

Power Train319Most reports between 30k and 90k miles
Engine232Most reports between 30k and 80k miles
Fuel/Propulsion System132Most reports between 20k and 60k miles
Engine And Engine Cooling124Most reports between 50k and 90k miles
Unknown Or Other78Most reports between 0 and 50k miles
Fuel System65
Your VIN report marks where your car's odometer sits on each of these ranges.

Safety recalls

Recalls issued for the 2018 Ford Focus. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

  • Fuel System, Gasoline: StorageOct 2018 · Campaign 18V735000
  • Power Train: Manual TransmissionNov 2018 · Campaign 18V845000
  • Engine And Engine Cooling: EngineDec 2023 · Campaign 23V905000
  • Equipment: ElectricalJan 2026 · Campaign 26V011000
  • Equipment: ElectricalJan 2026 · Campaign 26V012000
  • Fuel System, Gasoline: StorageJun 2026 · Campaign 26V369000
  • Power Train: Manual TransmissionJun 2026 · Campaign 26V376000
Whether a recall was done is shown by the dealer or NHTSA's recall lookup. Your report lists each one with the risk and the fix.

Defect investigations

NHTSA investigations that include this model.

  • Timing Belt FailureEA26004 · opened Jul 2026 · open
  • Timing Belt FailurePE25020 · opened Dec 2025 · closed Jul 2026
  • Oil Pump FailurePE23015 · opened Sep 2023 · closed Feb 2024
  • Loss of Motive PowerRQ23006 · opened Sep 2023 · closed Dec 2024
  • Pedestrian alert soundsDP22005 · opened Jan 2023 · closed Aug 2023

Sources: NHTSA recalls, owner complaints, NCAP crash ratings, manufacturer communications and defect investigations. Model-level data: individual cars may differ.