KnownCarProblemsFord Focus Problems by Year
Owners have filed 22,093 complaints with NHTSA about the Ford Focus since the 2000 model year. The years with the most are 2012, 2000, 2014. The most common problem overall: transmission.
Counts are not adjusted for sales: popular years collect more complaints, and recent years have had less time to.
Ford Focus problems by model year
| Year | Complaints | Top problem | Recalls | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 Focus | 837 | Engine | 7 | 15 |
| 2017 Focus | 899 | Transmission | 10 | 18 |
| 2016 Focus | 1,183 | Transmission | 10 | 27 |
| 2015 Focus | 1,022 | Transmission | 9 | 31 |
| 2014 Focus | 2,604 | Transmission | 12 | 68 |
| 2013 Focus | 2,112 | Transmission | 11 | 49 |
| 2012 Focus | 3,770 | Transmission | 7 | 107 |
| 2011 Focus | 113 | Electrical | 0 | 8 |
| 2010 Focus | 287 | Engine | 0 | 22 |
| 2009 Focus | 229 | Electrical | 0 | 26 |
| 2008 Focus | 250 | Electrical | 1 | 21 |
| 2007 Focus | 391 | Air bags | 0 | 60 |
| 2006 Focus | 205 | Electrical | 0 | 23 |
| 2005 Focus | 441 | Electrical | 1 | 43 |
| 2004 Focus | 387 | Electrical | 1 | 34 |
| 2003 Focus | 977 | Electrical | 1 | 52 |
| 2002 Focus | 939 | Electrical | 1 | 82 |
| 2001 Focus | 1,761 | Electrical | 7 | 172 |
| 2000 Focus | 3,686 | Electrical | 11 | 248 |
89 recalls in total across these years. Years with fewer than 25 complaints have no separate page.
Questions about the Ford Focus
- What years of the Ford Focus have the most problems?
- By owner complaints to NHTSA: 2012 (3,770), 2000 (3,686), 2014 (2,604).
- What is the most common problem with the Ford Focus?
- Across all model years, owners complain most about the transmission (6,804), electrical (4,340), engine (3,568).
- Which Ford Focus years have the fewest complaints?
- Among model years at least four years old: 2011 (113), 2006 (205), 2009 (229). Fewer complaints can also mean fewer cars sold, so compare with sales before you decide.