Ford Focus recalls

23 safety recalls on file with NHTSA, including 1 with a do-not-drive warning. Updated Nov 5, 2026.

This list covers the model as a whole. Not every vehicle is affected by every recall; only the official NHTSA VIN lookup or a dealer can confirm yours.

Latest recalls

26V369000 · Ford Motor CompanyFuel System, Gasoline recallThe Canister Purge Valve (CPV) may malfunction, causing the engine to stall unexpectedly while driving.Fuel systemFree software update258KunitsJun 926V376000 · Ford Motor CompanyPower Train recallThe clutch may fracture, resulting in damage to the transmission assembly and possibly a transmission fluid leak.Engine & powertrainFree software update5,252unitsJun 926V012000 · Ford Motor CompanyEquipment recallThe engine block heater may crack and develop a coolant leak, causing it to short circuit when the block heater is plugged in.EquipmentFree replacement2,403unitsJan 1526V011000 · Ford Motor CompanyEquipment recallThe engine block heater may crack and develop a coolant leak, causing it to short circuit when the block heater is plugged in.EquipmentFree replacement117KunitsJan 1523V905000 · Ford Motor CompanyEngine And Engine Cooling recallThe oil pump drive belt or drive belt tensioner may fail, resulting in a loss of engine oil pressure.Engine & powertrainFree replacement140KunitsDec 202320V331000 · Ford Motor CompanyLatches/locks/linkages recallThese vehicles were previously recalled and repaired under recalls 15V-246, 16V-643 or 17V-210, however the repair may not have…Body & latchesFree replacement2.1MunitsJun 202019V515000 · Ford Motor CompanyFuel System, Gasoline recallThe affected vehicles did not have the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) updated as intended.Fuel systemSoftware update57KunitsJul 201918V845000 · Ford Motor CompanyPower Train recallThe clutch may fracture, resulting in damage to the transmission assembly and possibly a transmission fluid leak.Engine & powertrainFree software update2,828unitsNov 201818V735000 · Ford Motor CompanyFuel System, Gasoline recallThe Canister Purge Valve (CPV) may malfunction, possibly causing excessive vacuum in fuel vapor management system.Fuel systemSoftware update1.3MunitsOct 201818V169000 · Ford Motor CompanyPower Train recallAlso included are four 2017 Ford Focus vehicles that had clutch replacements with potentially affected parts.Engine & powertrainFree software update5,361unitsMar 201817V528000 · Ford Motor CompanySeat Belts recallThe rear left side seat back frame may have an insufficient weld between the outboard pivot bracket and the pivot nut joint…Seats & beltsFree replacement698unitsAug 201717V052000 · Ford Motor CompanyStructure recallThe floor pan may have improperly welded left-hand apron joints.Body & latchesFree repair17unitsJan 201716V698000 · Ford Motor CompanyLatches/locks/linkages recallThe hatchback of the affected vehicles may be unlatched with a single press of the interior latch release button.Body & latchesFree software update64KunitsSep 201616V643000 · Ford Motor CompanyLatches/locks/linkages recallA component within the door latches may break, preventing the doors from latching and/or leading the driver or a passenger to…Body & latchesFree replacement2.0MunitsSep 201615V813000 · Ford Motor CompanyElectrical System recallInsufficient compression in the engine wiring harness splices to the Manifold Absolute Pressure (MAP) sensor may provide…ElectricalFree replacement9,017unitsDec 201515V436000 · Ford Motor CompanyElectrical System recallIn the affected vehicles, the engine may continue to run after the key or the START/STOP engine button is turned to off.ElectricalFree software update375KunitsJul 201515V005000 · Ford Motor CompanyFuel System, Gasoline recallOn April 30, 2015, Ford expanded the recall to cover an additional 45,505 vehicles, including certain model year 2014-2015 Ford…Fuel systemFree replacement55KunitsJan 201514V525000 · Ford Motor CompanyFuel System, Gasoline recallIn the affected vehicles, the Fuel Delivery Module (FDM) may crack between the filter body and the filter cap, possibly resulting…Fuel systemFree replacement301unitsSep 201414V514000 · Ford Motor CompanySteering recallThe affected vehicles may have steering gears that were incorrectly assembled.Do not driveSteering & suspensionFree replacement508unitsAug 201414V495000 · Ford Motor CompanyElectrical System recallInsufficient compression in the engine wiring harness splices to the Manifold Absolute Pressure (MAP) sensor may provide…ElectricalFree replacement133KunitsAug 201413V335000 · Ford Motor CompanyExterior Lighting recallDue to a wiring incompatability, the front side marker lamps may not function.Camera, lights & visibilityFree repair6,308unitsAug 201313V085000 · Ford Motor CompanyLatches/locks/linkages recallThe left rear door child lock was built incorrectly.Body & latchesFree replacement5,675unitsMar 201312V149000 · Ford Motor CompanyVisibility recallA seal in the wiring harness connector to the passenger side wiper motor may be missing.Camera, lights & visibilityFree replacement140KunitsApr 2012