2017 Ford Focus recalls

10 safety recalls on file with NHTSA. Updated Nov 5, 2026.

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

All recalls

26V376000 · 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 926V369000 · Ford Motor CompanyFuel System, Gasoline recallThe Canister Purge Valve (CPV) may malfunction, causing the engine to stall unexpectedly while driving.Fuel systemFree software update258KunitsJun 926V011000 · 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 1526V012000 · 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 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 202319V515000 · 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 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 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 2016