Ford Focus — Electrical
High risk
Jan 9, 2026
Model years: 2016, 2017, 2018
On certain vehicles, the engine block heater could leak coolant. If this happens, the block heater could short circuit when it's plugged in.
Also affects: Ford Bronco, Ford Bronco Sport, Ford Escape, Ford Explorer, Ford Maverick
Ford Focus — Electrical
High risk
Jan 9, 2026
Model years: 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018
Issue: On certain vehicles, the engine block heater could leak coolant. If this happens, the block heater could short circuit when it's plugged in. Note: This recall only affects c
Also affects: Ford Escape, Lincoln Mkc
Ford Focus — Engine
High risk
Dec 22, 2023
Model years: 2016, 2017, 2018
Issue: On certain vehicles, the engine oil pump tensioner and/or the engine oil pump drive belt could fail and cause a loss of engine oil pressure. If this happens, the engine coul
Also affects: Ford Ecosport
Ford Focus — Other
High risk
Aug 21, 2019
Model years: 2012, 2013, 2014
This recall is for aftermarket replacement rear window glass produced by Vitro Automotriz. Certain rear window glass may not have been properly tempered. If the window breaks, the
Also affects: Buick Rainier, Buick Terraza, Cadillac Escalade, Cadillac Escalade Esv, Chevrolet Equinox
Ford Focus — Fuel System
High risk
Jul 8, 2019
Model years: 2012, 2013, 2014
On certain vehicles repaired under recall 2018-577 (Ford Recall #18S32), the software for the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) was not properly updated. As a result, a second repair
Ford Focus — Powertrain
High risk
Dec 3, 2018
Model years: 2016, 2017, 2018
On certain vehicles equipped with a 1.0 L GTDI engine and 6-speed manual transmission, repeated high energy clutch slip can lead to premature clutch lining wear, reducing the mecha
Ford Focus — Fuel System
High risk
Oct 23, 2018
Model years: 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018
On certain vehicles, the Canister Purge Valve (CPV) may stick open and cause excessive vacuum in the fuel system that could deform the fuel tank. If this were to occur, it could ca
Ford Focus — Electrical
High risk
Aug 23, 2018
Model years: 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015
Certain plug-in hybrid and electric vehicles were supplied with a 120V convenience charge cord that may be susceptible to overheating if there is a poor connection at the electrica
Also affects: Ford Fusion, Ford C-Max
Ford Focus — Powertrain
High risk
Mar 14, 2018
Model years: 2015, 2016
On certain vehicles equipped with 1.0L GTDI or 1.6L GTDI engines and manual transmissions, repeated high energy clutch slip can lead to premature clutch lining wear, reducing the m
Also affects: Ford Fusion
Ford Focus — Seats And Restraints
High risk
Aug 30, 2017
Model years: 2017
Certain vehicles may fail to conform to Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (CMVSS) 207 - Anchorage of Seats and CMVSS 210 – Seat Belt Anchorages. During vehicle assembly, the wel
Ford Focus — Structure
High risk
Jan 25, 2017
Model years: 2016
On certain vehicles the floor pan may have been built with improperly welded left hand body apron joints. As a result the vehicle would have reduced front-end structural integrity,
Ford Focus — Structure
High risk
Sep 27, 2016
Model years: 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017
Certain vehicles equipped with manual transmissions fail to conform to Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (CMVSS) 206 – Door Lock and Door Retention Components. The rear hatchbac
Ford Focus — Structure
High risk
Sep 6, 2016
Model years: 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015
On certain vehicles, the pawl spring tab in the side door latch could break. This condition typically will prevent the door from latching. In certain situations where the door is a
Also affects: Ford C-Max, Ford Escape, Ford Mustang, Ford Transit Connect, Lincoln Mkc
Ford Focus — Powertrain
High risk
Jun 28, 2016
Model years: 2015, 2016
On certain Focus Electric vehicles, there may be increased friction and excessive wear of the differential pinion gear shaft due to an error in manufacturing. This could result in
Ford Focus — Engine
High risk
Jul 2, 2015
Model years: 2015
Certain vehicles may fail to conform to Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (CMVSS) 114 - Theft Protection and Rollaway Prevention. It may be possible for the engine to continue t
Also affects: Ford C-Max, Ford Escape
Ford Focus — Fuel System
High risk
Apr 28, 2015
Model years: 2014
On certain vehicles, improper nickel plating of certain fuel pump internal components could contaminate the pump, potentially resulting in an inoperative fuel pump. This could resu
Also affects: Ford Edge, Ford Escape, Ford Fiesta, Ford Transit Connect
Ford Focus — Fuel System
High risk
Sep 4, 2014
Model years: 2014
On certain vehicles, cracks may develop between the fuel delivery module filter housing and cap, causing a low fuel pressure condition. Low fuel pressure could result in engine sta
Ford Focus — Steering
High risk
Aug 22, 2014
Model years: 2014
On certain vehicles, the steering gear may have been manufactured with an insufficient number of ball bearings. This could affect steering system function, or result in a loss of s
Also affects: Ford C-Max
Ford Focus — Electrical
High risk
Aug 12, 2014
Model years: 2013, 2014
On certain vehicles, defective engine wiring harness splices could affect engine function, causing reduced engine power and/or hesitation, and also cause the engine to stall. Stall
Also affects: Ford Escape
Ford Focus — Powertrain
High risk
Oct 30, 2013
Model years: 2012, 2013, 2014
Certain Focus Electric vehicles may experience a sudden loss of motive power while driving, which could increase the risk of a crash causing injury and/or damage to property. Corre
Ford Focus — Electrical
High risk
Oct 2, 2013
Model years: 2012, 2013
Certain vehicles may not comply with the requirements of Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 114 - Theft Protection and Rollaway Prevention. No audible chime is provided when the
Also affects: Ford C-Max
Ford Focus — Lights And Instruments
High risk
Jul 31, 2013
Model years: 2012, 2013
Certain vehicles equipped with high-intensity discharge (HID) headlamps may not comply with Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 108 - Lighting System and Retroreflective Devices.
Ford Focus — Structure
High risk
Mar 6, 2013
Model years: 2013
On certain vehicles, the left rear door child lock may not engage when the operator uses normal turning force to activate the child lock, and the operator may incorrectly believe t
Also affects: Ford C-Max, Ford Escape
Ford Focus — Visual System
High risk
Apr 3, 2012
Model years: 2012
On certain vehicles, a seal plug may have been dislodged from the wiring harness connector to the passenger side wiper motor during vehicle assembly. This could allow water or othe
Ford Focus — Airbag
High risk
Nov 26, 2007
Model years: 2008
Certain vehicles may contain an incorrectly assembled driver's airbag module. The airbag may not deploy properly during a frontal crash, which could increase the driver's risk of i
Ford Focus — Other
High risk
Feb 14, 2005
Model years: 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005
Certain four door (sedan and wagon) and five door vehicles originally sold or currently registered in the provinces of Newfoundland and Labrador, Prince Edward Island, Nova Scotia,
Ford Focus — Suspension
High risk
Nov 15, 2002
Model years: 2000, 2001
On certain vehicles, insufficient clamp load at the attachment of the lower control arm ball joint to the steering knuckle may result in separation of the joint or fracture of the
Ford Focus — Electrical
High risk
Nov 15, 2002
Model years: 2000, 2001
On certain vehicles equipped with a Zetec engine, the battery cable insulation could be damaged due to loose or broken attachments and/or misrouted battery cables. This in turn may
Ford Focus — Engine
High risk
Apr 23, 2002
Model years: 2002
Certain Focus SVT vehicles built with manual transaxles. There is the potential for the speed control cable to hang up at the throttle body bracket during high, wide open throttle
Ford Focus — Other
High risk
Aug 13, 2001
Model years: 2000, 2001
Certain passenger cars, sport utility vehicles, and light and medium duty pickup trucks. A switch located in the plastic cover of the wiper motor gear case could malfunction and ov
Also affects: Ford Expedition, Lincoln Navigator, Ford F-550, Ford F-750, Ford F-650
Ford Focus — Seats And Restraints
High risk
Apr 5, 2001
Model years: 2001
On certain vehicles, a damaged recliner handle spring could result in the loss of handle tension that in turn could result in an insufficient force to engage or retain the locking
Ford Focus — Electrical
High risk
Dec 29, 2000
Model years: 2000
On certain vehicles, the decklid wiring harness may fatigue and develop broken wires in the bend area of the wire harness in the grommet on the decklid. This may occur due to a rig
Ford Focus — Seats And Restraints
High risk
Dec 20, 2000
Model years: 2000, 2001
Certain station wagons and 3 door vehicles come equipped with a folding 60/40 second seat that becomes a load floor in the folded position. When the 60% portion of the seat is fold
Ford Focus — Emissions
High risk
Apr 14, 2000
Model years: 2000
Certain vehicles do not comply with the requirements of CMVSS 1101 - Emission Device. The Injector Pressure Sensor (IPS), located on the end of the fuel rail, may become contaminat
Ford Focus — Engine
High risk
Dec 16, 1999
Model years: 2000
On certain vehicles, the speed control cable end fitting may allow water to enter the speed control servo assembly. If this occurs, corrosion in the servo assembly could develop an
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