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Ford Focus recalls by model year
NHTSA lists 68 recall campaigns across the 2012 to 2018 Focus model years in our list. Pick a year to see each campaign and the free fix.
| Model year | Campaigns | Most recent part |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 Focus recalls | 7 | Fuel system, gasoline: canister |
| 2017 Focus recalls | 10 | Fuel system, gasoline: canister |
| 2016 Focus recalls | 10 | Fuel system, gasoline: canister |
| 2015 Focus recalls | 9 | Fuel system, gasoline: canister |
| 2014 Focus recalls | 12 | Fuel system, gasoline: canister |
| 2013 Focus recalls | 12 | Fuel system, gasoline: canister |
| 2012 Focus recalls | 8 | Fuel system, gasoline: canister |
Parts that come up most
Across these years, the parts named most often in Focus campaigns are:
- Fuel system, gasoline (20 campaigns)
- Latches/locks/linkages (14 campaigns)
- Equipment (11 campaigns)
- Power train (9 campaigns)
- Electrical system (5 campaigns)
- Engine and engine cooling (3 campaigns)
One campaign often covers several model years, so the same recall can appear under more than one year. Your VIN tells you which ones apply to your car.
More: all Ford recalls.
Ford Focus recall questions
Which Ford Focus year has the most recalls?
Of the model years we list, the 2014 Focus has the most, with 12 campaigns. Many campaigns cover several model years, so the same recall can show on more than one page.
Should I avoid a Ford Focus with recalls?
Not by itself. Recalls are fixed free, and a car with a completed recall is no worse off. Check the VIN of the exact car before you buy.
Source: NHTSA recalls API, checked 2026-10-28. Not a repair shop, estimates only.