2018 Ford Focus Recalls

2018 Ford Focus
Component

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE

Manufacturer

Ford Motor Company

Mfr Report Date20100801
NHTSA Campaign ID18V735000
SummaryFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2012-2018 Ford Focus vehicles with a 2.0L GDI or 2.0L GTDI engine. The Canister Purge Valve (CPV) may malfunction, possibly causing excessive vacuum in fuel vapor management system.
ConsequenceThe excessive vaccuum may result in an engine stall while driving, without warning and without the ability to restart the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
RemedyFord will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the Powertrain Control Module. Dealers will also check for fault codes and replace the CPV as needed. If the CPV is replaced, dealers will inspect and replace the carbon canister, fuel tank and fuel delivery module as necessary. The recall began August 19, 2019. Owners may contact Ford Customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 18S32. Note: Until the vehicle is serviced for this concern, owners are advised to keep the fuel tank at least halfway full.
NotesOwners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Component

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION:PUMP

Manufacturer

Ford Motor Company

Mfr Report Date20150324
NHTSA Campaign ID23V905000
SummaryFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Ford Focus and 2018-2022 Ford EcoSport vehicles. The oil pump drive belt or drive belt tensioner may fail, resulting in a loss of engine oil pressure.
ConsequenceA loss of oil pressure can result in an engine stall and a loss of power braking assist, increasing the risk of a crash.
RemedyDealer will replace the oil pump tensioner assembly and oil pump drive belt, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters explaining the safety risk were mailed February 13, 2024. A second notice will be sent once remedy parts become available, anticipated in November 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 23S64.
NotesOwners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Component

POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION

Manufacturer

Ford Motor Company

Mfr Report Date20160630
NHTSA Campaign ID18V845000
SummaryFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Ford Focus vehicles equipped with a 1.0L Fox GTDI engine and a 6-speed manual transmission. The clutch may fracture, resulting in damage to the transmission assembly and possibly a transmission fluid leak.
ConsequenceA transmission fluid leak in the presence of an ignition source such as hot engine or exhaust components can increase the risk of a fire.
RemedyFord will notify owners, and dealers will update vehicles with software that detects and prevents prolonged clutch slip, and will replace the clutch, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began January 17, 2019. Owners may contact Ford at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 18S07. Note: This recall is an expansion of Recall 18V-169.
NotesOwners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Information provided by NHTSA
Data updated June 2024

Q: Does the 2018 Ford Focus have any vehicle recalls?
A: Yes, the 2018 Ford Focus has atleast 4 recalls.

Q: What are the 2018 Ford Focus recalls?
A: The 2018 Ford Focus recalls include: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE, ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION:PUMP, POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION

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