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Overview
- Body
- Compact CarsEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
- Drivetrain
- Front-Wheel DriveEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
- Transmission
- Automatic (S6)EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
- Powertrain
- GasEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
- Fuel
- Gasoline or E85EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Engine & performance
- Cyl
- 4EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
- Aspiration
- Naturally aspiratedEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
- Start-stop system
- NoEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Efficiency
- MPG Hwy
- 37 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
- MPG City
- 26 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
- MPG Comb
- 30 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
- Fuel $/yr
- $2,100EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
- CO₂
- 298 g/miEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
- Eco Score
- 7/10EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
- Smog score
- 5/10
- Elec. Range
- 0 miEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
- SmartWay certified
- Yes
Dimensions & capacity
- Length
- 172 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026
- Width
- 72 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026
- Height
- 58 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026
- Wheelbase
- 104 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026
- Curb Weight
- 2,954 lbNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026
- Pass. Vol
- 90 ft³EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
- Cargo Vol
- 13 ft³EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Safety NHTSA, model year
- Overall crash rating
- ★★★★★
- Rollover rating
- ★★★★★
- Stability control (ESC)
- Standard
- Forward-collision warning
- No
- Lane-departure warning
- No
- Recalls
- 7
- Owner complaints
- 1,009
- Reported injuries
- 29
Reported problems NHTSA owner complaints, model year
- POWER TRAIN42%
- ENGINE13%
- FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM10%
- UNKNOWN OR OTHER9%
- STEERING7%
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM5%
Source: NHTSA owner complaints, 1,318 total.
Ford Focus: best and worst yearsFederal investigations NHTSA defect investigations, model year
PE25020Openopened Dec 18, 2025ENGINE
Timing Belt Failure
RQ23006opened Sep 15, 2023FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:EVAPORATIVE EMISSIONS:CANISTER
Loss of Motive Power
RQ19005opened Dec 19, 2019STRUCTURE:BODY
Door Latch Failures
PE16001opened Jan 16, 2016LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
Door Latch Failure
Known issues manufacturer service bulletins, model year
125 service bulletins filed with NHTSA for this model year
Apr 29, 2026ELECTRICAL SYSTEM25H05 S1
Harvest Program 25H05 – Supplement #1 Certain 2011-2021 Model Year Vehicles Software Verification Harvest Program
Mar 25, 2026BACK OVER PREVENTION: WARNINGS25N17
Advance Notice – Customer Satisfaction Program 25N17 Certain 2015-2025 Model Year Multiple Vehicle Lines Rear View Camera Replacement If Required After Dealer Evaluation
Mar 4, 2026ENGINE25E05
Certain 2015 - 2018 Model Year Focus Vehicles with 1.0L Engine Canister Purge Valve (CPV) Replacement (if required) and Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Reprogramming Submitting Owner Letter
Feb 24, 2026ELECTRICAL SYSTEMSSM 54601
Ford and Lincoln vehicles equipped with wired keyless entry keypad systems and accessory wireless keyless entry keypad systems may or may not come with a wallet card containing the master code. Unlike the integrated wired keypad, the accessory wireless keypad master code cannot be retrieved from the vehicle using a diagnostic scan tool or from the label printed on the body control module (BCM). The Factory Keyless Entry Code application within the diagnostic scan tool will not provide an applica
Nov 19, 2025ELECTRICAL SYSTEM25H05
This is a proactive investigation program by Ford Motor Company to inspect a limited number of affected vehicles that are customer-owned. Ford is voluntarily conducting this program to evaluate the software currently installed on one or more electronic modules in the affected vehicles.
Nov 12, 2025ELECTRICAL SYSTEMSSM 54366
Some 2015-2021 Ford and Lincoln vehicles may exhibit an illuminated MIL with diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) P0011, P0012, P0014, P0015, P0016, P0017, P0018, P0019, P0021, P0022, P0024 and/or P0025. Pinpoint test HK in the Powertrain Control and Emissions Diagnosis (PC/ED) or in Section 303-14 of the Workshop Manual (WSM) has been updated to address this concern.
Dec 4, 2024UNKNOWN OR OTHER24N07
Certain 2012 – 2018 Model Year Focus Vehicle Line One-Time Canister Purge Valve Replacement
Oct 10, 2024UNKNOWN OR OTHERSSM 53040
While performing a transmission repair on some 2012-2024 Ford and Lincoln vehicles, a transmission seal kit may be on backorder due to supply chain interruptions. While performing a transmission repair on some 2012-2024 Ford and Lincoln vehicles, a transmis
- and 117 more
Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications (technical service bulletins).
Warranty manufacturer terms, by make
- Basic
- 3 yr / 36k mi
- Powertrain
- 5 yr / 60k mi
- Roadside assistance
- 5 yr / 60k mi
- EV battery
- 8 yr / 100k mi
Information is gathered on a best-effort basis from public sources, may be incomplete or out of date, and is not purchasing or financial advice. Verify with the manufacturer or dealer before buying.