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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
- Manual 6-spdEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
- Powertrain
- GasEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
- Fuel
- RegularEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Engine & performance
- HP
- 123
- Power to weight
- 0.042 hp/lb
- Axle ratio
- 4.06
- Cyl
- 3EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
- Aspiration
- TurbochargedEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
- Start-stop system
- YesEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Efficiency
- MPG Hwy
- 41 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
- MPG City
- 30 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
- MPG Comb
- 34 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
- Fuel $/yr
- $1,850EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
- CO₂
- 260 g/miEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
- Eco Score
- 8/10EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
- Smog score
- 6/10
- Elec. Range
- 0 miEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
- Real-world MPG
- 47.5 mpg, reported by 1 driverabout 13.5 mpg above the EPA combined estimate
- 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
- Optional
- Recalls
- 8
- Owner complaints
- 1,183
- Reported injuries
- 24
Feature availability
Which features come standard, cost extra, or are locked to a pricier trim arrives with the next data phase. Standard equipment shows here today.
Standard
Reported problems NHTSA owner complaints, model year
- POWER TRAIN43%
- ENGINE15%
- FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM10%
- UNKNOWN OR OTHER7%
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM5%
- FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE4%
Source: NHTSA owner complaints, 1,566 total.
Ford Focus: best and worst yearsFederal investigations NHTSA defect investigations, model year
PE25020Openopened Dec 18, 2025ENGINE
Timing Belt Failure
PE23015opened Sep 20, 2023ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION:PUMP
Oil Pump Failure
RQ23006opened Sep 15, 2023FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:EVAPORATIVE EMISSIONS:CANISTER
Loss of Motive Power
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.