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2018 Ford Focus recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 7 safety recall campaigns for the 2018 Ford Focus. The most recent was reported on June 9, 2026. Campaigns are matched by the model names in NHTSA's records: FOCUS.

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Campaigns at a glance

Recall campaigns for the 2018 Ford Focus, newest first
NHTSA numberReportedComponent
26V376000June 9, 2026Power Train › Manual Transmission
26V369000June 9, 2026Fuel System, Gasoline › Storage › Evaporative Emissions › Canister
26V012000January 15, 2026Equipment › Electrical › Engine Block Heater
26V011000January 15, 2026Equipment › Electrical › Engine Block Heater
23V905000December 22, 2023Engine And Engine Cooling › Engine › Oil/Lubrication › Pump
18V845000November 28, 2018Power Train › Manual Transmission
18V735000October 22, 2018Fuel System, Gasoline › Storage

Systems involved: Equipment (2) · Fuel System, Gasoline (2) · Power Train (2) · Engine And Engine Cooling (1)

Recall records

NHTSA 26V376000Manufacturer no. 26S43

Power Train › Manual Transmission

Report received by NHTSA
June 9, 2026
Owner notification
Not yet in the record
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
5,252 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2018 Ford Focus
Not reported – April 25, 2018
Model names in the NHTSA record
FOCUS

Defect summary

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Focus and 2013-2016 Fusion vehicles previously repaired incorrectly under recall numbers 18V169 and 18V845. The clutch may fracture, resulting in damage to the transmission assembly and possibly a transmission fluid leak.

Safety risk

A transmission fluid leak in the presence of an ignition source such as hot engine or exhaust components can increase the risk of a fire.

Remedy

Dealers will update the software, free of charge. Additionally, dealers will inspect Focus vehicles and replace the clutch assembly as necessary, free of charge. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed August 5, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the remedy is available. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S43. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov on July 6,2026.

Source: NHTSA recall 26V376000, filed by Ford Motor Company. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 26V369000Manufacturer no. 26S40

Fuel System, Gasoline › Storage › Evaporative Emissions › Canister

Report received by NHTSA
June 9, 2026
Owner notification
July 29, 2026
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
257,868 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2018 Ford Focus
Not reported – December 20, 2017
Model names in the NHTSA record
FOCUS

Defect summary

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2012-2018 Focus vehicles previously repaired incorrectly under recall number 18V735. The Canister Purge Valve (CPV) may malfunction, causing the engine to stall unexpectedly while driving.

Safety risk

An engine that stalls while driving increases the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will update the powertrain control module (PCM) software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 29, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S40. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov on July 6,2026.

Source: NHTSA recall 26V369000, filed by Ford Motor Company. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 26V012000Manufacturer no. 25SA4

Equipment › Electrical › Engine Block Heater

Report received by NHTSA
January 15, 2026
Owner notification
Not yet in the record
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
2,403 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2018 Ford Focus
Not reported – December 22, 2017
Model names in the NHTSA record
FOCUS

Defect summary

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Focus, 2019 Explorer, and 2024 Explorer vehicles. The engine block heater may crack and develop a coolant leak, causing it to short circuit when the block heater is plugged in.

Safety risk

An electrical short circuit can increase the risk of a fire.

Remedy

Owners are advised not to plug in their block heater until the vehicle is remedied. Dealers will replace the block heater, free of charge. Owners will also have a alternative option to replace engine block heater element with a threaded blanking plug, and remove the block heater electrical cord. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed February 13, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy is available, anticipated in October 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25SA4. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on January 16, 2026. This recall expands previous recall number 25V685.

Source: NHTSA recall 26V012000, filed by Ford Motor Company. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 26V011000Manufacturer no. 26S01

Equipment › Electrical › Engine Block Heater

Report received by NHTSA
January 15, 2026
Owner notification
Not yet in the record
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
116,672 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2018 Ford Focus
Not reported – May 4, 2018
Model names in the NHTSA record
FOCUS

Defect summary

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2013-2018 Focus, 2013-2019 Escape, and 2015-2016 MKC vehicles equipped with a 2.0L engine. The engine block heater may crack and develop a coolant leak, causing it to short circuit when the block heater is plugged in.

Safety risk

An electrical short circuit can increase the risk of a fire.

Remedy

Owners are advised not to plug in their block heater until the vehicle is remedied. Dealers will replace the block heater, free of charge. Owners will also have a alternative option to replace engine block heater element with a threaded plug, and remove the block heater electrical cord. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed March 6, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy is available. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S01. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on January 16, 2026.

Source: NHTSA recall 26V011000, filed by Ford Motor Company. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 23V905000Manufacturer no. 23S64

Engine And Engine Cooling › Engine › Oil/Lubrication › Pump

Report received by NHTSA
December 22, 2023
Owner notification
August 11, 2025
Recall initiated by
NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation
Units potentially affected
139,730 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2018 Ford Focus
March 24, 2015 – May 4, 2018
Model names in the NHTSA record
FOCUS

Defect summary

Ford 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.

Safety risk

A loss of oil pressure can result in an engine stall and a loss of power braking assist, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the oil pump tensioner assembly and oil pump drive belt, free of charge. If engine failure occurs due to a damaged oil pump belt and/or oil pump belt tensioner, Ford has authorized dealers to replace the engine assembly as an interim repair before the availability of remedy parts for the final repair. This repair will be free of charge (parts and labor). Owner notification letters were mailed August 11, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 23S64.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners 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.

Source: NHTSA recall 23V905000, filed by Ford Motor Company. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 18V845000Manufacturer no. 18S07

Power Train › Manual Transmission

Report received by NHTSA
November 28, 2018
Owner notification
January 17, 2019
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
2,828 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2018 Ford Focus
June 30, 2016 – April 25, 2018
Model names in the NHTSA record
FOCUS

Defect summary

Ford 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.

Safety risk

A transmission fluid leak in the presence of an ignition source such as hot engine or exhaust components can increase the risk of a fire.

Remedy

Ford 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.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners 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.

Source: NHTSA recall 18V845000, filed by Ford Motor Company. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 18V735000Manufacturer no. 18S32

Fuel System, Gasoline › Storage

Report received by NHTSA
October 22, 2018
Owner notification
August 19, 2019
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
1,282,596 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2018 Ford Focus
August 1, 2010 – February 2, 2018
Model names in the NHTSA record
FOCUS

Components: Fuel System, Gasoline › Storage; Fuel System, Gasoline › Storage › Evaporative Emissions › Canister

Defect summary

Ford 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.

Safety risk

The 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.

Remedy

Ford 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.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners 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.

Source: NHTSA recall 18V735000, filed by Ford Motor Company. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

Records reproduce NHTSA's published text for each campaign. Last record date for this page: June 9, 2026.