2015 Ford Focus: recalls and complaints

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• 26V3760009 Jun 2026Power Train / Manual Transmission
• 26V3690009 Jun 2026Fuel System, Gasoline / Storage / Evaporative Emissions / Canister
• 26V01100015 Jan 2026Equipment / Electrical / Engine Block Heater
• 20V3310008 Jun 2020Latches/Locks/Linkages / Doors / Latch
• 18V73500022 Oct 2018Fuel System, Gasoline / Storage / Evaporative Emissions / Canister
• 18V16900012 Mar 2018Power Train / Manual Transmission
• 16V69800028 Sep 2016Latches/Locks/Linkages / Hatchback/Liftgate / Lock
• 16V6430006 Sep 2016Latches/Locks/Linkages / Doors / Latch
• 15V4360008 Jul 2015Electrical System / Ignition

1. 26V376000Received 9 Jun 2026. 5,252 units.

   Power Train / Manual Transmission

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   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.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   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, in the NHTSA record

   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.

   Report filed by Ford Motor Company. Manufacturer campaign number 26S43.

2. 26V369000Received 9 Jun 2026. 257,868 units.

   Fuel System, Gasoline / Storage / Evaporative Emissions / Canister

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   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.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

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

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   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.

   Report filed by Ford Motor Company. Manufacturer campaign number 26S40. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 29 Jul 2026.

3. 26V011000Received 15 Jan 2026. 116,672 units.

   Equipment / Electrical / Engine Block Heater

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   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.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

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

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   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.

   Report filed by Ford Motor Company. Manufacturer campaign number 26S01.

4. 20V331000Received 8 Jun 2020. 2,147,323 units.

   Latches/Locks/Linkages / Doors / Latch

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2011-2014 Fiesta, 2013-2014 Fusion, 2015 Mustang, 2013-2015 Escape and C-Max, 2012-2015 Focus, 2014-2016 Transit Connect, 2013-2014 Lincoln MKZ, and 2015 MKC vehicles. These vehicles were previously recalled and repaired under recalls 15V-246, 16V-643 or 17V-210, however the repair may not have been completed properly. A component within the door latches may break making the doors difficult to latch and/or leading the driver or a passenger to believe a door is securely closed when, in fact, it is not.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   A door that is not securely latched could open while the vehicle is in motion, increasing the risk of injury to a vehicle occupant.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the latch date codes to confirm if the repair was done correctly, and replace the side door latches if necessary, free of charge. Owners will also have the option to inspect their own vehicle's door latches and enter the date codes into a website to determine if the latches are correct. Owner notification letters were mailed on July 27, 2020. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 20S30.

   Report filed by Ford Motor Company. Manufacturer campaign number 20S30. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 27 Jul 2020.

5. 18V735000Received 22 Oct 2018. 1,282,596 units.

   Fuel System, Gasoline / Storage / Evaporative Emissions / Canister

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   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.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   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, in the NHTSA record

   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.

   Report filed by Ford Motor Company. Manufacturer campaign number 18S32. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 19 Aug 2019.

6. 18V169000Received 12 Mar 2018. 5,361 units.

   Power Train / Manual Transmission

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2013-2014 Ford Fusion vehicles equipped with a 1.6L GTDI engine and 6-speed manual transmission and 2015-2016 Ford Focus vehicles equipped with a 1.0L GTDI engine and 6-speed manual transmission. Also included are four 2017 Ford Focus vehicles that had clutch replacements with potentially affected parts. The clutch may fracture, resulting in damage to the transmission assembly and possibly a transmission fluid leak.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   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, in the NHTSA record

   Ford will notify owners, and dealers will update the Focus vehicles with software that detects and prevents prolonged clutch slip, and will replace the clutch, as necessary, free of charge. Owners of Fusion vehicles will have their clutch assembly replaced free of charge. The recall began August 3, 2018. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 18S07.

   Report filed by Ford Motor Company. Manufacturer campaign number 18S07. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 3 Aug 2018.

7. 16V698000Received 28 Sep 2016. 64,038 units.

   Latches/Locks/Linkages / Hatchback/Liftgate / Lock

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2013-2017 Ford Focus hatchback vehicles manufactured February 14, 2012, to August 26, 2016 and equipped with a manual transmission. The hatchback of the affected vehicles may be unlatched with a single press of the interior latch release button. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 206, "Door Locks and Door Retention Components."

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   With only a single press needed, the driver may accidently unlatch the hatchback, increasing the risk of injury to any unsecured passengers in the back.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Ford will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the Body Control Module with updated software, free of charge. The recall began February 10, 2017. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 16C13.

   Report filed by Ford Motor Company. Manufacturer campaign number 16C13. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 16 Nov 2016.

8. 16V643000Received 6 Sep 2016. 2,046,297 units.

   Latches/Locks/Linkages / Doors / Latch

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2012-2015 Ford Focus, 2013-2015 Ford Escape and Ford C-MAX, 2015 Lincoln MKC and Ford Mustang, and 2014-2016 Ford Transit Connect vehicles. A component within the door latches may break, preventing the doors from latching and/or leading the driver or a passenger to believe a door is securely closed when, in fact, it is not.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   A door that is not securely latched could open while the vehicle is in motion, increasing the risk of injury to a vehicle occupant.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the door latches with an improved part, free of charge. The recall began on January 27, 2017. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 16S30.

   Report filed by Ford Motor Company. Manufacturer campaign number 16S30. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 27 Jan 2017.

9. 15V436000Received 8 Jul 2015. 374,781 units.

   Electrical System / Ignition

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2015 Ford Escape vehicles manufactured April 1, 2014, to June 12, 2015, Ford Focus vehicles manufactured June 17, 2014, to June 12, 2015, and Ford C-Max vehicles manufactured April 22, 2014, to June 12, 2015. In the affected vehicles, the engine may continue to run after the key or the START/STOP engine button is turned to off. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 114, "Theft Protection and Rollaway Prevention."

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   If the engine does not turn off as expected, someone could move the transmission shifter out of park and the vehicle may move unintentionally, increasing the risk of a crash.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Ford will notify owners, and dealers will update the body control module software, free of charge. The recall began on July 27, 2015. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 15C06.

   Report filed by Ford Motor Company. Manufacturer campaign number 15C06. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 27 Jul 2015.

The campaign number opens the NHTSA record. Each quotation is the text of the NHTSA recall file.

Recall campaign: One recall in the NHTSA recall file, with one campaign number. A campaign can name many makes, models and model years.

Units: The number of vehicles or products that a recall can include. The manufacturer or the firm reports the number to the agency.

A complaint can name more than one component. Each component that a complaint names is one component mention. The figure per 1,000 component mentions shows how many of each 1,000 mentions name the component.

• 2015 Ford Focus
• All 2015 vehicles

The table shows the 10 components with the most mentions, of 21.

Complaints that report a crash

14

Complaints that report a fire

1

Injuries in the complaints

16

Deaths in the complaints

0

Date of the newest complaint

15 May 2019

These figures are the entries of the persons who sent the complaints.

Complaint: A report about a possible safety problem that a person sends to NHTSA. This site shows the number of complaints and not their text.

Investigation: A study of a possible safety defect by the NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. An investigation with no closing date in the NHTSA file is open.

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2. 200011
3. 20017
4. 20021
5. 20031
6. 20041
7. 20051
8. 20060
9. 20070
10. 20081
11. 20090
12. 20100
13. 20110
14. 20127
15. 201311
16. 201412
17. 20159
18. 201610
19. 201710
20. 20187

A year without a link has fewer than 2 campaigns and fewer than 25 complaints. It has no page.

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How many units are in the recall campaigns for the 2015 Ford Focus?

6,300,188 units in 9 campaigns. A campaign can name other models and model years, and its units include them.

How many recall campaigns does the Ford Focus have for all model years?

NHTSA lists 36 recall campaigns for the Ford Focus, model years 1999 to 2018. 9 of them name the 2015 model year.

Which component do the complaints about the 2015 Ford Focus name most often?

Power Train: 143 of 385 component mentions, or 371.4 per 1,000. For all 2015 vehicles the figure is 133.3 per 1,000.

Is an NHTSA investigation of the 2015 Ford Focus open?

1 investigation has no closing date in the NHTSA file, of 5 that name this model year.