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Ford Focus
Model Overview
The Focus is Ford's longtime entry in the compact car class. Its sedan and hatchback versions are not the roomiest in their category, but boast refinement and driving feel that reflect their having been engineered by Ford's European division. Fans of speed can go for turbocharged ST and RS versions. The standard Focus offers a high-tech, dual-clutch transmission, and an optional turbo three-cylinder engine is the economy champ.
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Comfort
8
Performance
8
Fuel Economy
9
Interior Design
8
Exterior Styling
8
Reliability
9
Owner Reviews
Brit_in_Canada
European version finally in Canada!
August 06, 2018
SE
Overall Score
I had an older version of this car back in the UK, so when I saw the hatchback (especially with the SE sports pack) in Canada, it was a no-brainer.
There's a history of transmission issues with the automatic, but the manual is the rock-solid one to have and cheaper too. Exterior looks great, interior has great extra space with the folding rear seats and the front seats are perfect.
The dash looks a little space-age with buttons everywhere, so that can be a matter of preference, but everything is there.
Economy and performance are good (not sports car level of course), handling has always been the mark of these Focus hatchs and it was a Best Car in Class for a reason.
Cheap, economical, reliable, fun, practical. As I say, no-brainer.
Comfort
10
Performance
8
Fuel Economy
8
Interior Design
8
Exterior Styling
10
Reliability
10
Recall Information
* Data provided by Transport Canada
Recall number
Recall date
System affected
Model year(s) affected
Recall number
2023-704
Recall date
2023-12-22
System affected
Engine
Model year(s) affected
2016 2017 2018
Manufacturer Recall Number:
23S64
Units Affected:
7,164
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
Issue:
On certain vehicles, the engine oil pump tensioner and/or the engine oil pump drive belt could fail and cause a loss of engine oil pressure. If this happens, the engine could fail and cause a loss of power to the wheels and a loss of power braking assist.
Note: This recall only affects vehicles equipped with a 1.0L engine.
Safety Risk:
A sudden loss of power to the wheels could increase the risk of a crash. A loss of power brakes can cause an increase in brake pedal force and lead to an increase in stopping distance.
Corrective Actions:
Ford will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to inspect and, if necessary, replace the oil pump drive belt tensioner assembly. The dealer will also replace the oil pump drive belt.
Recall number
2019-420
Recall date
2019-08-21
System affected
Other
Model year(s) affected
2012 2013 2014
Manufacturer Recall Number:
Units Affected:
5,327
Notification Type:
Compliance Mfr
Issue:
This recall is for aftermarket replacement rear window glass produced by Vitro Automotriz. Certain rear window glass may not have been properly tempered. If the window breaks, the glass may separate into large pieces instead of very small ones.
Note: This is a voluntary recall that is not being conducted under the requirements of the Motor Vehicle Safety Act.
Safety Risk:
Glass that breaks in to large pieces could create a risk of injury.
Corrective Actions:
The company will notify consumers by mail and instruct them to inspect the designation code marked on the rear window glass. Products affected by this recall have the designation “DOT 287” along with the lettering “VMR” (Replacement Market) and a date code that is before July 2019. This information is printed on the bottom corner of the glass. Consumers should contact Vitro's customer service at 1-412-995-6457 or argbacklites@vitro.com to arrange for replacement of the glass.
Recall number
2019-338
Recall date
2019-07-08
System affected
Fuel Supply
Model year(s) affected
2012 2013 2014
Manufacturer Recall Number:
19S22
Units Affected:
408
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
Issue:
On certain vehicles repaired under recall 2018-577 (Ford Recall #18S32), the software for the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) was not properly updated. As a result, a second repair is required. The software allows the PCM to detect a Canister Purge Valve (CPV) that is not working properly. A CPV that is not working properly could cause a malfunction indicator light (MIL) to turn on in the instrument cluster, erratic readings on the fuel gauge, and/or the engine may stall.
Note: Owners are advised to keep their fuel level above half-full until the recall repairs are completed.
Safety Risk:
A sudden loss of engine power could increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Actions:
Ford will notify owners by mail and instruct them to take their vehicle to a dealer to update the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) software.
Recall number
2018-665
Recall date
2018-12-03
System affected
Powertrain
Model year(s) affected
2016 2017 2018
Manufacturer Recall Number:
18S07
Units Affected:
134
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
On certain vehicles equipped with a 1.0 L GTDI engine and 6-speed manual transmission, repeated high energy clutch slip can lead to premature clutch lining wear, reducing the mechanical properties of pressure plate material. Prolonged use, with a slipping clutch, could result in pressure plate fracture, which could cause breach of the clutch cover and transmission housing, potentially leading to a transmission fluid leak. A transmission fluid leak, in the presence of an ignition source, could increase the risk of a fire. Correction: Dealers will evaluate the clutch for wear and replace as needed and will install updated software that will detect and prevent prolonged clutch slip. Note: This is an expansion of recall 2018-129.
Recall number
2018-577
Recall date
2018-10-23
System affected
Fuel Supply
Model year(s) affected
2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018
Manufacturer Recall Number:
18S32
Units Affected:
136,272
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
On certain vehicles, the Canister Purge Valve (CPV) may stick open and cause excessive vacuum in the fuel system that could deform the fuel tank. If this were to occur, it could cause: a malfunction indicator light (MIL) to illuminate, erratic readings on the fuel gauge, and/or the engine may stall. This could increase the risk of a crash causing injury and/or damage to property. Correction: Dealers will reprogram the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) with new software and replace the CPV as necessary. If the CPV is replaced, dealers will inspect and replace the carbon canister, fuel tank and fuel delivery module as necessary. Note: In the interim, owners are advised to maintain at least 1/2 tank of fuel until the recall repair is performed.
Recall number
2018-443
Recall date
2018-08-23
System affected
Electrical
Model year(s) affected
2012 2013 2014 2015
Manufacturer Recall Number:
18S24
Units Affected:
1,324
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
Certain plug-in hybrid and electric vehicles were supplied with a 120V convenience charge cord that may be susceptible to overheating if there is a poor connection at the electrical outlet. This could result in increased cord temperatures, melting, and an increased risk of fire causing injury and/or damage to property. Correction: Dealers will replace the factory supplied 120V convenience cord with the latest version of the cord that includes thermal protection.
Recall number
2018-129
Recall date
2018-03-14
System affected
Powertrain
Model year(s) affected
2015 2016
Manufacturer Recall Number:
18S07
Units Affected:
513
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
On certain vehicles equipped with 1.0L GTDI or 1.6L GTDI engines and manual transmissions, repeated high energy clutch slip can lead to premature clutch lining wear, reducing the mechanical properties of pressure plate material. Prolonged use, with a slipping clutch, could result in pressure plate fracture, which could cause breach of the clutch cover and transmission housing, potentially leading to a transmission fluid leak. A transmission fluid leak, in the presence of an ignition source, could increase the risk of a fire. Correction: Dealers will evaluate the clutch for wear and replace as needed and will install updated software that will detect and prevent prolonged clutch slip. For the Fusion model, dealers will replace the clutch assembly.
Recall number
2017-414
Recall date
2017-08-30
System affected
Seats And Restraints
Model year(s) affected
2017
Manufacturer Recall Number:
17C13
Units Affected:
132
Notification Type:
Compliance Mfr
Certain vehicles may fail to conform to Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (CMVSS) 207 - Anchorage of Seats and CMVSS 210 – Seat Belt Anchorages. During vehicle assembly, the weld between the outboard pivot bracket and pivot nut of rear second row left side seat back may be inadequate. This could result in the seat back having reduced strength, which could increase the risk of injury in a crash, and may fail to comply with certain requirements of the standard(s). Correction: Dealers will inspect, and replace the seat back frame if necessary.
Recall number
2017-039
Recall date
2017-01-25
System affected
Structure
Model year(s) affected
2016
Manufacturer Recall Number:
17S03
Units Affected:
1
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
On certain vehicles the floor pan may have been built with improperly welded left hand body apron joints. As a result the vehicle would have reduced front-end structural integrity, which could increase the risk of injury to occupants in the event of a frontal crash. Correction: Dealers will inspect the joints of the body apron, and will repair as required.
Recall number
2016-475
Recall date
2016-09-27
System affected
Structure
Model year(s) affected
2013 2014 2015 2016 2017
Manufacturer Recall Number:
16C13
Units Affected:
9,877
Notification Type:
Compliance Mfr
Certain vehicles equipped with manual transmissions fail to conform to Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (CMVSS) 206 – Door Lock and Door Retention Components. The rear hatchback can be unlocked and unlatched with a single press of the interior latch release control button while the vehicle is in motion (less than 7 km/h), which is contrary to the requirements of the standard. As a result, unrestrained occupants may be at greater risk of injury. Correction: Dealers will reprogram the Body Control Module with updated software.
Recall number
2016-432
Recall date
2016-09-06
System affected
Structure
Model year(s) affected
2012 2013 2014 2015
Manufacturer Recall Number:
16R01
Units Affected:
233,034
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
On certain vehicles, the pawl spring tab in the side door latch could break. This condition typically will prevent the door from latching. In certain situations where the door is able to be closed, the door may be partially latched and could unlatch while driving. This could increase the risk of injury to a vehicle occupant seated next to the door, or result in damage to property. Correction: If a door will not latch, dealers will replace all four door latches with a more robust part.
Note: A door that is partially latched can cause the courtesy light to remain on, set a door ajar message in the instrument cluster and sound a door ajar chime to alert the driver that there is a door latch problem.
Recall number
2016-328
Recall date
2016-06-28
System affected
Powertrain
Model year(s) affected
2015 2016
Manufacturer Recall Number:
16S28
Units Affected:
66
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
On certain Focus Electric vehicles, there may be increased friction and excessive wear of the differential pinion gear shaft due to an error in manufacturing. This could result in localized overheating and eventual fracture of the pinion shaft or pinion gears, which would result in a loss of motive power while driving and loss of the transmission park function without warning, which could allow the vehicle to roll away while in PARK, increasing the risk of injury and/or property damage. Correction: Dealers will install a new transmission differential assembly.
Recall number
2015-298
Recall date
2015-07-02
System affected
Engine
Model year(s) affected
2015
Manufacturer Recall Number:
15C06
Units Affected:
52,180
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
Certain vehicles may fail to conform to Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (CMVSS) 114 - Theft Protection and Rollaway Prevention. It may be possible for the engine to continue to run after turning the ignition key to the "off" position and removing the key (vehicles with standard ignition keys), or after pressing the Engine Start/Stop button (vehicles with push-button start and intelligent access keys), which is contrary to the requirements of the standard. As a result, a vehicle could be operated without the key, increasing the risk of theft or unintended vehicle movement, which could increase the risk of a crash causing injury and/or property damage and/or injury to bystanders. Correction: Dealers will update the body control module (BCM) software.
Recall number
2015-176
Recall date
2015-04-28
System affected
Fuel Supply
Model year(s) affected
2014
Manufacturer Recall Number:
15S13
Units Affected:
4,618
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
On certain vehicles, improper nickel plating of certain fuel pump internal components could contaminate the pump, potentially resulting in an inoperative fuel pump. This could result in a no-start condition, or an engine stall without warning and without the ability to restart the vehicle, which could increase the risk of a crash. Correction: Dealers will replace the Fuel Delivery Module (FDM).
Recall number
2014-375
Recall date
2014-09-04
System affected
Fuel Supply
Model year(s) affected
2014
Manufacturer Recall Number:
14S20
Units Affected:
85
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
On certain vehicles, cracks may develop between the fuel delivery module filter housing and cap, causing a low fuel pressure condition. Low fuel pressure could result in engine stalling, reduced engine power, extended cranking and/or no-start condition. This could increase the risk of injury and/or property damage. Correction: Dealers will replace affected fuel delivery modules.
Recall number
2014-363
Recall date
2014-08-22
System affected
Steering
Model year(s) affected
2014
Manufacturer Recall Number:
14S18
Units Affected:
108
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
On certain vehicles, the steering gear may have been manufactured with an insufficient number of ball bearings. This could affect steering system function, or result in a loss of steering control, which could increase the risk of a crash causing injury and/or damage to property. Correction: Dealers will replace the steering gear.
Recall number
2014-349
Recall date
2014-08-12
System affected
Electrical
Model year(s) affected
2013 2014
Manufacturer Recall Number:
14S17
Units Affected:
25,382
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
On certain vehicles, defective engine wiring harness splices could affect engine function, causing reduced engine power and/or hesitation, and also cause the engine to stall. Stalling would result in a loss of motive power, increasing the risk of a crash resulting in injury and/or damage to property. Correction: Dealers will replace affected wiring splices.
Recall number
2013-371
Recall date
2013-10-30
System affected
Powertrain
Model year(s) affected
2012 2013 2014
Manufacturer Recall Number:
13S09
Units Affected:
162
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
Certain Focus Electric vehicles may experience a sudden loss of motive power while driving, which could increase the risk of a crash causing injury and/or damage to property. Correction: Dealers will reprogram the powertrain control module. Note: If this condition occurs, a red triangle and "stop safety now" message will be displayed in the instrument cluster. Power steering and brakes will continue to operate normally and the vehicle can often be restarted after going through a shutdown process.
Recall number
2013-340
Recall date
2013-10-02
System affected
Electrical
Model year(s) affected
2012 2013
Manufacturer Recall Number:
13C07
Units Affected:
929
Notification Type:
Compliance Mfr
Certain vehicles may not comply with the requirements of Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 114 - Theft Protection and Rollaway Prevention. No audible chime is provided when the door is opened and the electronic key code remains in the ignition. This could increase the risk of injury and/or damage to property. Correction: Dealers will update vehicle software.
Recall number
2013-261
Recall date
2013-07-31
System affected
Lights And Instruments
Model year(s) affected
2012 2013
Manufacturer Recall Number:
13C05
Units Affected:
1,100
Notification Type:
Compliance Mfr
Certain vehicles equipped with high-intensity discharge (HID) headlamps may not comply with Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 108 - Lighting System and Retroreflective Devices. The front side marker lights may be inoperative and the daytime running lamp (DRL) operation telltale may not illuminate as required by the standard. These issues could render the vehicle less visible to other road users, which could increase the risk of a crash causing injury and/or property damage. Correction: Dealers will replace the headlamp assemblies and reconfigure the DRL system.
Recall number
2013-075
Recall date
2013-03-06
System affected
Structure
Model year(s) affected
2013
Manufacturer Recall Number:
13S02
Units Affected:
859
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
On certain vehicles, the left rear door child lock may not engage when the operator uses normal turning force to activate the child lock, and the operator may incorrectly believe the child lock is engaged. Without the child lock engaged, the door can be opened using the inside door handle. This condition could potentially increase the risk of injury to an unrestrained child. Correction: Dealers will inspect the door latch and replace if necessary.
Recall number
2012-120
Recall date
2012-04-03
System affected
Visual System
Model year(s) affected
2012
Manufacturer Recall Number:
12S29
Units Affected:
19,062
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
On certain vehicles, a seal plug may have been dislodged from the wiring harness connector to the passenger side wiper motor during vehicle assembly. This could allow water or other contaminants to enter and accumulate in the connector, resulting in an intermittent or inoperative passenger side wiper motor. An inoperative passenger side wiper may result in reduced driver visibility in certain driving manoeuvres, which could result in a crash causing property damage and/or personal injury. Note: The driver side wiper uses a separate motor that does not use a seal plug within the connector and is not susceptible to this condition. Correction: Dealers will inspect, clean and properly seal the passenger side wiper motor connector. Inoperative wiper motors will be replaced.
Recall number
2007-373
Recall date
2007-11-26
System affected
Airbag
Model year(s) affected
2008
Manufacturer Recall Number:
07C19
Units Affected:
3
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
Certain vehicles may contain an incorrectly assembled driver's airbag module. The airbag may not deploy properly during a frontal crash, which could increase the driver's risk of injury. Correction: Dealers will replace the driver airbag module assembly. Note: All vehicles were in dealer inventory at time of recall.
Recall number
2005-025
Recall date
2005-02-14
System affected
Other
Model year(s) affected
2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005
Manufacturer Recall Number:
05S27
Units Affected:
152,181
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
Certain four door (sedan and wagon) and five door vehicles originally sold or currently registered in the provinces of Newfoundland and Labrador, Prince Edward Island, Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Quebec, and Ontario may have faulty rear door latches. Corrosion build-up at the pawl pivot area of the latch can cause the latch to bind. The owner may experience difficulty opening or closing a rear door, and eventually the rear door may not latch properly. If not latched properly the door may open while the vehicle is in motion. Correction: Dealers will inspect the rear door latches. A latch that passes the evaluation will be lubricated to prevent future corrosion. A latch that does not pass the evaluation will be replaced.
Recall number
2002-214
Recall date
2002-11-15
System affected
Suspension
Model year(s) affected
2000 2001
Manufacturer Recall Number:
02S42
Units Affected:
74,213
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
On certain vehicles, insufficient clamp load at the attachment of the lower control arm ball joint to the steering knuckle may result in separation of the joint or fracture of the ball joint stud. If this should occur while the vehicle is in motion, loss of vehicle control may result. Correction: Dealers will verify the torque of the steering knuckle pinch bolt and tighten as necessary.
Recall number
2002-213
Recall date
2002-11-15
System affected
Electrical
Model year(s) affected
2000 2001
Manufacturer Recall Number:
02S41
Units Affected:
41,068
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
On certain vehicles equipped with a Zetec engine, the battery cable insulation could be damaged due to loose or broken attachments and/or misrouted battery cables. This in turn may cause the battery cables to short resulting in heat damage. The check engine light being illuminated or the engine failing to start are some of the possible symptoms however, smoke, melting or fire may also occur. Correction: Dealers will inspect the condition or the battery cable insulation for proper torque at the terminal ends. Cables will be rerouted, retaining clips installed and damaged battery cables replaced as necessary.
Recall number
2002-076
Recall date
2002-04-23
System affected
Engine
Model year(s) affected
2002
Manufacturer Recall Number:
02S37
Units Affected:
11
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
Certain Focus SVT vehicles built with manual transaxles. There is the potential for the speed control cable to hang up at the throttle body bracket during high, wide open throttle operation, preventing the throttle from returning to the closed position when the accelerator is released. If this condition were to occur, it may be necessary to depress the clutch and apply the brake to bring the vehicle to a stop. Correction: Dealers will replace the throttle body and check for proper operation.
Recall number
2001-258
Recall date
2001-10-23
System affected
Label
Model year(s) affected
2001
Manufacturer Recall Number:
01L04
Units Affected:
679
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
Certain vehicles have French language air bag warning labels that may not remain permanently affixed to the sun visor. This fails to comply with C.M.V.S.S. 208 (27). If the label becomes detached and lost French speaking occupants may not receive adequate warning relative to the air bags. Correction: Owners will be supplied new labels.
Recall number
2001-204
Recall date
2001-08-13
System affected
Other
Model year(s) affected
2000 2001
Manufacturer Recall Number:
01S24
Units Affected:
83,005
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
Certain passenger cars, sport utility vehicles, and light and medium duty pickup trucks. A switch located in the plastic cover of the wiper motor gear case could malfunction and overheat, potentially resulting in loss of intermittent wiper function, loss of wiper park function, complete loss of wiper function, smoke or, potentially, ignition of the plastic cover material. Switch malfunction is most likely to occur when the intermittent setting of the wipers is being used, or when snow or ice obstructs the blades from returning to the "parked" position at the bottom of the windshield. Loss of visibility while driving increases the risk of a crash. Correction: Dealers will inspect the date code on the wiper motor. Motors built with the suspect time frame will have the wiper motor gear case cover replaced.
Recall number
2001-077
Recall date
2001-04-05
System affected
Seats And Restraints
Model year(s) affected
2001
Manufacturer Recall Number:
01S13
Units Affected:
1,783
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
On certain vehicles, a damaged recliner handle spring could result in the loss of handle tension that in turn could result in an insufficient force to engage or retain the locking pawl of the recliner during normal use. Both the driver and front occupant seat backs could unexpectedly recline while the car is being driven and result in possible loss of driver control. Correction: Seat back recliner handle spring will be replaced on both front outboard seats.
Recall number
2000-305
Recall date
2000-12-20
System affected
Seats And Restraints
Model year(s) affected
2000 2001
Manufacturer Recall Number:
00S55
Units Affected:
20,777
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
Certain station wagons and 3 door vehicles come equipped with a folding 60/40 second seat that becomes a load floor in the folded position. When the 60% portion of the seat is folded, if a load is applied to the front edge of the load floor, the outboard hinge pivot could disengage from the hinge. If the seat is then returned to the upright position without re-engaging the hinge pivot, the seat, and seat belts may not provide the intended level of performance in the event of a crash. Correction: Dealers will install a revised seat back hinge.
Recall number
2000-302
Recall date
2000-12-29
System affected
Electrical
Model year(s) affected
2000
Manufacturer Recall Number:
00S50
Units Affected:
9,815
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
On certain vehicles, the decklid wiring harness may fatigue and develop broken wires in the bend area of the wire harness in the grommet on the decklid. This may occur due to a rigid vinyl sleeve that is located at the bend point. Broken wires could result in either a loss of individual lamp functions, or in the case of a short that causes a fuse to open, in the loss of stop lamp or tail lamp function. Correction: Decklid wire harness will be replaced with a wire harness that has a longer, more flexible sleeve.
Recall number
2000-246
Recall date
2000-10-26
System affected
Engine
Model year(s) affected
2000
Manufacturer Recall Number:
00S30
Units Affected:
4,349
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
Certain vehicles have a speed control cable that may have a core wire that is long enough to catch on the sleeve at the throttle body end of the cable during wide open throttle acceleration. If this occurs, the throttle may stick and not return to idle when the accelerator is released. A stuck throttle could result in result in reduced vehicle control and a possible crash.
Correction: Vehicles will be inspected and speed control cable will be replaced if necessary.
Recall number
2000-245
Recall date
2000-10-25
System affected
Suspension
Model year(s) affected
2000
Manufacturer Recall Number:
00S31
Units Affected:
36,012
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
Certain vehicles may have rear wheel hubs that could loosen and allow the left rear wheel and brake drum assembly to separate from the vehicle. Separation of a rear wheel and brake drum could result in reduced vehicle control and a possible crash. Correction: Vehicles will be inspected and, if necessary, rear wheel hub and bearing assembly will be replaced. In addition, a redundant left rear wheel retention device will be added to the left rear spindle.
Recall number
2000-096
Recall date
2000-04-14
System affected
Emissions
Model year(s) affected
2000
Manufacturer Recall Number:
00E09
Units Affected:
8,482
Notification Type:
Compliance Mfr
Certain vehicles do not comply with the requirements of CMVSS 1101 - Emission Device. The Injector Pressure Sensor (IPS), located on the end of the fuel rail, may become contaminated with water during shipping to the assembly plant. This water could freeze in low ambient temperatures and cause the IPS membrane to crack or burst, resulting in possible illumination of the Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL), engine no start and internal engine damage due to hydro-locking. Correction: Dealers will replace the IPS.
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