2018 FORD FOCUS Structurebody Problems
5 NHTSA complaints on file
Structurebody Issues in the 2018 FORD FOCUS
5 structurebody complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2018 FORD FOCUS. Of these, 2 involved a crash, 1 involved a fire, and 1 resulted in injury.
5
Complaints
2
Crashes
1
Fires
1
Injuries
0
Deaths
All Structurebody Complaints
My vehicle seized up as I was driving it and I wrecked it aside a median. I had to tow it to the ford dealership for them to diagnose it as the recall stated. The recall wasn’t officially out yet, so I had to tow my vehicle back to my house. This happened in February 2024. I have received a new engine, but had to continue to make payments on a car that I was not able to drive and only received a rental within the past 6 weeks since I have paid for new brakes, new battery, new tires, and an alignment. None of these things were covered for the recall except the engine. The dealership clearly states that because my car has been sitting I have to purchase these other items. I have reached out to corporate and the dealership and haven’t gotten anywhere. I don’t know if...
My Vehicle has been with me since I’ve had It since 32,000 miles it’s up to 87,000 miles now The first thing I had to replace the starter at 32,000 the alternator and CV axle on the passenger side and the clutch is second and third clutch And the inside dome lights an the dash lights shorted out all went out the day after I got it now since then at 84,000 the The front clip just fell off going down the road it never dragged the ground an it was never broken but going down the interstate at 70 the speed limit it fell down an ripped out from under the car an hit the car behind me costing me a lot of money but now currently at 87,000 The cv axel on the passenger side has started knocking again bye far one of the worst cars I’ve ever...
THE CAR'S EXTERIOR DESIGN CAUSES THE REAR WINDOW AND ENTIRE HATCHBACK TO CONTINUALLY BECOME COVERED IN ROAD DIRT AND OBSCURE VISIBILITY OUT THE REAR WINDOW. THE REST OF THE CAR IS IMMACULATELY CLEAN BUT THE WIND DYNAMICS OF THE CAR DESIGN CAUSE ROAD DEBRIS TO ACCUMULATE ON THE REAR PORTION OR THE CAR. THIS HAPPENS WHEN IN MOTION IN ALL TYPES OF DRIVING.
ON DECEMBER 12TH, 2019, I WAS INVOLVED IN A THREE-CAR FENDER BENDER ON FAIRFAX COUNTY PARKWAY IN VIRGINIA. I WAS TRAVELING IN SLOW-MOVING TRAFFIC AT 7:20AM, CLOSE TO RESTON HOSPITAL, WHEN THE TWO CARS IN FRONT OF ME SLAMMED ON THEIR BRAKES UNEXPECTEDLY AND I UNFORTUNATELY COULD NOT BRAKE IN TIME TO AVOID HITTING THE CAR IN FRONT OF ME. THE CAR DIRECTLY IN FRONT OF ME WAS A TOYOTA SUV AND HAD A TOW-BAR, WHICH TOOK MOST OF THE IMPACT OF THE CRASH AND CAUSED DAMAGE TO MY VEHICLE. ASIDE FROM SOME MINOR SCRATCHES, BOTH OF THE OTHER CARS INVOLVED IN THE ACCIDENT WERE FINE AND THE TWO DRIVERS WERE ABLE TO CONTINUE ON THEIR WAYS TO WORK. MY CAR, ON THE OTHER HAND HAS BEEN DECLARED A TOTAL LOSS BY MY INSURANCE COMPANY AS IT IMMEDIATELY BURST INTO FLAMES UPON IMPACT. AS I MENTIONED ABOVE, THE TRAFFIC WAS...
WHILE DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS IN EVEN MILD WIND OR TURBULENT AIR FROM TRAFFIC THE CAR HAS A LOSS OF STABILITY. THE CAR WAS PURCHASED IN WINTER AND AS SOON AS CONDITIONS IMPROVED FOR HIGHWAY SPEED TO RESUME WE FOUND OUT.WE DO NOT FEEL THE CAR SHOULD NOT BE USED FOR HIGHWAY DRIVING. WHEN GETTING OFF THE HIGHWAY INTERMITTENTLY A VIBRATION OCCURS AS WELL AS WHEN TRAVELING AT 50MPH OCCASIONALLY FEELING A DRIVE LINE VIBRATION FEELS LIKE IT COMES FROM THE RIGHT FRONT WHEEL. SO FAR THE CAR HAS BEEN TO 2 DEALERS AND THEY BOTH ACKNOWLEDGE THE ISSUES AND THEN SAY THAT THIS IS PROPER THAT WHEN DRIVING A NEW FOCUS FROM THEIR LOTS THEY ARE THE SAME.
Other 2018 FORD FOCUS Problem Areas
Power Train
278 complaints
Engine
218 complaints
Fuelpropulsion System
123 complaints
Engine And Engine Cooling
117 complaints
Unknown Or Other
75 complaints
Fuel System Gasoline
51 complaints
Electrical System
40 complaints
Steering
30 complaints
Vehicle Speed Control
24 complaints
Service Brakes
19 complaints
Air Bags
8 complaints
Power Trainautomatic Transmissioncontrol Module Tcmpcmtecm
8 complaints
Fuel System Gasolinestorageevaporative Emissionscanister
6 complaints
Fuel System Gasolinestorageevaporative Emissionshosesvalvessensors
6 complaints
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
6 complaints
Power Trainautomatic Transmissioninternalclutchesbands
6 complaints
Power Trainclutch Assembly
6 complaints
Exterior Lighting
5 complaints
Back Over Prevention Sensing System Camera
3 complaints
Seats
3 complaints
Suspension
3 complaints
Wheelslugsnutsboltsstuds
3 complaints
Back Over Prevention
2 complaints
Electrical Systeminstrument Panelfuel Gauge
2 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasolineturbosupercharger
2 complaints
Seat Belts
2 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulic
2 complaints
Visibilitywiper
2 complaints
Wheels
2 complaints
Back Over Prevention Warnings
1 complaint
Back Over Preventiondisplay Function
1 complaint
Electrical Systeminstrument Panelfuel Gaugefuel Level Floatsensorsending Unit
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingengineengine Control Module Ecuecm
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingengineoillubrication
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingengineoillubrication Oil Cooler
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlgas Recirculation Valve Egr Valve
1 complaint
Forward Collision Avoidance Automatic Emergency Braking
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pumpcontroldrive Module
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly
1 complaint
Latcheslockslinkages
1 complaint
Structureframe And Members
1 complaint
Tiressidewall
1 complaint