2018 FORD FOCUS Complaints

View complaints related to 2018 FORD FOCUS. The complaints found here are submitted by actual consumers with first hand experience. There are more than 800 complaints submitted for the 2018 FORD FOCUS. You can submit your own complaint to the NHTSA or call the Hotline, Monday-Friday 8am to 8pm at (888) 327-4236, TTY: (800) 424-9153.

  • 2018 FORD FOCUS
    - Summerville, SC

    The contact owns a 2018 Ford Focus. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the vehicle shuddered and hesitated while shifting gears. The contact stated that there was an abnormally loud sound coming from the transmission. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer where it was diagnosed however, there was nothing needing to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact was relating the failure to NHTSA campaign number: 18V845000 (Power train). The manufacturer had been informed of the failure and informed the contact they could not assist. The failure mileage was approximately 25,225.

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  • 2018 FORD FOCUS
    - LARGO, FL

    The contact owns a 2018 Ford Focus. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the power steering malfunctioned causing the steering wheel to become difficult to turn in either direction. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The local dealer and manufacturer were notified of the failure however, no assistance was provided. The failure mileage was 30,000.

    Source: HOTLINE VEHICLE OWNERS QUESTIONNAIRE
  • 2018 FORD FOCUS
    - Wesley Chapel, FL

    Vehicle stalls when driven. Consistent with the 2018 Ford Focus deformation recall. Dealership says this vehicle was not part of this recall. Vehicle has been repaired by dealership.

    Source: NHTSA WEB SITE
  • 2018 FORD FOCUS
    - Feasterville-Trevose, PA

    The contact owns a 2018 Ford Focus. The contact stated while starting the vehicle, the check engine warning light illuminated. The contact stated that the check engine warning light disappeared but re-appeared prior to the vehicle losing motive power and stalling. The contact took the vehicle to the local dealer who inspected the vehicle and stated that the failure was related to the purge valve. The contact was advised to unlock the fuel cap and tighten to remove air from the fuel tank however, the failure persisted. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 42,000.

    Source: HOTLINE VEHICLE OWNERS QUESTIONNAIRE
  • 2018 FORD FOCUS
    - Chambersburg, PA

    I bought my car on July 12, 2019 and had a PCM issue few months after that was messing with the transmission. it was covered under factory warrenty. Now 18 months later im having the same transmission issue but with a different code.. (P07A5) which is something internal. there should be a recall for this transmission cause i cant keep spending money to have this fix

    Source: NHTSA WEB SITE
  • 2018 FORD FOCUS
    - Stroudsburg , PA

    Vehicle stalles, stutter on startup.evap faults. Problem with the canister purge valve. Seems the car has some recalls issues.

    Source: NHTSA WEB SITE
  • 2018 FORD FOCUS
    - Mount Carmel, IL

    First the car engine light came on. Auto put on computer said it's was a emissions thing ..Now Everytime I put gas in it the car stalls and it is hard to keep it going. Also when pulling out it will jerk like the transmission is falling out

    Source: NHTSA WEB SITE
  • 2018 FORD FOCUS
    - Virginia Beach, VA

    On 3-28-21 I got an oil change. Shortly after my engine light came on with error code p1450 which it didn't have beforehand. We first took the car to a mechanic and he said that the code is consistent with a known recall for that year and model for a problem with the fuel system. We took it to a Ford dealership to get an evaluation done and they confirmed that the problem was consistent with the recall the mechanic mentioned however there is no recall for my VIN number. When we put gas in the tank and turn it on again, the engine stalls. It runs rough when idle and sometimes has a problem getting up to speed from sitting at traffic lights.

    Source: NHTSA WEB SITE
  • 2018 FORD FOCUS
    - Phoenix, AZ

    My car has stalled immediately after putting gas in my car the last two times I've put gas in my car. The last time was May 16, 2021. My car stalls two or three times after I put gas in it. After it starts the idle is rough and will even stall again after running rough for a bit. The potential danger there is that it will stall after leaving the gas pump. I assumed it was the fuel system because the issues I'm getting match the issues that led to a recall of other cars like mine. There are no warnings when this happens.

    Source: NHTSA WEB SITE
  • 2018 FORD FOCUS
    - BUFFALO, NY

    EVERY SO OFTEN WHEN I STEP ON THE GAS TO ACCELERATE, THE CAR SORT OF SHUDDERS. I'VE HAD THIS PROBLEM WITH THE CAR BEFORE AND KNEW IT WAS THE TRANSMISSION. I'VE ALSO HAD TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS WITH THE CAR I HAD PREVIOUS TO THIS ONE WHICH WAS A 2014 FORD FOCUS. I HAVE BEEN TOLD THAT THIS IS NORMAL FOR TRANSMISSIONS TO ACT THIS WAY, BUT IT HAS HAPPENED WAY TOO OFTEN TO BE NORMAL.

    Source: NHTSA WEB SITE