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2015 Ford Focus recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 11 safety recall campaigns for the 2015 Ford Focus. The most recent was reported on June 9, 2026. Campaigns are matched by the model names in NHTSA's records: FOCUS, FOCUS ELECTRIC.

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Campaigns at a glance

Recall campaigns for the 2015 Ford Focus, newest first
NHTSA numberReportedComponent
26V376000June 9, 2026Power Train › Manual Transmission
26V369000June 9, 2026Fuel System, Gasoline › Storage › Evaporative Emissions › Canister
26V011000January 15, 2026Equipment › Electrical › Engine Block Heater
20V331000June 8, 2020Latches/Locks/Linkages › Doors › Latch
18V735000October 22, 2018Fuel System, Gasoline › Storage
18V592000September 10, 2018Equipment › Electrical
18V169000March 12, 2018Power Train › Manual Transmission
16V698000September 28, 2016Latches/Locks/Linkages › Hatchback/Liftgate › Lock
16V643000September 6, 2016Latches/Locks/Linkages › Doors › Latch
16V479000June 28, 2016Power Train › Driveline › Differential Unit
15V436000July 8, 2015Electrical System › Ignition

Systems involved: Latches/Locks/Linkages (3) · Power Train (3) · Equipment (2) · Fuel System, Gasoline (2) · Electrical System (1) · Structure (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 2015 Ford Focus
October 1, 2014 – Not reported
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)
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 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)
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 20V331000Manufacturer no. 20S30

Latches/Locks/Linkages › Doors › Latch

Report received by NHTSA
June 8, 2020
Owner notification
July 27, 2020
Recall initiated by
NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation
Units potentially affected
2,147,323 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record
FOCUS

Defect summary

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.

Safety risk

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

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.

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 20V331000, 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 2015 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

NHTSA 18V592000Manufacturer no. 18S24

Equipment › Electrical

Report received by NHTSA
September 10, 2018
Owner notification
January 18, 2019
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
49,197 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2015 Ford Focus
September 15, 2011 – March 14, 2015
Model names in the NHTSA record
FOCUS ELECTRIC

Defect summary

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 120V Convenience charge cords that were supplied with and sold for use with 2013-2015 Ford C-Max Energi and Fusion Energi vehicles and 2012-2015 Ford Focus Electric vehicles. Cords with part numbers FM58-10B706-AA, FM58-10B706-AB, FM58-10B706-AC, FM58-10B706-AD, FM58-10B706-AE and FM58-10B706-AF were manufactured without thermistors, and during vehicle charging, increased resistance in the house's outlet or wiring can cause the cord to overheat and melt.

Safety risk

An overheated cord can increase the risk of a fire.

Remedy

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the current cord with a new 120V convenience cord with a thermistor, free of charge. The recall began January 18, 2019. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 18S24.

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 18V592000, filed by Ford Motor Company. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 18V169000Manufacturer no. 18S07

Power Train › Manual Transmission

Report received by NHTSA
March 12, 2018
Owner notification
August 3, 2018
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
5,361 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2015 Ford Focus
July 21, 2014 – June 30, 2016
Model names in the NHTSA record
FOCUS

Defect summary

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.

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 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.

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 18V169000, filed by Ford Motor Company. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 16V698000Manufacturer no. 16C13

Latches/Locks/Linkages › Hatchback/Liftgate › Lock

Report received by NHTSA
September 28, 2016
Owner notification
November 16, 2016
Recall initiated by
NHTSA Office of Vehicle Safety Compliance
Units potentially affected
64,038 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2015 Ford Focus
February 14, 2012 – August 26, 2016
Model names in the NHTSA record
FOCUS

Components: Latches/Locks/Linkages › Hatchback/Liftgate › Lock; Structure › Body › Hatchback/Liftgate

Defect summary

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."

Safety risk

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

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.

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 16V698000, filed by Ford Motor Company. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 16V643000Manufacturer no. 16S30

Latches/Locks/Linkages › Doors › Latch

Report received by NHTSA
September 6, 2016
Owner notification
January 27, 2017
Recall initiated by
NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation
Units potentially affected
2,046,297 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2015 Ford Focus
August 1, 2010 – January 31, 2015
Model names in the NHTSA record
FOCUS

Defect summary

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.

Safety risk

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

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.

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 16V643000, filed by Ford Motor Company. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 16V479000Manufacturer no. 16S28

Power Train › Driveline › Differential Unit

Report received by NHTSA
June 28, 2016
Owner notification
March 24, 2017
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
865 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2015 Ford Focus
August 20, 2015 – April 13, 2016
Model names in the NHTSA record
FOCUS ELECTRIC

Defect summary

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Ford Focus Electric vehicles manufactured August 20, 2015, through April 13, 2016. The transmission's differential pinion gear shaft may overheat and fracture.

Safety risk

A fractured pinion shaft could cause a loss of motive power and loss of the transmission park function, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the transmission differential assembly, free of charge. The recall began on March 24, 2017. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 16S28.

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 16V479000, filed by Ford Motor Company. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 15V436000Manufacturer no. 15C06

Electrical System › Ignition

Report received by NHTSA
July 8, 2015
Owner notification
July 27, 2015
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
374,781 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2015 Ford Focus
June 17, 2014 – June 12, 2015
Model names in the NHTSA record
FOCUS

Defect summary

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."

Safety risk

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

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.

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 15V436000, 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.