Compact cars · C346 generation
Think twice Well below average
It scores 2 out of 100 for reliability compared with other compact cars. Over the next 5 years we expect it to cost about $13,748 to own, including $5,802 in repairs.
Early estimate: this rating uses our own sales estimate for the Ford Focus.
Reliability
2/100
Well below average
Repairs, 5 years
$5,802
at 12,000 mi a year
Fuel, 5 years
$6,000
34 mpg, $3.40/gal
Price today
$8,223
$7,236 – $9,209, estimate
Recalls
10
on record
Owner complaints
900
filed with NHTSA
These are estimates, not guarantees. They come from public NHTSA complaint and recall data and EPA fuel economy, assuming 5 years of ownership and 12,000 miles a year. Change the assumptions or see how it works.
Expected over 5 years, by area of the car.
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.
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.
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.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Focus, 2019 Explorer, and 2024 Explorer vehicles. The engine block heater may crack and develop a coolant leak, causing it to short circuit when the block heater is plugged in.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Ford Focus and 2018-2022 Ford EcoSport vehicles. The oil pump drive belt or drive belt tensioner may fail, resulting in a loss of engine oil pressure.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2012 and 2017 Focus vehicles equipped with 2.0L GDI gasoline engines and 2013-2014 Focus ST vehicles equipped with 2.0L GTDI engines, previously recalled under 18V-735. The affected vehicles did not have the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) updated as intended. Therefore, the Canister Purge Valve (CPV) may malfunction, possibly causing excessive vacu
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Ford Focus vehicles equipped with a 1.0L Fox GTDI engine and a 6-speed manual transmission. The clutch may fracture, resulting in damage to the transmission assembly and possibly a transmission fluid leak.
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.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2017 Focus vehicles. The rear left side seat back frame may have an insufficient weld between the outboard pivot bracket and the pivot nut joint, resulting in the seat back having reduced strength. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 207, "Seating Systems," and 210, "Se
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 S
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Of the years we rate, the 2015 scores best (5/100) and the 2016 worst (0/100).
| Year | Reliability |
|---|---|
| 2018 | 1/100 |
| 2017 | 2/100 |
| 2016 | 0/100 |
| 2015 | 5/100 |
Yes. It scores 2 out of 100, among the least reliable compact cars of 2015–2024.
It scores 2 out of 100 against other compact cars from 2015 to 2024, which is well below average. Based on 900 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, we expect about $5,802 in repairs over the next 5 years at 12,000 miles a year.
About $13,748 over 5 years: $1,946 in lost value, $5,802 in repairs and $6,000 in fuel at $3.40 a gallon. A typical one sells for about $8,223 today.
Of the years we rate, the 2015 scores best (5/100) and the 2016 worst (0/100).
10 recalls on record with NHTSA.