Question 1

Is the Ford FOCUS reliable?

Accepted Answer

The Ford FOCUS has 17,191 total NHTSA complaints across 9 model years. The most reliable years are 2011 (157 complaints), 2010 (408 complaints). Years to avoid: 2012 (4967 complaints), 2014 (3610 complaints), 2013 (2913 complaints).

Question 2

What years of the Ford FOCUS should I avoid?

Accepted Answer

Avoid the 2012, 2014, 2013 Ford FOCUS. The 2012 model has the most complaints (4967) with the top issue being TRANSMISSION.

Question 3

What is the best year for the Ford FOCUS?

Accepted Answer

The best years for the Ford FOCUS are 2011 (157 complaints), 2010 (408 complaints). These years have the fewest reported issues to NHTSA.

Year	Complaints	Top Issue	Verdict
2018	1103	FROM A COMPLETE STOP (DUE TO STOPPED TRAFFIC ON TH...	Average
2017	1165	TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 FORD FOCUS. THE CONTAC...	Average
2016	1560	THE TRANSMISSION ON THIS VEHICLE SHUDDERS, ESPECIA...	Below Average
2015	1308	MY FATHER BOUGHT A FORD FOCUS, AFTER DRIVING MINE ...	Average
2014	3610	WHEN THE VEHICLE COMES TO A COMPLETE STOP IT ROLLS...	Avoid This Year
2013	2913	AT APPROXIMATELY 7:15 AM, ROADWAY WAS WET (PREVIOU...	Below Average
2012	4967	I WAS DRIVING AND STUCK IN TRAFFIC. GOING SLOW, 5...	Avoid This Year
2011	157	MY DOOR LOCKS ON ONE OR MULTIPLE DOORS FAILED TO U...	Above Average
2010	408	INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF IN...	Above Average

Ford FOCUS — All Years

Ford FOCUS — NHTSA Complaints by Year

Best Years to Buy

Years to Avoid