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2015 Ford Focus

9 open recalls

Read the first one before you drive it again. Every repair below is free.

Key facts

  • Recall repairs are free by law, however old the vehicle is.
  • You don't need to be the original owner to have it fixed.
  • There is no deadline — an open recall stays open until it's repaired.

Open recalls

Source: NHTSA · synced 29 Jul 2026 13:14
Fire risk Power train

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.

The clutch may fracture, resulting in damage to the transmission assembly and possibly a transmission fluid leak.

What to do: Park away from buildings and book the repair now.

Free repair · 5,252 vehicles affected Read campaign 26V376000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
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Repair soon Fuel system

An engine that stalls while driving increases the risk of a crash.

The Canister Purge Valve (CPV) may malfunction, causing the engine to stall unexpectedly while driving.

What to do: Book this in with a dealer now. It affects a safety system.

Free repair · 257,868 vehicles affected Read campaign 26V369000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
Fire risk Electrical

An electrical short circuit can increase the risk of a fire.

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.

What to do: Park away from buildings and book the repair now.

Free repair · 116,672 vehicles affected Read campaign 26V011000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
Repair when you can Latches/locks/linkages

A door that is not securely latched could open while the vehicle is in motion, increasing the risk of injury to a vehicle occupant.

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.

What to do: Book it in at your next service. There is no deadline and no charge.

Free repair · 2,147,323 vehicles affected Read campaign 20V331000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
Repair soon Fuel system

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.

0L GDI or 2.0L GTDI engine. The Canister Purge Valve (CPV) may malfunction, possibly causing excessive vacuum in fuel vapor management system.

What to do: Book this in with a dealer now. It affects a safety system.

Free repair · 1,282,596 vehicles affected Read campaign 18V735000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
Fire risk Power train

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.

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.

What to do: Park away from buildings and book the repair now.

Free repair · 5,361 vehicles affected Read campaign 18V169000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
Repair when you can Latches/locks/linkages

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.

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."

What to do: Book it in at your next service. There is no deadline and no charge.

Free repair · 64,038 vehicles affected Read campaign 16V698000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
Repair when you can Latches/locks/linkages

A door that is not securely latched could open while the vehicle is in motion, increasing the risk of injury to a vehicle occupant.

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.

What to do: Book it in at your next service. There is no deadline and no charge.

Free repair · 2,046,297 vehicles affected Read campaign 16V643000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
Repair when you can Electrical system

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.

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."

What to do: Book it in at your next service. There is no deadline and no charge.

Free repair · 374,781 vehicles affected Read campaign 15V436000 on NHTSA.gov ↗

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