2018 Ford Focus Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 49about this part
- Share
- 6%of 837 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 41,323miles
- Trend
- RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 49 complaints about the electrical system of the 2018 Ford Focus, 6% of the 837 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 41,323 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers. 2 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I have a 2018 Ford Focus se that is less then a year old and it bogs down, acts like its going to stall out and doesn't get the gas mileage it's suppose too. It bogs down when I am driving it and when driving it will spit and sputter like it's going to stall out on me then snaps out of it. Ford keeps telling me that nothing is wrong with it.”
NHTSA complaint #11221099, filed 2019-06, 30 miles“Each time I fill the car with gas, even with the tank half full, the car stalls and has trouble starting. I have checked for clogged or cracked fuel lines and there are none. It puts out the code p1450. Replacement of the fuel tank pressure solenoid and it's still having the same problem. I have read that there may be a recall of some sort on the fuel system in these cars.”
NHTSA complaint #11321251, filed 2020-04, 40,000 miles“I was driving normally and the engine shut down with no warning (lights on the instrument panel went off) then came back up. Not long after this, I came across an article that suggested a current recall could be to blame for this but my VIN is not included in this recall. It should be. (date of occurrence is approximate.)”
NHTSA complaint #11144048, filed 2018-10, 18,000 miles“Fueled the vehicle and drove it later and it stalled. Warning lights came on. It is a 2018 with only 26,000 and we owned it a week. Bought from what we thought was a reputable dealer. Hillyers Ford”
NHTSA complaint #11402733, filed 2021-03, 26,000 miles“I approached a stop sign, and lost complete power, couldn't even move it out of gear, tried to jump it and nothing. I could've wrecked because of this”
NHTSA complaint #11282570, filed 2019-11, 70,000 milesRelated recalls
- 26V011000Jan 15, 2026Ford 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…Covers: Ford Focus 2013–2018, Escape 2013–2019, Lincoln MKC 2015–2016
- 26V012000Jan 15, 2026Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Focus, 2019 Explorer, and 2024 Explorer vehicles. The engine block heater may crack and develop a…Covers: Ford Focus 2016–2018, Explorer 2019, 2024
Related service bulletins
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- 11025837Nov 26, 2025This article supersedes TSB 24-2165 to update the TSB Service Procedure. Some vehicles listed in the Model statement above may exhibit various SYNC performance related concerns…
- 11026013Nov 19, 2025This is a proactive investigation program by Ford Motor Company to inspect a limited number of affected vehicles that are customer-owned. Ford is voluntarily conducting this…
- 11025611Nov 12, 2025Some 2015-2021 Ford and Lincoln vehicles may exhibit an illuminated MIL with diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) P0011, P0012, P0014, P0015, P0016, P0017, P0018, P0019, P0021, P0022…
- 10235323Apr 12, 2023Certain 2014-2020 Model Year Multiple Vehicle Lines 3G Telematics Control Unit to 4G Upgrade Kit REASON FOR THIS SUPPLEMENT Program Terms & Urgency / Expiration Date: Program…
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- 10211709May 2, 2022Some 2014-2017 C-MAX Energi, 2014-2020 Fusion plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV), 2015-2017 MKZ/MKZ Hybrid/MKC, 2016-2017 MKX, 2016-2018 Focus battery electric vehicle (BEV)…
- 10205694Dec 23, 2021Some 2016-2021 Ford and Lincoln vehicles equipped with SYNC 3 may exhibit a condition where the navigation voice prompts are inoperative after a SYNC map update. This may be due…
Electrical system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 49 | 6% |
| 2017 | 36 | 4% |
| 2016 | 82 | 7% |
| 2015 | 64 | 6% |
| 2014 | 245 | 9% |
| 2013 | 276 | 13% |
| 2012 | 352 | 9% |
| 2011 | 25 | 22% |
| 2010 | 43 | 15% |
| 2009 | 45 | 20% |
| 2008 | 57 | 23% |
| 2007 | 85 | 22% |
| 2006 | 47 | 23% |
| 2005 | 113 | 26% |
| 2004 | 183 | 47% |
| 2003 | 522 | 53% |
| 2002 | 277 | 30% |
| 2001 | 496 | 28% |
| 2000 | 1,343 | 36% |
| 1999 | 2 | 18% |
Other parts of the 2018 Ford Focus
319 complaintsEngine
232 complaintsFuel system
196 complaintsEngine cooling
124 complaintsOther or unknown
78 complaintsSteering
30 complaintsVehicle speed control
27 complaintsBrakes
21 complaintsAir bags
9 complaintsBody and structure
6 complaintsBack-over prevention (rear camera)
5 complaintsExterior lighting
5 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2018 Ford Focus
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology