2018 Ford Focus
2018 Ford Focus in NHTSA data: length 436–453 cm, curb weight 1,327–1,666 kg and 7 recall campaigns.
2018 Ford Focus at a glance
NHTSA lists 4 specification rows for the 2018 Ford Focus. Overall length is 436–453 cm (171.7–178.3 in), width 182–183 cm, height 147–148 cm and wheelbase 265 cm (104.3 in). Curb weight is 1,327–1,666 kg (2,926–3,673 lb). Against the 2017 model year NHTSA lists overall length 436–453 cm (2017: 436–453 cm) and curb weight 1,327–1,666 kg (2017: 1,327–1,666 kg).
Variants and dimensions
One row per variant as NHTSA’s Canadian vehicle specifications list it. Metric values are NHTSA’s; inches and pounds are converted here.
| Variant (as listed by NHTSA) | Length | Width | Height | Wheelbase | Curb weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FOCUS 4DR HATCHBACK SE/TITANIUM | 436 cm171.7 in | 183 cm72 in | 147 cm57.9 in | 265 cm104.3 in | 1,327 kg2,926 lb |
| FOCUS 4DR SEDAN S/SE/TITANIUM | 453 cm178.3 in | 183 cm72 in | 147 cm57.9 in | 265 cm104.3 in | 1,340 kg2,954 lb |
| FOCUS ELECTRIC 4D HATCHBACK | 438 cm172.4 in | 182 cm71.7 in | 148 cm58.3 in | 265 cm104.3 in | 1,666 kg3,673 lb |
| FOCUS ST/RS 4DR HATCHBACK | 439 cm172.8 in | 182 cm71.7 in | 147 cm57.9 in | 265 cm104.3 in | 1,475 kg3,252 lb |
Recall campaigns for the 2018 Ford Focus
NHTSA lists 7 recall campaigns for this make, model and model year. This is not a check of one car: whether a campaign is open on a specific vehicle depends on its VIN. Check an exact VIN on NHTSA.gov.
| Campaign | Reported | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26V376000 | 9 June 2026 | POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION | 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. |
| 26V369000 | 9 June 2026 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:EVAPORATIVE EMISSIONS:CANISTER | 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. |
| 26V012000 | 15 January 2026 | EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ENGINE BLOCK HEATER | 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. |
| 26V011000 | 15 January 2026 | EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ENGINE BLOCK HEATER | 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. |
| 23V905000 | 22 December 2023 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION:PUMP | 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. |
| 18V845000 | 28 November 2018 | POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION | 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. |
| 18V735000 | 22 October 2018 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE | 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. |
Other Focus model years
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Data from NHTSA vPIC and the NHTSA recalls API, fetched 17 October 2026. See how the data is built.