2015 Ford Focus fuel system, gasoline problems
33 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the fuel system, gasoline on the 2015 Ford Focus — 3% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The contact's daughter owns a 2015 Ford Focus. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled while the transmission was in reverse(R), and the vehicle rolled backwards downhill while depressing the brake pedal. The vehicle came to a stop once the vehicle was steered over into the grass, and the…”
filed Aug 10, 2026
“The contact owns a 2015 Ford Focus. The contact stated that the fuel tank was cracked and leaking fuel. The fuel warning light was illuminated. The local dealer was contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted but no assistance was provided. The failure…”
filed Jun 22, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- Canister Purge Valve (CPV) may malfunction, causing the engine to stall unexpectedly…Campaign 26V369000 · Jun 9, 2026
- Canister Purge Valve (CPV) may malfunction, possibly causing excessive vacuum in fuel…Campaign 18V735000 · Oct 22, 2018
Fuel System, Gasoline problems in other Focus years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 Focus | 65 | 8% |
| 2017 Focus | 61 | 7% |
| 2016 Focus | 61 | 5% |
| 2014 Focus | 53 | 2% |
| 2013 Focus | 53 | 3% |
| 2012 Focus | 56 | 1% |
| 2011 Focus | 2 | 2% |
| 2010 Focus | 15 | 5% |
| 2009 Focus | 4 | 2% |
| 2008 Focus | 1 | 0% |
| 2007 Focus | 8 | 2% |
| 2006 Focus | 7 | 3% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2015 Ford Focus
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.