2018 Ford Focus service brakes problems
19 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the service brakes on the 2018 Ford Focus — 2% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Engine light and red oil can symbol's keeps showing on the dashboard. Brake pedal is tight & hard when stopping when pressed on them.”
filed Sep 8, 2024
“With out warning my car lost power and went from 65 mph to 40 in an instant, I was able to avoid hitting the side wall of the freeway and with Gods help avoided hitting any other vehicles. The oil light came on then the engine light soon after, I was able to take the first exit off the freeway and…”
filed Aug 5, 2024
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Service Brakes problems in other Focus years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 Focus | 9 | 1% |
| 2016 Focus | 9 | 1% |
| 2015 Focus | 10 | 1% |
| 2014 Focus | 28 | 1% |
| 2013 Focus | 22 | 1% |
| 2012 Focus | 54 | 1% |
| 2011 Focus | 4 | 4% |
| 2010 Focus | 8 | 3% |
| 2009 Focus | 4 | 2% |
| 2008 Focus | 11 | 4% |
| 2007 Focus | 7 | 2% |
| 2006 Focus | 6 | 3% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2018 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.