Ford Focus engine problems by year
2,314 NHTSA owner complaints name the engine across 19 Focus model years. The most reported year is 2012 with 475 reports.
| Year | Engine reports | Share | Median mileage | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 Focus | 231 | 28% | 51,576 mi | |
| 2017 Focus | 229 | 26% | 64,000 mi | |
| 2016 Focus | 233 | 20% | 53,000 mi | |
| 2015 Focus | 172 | 17% | 65,494 mi | |
| 2014 Focus | 442 | 17% | 58,858 mi | |
| 2013 Focus | 343 | 16% | 50,662 mi | |
| 2012 Focus | 475 | 13% | 65,000 mi | |
| 2011 Focus | 3 | 3% | — | |
| 2010 Focus | 42 | 15% | 49,335 mi | |
| 2009 Focus | 16 | 7% | 54,000 mi | |
| 2008 Focus | 14 | 6% | 83,000 mi | |
| 2007 Focus | 6 | 2% | — | |
| 2006 Focus | 2 | 1% | — | |
| 2005 Focus | 11 | 2% | — | |
| 2004 Focus | 13 | 3% | 145,275 mi | |
| 2003 Focus | 18 | 2% | 111,500 mi | |
| 2002 Focus | 16 | 2% | 127,500 mi | |
| 2001 Focus | 32 | 2% | 122,125 mi | |
| 2000 Focus | 16 | 0% | 139,000 mi |
Share is the fraction of that year’s complaints naming the engine. Raw counts are not adjusted for sales volume — years that sold more units naturally accumulate more reports.