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hardly worth mentioning
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
55,521 miles

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2018 Ford Focus engine problems

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2018 Ford Focus Owner Comments (Page 1 of 3)

problem #58

Dec 182023

Focus

  • 68,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

The contact owns a 2018 Ford Focus. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V905000 (Engine and Engine Cooling) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact stated while driving approximately 60 MPH, the "Low oil pressure" warning illuminated. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled. The contact had the vehicle towed to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the oil pump had failed and damaged the engine. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact had the vehicle towed to a dealer and was informed that the oil pump had failed and that the engine and oil pump needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 68,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Clarks Hill, IN, USA

problem #57

Jul 032024

Focus

  • miles
The contact owns a 2018 Ford Focus. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V905000 (Engine and Engine Cooling); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Newtonville, MA, USA

problem #56

Feb 112024

Focus

  • 40,000 miles
The contact owns a 2018 Ford Focus. The contact stated while driving 70 MPH, the engine seized with a loss of oil pressure. The oil pressure warning light was illuminated. Additionally, the contact was able to pull over to the shoulder of the roadway and the vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed. The mechanic related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V905000 (Engine and Engine Cooling) and referred the contact to the local dealer for assistance. The vehicle was towed to a local dealer where it was diagnosed that the oil pump and engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V905000 (Engine and Engine Cooling) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 40,000.

- Bloomington, IL, USA

problem #55

Jan 042024

Focus

  • 0 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

The contact owns a 2018 Ford Focus. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V905000 (Engine and Engine Cooling) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Parma Heights, OH, USA

problem #54

Sep 152023

Focus

  • 53,000 miles
The contact owns a 2018 Ford Focus. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, there was an abnormal sound coming from the engine compartment, after which the vehicle lost motive power. The contact was able to pull to the shoulder of the roadway, where the vehicle failed to restart. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer or an independent mechanic. The vehicle was not repaired. After investigating the failure, the contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V905000 (Engine and Engine Cooling), and the VIN was included, but parts were not yet available. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but provided no assistance. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The failure mileage was 53,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Federal Way, WA, USA

problem #53

Jun 212024

Focus

  • 51,000 miles
The contact owns a 2018 Ford Focus. The contact stated that while her daughter was driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle inadvertently lost motive power. The low oil pressure warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed a failure with the oil pump. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was towed to the dealer but was not yet diagnosed. The vehicle was not repaired. After investigating the failure, the contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V905000 (Engine and Engine Cooling). The VIN was included, but parts were not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but provided no assistance. The failure mileage was 51,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Houston, TX, USA

problem #52

Oct 192023

Focus

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

The contact owns a 2018 Ford Focus. The contact stated that while her daughter was driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle inadvertently lost motive power. The driver was able to pull to the shoulder of the roadway, where the vehicle failed to restart. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, who diagnosed a failure with the oil pump resulting in damages to the engine. The contact was informed that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. After investigating the failure, the contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V905000 (Engine and Engine Cooling). The VIN was included, but the parts to do the recall repair were not yet available. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, and a case was opened. The failure mileage was unknown. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Monroe, WA, USA

problem #51

Apr 082024

Focus

  • 94,000 miles
The contact owns a 2018 Ford Focus. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V905000 (Engine and Engine Cooling) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated while driving 55 MPH, there was air coming from under the hood of the vehicle and the RPM was fluctuating. In addition, the vehicle failed to respond, while the accelerator pedal was depressed. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer where it was diagnosed that the oil pump drive belt, drive belt tensioner, and an unknown sensor had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 94,000.

- Richton, MS, USA

problem #50

Feb 232024

Focus

  • 55,428 miles
The contact owns a 2018 Ford Focus. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle stalled. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was towed. The vehicle was diagnosed by an independent mechanic with engine oil pump failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact then received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V905000 (Engine and Engine Cooling); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer was made aware of the failure and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The failure mileage was 55,428. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- El Paso, TX, USA

problem #49

Jun 202024

Focus

  • 37,084 miles
The contact owns a 2018 Ford Focus. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V905000 (Engine and Engine Cooling); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact stated while driving 10 MPH, the vehicle stalled, and the contact heard a loud ticking sound coming from the engine. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the dealer and made aware of the failure but confirmed that parts were not yet available. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 37,084. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Saint Louis, MO, USA

problem #48

Jan 312023

Focus

  • 65,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

The contact owns a 2018 Ford Focus. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where the engine was replaced. The contact stated while driving at various speeds and depressing the accelerator pedal, the vehicle hesitated to respond. The check engine warning light was illuminated. Additionally, the contact stated that there was a significant amount of smoke coming out of the exhaust pipe. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed that the turbo charger had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was then taken to the dealer, where the same assessment was made. Additionally, the dealer determined that the failure was related to NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V905000 (Engine and Engine Cooling); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 65,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Florence, SC, USA

problem #47

Dec 222023

Focus

  • 54,000 miles
The contact owns a 2018 Ford Focus. The contact stated while driving 70-?"75 MPH, the vehicle lost motive power and shut off. The contact pulled over, and the vehicle failed to restart. The oil pressure warning light illuminated and blinked. The contact stated that several unknown warning lights were illuminated after the failure. The vehicle was towed to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed and determined that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact called the manufacturer and requested a buyback. The contact stated that the failure was related to NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V905000 (Engine and Engine Cooling). The manufacturer agreed to assist with the repairs. The failure mileage was approximately 54,000.

- Port Orange, FL, USA

problem #46

Jun 132024

Focus

  • miles
The contact owns a 2018 Ford Focus. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V905000 (Engine and Engine Cooling) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted, and it was confirmed that the part was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Lexington, KY, USA

problem #45

Jun 112024

Focus

  • 89,000 miles
The contact owns a 2018 Ford Focus. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V905000 (Engine and Engine Cooling); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle began to lose motive power with the check engine, low oil pressure, and low battery warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was not able to restart. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed as a failure with the engine. The contact was informed that the engine needed to be replaced. The dealer confirmed that parts were not yet available. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 89,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Cornelius, NC, USA

problem #44

Jul 062023

Focus

  • 39,000 miles
The contact owns a 2018 Ford Focus. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V905000 (Engine and Engine Cooling) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact stated while driving at approximately 60 MPH, the "Low Oil Pressure" warning light illuminated, and the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was towed to a local dealer, and it was determined that the engine had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The contact stated that recently while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle stalled. The contact stated that several unknown warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was towed to another dealer who determined that the oil pump had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 39,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Granite City, IL, USA

problem #43

Apr 262024

Focus

  • 50,000 miles
The contact owns a 2018 Ford Focus. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V905000 (Engine and Engine Cooling) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated while depressing the accelerator pedal, the vehicle failed to respond immediately and stalled shortly afterward. The vehicle failed to restart. The vehicle was towed to a local dealer where it was diagnosed and determined that the failure was related to NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V905000 (Engine and Engine Cooling). The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 50,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Corpus Christi, TX, USA

problem #42

May 132024

Focus

  • 111,000 miles
The contact owns a 2018 Ford Focus. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed and coming to a stop sign, the vehicle stalled. The contact stated that the vehicle was losing motive power and the vehicle was consuming an excessive amount of fuel. The vehicle was not able to be restarted. The vehicle was towed to a local dealer to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the engine needed to be replaced. The dealer confirmed that the failure was related to NHTSA Campaign: 23V905000 (Engine and Engine Cooling); however, the parts to perform the repair were not yet available. The vehicle was not repaired and remained with the local dealer. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 111,000.

- Kalamazoo, MI, USA

problem #41

May 202024

Focus

  • 47,000 miles
The contact owns a 2018 Ford Focus. The contact stated while driving 70 MPH, the vehicle started to lose motive power with the check oil warning light illuminated. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where the vehicle was diagnosed as a failure with the fuel pump. The contact was informed that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V905000 (Engine and Engine Cooling) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was not contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. The failure mileage was approximately 47,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Los Angeles, CA, USA

problem #40

May 092024

Focus

  • 60,643 miles
The contact owns a 2018 Ford Focus. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V905000 (Engine and Engine Cooling) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated while driving 50 MPH, the vehicle decelerated, with the oil pressure and battery warning lights illuminated. The contact pulled over off the highway and stated that the vehicle failed to restart. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed with engine failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 60,643. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- West Covina, CA, USA

problem #39

May 102024

Focus

  • miles
The contact owns a 2018 Ford Focus. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V905000 (Engine and Engine Cooling) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Warren, OH, USA

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