What is the fuel economy of a 2018 Ford Focus FWD?

EPA figures for the 2018 Ford Focus FWD reach 34 MPG combined depending on configuration; the table on this page lists every tested engine and transmission combination.

Are there recalls on the 2018 Ford Focus FWD?

NHTSA lists 7 safety recall campaigns for the 2018 Ford Focus FWD. Check your specific vehicle by VIN on the official NHTSA site - recalls are fixed free of charge by dealers.

What are common problems with the 2018 Ford Focus FWD?

Owners have filed 1,119 complaints with NHTSA for the 2018 Ford Focus FWD, most often about: Power Train, Engine, Fuel/propulsion System. Complaint counts reflect what owners report, not confirmed defects.

What is the safety rating of the 2018 Ford Focus FWD?

NHTSA gave the 2018 Ford Focus FWD (2018 Ford Focus 5 HB FWD) an overall 5-star rating in the official 5-Star Safety Ratings program.

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2018 Ford Focus FWD

Official EPA fuel economy and NHTSA recall record, best combined figure 34 MPG.

Safety rating (NHTSA 5-Star)

Official crash-test ratings for the 2018 Ford Focus 5 HB FWD.

5/5

Overall

5/5

Frontal crash

4/5

Rollover

Fuel economy (EPA)

Engine	Transmission	Fuel	City	Highway	Combined	CO2 g/mi
2.0L 4-cyl	Automatic (AM6)	Regular	26	38	31	289
2.0L 4-cyl	Automatic (AM-S6)	Regular	24	34	28	321
2.0L 4-cyl	Manual 5-spd	Regular	25	34	28	316
1.0L 3-cyl	Automatic (S6)	Regular	27	38	31	286
1.0L 3-cyl	Manual 6-spd	Regular	30	40	34	264

Safety recalls (NHTSA)

7 campaigns on record for this model year. Recall repairs are free at dealers; check your exact vehicle by VIN on nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Campaign 18V845000

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.

Campaign 18V735000

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.

Campaign 23V905000

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.

Campaign 26V376000

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.

Campaign 26V012000

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.

Campaign 26V011000

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.

Campaign 26V369000

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.

Owner complaints (NHTSA)

1,119 complaints filed by owners for this model year (24 involving a crash, 8 a fire). Complaints are owner reports, not confirmed defects - browse them in full on nhtsa.gov.

Power Train 322 Engine 229 Fuel/propulsion System 131

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Sources: EPA fueleconomy.gov, the NHTSA recalls, complaints and 5-Star Safety Ratings databases (all US public data), refreshed monthly. Recall texts are quoted from the official record. Details on About & Data Sources.