2015 Ford Focus Structure & Body Problems
NHTSA lists 25 Structure & Body complaints for the 2015 Ford Focus, 2% of its 1,018 total complaints, with a median failure mileage of 23,500 miles. Two crashes and two injuries are tied to this area, and Ford issued three related recalls, including a door latch campaign (16V643000).
- Structure & Body complaints
- 25
- 2% of 1,018
- Crashes reported
- 2
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 2
- Median mileage
- 23,500 mi
- Related recalls
- 3
Typical body and structure symptoms owners report
- Doors, especially rear driver-side, fly open or fail to latch while driving at 30 to 40 mph.
- Owners report waiting long periods for door latch recall parts (campaign 16V643000) to become available at dealers.
- Front grille panels reportedly pop out while driving, raising concern about damage to tires or nearby vehicles.
- Rear bumper vents allow rodent entry, leading to damage of trunk lining and seat belts.
- Front seat headrest adjustment sometimes fails to click into position, causing it to shift while driving.
- A uniframe body section deformed into the engine bay after a side-impact crash, with no airbag deployment reported.
When 2015 Ford Focus body and structure complaints were filed
First complaint Aug 13, 2015, latest Nov 30, 2023.
Structure & Body recalls for the 2015 Ford Focus
- NHTSA 20V331000Jun 8, 2020Structure & Body2,147,323 vehicles
Latches/locks/linkages:doors:latch
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2011-2014 Fiesta, 2013-2014 Fusion, 2015 Mustang, 2013-2015 Escape and C-Max, 2012-2015 Focus, 2014-2016 Transit Connect, 2013-2014 Lincoln MKZ, and 2015 MKC vehicles. These vehicles were previously recalled and repaired under recalls 15V-246, 16V-643 or 17V-210, however the repair may not have been completed properly. A component within the door latches may break making the doors difficult to latch and/or leading the driver or a passenger to believe a door is securely closed when, in fact, it is not.
Risk: A door that is not securely latched could open while the vehicle is in motion, increasing the risk of injury to a vehicle occupant.
Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the latch date codes to confirm if the repair was done correctly, and replace the side door latches if necessary, free of charge. Owners will also have the option to inspect their own vehicle's door latches and enter the date codes into a website to determine if the latches are correct. Owner notification letters were mailed on July 27, 2020. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 20S30.
- NHTSA 16V698000Sep 28, 2016Structure & Body64,038 vehicles
Latches/locks/linkages:hatchback/liftgate:lock
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2013-2017 Ford Focus hatchback vehicles manufactured February 14, 2012, to August 26, 2016 and equipped with a manual transmission. The hatchback of the affected vehicles may be unlatched with a single press of the interior latch release button. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 206, "Door Locks and Door Retention Components."
Risk: With only a single press needed, the driver may accidently unlatch the hatchback, increasing the risk of injury to any unsecured passengers in the back.
Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the Body Control Module with updated software, free of charge. The recall began February 10, 2017. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 16C13.
- NHTSA 16V643000Sep 6, 2016Structure & Body2,046,297 vehicles
Latches/locks/linkages:doors:latch
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2012-2015 Ford Focus, 2013-2015 Ford Escape and Ford C-MAX, 2015 Lincoln MKC and Ford Mustang, and 2014-2016 Ford Transit Connect vehicles. A component within the door latches may break, preventing the doors from latching and/or leading the driver or a passenger to believe a door is securely closed when, in fact, it is not.
Risk: A door that is not securely latched could open while the vehicle is in motion, increasing the risk of injury to a vehicle occupant.
Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the door latches with an improved part, free of charge. The recall began on January 27, 2017. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 16S30.
Structure & Body complaints by Focus model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- How many Structure & Body complaints does NHTSA have for the 2015 Ford Focus?
- NHTSA lists 25 Structure & Body complaints for the 2015 Focus, which is 2% of the 1,018 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a recall related to Structure & Body issues on the 2015 Ford Focus?
- Yes. Three recalls tied to this area apply, including campaign 16V643000 for door latches, 16V698000 for hatchback body control module software, and 20V331000 for latch inspection.
- At what mileage do Structure & Body problems typically show up on the 2015 Focus?
- The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this area is 23,500 miles.
- Were there any crashes or injuries linked to Structure & Body complaints?
- NHTSA data shows 2 crashes and 2 injuries associated with Structure & Body complaints on the 2015 Focus, with no fires reported.
- Is 2015 the worst year for Focus Structure & Body complaints?
- No. Earlier years like 2012 had far more Structure & Body complaints (458, an 12% share), making 2015's 25 complaints and 2% share comparatively low among Focus model years.