2018 Ford Focus Brakes Problems
NHTSA lists 21 brake complaints for the 2018 Ford Focus, 3% of its 835 total complaints, with 2 crashes reported and a median failure mileage of 56,000. No brake-related recall is on file for this model year.
- Brakes complaints
- 21
- 3% of 835
- Crashes reported
- 2
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Median mileage
- 56,000 mi
- Related recalls
- 0
Typical brake symptoms owners report
- Brake pedal traveling to the floor with reduced or no stopping power, sometimes tied to low oil pressure and check engine light.
- Brake pedal going stiff or firm at low speeds, forcing use of the electronic parking brake to stop.
- Simultaneous braking and acceleration sensations, including unintended acceleration up hills and at stop lights.
- Premature rotor cracking and rust leading to full front and rear brake replacement within about two years of purchase.
- Brake pedal sticking, making the push-start car difficult to start and later linked to clutch and pedal part replacement.
When 2018 Ford Focus brake complaints were filed
First complaint Jun 22, 2018, latest Sep 8, 2024.
Brakes recalls for the 2018 Ford Focus
No safety recalls on record for this model year.
Brakes 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 brake complaints does the 2018 Ford Focus have?
- NHTSA lists 21 brake-related complaints for the 2018 Ford Focus, which is 3% of the 835 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a brake recall for the 2018 Ford Focus?
- No. The data shows no related recalls listed for brakes on the 2018 Ford Focus.
- At what mileage do brake problems typically show up on the 2018 Focus?
- The median mileage at failure among reported brake complaints is 56,000 miles.
- Did the 2018 Ford Focus brake issues cause any crashes?
- Owners reported 2 crashes tied to brake complaints for the 2018 Ford Focus, with no fires or injuries reported.
- How does the 2018 Focus compare to other years for brake complaints?
- The 2018 Focus's brake complaints make up 3% of its total complaints, similar to the 3% share seen in 2012, 2013, and 2014, and higher than the 1% share in 2017.