Ford Focus FWD

20092018 · 37 configurations

Lowest
26
Average
30
Best
34

The Ford Focus FWD has been tested by the EPA across 37 different configurations spanning model years 2009 through 2018. Over this period, the Focus FWD has achieved combined fuel economy ratings ranging from 26 MPG to 34 MPG, with an overall average of 30 MPG across all engine, transmission, and drivetrain combinations. Below you will find a comprehensive breakdown of every tested configuration, organized by model year. Click any row to view detailed specifications, emissions data, and annual fuel cost estimates for that specific vehicle.

All Configurations

Year Powertrain Annual Cost City Hwy Comb MPGCompare
2018
2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (AM6)Regular
$1,950263831MPG
2018
2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (AM-S6)Regular
$2,150243428MPG
2018
2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$2,150253428MPG
2018
1L 3-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S6)Regular
$1,950273831MPG
2018
1L 3-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 6-spdRegular
$1,750304034MPG
2017
1L 3-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S6)Regular
$1,950273831MPG
2017
1L 3-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 6-spdRegular
$1,750304034MPG
2017
2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (AM6)Regular
$1,950263831MPG
2017
2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (AM-S6)Regular
$2,050263629MPG
2017
2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$2,150253428MPG
2016
1L 3-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 6-spdRegular
$1,750304134MPG
2016
2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (AM6)Regular
$1,950273931MPG
2016
2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (AM-S6)Regular
$2,000263730MPG
2016
2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$2,050263629MPG
2016
1L 3-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S6)Regular
$1,850283932MPG
2015
1L 3-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 6-spdRegular
$1,850293832MPG
2015
2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (AM6)Regular
$1,950273831MPG
2015
2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S6)Regular
$2,000263730MPG
2015
2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$2,050263529MPG
2015
2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 6-spdRegular
$2,300233126MPG
2014
2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (AM6)Regular
$2,000273630MPG
2014
2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S6)Regular
$2,000273630MPG
2014
2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$2,050263529MPG
2014
2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 6-spdRegular
$2,300233126MPG
2013
2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (AM6)Regular
$2,000273630MPG
2013
2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S6)Regular
$2,000273630MPG
2013
2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$2,050263529MPG
2013
2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 6-spdRegular
$2,300233126MPG
2012
2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (AM6)Regular
$1,950273731MPG
2012
2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (AM-S6)Regular
$2,000273630MPG
2012
2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$2,050263529MPG
2011
2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$2,150253328MPG
2011
2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$2,050253429MPG
2010
2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$2,150243428MPG
2010
2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$2,150243528MPG
2009
2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$2,150243528MPG
2009
2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$2,200243327MPG

Historical Efficiency

2018
34
2017
34
2016
34
2015
32
2014
30
2013
30
2012
31
2011
29
2010
28
2009
28

Safety Rating History

NHTSA typically tests the base platform of a vehicle and does not test every specific trim level. This specific configuration (Focus FWD) has not been independently rated.

Complaint & Incident History

The data below represents all official consumer complaints reported to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for the Ford Focus FWD. Click on any year to drill down and read the unedited, raw problem narratives submitted directly by vehicle owners.

Fatal Crash History (FARS)

The Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS) is a nationwide census providing NHTSA, Congress and the American public yearly data regarding fatal injuries suffered in motor vehicle traffic crashes. The data below represents historical totals for the Ford Ford Focus grouping as reported by the NHTSA.

Total Fatal Crashes
2,474
Total Deaths
1,508

Incident Risk Profile

Rollover Rate
10.3%
Fire Occurrence
1.9%
Speeding Involved
15.2%
DUI Involved
15.2%
Primary Impact Zone

Breakdown of the initial point of impact across all fatal collisions involving this model.

76%
Front
14%
Side
10%
Rear

Year-by-Year Trend & Severity

2023
Fatal Crashes262
Fatalities
177
Deaths/Crash
0.68
2022
Fatal Crashes280
Fatalities
166
Deaths/Crash
0.59
2021
Fatal Crashes312
Fatalities
193
Deaths/Crash
0.62
2020
Fatal Crashes285
Fatalities
180
Deaths/Crash
0.63
2019
Fatal Crashes258
Fatalities
166
Deaths/Crash
0.64
2018
Fatal Crashes276
Fatalities
175
Deaths/Crash
0.63
2017
Fatal Crashes261
Fatalities
154
Deaths/Crash
0.59
2016
Fatal Crashes208
Fatalities
111
Deaths/Crash
0.53
2015
Fatal Crashes197
Fatalities
106
Deaths/Crash
0.54
2014
Fatal Crashes135
Fatalities
80
Deaths/Crash
0.59

Platform Recall Intelligence

Most Recalled Components

Tip: Click any component bar to view detailed recall narratives.

Historical Severity Timeline

2017
1
2016
4
2015
2
2014
3
2013
5
2012
7
Critical
Moderate
Advisory