Ford Focus SFE FWD

20122015 · 2 configurations

Lowest
32
Average
33
Best
34

The Ford Focus SFE FWD has been tested by the EPA across 2 different configurations spanning model years 2012 through 2015. Over this period, the Focus SFE FWD has achieved combined fuel economy ratings ranging from 32 MPG to 34 MPG, with an overall average of 33 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
2015
1L 3-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 6-spdRegular
$1,750304134MPG
2012
2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (AM6)Regular
$1,850283932MPG

Historical Efficiency

2015
34
2012
32

Safety Rating History

NHTSA typically tests the base platform of a vehicle and does not test every specific trim level. This specific configuration (Focus SFE 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 SFE 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
605
Total Deaths
351

Incident Risk Profile

Rollover Rate
11.2%
Fire Occurrence
1.3%
Speeding Involved
14.5%
DUI Involved
16.0%
Primary Impact Zone

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

77%
Front
13%
Side
10%
Rear

Year-by-Year Trend & Severity

2023
Fatal Crashes72
Fatalities
51
Deaths/Crash
0.71
2022
Fatal Crashes71
Fatalities
37
Deaths/Crash
0.52
2021
Fatal Crashes71
Fatalities
39
Deaths/Crash
0.55
2020
Fatal Crashes61
Fatalities
38
Deaths/Crash
0.62
2019
Fatal Crashes56
Fatalities
32
Deaths/Crash
0.57
2018
Fatal Crashes54
Fatalities
31
Deaths/Crash
0.57
2017
Fatal Crashes70
Fatalities
36
Deaths/Crash
0.51
2016
Fatal Crashes62
Fatalities
37
Deaths/Crash
0.60
2015
Fatal Crashes62
Fatalities
33
Deaths/Crash
0.53
2014
Fatal Crashes26
Fatalities
17
Deaths/Crash
0.65

Platform Recall Intelligence

Most Recalled Components

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Historical Severity Timeline

2015
4
2012
7
Critical
Moderate
Advisory