Ford Focus

20002008 · 38 configurations

Lowest
20
Average
25
Best
28

The Ford Focus has been tested by the EPA across 38 different configurations spanning model years 2000 through 2008. Over this period, the Focus has achieved combined fuel economy ratings ranging from 20 MPG to 28 MPG, with an overall average of 25 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
2008
2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$2,150243328MPG
2008
2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$2,150243528MPG
2007
2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$2,300233126MPG
2007
2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$2,200243327MPG
2007
2.3L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$2,600202923MPG
2006
2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$2,400222925MPG
2006
2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$2,300233126MPG
2006
2.3L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$2,600202823MPG
2005
2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$2,400222925MPG
2005
2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$2,300223226MPG
2005
2.3L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$2,600202823MPG
2004
2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$2,400233025MPG
2004
2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$2,500222824MPG
2004
2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$2,200243227MPG
2004
2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$2,400223025MPG
2004
2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 6-spdPremium
$3,300182621MPG
2004
2.3L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$2,500212824MPG
2004
2.3L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$2,400223025MPG
2003
2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$2,300243026MPG
2003
2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$2,500222824MPG
2003
2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$2,200243227MPG
2003
2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$2,500222924MPG
2003
2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 6-spdRegular
$3,000182320MPG
2003
2.3L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$2,600212723MPG
2003
2.3L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$2,400223025MPG
2002
2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$2,400232925MPG
2002
2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$2,400232925MPG
2002
2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 6-spdPremium
$3,450182320MPG
2002
2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$2,150253228MPG
2002
2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$2,400223125MPG
2001
2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$2,400223025MPG
2001
2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$2,500222924MPG
2001
2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$2,150253228MPG
2001
2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$2,400223025MPG
2000
2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$2,300233026MPG
2000
2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$2,500222824MPG
2000
2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$2,200243227MPG
2000
2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$2,400223125MPG

Historical Efficiency

2008
28
2007
27
2006
26
2005
26
2004
27
2003
27
2002
28
2001
28
2000
27

Safety Rating History

NHTSA typically tests the base platform of a vehicle and does not test every specific trim level. This specific configuration (Focus) 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. 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
1,974
Total Deaths
1,535

Incident Risk Profile

Rollover Rate
15.4%
Fire Occurrence
2.8%
Speeding Involved
16.2%
DUI Involved
15.9%
Primary Impact Zone

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

72%
Front
19%
Side
9%
Rear

Year-by-Year Trend & Severity

2023
Fatal Crashes129
Fatalities
109
Deaths/Crash
0.84
2022
Fatal Crashes139
Fatalities
112
Deaths/Crash
0.81
2021
Fatal Crashes160
Fatalities
123
Deaths/Crash
0.77
2020
Fatal Crashes168
Fatalities
139
Deaths/Crash
0.83
2019
Fatal Crashes178
Fatalities
143
Deaths/Crash
0.80
2018
Fatal Crashes202
Fatalities
158
Deaths/Crash
0.78
2017
Fatal Crashes271
Fatalities
207
Deaths/Crash
0.76
2016
Fatal Crashes228
Fatalities
169
Deaths/Crash
0.74
2015
Fatal Crashes244
Fatalities
185
Deaths/Crash
0.76
2014
Fatal Crashes255
Fatalities
190
Deaths/Crash
0.75

Platform Recall Intelligence

Most Recalled Components

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

Historical Severity Timeline

2008
1
2002
2
2001
1
2000
18
Critical
Moderate
Advisory