Car financing: 2018 Ford Focus
None for sale by us right now: rent one for a week first, or ask us to find one. Rated 7.0 to 10.6 L/100 km, or 19.6 kWh/100 km combined (EPA). 7 NHTSA recall campaigns. CarmaCars is not a lender, dealer or lessor, and does not arrange financing or leases. We rent cars, and sell one only when it is listed for sale on this page with its price.
- For sale by us
- 0
- Combined
- 7.0 to 10.6 L/100 km
- Recalls
- 7
For sale
We do not have a 2018 Ford Focus for sale right now. We are a rental company: rent one for a week to try it, or tell us what you want and we look for one for you.
CarmaCars is not a lender, dealer or lessor, and does not arrange financing or leases. We rent cars, and sell one only when it is listed for sale on this page with its price.
2018 Ford Focus specs
| Spec | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 | Powertrain 4 | Powertrain 5 | Powertrain 6 | Powertrain 7 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 1.0L 3-cylinder turbo | 1.0L 3-cylinder turbo | 2.0L 4-cylinder | 2.0L 4-cylinder | 2.0L 4-cylinder turbo | 2.3L 4-cylinder turbo | Electric motor |
| Drive | Front-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive | All-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive |
| Transmission | 6-speed manual | 6-speed automatic | 6-speed automatic | 5-speed manual | 6-speed manual | 6-speed manual | 1-speed automatic |
| Fuel | Regular gas | Regular gas | Regular gas | Regular gas | Regular gas | Premium gas | Electric |
| City | 7.9 L/100 km | 8.7 L/100 km | 9.4 L/100 km | 9.5 L/100 km | 10.7 L/100 km | 12.4 L/100 km | Not rated |
| Highway | 5.9 L/100 km | 6.2 L/100 km | 6.6 L/100 km | 6.9 L/100 km | 7.8 L/100 km | 9.0 L/100 km | Not rated |
| Combined | 7.0 L/100 km | 7.6 L/100 km | 8.1 L/100 km | 8.3 L/100 km | 9.4 L/100 km | 10.6 L/100 km | 19.6 kWh/100 km |
| Electric range | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | 185 km |
| CO₂ | 164 g/km | 178 g/km | 189.5 g/km | 196 g/km | 221 g/km | 250 g/km | 0 g/km |
| Cost to drive 100 km | $10.85 | $11.78 | $12.56 | $12.87 | $14.57 | $18.55 | $2.94 |
2018 Ford Focus: every figure
| Figure | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 | Powertrain 4 | Powertrain 5 | Powertrain 6 | Powertrain 7 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 1.0 L | 1.0 L | 2.0 L | 2.0 L | 2.0 L | 2.3 L | |
| Cylinders | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | |
| MPG city (US) | 30 | 27 | 25 | 25 | 22 | 19 | 118 MPGe |
| MPG highway (US) | 40 | 38 | 36 | 34 | 30 | 26 | 96 MPGe |
| MPG combined (US) | 34 | 31 | 30 | 28 | 25 | 22 | 107 MPGe |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 41 | 37 | 36 | 34 | 30 | 26 | |
| Charge at 240 V | 5.5 hours | ||||||
| Luggage volume (litres converted from EPA's cubic feet) | 651 L (23 cu ft) | 651 L (23 cu ft) | 651 L (23 cu ft) | 651 L (23 cu ft) | 651 L (23 cu ft) | 566 L (20 cu ft) | 396 L (14 cu ft) |
| Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices) | US$1,950 | US$2,150 | US$2,275 | US$2,400 | US$2,700 | US$3,750 | US$700 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.55 a litre) | $2,170 | $2,356 | $2,512 | $2,574 | $2,914 | $3,710 | $588 |
Sources: fuel use, MPG, CO2, electric range, battery, charge time, luggage volume and the annual fuel cost are the US EPA's (fueleconomy.gov). Imperial MPG, litres, inches and pounds are converted from those figures. Figures no free source publishes for this car (power, torque, acceleration, top speed, fuel tank, towing) are left out.
What to check when buying the 2018 Ford Focus
- NHTSA lists 7 recall campaigns for this model year. Ask the seller for proof each one was fixed; a dealer can check it by the VIN.
- Owners filed 837 complaints with NHTSA, most often about power train (323), engine (232) and fuel/propulsion system (132). Have those parts checked before you buy.
| Campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26V369000 | 2026-06-09 | fuel system, gasoline:storage:evaporative emissions:canister | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2012-2018 Focus vehicles previously repaired incorrectly under recall number 18V735. The Canister Purge Valve (CPV) may malfunction, causing the engine to stall unexpectedly while driving. |
| 26V376000 | 2026-06-09 | power train:manual transmission | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Focus and 2013-2016 Fusion vehicles previously repaired incorrectly under recall numbers 18V169 and 18V845. The clutch may fracture, resulting in damage to the transmission assembly and possibly a transmission fluid leak. |
| 26V011000 | 2026-01-15 | equipment:electrical:engine block heater | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2013-2018 Focus, 2013-2019 Escape, and 2015-2016 MKC vehicles equipped with a 2.0L engine. The engine block heater may crack and develop a coolant leak, causing it to short circuit when the block heater is plugged in. |
| 26V012000 | 2026-01-15 | equipment:electrical:engine block heater | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Focus, 2019 Explorer, and 2024 Explorer vehicles. The engine block heater may crack and develop a coolant leak, causing it to short circuit when the block heater is plugged in. |
| 23V905000 | 2023-12-22 | engine and engine cooling:engine:oil/lubrication:pump | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Ford Focus and 2018-2022 Ford EcoSport vehicles. The oil pump drive belt or drive belt tensioner may fail, resulting in a loss of engine oil pressure. |
| 18V845000 | 2018-11-28 | power train:manual transmission | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Ford Focus vehicles equipped with a 1.0L Fox GTDI engine and a 6-speed manual transmission. The clutch may fracture, resulting in damage to the transmission assembly and possibly a transmission fluid leak. |
| 18V735000 | 2018-10-22 | fuel system, gasoline:storage:evaporative emissions:canister | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2012-2018 Ford Focus vehicles with a 2.0L GDI or 2.0L GTDI engine. The Canister Purge Valve (CPV) may malfunction, possibly causing excessive vacuum in fuel vapor management system. |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
Thinking of buying the 2018 Ford Focus?
No 2018 Ford Focus is for sale by CarmaCars at the moment; this page helps you judge the car before you buy one elsewhere. We are not a lender and do not arrange loans. A monthly rental can cover the time while you arrange financing with your bank. This page sets out the 2018 Ford Focus for buyers, in plain words.
Recalls and complaints
NHTSA has 837 owner complaints on file, mostly about power train, engine and fuel/propulsion system. Look at the tires, brakes and battery; they are costly to replace. In Ontario, a used car needs a Safety Standards Certificate to be registered. Ask for the service records and check open recalls by the VIN.
What the specs mean
It runs the 1.0L 3-cylinder turbo, with front-wheel drive. The turbo gives a small engine the pull of a bigger one when you need it. With front-wheel drive, the weight of the engine sits over the driven wheels, which helps in winter.
For 300 km of mixed driving, expect about 21 litres, from its 7.0 L/100 km rating. At our price setting, driving 100 km costs about $10.85, and a 300 km weekend about $32.55. At US fuel prices, the EPA estimates US$1,950 a year for 15,000 miles.
Size and space
Its car body is low and settled, with a separate trunk. The EPA lists 651 litres for luggage, roughly bulky luggage, a stroller or sports gear.
Who it is for
It suits a work trip where a reliable car matters more than anything else. It suits commuters, couples and business trips.
Try before you buy
Rent the Focus first, and buy only if it fits your life. A test week in the Focus tells you more than any review. Load it with your things and park it where you park; then decide.
What it costs to run
The EPA estimates US$1,950 a year in fuel for 15,000 miles at US prices. At our price setting, 100 km costs about $10.85 in fuel. Ask what a set of tires costs for this trim; sizes and prices vary.
Which one to look for
Write down the VIN of any car you consider; it unlocks the recall and service history. Decide what matters most first: fuel use, space, or the price you can pay. Ask the seller which trim it is; badges can be swapped and options vary.
Over to you
Tell us the car you are considering, and we will help where we can.
Rent it for a week before you buy
A week of your own driving tells you more than a test drive: the commute, the parking, the fuel. Rent a 2018 Ford Focus from us first.
Ask us about the 2018 Ford Focus
Tell us your budget and when you want to buy; we look for a 2018 Ford Focus for you and reply within one business day.
Buying the 2018 Ford Focus
Does CarmaCars sell the 2018 Ford Focus?
Not right now. CarmaCars rents cars; it sells one only now and then. Tell us what you want and we look for one, or rent one for a week first.
Can I rent a 2018 Ford Focus before I buy one?
Yes. Request it for a week (or longer, up to 365 days) and drive it as your own; nothing is charged until we confirm and you approve.
Does the 2018 Ford Focus have recalls?
NHTSA lists 7 recall campaigns for it, in the table on this page. Ask for proof each was fixed.
What does the 2018 Ford Focus cost in fuel a year?
EPA puts it at US$1,950 a year for 15,000 miles at its fuel prices; at our price setting, 20,000 km cost about $2170.00.
Where do the figures come from?
Fuel use and fuel cost from the US EPA (fueleconomy.gov), dimensions and weight from NHTSA vPIC Canadian specifications, recalls and complaints from NHTSA. We leave out any figure no free source publishes.