Representative photoEngine repair for a 2018 Ford Focus
Engine repair for the 2018 Ford Focus: CarmaCars does not do this work itself. Request it and we arrange it with a trusted shop or connect you with one, and we can deliver a rental car to you while yours is in.
- Combined
- 7.0 to 10.6 L/100 km
- Body
- Compact Cars
A rental while yours is in the shop
CarmaCars does not do this work; you keep driving while the shop has your car. We deliver a rental to you, by the day, at our usual rates.
The 2018 Ford Focus for engine repair
- Body: compact cars (EPA size class).
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.
Engine repair for the 2018 Ford Focus
CarmaCars does not do this work itself. For engine work on the 2018 Ford Focus, we arrange it with a trusted shop or connect you with one. Engine work ranges from a leak to a rebuild; the shop inspects the car and quotes it.
About your Focus
A photo of the dashboard warning light helps the shop prepare. Say whether the car is drivable; it changes how it gets to the shop. Bring the owner's manual or service records if you have them. The powertrain to know here is the 1.0L 3-cylinder turbo, with front-wheel drive.
The steps
You agree everything with the shop before work begins. We do not set the shop's price or promise a date. Send the car's details and what it needs; we take it from there.
A car meanwhile
The rental is priced like any other on our site. We bring the rental to you and collect it afterwards. Pick it up from us for free, or have it brought to you.
Car care, briefly
Use the grade of fuel your owner's manual calls for. Check that all lights work every few weeks. If the car pulls to one side, ask the shop to check the alignment and the tires.
Before the shop starts
If the car must stay overnight, ask where it will be kept. Keep the invoice; it is part of the car's service history. Ask how the shop will contact you if it finds something unexpected.
Over to you
One request: the job, the car, and whether you need a rental meanwhile.
Request engine repair
Tell us when suits you. A person replies within one business day and arranges it with a trusted shop or recommends one; the shop sets its own price and time.
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