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Ford Focus III recalls: manufacturer campaigns

1 documented manufacturer recall: a defect acknowledged by the brand, fixed free of charge at a dealer, even on a used car.

manufacturer campaign: 1
of 7 versions affected: 1
official RappelConso notices: 3

This guide has not been translated yet: it is shown in its original French version.

Is your version affected?

Find your engine (fuel type and power on the registration document): each row lists the campaigns that concern it. A recall often covers only a production period: only the vehicle identification number (VIN) settles it.

Version	Recalls
1.0 EcoBoost 125Petrol · 125 hp	Fuites du circuit de refroidissement du 1.0 EcoBoost
1.6 EcoBoost 150Petrol · 150 hp 1.6 TDCi 95Diesel · 95 hp 1.6 TDCi 115Diesel · 115 hp 1.5 TDCi 120Diesel · 120 hp 2.0 TDCi 140 PowershiftDiesel · 140 hp 2.0 TDCi 150 PowershiftDiesel · 150 hp	No documented recall

Each campaign in detail

Fuites du circuit de refroidissement du 1.0 EcoBoost
Manufacturer recall
Caradisiac relève des durites poreuses ou détériorées, des purges usine imparfaites et un rappel sur le flexible de purge (5 012 EcoBoost produits du 5 octobre 2011 au 12 octobre 2013, selon CarVerif). Non détectée, la fuite peut mener à la surchauffe ; CarVerif parle de casse moteur sur les modèles 2011-2013. Un propriétaire sur Fiches-auto mentionne aussi des durites un peu fragiles.
Fixed free of charge by a dealer and not counted in the reliability score: ask for proof the work was done (invoice, or a VIN check at a dealer).
Versions
1.0 EcoBoost 125
Onset
not documented
Repair
not documented
Sources

Official notices published in France (RappelConso)

Notices from the French consumer authority (DGCCRF) linked to this model, collected on 29 October 2026.

14 October 2026 — Le filtre à particules diesel (dpf) peut être fissuré sur les véhicules ecoblue diesel de 2,0 l et ecoblue de 1,5 l. Cela pourrait entraîner le non-respect par les véhicules du contrôle technique requis par la loi, étant donné que les émissions de suie à l’échappement peuvent être supérieures à la limite autorisée.
Models or references
Focus / c-max / transit connect / galaxy / s-max / mondeo / kuga voiture de tourisme.
Risk
Environnement
Official notice (new tab)
6 May 2021 — Le boulon de charnière de la pédale de frein peut ne pas être adéquat et peut se casser.
Models or references
Focus une voiture de tourisme. Code de rappel de l’entreprise: 18u33
Risk
Blessures
Official notice (new tab)
11 January 2019 — La plaque de pression d’embrayage peut se casser.
Models or references
C-max, focus, kuga, mondeo, s-max, galaxy une voiture de tourisme. Code de rappel de l’entreprise: 18s39
Risk
Blessures
Official notice (new tab)

Checking that a recall was done

Note the vehicle identification number (VIN): box E of the French registration certificate.
Ask a dealer of the brand whether each campaign was carried out on this VIN: the check and the repair are free.
Ask the seller for the invoice or dealer certificate for each recall.

Where to check online

Check vehicle recalls (DVSA) (new tab) : for a car registered in the UK, by make, model and VIN.
RappelConso (new tab) : the official French recall website (DGCCRF): search for the make and model.
Safety Gate (new tab) : European alerts on dangerous products, vehicles included.

Recalls of rival models

The same data for the alternatives suggested in the guide.

Model	Recalls	Known faults	Reliability
Volkswagen Golf VII	0	4	3.0/5
Peugeot 308 II	0	5	2.0/5
Renault Mégane III	1	3	2.5/5
Opel Astra K	2	3	3.0/5
Seat Leon III	1	4	3.5/5
Toyota Auris II	1	3	3.5/5

Recall FAQ

How many recalls has the Ford Focus III had?

We have documented 1 manufacturer recall for the Ford Focus III: Fuites du circuit de refroidissement du 1.0 EcoBoost.

Which versions of the Ford Focus III are affected?

Affected versions: 1.0 EcoBoost 125 (1). No documented recall for: 1.6 EcoBoost 150, 1.6 TDCi 95, 1.6 TDCi 115, 1.5 TDCi 120, 2.0 TDCi 140 Powershift, 2.0 TDCi 150 Powershift.

How do I know whether the recalls were done on a used Ford Focus III?

Note the vehicle identification number (VIN): box E of the French registration certificate. Ask a dealer of the brand whether each campaign was carried out on this VIN: the check and the repair are free. Ask the seller for the invoice or dealer certificate for each recall.

Do I have to pay for a recall?

No: a manufacturer recall is fixed free of charge by the brand's dealer network, even on a used car bought privately, as long as the campaign is open.

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