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Ford Focus IV recalls: manufacturer campaigns

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

manufacturer campaigns: 2
of 13 versions affected: 13
official RappelConso notices: 8

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 100Petrol · 100 hp 1.0 EcoBoost 125Petrol · 125 hp 1.0 EcoBoost 125 BVA8Petrol · 125 hp 1.0 EcoBoost mHEV 125Petrol · 125 hp 1.0 EcoBoost mHEV 155Petrol · 155 hp 1.5 EcoBoost 150Petrol · 150 hp 1.5 EcoBoost 150 BVA8Petrol · 150 hp 1.5 EcoBoost 182Petrol · 182 hp ST 280Petrol · 280 hp	Rear seat belt buckle poorly riveted (recall 23S31)
1.5 EcoBlue 95Diesel · 95 hp 1.5 EcoBlue 120Diesel · 120 hp 1.5 EcoBlue 120 BVA8Diesel · 120 hp 2.0 EcoBlue 150Diesel · 150 hp	Cracked particulate filter on EcoBlue diesels (recall 24E06) Rear seat belt buckle poorly riveted (recall 23S31)

Each campaign in detail

Cracked particulate filter on EcoBlue diesels (recall 24E06)
Manufacturer recall
Ford is recalling vehicles fitted with the 1.5-litre and 2.0-litre EcoBlue diesels, including the Focus, because the particulate filter can crack: soot emissions can then exceed the limit and cause a failure at the MOT test. The free repair includes a software update of the engine control unit, then an inspection of the filter, which is only replaced if cracked. Sources do not give the same production period: check the serial number with Ford.
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
1.5 EcoBlue 95, 1.5 EcoBlue 120, 1.5 EcoBlue 120 BVA8, 2.0 EcoBlue 150
Onset
not documented
Repair
not documented
Sources
Rear seat belt buckle poorly riveted (recall 23S31)
Manufacturer recall
On Focus models built in 2023, the riveting of the rear seat belt buckle may be incomplete, which can reduce restraint in a crash. Ford inspects the buckle at the workshop and replaces it if necessary.
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 100, 1.0 EcoBoost 125, 1.0 EcoBoost 125 BVA8, 1.0 EcoBoost mHEV 125, 1.0 EcoBoost mHEV 155, 1.5 EcoBoost 150, 1.5 EcoBoost 150 BVA8, 1.5 EcoBoost 182, 1.5 EcoBlue 95, 1.5 EcoBlue 120, 1.5 EcoBlue 120 BVA8, 2.0 EcoBlue 150, ST 280
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.

23 January 2026 — Les fuites du rail de carburant peuvent provoquer la libération de carburant, ce qui augmente le risque d'incendie.
Models or references
Focus, transit courier voiture de tourisme / voiture de tourisme.
Risk
Incendie
Official notice (new tab)
27 September 2024 — L’huile peut s’échapper sur ou sous le moteur, ce qui augmente le risque de dérapage pour les autres usagers de la route et/ou d’incendie dans le compartiment moteur.
Models or references
Fiesta, focus, kuga, puma voiture de tourisme
Risk
Blessures|incendie
Official notice (new tab)
7 December 2023 — Le toit ouvrant panoramique peut être mal fixé et peut s’éteindre pendant que le véhicule est en mouvement, ce qui crée un risque d’accident et de blessures.
Models or references
Focus voiture de tourisme
Risk
Blessures
Official notice (new tab)
11 August 2023 — En raison d’une mauvaise fixation, le câble de batterie 48v peut se détacher. Cela peut entraîner une surchauffe et la formation d’arc électrique, augmentant le risque d’incendie.
Models or references
Focus voiture particulière équipée d’une batterie électrique hybride 48v.
Risk
Incendie
Official notice (new tab)
7 August 2023 — La paroi du trou de boulon d’essieu de roue peut être plus faible d’un côté. Cela pourrait entraîner le détachement de l’articulation à bille inférieure, entraînant une perte de contrôle du véhicule, augmentant le risque d’accident.
Models or references
Focus voiture de tourisme
Risk
Blessures
Official notice (new tab)
28 July 2023 — Des boucles de ceinture de sécurité arrière défectueuses pourraient nuire à l’effet de retenue et pourraient s’ouvrir en cas d’accident, augmentant ainsi le risque de blessure.
Models or references
Focus voiture de tourisme
Risk
Blessures
Official notice (new tab)
1 July 2022 — Si le câble de terre de la batterie 48 v du focus n’est pas entièrement sécurisé, cela peut causer des problèmes électriques et une surchauffe du câble de terre. Cela peut provoquer un incendie de véhicule dans des cas extrêmes.
Models or references
Focus voiture de tourisme
Risk
Incendie
Official notice (new tab)
17 January 2020 — Les broches de la boîte de distribution d’alimentation (pdb) pourraient avoir été fabriquées de manière défectueuse et provoquer une connexion intermittente ou mauvaise.
Models or references
Focus voiture de tourisme sous le code de rappel ford: 19s42.
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	Known faults	Reliability
Volkswagen Golf VIII	5	3.5/5
Peugeot 308 III	3	3.0/5
Renault Mégane IV	4	3.5/5
Citroën C4 III	4	2.0/5

Recall FAQ

How many recalls has the Ford Focus IV had?

We have documented 2 manufacturer recalls for the Ford Focus IV: Cracked particulate filter on EcoBlue diesels (recall 24E06) ; Rear seat belt buckle poorly riveted (recall 23S31).

Which versions of the Ford Focus IV are affected?

Every version in our guides is affected by at least one campaign.

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

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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