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Ford Focus engine and engine cooling problems by year

1,272 NHTSA owner complaints name the engine and engine cooling across 19 Focus model years. The most reported year is 2000 with 474 reports.

YearEngine and Engine Cooling reportsShare
2018 Focus12315%
2017 Focus809%
2016 Focus494%
2015 Focus71%
2014 Focus80%
2013 Focus141%
2012 Focus271%
2011 Focus11%
2010 Focus114%
2009 Focus73%
2008 Focus73%
2007 Focus123%
2006 Focus63%
2005 Focus184%
2004 Focus226%
2003 Focus606%
2002 Focus10311%
2001 Focus24314%
2000 Focus47413%

Share is the fraction of that year’s complaints naming the engine and engine cooling. Raw counts are not adjusted for sales volume — years that sold more units naturally accumulate more reports.