In short
At 7–8 years (mostly built 2017–2019) 2.0% of 3,067 inspected Ford Focus IVs had at least one A-problem at the APK, against 3.1% for all cars of the same age. Over all ages together an A-problem occurs 19% less often on this model than on average (rank 150 of 328 in the ranking). Most often it concerns brakes, exhaust and emissions and control arms / ball joints.
Cite these figures
CarXray.nl (2026). Ford Focus IV — APK defects by age. Based on RDW Open Data, Oct 2025 – Sep 2026. https://carxray.nl/en/modellen/ford/focus-iv/
A-problems
2.0%
n = 3,067 · 95% CI 1.5 – 2.5%
National, same age
3.1%
n = 884,744 · 95% CI 3.1 – 3.1%
Defects at the APK by age
- Ford Focus IV
- National, same age
- 95% confidence interval
| Age | Built (approx.) | n | A-problems | 95% CI | All defects | National A |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 – 4 years | 2021–2023 | 5,704 | 1.2% | 0.9 – 1.5% | 23.0% | 1.3% |
| 5 – 6 years | 2019–2021 | 10,180 | 1.6% | 1.4 – 1.9% | 27.5% | 1.9% |
| 7 – 8 years | 2017–2019 | 3,067 | 2.0% | 1.5 – 2.5% | 31.8% | 3.1% |
| 9 – 10 years | 2015–2017 | — | insufficient | 4.7% | ||
| 11 – 12 years | 2013–2015 | — | insufficient | 7.2% | ||
| 13 – 15 years | 2010–2013 | — | insufficient | 10.6% | ||
| 16+ years | 2010 or older | — | insufficient | 15.3% |
Weak spots
What to check extra on this generation.
| Point to check | Share · sample · 95% CI | Vs. same class | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brakes | 0.6% · n = 3,067 · 0.4 – 1.0% | 0.5× | |
| Exhaust and emissions | 0.6% · n = 3,067 · 0.3 – 0.9% | 2.7× | |
| Control arms / ball joints | 0.3% · n = 3,067 · 0.2 – 0.6% | 0.7× | |
| Seat belts, seats and airbags | 0.3% · n = 3,067 · 0.2 – 0.6% | 0.6× |
Open recalls
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About this generation
- Production years
- 2018 – 2026
- RDW type code(s)
- DEH
- Trade name(s)
- FOCUS
- Registered (type group)
- 46,107
- Generation boundary
- Draft, being checked
Similar models
Same type of car and era, at 7–8 years. Focus IV: 2.0% A-problems.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Ford Focus reliable?
The APK tells you about defects, not breakdowns. At 7–8 years 2.0% of inspected Ford Focus IVs had at least one A-problem (structure, safety or costly mechanics), against 3.1% nationally at the same age. The maintenance of the specific car matters more than the model.
How does the Ford Focus IV compare with other cars?
Over all ages together an A-problem occurs 19% less often on the Ford Focus IV than on cars of the same age. That puts it at rank 150 of 328 models in the CarXray ranking.
Which model years do these figures cover?
The inspections run from 2025-10 to 2026-09. Cars aged 7–8 years were then mostly built in 2017–2019. The data table shows the build years per age class.
What are the most common problems?
The most common A-problems at the APK are brakes, exhaust and emissions, control arms / ball joints. See the weak spots above and take them into your checklist.
Take these insights to the viewing
Use our checklist and focus on the key points for this Ford Focus IV.