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2015 Affordable Aluminum Focus

The 2015 Affordable Aluminum Focus is a compact car, rated at 34 MPG combined by the EPA, with a 5-star NHTSA overall safety rating. NHTSA lists 9 recalls for this model year.

2015 Affordable Aluminum Focus
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Combined MPG
34
NHTSA safety
Starting price
$20,000
Recalls
9

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Full specifications

Identity

SRC · NHTSA vPIC
MakeAffordable Aluminum
ModelFocus
Model year2015
Vehicle classCompact Car

Engine & drivetrain

SRC · EPA FuelEconomy
Displacement1 L
Cylinders3
TransmissionManual 6-spd
DrivetrainFront-Wheel Drive
FuelRegular Gasoline

Fuel economy

SRC · EPA FuelEconomy
City MPG30
Highway MPG41
Combined MPG34
CO₂ tailpipe260 g/mi
EPA annual fuel cost$1850

Available configurations

SRC · EPA FuelEconomy
Focus Electric105 MPG combined
Focus FWD31 MPG combined
Focus FWD30 MPG combined
Focus FWD29 MPG combined
Focus FWD32 MPG combined
Focus FWD26 MPG combined
Focus FWD FFV31 MPG combined
Focus FWD FFV30 MPG combined
Focus FWD FFV29 MPG combined
Focus SFE FWD34 MPG combined

Fuel economy

SRC · EPA FuelEconomy
City30 MPG
Highway41 MPG
Combined34 MPG

Efficiency vs class average

Focus34 MPG
Class average31.6 MPG

About 8% more efficient than the Focus's class average.

Est. monthly payment
$352/mo
Amount financed
$18,000
Total interest
$3,131
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5-year fuel cost
$5,912

$1,182/yr · 12,000 mi/yr · $3.35/gal

Combined MPG34
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Cost to own

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Safety ratings & recalls

SRC · NHTSA vPIC
Overall
Frontal crash
Side crash
Rollover

Recalls (9)

  • FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE18V735000 · 2018-10-22

    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.

    Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the Powertrain Control Module. Dealers will also check for fault codes and replace the CPV as needed. If the CPV is replaced, dealers will inspect and replace the carbon canister, fuel tank and fuel delivery module as necessary. The recall began August 19, 2019. Owners may contact Ford Customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 18S32. Note: Until the vehicle is serviced for this concern, owners are advised to keep the fuel tank at least halfway full.

  • POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION18V169000 · 2018-03-12

    Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2013-2014 Ford Fusion vehicles equipped with a 1.6L GTDI engine and 6-speed manual transmission and 2015-2016 Ford Focus vehicles equipped with a 1.0L GTDI engine and 6-speed manual transmission. Also included are four 2017 Ford Focus vehicles that had clutch replacements with potentially affected parts. The clutch may fracture, resulting in damage to the transmission assembly and possibly a transmission fluid leak.

    Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will update the Focus vehicles with software that detects and prevents prolonged clutch slip, and will replace the clutch, as necessary, free of charge. Owners of Fusion vehicles will have their clutch assembly replaced free of charge. The recall began August 3, 2018. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 18S07.

  • LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH16V643000 · 2016-09-06

    Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2012-2015 Ford Focus, 2013-2015 Ford Escape and Ford C-MAX, 2015 Lincoln MKC and Ford Mustang, and 2014-2016 Ford Transit Connect vehicles. A component within the door latches may break, preventing the doors from latching and/or leading the driver or a passenger to believe a door is securely closed when, in fact, it is not.

    Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the door latches with an improved part, free of charge. The recall began on January 27, 2017. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 16S30.

  • LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE:LOCK16V698000 · 2016-09-28

    Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2013-2017 Ford Focus hatchback vehicles manufactured February 14, 2012, to August 26, 2016 and equipped with a manual transmission. The hatchback of the affected vehicles may be unlatched with a single press of the interior latch release button. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 206, "Door Locks and Door Retention Components."

    Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the Body Control Module with updated software, free of charge. The recall began February 10, 2017. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 16C13.

  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION15V436000 · 2015-07-08

    Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2015 Ford Escape vehicles manufactured April 1, 2014, to June 12, 2015, Ford Focus vehicles manufactured June 17, 2014, to June 12, 2015, and Ford C-Max vehicles manufactured April 22, 2014, to June 12, 2015. In the affected vehicles, the engine may continue to run after the key or the START/STOP engine button is turned to off. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 114, "Theft Protection and Rollaway Prevention."

    Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will update the body control module software, free of charge. The recall began on July 27, 2015. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 15C06.

  • LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH20V331000 · 2020-06-08

    Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2011-2014 Fiesta, 2013-2014 Fusion, 2015 Mustang, 2013-2015 Escape and C-Max, 2012-2015 Focus, 2014-2016 Transit Connect, 2013-2014 Lincoln MKZ, and 2015 MKC vehicles. These vehicles were previously recalled and repaired under recalls 15V-246, 16V-643 or 17V-210, however the repair may not have been completed properly. A component within the door latches may break making the doors difficult to latch and/or leading the driver or a passenger to believe a door is securely closed when, in fact, it is not.

    Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the latch date codes to confirm if the repair was done correctly, and replace the side door latches if necessary, free of charge. Owners will also have the option to inspect their own vehicle's door latches and enter the date codes into a website to determine if the latches are correct. Owner notification letters were mailed on July 27, 2020. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 20S30.

  • EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ENGINE BLOCK HEATER26V011000 · 2026-01-15

    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.

    Remedy: Owners are advised not to plug in their block heater until the vehicle is remedied. Dealers will replace the block heater, free of charge. Owners will also have a alternative option to replace engine block heater element with a threaded plug, and remove the block heater electrical cord. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed March 6, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy is available. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S01. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on January 16, 2026.

  • FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:EVAPORATIVE EMISSIONS:CANISTER26V369000 · 2026-06-09

    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.

    Remedy: Dealers will update the powertrain control module (PCM) software, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed July 6, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S40. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov on July 6,2026.

  • POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION26V376000 · 2026-06-09

    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.

    Remedy: Dealers will update the software, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed July 6, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S43. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov on July 6,2026.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the MPG of the 2015 Affordable Aluminum Focus?

The 2015 Affordable Aluminum Focus is EPA-rated at 34 MPG combined (30 city / 41 highway).

Is the 2015 Affordable Aluminum Focus reliable?

NHTSA lists 9 recalls for the 2015 Affordable Aluminum Focus. Recalls are repaired free of charge by the manufacturer — verify any open recalls by VIN before purchase.

How safe is the 2015 Affordable Aluminum Focus?

The 2015 Affordable Aluminum Focus earned a 5-star overall NHTSA safety rating, including 5 stars in the frontal crash test.

How much does it cost to fuel the 2015 Affordable Aluminum Focus?

At 12,000 miles per year, the 2015 Affordable Aluminum Focus costs roughly $1,182 per year to fuel, or about $5,912 over 5 years at current U.S. energy prices.

What type of vehicle is the 2015 Affordable Aluminum Focus?

The 2015 Affordable Aluminum Focus is classified as a compact car. Common rivals in this class are worth comparing on price, MPG, and safety.

Sources: NHTSA vPIC · EPA FuelEconomy · NHTSA vPIC