MYRModel Year Report

1999 Ford Focus

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1999 Ford Focus
RENDERED 2026-11-01T14:45:02.876Z

Only 11 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

Only 11 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

Complaints
11

Too few to rank

Recalls
0

None on file

Investigations
0

None on file

Top problem
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Not enough data

Complaints per year

1999: 11 complaints 1999 11 2000: 3,686 complaints 2001: 1,761 complaints 2002: 939 complaints 2002 2003: 977 complaints 2004: 387 complaints 2005: 441 complaints 2005 2006: 205 complaints 2007: 391 complaints 2008: 250 complaints 2008 2009: 229 complaints 2010: 287 complaints 2011: 113 complaints 2011 2012: 3,767 complaints 2013: 2,111 complaints 2014: 2,603 complaints 2014 2015: 1,020 complaints 2016: 1,183 complaints 2017: 898 complaints 2017 2018: 835 complaints
1999: 11 complaints 1999 11 2000: 3,686 complaints 2001: 1,761 complaints 2001 2002: 939 complaints 2003: 977 complaints 2003 2004: 387 complaints 2005: 441 complaints 2005 2006: 205 complaints 2007: 391 complaints 2007 2008: 250 complaints 2009: 229 complaints 2009 2010: 287 complaints 2011: 113 complaints 2011 2012: 3,767 complaints 2013: 2,111 complaints 2013 2014: 2,603 complaints 2015: 1,020 complaints 2015 2016: 1,183 complaints 2017: 898 complaints 2017 2018: 835 complaints
1999: 11 complaints 1999 11 2000: 3,686 complaints 2000 2001: 1,761 complaints 2001 2002: 939 complaints 2002 2003: 977 complaints 2003 2004: 387 complaints 2004 2005: 441 complaints 2005 2006: 205 complaints 2006 2007: 391 complaints 2007 2008: 250 complaints 2008 2009: 229 complaints 2009 2010: 287 complaints 2010 2011: 113 complaints 2011 2012: 3,767 complaints 2012 2013: 2,111 complaints 2013 2014: 2,603 complaints 2014 2015: 1,020 complaints 2015 2016: 1,183 complaints 2016 2017: 898 complaints 2017 2018: 835 complaints 2018

1999: 11 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
199911
20003,686
20011,761
2002939
2003977
2004387
2005441
2006205
2007391
2008250
2009229
2010287
2011113
20123,767
20132,111
20142,603
20151,020
20161,183
2017898
2018835

Known problem areas

Only 11 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

Engine and engine cooling

7 of 11 total reports mention: engine and engine cooling, most commonly citing gasoline and emission control.

Show complaint excerpts

The vehicle overheated, which was caused by a crack in the engine head and the motor mount being busted.

NHTSA ODI report, 2003-02-25

While traveling on the highway the vehicle will stall. Please fill in additional information. Dealer is aware of the problem. Ph

NHTSA ODI report, 2003-02-03

The engine melted completely without any warning. According to the dealer, this was due to a failed impeller in the water heater.

NHTSA ODI report, 2001-08-30

Steering

2 of 11 total reports mention: steering, most commonly citing rack and pinion and tie rod assembly.

Service brakes

2 of 11 total reports mention: service brakes, most commonly citing hydraulic.

Electrical system

2 of 11 total reports mention: electrical system, most commonly citing switch.

Structure

1 of 11 total reports mentions: structure.

Safety timeline

No recalls on file for this model year.

0 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first

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Buy-smart checklist

1999 Ford Focus — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Engine and engine cooling: 7 reports on file for this year.
  • Steering: 2 reports on file for this year.
  • Service brakes: 2 reports on file for this year.
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FAQ

Is the 1999 Ford Focus reliable?
There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
What are the most common problems with the 1999 Ford Focus?
The most-reported component is engine and engine cooling, accounting for 64% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1999 Ford Focus have?
No recalls are on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.