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2015 Ford Focus

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2015 Focus.

Body PASSENGER CAR

The 2015 Ford Focus is a passenger‑car built on Ford’s contemporary platform and powered by a drivetrain that requires 4.10 qt of 5W‑20 oil. Across its production span from 1999 to 2018, the model has generated 1,020 owner complaints for the 2015 year, with power‑train issues emerging as the most frequently cited problem and a total of 11 recalls recorded. When placed against the model’s broader reliability record—peaking at 3,881 complaints in 2000 and dropping to a low of 11 complaints in 1999—the 2015 Focus occupies a middle ground, indicating a modest but notable propensity for drivetrain‑related concerns relative to the line’s historical variance.

Model year201820172016201520142013201220112010

Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

Engine oil capacity4.10 qtOEM · verified
Engine oil type5W-20OEM · verified

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI NS · 760 CCA battery. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

Battery groupBCI NS · 760 CCAOEM · verified
Tire size225/50R17OEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

BatteryBAGM48H6760

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length171.7 in
Overall width72 in
Overall height57.9 in
Wheelbase104.3 in
Curb weight2926 lb
Track (front / rear)60.6 / 60.6 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)60/40

Performance & power Independent road tests

0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.

Independent road tests for the Focus of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.

6.3–9.4 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 6.30 sec — 2015 ST 5-door Hatchback
YearTrim / engine0–60¼ mileHPDrivetrain
2015ST 5-door Hatchback 2.0L Turbo I-46.30 sec14.90 sec252 hpFWD
2015ST 5-door Hatchback 2.0L Turbo I-46.30 sec14.80 sec252 hpFWD
2015Titanium 5-door Hatchback 2.0L I-47.90 sec16.30 sec160 hpFWD
2015SE EcoBoost Sedan 1.0L Turbo I-39.40 sec17.20 sec123 hpFWD
2014ST 5-door Hatchback 2.0L Turbo I-46.10 sec14.70 sec252 hpFWD
2014ST 5-door Hatchback 2.0L Turbo I-46.20 sec14.70 sec252 hpFWD
2014SE 5-door Hatchback 2.0L I-47.50 sec16.20 sec160 hpFWD
2014Titanium Sedan 2.0L I-48.30 sec16.30 sec160 hpFWD

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

This engine holds 4.10 qt of 5W-20 engine oil, DOT 4 brake fluid. Torque the oil drain plug to 18.0 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-2-3-4. Note the cylinder-head bolts finish on a torque angle (torque-to-yield) — they stretch permanently and should be replaced, not reused, during any head service.

Lubricants & capacities

Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity1.8
Brake FluidDOT 4
Engine Coolant Capacity6.1
Engine Coolant Capacity6.82
Engine Coolant Capacity6.82
Engine OilSAE 5W · Synthetic · SAE 5W
Engine Oil Capacity4.10 qt
Engine OilSAE 5W · Synthetic · SAE 5W

Engine torques

Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper BoltsStep 1 - 15 ft-lbs; Step 2 - 52 ft-lbs
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts7.4
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts14.7
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head BoltsUniformly tighten fasteners. ft-lbs
Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug18.0 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Steering Track (Rod End) Bolts35.4 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order1-3-4-2
Cylinder Firing Order1-2-3-4
Spark Plug ManufacturerMotorcraft
Spark Plug Gap.028 in
Spark Plug Torque9 ft-lbs
Spark Plug ManufacturerMotorcraft
Spark Plug Gap.035 in
Spark Plug Torque11 ft-lbs

Battery & A/C

RefrigerantR134a
Refrigerant Capacity21.02 lbs
Oil GroupPAG
Oil TypeYN-12-D
Oil Capacity4.2 oz
Standard BCI Cranking Performance760 cca
Standard BCI Cranking Performance500-590 cca

Service checks

Pressure Test21 psi
Radiator Cap Pressure Relief17-21 psi
Residual Pressure82-102 engine running psi
Key ON Engine OFF (KOEO)72.5
Intake Valve Lash0.008-0.011 in
Intake Valve Lash0.009-0.013 in
Exhaust Valve Lash0.012-0.016 in
Intake Valve Lash0.007-0.012 in

Brakes

Brake Caliper Bolt to Carrier TorqueFront: 21; Rear: 21 /
Brake Caliper Carrier to Hub Bolt TorqueFront: 129; Rear: 52 /; Front: 129; Rear: 52
ABS Sensor Torque7.0 / NS
Minimum Pad ThicknessFront: 0.118; Rear: 0.118 in
Vented Rotor Minimum Thickness for ReplacementFront: .906; Rear: .354
Maximum Rotor Runout.002
Maximum Drum DiameterFront: NA; Rear:

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 5 stages

Prep Do not reuse old bolts. Use new bolts coated with clean engine oil. Tighten all bolts to finger tight then continue on with the following procedure.

15.17 ft. lbs.5.17 ft. lbs
211.0 ft. lbs.11 ft. lbs
333.0 ft. lbs.33 ft. lbs
490 degrees90 degrees
590 degrees90 degrees
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 5 stages

Prep Do not reuse old bolts. Use new bolts coated with clean engine oil. Tighten all bolts to finger tight then continue on with the following procedure.

15.17 ft. lbs.5.17 ft. lbs
211.0 ft. lbs.11 ft. lbs
333.0 ft. lbs.33 ft. lbs
490 degrees90 degrees
590 degrees90 degrees
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 6 stages

Prep Do not reuse any bolts. Coat new bolts with specified engine oil

17.4 ft. lbs.7.4 ft. lbs
230 ft. lbs.30 ft. lbs
3Back off bolts 45 degrees45 degrees
422.0 ft. lbs.22 ft. lbs
590 degrees90 degrees
690 degrees90 degrees

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the spark plugs every 100,000 mi; coolant every 50,000 mi. The big-interval services (every 50,000 mi for coolant, and the transmission fluid) are the ones owners most often skip — on a lower-mileage example, assume the original fluids are still in it and check them first.

Every 10,000 miBrake Drum Assembly (inspect) · Brake Line (inspect) · Brake Linings (inspect) · Brake Rotor (inspect) · CV Joint Boot (inspect) · Engine Coolant System (inspect fluid level)
Every 20,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Cabin Air Filter (replace)
Every 30,000 miEngine Air Filter Element (replace)
Every 50,000 miEngine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill)
At 100,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Engine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill)
Every 100,000 miSpark Plugs (replace)
At 150,000 miDrive Belt (replace) · Transmission Assembly (drain & refill)

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

The 2015 Ford Focus sits within a generation (20122018) that saw a dramatic surge in federal complaints and recalls compared to earlier model years. While the 2015 model’s 1,020 complaints and 11 recalls represent a notable decline from the peak of 3,789 complaints in 2012 and 2,644 in 2014, these figures remain far above the pre-2012 baseline, where complaints rarely exceeded 440 and recalls were typically in the single digits. The 2015 year still records 5 investigations and 139 technical service bulletins, and its top complaint category—power train—accounts for 428 of the 1,020 complaints, a concentration that signals persistent, systemic issues within this generation. Although the trend shows a gradual improvement from the 2012–2014 spike, the 2015 model remains embedded in a period of elevated federal oversight and owner dissatisfaction. Given the high complaint volume and recall count relative to earlier Focus years, this is not a recommended year to buy.

11
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
139
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
5
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
1,020
Owner complaints
31 involved a crash · 4 a fire
NHTSA crash-test rating federal NCAP · out of 5 stars
Overall★★★★★
Frontal★★★★★
Side★★★★★
Rollover★★★★
Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 1,020 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Power Train428
Steering76
Fuel/Propulsion System67
Unknown Or Other66
Engine49
Power Train,Engine30
Fuel System, Gasoline18
Engine,Fuel/Propulsion System18

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 9 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

18V735000Fuel System, Gasoline:StorageReported 22/10/2018

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… 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…

18V169000Power Train:Manual TransmissionReported 12/03/2018

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… 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…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 139 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
25H05 S12026-04-29Electrical SystemHarvest Program 25H05 – Supplement #1 Certain 2011-2021 Model Year Vehicles Software…
25N172026-03-25Unknown Or OtherAdvance Notice – Customer Satisfaction Program 25N17 Certain 2015-2025 Model Year…
25E052026-03-03Power TrainCertain 2015 - 2018 Model Year Focus Vehicles with 1.0L Engine Canister Purge Valve (CPV)…
SSM 546012026-02-23Electrical SystemFord and Lincoln vehicles equipped with wired keyless entry keypad systems and accessory…
25E052025-12-03Power TrainCertain 2015 - 2018 Model Year Focus Vehicles with 1.0L Engine Canister Purge Valve (CPV)…

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420
Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1
P0300
Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected
P0171
System too lean — Bank 1
P0455
Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak
P0128
Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature
P0442
Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

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Frequently asked

How much oil does the 2015 Focus take?

4.10 qt of Motorcraft SAE 5W-20 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil; Motorcraft SAE 5W-20 Super Premium Motor Oil, per the factory manual.

Does the 2015 Focus have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 11 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.