2018 Ford Focus RS
2018 Ford Focus RS — final U.S. catalog year.
Trim: Focus RS
Unverified trim photo — may not match this trim exactly
Other years
2018 Ford Focus RS snapshot
As of 2026-07
A used 2018 Ford Focus RS typically asks about $12,400 versus a $41,255 starting MSRP when new — roughly 30% retained. No NHTSA recalls are listed for the 2018 Ford Focus RS in our refresh, though owners have filed 743 complaints — check the component breakdown below.
- Est. used asking
Est. used asking
$12,400
30% of MSRP
- Original MSRP
Original MSRP
$41,255
Base-trim starting price
- NHTSA recalls
NHTSA recalls
0
Campaigns in last refresh
- Owner complaints
Owner complaints
743
Top: Power Train
Methodology: Used asking is a labeled retention estimate from curated MSRP + vehicle age (not an appraisal). Recalls/complaints from NHTSA offline enrich.
Are there recalls or complaint patterns on the 2018 Focus RS?
No recalls in our last refresh, but owners filed 743 complaints — review the top components below.
Recalls
No NHTSA recalls listed for this model year in our last refresh.
Owner complaints
743 complaints · 15 crash-related · 3 fire-related · 11 injuries reported. Top components:
- Power Train271
- Engine and Engine Cooling106
- Engine101
- Fuel System54
- Fuel/Propulsion System54
- Unknown Or Other50
- Steering30
- Electrical System23
Counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defect rates. Source: NHTSA complaints.
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How much does a used 2018 Focus RS cost vs original MSRP?
Expect about $12,400 in typical used asking against a $41,255 starting MSRP — roughly 30% retained on our labeled retention estimate. Use that gap to decide whether a newer year is worth the jump.
- Original MSRP
- $41,255
- Published starting (base-trim) MSRP when new.
- Est. used asking
- $12,400
- Estimated typical used asking from a mass-market retention curve — not a live appraisal or guaranteed sale price. As of 2026-07.
Retains about 30% of MSRP
~$28,855 below MSRP
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What should a used buyer know about the 2018 Focus RS?
The 2018 Ford Focus RS is the newest year in our catalog — start here for current specs, then check older years if you want to save money. The U.S. Focus RS ended after 2018. This page covers the final model year. The 2018 Ford Focus RS was the final model year covered in this catalog. The Ford Focus is a compact car manufactured by Ford from 1998 until 2025. It was created under Alexander Trotman's Ford 2000 plan, which aimed to globalize model development and sell one compact vehicle worldwide. The original Focus was primarily designed by Ford of Europe's German and British teams.
- Final U.S. catalog year
Overview adapted from Wikipedia.
Final U.S. model year.
How does the 2018 stack up on paper?
At a glance: 350 hp. Dig into mechanicals and efficiency below.
Horsepower
350 hp
What powertrain and drivetrain does it use?
Mechanical basics for the selected trim — engine, transmission, and drive type.
- Engine
- 2.3L EcoBoost Turbo I4
- Transmission
- 6-speed manual
- Drivetrain
- AWD
Trim index
| Trim | HP | Torque | 0–60 | MPG | Drivetrain |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 350 | — | — | — | AWD |