Is Ford Focus discontinued in USA?
The Ford Focus is no longer sold new in the United States; the model year 2018 was the last for U.S. buyers. Today, Ford emphasizes SUVs and trucks in the American market, and new Focus inventory is not available through Ford dealerships.
Context: In 2018, Ford announced and implemented a shift away from passenger cars in North America, choosing not to continue the Focus in the U.S. market. While the Focus remains active in other regions, such as Europe and parts of Asia, the United States does not offer a new Focus lineup today. Used Focus models can still be found in the U.S., but they are pre-owned rather than new vehicles.
Current status in the USA
As of 2025, Ford does not offer a new Focus in the United States. The company has not announced a plan to reintroduce the model in the U.S. market, choosing instead to pursue a lineup centered on crossovers, SUVs, and trucks. Prospective buyers must look to the used-car market for any Focus options or consider Ford’s current SUV-focused lineup.
Key milestones in Ford's discontinuation of the Focus in North America include:
- 2017: Ford publicly confirms that the Focus will be discontinued in North America after the 2018 model year as part of a larger shift away from passenger cars.
- 2018: The 2018 Focus becomes the last model year sold new in the United States; U.S. production for the Focus ends.
- 2019–present: No new Focus is offered in U.S. Ford dealerships; the market relies on used Focus models and on Ford's expanding SUV/crossover lineup.
- 2020s: The Focus nameplate continues to exist in other regions, but there is no U.S. reintroduction as of 2025.
In summary, there is no current new Ford Focus in the United States. The model lives on only through used-market listings and in markets outside North America. Ford’s U.S. lineup now centers on larger vehicles, with no official plan announced to bring back the Focus for new-car sales.
What alternatives exist in Ford's current U.S. lineup?
Since the Focus is no longer offered as a new car in the U.S., buyers looking for a small or compact Ford typically consider SUVs and crossovers such as the Escape and Bronco Sport, or other compact vehicles in Ford’s broader lineup. There is no direct one-to-one replacement for the Focus as a new compact hatchback in Ford’s current U.S. portfolio.
Where to find a Focus today
New Ford Focus vehicles are not available in U.S. dealerships. If a Focus is desired, it would have to come from the used-car market, private sellers, or imports from other regions where the Focus is still sold as a new car. Prospective buyers should verify vehicle history, recall status, and maintenance records when considering a used Focus.
Summary
The Ford Focus is discontinued for new-car sales in the United States. The last U.S.-market model year was 2018, and Ford has since focused on SUVs and trucks. While the Focus continues in other regions and remains available on the used market in the U.S., there is no current plan to reintroduce new Focus models in the U.S. as of 2025.
