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Used Ford Focus ST: the years to buy and the years to skip
Every Ford Focus ST from 2013 to 2018: what each year typically sells for (about $10,000 to $15,500), its crash rating, and whether it's a year to target or skip. The best bets are 2013, 2015–2018. Look harder at or skip 2014.
2013–2018 Ford Focus ST
A practical hot hatch with a turbo four, a playful chassis and only a six-speed manual.
Years to target: 2013, 2015–2018. Look harder at or skip: 2014. It has an average reliability record.
| Year | Typical price | Verdict | Crash rating | Typical miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $10,000 | Target | 4 of 5 | ~130,000 |
| 2014 | $10,500 | Look harder | 4 of 5 | ~120,000 |
| 2015 | $11,500 | Target | 4 of 5 | ~110,000 |
| 2016 | $13,000 | Target | 5 of 5 | ~100,000 |
| 2017 | $14,000 | Target | 5 of 5 | ~90,000 |
| 2018 | $15,500 | Target | 5 of 5 | ~85,000 |
Worth knowing
- 2014: owner complaints spike (2,656, mostly the transmission).
- Torque steer and a stiff ride are part of the deal, and tuned or hard-driven cars can suffer clutch and engine damage.
- Performance cars like this usually cost much more to insure than an average car, often 30% or more. Get a quote before you buy.
- Budget for higher running costs: summer performance tires cost about $700 to $1,200 a set and wear quickly, and brakes cost more than on a regular car.
The trim we'd park in our garage
Look for an ST3 for leather Recaros and navigation; 2015 and later cars got a refreshed interior and revised steering.
On the test drive
Check for a slipping clutch, clunks from a worn rear engine mount, and signs of an aftermarket tune. Get a pre-purchase inspection and a vehicle history report before you buy.
Safety tech
- Automatic emergency braking: not offered in this generation.
- Adaptive cruise control: not offered in this generation.
- Blind-spot monitoring: not standard in this generation, so check the listing.
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Prices are typical dealer and private asking prices from used listings, collected in September and October 2026, for an average-mileage car. Years with too few listings are estimated from nearby years. Crash ratings, recalls and owner complaint counts come from NHTSA public records. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and a vehicle history report before you buy. Spot something off? Let us know.