Worst 2014 Ford Focus Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Transmission / Drivetrain
Engine Problems
Fuel System
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2014 Ford Focus.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 1,474 | 23 | 3 | 51,198 mi | |
| Engine Problems | 437 | 18 | 8 | 56,685 mi | |
| Fuel System | 294 | 10 | 1 | 68,009 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 234 | 9 | 1 | 64,983 mi | |
| Steering Defects | 211 | 11 | 1 | 58,078 mi | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 160 | 12 | — | 37,587 mi | |
| Body Structure | 52 | 6 | 2 | 50,884 mi | |
| Gasoline Fuel System | 46 | — | — | 89,652 mi | |
| Power Train:Clutch Assembly | 44 | — | 1 | 56,442 mi | |
| Electronic Stability Control | 37 | 1 | — | 51,884 mi | |
| Latches / Locks | 35 | 1 | — | 70,168 mi | |
| Airbags | 32 | 22 | — | 28,346 mi | |
| Wipers & Visibility | 31 | — | — | 64,458 mi | |
| Brakes | 28 | 8 | — | 47,394 mi | |
| Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Control Module (Tcm/Pcm/Tecm) | 23 | — | — | 93,722 mi | |
| Wheel Issues | 20 | 1 | — | 37,722 mi | |
| Suspension Failures | 16 | 2 | — | 152,805 mi | |
| Automatic Transmission | 15 | — | — | 73,658 mi | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 14 | 5 | — | 55,122 mi | |
| Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Internal:Clutches/Bands | 9 | — | — | 69,222 mi | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 8 | — | — | 77,784 mi | |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Latch | 8 | — | — | 53,883 mi | |
| Tire Defects | 7 | — | — | 7,716 mi | |
| Electrical System:Horn | 6 | — | — | 51,106 mi | |
| Engine & Cooling | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Structural Problems | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: Camera | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Wiring | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Equipment Adaptive/Mobility | 2 | — | — | — |
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Recalls for 2014 Ford Focus
11 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~5,912,010 vehicles.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2013-2018 Focus, 2013-2019 Escape, and 2015-2016 MKC vehicles equipped with a 2.0L engine. The engine block heater may crack and develop a coolant leak, causing it to short circuit when the block heater is plugged in.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2011-2014 Fiesta, 2013-2014 Fusion, 2015 Mustang, 2013-2015 Escape and C-Max, 2012-2015 Focus, 2014-2016 Transit Connect, 2013-2014 Lincoln MKZ, and 2015 MKC vehicles. These vehicles were previously recalled and repaired under recalls 15V-246, 16V-643 or 17V-210, however the repair may not have been completed properly. A component within the door latches may break making the doors difficult to latch and/or leading the driver or a passenger to believe a door is securely closed when, in fact, it is not.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2012 and 2017 Focus vehicles equipped with 2.0L GDI gasoline engines and 2013-2014 Focus ST vehicles equipped with 2.0L GTDI engines, previously recalled under 18V-735. The affected vehicles did not have the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) updated as intended. Therefore, the Canister Purge Valve (CPV) may malfunction, possibly causing excessive vacuum in the fuel vapor management system.
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 management system.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2013-2017 Ford Focus hatchback vehicles manufactured February 14, 2012, to August 26, 2016 and equipped with a manual transmission. The hatchback of the affected vehicles may be unlatched with a single press of the interior latch release button. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 206, "Door Locks and Door Retention Components."
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2012-2015 Ford Focus, 2013-2015 Ford Escape and Ford C-MAX, 2015 Lincoln MKC and Ford Mustang, and 2014-2016 Ford Transit Connect vehicles. A component within the door latches may break, preventing the doors from latching and/or leading the driver or a passenger to believe a door is securely closed when, in fact, it is not.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2013 Escape vehicles manufactured January 11, 2012, to April 1, 2013, and 2013-2014 Focus ST vehicles manufactured May 03, 2012, to October 14, 2013. Insufficient compression in the engine wiring harness splices to the Manifold Absolute Pressure (MAP) sensor may provide incorrect signals to the powertrain control module (PCM).
Ford Motor Company (Ford) notified the agency on January 8, 2015, that they are recalling certain model year 2014 Ford Escape vehicles manufactured April 15, 2014, to May 8, 2014, and 2015 Lincoln MKC vehicles manufactured April 21, 2014, to May 15, 2014. On April 30, 2015, Ford expanded the recall to cover an additional 45,505 vehicles, including certain model year 2014-2015 Ford Transit Connect vehicles manufactured November 11, 2013, to August 29, 2014, 2014-2015 Ford Fiesta vehicles manufactured April 10, 2014, to June 17, 2014 and 2014 Ford Edge vehicles manufactured April 30, 2014, to May 21, 2014. Improper nickel plating of components within the fuel pump may result in the fuel pump failing.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2014 Ford Focus vehicles manufactured May 1, 2014, to May 24, 2014, 2014 Ford Escape vehicles manufactured on June 6, 2014, and 2015 Lincoln MKC vehicles manufactured June 4, 2014, to July 7, 2014. In the affected vehicles, the Fuel Delivery Module (FDM) may crack between the filter body and the filter cap, possibly resulting in low fuel pressure.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2014 Focus and C-Max vehicles manufactured August 8, 2014, to August 15, 2014. The affected vehicles may have steering gears that were incorrectly assembled.
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