Worst 2014 Ford Focus Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
POWER TRAIN
ENGINE
FUEL/PROPULSION 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN | 1,473 | 23 | 3 | 51,178 mi | |
| ENGINE | 437 | 18 | 8 | 56,685 mi | |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 294 | 10 | 1 | 68,009 mi | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 277 | 7 | — | 70,426 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 234 | 9 | 1 | 64,983 mi | |
| STEERING | 211 | 11 | 1 | 58,078 mi | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 160 | 12 | — | 37,587 mi | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 52 | 6 | 2 | 50,884 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 46 | — | — | 89,652 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY | 44 | — | 1 | 56,442 mi | |
| ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) | 37 | 1 | — | 51,884 mi | |
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES | 35 | 1 | — | 70,168 mi | |
| AIR BAGS | 32 | 22 | — | 28,346 mi | |
| VISIBILITY/WIPER | 31 | — | — | 64,458 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 28 | 8 | — | 47,394 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM) | 23 | — | — | 93,722 mi | |
| WHEELS | 20 | 1 | — | 37,722 mi | |
| SUSPENSION | 16 | 2 | — | 152,805 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 15 | — | — | 73,658 mi | |
| SEAT BELTS | 14 | 5 | — | 55,122 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:INTERNAL:CLUTCHES/BANDS | 9 | — | — | 69,222 mi | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 8 | — | — | 77,784 mi | |
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH | 8 | — | — | 53,883 mi | |
| TIRES | 7 | — | — | 7,716 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:HORN | 6 | — | — | 51,106 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 4 | — | — | 2,333 mi | |
| STRUCTURE | 3 | — | — | 38,400 mi | |
| BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA | 2 | — | — | 109,688 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING | 2 | — | — | 78,500 mi | |
| EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY | 2 | — | — | 7,000 mi |
Recalls for 2014 Ford Focus
17 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~12,651,361 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 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 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 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 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 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."
+ 7 more recalls
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