CarRecallWatchThe 2014 Ford Focus Electric has 2 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 55 complaints with NHTSA, including 1 crash, 1 fire, 1 injury.
The most-reported problem area is Electrical System (29 reports).
2014 Ford Focus Electric recalls
Charge cord can overheat and melt, risking fire
Certain 120V portable charge cords supplied with some plug-in hybrid and electric Ford vehicles were made without a thermistor, a temperature-sensing part.
Most common 2014 Ford Focus Electric problems
Problem areas named in the 55 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Electrical System | 29 |
| Power Train | 21 |
| Engine | 16 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 11 |
| Steering | 6 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 5 |
| Wheels | 2 |
| Service Brakes | 2 |
| Unknown Or Other | 2 |
| Electronic Stability Control (Esc) | 2 |
What owners report
The contact owns a 2014 Ford Focus Electric. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, an alarm alerted the driver to cease driving the vehicle immediately. The contact stated that shortly after the vehicle lost motive power. The contact would coast the vehicle to the side of the road and shift the vehicle to PARK. The contact would then open then close the vehicle, followed by pressing the start button to regain proper function. The failure occurred several times. The contact then took the vehicle to the dealer who diagnosed the vehicle however, the contact was not completely sure if the battery pack was replaced. The failure persisted. The manufacturer was made aware of the
TRANSMISSION WOULD NOT GO AFTER SITTING AT RED LIGHT A LIGHT CAME ON SAYING TRANSMISSION DEFAULT
WINDSHIELD WIPERS WILL STOP IN THE MIDDLE OF THE WINDSHIELD WHEN TURNED ON. THIS CONDITION OCCURS REGARDLESS OF SPEED SETTING OR THE INTERMITTENT SETTING. THIS CONDITION OCCURS REGARDLESS OF MOVING OR STATIONARY, SPEED OF MOTION, INTENSITY OF RAIN OR OTHER FACTORS. THIS HAS HAPPENED EVERY SINGLE TIME THAT I HAVE USED THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS.
I EXPERIENCED WHAT OTHERS HAVE CALLED THE 'STOP SAFELY NOW' WARNING LIGHT AND FOLLOWED BY THE LOSS POWER AND STEERING ISSUES ON CITY STREET. THIS ISSUE HAPPENED MANY TIMES RECENTLY ON THE LOCAL STREETS (MARCH - APRIL, 2019). THANKS GOD, THIS DIDN'T HAPPEN ON THE FREEWAY ( OTHERWISE, I CAN'T IMAGE WHAT COULD HAPPEN). I FOUND THE TSB 17-0045 ONLINE FOR THIS PROBLEM AND BROUGHT THIS TSB TO MY DEALERSHIP. THEY CHARGED ME $$ TO GET THIS CAR FIXED BY FOLLOWING THE INSTRUCTION OF THIS TSB ( HOPEFULLY THIS GOT FIXED). TSB 17-0045 SPECIFIED THE CARS BUILT 9/15-2011 TO 8/15/2014 MAY HAVE THIS ISSUE. MY CAR WAS BUILT ON JUNE 2014. I STRONGLY REQUEST NHTSA INVESTIGATE THIS URGENT SAFETY ISSUE.
WHEN I FIRST BOUGHT THE CAR I HAD ISSUES WITH THE STEERING WHEEL THEY TOOK CARE OF THE PROBLEMS SO RECENTLY MY STEERING WHEEL ACTING UP AGAIN MAKING NOISES AND JUST YESTERDAY IT SAY STEERING LOSS SAFELY STOP SO I CHECK ONLINE THERE BEEN RECALLS ON STEERING ISSUES LUCKILY IT HAPPEN WHEN I PARK OR I WOULD OF BEEN IN A SERIOUS CRASH
2014 Ford Focus Electric questions
Does the 2014 Ford Focus Electric have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls for the 2014 Ford Focus Electric: Charge cord can overheat and melt, risking fire; Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Control Module (Tcm/Pcm/Tecm). Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2014 Ford Focus Electric?
Based on 55 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Electrical System (29), Power Train (21), Engine (16).
How do I check if a recall on my 2014 Ford Focus Electric has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.