CarRecallWatchThe 2014 Ford Focus has 12 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 2,606 complaints with NHTSA, including 68 crashes, 9 fires, 46 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Power Train (1,588 reports).
2014 Ford Focus recalls
Focus Engine Can Stall While Driving, Raising Crash Risk
A Canister Purge Valve in certain 2012-2018 Ford Focus vehicles may malfunction, causing the engine to stall unexpectedly while driving.
Engine Block Heater Can Crack and Cause Electrical Fire
The engine block heater in certain Ford Escape, Focus, and Lincoln MKC vehicles with a 2.0L engine may crack and develop a coolant leak.
Door May Not Latch Securely and Could Open While Driving
A component in the door latches can break, making a door difficult to latch or causing the driver or a passenger to think a door is closed when it is not.
Engine may stall while driving without warning, raising crash risk
Certain Ford Focus vehicles with 2.0L gasoline engines did not have the Powertrain Control Module updated as intended under an earlier recall.
Engine May Stall While Driving, Risking a Crash
A malfunctioning canister purge valve in the fuel vapor system can create excessive vacuum.
Hatch Can Open Accidentally, Risking Rear Passengers
Certain 2013-2017 Ford Focus hatchbacks built between February 2012 and August 2016 with a manual transmission can have the rear hatch unlatched by a single press of the interior latch release button.
Door Latch May Break, Leaving Door Unsecured While Driving
A component inside the door latch can break.
Wiring splice may cause engine hesitation or stalling
Some 2013 Ford Escape and 2013-2014 Focus ST vehicles may have insufficiently compressed splices in the engine wiring harness connecting to the Manifold Absolute Pressure (MAP) sensor.
Fuel Pump May Fail and Stall the Engine Without Warning
Improper nickel plating of components inside the fuel pump can cause the pump to fail.
Most common 2014 Ford Focus problems
Problem areas named in the 2,606 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Power Train | 1,588 |
| Engine | 442 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 299 |
| Unknown Or Other | 278 |
| Electrical System | 247 |
| Steering | 223 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 164 |
| Structure | 63 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 53 |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages | 48 |
What owners report
checked out car for traction control light staying doen scanned car on computer-received code U0-0100-00 ABS Computer may have to be re-programmed checked out rubbing noise in rear of car-no start and/or transmission engagement loss of power with DTCS u0100 intermittent concerns of loss of transmission engagement while driving, intermittent no start or a loss of power-parts number AE8Z-7Z369-F Transmission Control Module Kit-car has under 100,000 miles on it
The bolt that holds the steering wheel is not tight which causes the steering wheel to wobble and eventually come off
The contact owns a 2014 Ford Focus. The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle, the "Steering Wheel Alert Malfunction" message displayed on the instrument panel, and the steering wheel seized. The vehicle was rendered inoperable. Upon research, the contact associated the failure with Customer Satisfaction Program: 15N01 (EPAS Steering Efforts); however, the VIN was not included. The failure mileage was 145,145.
The vehicle has a recurring fuel-level/distance-to-empty (DTE) malfunction that has caused it to run completely out of fuel and lose motive power while the instrument cluster indicates substantial remaining range. This has occurred four times. On the first three occasions, the vehicle ran out of fuel while displaying approximately 28-30 miles DTE. On two occasions, including the most recent, the engine shut off unexpectedly in the roadway and other motorists had to help push the disabled vehicle out of traffic. During the most recent incident, the vehicle displayed approximately 35 miles DTE when the engine shut off. There was no sputtering, warning message, warning lamp, or other indication
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2014 Ford Focus questions
Does the 2014 Ford Focus have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 12 safety recalls for the 2014 Ford Focus: Focus Engine Can Stall While Driving, Raising Crash Risk; Engine Block Heater Can Crack and Cause Electrical Fire; Door May Not Latch Securely and Could Open While Driving; Engine may stall while driving without warning, raising crash risk; Engine May Stall While Driving, Risking a Crash. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2014 Ford Focus?
Based on 2,606 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Power Train (1,588), Engine (442), Fuel/Propulsion System (299).
How do I check if a recall on my 2014 Ford Focus 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.