Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2014 Ford Focus has 11 recalls, 2625 complaints, and a 5-star overall safety rating from NHTSA.
11
Recalls
2625
Complaints
★★★★★
Safety Rating
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 7, 2026
18V735000
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE
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 ...
19V515000
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE
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 eq...
15V813000
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
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...
16V643000
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
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 Mustan...
16V698000
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE:LOCK
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2013-2017 Ford Focus hatchback vehicles manufactured February 14, 2012, to August 26, 2016 a...
14V525000
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2014 Ford Focus vehicles manufactured May 1, 2014, to May 24, 2014, 2014 Ford Escape vehicle...
14V495000
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Escape vehicles manufactured October 5, 2011, to April 1, 2013, and equipped with ...
14V514000
STEERING
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...
15V005000
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
Ford Motor Company (Ford) notified the agency on January 8, 2015, that they are recalling certain model year 2014 Ford Escape vehicles manufactured Ap...
20V331000
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2011-2014 Fiesta, 2013-2014 Fusion, 2015 Mustang, 2013-2015 Escape and C-Max, 2012-2015 Focus, 2014-201...
26V011000
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ENGINE BLOCK HEATER
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 b...
Overall
★★★★★
Front Crash
★★★★★
Side Crash
★★★★★
Rollover
★★★★★
Rating for: 2014 Ford Focus 4 DR FWD
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 13, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VISIBILITY/WIPER | Windshield wipers won't move and I got caught in the rain on the highway so its definitely unsafe. |
| Mar 10, 2026 | POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | My 2014 Ford Focus with approximately 145,000 miles is experiencing a failure of the Transmission Co... |
| Mar 3, 2026 | POWER TRAIN | The contact owns a 2014 Ford Focus. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the veh... |
| Feb 16, 2026 | POWER TRAIN,ENGINE | The transmission is over heating while driving and jerking back constantly once it hits mph on 3. It... |
| Feb 2, 2026 | POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | Problems with dual clutch automatic transmission Ford Focus Class action lawsuit of 2013. |
| Feb 1, 2026 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | I was pulling onto the interstate when my car stop pulling an transmission went out I was in fear fo... |
| Jan 16, 2026 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Transmission Clutch Shudder -transmission Clutch . I took my vehicle in before it would have severe ... |
| Jan 7, 2026 | POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE | Complaint Description: This complaint involves a 2014 Ford Focus with VIN [XXX] . The vehicle experi... |
| Jan 5, 2026 | POWER TRAIN | 10/02/23. Recall repair 14M02B was performed by blue Springs Ford, blue springs MO. Milage on car 96... |
| Jan 1, 2026 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | The contact owns a 2014 Ford Focus. The contact stated that after refueling, the vehicle shook abnor... |
| Dec 5, 2025 | POWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | Here’s an overview of the transmission issues with the 2014 Ford Focus — and how many owners feel Fo... |
| Nov 28, 2025 | POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE | I am requesting an investigation into a vehicle I purchased on November 28, 2025, in a transaction c... |
| Nov 14, 2025 | POWER TRAIN,ENGINE | My 2014 Ford Focus experienced a sudden failure of the DPS6 transmission. The vehicle shows trouble ... |
| Nov 8, 2025 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | The contact owns a 2014 Ford Focus. Upon investigation, the contact found notifications of NHTSA Cam... |
| Nov 5, 2025 | POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE | While has had the transmission recall work done x 2 and was told by the mechanics that to recync “dr... |
| Nov 1, 2025 | STEERING | My power steering just suddenly stopped working |
| Nov 1, 2025 | POWER TRAIN | During acceleration there is a hesitation. With the Transmission almost like the car was put into ne... |
| Oct 21, 2025 | ENGINE | My car was experiencing: Shuddering or jerking during acceleration from a stop, most noticeable in t... |
| Oct 7, 2025 | ENGINE | Actuator motor went out. Transmission was eligible to be replaced in 2020 however due to Covid they ... |
| Oct 6, 2025 | ENGINE | I just bought my focus from CarMax and it shudders when I pull out. It makes me feel like the car wi... |