2014 Ford Focus problems and complaints
Owners have filed 2661 complaints with NHTSA about the 2014 Ford Focus. The most-reported areas: Power Train (1597), Engine (458), Fuel/Propulsion System (310).
Key takeaways
- 2661 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 69 involve a crash, 10 a fire, 47 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 1597 | 60% |
| Engine | 458 | 17% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 310 | 12% |
| Unknown Or Other | 280 | 11% |
| Electrical System | 274 | 10% |
| Steering | 229 | 9% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 169 | 6% |
| Structure | 63 | 2% |
| Fuel System | 55 | 2% |
| Gasoline | 53 | 2% |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages | 47 | 2% |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 39 | 1% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
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- Battery
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- Engine air filter
- Cabin air filter
- Wiper blades
- Headlight bulb
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| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 Ford Focus 4 DR FWD | 5/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| 2014 Ford Focus 5 HB FWD | 5/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Unknown Or Other - filed 2026-10-23
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...
Steering - filed 2026-10-22
The bolt that holds the steering wheel is not tight which causes the steering wheel to wobble and eventually come off
Steering - filed 2026-10-15
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 Progra...
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More for the 2014 Ford Focus
Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.