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2014 Ford Focus
The 2014 Ford Focus appears in 12 NHTSA recall campaigns (fuel system, gasoline, equipment and latches/locks/linkages) and in 1,271 consumer complaints filed with the agency.
The component named most often is power train: 413.3 of every 1,000 component mentions for this year, above the 130.9 per 1,000 across all 2014 model-year vehicles and against 159.3 per 1,000 for the Ford Focus line as a whole.
That is more than the average of 763.3 complaints per model year across the 20 Ford Focus model years on this register; 50 complaints reported a crash and 6 a fire.
Complaints were received in the largest number in 2016 (294); the most recent in the file is dated 10 May 2019.
NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation has opened 3 investigations naming this model year.
NHTSA carries a "do not drive" advisory on at least one of these campaigns.
Complaints are consumer reports and have not been verified by NHTSA. Recall text is the manufacturer's Part 573 report as filed with NHTSA. Complaint file through 15 May 2019; recall file through 29 Sep 2026.
Recalls by model year:
Recall campaigns
- 26V369000FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:EVAPORATIVE EMISSIONS:CANISTERReported 9 Jun 2026 · 257,868 units
Defect, as filed: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2012-2018 Focus vehicles previously repaired incorrectly under recall number 18V735. The Canister Purge Valve (CPV) may malfunction, causing the engine to stall unexpectedly while driving.
Consequence: An engine that stalls while driving increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will update the powertrain control module (PCM) software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 29, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S40. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov on July 6,2026.
Filed by Ford Motor Company (manufacturer campaign 26S40).
Defect, as filed: 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.
Consequence: An electrical short circuit can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Owners are advised not to plug in their block heater until the vehicle is remedied. Dealers will replace the block heater, free of charge. Owners will also have a alternative option to replace engine block heater element with a threaded plug, and remove the block heater electrical cord. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed March 6, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy is available. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S01. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on January 16, 2026.
Filed by Ford Motor Company (manufacturer campaign 26S01).
Defect, as filed: 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.
Consequence: A door that is not securely latched could open while the vehicle is in motion, increasing the risk of injury to a vehicle occupant.
Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the latch date codes to confirm if the repair was done correctly, and replace the side door latches if necessary, free of charge. Owners will also have the option to inspect their own vehicle's door latches and enter the date codes into a website to determine if the latches are correct. Owner notification letters were mailed on July 27, 2020. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 20S30.
Filed by Ford Motor Company (manufacturer campaign 20S30).
- 19V515000FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:EVAPORATIVE EMISSIONS:CANISTERReported 5 Jul 2019 · 57,488 units
Defect, as filed: 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.
Consequence: The excessive vacuum may result in an engine stall while driving, without warning and without the ability to restart the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the Powertrain Control Module. Dealers will also check for fault codes and replace the CPV as needed. If the CPV is replaced, dealers will inspect and replace the carbon canister, fuel tank and fuel delivery module as necessary. The recall began July 29, 2019. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 19S22.
Filed by Ford Motor Company (manufacturer campaign 19S22); components: fuel system, gasoline:storage:evaporative emissions:canister; fuel system, gasoline:storage.
- 18V735000FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:EVAPORATIVE EMISSIONS:CANISTERReported 22 Oct 2018 · 1,282,596 units
Defect, as filed: 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.
Consequence: The excessive vaccuum may result in an engine stall while driving, without warning and without the ability to restart the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the Powertrain Control Module. Dealers will also check for fault codes and replace the CPV as needed. If the CPV is replaced, dealers will inspect and replace the carbon canister, fuel tank and fuel delivery module as necessary. The recall began August 19, 2019. Owners may contact Ford Customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 18S32. Note: Until the vehicle is serviced for this concern, owners are advised to keep the fuel tank at least halfway full.
Filed by Ford Motor Company (manufacturer campaign 18S32); components: fuel system, gasoline:storage:evaporative emissions:canister; fuel system, gasoline:storage.
Defect, as filed: 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."
Consequence: With only a single press needed, the driver may accidently unlatch the hatchback, increasing the risk of injury to any unsecured passengers in the back.
Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the Body Control Module with updated software, free of charge. The recall began February 10, 2017. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 16C13.
Filed by Ford Motor Company (manufacturer campaign 16C13); components: latches/locks/linkages:hatchback/liftgate:lock; structure:body:hatchback/liftgate.
Defect, as filed: 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 Mustang, and 2014-2016 Ford Transit Connect vehicles. A component within the door latches may break, preventing the doors from latching and/or leading the driver or a passenger to believe a door is securely closed when, in fact, it is not.
Consequence: A door that is not securely latched could open while the vehicle is in motion, increasing the risk of injury to a vehicle occupant.
Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the door latches with an improved part, free of charge. The recall began on January 27, 2017. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 16S30.
Filed by Ford Motor Company (manufacturer campaign 16S30).
Defect, as filed: 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 vehicles manufactured May 03, 2012, to October 14, 2013. Insufficient compression in the engine wiring harness splices to the Manifold Absolute Pressure (MAP) sensor may provide incorrect signals to the powertrain control module (PCM).
Consequence: The incorrect signals could cause the vehicle to hesitate or the engine to stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the current crimped splices with new splices, free of charge. The recall began on January 7, 2016. Owners may contact Ford customer service 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 14S17-S1.
Filed by Ford Motor Company (manufacturer campaign 14S17-S1).
Defect, as filed: Ford Motor Company (Ford) notified the agency on January 8, 2015, that they are recalling certain model year 2014 Ford Escape vehicles manufactured April 15, 2014, to May 8, 2014, and 2015 Lincoln MKC vehicles manufactured April 21, 2014, to May 15, 2014. On April 30, 2015, Ford expanded the recall to cover an additional 45,505 vehicles, including certain model year 2014-2015 Ford Transit Connect vehicles manufactured November 11, 2013, to August 29, 2014, 2014-2015 Ford Fiesta vehicles manufactured April 10, 2014, to June 17, 2014 and 2014 Ford Edge vehicles manufactured April 30, 2014, to May 21, 2014. Improper nickel plating of components within the fuel pump may result in the fuel pump failing.
Consequence: If the fuel pump fails, the vehicle may stall without warning, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump, free of charge. The recall began on February 27, 2015. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 14S30.
Filed by Ford Motor Company (manufacturer campaign 14S30, 15S13).
Defect, as filed: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2014 Ford Focus vehicles manufactured May 1, 2014, to May 24, 2014, 2014 Ford Escape vehicles manufactured on June 6, 2014, and 2015 Lincoln MKC vehicles manufactured June 4, 2014, to July 7, 2014. In the affected vehicles, the Fuel Delivery Module (FDM) may crack between the filter body and the filter cap, possibly resulting in low fuel pressure.
Consequence: A reduction in fuel pressure may result in a vehicle stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the FDM, free of charge. The recall began in September 2014. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 14S20.
Filed by Ford Motor Company (manufacturer campaign 14S20).
Do not drive advisory
Defect, as filed: 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 vehicles may have steering gears that were incorrectly assembled.
Consequence: The incorrectly manufactured steering gears may cause impaired steering, including the loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the steering gears, free of charge. The recall began on November 11, 2014. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-800-392-3673. Ford's number for this recall is 14S18.
Filed by Ford Motor Company (manufacturer campaign 14S18).
Defect, as filed: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Escape vehicles manufactured October 5, 2011, to April 1, 2013, and equipped with 2.0 liter engines and Focus ST vehicles manufactured February 14, 2012, to October 14, 2013, and equipped with 2.0 liter engines. Insufficient compression in the engine wiring harness splices to the Manifold Absolute Pressure (MAP) sensor may provide incorrect signals to the powertrain control module (PCM).
Consequence: The incorrect signals could cause the vehicle to hesitate or the engine to stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the current crimped splices with new splices, free of charge. The recall began in October 2014. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-800-392-3673. Ford's number for this recall is 14S17.
Filed by Ford Motor Company (manufacturer campaign 14S17).
Each entry links to the NHTSA record. NHTSA states that safety recall repairs are free of charge at an authorised dealer; check a specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Complaints by component
Component mentions per 1,000 for the 2014 Ford Focus (black) against all 2014 model-year vehicles in the file (yellow). A complaint can name more than one component.
| Per 1,000 component mentions | 2014 | Focus line | All 2014 vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 413.3 | 159.3 | 130.9 |
| Engine | 121.3 | 48 | 121.5 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 82.5 | 27.1 | 40.1 |
| Unknown or Other | 71.9 | 39.3 | 79.5 |
| Steering | 66.3 | 74.8 | 66.9 |
| Electrical System | 62.3 | 190.7 | 120.8 |
| Component | Mentions | Per 1,000 | Line | All 2014 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 736 | 413.3 | 159.3 | 130.9 |
| Engine | 216 | 121.3 | 48 | 121.5 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 147 | 82.5 | 27.1 | 40.1 |
| Unknown or Other | 128 | 71.9 | 39.3 | 79.5 |
| Steering | 118 | 66.3 | 74.8 | 66.9 |
| Electrical System | 111 | 62.3 | 190.7 | 120.8 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 99 | 55.6 | 40.7 | 42 |
| Structure | 41 | 23 | 45 | 39.7 |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages | 30 | 16.8 | 39 | 5.6 |
| Air Bags | 27 | 15.2 | 41.6 | 84.8 |
| Electronic Stability Control (ESC) | 24 | 13.5 | 5.1 | 29.7 |
| Visibility/Wiper | 22 | 12.4 | 4.7 | 23 |
| Service Brakes | 15 | 8.4 | 6.4 | 56.8 |
| Wheels | 15 | 8.4 | 15.5 | 19.7 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 9 | 5.1 | 41.8 | 3.9 |
| Seat Belts | 9 | 5.1 | 10.8 | 20.8 |
| Suspension | 7 | 3.9 | 44.4 | 23.6 |
| Tires | 6 | 3.4 | 18.7 | 10.9 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 5 | 2.8 | 50.3 | 6.2 |
| Exterior Lighting | 5 | 2.8 | 10 | 34.5 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 2 | 1.1 | 43.5 | 3.2 |
| Equipment Adaptive/Mobility | 2 | 1.1 | 0.7 | 3.6 |
| Traction Control System | 2 | 1.1 | 0.4 | 1.2 |
| Seats | 2 | 1.1 | 6.2 | 13.2 |
| Visibility | 1 | 0.6 | 15.7 | 10.4 |
| Equipment | 1 | 0.6 | 11 | 3.5 |
| Fuel System, Other | 1 | 0.6 | 4.4 | 0.1 |
1,271 unique complaints, 1,781 component mentions; 26 injuries and 1 deaths reported by complainants. Complaint narratives are not republished.
Complaints by year received
Investigations
| Action | Type | Subject | Component | Opened | Closed | Recall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RQ23006 | Recall query | Loss of Motive Power | fuel system, gasoline:storage:evaporative emissions:canister | 15 Sep 2023 | 20 Dec 2024 | — |
| RQ19005 | Recall query | Door Latch Failures | latches/locks/linkages:doors:latch | 19 Dec 2019 | 7 Feb 2022 | 20V177000 |
| PE16001 | Preliminary evaluation | Door Latch Failure | latches/locks/linkages:doors:latch | 16 Jan 2016 | 29 Oct 2016 | 16V643000 |
Other Ford Focus model years
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints | Units in campaigns |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 NHTSA | 0 | 11 | — |
| 2000 | 11 | 3,678 | 3,789,813 |
| 2001 | 7 | 1,752 | 3,185,855 |
| 2002 | 1 | 932 | 589,932 |
| 2003 | 1 | 970 | 589,932 |
| 2004 | 1 | 376 | 589,932 |
| 2005 | 1 | 427 | 589,932 |
| 2006 | 0 | 194 | — |
| 2007 | 0 | 364 | — |
| 2008 | 1 | 222 | 45 |
| 2009 | 0 | 211 | — |
| 2010 | 0 | 256 | — |
| 2011 | 0 | 97 | — |
| 2012 | 7 | 2,600 | 5,938,190 |
| 2013 | 11 | 1,324 | 6,126,509 |
| 2014 | 12 | 1,271 | 6,169,878 |
| 2015 | 9 | 293 | 6,300,188 |
| 2016 | 10 | 185 | 1,876,765 |
| 2017 | 10 | 71 | 1,929,573 |
| 2018 | 7 | 32 | 1,807,349 |
Model years with a single campaign and fewer than 25 complaints have no page here; the NHTSA link opens the agency's record for that year.
All Ford Focus model years · Ford: 201 model lines
Questions and answers
How many recalls does the 2014 Ford Focus have?
12 NHTSA recall campaigns name this model year; the most recent, 26V369000, was reported to NHTSA on 9 Jun 2026 and concerns fuel system, gasoline:storage:evaporative emissions:canister. Across all model years the Ford Focus line has 36 campaigns.
Is there an open NHTSA investigation into the 2014 Ford Focus?
NHTSA's investigation file lists 3 actions naming this model year; the table above shows each action's opening and closing dates. An action with no closing date was still open when the file was produced.
What component do owners of the 2014 Ford Focus complain about most?
Power Train: 736 of 1781 component mentions (413.3 per 1,000). Next is engine with 216. Complaints are consumer reports and have not been verified by NHTSA.
How do I get a recall repaired?
NHTSA states that safety recall repairs are performed free of charge by the manufacturer's authorised dealers. Each campaign's remedy text above is the manufacturer's statement as filed with NHTSA. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether a specific vehicle has an unrepaired recall.
Where does this data come from?
NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation recall, complaint and investigation flat files, public domain, downloaded 29 Sep 2026. Complaint counts are unique complaint numbers per make, model and model year; component figures count each component a complaint names. The NHTSA record linked from each campaign is authoritative.
Provenance
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Office of Defects Investigation flat files (recalls, complaints, investigations), public domain, files dated 29 Sep 2026 (recalls) and 15 May 2019 (complaints). Complaints since 1 Jan 1995. Counts are unique complaint numbers per make, model and model year; per-1,000 rates divide a component's mentions by all mentions for the same group. Errors in processing are corrected at the next daily build; see corrections and the methodology.