2014 Ford Focus: Recalls, Problems & MPG
Here are the deets on the 2014 Ford Focus: 12 recalls, 2603 owner complaints and up to 30 mpg combined.
Recalls
12 vehicle recalls from the manufacturer. Repairs are free. Check your VIN to see if one is still open on your car.
Electrical Vehicle recall #14V495000 · 2014 · 133,227 vehicles
What's wrong: 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).
Why it matters: The incorrect signals could cause the vehicle to hesitate or the engine to stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the current crimped splices with new splices, free of charge. The recall began in October 2014.
Steering Vehicle recall #14V514000 · 2014 · 508 vehicles
What's wrong: The affected vehicles May have steering gears that were incorrectly assembled.
Why it matters: The incorrectly manufactured steering gears May cause impaired steering, including the loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the steering gears, free of charge. The recall began on November 11, 2014.
Fuel system Vehicle recall #14V525000 · 2014 · 301 vehicles
What's wrong: 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.
Why it matters: A reduction in fuel pressure May result in a vehicle stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fdm, free of charge. The recall began in September 2014.
Fuel system Vehicle recall #15V005000 · 2015 · 54,543 vehicles
What's wrong: 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…
Why it matters: If the fuel pump fails, the vehicle May stall without warning, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump, free of charge. The recall began on February 27, 2015.
Electrical Vehicle recall #15V813000 · 2015 · 9,017 vehicles
What's wrong: 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).
Why it matters: The incorrect signals could cause the vehicle to hesitate or the engine to stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix: 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.
Latches & locks Vehicle recall #16V643000 · 2016 · 2,046,297 vehicles
What's wrong: 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.
Why it matters: A door that is not securely latched could open while the vehicle is in motion, increasing the risk of injury to a vehicle occupant.
The fix: 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.
Latches & locks, Body & structure Vehicle recall #16V698000 · 2016 · 64,038 vehicles
What's wrong: 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."
Why it matters: 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.
The fix: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the body control module with updated software, free of charge. The recall began February 10, 2017.
Fuel system, Fuel system Vehicle recall #18V735000 · 2018 · 1,282,596 vehicles
What's wrong: 0l gdi or 2.0l gtdi engine. The canister purge valve (cpv) May malfunction, possibly causing excessive vacuum in fuel vapor management system.
Why it matters: 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.
The fix: 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…
Fuel system, Fuel system Vehicle recall #19V515000 · 2019 · 57,488 vehicles
What's wrong: 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.
Why it matters: 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.
The fix: 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…
Latches & locks Vehicle recall #20V331000 · 2020 · 2,147,323 vehicles
What's wrong: 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.
Why it matters: A door that is not securely latched could open while the vehicle is in motion, increasing the risk of injury to a vehicle occupant.
The fix: 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…
Equipment Vehicle recall #26V011000 · 2026 · 116,672 vehicles
What's wrong: 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.
Why it matters: An electrical short circuit can increase the risk of a fire.
The fix: 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…
Fuel system Vehicle recall #26V369000 · 2026 · 257,868 vehicles
What's wrong: The canister purge valve (cpv) May malfunction, causing the engine to stall unexpectedly while driving.
Why it matters: An engine that stalls while driving increases the risk of a crash.
The fix: Dealers will update the powertrain control module (PCM) software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 29, 2026.
Most-reported problems
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component. One complaint can list several components. 9 mention a fire, 46 injuries and 1 deaths were reported.
What owners describe
- Transmission & drivetrain (1576): the most common themes are hard / delayed shifting (959), stalls / loses power (374), warning light on (335).
- Engine (442): the most common themes are stalls / loses power (170), warning light on (126).
- Fuel & propulsion (299): the most common themes are stalls / loses power (147), warning light on (49).
- Other / unknown (277): the most common themes are stalls / loses power (60).
The 2014 Ford Focus has 2603 owner complaints, ranking #3 of 20 Focus model years for complaints (2.4× the average Focus year). Complaints peaked in 2019 (550 filed that year). The typical problem showed up when the car was about 4 years old, at a median of 48,000 miles. Neighboring years: 2013 (2112 complaints, 11 recalls), 2015 (1021 complaints, 9 recalls).
Engines & fuel economy (EPA)
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0 L 4-cyl | Automatic (AM6) | Front-Wheel Drive | 27 | 36 | 30 | Regular |
| 2.0 L 4-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Front-Wheel Drive | 27 | 36 | 30 | Regular |
| 2.0 L 4-cyl | Automatic (AM6) | Front-Wheel Drive | 26 | 36 | 30 | Gasoline or E85 |
| 2.0 L 4-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Front-Wheel Drive | 26 | 36 | 30 | Gasoline or E85 |
| 2.0 L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Front-Wheel Drive | 26 | 35 | 29 | Regular |
| 2.0 L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Front-Wheel Drive | 26 | 35 | 29 | Gasoline or E85 |
| 2.0 L 4-cyl turbo | Manual 6-spd | Front-Wheel Drive | 23 | 31 | 26 | Regular |
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FAQ
Does the 2014 Ford Focus have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 12 vehicle recalls for the 2014 Ford Focus. Recall repairs are free at any dealer, no matter how old the car is. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common 2014 Ford Focus problems?
Owners have filed 2603 complaints with NHTSA. The most-reported areas are transmission & drivetrain (1576), engine (442), fuel & propulsion (299).
What gas mileage does the 2014 Ford Focus get?
EPA ratings run up to 30 mpg combined (2.0 L, Automatic (AM6)), across 7 engine and transmission combos.
Where can I get a 2014 Ford Focus repair manual?
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