2014 Ford Focus Other or unknown Problems
- Complaints
- 280about this part
- Share
- 11%of 2,606 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 50,000miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 280 complaints about the other or unknown of the 2014 Ford Focus, 11% of the 2,606 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 50,000 miles. 7 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Vehicle stalled while driving through a busy intersection - this situation is consistent with recall notice 18s32 / NHTSA recall 18v-735. Prior to incident had visitied Ford dealer to address recall notice and was turned away as n/a for my vehicle. Please note, recall notice included my VIN and stalling incident is consistent with recall notice.”
NHTSA complaint #11164406, filed 2019-01, 48,000 miles“Tamara recall-bought 2014 Ford Focus in 2017.ran rough.had electronic transmission recalled and replaced.car had vibration, shaking on acceleration and very little power after.Ford told me 1- that's how it's supposed to run and 2- keep taking it back- I have a good warranty.eventually they would find something wrong and fix it.I hate my car”
NHTSA complaint #11244480, filed 2019-08, 24,000 miles“Car transmission is broken on the inside per dealer, there are articles explaining that Ford knew about the problem but still put the car out for purchase. Currently I do not have a vehicle to drive to work. I was told by Ford I would have to pay for the problem although it is an internal problem with manufacturing.”
NHTSA complaint #11299132, filed 2020-01, 100 miles“The car randomly stalls and dies while I am driving it. It has died on the interstate and on rural roads and highways. This is very dangerous and there is currently a recall out on a part of the 2014 Ford Focus which causes this problem. It dies when I am driving and coasting, when I accelerate, and when I have my cruise set.”
NHTSA complaint #11210078, filed 2019-05, 105,000 miles“The capless gas tank is trapping air, causing the car to burp and sometimes turning engine off even when driving. This has happened numerous times in the last 8 months. But more frequently lately. I was driving down the interstate and my engine cut off from it. Went to get it checked out and the service centers keep giving me the same response everywhere.”
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Other or unknown: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 78 | 9% |
| 2017 | 81 | 9% |
| 2016 | 105 | 9% |
| 2015 | 120 | 12% |
| 2014 | 280 | 11% |
| 2013 | 198 | 9% |
| 2012 | 363 | 10% |
| 2011 | 12 | 11% |
| 2010 | 27 | 9% |
| 2009 | 16 | 7% |
| 2008 | 18 | 7% |
| 2007 | 20 | 5% |
| 2006 | 12 | 6% |
| 2005 | 20 | 5% |
| 2004 | 11 | 3% |
| 2003 | 26 | 3% |
| 2002 | 30 | 3% |
| 2001 | 40 | 2% |
| 2000 | 102 | 3% |
Other parts of the 2014 Ford Focus
1,576 complaintsEngine
442 complaintsFuel system
354 complaintsElectrical system
245 complaintsSteering
223 complaintsVehicle speed control
164 complaintsBody and structure
63 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
47 complaintsElectronic stability control
37 complaintsAir bags
32 complaintsBrakes
32 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
32 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2014 Ford Focus
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology