What are the most common problems with the 2014 Ford Focus?

The power train group leads by far, with 1,597 complaints. In the owner reports we read, these center on the automatic transmission and describe shudder, jerking and slipping at low speed. Engine complaints about stalling and sudden loss of power come next.

How many recalls does the 2014 Ford Focus have?

NHTSA lists 14 recalls. The newest cover a redo of the canister purge valve fix and an engine block heater fire risk.

What MPG does a 2014 Ford Focus get?

The regular 2.0L automatic is rated 27 city, 36 highway and 30 combined MPG. The SFE is the best gas version at 32 combined, and the turbo with the 6-speed manual is lowest at 26 combined.

Is the 2014 Ford Focus a reliable car?

It has the second-most complaints of the 2012 to 2018 Focus years, at 2,659. The power train group is named in 1,597 of them, and the owner reports we read point to the automatic transmission.

What is the best year for a used Ford Focus?

Among 2015 to 2018 models, all have far fewer complaints than the 2014, with the 2018 lowest at 837.

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2014 Ford Focus: problems, recalls and fuel economy

Updated 2026-10-22. Based on NHTSA and EPA records. Published by Humblebee.

The 2014 Focus is one of the most complained-about Focus years, with 2,659 NHTSA complaints and 14 recalls^[1]^[2]. The power train group, with the automatic transmission at the center of the reports we read, is named in 1,597 of the 2,659 complaints, followed by engine complaints about stalling and loss of power^[1]^[3]^[4]. If you own or plan to buy one, check the VIN for open recalls, including the purge valve repair and the block heater recall, and do not plug in the block heater until it is fixed^[5]^[6].

Most reported problems

NHTSA has 2,659 owner complaints on file for the 2014 Focus^[1]. Of those, 69 mention a crash, 10 a fire, 47 an injury and 1 a death^[1]. Keep in mind that these are unverified owner reports, and one complaint can name several parts of the car, so the group counts below overlap and do not add up to the total.

Component group	Complaints	Crashes	Median miles at failure
Power train	1,597^[3]	23^[3]	40,000^[3]
Engine	464^[4]	18^[4]	46,514^[4]
Fuel/propulsion	310^[7]	10^[7]	60,000^[7]
Unknown or other	279^[8]	7^[8]	50,000^[8]
Electrical	274^[9]	9^[9]	52,077^[9]
Steering	228^[10]	12^[10]	51,000^[10]
Speed control	169^[11]	12^[11]	18,000^[11]

The power train is the big one, and the reports we read point to the automatic transmission. The power train group is named in 1,597 complaints, more than three times the next group^[3]^[4]. In the owner reports we read, the automatic shudders, jerks or slips, often when pulling away and in the low gears, and shifts feel rough or badly timed^[3]. Several of these owners describe repeat dealer visits^[3]. Some were told the behavior was normal^[3]. Others got new clutches or software updates that helped only for a while^[3]. A few say the car rolled back on a slope after they let off the brake, or lurched after a stop^[3].

Stalling and sudden loss of power come next. Engine complaints describe stalling or rough idle at low speed and at stops, plus sudden loss of power while driving, sometimes with a Stop Safely Now message^[4]. The engine group also holds the one reported death and 8 of the fire reports^[4]. Fuel/propulsion complaints tell a similar story: power drops at speed or when pulling out, hesitation when accelerating, and a few cases of the car surging without throttle input^[7]. Electrical complaints we read describe the car shutting down with a Stop Safely Now warning, and several of these owners seem to drive the Focus Electric^[9].

Speed control problems show up early. That group has a median failure mileage of just 18,000 miles, the lowest of any group, and includes 12 crashes^[11].

Structure complaints are few, at 63, though they include 7 crashes and 9 injuries^[12]. A count that low does not point to a common problem.

Recalls

NHTSA lists 14 recalls for the 2014 Focus^[2]. Some are repeat campaigns for repairs that were not done correctly the first time, so they are not 14 separate defects^[5]^[13]^[14]. Many apply only to certain versions or build dates, so check your VIN.

Purge valve, second redo (26V369). Some 2012 to 2018 Focus cars repaired under 18V735 were fixed incorrectly^[5]. The purge valve can still fail and stall the engine while driving, which raises crash risk^[5]. Dealers update the engine computer software for free^[5].
Engine block heater (26V011). On cars with the 2.0L engine, the block heater can crack, leak coolant and short out when plugged in, which is a fire risk^[6]. Do not plug it in until the repair is done^[6]. Dealers will replace the heater, or you can choose to have it swapped for a threaded plug with the cord removed^[6]. Only interim letters had gone out, and Ford said more letters would follow once the final remedy is available, so the repair may not be ready yet^[6].
Door latches, redo (20V331). Cars already fixed under earlier latch recalls may not have been repaired properly^[13]. A door could seem shut when it is not and open while driving^[13]. Dealers check the latch date codes and replace latches if needed, and owners can also check the codes on a website^[13].
Purge valve, first redo (19V515). For the 2014, this one covers Focus ST cars that did not get the engine computer update as intended under 18V735^[14]. The risk is the same stall without warning^[14]. Dealers reprogram the computer and replace parts as needed^[14].
Canister purge valve (18V735). On 2.0L cars the valve can fail and pull too much vacuum in the fuel vapor system^[15]. The engine can stall while driving and may not restart, which raises crash risk^[15]. Dealers reprogram the engine computer, replace the valve if needed and inspect the canister, tank and fuel module^[15]. Until it is fixed, keep the tank at least half full^[15].
Focus Electric charge cord (18V592). The 120V convenience cord was made without a heat sensor and can overheat and melt while charging, a fire risk^[16]. Dealers replace the cord with one that has the sensor^[16].
Hatch release, manual hatchbacks (16V698). One press of the inside release button can unlatch the hatch, which fails a federal safety standard and could hurt unbelted rear passengers^[17]. Dealers update the body control software^[17].
Door latches (16V643). A part inside the side door latch can break, so a door may not latch or may only look closed^[18]. Dealers fit improved latches^[18].
MAP sensor wiring, follow-up (15V813). Weak wiring splices to the MAP sensor on some 2013 and 2014 Focus ST cars can send bad signals to the engine computer, causing hesitation or stalling^[19]. Dealers replace the splices^[19].
Fuel pump (15V005). Fuel pumps with poor plating can fail and stall the car^[20]. The vehicles named in this recall are other Ford and Lincoln models, so check your VIN before assuming it applies^[20]. Dealers replace the pump^[20].
Fuel delivery module (14V525). On a small batch of 2014 Focus cars built in May 2014, the fuel module can crack and lower fuel pressure, which can cause a stall^[21]. Dealers replace the module^[21].
Steering gear (14V514). Some 2014 Focus cars built in August 2014 may have badly assembled steering gears that can cause loss of steering control^[22]. Dealers replace the steering gear^[22].
MAP sensor wiring (14V495). The original Focus ST splice recall, with the same hesitation and stall risk^[23]. Dealers replace the splices^[23].
Focus Electric software (13V523). A software fault can cause a sudden stall-like loss of power on cars built through August 23, 2013^[24]. Dealers reprogram the control module^[24].

Fuel economy

The regular 2.0L gas Focus is rated 27 city, 36 highway and 30 combined MPG with either automatic, listed by the EPA as Automatic (AM6) and Automatic (S6)^[25]^[26]. The 5-speed manual is a touch lower at 26/35/29^[27].

Version	City / Hwy / Combined MPG	EPA annual fuel cost
SFE automatic	28 / 39 / 32^[28]	$2,100^[28]
2.0L automatic	27 / 36 / 30^[25]	$2,250^[25]
2.0L 5-speed manual	26 / 35 / 29^[27]	$2,300^[27]
Flex-fuel automatic	26 / 36 / 30^[29]	$2,250^[29]
Turbo 6-speed manual	23 / 31 / 26^[30]	$2,600^[30]

The flex-fuel versions can run on gasoline or E85 and rate 26/35/29 with the manual^[31]. The Focus Electric is rated 105 MPGe combined with 76 miles of range^[32]. EPA fuel cost figures use current fuel price assumptions, not prices from when the car was new^[25].

Safety ratings

In NHTSA crash tests, the hatchback and the sedan earn the same scores^[33]^[34].

Overall: 5 stars^[33].
Frontal crash: 4 stars^[33].
Side crash: 5 stars^[33].
Rollover: 4 stars, with an 11.6% rollover risk^[33].

How 2014 compares with other years

The 2014 is one of the most complained-about Focus years. Its 2,659 complaints are second only to the 2012, which has 3,803, among the 2012 to 2018 cars^[2]. The 2013 has fewer, at 2,181^[2]. The 2014 also ties the 2013 for the most recalls of any Focus year, at 14^[2].

Later years look much better on complaints. The 2015 has 1,034, the 2016 has 1,194, the 2017 has 907 and the 2018 has 837^[2]. These counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so use them to compare Focus years with each other, not with other models^[2].

Should you buy a used 2014 Focus?

A used 2014 Focus gets good crash test scores^[33] and is rated up to 30 combined MPG with the regular 2.0L automatic^[25]. The weak spot is the power train, which draws by far the most complaints, and the owner reports we read point to the automatic transmission^[3]. Engine complaints, which describe stalling and sudden loss of power, are the next largest group, and several recalls deal with stall risk^[4]^[5]^[14]^[15]. If you are looking at one, drive it in stop-and-go traffic, ask for repair records on the transmission, and check the VIN for open recalls, especially the purge valve and block heater campaigns^[5]^[6]. A 2015 to 2018 Focus carries far fewer complaints, if that fits your budget^[2].

Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2014 Ford Focus?: The power train group leads by far, with 1,597 complaints^[3]. In the owner reports we read, these center on the automatic transmission and describe shudder, jerking and slipping at low speed^[3]. Engine complaints about stalling and sudden loss of power come next^[4].
How many recalls does the 2014 Ford Focus have?: NHTSA lists 14 recalls^[2]. The newest cover a redo of the canister purge valve fix and an engine block heater fire risk^[5]^[6].
What MPG does a 2014 Ford Focus get?: The regular 2.0L automatic is rated 27 city, 36 highway and 30 combined MPG^[25]. The SFE is the best gas version at 32 combined^[28], and the turbo with the 6-speed manual is lowest at 26 combined^[30].
Is the 2014 Ford Focus a reliable car?: It has the second-most complaints of the 2012 to 2018 Focus years, at 2,659^[2]. The power train group is named in 1,597 of them, and the owner reports we read point to the automatic transmission^[3].
What is the best year for a used Ford Focus?: Among 2015 to 2018 models, all have far fewer complaints than the 2014, with the 2018 lowest at 837^[2].

Facts and sources

NHTSA has 2,659 owner complaints on file for the 2014 Ford Focus (69 mention a crash, 10 a fire, 47 injuries, 1 deaths reported). NHTSA vehicle records
Complaints and recalls on file with NHTSA for each Ford Focus model year: 2000: 3,686 complaints / 11 recalls, 2001: 1,761 complaints / 7 recalls, 2002: 971 complaints / 2 recalls, 2003: 977 complaints / 1 recalls, 2004: 387 complaints / 1 recalls, 2005: 441 complaints / 1 recalls, 2006: 205 complaints / 0 recalls, 2007: 391 complaints / 0 recalls, 2008: 250 complaints / 1 recalls, 2009: 229 complaints / 0 recalls, 2010: 287 complaints / 0 recalls, 2011: 113 complaints / 0 recalls, 2012: 3,803 complaints / 10 recalls, 2013: 2,181 complaints / 14 recalls, 2014: 2,659 complaints / 14 recalls, 2015: 1,034 complaints / 11 recalls, 2016: 1,194 complaints / 11 recalls, 2017: 907 complaints / 10 recalls, 2018: 837 complaints / 7 recalls. NHTSA recall database
1,597 complaints name the power train component group (23 crashes, 3 fires, 12 injuries, median mileage at failure 40,000). NHTSA vehicle records
464 complaints name the engine component group (18 crashes, 8 fires, 11 injuries, median mileage at failure 46,514). NHTSA vehicle records
Recall 26V369 (2026-06-09): Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Evaporative Emissions:Canister. Potentially affected units: 257,868. Defect: 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. NHTSA recall database
Recall 26V011 (2026-01-15): Equipment:Electrical:Engine Block Heater. Potentially affected units: 116,672. Defect: 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. NHTSA recall database
310 complaints name the fuel/propulsion system component group (10 crashes, 1 fires, 8 injuries, median mileage at failure 60,000). NHTSA vehicle records
279 complaints name the unknown or other component group (7 crashes, 0 fires, 6 injuries, median mileage at failure 50,000). NHTSA vehicle records
274 complaints name the electrical system component group (9 crashes, 2 fires, 9 injuries, median mileage at failure 52,077). NHTSA vehicle records
228 complaints name the steering component group (12 crashes, 1 fires, 6 injuries, median mileage at failure 51,000). NHTSA vehicle records
169 complaints name the speed control component group (12 crashes, 0 fires, 4 injuries, median mileage at failure 18,000). NHTSA vehicle records
63 complaints name the structure component group (7 crashes, 2 fires, 9 injuries, median mileage at failure 37,146). NHTSA vehicle records
Recall 20V331 (2020-06-08): Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Latch. Potentially affected units: 2,147,323. Defect: 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. NHTSA recall database
Recall 19V515 (2019-07-05): Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Evaporative Emissions:Canister. Potentially affected units: 57,488. Defect: 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. NHTSA recall database
Recall 18V735 (2018-10-22): Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Evaporative Emissions:Canister. Potentially affected units: 1,282,596. Defect: 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. NHTSA recall database
Recall 18V592 (2018-09-10): Equipment:Electrical. Potentially affected units: 49,197. Defect: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 120V Convenience charge cords that were supplied with and sold for use with 2013-2015 Ford C-Max Energi and Fusion Energi vehicles and 2012-2015 Ford Focus Electric vehicles. Cords with part numbers FM58-10B706-AA, FM58-10B706-AB, FM58-10B706-AC, FM58-10B706-AD, FM58-10B706-AE and FM58-10B706-AF were manufactured without thermistors, and during vehicle charging, increased resistance in the house's outlet or wiring can cause the cord to overheat and melt. Consequence: An overheated cord can increase the risk of a fire. Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the current cord with a new 120V convenience cord with a thermistor, free of charge. The recall began January 18, 2019. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 18S24. NHTSA recall database
Recall 16V698 (2016-09-28): Latches/Locks/Linkages:Hatchback/Liftgate:Lock. Potentially affected units: 64,038. Defect: 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. NHTSA recall database
Recall 16V643 (2016-09-06): Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Latch. Potentially affected units: 2,046,297. Defect: 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. NHTSA recall database
Recall 15V813 (2015-12-02): Electrical System:Wiring. Potentially affected units: 9,017. Defect: 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. NHTSA recall database
Recall 15V005 (2015-01-09): Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Fuel Pump. Potentially affected units: 54,543. Defect: 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. NHTSA recall database
Recall 14V525 (2014-09-02): Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery. Potentially affected units: 301. Defect: 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. NHTSA recall database
Recall 14V514 (2014-08-22): Steering. Potentially affected units: 508. Defect: 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. NHTSA recall database
Recall 14V495 (2014-08-11): Electrical System:Wiring. Potentially affected units: 133,227. Defect: 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. NHTSA recall database
Recall 13V523 (2013-10-30): Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Control Module (Tcm/Pcm/Tecm). Potentially affected units: 2,456. Defect: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2012-2014 Focus Electric vehicles manufactured September 15, 2011, through August 23, 2013. In the affected vehicles, a powertrain control module software problem may result in a stall-like condition. Consequence: An unexpected loss of power while driving increases the risk of a crash. Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the power control module, free of charge. The recall beganon November 22, 2013. Ford's recall campaign number is 13S09. Owners may contact Ford Motor Company Customer Relationship Center at 1-866-436-7332. NHTSA recall database
EPA rating for Focus FWD, 2L 4-cyl, Automatic (AM6), Regular, Front-Wheel Drive: 27 city / 36 highway / 30 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $2,250. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
EPA rating for Focus FWD, 2L 4-cyl, Automatic (S6), Regular, Front-Wheel Drive: 27 city / 36 highway / 30 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $2,250. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
EPA rating for Focus FWD, 2L 4-cyl, Manual 5-spd, Regular, Front-Wheel Drive: 26 city / 35 highway / 29 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $2,300. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
EPA rating for Focus SFE FWD FFV, 2L 4-cyl, Automatic (AM6), Gasoline or E85, Front-Wheel Drive: 28 city / 39 highway / 32 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $2,100. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
EPA rating for Focus FWD FFV, 2L 4-cyl, Automatic (AM6), Gasoline or E85, Front-Wheel Drive: 26 city / 36 highway / 30 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $2,250. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
EPA rating for Focus FWD, 2L 4-cyl turbo, Manual 6-spd, Regular, Front-Wheel Drive: 23 city / 31 highway / 26 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $2,600. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
EPA rating for Focus FWD FFV, 2L 4-cyl, Manual 5-spd, Gasoline or E85, Front-Wheel Drive: 26 city / 35 highway / 29 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $2,300. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
EPA rating for Focus Electric, electric, Automatic (A1), Electricity: 105 MPGe combined, 76 miles of range. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings, 5 HB FWD: overall 5 stars, frontal 4 stars, side 5 stars, rollover 4 stars; rollover risk 11.6%. NHTSA vehicle records
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings, 4 DR FWD: overall 5 stars, frontal 4 stars, side 5 stars, rollover 4 stars; rollover risk 11.6%. NHTSA vehicle records

Complaints submitted to NHTSA by owners; unverified reports, one complaint can name several components. Complaint counts are not normalized by sales; compare years of the same model, not different models. EPA annual fuel cost uses EPA's current fuel price assumptions, not the price when the car was new.