Federal safety advisory

Do not drive this vehicle until the repair is completed.

Model year record

2014 Ford Focus

12 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 3,838 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 26V369000

Fuel system, gasoline: storage: evaporative emissions: canister

Component: Fuel system, gasoline: storage: evaporative emissions: canister
Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
Vehicles affected: 257,868
Reported to NHTSA: 2026-06-09
Owners notified: 2026-07-29

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

An engine that stalls while driving increases the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer 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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 26V011000

Equipment: electrical: engine block heater

Component: Equipment: electrical: engine block heater
Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
Vehicles affected: 116,672
Reported to NHTSA: 2026-01-15

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

An electrical short circuit can increase the risk of a fire.

Manufacturer 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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 20V331000

Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch

Component: Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch
Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
Vehicles affected: 2,147,323
Reported to NHTSA: 2020-06-08
Owners notified: 2020-07-27

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

A door that is not securely latched could open while the vehicle is in motion, increasing the risk of injury to a vehicle occupant.

Manufacturer 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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 19V515000

Fuel system, gasoline: storage: evaporative emissions: canister

Component: Fuel system, gasoline: storage: evaporative emissions: canister
Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
Vehicles affected: 57,488
Reported to NHTSA: 2019-07-05
Owners notified: 2019-07-29

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

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.

Manufacturer 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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 18V735000

Fuel system, gasoline: storage: evaporative emissions: canister

Component: Fuel system, gasoline: storage: evaporative emissions: canister
Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
Vehicles affected: 1,282,596
Reported to NHTSA: 2018-10-22
Owners notified: 2019-08-19

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

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.

Manufacturer 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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 16V698000

Latches/locks/linkages: hatchback/liftgate: lock

Component: Latches/locks/linkages: hatchback/liftgate: lock
Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
Vehicles affected: 64,038
Reported to NHTSA: 2016-09-28
Owners notified: 2016-11-16

Defect description

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."

Safety risk

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.

Manufacturer 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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 16V643000

Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch

Component: Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch
Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
Vehicles affected: 2,046,297
Reported to NHTSA: 2016-09-06
Owners notified: 2017-01-27

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

A door that is not securely latched could open while the vehicle is in motion, increasing the risk of injury to a vehicle occupant.

Manufacturer 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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 15V813000

Electrical system: wiring

Component: Electrical system: wiring
Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
Vehicles affected: 9,017
Reported to NHTSA: 2015-12-02
Owners notified: 2016-01-07

Defect description

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).

Safety risk

The incorrect signals could cause the vehicle to hesitate or the engine to stall, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer 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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 15V005000

Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump

Component: Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump
Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
Vehicles affected: 54,543
Reported to NHTSA: 2015-01-09
Owners notified: 2015-02-27

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

If the fuel pump fails, the vehicle may stall without warning, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer 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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 14V525000

Fuel system, gasoline: delivery

Component: Fuel system, gasoline: delivery
Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
Vehicles affected: 301
Reported to NHTSA: 2014-09-02
Owners notified: 2014-09-15

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

A reduction in fuel pressure may result in a vehicle stall, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer 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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 14V514000

Steering

Component: Steering
Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
Vehicles affected: 508
Reported to NHTSA: 2014-08-22
Owners notified: 2014-11-11

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

The incorrectly manufactured steering gears may cause impaired steering, including the loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer 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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 14V495000

Electrical system: wiring

Component: Electrical system: wiring
Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
Vehicles affected: 133,227
Reported to NHTSA: 2014-08-11
Owners notified: 2014-10-06

Defect description

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).

Safety risk

The incorrect signals could cause the vehicle to hesitate or the engine to stall, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer 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.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

Component	Complaints	Median mileage
Power train	1,586	40,000 mi
Engine	475	53,000 mi
Fuel/propulsion system	306	61,100 mi
Unknown or other	292	50,000 mi
Electrical system	255	59,691 mi
Steering	225	52,000 mi
Vehicle speed control	173	19,000 mi
Structure: body	54	39,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline	52	85,000 mi
Power train: clutch assembly	45	60,000 mi
Electronic stability control (ESC)	37	48,000 mi
Latches/locks/linkages	35	80,000 mi
Visibility/wiper	33	42,500 mi
Air bags	32	15,000 mi
Service brakes	29	41,500 mi
Power train: automatic transmission: control module (TCM/PCM/TECM)	26	85,000 mi
Wheels	20	19,355 mi
Suspension	16	44,002 mi
Power train: automatic transmission	15	68,000 mi
Seat belts	14	36,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission: internal: clutches/bands	9	63,000 mi
Exterior lighting	8	51,000 mi
Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch	8	38,248 mi
Tires	8	3,479 mi
Electrical system: horn	6	45,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling	4	1,200 mi
Back over prevention	3	56,838 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: evaporative emissions: canister	3	131,595 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic	3	53,300 mi
Structure	3	17,000 mi
Back over prevention: sensing system: camera	2	109,688 mi
Electrical system: wiring	2	67,000 mi
Equipment adaptive/mobility	2	7,000 mi
Equipment: appliance: TV/radio/speakers	2	86,000 mi
Exterior lighting: headlights	2	46,000 mi
Forward collision avoidance: adaptive cruise control	2	173,640 mi
Forward collision avoidance: automatic emergency braking	2	—
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system	2	30,000 mi
Latches/locks/linkages: trunk lid: latch	2	—
Seats	2	3,000 mi
Steering: hydraulic power assist: power steering fluid	2	87,643 mi
Steering: rack and pinion	2	41,004 mi
Structure: body: door	2	50 mi
Traction control system	2	7,000 mi
Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal	2	14,908 mi
Back over prevention: rearview system braking	1	125,000 mi
Electrical system: ignition: coil	1	63,000 mi
Electrical system: propulsion system: fuel cell	1	95,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system	1	100,305 mi
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: radiator assembly	1	81,409 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine: engine control module (ECU/ECM)	1	78,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system	1	70,000 mi
Equipment	1	9,170 mi
Fuel system, diesel	1	113,711 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: evaporative emissions: hoses/valves/sensors	1	120,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly	1	115,600 mi
Fuel system, other	1	50,000 mi
Lane departure: blind spot detection	1	125,000 mi
Latches/locks/linkages: doors: lock	1	—
Latches/locks/linkages: hatchback/liftgate: lock	1	42,900 mi
Latches/locks/linkages: trunk lid: lock	1	43,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission: gear position indication (PRNDL)	1	70,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission: internal: clutches/bands: actuators/solenoids	1	74,000 mi
Power train: clutch assembly: linkage: clutch cable/rod/arm	1	92,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: ABS warning light	1	46,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: caliper	1	30,000 mi
Steering: electric power assist system	1	75,000 mi
Steering: hydraulic power assist system	1	87,000 mi
Steering: linkages: tie rod assembly	1	13,000 mi
Structure: body: bumpers	1	51 mi
Structure: body: door: hinge and attachments	1	39,000 mi
Structure: body: hatchback/liftgate	1	24,172 mi
Structure: body: trunk lid	1	17,000 mi
Suspension: front: wheel bearing	1	—
Suspension: rear	1	51 mi
Suspension: rear: axle: non-powered axle assembly	1	98,000 mi
Visibility: power window devices and controls	1	7,000 mi
Wheels: lugs/nuts/bolts/studs	1	113,000 mi

The 2013 model has about 1.5 times as many complaints as this one. The 2015 model has 3 times as many complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.