2014 Ford Focus
Problems, recalls and owner-reported issues
Power train is the leading concern among 2,657 owner complaints filed for this model year. This is the 3rd highest complaint count among 19 Focus model years with reports.
Of the 2014 reports, 69 involved a crash and 10 involved a fire. 47 people were injured and 1 person died.
What owners report most often
Recalls and investigations
Fuel system, gasoline, storage, evaporative emissions, canisterJun 9, 2026
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.
An engine that stalls while driving increases the risk of a crash.
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.
Campaign 26V369000 on NHTSA.gov
Equipment, electrical, engine block heaterJan 15, 2026
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.
An electrical short circuit can increase the risk of a fire.
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.
Campaign 26V011000 on NHTSA.gov
Latches/locks/linkages, doors, latchJun 8, 2020
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.
A door that is not securely latched could open while the vehicle is in motion, increasing the risk of injury to a vehicle occupant.
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.
Campaign 20V331000 on NHTSA.gov
Fuel system, gasoline, storageJul 5, 2019
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.
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.
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.
Campaign 19V515000 on NHTSA.gov
Fuel system, gasoline, storageOct 22, 2018
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.
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.
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.
Campaign 18V735000 on NHTSA.gov
Latches/locks/linkages, hatchback/liftgate, lockSep 28, 2016
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."
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.
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.
Campaign 16V698000 on NHTSA.gov
Latches/locks/linkages, doors, latchSep 6, 2016
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.
A door that is not securely latched could open while the vehicle is in motion, increasing the risk of injury to a vehicle occupant.
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.
Campaign 16V643000 on NHTSA.gov
Electrical system, wiringDec 2, 2015
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).
The incorrect signals could cause the vehicle to hesitate or the engine to stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
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.
Campaign 15V813000 on NHTSA.gov
Fuel system, gasoline, delivery, fuel pumpJan 9, 2015
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.
If the fuel pump fails, the vehicle may stall without warning, increasing the risk of a crash.
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.
Campaign 15V005000 on NHTSA.gov
Fuel system, gasoline, deliverySep 2, 2014
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.
A reduction in fuel pressure may result in a vehicle stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
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.
Campaign 14V525000 on NHTSA.gov
SteeringDo not drive until repairedAug 22, 2014
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.
The incorrectly manufactured steering gears may cause impaired steering, including the loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
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.
Campaign 14V514000 on NHTSA.gov
Electrical system, wiringAug 11, 2014
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).
The incorrect signals could cause the vehicle to hesitate or the engine to stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
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.
Campaign 14V495000 on NHTSA.gov
Representative owner complaints: steering
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Steering, Aug 24, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 FORD FOCUS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AROUND A CURVE AT 25 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED AND THERE WAS AN ABNORMAL NOISE COMING FORM THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT REDUCED SPEED TO 10 MPH DUE TO BEING CONCERNED FOR THEIR SAFETY. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE POWER STEERING GEAR BOX NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 38,100.
Steering, Aug 15, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 FORD FOCUS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED A LOSS OF POWER STEERING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED NOR REAPIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT REFERENCED NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V284000 (STEERING); HOWEVER THE VIN WAS NOT PROVIDED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 43,000.
Steering, Power train, Aug 9, 2016
I DID THE UPDATE TO THE TCM BUT DID NOT FIX NOTHING MY TRANS STILL MESSES UP AND AROUND SAME TIME IT STARTED STEERING IS GETTING STUCK MAY BE STEARING PUMP FORD WILL NOT HELP AT ALL IV ONLY OWNED CAR FOR A YEAR SOON AS I GOT TO 60000 MILES IT STARED HESITATE JERKING I DID UPDATE LIKE IT SAID 2 DO IT WORKED FOR LIKE A HOUR THEN SAME PROBLEMS BUT IT GOT WORSE IT'S UNSAFE TO DRIVE AND FORD WANTS ALOT OF MONEY JUST TO CHECK IT OUT AGAIN THEN I CAN BARRELY CONTROLE MY CAR WITH THE STEARING WHEEL GETTING STUCK AND NO 1 CAN FIGURE OUT WHAT'S WRONG
Steering, Jul 5, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 FORD FOCUS. WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH, THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO VIBRATE SEVERELY. THE CONTACT PULLED THE VEHICLE TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD TO SWITCH OFF AND RESTART THE VEHICLE, BUT NOTICED THAT THE STEERING WHEEL REQUIRED MORE FORCE TO MANEUVER. THE FAILURE OCCURRED CONSTANTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V514000 (STEERING). THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 24,000.
Steering, Power train, Jun 17, 2016
POWER STEERING FAILURE AND HESITATION, SHUDDERING IN TRANSMISSION. REPORTED ON 6/17/16 FOR PREVIOUS FAILURE INCIDENT ON 5/13/16. DEALER HAD REPAIRED VEHICLE UNDER WARRANTY BUR REPAIRS FAILED TO WORK . NEW INCIDENT THAT OCCURRED ON 6/14/16. INTERNET SEARCH INDICATED CLASS ACTION LAWSUITS HAVE BEEN FILED AGAINST FORD FOR BOTH THE STEERING PROBLEM AND TRANSMISSION PROBLEM, NHTSB APPEARS TO HAVE ALREADY OPENED AN INVESTIGATION. STILL WAITING FOR REPAIRS TO BE MADE.
Steering, Power train, Jun 17, 2016
ON 5/13/16 POWER ASSISTED STEERING FAILED. VEHICLE VERY DIFFICULT TO STEER. VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AUTO DEALER. ALSO TRANSMISSION SHUDDERING, CHOKING ETC.NO ACCIDENT OR DAMAGE OCCURRED BECAUSE OF THESE AT THAT TIME BUT ELEVATED RISK OF AN ACCIDENT. REPAIRS FOR BOTH MADE BY DEALER UNDER WARRANTY.
Steering, Suspension, Jun 12, 2016
HEARD NOISE IN STEERING AND TIRES TOOK CAR TO BE CHECKED OUT WAS NOTHING WRONG THAT IS HOW IT SOUNDS AND DRIVES. THIS WAS 2 MONTHS AFTER GETTING THE CAR. IN MARCH 2016 TURNING A CURVE CAR STEERING GOT HARD AND LOCKED UP HIT CURVE BUSTED AXLLE AND STEERING COMPONENT. REPLACED AXLE THOUGHT THAT WAS ALL. THEN HAD CAR TAKEN TO FORD I WAS THEN INFORMED OF $3000.00 IN DAMAGES AND LABOR TO FIX IT. I DID NOT PROCEED TO GETTING FIXED . THE SERVICE MANAGER PROCEEDED TO THROW THE KEYS AT ME AND GOT PISSED BECAUSE I WOULDN'T GET CAR FIXED RIGHT THEN.I FOUND OUT ABOUT THE ISSUES ON THE INTERNET LOOKING INTO THE CAR PARTS AND ANY ISSUES WITH THE CAR. THE CAR WAS IN MOTION.
Steering, Jun 9, 2016
CAR REPORTS STEERING ASSIST FAULT, SERVICE REQUIRED SOMETIMES AT STARTUP, SOMETIMES WHILE IN MOTION, RESULTING IN LOSS OF POWER STEERING. RESTARTING THE CAR RESULTS IN NORMAL OPERATION FOR A TIME, SOMETIMES A DAY SOMETIMES WEEKS. NO OBD2 CODE PRESENT.
Steering, Jun 1, 2016
EVEN AFTER SEVERAL REPAIR ATTEMPTS BY FORD WHEN TURNING THE STEERING CRACKS AND POPS LOUDLY, IT SOUNDS LIKE SOMETHING IS ABOUT TO BREAK. THIS VEHICLE ALSO HAS HAD 4 CLUTCH ASSEMBLIES INSTALLED AND HAS A CREAKING SOUND IN THE DRIVERS SIDE DOOR THAT (ACCORDING TO THE DEALER) IS BECAUSE THERE IS A BAD WELD IN A "SUPPORT" COLUMN LOCATED BEHIND THE FRONT FENDER.
Steering, Electrical system, Engine, Apr 5, 2016, fire
MY VEHICLE HAS HAD NUMEROUS TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS, GOING INTO REVERSE WHILE DRIVING, SHUTTING OFF WHILE DRIVING, ETC. RECENTLY, THE POWER STEERING COMPLETELY WENT OUT AND REVERTED TO MANUAL STEERING. TODAY, WHILE DRIVING IT FOR A WHILE, I NOTICED A BURNING SMELL AND PULLED OVER. UNDER THE HOOD, THE FUSE BOX HAD CAUGHT FIRE, BUT WAS BLOWN OUT BY THE WIND WHEN I OPENED THE HOOD. 20,500 MILES.
Steering, Mar 31, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 FORD FOCUS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE GETTING THE VEHICLE SERVICED, THE TECHNICIAN INFORMED THAT THE STEERING GEAR FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V514000 (STEERING). THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 52,617.
Steering, Power train, Mar 17, 2016
WHILE TURNING AT A LIGHT, MY STEERING WENT OUT AND CAUSED ME TO VEER INTO ONCOMING TRAFFIC IN THE OPPOSING LANE. IT NOW TAKES GREAT EFFORT AND MUSCLE TO MAKE AND TURNS IN THE VEHICLE. I HAVE HAD THE VEHICLE IN THE SHOP NUMEROUS TIMES DUE TO A FAULTY TRANSMISSION. NOW WHEN I TURN ON THE VEHICLE, THE INSTRUMENT PANEL DISPLAYS THAT THERE IS AN URGENT TRANSMISSION FAULT, THEN IT WILL FLASH THAT THERE IS AN URGENT STEERING ASSIST FAULT. WHILE RUNNING A VEHICLE HEALTH REPORT, THE VEHICLE STATES THAT THE TRANSMISSION IS AT A "REDUCED POWER STATE" WHICH CAUSES IT TO HESITATE, NOT CHANGE GEARS, AND NOT BE ABLE TO ACCELERATE PROPERLY - ALL OF WHICH FORD SAYS ARE "CHARACTERISTICS OF THIS TRANSMISSION." ALSO, THE TRANSMISSION DOES NOT WORK AT ALL IN SPORT MODE AND HAS WENT INTO REVERSE OR PARK GRINDING TO A SCREECHING HALT WHILE DRIVING ON A HIGHWAY. LUCKILY, I DID NOT CRASH WHEN THE STEERING SUDDENLY WENT OUT. MY VEHICLE IS CURRENTLY IN A LEMON LAW DISPUTE, THEREFORE, FORD WILL NOT FURTHER DIAGNOSE MY VEHICLE.
Steering, Vehicle speed control, Engine, Mar 15, 2016
THE VEHICLE A 2014 FORD FOCUS S MODEL WAS MOVING AT A HIGH RATE OF SPEED GOING DOWN THE HIGHWAY WHEN IT STALLED OUT DUE TO THE WIRING SPLICES GOING BAD CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO STALL OUT AND STOP WITHOUT WARNING
Steering, Mar 11, 2016
YESTERDAY I STOPPED IN A PARKING LOT WHEN ALL OF A SUDDEN MY STEERING SEEMED TO GO OUT AS IF MY ENGINE HAD STALLED (DIDN'T). IT RESUMED NORMAL OPERATION UNTIL TODAY WHEN I ENTERED A ROUNDABOUT WHEN THE STEERING STARTED TO LOSE THE POWER FEATURE IF ONLY FOR A FEW MOMENTS. I CONSULTED A FORD DEALER AND SAW NO RECALLS ON THIS PROBLEM. I AM HAVING THE CAR CHECKED ON 3/14/16 FOR MY TRANSMISSION SHUDDER AND WILL ATTEMPT TO GET THIS LOOKED AT THEN. IT IS TROUBLING TO KNOW THAT THIS MAY HAPPEN AT HIGH SPEED. IN THE ROUNDABOUT I SEEMED TO HAVE A MANUAL STEERING FEATURE, BUT AS I STATED THE ROUNDABOUT SPEED WAS ABOUT 15 MPH.
Steering, Mar 4, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 FORD FOCUS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 35 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER, WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE POWER STEERING SENSOR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 46,000. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE.
Steering, Engine, Fuel/propulsion system, Feb 7, 2016
I HAVE HAD PROBLEMS WITH MY CAR EVER SINCE I BOUGHT IT BRAND NEW. I HAVE TAKEN IT BACK TO THE DEALERSHIP SO MANY TIMES BUT NOTHING HAS BEEN DONE ABOUT IT. I FEEL UNSAFE DRIVING THIS CAR.
Steering, Jan 5, 2016
OWNED CAR 6 MONTHS AND LOVE IT, ESPECIALLY THE HANDLING, UNTIL: AT ABOUT 8500 MILES, I STARTED THE CAR (ON A SUNDAY MORNING-WHY I DIDN'T CALL THE DEALERSHIP RIGHT AWAY) PUT IT IN GEAR, PULLED FORWARD IN MY DRIVEWAY AND THE STEERING WHEEL WOULD NOT TURN AT ALL. I BACKED UP AND PULLED FORWARD AGAIN, AND STILL ZERO STEERING WHEEL TURN WAS POSSIBLE. I TURNED THE CAR OFF, PULLED THE KEY OUT, PUT THE KEY IN AND STARTED IT AGAIN. SAME ACTIONS, SAME RESULT. I USED OUR PICKUP TRUCK FOR THE DAY INSTEAD. I STARTED THE CAR AGAIN WHEN I GOT HOME AND THE STEERING WORKED NORMALLY-I PULLED FORWARD AND BACK IN MY DRIVEWAY AND PARKED IT. THE NEXT MORNING, THE CAR STARTED JUST FINE BUT AGAIN THE STEERING WHEEL WOULD NOT TURN. I CALLED THE DEALER AND ARRANGED A FLAT BED RIDE LATER THAT DAY. WHEN THE FLAT BED DRIVER STARTED TO CAR TO DRIVE IT ONTO HIS RIG, HE REMARKED THAT THE CAR WAS ACTING JUST LIKE A PROBLEM THEY'RE HAVING IN THE 2015 F150, AND TWO-HANDEDLY YANKED MY STEERING WHEEL HARD TO THE LEFT, STILL WITH NO RESULT. THE WHEEL WOULD NOT MOVE, AND I WONDER WHAT ELSE HE BROKE IN HIS "BIGGER HAMMER" APPROACH. HE ADJUSTED THE POSITION OF HIS TRUCK TO BE ABLE TO DRIVE MY CAR ONTO IT WITHOUT ANY STEERING AVAILABLE. I REPORTED THE FLAT BED DRIVER'S ABUSE OF MY VEHICLE TO THE DEALER, WHERE THE CAR NOW SITS AWAITING SERVICE.
Steering, Power train, Engine, Nov 20, 2015
I PURCHASED THE CAR BRAND NEW. IT STARTED BOGGING OUT DYING IN SLOW TRAFFIC AND IN THE MIDDLE OF TURNS. I HAVE HAD IT IN THE SHOP 5 TIMES FOR SAME ISSUE NOTHING WAS RESOLVED. I HAVE ALMOST GOTTEN IN A COUPLE ACCIDENTS WHEN TURNING THE CAR DIES IN THE MIDDLE OF STREET AND I HAVE ALMOST BEEN T BONED. I SOUNDS LIKE THE ENGINE IS GOING TO FALL OUT AT TIMES. SOMETIMES WHEN IT STARTS TO DIE IT EXCELERATES AND SEND THE CAR FORWARD AT A FAST SPEED. I HAVE ONLY HAD CAR 18 MONTH. I AM TERRIFIED TO DRIVE THIS CAR!
Steering, Nov 19, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 FORD FOCUS. WHILE DRIVING AT 10 MPH AND ATTEMPTING TO MAKE A LEFT TURN, THE VEHICLE INDEPENDENTLY VEERED TO THE RIGHT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE STEERING WHEEL WOULD NOT GO BACK INTO THE DIRECTION IN WHICH IT WAS BEING TURNED. THE CONTACT THEN STATED THAT THE VEHICLE HIT A CURB AND SUBSEQUENTLY STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING; HOWEVER, THE DETAILS OF THE DIAGNOSIS COULD NOT BE PROVIDED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 8,000. UPDATE 01/13/16 MA *CN
Steering, Service brakes, Oct 31, 2015, crash
TRAVELING STRAIGHT ON THE TOLL ROAD AT 70MPH (SPEED LIMIT) WITH THE CRUISE CONTROL ON THE BACK END OF THE VEHICLE STARTED FISH TAILING AND WENT OUT OF CONTROL INTO A GUARDRAIL WHICH TOTAL THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS JUST PURCHASED A MONTH PRIOR. I WILL SUBMIT PHOTOS AND DOCUMENTS ON REQUEST.
Steering, Oct 31, 2015
PURCHASED THE CAR USED WITH ONLY 10K MILES, AFTER LEAVING DEALERSHIP DRIVING HOME ON FREEWAY SPEEDS I NOTICED THE CAR WOULD NOT TRACK CORRECTLY AS IS WANDERS LEFT AND RIGHT WITH A JERKING PULL REQUIRING CORRECTION INPUTS THE WHOLE TRIP. TOOK CAR TO DEALERSHIP, FIRST THING THEY DID IS ROTATE AND BALANCE TIRES. DID NOT FIX PROBLEM. I HAVE READ OF NUMEROUS REPORTS OF THIS SAME ISSUE. WHEN WILL FORD STAND UP TO THIS PROBLEM BEFORE IT TAKES SOMEONES LIFE. THE ELECTRONIC STEERING PROBLEMS ARE A SERIOUS AND DANGEROUS ISSUE. I DO NOT RECOMMEND ANYONE PURCHASE ANY FORD FOCUS UNTIL THIS POOR SYSTEM IS REPLACED, OR A RECALL IS INSTATED TO FIX THIS SERIOUS ISSUE.
Steering, Oct 6, 2015
2014 FORD FOCUS WITH 78*** MILES. ELECTRONIC POWER STEERING FAILED WHILE DRIVING AT SPEED ON THE HIGHWAY. STEERING WAS VERY DIFFICULT TO USE, FAR MORE DIFFICULT THAN A HYDRAULIC VEHICLE WITH A POWER STEERING FAILURE. IT FELT AS IF SOMETHING WAS LOCKED UP INSIDE THE STEERING COLUMN. CAR WAS UNSAFE TO DRIVE.
Steering, Electrical system, Wheels, Oct 1, 2015
WHEN I TAKE OFF FROM BEING STOPPED, MY CAR DRAGS WITH A VIBRATION. WHEN I PICK UP SPEED ON THE FREEWAY MY CAR SLIDES TO THE LEFT AND I LOSE THE CONTROL OF THE STEERING. MY PHONE NUMBERS HAVE NEVER BEEN ABLE TO BE SYNC TO MY CAR BECAUSE THE ELECTRICAL PART IS DEFECTIVE. MY TIRES LIGHT STAYS ON OFF AND ON. IT FEELS AS IF SOMETHING IS GETTING LOSER UNDER THE REAR OF MY CAR. ON FOX 2 NEWS THIS MORNING, THEY ANNOUNCED A RECALL ON FORD CAR AXLES. TODAY IS OCTOBER 1, 2015. THE DATE OF THE LAST INCIDENT IS GIVEN BELOW. BUT I HAVE BEEN HAVING PROBLEMS FOR A WHILE. WHEN I TOOK MY CAR TO THE DEALERSHIP ABOUT THE LIGHT AND TIRES, THEY JUST RESET IT. THEY DIDN'T TAKE TIME TO TEST DRIVE IT AND REALLY ADDRESS MY PROBLEMS WITH THIS CAR. I DON'T WANT TO HAVE A ACCIDENT OR DIE IN MY CAR. I WOULD LIKE TO GET THESE PROBLEMS TAKEN CARE OF.
Steering, Sep 18, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 FORD FOCUS. AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS STARTED, THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME DIFFICULT TO MANEUVER WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE THE TECHNICIAN STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS OPERATING AS DESIGNED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 8,000. UPDATED 11/12/15*LJ *CN
Steering, Sep 8, 2015
I DROVE 200 MILES, STOPPED FOR GAS, AND UPON STARTING THE ENGINE THERE WAS A WARNING LIGHT AND A LOSS OF POWER STEERING. I DROVE TO A HOTEL, UNLOADED OUR LUGGAGE, AND RETURNED TO THE CAR AFTER 10 MINUTES. UPON STARTING THE ENGINE, I FOUND THAT THE WARNING LIGHT WAS OUT AND THE POWER STEERING WAS NORMAL. TEN DAYS LATER, THE SAME THING HAPPENED; THAT IS, I DROVE 200 MILES, STOPPED FOR GAS, LOST THE POWER STEERING, WENT TO A HOTEL, AND UPON STARTING THE ENGINE THE POWER STEERING HAD RETURNED. WITHOUT POWER STEERING, THE CAR WAS CONTROLLABLE BUT IT WAS NOT EASY AND A FRAIL PERSON WOULD HAVE DIFFICULTY.