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: structure
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Structure, Latches/locks/linkages, Dec 20, 2018
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 FORD FOCUS. ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS, WHILE DRIVING, THE TRUNK UNLOCKED INDEPENDENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO BE DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER AND DEALER WERE NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 43,000. *TT*JB
Structure, Dec 12, 2018
REAR PASSENGER DOOR DID NOT LATCH AT ALL. THIS OCCURED AFTER BEING STATIONARY AFTER PLACING GROCERIES IN THE BACK SEAT. THIS WAS THE FIRST AND ONLY OCCURRENCE SINCE OWNING THE VEHICLE. I HAS TO BUNGEE CORD THE DOOR TO THE OTHER DOOR TO BE BE ABLE TO GET HOME SAFELY.
Structure, Aug 24, 2018
FORD (MULTIPLE MODELS AND YEARS) DOOR LATCH RECALL. I HAD ALREADY SUBMITTED A REQUEST TO ADD OUR VEHICLE TO THE RECALL LIST. FORD STARTED A RECALL REGARDING THE LATCH ON THEIR DOORS MALFUNCTIONING, CAUSING THEM TO JUST SWING OPEN AND NOT STAY CLOSED. OUR 2014 FORD FOCUS HAD THIS PROBLEM DESPITE US TRYING TO FIX IT AND CLOSE THE PASSENGER SIDE BACK DOOR MULTIPLE TIMES. FORD REFUSED TO FIX THE PROBLEM WITHOUT CHARGING US BECAUSE OUR VIN NUMBER WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL, BUT WE STILL HAD THE EXACT SAME PROBLEM.
Structure, Aug 21, 2018
BACK PASSENGER DOOR DOES NOT LATCH CLOSED. WE DISCOVERED THIS 8/19 BECAUSE WE WERE DRIVING, AND WHEN WE STOPPED THE BACK DOOR OPENED AND THEN MADE THE SOUND LIKE IT WAS GOING TO CLOSE, BUT IT NEVER DID. TRIED MULTIPLE TIMES TO CLOSE THE DOOR BUT IT NEVER LATCHED SHUT. TRIED TO TURN THE LATCH ITSELF IN THE DOOR, THAT WASN'T THE PROBLEM. 1.5 MILLION CARS MADE BY FORD, INCLUDING 2013-15 FORD FOCUSES, WERE RECALLED IN 2016 FOR THE EXACT SAME ISSUE. WE BOUGHT THIS CAR USED ABOUT 6 MONTHS AGO AND NOW THE BACK DOOR NO LONGER LATCHES. BARELY HAVE 30,000 MILES ON THE CAR. TWO DIFFERENT DEALERSHIPS STATED THAT OUR VIN NUMBER IS NOT CONSIDERED TO HAVE THIS RECALL AND REFUSED TO REPLACE THE DOOR/LATCH UNLESS WE PAY. EVEN THOUGH WE OBVIOUSLY HAVE THE EXACT PROBLEM AS DESCRIBED IN THEIR PUBLIC MEDIA STATEMENT BACK IN SEPT. 2016. SO WE SPENT $680 TO REPAIR SOMETHING THAT THE FORD DEALERSHIP SHOULD HAVE FIXED BEFORE EVEN SELLING US THE CAR. THEY, APPARENTLY, WOULD PREFER US DRIVING IN A CAR THAT'S CREATING A HAZARD TO OURSELVES AND OTHER DRIVERS THAN ACTUALLY FIX THEIR MISTAKES AND KEEP PEOPLE SAFE.
Electrical system, Structure, Engine, Jul 29, 2018
ALL SINCE PURCHASE IN JAN 2014. WITHIN A FEW MONTHS OF NEW PURCHASE: ELECTRICAL ISSUES AND ERRORS UNKNOWN TO FORD, NEED FOR TRANSMISSION SWAP, 2 OR 3 RECALLS RE TRANSMISSION AND DOOR REPLACEMENT, HORN STOPPED WORKING (WHILE IN 65MPH TRAFFIC I95 AND ALMOST IN AN ACCIDENT). CONSTANTLY IN SHOP AND CONTINUAL ISSUES WITH STALLING (ONCE, STOPPED IN 65MPH TRAFFIC ON MAJOR INTERSTATE I95 IN LEFT LANE), SYNCH AND PHONE SYSTEM HAS NEVER WORKED CORRECTLY. 3 WEEKS AGO, AFTER STOPPED AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT IN RUSH HOUR TRAFFIC IN PHILADELPHIA, DEPRESSED GAS PEDAL AND WENT IN TOTAL REVERSE! DID THIS TWICE BEFORE COMPLETELY TURNING CAR OFF AND HAD TO BE TOWED.
Structure, Jul 27, 2018
FORD REPLACED THE DOOR LATCHES UNDER RECALL 9 MONTHS AGO AND THE DRIVER DOOR LATCH HAS BROKEN, AGAIN. FORD STATES THAT WARRANTY FOR RECALL PARTS IS 12 MONTHS/12,000 MILES. I HAVE DRIVEN 14,000 SINCE THE REPAIR. THIS IS STILL AN ACTIVE RECALL AND YET THE DEALER IS CHARGING APPROXIMATELY $300.00 FOR THE REPAIR. THIS IS SO WRONG, IT'S STILL A SAFETY ISSUE AS NOW MY DRIVER DOOR WON'T STAY CLOSED.
Structure, Jul 25, 2018
PASSENGER DOOR WILL NOT LATCH. DOOR HAS TO BE DUCT TAPED TO KEEP CLOSED. DEALERSHIP RELEASED AN OBVIOUSLY UNSAFE VEHICLE TO THE OWNER SAYING IT HAD BEEN FIXED.
Electrical system, Air bags, Structure, Jun 22, 2018, crash
HELLO, TODAY I GOT INTO AN ACCIDENT. I HYDROPLANED AND WENT INTO A GUIDE RAIL ON THE INTERSTATE GOING ABOUT 50MPH. MY FRIEND AND I ARE HAVING MAJOR PROBLEMS WITH OUR BACKS AND NECKS AND MY AIRBAGS DIDN'T DEPLOY. THIS ISN'T THE FIRST TIME I'VE GOTTEN INTO ACCIDENT AND THEY DIDN'T DEPLOY. THE FIRST TIME WASN'T LIFE THREATENING BUT THIS ONE WAS. I DON'T HAVE ANY RECOLLECTION OF THE ACCIDENT AND I AM NOT ABLE TO REMEMBER MUCH OF YESTERDAY EITHER. I FEEL LIKE THERE WAS SOMETHING WRONG WITH MY VEHICLE BEFORE MY ACCIDENT DUE TO MY PASSENGER AIR BAG LIGHT KEPT FLICKERING ON AND OFF BEFORE THE ACCIDENT AND NOW THIS HAPPENING. PLEASE CONTACT ME BACK ON MY COURSE OF ACTION ON WHAT I SHOULD TAKE. THANKS, SINCERELY [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR
Electrical system, Structure, Other or unspecified, May 12, 2018
THE HORN QUIT SOUNDING UPON ACTIVATION BY THE HORN RELAY SWITCH ON THE STEERING WHEEL. IT DOES NOT SOUND WHEN PRESSING THE REMOTE TWICE TO CONFIRM IT'S LOCKED UP. IT DOES NOT SOUND WHEN THE ALARM IS ACTIVATED. THE FUSE IS OK. THE HORN RELAY DOES NOT CLICK WHEN HORN RELAY SWITCH ON STEERING WHEEL IS DEPRESSED. THE WIRES ARE ALL INTACT AND CONNECTED. I TOOK IT TO A FORD DEALER. THEY SAID IT WOULD COST $200-300 AND NEED THE CAR FOR 2 DAYS. ACCORDING TO ALL THE COMPLAINTS AND CONCERNS ABOUT THIS ISSUE ON VARIOUS WEBSITES, THOUSANDS OF OWNERS OF FORD FOCUS HAVE THE SAME ISSUE WITH THE SAME RESPONSE FROM THE DEALERSHIP.
Structure, Apr 25, 2018
I WAS DRIVING AND THE DOOR FLEW OPEN
Power train, Electrical system, Structure, Apr 4, 2018
MY 2014 FORD FOCUS HAS HAD A MYRIAD OF PROBLEMS FROM DAY ONE. FIRST THE TRUNK WILL POP OPEN IF DRIVING MORE THAN 40 MPH. MY TRUNK POPPED OPEN AND I LOST A 3,000 SAXOPHONE. THE MICHIGAN STATE POLICE HAS PROOF OF MY CLAIM. NOW TRUNK WILL NOT RELEASE. CONSTANT TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS EVEN WITH REPAIRS, THE CAR WILL LAG, SPUTTER AND ROLLS BACKWARDS. THE CAR WILL ROLL BACKWARDS WHEN YOU STOP FOR A RED LIGHT OR SPUTTER WHEN ENTERING A ROUNDABOUT.THE GAS GUARD WILL SAY YOU HAVE 50 GALLONS BUT CHANGE TO 11 AFTER DRIVING 2 MILES. BLUETOOTH AND HORN DOES NOT WORK.
Structure, Dec 4, 2017
MY DOOR FLEW OPEN. NO ONE WAS HURT BUT WE DEFINITELY COULD HAVE BEEN KILLED EVEN. I GOOGLED IT AND FOUND OUT OTHERS PEOPLE'S CARS WERE BREAKING TO, AND THERE WAS A RECALL. I CALLED THE DEALERSHIP AND THEY SAID THAT THEY WERE OUT OF PARTS TO REPAIR IT. SO I BOUGHT THE WHOLE DOOR OFF OF EBAY AND MY HUSBAND CHANGED THE WHOLE DOOR. THEN TODAY, A POSTCARD COME SON THE MAIL FORM FORD SAYING THAT THEY WILL FIX OUR CAR. WAY TOO LATE NOW, IT BROKE MONTHS AGO.
Structure, Nov 8, 2017
THE RECALL ISSUED IN SEPTEMBER OF 2016 HAS NOT BEEN FIXED. I HAVE TRIED TO GET MY CAR IN 5-6 TIMES, THE LAST BEING IN JULY WHEN THE MAN AT FORD TOLD ME "OUR PARTS ARE BOOKED OUT THROUGH THE FIRST OF THE YEAR, BUT WE CAN PUT YOU ON A WAITING LIST". FORD HAS NOT MADE ENOUGH PARTS MAKING THEM READILY ACCESSIBLE TO THEIR DEALERS SO THE CONSUMERS CAN DRIVE A SAFE, RECALL FREE CAR. I AM FRUSTRATED IT HAS TAKEN SO LONG.
Structure, Other or unspecified, May 11, 2017
THE RUBBER GASKET THAT LINES THE DOORS EXPANDS AND MAKES OPENING OR CLOSING THE DOOR DIFFICULT.
Structure, Apr 12, 2017
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 FORD FOCUS. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH, THE REAR DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR SWUNG OPEN WITHOUT WARNING. THE DRIVER CLOSED THE DOOR, BUT THE REAR DRIVER SIDE PASSENGER WAS UNABLE TO OPEN THE DOOR. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHO REPAIRED THE DOOR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DOOR DID NOT OPEN AFTER THE REPAIR. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO ANOTHER DEALER WHO ADVISED THAT THERE WAS A RECALL. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER DID NOT AUTHORIZE THE RECALL REPAIR, CITING THAT THE FIRST DEALER DESTROYED THE DOOR. THE VIN WAS NOT PROVIDED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE VIN WAS UNKNOWN. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 50.
Structure, Apr 5, 2017
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 FORD FOCUS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE RECALL NOTICE FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V643000(STRUCTURE) WAS RECEIVED IN SEPTEMBER OF 2016. AFTER CONTACTING THE DEALER AND THE MANUFACTURER ON MULTIPLE OCCASIONS, THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE PARTS NEEDED FOR THE RECALL REMEDY WERE STILL NOT AVAILABLE AND NO ESTIMATED TIME FOR RECEIVING THE PARTS COULD BE PROVIDED. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.
Structure, Latches/locks/linkages, Mar 20, 2017
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 FORD FOCUS. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V643000 (LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES); HOWEVER, THE PART FOR THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.
Structure, Jan 18, 2017
I BROUGHT THE VEHICLE IN JANUARY. IN MARCH, THE TRUNK POPPED OPEN WHILE I WAS DRIVING. IT HAS CONTINUED TO DO SO SINCE. I HAVE TAKEN THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER AT 5 TIMES. THEY HAVE DONE 3 REPAIRS BUT THE ISSUE CONTINUES. IT SEEMS TO HAPPEN AT SPEEDS HIGHER THAN 35 MPH WHEN DRIVING FOR MORE THAN 35 MINUTES. I JUST PICKED THE VEHICLE UP FROM THE DEALER ON 1/17/17. ON 1/18/17, THE DASHBOARD INDICTED THE FRONT PASSENGER DOOR WAS OPEN WHILE I WAS DRIVING. ALL OF THESE OCCURRENCES WHILE I WAS DRIVING ON A HIGHWAY OR BACKROADS WITH LITTLE TO NO STOPPING. *TR
Structure, Nov 29, 2016
NHTSA RECALL NUMBER: 16V643 RECALL DATE: SEPTEMBER 2, 2016 MANUFACTURER RECALL NUMBER: 16S30 A DOOR LATCH WITH A FRACTURED PAWL SPRING TAB TYPICALLY RESULTS IN A "DOOR WILL NOT CLOSE" CONDITION.
Structure, Nov 21, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 FORD FOCUS. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED AND/OR BEING DRIVEN IN THE RAIN, WATER WOULD FLOOD THE CABIN. THE DEALER REPLACED THE DOOR INSULATION; HOWEVER, THE ISSUE RECURRED CONTINUOUSLY. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 25,000. UPDATED 01/10/2017*CT CONSUMER STATED HE WAS TOLD WEATHER STRIPPING HAD FAILED AND WAS REPAIRED. UPDATED 7/9/18*JB *TR
Power train, Structure, Latches/locks/linkages, Oct 12, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 FORD FOCUS. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS AND DEPRESSING THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL, THE VEHICLE HESITATED TO RESPOND AND SHUTTERED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE INTERNAL CLUTCH FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, THE REAR HATCH OPEN WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. IN ADDITION, THE DOORS BEGAN TO LOCK AND UNLOCK INDEPENDENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V643000 (LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 24,172. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.
Structure, Latches/locks/linkages, Oct 6, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 FORD FOCUS. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO EXIT THE VEHICLE, THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE DOOR WOULD NOT UNLOCK FROM THE INSIDE. THE CONTACT ALSO INDICATED THAT THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE DOOR EXPERIENCED THE SAME FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER, BUT THE FAILURE COULD NOT BE DUPLICATED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 7,000.
Air bags, Structure, Engine, Sep 26, 2016, crash
GOING LESS THAN 10 MPH THE CAR WAS MAKING A WIDE TURN ON MY STREET IN FRONT OF MY HOUSE WHEN FOCUS ACCELERATED AND WENT THROUGH A WIRE FENCE, TAKING DOWN A METAL STAKE, OVER LIMESTONE BOULDERS BEFORE HITTING A TREE, STUMPS, AND BUSHES ON MY PROPERTY. AIR BAGS DID NOT EMPLOY. WINDSHIELD TOTALLY SHATTERED WITH HOLES FROM TREE BRANCHES. BODY OF CAR SEVERELY DAMAGED IF NOT TOTALED. INSURANCE ADJUSTER WILL DETERMINE ON WEDNESDAY 9/28/2016
Structure, Aug 5, 2016
THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE DOOR LATCH WILL NOT STAY LATCHED. THE DOOR CAME OPEN WHILE DRIVING AND WILL NOT RETURN TO THE LATCHED POSITION.
Structure, Jun 23, 2016
THE DRIVERS SIDE REAR DOOR WILL NOT CLOSE. I OPENED THE DOOR YESTERDAY AND WHEN I ATTEMPTED TO CLOSE THE DOOR IT WILL NOT LATCH. THE FORD DEALERSHIP SAID THIS WILL COST APPROX. $450 TO FIX.