2014 Ford Focus Electric Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Focus Electric years
- Far more complaints than other years 2nd of 6 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 2 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 55 complaints with NHTSA about the 2014 Ford Focus Electric. That ranks 2nd out of 6 Focus Electric model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (29 complaints, 53%), typically at around 4,918 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash, 1 fire, 1 injury. There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 4 defect investigations involving it.
- 55owner complaints
- 2safety recalls
- 4NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2014 Ford Focus Electric problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 29 | 53% | 4,918 | — | — |
| Power Train | 21 | 38% | 11,000 | — | — |
| Engine | 16 | 29% | 3,975 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 11 | 20% | 9,500 | — | — |
| Steering | 6 | 11% | 30,000 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 5 | 9% | 1,250 | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 2 | 4% | 22,140 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 2 | 4% | 7,238 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 2 | 4% | 22,500 | — | — |
| Wheels | 2 | 4% | 3,865 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | 2% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2014 Ford Focus Electric recalls (2)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Equipment:electrical
Problem: 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.
Risk: An overheated cord can increase the risk of a fire.
Fix: 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.
Power train:automatic transmission:control module (tcm/pcm/tecm)
Problem: 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.
Risk: An unexpected loss of power while driving increases the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Pedestrian alert sounds (DP22005) — opened Jan 27, 2023, closed Aug 7, 2023, led to recall 22V063000.
- Door Latch Failures (RQ19005) — opened Dec 19, 2019, closed Feb 7, 2022, led to recall 20V177000.
- Door Latch Failure (PE16001) — opened Jan 16, 2016, closed Oct 29, 2016, led to recall 16V643000.
- Electric powertrain propulsion failure (PE13031) — opened Sep 6, 2013, closed Nov 15, 2013, led to recall 13V523000.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
The contact owns a 2014 Ford Focus Electric. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, an alarm alerted the driver to cease driving the vehicle immediately. The contact stated that shortly after the vehicle lost motive power. The contact would coast the vehicle to the side of the…
Transmission would not go after sitting at red light a light came on saying transmission default
Windshield wipers will stop in the middle of the windshield when turned on. This condition occurs regardless of speed setting or the intermittent setting. This condition occurs regardless of moving or stationary, speed of motion, intensity of rain or other factors. This has happened every single…
I experienced what others have called the 'stop safely now' warning light and followed by the loss power and steering issues on city street. This issue happened many times recently on the local streets (march - april, 2019). Thanks god, this didn't happen on the freeway ( otherwise, i can't image…
When i first bought the car i had issues with the steering wheel they took care of the problems so recently my steering wheel acting up again making noises and just yesterday it say steering loss safely stop so i check online there been recalls on steering issues luckily it happen when i park or i…
Other Ford Focus Electric years
← 2013 Focus Electric · 2015 Focus Electric →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 Focus Electric | 7 | 0 |
| 2016 Focus Electric | 5 | 1 |
| 2015 Focus Electric | 12 | 2 |
| 2014 | 55 | 2 |
| 2013 Focus Electric | 69 | 3 |
| 2012 Focus Electric | 33 | 3 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2014 Ford Focus Electric?
Owners most often report electrical system, power train, engine problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 29 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2014 Ford Focus Electric?
Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2014 Ford Focus Electric a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Focus Electric model years, the 2014 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.