How common are engine problems in the 2014 Ford Focus Electric?

NHTSA lists 19 engine-area complaints for the 2014 model year, which is 35% of the 55 total complaints filed for that year.

Is there a recall for the 2014 Ford Focus Electric engine or stalling issue?

No related recall is listed in the NHTSA data for this problem area on the 2014 model year, though one complaint references an earlier recall, campaign 13S09, that covered different production dates.

At what mileage do 2014 Focus Electric engine problems usually show up?

The median mileage at failure across these complaints is 3,865 miles.

Did the engine problems cause any crashes or fires?

NHTSA data shows 0 crashes, 0 fires, and 0 injuries reported among these engine-area complaints for the 2014 model year.

How does 2014 compare to other Focus Electric model years for this problem?

The 2014 model year has 19 engine-area complaints at a 35% share, matching 2013's complaint count of 19 but a higher share than 2013's 28% and 2012's 21%.

2014 Ford Focus Electric Engine Problems

NHTSA lists 19 engine-area complaints for the 2014 Ford Focus Electric, 35% of the 55 total complaints filed for this year, with a median failure mileage of 3,865. No related recall is listed for this year's engine complaints.

Engine complaints: 19; 35% of 55
Crashes reported: 0
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 3,865 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical engine symptoms owners report

Owners report a "stop safely now" warning followed by a sudden loss of drive power while the car is moving, sometimes at highway speeds around 35-45 mph.
Several drivers describe the vehicle stalling or shutting off completely at low speed, including while braking or stopped at intersections.
Some complaints mention the failure recurring multiple times within a short span, including twice within 48 hours or twice in one day.
One owner reports the dealer traced the issue to the high-voltage battery connection, while another says the electrical harness was replaced after the warning and stall recurred.
A few incidents happened at very low mileage, including one at 185 miles and another at 667 miles, suggesting the problem can appear almost immediately after purchase.

When 2014 Ford Focus Electric engine complaints were filed

First complaint Sep 28, 2013, latest Apr 18, 2019.

19 complaints filed with NHTSA from Sep 2013 to Apr 2019; peak Dec 2014 (3).

Engine recalls for the 2014 Ford Focus Electric

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Engine complaints by Focus Electric model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

20127 (21%)
201319 (28%)
201419 (35%)
20154 (33%)
20162 (40%)
20174 (57%)

Frequently asked questions

How common are engine problems in the 2014 Ford Focus Electric?: NHTSA lists 19 engine-area complaints for the 2014 model year, which is 35% of the 55 total complaints filed for that year.
Is there a recall for the 2014 Ford Focus Electric engine or stalling issue?: No related recall is listed in the NHTSA data for this problem area on the 2014 model year, though one complaint references an earlier recall, campaign 13S09, that covered different production dates.
At what mileage do 2014 Focus Electric engine problems usually show up?: The median mileage at failure across these complaints is 3,865 miles.
Did the engine problems cause any crashes or fires?: NHTSA data shows 0 crashes, 0 fires, and 0 injuries reported among these engine-area complaints for the 2014 model year.
How does 2014 compare to other Focus Electric model years for this problem?: The 2014 model year has 19 engine-area complaints at a 35% share, matching 2013's complaint count of 19 but a higher share than 2013's 28% and 2012's 21%.