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2014 Ford Focus Engine Problems

NHTSA lists 560 engine complaints for the 2014 Ford Focus, 22% of all 2,601 complaints filed for the year. Median mileage at failure was 46,000 miles, with 25 crashes and 8 fires linked to the engine category, and no related recalls are listed.

Engine complaints
560
22% of 2,601
Crashes reported
25
Fires reported
8
Injuries reported
14
Median mileage
46,000 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical engine symptoms owners report

  • Owners report sudden stalling or loss of power while driving, sometimes with no warning before the engine cut out.
  • Several describe unexpected surging or 'revving' when slowing to a stop or shifting into park, causing the vehicle to lurch forward into objects or other cars.
  • Some report the engine losing power, blowing oil and smoke from the rear, with the service engine and oil warning lights coming on, in one case followed by a fire.
  • Multiple owners describe jerking, shuddering, or bogging down when accelerating from a stop or merging, often tied to what dealers described as a needed software update.
  • One case involved a burning smell and a small fire in the fuse box after reports of the engine shutting off and power steering failing during driving.

When 2014 Ford Focus engine complaints were filed

First complaint Sep 12, 2013, latest Aug 11, 2026.

2014 Ford Focus engine complaints: complaints filed per quarter582013 Q32015 Q22017 Q12018 Q42020 Q32022 Q22024 Q12025 Q4
560 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2013 Q3 to 2026 Q3; peak 2019 Q3 (58).

Engine recalls for the 2014 Ford Focus

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Engine complaints by Focus model year

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

  1. 201094 (33%)
  2. 201111 (10%)
  3. 2012606 (16%)
  4. 2013430 (20%)
  5. 2014560 (22%)
  6. 2015205 (20%)
  7. 2016303 (26%)
  8. 2017326 (36%)
  9. 2018364 (44%)

Frequently asked questions

How many engine complaints does the 2014 Ford Focus have?
NHTSA lists 560 engine complaints for the 2014 Focus, which is 22% of the 2,601 total complaints filed for that model year.
At what mileage do 2014 Ford Focus engine problems usually happen?
The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for engine complaints on the 2014 Focus is 46,000 miles.
Is there a recall for 2014 Ford Focus engine problems?
No related recalls are listed in NHTSA data for the engine problem area on the 2014 Ford Focus.
Did the 2014 Ford Focus engine complaints involve crashes or fires?
NHTSA data links 25 crashes and 8 fires to engine complaints on the 2014 Focus, along with 14 reported injuries.
How does the 2014 Focus compare to other years for engine complaints?
Engine complaints made up 22% of all complaints for 2014, compared to 44% for 2018 and 16% for 2012, based on NHTSA complaint share by model year.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.