2014 Ford Focus Structure & Body Problems
NHTSA lists 104 Structure & Body complaints for the 2014 Ford Focus, about 4% of its 2,601 total complaints for the year, with a median failure mileage of 39,000. Three related recalls cover door latches and body control module software tied to this area.
- Structure & Body complaints
- 104
- 4% of 2,601
- Crashes reported
- 8
- Fires reported
- 2
- Injuries reported
- 9
- Median mileage
- 39,000 mi
- Related recalls
- 3
Typical body and structure symptoms owners report
- Owners report the door latches failing or door structure separating in rear-end collisions, sometimes tied to a related latch recall.
- Some describe severe shuddering, grinding, or jumping while shifting gears that they associate with the DPS6 transmission, occurring around highway speeds.
- Multiple owners note the vehicle catching fire or smoking from the engine bay after a loud noise, with flames appearing at the front end.
- Interior odor complaints describe a strong smell developing over weeks that returns after dealer cleaning.
- Body fit issues such as misaligned trunks, wiper motors striking the frame, and door molding falling off are reported soon after purchase.
When 2014 Ford Focus body and structure complaints were filed
First complaint Jan 4, 2014, latest Apr 25, 2026.
Structure & Body recalls for the 2014 Ford Focus
- NHTSA 20V331000Jun 8, 2020Structure & Body2,147,323 vehicles
Latches/locks/linkages:doors:latch
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.
Risk: A door that is not securely latched could open while the vehicle is in motion, increasing the risk of injury to a vehicle occupant.
Remedy: 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.
- NHTSA 16V698000Sep 28, 2016Structure & Body64,038 vehicles
Latches/locks/linkages:hatchback/liftgate:lock
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."
Risk: 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.
Remedy: 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.
- NHTSA 16V643000Sep 6, 2016Structure & Body2,046,297 vehicles
Latches/locks/linkages:doors:latch
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.
Risk: A door that is not securely latched could open while the vehicle is in motion, increasing the risk of injury to a vehicle occupant.
Remedy: 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.
Structure & Body complaints by Focus model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- How many Structure & Body complaints does the 2014 Ford Focus have?
- NHTSA lists 104 Structure & Body complaints for the 2014 Ford Focus, which is about 4% of the 2,601 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a recall for the 2014 Ford Focus related to Structure & Body?
- Yes. Three recalls apply: 20V331000 (latch date code inspection), 16V698000 (hatchback body control module reprogramming), and 16V643000 (door latch replacement).
- At what mileage do Structure & Body problems typically show up on the 2014 Focus?
- NHTSA data shows a median failure mileage of 39,000 for complaints filed in this area.
- Were there any crashes or injuries linked to these complaints?
- NHTSA data associated with these 104 complaints includes 8 crashes, 2 fires, and 9 injuries.