Are suspension, wheels, or tire problems common on the 2014 Ford Focus?

NHTSA has 47 complaints in this area for the 2014 Focus, which is 2% of all complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a recall for suspension or tire issues on the 2014 Ford Focus?

No related recalls are listed for this problem area in NHTSA data for the 2014 Focus.

At what mileage do these suspension and tire problems tend to happen?

The median mileage at failure for complaints in this area is 19,177.5 miles.

Have these suspension or tire problems caused crashes?

NHTSA data links 4 crashes and 1 injury to Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints on the 2014 Focus.

What specific tire problem shows up most in owner complaints?

Several owners describe sidewall blisters or blowouts on Continental ContiProContact tires, sometimes affecting more than one tire on the same car.

2014 Ford Focus Suspension, Wheels & Tires Problems

NHTSA lists 47 Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints for the 2014 Ford Focus, 2% of its 2,601 total complaints for the year. Four crashes and one injury are tied to this area, with a median failure mileage of 19,177.5. No related recalls are listed.

Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints: 47; 2% of 2,601
Crashes reported: 4
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 1
Median mileage: 19,178 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical suspension symptoms owners report

Owners report sidewall blisters or bubbles forming on Continental ContiProContact tires, often on more than one tire on the same vehicle.
Some describe tire sidewalls blowing out suddenly while driving at highway or suburban speeds with no warning and no road debris present.
One owner reported a subtle grinding noise from the suspension area when backing up, driving forward, or turning the wheel.
One complaint describes a tire blowout at 40 mph on both passenger-side tires, leading to the vehicle being towed to a dealer.
Owners state that Ford declined to cover replacement costs for tires that failed with low mileage on them.

When 2014 Ford Focus suspension complaints were filed

First complaint Feb 24, 2014, latest Apr 9, 2025.

47 complaints filed with NHTSA from Feb 2014 to Apr 2025; peak Dec 2015 (3).

Suspension, Wheels & Tires recalls for the 2014 Ford Focus

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints by Focus model year

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

200550 (11%)
200623 (11%)
200747 (12%)
200843 (17%)
200947 (21%)
201038 (13%)
201112 (11%)
201266 (2%)
201333 (2%)
201447 (2%)
201515 (1%)
201623 (2%)
201712 (1%)
20188 (1%)

Frequently asked questions

Are suspension, wheels, or tire problems common on the 2014 Ford Focus?: NHTSA has 47 complaints in this area for the 2014 Focus, which is 2% of all complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for suspension or tire issues on the 2014 Ford Focus?: No related recalls are listed for this problem area in NHTSA data for the 2014 Focus.
At what mileage do these suspension and tire problems tend to happen?: The median mileage at failure for complaints in this area is 19,177.5 miles.
Have these suspension or tire problems caused crashes?: NHTSA data links 4 crashes and 1 injury to Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints on the 2014 Focus.
What specific tire problem shows up most in owner complaints?: Several owners describe sidewall blisters or blowouts on Continental ContiProContact tires, sometimes affecting more than one tire on the same car.