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2014 Ford Focus

What 2014 Ford Focus owners report most

The dominant complaint category for this model year centers on power train behavior, with owners describing unexpected vehicle movement at stops and on inclines. Engine and fuel system complaints follow, with owners reporting sudden loss of power or stalling at speed, sometimes accompanied by warning lights. Electrical system complaints describe the vehicle losing power to the wheels while in motion, leaving owners coasting without drive.

Most reported areas

Power Train safety 60%
Owners report the vehicle rolling backward after a complete stop, as well as the vehicle moving forward or backward on its own on inclines without driver input. · 3 fire · 23 crash · 12 injured
Engine safety 17%
Owners report the vehicle stalling while driving at highway speed, with a stop-safely warning light illuminating at the time of the failure. · 8 fire · 18 crash · 11 injured
Fuel/Propulsion System safety 12%
Owners report the gas pedal becoming unresponsive while on the freeway, causing the vehicle to decelerate with the driver unable to maintain speed. · 1 fire · 10 crash · 8 injured
Electrical System safety 10%
Owners report receiving a stop-safely warning message followed by immediate loss of power to the wheels, leaving the vehicle coasting without drive. · 2 fire · 9 crash · 9 injured
Steering safety 9%
225 reports (9%) · 1 fire · 12 crash · 6 injured

Source: NHTSA owner complaints · 2,639 complaints

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General information compiled from public NHTSA complaint data, for reference only — not professional advice and not reviewed by automotive experts. Verify before acting; Team AM is not responsible for decisions made from it.