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2014 FORD Focus

12 recalls Risk Grade: A+ Most severe issue: Critical

All recalls are free to repair at your local dealership. Contact your dealer to schedule service.

Known Safety Recalls

Critical #26V369000 Plain English
Component

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:EVAPORATIVE EMISSIONS:CANISTER

Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
What Happened
The evaporative emissions canister is a part of your Focus's fuel system that helps control pollution. It has a valve called the Canister Purge Valve that can malfunction in some 2012-2018 models.
Risk if Unfixed
If the valve fails, your engine could stall unexpectedly while you're driving, which could lead to a crash.
Free Fix
Your Ford dealer will update the computer system that controls your engine, and this service is completely free. You'll get a letter with instructions on how to schedule the update once it's available.
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Original — What Happened
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2012-2018 Focus vehicles previously repaired incorrectly under recall number 18V735. The Canister Purge Valve (CPV) may malfunction, causing the engine to stall unexpectedly while driving.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
An engine that stalls while driving increases the risk of a crash.
Original — Remedy
Dealers will update the powertrain control module (PCM) software, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed July 6, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S40. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov on July 6,2026.
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Critical #26V011000 Plain English
Component

EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ENGINE BLOCK HEATER

Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
What Happened
The engine block heater in your vehicle is a small wire that helps warm up your engine on cold days. It's connected to the engine block, which holds the engine's main components.
Risk if Unfixed
If the block heater cracks and shorts out, it could cause a fire, which is a serious safety risk.
Free Fix
Your Ford dealer will replace the faulty block heater with a new one at no cost to you. You should schedule the repair as soon as you receive the recall notice, and in the meantime, avoid plugging in the block heater until it's fixed.
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Original — What Happened
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2013-2018 Focus, 2013-2019 Escape, and 2015-2016 MKC vehicles equipped with a 2.0L engine. The engine block heater may crack and develop a coolant leak, causing it to short circuit when the block heater is plugged in.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
An electrical short circuit can increase the risk of a fire.
Original — Remedy
Owners are advised not to plug in their block heater until the vehicle is remedied. Dealers will replace the block heater, free of charge. Owners will also have a alternative option to replace engine block heater element with a threaded plug, and remove the block heater electrical cord. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed March 6, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy is available. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S01. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on January 16, 2026.
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Critical #19V515000 Plain English
Component

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE

Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
What Happened
The fuel tank in your Focus is the part that stores gasoline. In some 2012, 2013, 2014, and 2017 models, the computer that controls the fuel system wasn't updated properly. This can cause a problem with the canister that helps manage fuel vapors.
Risk if Unfixed
If the canister malfunctions, your engine could stall while driving without warning. You might lose power steering and brakes, making it hard to control your vehicle and increasing the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
Your Ford dealer will update the computer system controlling your fuel tank, and also check for any faulty parts. If needed, they'll replace the faulty canister, fuel tank, and other parts — all at no cost to you.
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Original — What Happened
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2012 and 2017 Focus vehicles equipped with 2.0L GDI gasoline engines and 2013-2014 Focus ST vehicles equipped with 2.0L GTDI engines, previously recalled under 18V-735. The affected vehicles did not have the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) updated as intended. Therefore, the Canister Purge Valve (CPV) may malfunction, possibly causing excessive vacuum in the fuel vapor management system.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
The excessive vacuum may result in an engine stall while driving, without warning and without the ability to restart the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Original — Remedy
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the Powertrain Control Module. Dealers will also check for fault codes and replace the CPV as needed. If the CPV is replaced, dealers will inspect and replace the carbon canister, fuel tank and fuel delivery module as necessary. The recall began July 29, 2019. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 19S22.
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Critical #18V735000 Plain English
Component

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE

Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
What Happened
Your Ford Focus has a Canister Purge Valve (CPV) that helps manage the air in your fuel tank. In some 2012-2018 models with a 2.0L engine, this valve can malfunction and create too much vacuum in the system.
Risk if Unfixed
If this happens, your engine could stall while you're driving, and you might not be able to restart it. This could cause a crash, especially if you're on the highway or in heavy traffic.
Free Fix
Your Ford dealer will update the computer system that controls your engine, and they'll check to see if the CPV needs to be replaced. If it does, they'll also inspect and replace other related parts. This repair is free, and you should schedule it as soon as you get the recall notice.
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Original — What Happened
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2012-2018 Ford Focus vehicles with a 2.0L GDI or 2.0L GTDI engine. The Canister Purge Valve (CPV) may malfunction, possibly causing excessive vacuum in fuel vapor management system.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
The excessive vaccuum may result in an engine stall while driving, without warning and without the ability to restart the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Original — Remedy
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the Powertrain Control Module. Dealers will also check for fault codes and replace the CPV as needed. If the CPV is replaced, dealers will inspect and replace the carbon canister, fuel tank and fuel delivery module as necessary. The recall began August 19, 2019. Owners may contact Ford Customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 18S32. Note: Until the vehicle is serviced for this concern, owners are advised to keep the fuel tank at least halfway full.
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Critical #15V005000 Plain English
Component

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
What Happened
Your vehicle has a fuel pump with a problem. The fuel pump's nickel plating is not done correctly, which can cause it to fail.
Risk if Unfixed
If the fuel pump fails, your vehicle could stall without warning, and you could get into a crash.
Free Fix
Ford will fix this for free by replacing the fuel pump. They'll contact you and make the repair at a dealership.
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Original — What Happened
Ford Motor Company (Ford) notified the agency on January 8, 2015, that they are recalling certain model year 2014 Ford Escape vehicles manufactured April 15, 2014, to May 8, 2014, and 2015 Lincoln MKC vehicles manufactured April 21, 2014, to May 15, 2014. On April 30, 2015, Ford expanded the recall to cover an additional 45,505 vehicles, including certain model year 2014-2015 Ford Transit Connect vehicles manufactured November 11, 2013, to August 29, 2014, 2014-2015 Ford Fiesta vehicles manufactured April 10, 2014, to June 17, 2014 and 2014 Ford Edge vehicles manufactured April 30, 2014, to May 21, 2014. Improper nickel plating of components within the fuel pump may result in the fuel pump failing.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
If the fuel pump fails, the vehicle may stall without warning, increasing the risk of a crash.
Original — Remedy
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump, free of charge. The recall began on February 27, 2015. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 14S30.
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Critical #14V525000 Plain English
Component

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY

Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
What Happened
Your vehicle may have a faulty Fuel Delivery Module (FDM) that could crack and reduce fuel pressure, potentially causing your car to stall.
Risk if Unfixed
A stalled vehicle could increase the risk of a crash, which could lead to serious injury or damage.
Free Fix
Ford will replace the faulty Fuel Delivery Module free of charge, and you'll be notified when the repair is ready at your local dealership.
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Original — What Happened
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2014 Ford Focus vehicles manufactured May 1, 2014, to May 24, 2014, 2014 Ford Escape vehicles manufactured on June 6, 2014, and 2015 Lincoln MKC vehicles manufactured June 4, 2014, to July 7, 2014. In the affected vehicles, the Fuel Delivery Module (FDM) may crack between the filter body and the filter cap, possibly resulting in low fuel pressure.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
A reduction in fuel pressure may result in a vehicle stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Original — Remedy
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the FDM, free of charge. The recall began in September 2014. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 14S20.
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Critical #14V514000 Plain English
Component

STEERING

Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
What Happened
Your vehicle may have a faulty steering gear that was incorrectly assembled, which affects model years 2014 Focus and C-Max vehicles made between August 8-15, 2014.
Risk if Unfixed
If you don't get the issue fixed, you could lose control of your steering, increasing the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
Ford will replace the steering gear for free. They'll contact you to schedule the repair, and you can also reach out to them at 1-800-392-3673 with Ford's recall number 14S18.
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Original — What Happened
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2014 Focus and C-Max vehicles manufactured August 8, 2014, to August 15, 2014. The affected vehicles may have steering gears that were incorrectly assembled.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
The incorrectly manufactured steering gears may cause impaired steering, including the loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Original — Remedy
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the steering gears, free of charge. The recall began on November 11, 2014. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-800-392-3673. Ford's number for this recall is 14S18.
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Moderate #15V813000 Plain English
Component

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING

Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
What Happened
The wiring harness in your vehicle is like the nervous system that sends signals to your engine. In some 2013 Escape and 2013-2014 Focus ST models, the connections between the wires and the engine's air intake sensor could be loose, causing miscommunication.
Risk if Unfixed
If the connections fail, your engine might hesitate or stall while driving, which could increase the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
Your Ford dealer will fix the problem by replacing the faulty wiring connections with new, secure ones — and it's completely free. You should schedule the repair when you get the recall notice.
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Original — What Happened
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2013 Escape vehicles manufactured January 11, 2012, to April 1, 2013, and 2013-2014 Focus ST vehicles manufactured May 03, 2012, to October 14, 2013. Insufficient compression in the engine wiring harness splices to the Manifold Absolute Pressure (MAP) sensor may provide incorrect signals to the powertrain control module (PCM).
Original — Risk if Unfixed
The incorrect signals could cause the vehicle to hesitate or the engine to stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Original — Remedy
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the current crimped splices with new splices, free of charge. The recall began on January 7, 2016. Owners may contact Ford customer service 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 14S17-S1.
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Moderate #14V495000 Plain English
Component

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING

Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
What Happened
The wiring in your vehicle connects the engine to the computer. In some 2013-2014 Escapes and Focus STs with 2.0 liter engines, the connections between the engine and the computer may not be secure, causing incorrect signals to be sent.
Risk if Unfixed
If this happens, your engine could hesitate or stall while you're driving, making it harder to control the vehicle and increasing the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
Your Ford dealer will inspect and replace the faulty connections with new, secure ones at no cost to you. Schedule the repair as soon as you get the recall notice.
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Original — What Happened
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Escape vehicles manufactured October 5, 2011, to April 1, 2013, and equipped with 2.0 liter engines and Focus ST vehicles manufactured February 14, 2012, to October 14, 2013, and equipped with 2.0 liter engines. Insufficient compression in the engine wiring harness splices to the Manifold Absolute Pressure (MAP) sensor may provide incorrect signals to the powertrain control module (PCM).
Original — Risk if Unfixed
The incorrect signals could cause the vehicle to hesitate or the engine to stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Original — Remedy
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the current crimped splices with new splices, free of charge. The recall began in October 2014. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-800-392-3673. Ford's number for this recall is 14S17.
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Under Review #20V331000 Plain English
Component

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH

Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
What Happened
The door latches in your vehicle are designed to keep your doors securely closed. In some affected Ford models, the latch mechanism can break, making it hard to close the doors or giving you a false sense that they're shut.
Risk if Unfixed
If a door isn't properly latched, it could swing open while you're driving, putting you or a passenger at risk of injury.
Free Fix
Your Ford dealer will inspect the door latches to make sure they were fixed correctly, and replace them if necessary – all for free. You'll also have the option to check your latches online to see if they're good to go.
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Original — What Happened
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.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
A door that is not securely latched could open while the vehicle is in motion, increasing the risk of injury to a vehicle occupant.
Original — 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.
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Under Review #16V698000 Plain English
Component

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE:LOCK

Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
What Happened
The latch that keeps your hatchback closed in your 2013-2017 Ford Focus is controlled by a button inside the car. Unfortunately, it's possible for this latch to open with just one press of the button.
Risk if Unfixed
If the latch opens unexpectedly, any passengers in the back seat won't be secured, putting them at risk of injury if the car stops suddenly or is involved in an accident.
Free Fix
Your Ford dealer will update the car's computer with new software, free of charge, to make sure the latch works correctly. You should schedule this update as soon as you get the recall notice.
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Original — What Happened
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."
Original — Risk if Unfixed
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.
Original — 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.
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Under Review #16V643000 Plain English
Component

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH

Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
What Happened
The door latches in your vehicle are the parts that keep your doors closed. In some 2012-2016 models, these latches can break, causing the doors not to latch properly.
Risk if Unfixed
If a door doesn't latch, it could swing open while you're driving, putting you or a passenger at risk of injury from being thrown out of the vehicle.
Free Fix
Your Ford dealer will replace the faulty door latches with new, improved ones at no cost to you. You should schedule the repair as soon as you get the recall notice.
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Original — What Happened
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.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
A door that is not securely latched could open while the vehicle is in motion, increasing the risk of injury to a vehicle occupant.
Original — 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.
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FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
5 recalls
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
3 recalls
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
2 recalls
EQUIPMENT
1 recall
STEERING
1 recall

Other FORD Focus Years

2018
6 recalls
2017
9 recalls
2016
9 recalls
2015
8 recalls
2013
12 recalls
2012
8 recalls
2008
2 recalls
2007
2 recalls
2006
2 recalls
2005
5 recalls
2004
6 recalls
2003
7 recalls
2002
8 recalls
2001
14 recalls
2000
18 recalls

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