Does the 2014 Ford Focus Electric have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2014 Ford Focus Electric, the most recent reported on September 10, 2018 (Equipment: electrical). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What are the most common problems with the 2014 Ford Focus Electric?

Owners have filed 55 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is electrical system (29 complaints), followed by power train (21).

How many 2014 Ford Focus Electric complaints mention a crash or fire?

1 of 55 complaints report a crash and 1 a fire; 1 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

2014 Ford Focus Electric recalls and problems

2 recalls and 55 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2014 Ford Focus Electric.

recalls

owner complaints

complaints mentioning a crash

mentioning a fire

Recalls apply to specific production ranges. To see whether a particular car still has an open recall, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for safety recalls are free at authorised dealers.

2014 Ford Focus Electric recalls

Equipment: electrical

NHTSA campaign 18V592000 · reported September 10, 2018 · Ford Motor Company · 49,197 vehicles potentially affected

The problem: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 120V Convenience charge cords that were supplied with and sold for use with 2013-2015 Ford C-Max Energi and Fusion Energi vehicles and 2012-2015 Ford Focus Electric vehicles. Cords with part numbers FM58-10B706-AA, FM58-10B706-AB, FM58-10B706-AC, FM58-10B706-AD, FM58-10B706-AE and FM58-10B706-AF were manufactured without thermistors, and during vehicle charging, increased resistance in the house's outlet or wiring can cause the cord to overheat and melt.
The risk: An overheated cord can increase the risk of a fire.
The fix: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the current cord with a new 120V convenience cord with a thermistor, free of charge. The recall began January 18, 2019. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 18S24.

Power train: automatic transmission, control module (tcm/PCM/tecm)

NHTSA campaign 13V523000 · reported October 30, 2013 · Ford Motor Company · 2,456 vehicles potentially affected

The problem: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2012-2014 Focus Electric vehicles manufactured September 15, 2011, through August 23, 2013. In the affected vehicles, a powertrain control module software problem may result in a stall-like condition.
The risk: An unexpected loss of power while driving increases the risk of a crash.
The fix: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the power control module, free of charge. The recall beganon November 22, 2013. Ford's recall campaign number is 13S09. Owners may contact Ford Motor Company Customer Relationship Center at 1-866-436-7332.

Most reported problems

Areas named in owner complaints to NHTSA. One complaint can name several areas.

Electrical system29
Power train21
Engine16
Fuel/propulsion system11
Steering6
Vehicle speed control5
Electronic stability control (ESC)2
Service brakes2
Unknown or other2
Wheels2

What owners report

Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.

Jan 18, 2022 · Unknown or other · 30,000 miles
The contact owns a 2014 Ford Focus Electric. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, an alarm alerted the driver to cease driving the vehicle immediately. The contact stated that shortly after the vehicle lost motive power. The contact would coast the vehicle to the side of the road and shift the…

Jul 17, 2019 · Power train · 40,000 miles
TRANSMISSION WOULD NOT GO AFTER SITTING AT RED LIGHT A LIGHT CAME ON SAYING TRANSMISSION DEFAULT

May 3, 2019 · Visibility/wiper
WINDSHIELD WIPERS WILL STOP IN THE MIDDLE OF THE WINDSHIELD WHEN TURNED ON. THIS CONDITION OCCURS REGARDLESS OF SPEED SETTING OR THE INTERMITTENT SETTING. THIS CONDITION OCCURS REGARDLESS OF MOVING OR STATIONARY, SPEED OF MOTION, INTENSITY OF RAIN OR OTHER FACTORS. THIS HAS HAPPENED EVERY SINGLE TIME THAT I HAVE USED…

Apr 18, 2019 · Electrical system · 1 miles
I EXPERIENCED WHAT OTHERS HAVE CALLED THE 'STOP SAFELY NOW' WARNING LIGHT AND FOLLOWED BY THE LOSS POWER AND STEERING ISSUES ON CITY STREET. THIS ISSUE HAPPENED MANY TIMES RECENTLY ON THE LOCAL STREETS (MARCH - APRIL, 2019). THANKS GOD, THIS DIDN'T HAPPEN ON THE FREEWAY ( OTHERWISE, I CAN'T IMAGE WHAT COULD HAPPEN). I…

Jul 1, 2018 · Steering · 31,000 miles
WHEN I FIRST BOUGHT THE CAR I HAD ISSUES WITH THE STEERING WHEEL THEY TOOK CARE OF THE PROBLEMS SO RECENTLY MY STEERING WHEEL ACTING UP AGAIN MAKING NOISES AND JUST YESTERDAY IT SAY STEERING LOSS SAFELY STOP SO I CHECK ONLINE THERE BEEN RECALLS ON STEERING ISSUES LUCKILY IT HAPPEN WHEN I PARK OR I WOULD OF BEEN IN A…

Focus Electric model years compared

Year	Recalls	Complaints	Crashes	Fires
2012	3	33	1	0
2013	3	69	1	0
2014	2	55	1	1
2015	2	12	1	0
2016	1	5	0	1
2017	0	7	0	0

Across all years, the 2013 Focus Electric has the most complaints (69). All Ford Focus Electric years →

Questions

Does the 2014 Ford Focus Electric have any recalls?: Yes. NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2014 Ford Focus Electric, the most recent reported on September 10, 2018 (Equipment: electrical). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2014 Ford Focus Electric?: Owners have filed 55 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is electrical system (29 complaints), followed by power train (21).
How many 2014 Ford Focus Electric complaints mention a crash or fire?: 1 of 55 complaints report a crash and 1 a fire; 1 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received January 18, 2022.