2014 Ford Focus Engine Problems

NHTSA component category: ENGINE · data through 07/14/2026

439Engine complaints

17%Of all 2,589 complaints

#2Most-reported category

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

How engine ranks on this vehicle

POWER TRAIN1,486 · 57.4%

ENGINE439 · 17%

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM297 · 11.5%

Unspecified / other277 · 10.7%

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM237 · 9.2%

Share of the 2,589 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2014 Ford Focus overview page.

What owners report

“THE TRANSMISSION SPUTTERS WHEN TAKING OFF FROM A DEAD STOP. AT A CONSTANT SPEED THE CAR SHIFTS INTO A HIGHER OR LOWER GEAR. NOISES ARE…”NHTSA complaint 10639469 — filed 09/26/2014

“WITH CAR IN CRUISE GOING DOWN GRADE TRANS WOULD DOWN SHIFT IN LOWER GEAR CAUSING CAR TO SLOW AND ENGINE TO OVER REV. HAD TO…”NHTSA complaint 10627989 — filed 08/25/2014

“HESITATION AND BUCKING WHILE ACCELERATING, GRINDING NOISE, AND ROUGH IDLE.”NHTSA complaint 10627507 — filed 08/22/2014

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Engine complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2014 Ford Focus have engine problems?

Engine is the #2 most-reported problem area on the 2014 Ford Focus: 439 of 2,589 complaints on file (17%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2014 Ford Focus have in total?

2,589 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Across all categories, 68 involved a crash, 9 involved a fire, 46 reported injuries, and 1 reported deaths.

What does NHTSA's engine category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the ENGINE category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/14/2026.