2014 Ford Focus fuel/propulsion system problems
298 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the fuel/propulsion system on the 2014 Ford Focus — 11% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Car has been cutting off while idleing, or at a stop light. It has also cut off while driving. It has also lost a form of power while going down the highway. The car doesn’t cut off, but pressing the gas does nothing and the rpm’s go crazy, then eventually it catches and the gas peddle works again.”
filed Sep 9, 2026
“Ford Camelback Lincoln refused to replace my leaking fuel tank and would only complete the software updates for the CPV. The fuel tank is leaking due to a deformed seal on the filler neck. Ford Corporate advised me to drive to another dealership location for a second opinion. They advised me to…”
filed Jul 14, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Fuel/propulsion System problems in other Focus years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 Focus | 131 | 16% |
| 2017 Focus | 116 | 13% |
| 2016 Focus | 165 | 14% |
| 2015 Focus | 137 | 13% |
| 2013 Focus | 208 | 10% |
| 2012 Focus | 284 | 8% |
| 2011 Focus | 2 | 2% |
| 2010 Focus | 17 | 6% |
| 2009 Focus | 13 | 6% |
| 2008 Focus | 3 | 1% |
| 2007 Focus | 9 | 2% |
| 2006 Focus | 10 | 5% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2014 Ford Focus
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.