2014 Ford Focus fuel/propulsion system problems
297 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
“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
“I started smelling gasoline coming from the rear outside part of the car. I took the car to the local Ford dealership and they found a canister purge valve stuck open. They fixed it and I paid $414. A few days later and still smelling gasoline, I took it to tire place so they can lift it up to…”
filed Jun 24, 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 | 129 | 16% |
| 2017 Focus | 115 | 13% |
| 2016 Focus | 165 | 14% |
| 2015 Focus | 136 | 13% |
| 2013 Focus | 208 | 10% |
| 2012 Focus | 282 | 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.