2014 Ford Focus body & structure problems

Related recalls

• Recall 20V331000Jun 8, 20202,147,323 vehicles
  LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH

  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.

  Risk: A door that is not securely latched could open while the vehicle is in motion, increasing the risk of injury to a vehicle occupant.

  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.

• Recall 16V698000Sep 28, 201664,038 vehicles
  LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE:LOCK · STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE

  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."

  Risk: 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.

  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.

• Recall 16V643000Sep 6, 20162,046,297 vehicles
  LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH

  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.

  Risk: A door that is not securely latched could open while the vehicle is in motion, increasing the risk of injury to a vehicle occupant.

  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.

What owners say

1. Filed Apr 25, 2026FLBody & Structure

   March 27th I went to have my focus recalled March 31st there was still one unopened recall. I did not go back to them to fix it the my documentation was falsified there's still an open recall on my Ford there's no documentation that I have it replaced. In fact it'd be easier to prove that they falsified information nths. It is a simple way to prove you need to remove the door handle and see if the door lock has been repaired and it hasn't

   NHTSA complaint #11733734 · source
2. Filed Nov 9, 2024PACrash1 injuredBody & Structure

   At stop sigh,another vehicle coming down from a hill with a high speed hit and crush my car from behind.Two back passenger doors bent and the trunk hood bent as well.This is why i'm requesting a salvage title.

   NHTSA complaint #11624323 · source
3. Filed Aug 5, 2024AZBody & Structure

   The contact owns a 2014 Ford Focus. The contact stated that while her son was driving at an undisclosed speed, all four doors opened, prompting the driver to pull to the shoulder of the roadway, where he became aware of the failure to securely lock the doors. The door-ajar warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer or an independent mechanic. The vehicle was not repaired. After investigating the failure, the contact related the failure to NHTSA…

   NHTSA complaint #11606583 · source
4. Filed Oct 20, 2023TNBody & Structure

   I noticed that KIA had a recall for emergency trunk release. I have a 2014 Ford Focus. The manual says there should be a release latch in the trunk, but there is none.

   NHTSA complaint #11551093 · source
5. Filed Sep 27, 2023139,000 miMABody & Structure

   The contact owns a 2014 Ford Focus. The contact stated while driving at 5 MPH, the front driver’s side door independently opened. No warning light was illuminated. The vehicle had not been diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and advised the contact to call the NHTSA Hotline to report the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 139,000.

   NHTSA complaint #11546956 · source
6. Filed Sep 14, 2023111,000 miMOBody & Structure

   The contact owns a 2014 Ford Focus. The contact stated that upon attempting to close the driver's side rear door, the door failed to latch securely. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who diagnosed a failure with the door latch. The vehicle was not repaired. After investigating the failure, the contact related it to NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V331000 (Latches/Locks/Linkages), but the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but referred the contact…

   NHTSA complaint #11544541 · source
7. Filed Mar 21, 2023MOBody & Structure

   Trunk will randomly open while at a high rate of speed. Has happened several times while driving on the highway it will just pop open for no reason.

   NHTSA complaint #11513105 · source
8. Filed Jul 17, 2022KYBody & Structure

   My daughter opened the passenger side rear door. When she pulled it shut it would not catch. Because the door would not shut the door ajar warning is staying on. We were out so I had to drive it home and it came open. So we tied it with a rope. I'm taking it to a dealership tomorrow.

   NHTSA complaint #11474392 · source
9. Filed Mar 24, 202239,000 miINBody & Structure

   The contact owns a 2014 Ford Focus. The contact stated that all four door hinges of the vehicle were beginning to fracture. The dealer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that all four door hinges needed to be replaced. The dealer also informed the contact that the repair was not covered under warranty. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and confirmed that the repair was not covered under warranty. The approximate…

   NHTSA complaint #11458145 · source
10. Filed Feb 16, 2022AZBody & Structure

    The contact owns a 2014 Ford Focus. The contact stated that the rear passenger’s side door opened independently while driving at an undisclosed speed. Upon investigation, the contact discovered that her vehicle was included in NHTSA Campaign Number: 16V643000 (Latches/Locks/Linkages). Additionally, after refueling the vehicle, the vehicle stalled while depressing the accelerator pedal. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact stated that once she made it home, the…

    NHTSA complaint #11452238 · source
11. Filed Feb 13, 2022NCBody & StructureDriver Assistance & Safety Tech

    Truck latch is worn down and does not work properly you have to slam truck to close and push. When opening truck you have to push down on truck to open. Back up camera does not work and wiring is messed up.

    NHTSA complaint #11451785 · source
12. Filed Oct 27, 2021CATowedBody & Structure

    2014 ford focus. Consumer writes in regards to door latch safety recall. The consumer stated the hv battery failed to start the car. The small battery failed to control the lights, doors, and windows. The cosumer believed the vehicle was under warranty, but was charged $15,000.00 for the repairs.

    NHTSA complaint #11438401 · source

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. View this vehicle on NHTSA.gov Methodology