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2014 Ford Focus Electric Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 2014 Ford Focus Electric has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 51,653 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 98 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the electrical system. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

EQUIPMENT 18V592000 2018-09-10 49,197 affected
Defect

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,…

Consequence

An overheated cord can increase the risk of a fire.

Remedy

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 13V523000 2013-10-30 2,456 affected
Defect

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.

Consequence

An unexpected loss of power while driving increases the risk of a crash.

Remedy

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.

Complaints by component

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
29
1fires
POWER TRAIN
21
ENGINE
16
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
11
STEERING
6
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
5
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
2
SERVICE BRAKES
2
1crashes1injuries
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
2
WHEELS
2
1crashes1injuries
Total complaints98

What owners report

Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.

“Transmission would not go after sitting at red light a light came on saying transmission default”

POWER TRAIN · reported 2019-06-08

“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…”

UNKNOWN OR OTHER · reported 2019-06-08

“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…”

VISIBILITY/WIPER · reported 2019-05-01

“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…”

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · reported 2019-03-27

“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…”

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL · reported 2019-03-27

“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…”

STEERING · reported 2018-06-30

“I got a loan on the car last year of 2017 and the car had issues accelerating. I do not recall the date but my husband and was on the hill and I and it stated transmission default. I took the car to ford and they replaced the clutch. For about 2mths it was fine. Then it wouldn't accelerate…”

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM · reported 2018-06-03

“My steering locked up when I pulled away from my house, but I originally thought it was just the unusually cold morning. While the car was still driveable, it was extremely difficult, especially during turns. When I took my car in, I was told the entire rack and pinion steering had to be replaced,…”

STEERING · reported 2018-01-24

Defect investigations

Investigation DP22005 Opened 2023-01-27 · closed 2023-08-07

Pedestrian alert sounds

NHTSA received a petition on or about July 18, 2022, requesting that Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) 141 be applied to all electric and hybrid vehicles operating in the United States. The petition can be reviewed at NHTSA.gov under ODI Number 11486072. FMVSS 141 establishes performance requirements for…

Investigation PE13031 Opened 2013-09-06 · closed 2013-11-15

Electric powertrain propulsion failure

In an October 28, 2013 letter to NHTSA, Ford Motor Company (Ford) submitted a recall notice identifying a defect in the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) software in approximately 2,456 model year (MY) 2012 through 2014 Ford Focus Electric vehicles manufactured from September 15, 2011 through August 23, 2013 (Recall…

Investigation PE16001 Opened 2016-01-16 · closed 2016-10-29

Door Latch Failure

In January, the Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened this Preliminary Evaluation based on consumers' allegations of doors failing to latch and/or inadvertently opening on model year (MY) 2012-2013 Ford Focus vehicles (subject vehicles).ODI has received 464 unique reports related to the alleged problem, with…

Investigation PE16001 Opened 2016-01-16 · closed 2016-10-29

Door Latch Failure

In January, the Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened this Preliminary Evaluation based on consumers' allegations of doors failing to latch and/or inadvertently opening on model year (MY) 2012-2013 Ford Focus vehicles (subject vehicles).ODI has received 464 unique reports related to the alleged problem, with…

Investigation RQ19005 Opened 2019-12-19 · closed 2022-02-07

Door Latch Failures

In December 2019, the Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened this investigation based on 235 Vehicle Owner Questionnaires (VOQs) alleging doors failed to latch when closed, and/or inadvertently opened while driving, on model year (MY) 2012-2014 Ford Fiesta, and 2013-2014 Fusion and Lincoln MKZ. Some VOQs…

Investigation RQ19005 Opened 2019-12-19 · closed 2022-02-07

Door Latch Failures

In December 2019, the Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened this investigation based on 235 Vehicle Owner Questionnaires (VOQs) alleging doors failed to latch when closed, and/or inadvertently opened while driving, on model year (MY) 2012-2014 Ford Fiesta, and 2013-2014 Fusion and Lincoln MKZ. Some VOQs…

Investigation RQ19005 Opened 2019-12-19 · closed 2022-02-07

Door Latch Failures

In December 2019, the Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened this investigation based on 235 Vehicle Owner Questionnaires (VOQs) alleging doors failed to latch when closed, and/or inadvertently opened while driving, on model year (MY) 2012-2014 Ford Fiesta, and 2013-2014 Fusion and Lincoln MKZ. Some VOQs…

Investigation RQ19005 Opened 2019-12-19 · closed 2022-02-07

Door Latch Failures

In December 2019, the Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened this investigation based on 235 Vehicle Owner Questionnaires (VOQs) alleging doors failed to latch when closed, and/or inadvertently opened while driving, on model year (MY) 2012-2014 Ford Fiesta, and 2013-2014 Fusion and Lincoln MKZ. Some VOQs…

Investigation RQ19005 Opened 2019-12-19 · closed 2022-02-07

Door Latch Failures

In December 2019, the Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened this investigation based on 235 Vehicle Owner Questionnaires (VOQs) alleging doors failed to latch when closed, and/or inadvertently opened while driving, on model year (MY) 2012-2014 Ford Fiesta, and 2013-2014 Fusion and Lincoln MKZ. Some VOQs…

Investigation RQ19005 Opened 2019-12-19 · closed 2022-02-07

Door Latch Failures

In December 2019, the Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened this investigation based on 235 Vehicle Owner Questionnaires (VOQs) alleging doors failed to latch when closed, and/or inadvertently opened while driving, on model year (MY) 2012-2014 Ford Fiesta, and 2013-2014 Fusion and Lincoln MKZ. Some VOQs…

Investigation RQ19005 Opened 2019-12-19 · closed 2022-02-07

Door Latch Failures

In December 2019, the Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened this investigation based on 235 Vehicle Owner Questionnaires (VOQs) alleging doors failed to latch when closed, and/or inadvertently opened while driving, on model year (MY) 2012-2014 Ford Fiesta, and 2013-2014 Fusion and Lincoln MKZ. Some VOQs…

Investigation RQ19005 Opened 2019-12-19 · closed 2022-02-07

Door Latch Failures

In December 2019, the Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened this investigation based on 235 Vehicle Owner Questionnaires (VOQs) alleging doors failed to latch when closed, and/or inadvertently opened while driving, on model year (MY) 2012-2014 Ford Fiesta, and 2013-2014 Fusion and Lincoln MKZ. Some VOQs…

Sources & methodology

Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2014 Ford Focus Electric as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.