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2014 Ford Focus steering problems

The 2014 Ford Focus has 219 steering complaints filed with NHTSA — 6% of the year's total, and roughly flat versus the prior model year.

219

Steering complaints

6%

Share of year

12

Crash-involved

1

Related recalls

Steering complaints by year

Focus steering complaints by model year927 complaints1999: 2 complaints2000: 173 complaints2001: 86 complaints2002: 53 complaints2003: 76 complaints2004: 29 complaints2005: 18 complaints2006: 5 complaints2007: 13 complaints2008: 12 complaints2009: 9 complaints2010: 13 complaints2011: 10 complaints2012: 927 complaints2013: 274 complaints2014: 219 complaints2015: 94 complaints2016: 45 complaints2017: 20 complaints2018: 30 complaints
Focus steering complaints by model year. Red bars are years to avoid.

Related recalls

14V514000SteeringAugust 22, 2014 · 508 units

Defect

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2014 Focus and C-Max vehicles manufactured August 8, 2014, to August 15, 2014. The affected vehicles may have steering gears that were incorrectly assembled.

Consequence

The incorrectly manufactured steering gears may cause impaired steering, including the loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the steering gears, free of charge. The recall began on November 11, 2014. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-800-392-3673. Ford's number for this recall is 14S18.

Common questions

How many steering complaints does the 2014 Ford Focus have?

NHTSA has 219 complaints about the 2014 Ford Focus steering — 6% of all complaints filed for that model year.

Are there recalls for the 2014 Ford Focus steering?

Yes — 1 NHTSA recall campaign for this model year is tied to the steering: 14V514000.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.