Component Record

Ford Focus 2014 Steering Problems

223 distinct owners reported a steering problem on the 2014 Ford Focus - 9% of all complaints for this model year.

Recall Coverage223 complaints

223 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system.

Campaigns Covering This System

14V514000Reported August 22, 2014 - 508 vehicles potentially affected

Recall covering the steering system, reported to NHTSA on August 22, 2014. The campaign covers an estimated 508 vehicles across all affected models. NHTSA records carry a do-not-drive advisory for this campaign.

Other Systems on This Model Year

Power Train1,584 Engine450 Fuel and Propulsion System353 Unknown Or Other277 Electrical System245 Vehicle Speed Control164

How to Read These Counts: complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not failure rates. Older and higher-volume vehicles accumulate more reports, and counts are not adjusted for vehicles sold - no per-sales rate or reliability ranking is shown, because the public data does not support one.

Data as of October 30, 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaints, recalls, and investigations files (U.S. Government public domain). DefectRecord is not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. For your specific vehicle, use NHTSA's VIN lookup. Report an error.