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  • 4dr Sdn S
    Starts at
    $16,810
    26 City / 37 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Regular Unleaded I-4
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    Front Wheel Drive
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  • 4dr Sdn SE
    Starts at
    $18,615
    26 City / 37 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Regular Unleaded I-4
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    Front Wheel Drive
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  • 5dr HB SE
    Starts at
    $19,115
    76 mi.
    Range
    5
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    Regular Unleaded I-4
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    Front Wheel Drive
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  • 4dr Sdn Titanium
    Starts at
    $23,565
    26 City / 36 Hwy
    MPG
    5
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    Regular Unleaded I-4
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    Front Wheel Drive
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  • 5dr HB Titanium
    Starts at
    $24,065
    26 City / 36 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Regular Unleaded I-4
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    Front Wheel Drive
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Notable features

High-performance Focus ST
Sedan and four-door hatchback styles
Manual or automatic transmission
Highway mpg as high as 40
Self-parking option

The good & the bad

The good

Styling
Handling
Braking
High-rev power
Interior quality

The bad

Modest interior room
Forward visibility
Added cost for 40 mpg
Off-the-line acceleration
Sync, MyFord Touch

Expert 2014 Ford Focus review

our expert's take
Our expert's take
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Vehicle Overview

Sedan and hatchback body styles of the Ford Focus are available, and the five-seat car competes in a crowded class that includes the Chevrolet Cruze, Honda Civic, Hyundai Elantra, Mazda3, Subaru Impreza and Toyota Corolla. A high-performance, turbocharged version of the car dubbed Focus ST is also offered.
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New for 2014
A Sport Appearance Package for the Focus SE trim level includes sport cloth seats, a leather-wrapped steering wheel and shift knob, and an available rear spoiler. 
Exterior Highlights

  • Four-door sedan and hatchback body styles
  • Standard 15-inch steel rims; optional 16-, 17- and 18-inch wheels
  • Optional rear spoiler
  • Optional moonroof

Interior Highlights

  • Standard cloth upholstery; optional leather upholstery in higher trim levels
  • Optional heated front seats
  • Standard one-piece folding backseat; 60/40-split version optional
  • Optional remote start
  • Optional backup camera
  • Optional MyFord Touch and Sync multimedia system
  • Optional self-parking system

Under the Hood

  • 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine makes 160 horsepower and 146 pounds-feet of torque
  • Five-speed manual or six-speed dual-clutch transmission
  • Engine runs on regular gas
  • Front-wheel drive

Safety Features

  • Front-seat side-impact airbags
  • Side curtain airbags
  • Antilock brakes
  • Electronic stability system
  • Traction control

Focus ST

Ford added the high-performance Focus ST to its car lineup last year. It’s powered by a 252-hp, turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine with 270 pounds-feet of torque. A six-speed manual is the only available transmission.

  • 18-inch alloy wheels
  • Honeycomb front grille
  • Reworked suspension with upgraded shock absorbers and springs
  • Stability system has three modes to choose from, including an intermediate setting that turns traction control off and intrudes only when absolutely necessary
  • Available Recaro sport seats

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2014 Ford Focus review: Our expert's take

Vehicle Overview

Sedan and hatchback body styles of the Ford Focus are available, and the five-seat car competes in a crowded class that includes the Chevrolet Cruze, Honda Civic, Hyundai Elantra, Mazda3, Subaru Impreza and Toyota Corolla. A high-performance, turbocharged version of the car dubbed Focus ST is also offered.
(Skip to details on the: Focus ST)
New for 2014
A Sport Appearance Package for the Focus SE trim level includes sport cloth seats, a leather-wrapped steering wheel and shift knob, and an available rear spoiler. 
Exterior Highlights

  • Four-door sedan and hatchback body styles
  • Standard 15-inch steel rims; optional 16-, 17- and 18-inch wheels
  • Optional rear spoiler
  • Optional moonroof

Interior Highlights

  • Standard cloth upholstery; optional leather upholstery in higher trim levels
  • Optional heated front seats
  • Standard one-piece folding backseat; 60/40-split version optional
  • Optional remote start
  • Optional backup camera
  • Optional MyFord Touch and Sync multimedia system
  • Optional self-parking system

Under the Hood

  • 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine makes 160 horsepower and 146 pounds-feet of torque
  • Five-speed manual or six-speed dual-clutch transmission
  • Engine runs on regular gas
  • Front-wheel drive

Safety Features

  • Front-seat side-impact airbags
  • Side curtain airbags
  • Antilock brakes
  • Electronic stability system
  • Traction control

Focus ST

Ford added the high-performance Focus ST to its car lineup last year. It’s powered by a 252-hp, turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine with 270 pounds-feet of torque. A six-speed manual is the only available transmission.

  • 18-inch alloy wheels
  • Honeycomb front grille
  • Reworked suspension with upgraded shock absorbers and springs
  • Stability system has three modes to choose from, including an intermediate setting that turns traction control off and intrudes only when absolutely necessary
  • Available Recaro sport seats

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Safety review

Based on the 2014 Ford Focus base trim
NHTSA crash test and rollover ratings, scored out of 5.
Overall rating
5/5
Combined side rating front seat
5/5
Combined side rating rear seat
5/5
Frontal barrier crash rating driver
5/5
Frontal barrier crash rating passenger
4/5
Overall frontal barrier crash rating
4/5
Overall side crash rating
5/5
Rollover rating
4/5
Side barrier rating
5/5
Side barrier rating driver
4/5
Side barrier rating passenger rear seat
5/5
Side pole rating driver front seat
5/5
11.6%
Risk of rollover
Side barrier rating driver
4/5
Side barrier rating passenger rear seat
5/5
Side pole rating driver front seat
5/5
11.6%
Risk of rollover

Factory warranties

New car program benefits

Basic
3 years / 36,000 miles
Corrosion
5 years
Powertrain
5 years / 60,000 miles
Roadside Assistance
5 years / 60,000 miles

Certified Pre-Owned program benefits

Age / mileage
Fords and many non-Ford vehicles up to 10 years old with less than 150,000 miles
Basic
90-Day / 4,000-Mile (whichever comes first) Comprehensive Limited Warranty
Dealer certification
139-point inspection

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Consumer reviews

3.7 / 5
Based on 431 reviews
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Comfort 4.0
Interior 4.1
Performance 3.6
Value 3.7
Exterior 4.2
Reliability 3.6

Most recent

  • 2014 Focus SE Hatchback bought in 2016 with 7500 miles.

    2014 Focus SE Hatchback bought in 2016 with 7500 miles. Its currently 2025 and 113k miles. The only repair issue was the TCM failure at 90k. I had to wait 3 weeks for the part to come in all the while unable to drive my only vehicle. Only other problem with this car is the heat shields have fallen loose and rattle. I have thought about replacing this car several times over the past 3 years. I've test driven many similar cars and haven't found any that drive much better. So I keep driving this car.
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 4.0
    Interior 3.0
    Performance 3.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 4.0
    Reliability 4.0
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  • Bought the vehicle after Ford replaced the transmission

    Bought the vehicle after Ford replaced the transmission due to the known transmission issue with these and it has worked like a dream. I cannot recommend this car enough. It has been reliable, dependable and easy to maintain.
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 4.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • don't every buy a ford especially this 2014 Ford Focus

    don't every buy a ford especially this 2014 Ford Focus the transmissions were faulty and ford knew before they were sold and Ford motor company and there dealers conspired to see the cars anyways. I purchased the 2014 Ford Focus and have had transmission problems for years and now it has shut down completely and Ford will not take care of this and I only have 78000 miles it should not have any of these problems. if you see this cars run away fast they are nothing but crap
    • Does not recommend this car
    Comfort 1.0
    Interior 1.0
    Performance 1.0
    Value 1.0
    Exterior 1.0
    Reliability 1.0
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  • Worst car ever

    Something was always wrong with it, had to wait 2 years to ship a tcm part to get it fixed and could not drive it anywhere!
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does not recommend this car
    Comfort 1.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 2.0
    Value 2.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 2.0
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  • Worst car I ever had Ford focus hatchback 2014

    I bought my car six years ago with 27,000 miles on it. I have 66,000 miles on it after 10 years of ownership. I have spent thousands of dollars on repairs for this car a new windshield wiper motor a new horn a new water pump transmission work twice, driving down the road one day the whole piece under the side door fell off. This is my first Ford and I’ll never own another one.
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does not recommend this car
    Comfort 1.0
    Interior 1.0
    Performance 1.0
    Value 1.0
    Exterior 1.0
    Reliability 1.0
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  • MANUAL IS GREAT

    I've had this car for a while and not once have I had any issues. the transition problem is a known thing for the automatic version, but I drive the manual Ford Focus and I definitely recommend it
    • Purchased a New car
    • Used for Having fun
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 4.0
    Interior 3.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 4.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 4.0
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  • A lemon car that is worthless for me to try to sel

    It was sold with a known defect in transmission had it fixed and free 7 months later transmission shutter did 2 more times almost 10 years still a issue with no more free repairs, out of pocket cost at my dealer 2100.00 not much lower than Kelly BB. I'm trying to do a private sale imagine having to tell them a Ford with a transmission shutter that's unfixable to stop the issue forever. Does Ford want to buy it from me? I'm 78 so could use the cash make me a offer.
    • Purchased a New car
    • Used for Having fun
    • Does not recommend this car
    Comfort 3.0
    Interior 3.0
    Performance 1.0
    Value 1.0
    Exterior 1.0
    Reliability 4.0
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  • Unavailable TCM part

    After totaling my 20212 Chevy Cruze, I wanted a similar car. I found a Focus in a pretty turquoise color and purchased it in Sep. 2022. It was a 2014 with only 51,000 miles, light rust by the back doors but nothing detrimental. Drove it around for 11 months with no issue. The backseats were pretty small, with very limited leg room. Having to talk to the car with SYNC would get annoying, but I got used to it. Passed inspection with flying colors in June 2023. Then one morning in August, my check engine light turned on, and the car wouldn't go over 30, erratic shifting. A day later, I got the "warranty" letter in the mail for my TCM in the mail. It breaks down on me fully a week later, wait 2 weeks for an appointment, finally goes in, and it's the TCM. Yay! But no, the part is on backorder indefinitely. The dealership just says get a new car. Looked around for a few weeks for the part, after-market, new, reconditioned, anything. Unavailable EVERYWHERE. Im working full time and need a car, so I'm getting a new one. But it's just so frustrating as I didn't even have the car for a year, and have to roll over 8k+ into a new car loan. This is a FORD problem and it needs to be figured out. If you plan on buying one, you might as well order a TCM at the same time. it MIGHT come in by the time you need it. Who knows.
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does not recommend this car
    Comfort 3.0
    Interior 3.0
    Performance 3.0
    Value 2.0
    Exterior 4.0
    Reliability 2.0
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  • Reliable

    I like the looks and feel of this car , some Police departments use it , that says good things. Some people complain about the transmission of certain models but Ford has extended the warranty on them to 10 years
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 4.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • FORD focus hatchback total lemon cars

    xxxx car surges due to their faulty transmissions. Don't pull out in front of somebody unless there a half mile off from you. Somebody will die because of fords negligence. If it happens with mine, you better believe there will be a lawsuit against Ford Motor Company. Most unreliable and uncomfortable car Ford has ever built. They refuse to admit there is a problem with the focus transmission. Will never purchase another Ford product. Ford you suck.
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Transporting family
    • Does not recommend this car
    Comfort 1.0
    Interior 1.0
    Performance 1.0
    Value 1.0
    Exterior 2.0
    Reliability 1.0
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  • 2014 focus problem trans. This car has issues and

    When I bought my focus I loved it . It's a great handling car .good, roomy, gas mileage good. Then I found out about the reason people talk about these 2014 focuses. Never buy a focus without knowing their closest secrets on the vehicle cause I'm sure they see us coming and they don't give a dam about us, the costumer!! I've been making payments since 2019 and over the recent few years I've been without a car. First it had something shorting a wire down under by trans. Then TCM had to be replaced took ford here 70plus days to get that part Then had to replace motor another 100 days no car. Now it's the over charged clutch replacement and another5 months no car. I can't get any assistance nor a break from ford and this is the last time I go local to this ford dealer. Never been so disregarded nor had this much trouble with past 4 ford purchases in recent years. In fact I don't have anything nice to say about them . Did I mention the same transmission on their newer focus actually has been recalled? Way to go ford!!! To little to late!!
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Transporting family
    • Does not recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 4.0
    Performance 1.0
    Value 1.0
    Exterior 4.0
    Reliability 1.0
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  • ford sucks

    Do not buy a ford! They screws me with that freakin transmission control modular. My daughter saved her money and works and goes to school and no American made part available. Car is sitting and she owes $6k obit!!!!
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does not recommend this car
    Comfort 1.0
    Interior 1.0
    Performance 1.0
    Value 1.0
    Exterior 1.0
    Reliability 1.0
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FAQ

What trim levels are available for the 2014 Ford Focus?

The 2014 Ford Focus is available in 3 trim levels:

  • S (1 style)
  • SE (2 styles)
  • Titanium (2 styles)

What is the MPG of the 2014 Ford Focus?

The 2014 Ford Focus offers up to 26 MPG in city driving and 37 MPG on the highway. These figures are based on EPA mileage ratings and are for comparison purposes only. The actual mileage will vary depending on vehicle options, trim level, driving conditions, driving habits, vehicle maintenance, and other factors.

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Is the 2014 Ford Focus reliable?

The 2014 Ford Focus has an average reliability rating of 3.6 out of 5 according to cars.com consumers. Find real-world reliability insights within consumer reviews from 2014 Ford Focus owners.

Is the 2014 Ford Focus a good Sedan?

Below are the cars.com consumers ratings for the 2014 Ford Focus. 65.0% of drivers recommend this vehicle.

3.7 / 5
Based on 431 reviews
  • Comfort: 4.0
  • Interior: 4.1
  • Performance: 3.6
  • Value: 3.7
  • Exterior: 4.2
  • Reliability: 3.6

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