2014 Ford Focus

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$16,810

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Sedan
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30 combined mpg
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5 seats
178.5" length, 57.7" height
Front-wheel drive

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Overview

3.9

(403 reviews)

The good:

Styling
Handling
Braking
High-rev power
Interior quality
Low noise levels

The bad:

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

S
$16,810
SE
$18,615
Titanium
$23,565

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Our 2014 Ford Focus trim comparison will help you decide.

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

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.
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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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Consumer reviews

3.9

(403 reviews)

67% of drivers recommend this car

Rating breakdown (out of 5):

Comfort 4.0
Interior design 4.1
Performance 3.7
Value for the money 3.8
Exterior styling 4.3
Reliability 3.7

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Most recent consumer reviews

2.4

Worst car I have ever owned

June 10, 2021

By Christine from Brampton, Ontario

Owns this car

This car has had problems since the day I bought it. Brand new and yet had clutch issues for the moment I drove it off the dealership. Had the clutch replaced twice, still has issues. Gas mileage unimpressive.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):

Comfort 3.0
Interior design 2.0
Performance 2.0
Value for the money 3.0
Exterior styling 3.0
Reliability 3.0

Purchased a New car
Used for Commuting
Does not recommend this car

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1.9

Shuttering problem

June 9, 2021

By WILL NEVER BUY A FORD VEHICLE AGAIN from Otisfield, Maine

Owns this car

My car has a shuttering problem. It started 5 months after l purchased it. When my car reached 100,000 miles Ford sent me a letter stating they won’t fix the problem because my warranty is up. My question is why would a defect in the car be under warranty? I don’t understand why Ford would do this let alone sell the cars knowing there was a problem which cannot be fixed. My problem now is l can’t afford to have the the shuttering taken care of. At the time l purchased the car l was working. Now l am retired and live on Social Security. I don’t understand why Ford could do this to people. It shows they don’t care about what they do to the people who buy their vehicles.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):

Comfort 3.0
Interior design 3.0
Performance 1.0
Value for the money 1.0
Exterior styling 3.0
Reliability 1.0

Purchased a New car
Used for Commuting
Does not recommend this car

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4.9

A fun car to drive.

May 21, 2021

By Lancer from Carson City

Owns this car

I love these cars, bought a 2014 new but didnt like the quirky transmission (I was driving lyft) so I traded it. Since then I currently own three others. One has a five speed manual, My favorite, the other two ford fixed the dual clutch and they are fine. I like these cars because they are very reliable and get great mileage.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):

Comfort 5.0
Interior design 5.0
Performance 5.0
Value for the money 5.0
Exterior styling 5.0
Reliability 5.0

Purchased a Used car
Used for Commuting
Does recommend this car

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New car program benefits

Bumper-to-bumper: 36 months/36,000 miles
Corrosion: 60 months/unlimited distance
Powertrain: 60 months/60,000 miles
Roadside assistance: 60 months/60,000 miles

Certified Pre-Owned program benefits

Maximum age/mileage: Gold Certified: Ford models up to 6 years old with less than 80,000 miles
Basic warranty terms: 12-Month/12,000-Mile (whichever comes first) Comprehensive Limited Warranty Blue Certified: 90-Day/4,000-Mile (whichever comes first) Comprehensive Limited Warranty Disclaimer: See your dealer for warranty coverage details.
Powertrain: 7-Year/100,000-Mile (whichever comes first) Powertrain Limited Warranty Blue Certified: Available Disclaimer: See your dealer for warranty coverage details.
Dealer certification required: Certified 172-point inspection
Roadside assistance: Yes