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2014 Ford Focus Electric

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2014 Focus Electric.

Body PASSENGER CAREngine Electric

The 2014 Ford Focus Electric is a passenger car powered solely by an electric motor, marking Ford’s early entry into the mainstream EV segment. With 2,644 owner complaints on file and 14 recalls, its reliability record is notably troubled, particularly in the powertrain area, which accounts for the highest share of reported issues. For researchers, this model year stands as a cautionary example of first-generation electric-vehicle growing pains, where teething problems with the electric drive system overshadowed the car’s innovative platform.

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Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

Lug nut torque100 ft-lbsOEM · verified

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 67R · 390 CCA battery. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

Battery groupBCI 67R · 390 CCAOEM · verified
Tire sizeP215-55R16OEM · verified
Wheel / rimN/A inOEM · verified

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length172.4 in
Overall width71.7 in
Overall height58.3 in
Wheelbase104.3 in
Curb weight3673 lb
Track (front / rear)60.6 / 59.4 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)49/51

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

Torque lug nuts to 100 ft-lbs.

Lubricants & capacities

Automatic Transmission FluidFord Mercon LV
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity1.3
Manual Transmission FluidFord part number XT-11-QDC
Manual Transmission Fluid Capacity3.6

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts100 ft-lbs

Battery & A/C

RefrigerantR134a
Refrigerant Capacity1.31 lbs
Oil GroupPAG
Oil Type46
Oil Capacity5.10 oz
RefrigerantR134a
Refrigerant Capacity1.31 lbs
Oil TypeYN-32

Service checks

Pressure Test18-20 psi
Pressure Test18-20 psi
Thermostat Opening Temperature180-207 °F

Brakes

Torque Caliper to Bracket21 ft-lbs
Torque to Knuckle52 ft-lbs / 129 ft-lbs
Brake ApplicationWITH FN3 (16 inch) CALIPER PR NOS. 1LH/1ZG
Minimum Pad ThicknessFront: 0.059; Rear: 0.059 in
Minimum Shoe Thickness0.039 in
Rotor Runout Limit0.002 in
Rotor Discard at or Under0.354 in / 0.906 in
Drum Discard at-or-over9.055

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the spark plugs every 100,000 mi; coolant every 50,000 mi. The big-interval services (every 50,000 mi for coolant, and the transmission fluid) are the ones owners most often skip — on a lower-mileage example, assume the original fluids are still in it and check them first.

Every 10,000 miAir Conditioning Condenser (inspect) · Air Conditioning Refrigerant Line (inspect) · Battery (inspect) · Brake Line (inspect) · Brake System (inspect) · CV Joint Boot (inspect)
Every 20,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Cabin Air Filter (replace)
Every 30,000 miEngine Air Filter Element (replace)
Every 50,000 miEngine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill)
At 100,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Engine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill)
Every 100,000 miSpark Plugs (replace)
At 150,000 miDrive Belt (replace) · Hybrid Inverter (drain, flush & refill coolant) · Transmission Assembly (drain & refill)
At 200,000 miHybrid Inverter (drain, flush & refill coolant)

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

Owner complaints about the 2014 Ford Focus Electric dominate in one area — the power train, 1125 of 2,644 reports (43%), well ahead of the next concern. None of this vehicle's 12 recall campaigns target the power train, so those reports read as owner-reported wear-and-tear rather than an acknowledged defect. 69 of the reports describe a crash and 10 a fire — a small share of the total, but worth weighing against the power train pattern above. These are tallies of what owners actually reported to the federal government, not an editorial score — and higher-selling models naturally rack up more reports.

14
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
162
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
5
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
2,644
Owner complaints
69 involved a crash · 10 a fire
NHTSA crash-test rating federal NCAP · out of 5 stars
Overall★★★★★
Frontal★★★★
Side★★★★★
Rollover★★★★

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 2,644 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Power Train1125
Steering162
Unknown Or Other125
Engine122
Fuel/Propulsion System111
Power Train,Engine89
Electrical System73
Power Train,Fuel/Propulsion System43

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 12 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

18V735000Fuel System, Gasoline:StorageReported 22/10/2018

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2012-2018 Ford Focus vehicles with a 2.0L GDI or 2.0L GTDI engine. The Canister Purge Valve (CPV) may malfunction, possibly causing excessive vacuum in fuel vapor… Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the Powertrain Control Module. Dealers will also check for fault codes and replace the CPV as needed. If the CPV is replaced…

19V515000Fuel System, Gasoline:StorageReported 05/07/2019

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2012 and 2017 Focus vehicles equipped with 2.0L GDI gasoline engines and 2013-2014 Focus ST vehicles equipped with 2.0L GTDI engines, previously recalled under 18V-735. The… Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the Powertrain Control Module. Dealers will also check for fault codes and replace the CPV as needed. If the CPV is replaced…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 162 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
25H05 S12026-04-29Electrical SystemHarvest Program 25H05 – Supplement #1 Certain 2011-2021 Model Year Vehicles Software…
SSM 546012026-02-23Electrical SystemFord and Lincoln vehicles equipped with wired keyless entry keypad systems and accessory…
25H052025-11-18Electrical SystemThis is a proactive investigation program by Ford Motor Company to inspect a limited…
24N072024-12-04Unknown Or OtherCertain 2012 – 2018 Model Year Focus Vehicle Line One-Time Canister Purge Valve…
SSM 530402024-10-10Unknown Or OtherWhile performing a transmission repair on some 2012-2024 Ford and Lincoln vehicles, a…

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