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Vehicle problems, recalls & safety intelligence

2014 Ford Focus vs 2014 Scion TC

Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.

Metric2014 Ford Focus2014 Scion TC
NHTSA complaints2,59220
Recall campaigns120
Service bulletins (TSBs)14787
Investigations30
Crash reports686
Fire reports91
NCAP overall rating5/5
EPA MPG (combined)26–3026
Median reported incident mileage50,000 mi

Reported problems side by side

ComponentFord FocusScion TC
Power Train1,5710
Engine4410
Fuel/propulsion System2970
Electrical System2454
Steering2192
Vehicle Speed Control1640
Structure621
Fuel System, Gasoline520

Symptoms owners describe

Vibration / shaking5690
Stalling4970
Hesitation / surging4420
Check engine light2580
Shifting problems1330
Loss of power1110
Overheating650
Won’t start370

Compare all Ford Focus vs Scion TC years →

Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.