Just a question for the focus nation. I can't find anything yet for the 2014 model in the way of lowering springs, or anything of that nature. Even the ford racing kit only says 2012-2013 but does not indicate that it will or will not fit the 2014 model.
My question is: What is out there for the 2014 in the way of handling/lowering. I'm more of a function>form kind of guy so I don't want anything ridiculous.
This is quite a silly question, a quick search should have allowed you to realize that the 2012-2014 models are identical.
Any kit that says it fits the 2012-2013 vehicles will fit a 2014 model.
Keep in mind that S, SE, SEL / Titanium and also SE models /w Sport Package and Titanium Handling Package have different factory-tuned suspension and possibly varying stock ride heights.
Ford Racing, Eibach, Steeda, and H&R offer different lowering spring kits.
Ford Racing: approx. 0.3-0.6 (non-specified front / rear) inches lowering.
Eibach Pro-Kit: approx. 0.8F / 0.8R inches lowering.
Eibach Sportline: approx. 1.5F / 1.5R inches lowering.
Steeda: approx. 1F / 0.8R inches lowering.
H&R: approx. 1.4F / 1.3R inches lowering.
Each kit will have different spring rates and tuning, the Sportline and H&R kits will most likely be the stiffest of the bunch with the Ford Racing kit being closest to OEM height and feel. Also, anything more than 1 inch will probably gravitate towards feeling "ridiculous". The Eibach Pro-Kit and Steeda kits are probably what you're looking for.