2014 Ford Focus Electrical System Problems
- 141
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.
Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.
Among these 141 stored complaint records:
- 6 indicate a crash
- 3 indicate injury
- 1 indicate fire
What owners report
- Horn · 2 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 42 |
| 30–60k mi | 35 |
| 60–100k mi | 31 |
| 100–150k mi | 11 |
| 150–400k mi | 4 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control
My car has a mind of its own. I have complained to ford many times regarding the car jumping since the day i bought it. I have been told " oh, its the way it was made." my car completely stopped on me before while i was driving with my kids in it. I took my car back to the dealer right then and they reprogram it and told me it was fine. I took my car back for the battery going to completely dead with a brand new…
ODI 10920064
Electrical System · Engine · Power Train
Power loss to drive train and vehicle displays "stop safely now" message. This had happened repeatedly while vehicle was in motion on public roads.
ODI 10910197
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Engine
When i put it in drive mode it goes back words.when i'm driving for about 20 min it shows my e brake is on and says transmission at fault and engin at fault
ODI 10904425
Electrical System
Rodents are eating wires in my motor. I saw on ford website that they are using soybased wire insulation. There is a class action that has been filed by consumer against honda..who is using same soybased products in their manufacturing car process and has even invented a duct tape coated with a product that should detour rodents from chewing these wires if it is wrapped around the wiring inside the motor. They…
ODI 10895562
Electrical System
Ford focus ev- while driving the vehicle loses power and shuts down saying "please pull over safely." have taken to the dealership twice and they cannot find a solution. Very dangerous as the vehicle stops in the middle of the road when driving!
ODI 10894915
Electrical System · Power Train
From the date of purchase in 2014 this car hesitates upon acceleration shutters and shakes. There have been numerous times when i have felt unsafe and at risk for bodily harm. I have taken it to my dealer numerous times and have been told repeatedly "this is the worst transmission ford has ever made." but they explain that ford will do nothing about it. "i wish they would, everyone complains about this car." on…
ODI 10892677
Electrical System · Engine · Power Train
While i was driving my ford focuse se it lost the power at the red light . The car died on me ,it was the scariest moment , i almost lost my life getting hit by another car trying to push the car to the side . Very unsafe car , would never drive that car again !
ODI 10882227
Electrical System · Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 ford focus. While driving at low speeds. The vehicle hesitated while at a stop sign. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The dealer replaced the clutch module, but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 40,000.
ODI 10919089
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 ford focus. When the contact attempted to start the vehicle, the electric power failed. The failure recurred twice. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, but a failure could not be found. The vehicle was not repaired. In addition, the dealer replaced the battery and an electrical part from the transmission, but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The…
ODI 10948445
Electrical System · Fuel/Propulsion System · Power Train
First problem was the car shuddering and jerking. Ford garage, repair some transmission seals, programming,replaced fuel tank, fuel pump and engine wire harness repair. Shortly after the car began to lose ability to move when accelerating, the engine rpm's would rev and vehicle had little power to move. Ford garage replaced clutch and did programming. On the way home from that repair, our care suffered the same…
ODI 10870907
Electrical System · Engine · Steering
My vehicle has had numerous transmission problems, going into reverse while driving, shutting off while driving, etc. Recently, the power steering completely went out and reverted to manual steering. Today, while driving it for a while, i noticed a burning smell and pulled over. Under the hood, the fuse box had caught fire, but was blown out by the wind when i opened the hood. 20,500 miles.
Fire reported
ODI 10853592
Electrical System · Power Train
Since day one this car's transmission has not worked properly. I should have just brought it right back to the dealer that day. It has been back 4 times for transmissions issues: shuttering at take off, accelerates on its own without your foot on the gas, keeps changing gears when trying to accelerate on a highway, lurches forward when moving slowly (pulling into a gas station), rpms go up when you take your foot…
ODI 10850760
Electrical System
While accelerating in traffic yesterday evening a warning appeared on the display panel "stop safely now". I was unable to exit the roadway immediately due to traffic and the vehicle would not accelerate while approaching a traffic light. The engine operating indicator (a green car with arrows pointing forward and back) was no longer on but accessories on the car worked properly (e.g. Headlights, power steering,…
ODI 10816989
Electrical System · Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 ford focus. The contact stated that the vehicle shuddered upon acceleration. The vehicle was taken to two different dealers, including jack demmer ford [redacted], located at [redacted], wayne, mi 48184) where the computer software was reprogrammed. The failure recurred and the vehicle was taken back to the same dealer where the clutch assembly was replaced. The dealer stated that a…
ODI 11279993
Electrical System · Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 ford focus. While the vehicle was parked, an abnormal sound was heard from the engine and the driver side fog light illuminated independently. In addition, while driving at various speeds, the radio turned on and off independently. The failures recurred constantly. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed, but the cause of the failures was not found. The vehicle was not…
ODI 10836675
Electrical System · Power Train
Vehicle's transmission shifts into other gears while in drive. Three separate times it has went into reverse. Twice while coming from a stop, once while in mid drive. My vehicle was in the shop a total of 57 days so far this year, got it back on friday after a field service engineer came to look at it. They were unable to replicate any issues with the transmission, but would not certify it as "safe." today, i was…
ODI 10788426
Electrical System · Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System
Car intermittently stalls when the clutch pedal is depressed. This can occur at a stoplight or at freeway speed.
ODI 10786167
Electrical System · Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 ford focus. While driving 65 mph, the transmission jerked excessively. The contact had to slowly remove his foot from the accelerator pedal to stop the jerking. In addition, the horn and the alarm system no longer worked. The air bag warning light illuminated on and off while the contact was driving. The manufacturer was notified. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The vin was…
ODI 10853894
Electrical System · Steering · Wheels
When i take off from being stopped, my car drags with a vibration. When i pick up speed on the freeway my car slides to the left and i lose the control of the steering. My phone numbers have never been able to be sync to my car because the electrical part is defective. My tires light stays on off and on. It feels as if something is getting loser under the rear of my car. On fox 2 news this morning, they announced a…
ODI 10778943
Electrical System · Fuel/Propulsion System
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 ford focus. While driving at 10 mph, the vehicle stalled. The contact was able to restart the vehicle after several attempts. The contact stated the failure recurred several times. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The result was inconclusive. The contact stated that the fuel pump was replaced; however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was not repaired. The…
ODI 10746092
Electrical System · Power Train
When trying to accelerate in the car the transmission shudders and causes the vehicle to stall. The transmission has issues shifting and causing the vehicle to jerk.
ODI 10743941
Electrical System · Engine · Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 ford focus. While at a complete stop on an incline, the vehicle would sometimes roll forwards or backwards. In addition, the vehicle would occasionally lunge forward. The vehicle would also stall and the lights on the instrument panel and the hazard lights would illuminate. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the computer adaptive learning sensor needed to be…
ODI 10732805
Air Bags · Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 ford focus. While driving approximately 20 mph, the vehicle stalled, jumped a curb, and crashed into a sign. The air bags did not deploy and the safety belt failed to latch without warning. The vehicle had to be towed to a body shop. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 15v005000 (electrical system). The vehicle was taken to a dealer, but it was not diagnosed due to…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10744874
Electrical System · Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 ford focus. The contact stated that while driving at any speed, the vehicle jerked forward and intermittently stalled. The dealer informed that the vehicle was included in nhtsa campaign number: 14v514000 (steering). The vehicle was repaired under the recall but the failure reoccurred. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 23,000.
ODI 10766358
Electrical System
The horn is an important safety system required for annual state inspection. Horn has not worked regularly for years. Have had a mechanic shop reset the wheel switch and it work for a short time. Diagnosed bad design with spring/switch at center of steering wheel.
ODI 11162100