2014 Ford Focus Power Train Problems
- 948
- 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 948 stored complaint records:
- 17 indicate a crash
- 4 indicate injury
- 3 indicate fire
What owners report
- Clutch Assembly · 2 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 461 |
| 60–100k mi | 155 |
| 30–60k mi | 144 |
| 100–150k mi | 43 |
| 150–400k mi | 8 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Power Train
As there are many lawsuits against ford right now for the dps6 transmissions, i find it quite absurd that there has been no recall made in this matter. I have a 2014 ford focus that has almost killed my children and myself countless times. Often times the vehicle will hesitate when i try to pull out somewhere and often times will surge forward. When trying to pull hills it is a nightmare, if you do not take it at a…
ODI 11309177
Fuel/Propulsion System · Power Train
Car was taken to ford dealership to have the recalls done for the transmission, fuel tank evap and door latch. Ford completed the recalls for the fuel system and door latch at this poticular time the transmission was not fixed.(did not pass fords shutter test). At this time the check engine light was on because of the transmission, according to the ford dealership. I picked the car up amd drove with my son the…
ODI 11302254
Power Train
Clutch malfunction. Gear slipping. Not shifting properly.
ODI 11307221
Electrical System · Power Train
For at least the last three years the vehicle experienced short periods of non-starting. In october, 2019 the car would not start period. Previous it was able to start after moving the shifter from park to drive and back and sometime using the remote start. The october issue required towing to north county ford in vista, ca. After five days, it was determined the transmission had failed and needed repalcement. After…
ODI 11299978
Power Train
Transmission work temporarily in reverse. Then reverse goes out completely. I'm about to take the vehicle back for repair the 5th time. And i'm very frustrated and mad. That i can't drive it. I want another vehicle or be compensated me a check for the vehicle so i can get another one without any problems.
ODI 11292452
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System · Power Train
I was driving along the highway 80 in the left hand lane , ready to pass a semi truck when the car lost all power from the engine a light came on and it read engine default service now ok , as all power was shut down . I was then forced to go to the emergency lane . I was almost ran over by two semi trucks coming from the right side of highway 80. I had it serviced at phil long ford chappel hills in colorado springs…
ODI 11298000
Engine · Power Train
I was driving on a city street. Came to a stop at a light and someone on a bicycle came by. While my foot was on the brake my rpm's shot way high and my car tried to drive itself forward. Luckily the bike rider had gone by. But could easily have been hit if my car did what it tried to do. I have been honked at and high beamed when i try to pass someone on a highway and i end up with little to no power and the person…
ODI 11301044
Power Train · Unknown Or Other
Took my focus in to have a customer satisfaction recall clutch replacement for the automatic transmission. I experienced bad jerking and acceleration issues. The dealer replaced the clutch 2 1/2 months ago. I'm now at the dealer with my engine light on on and severely bad jerking and shifting issues again. The dealership diagnostic says i need 2 transmission shift levers replaced (levers a &b) cost in excess of…
ODI 11289726
Electrical System · Fuel/Propulsion System · Power Train
Tcm replaced 66,550, clutch pack replaced 68,148, and complete communication failure between the throttle and transmission, tonight at 82,000 miles, i fully opened the throttle pedal down, and transmission failed to give me any acceleration for 3-5 seconds.this almost caused a bad situation tonight. Radiator replaced at 77,600, coolant still drops to the min- line. No reasoning on where the coolant is going.
ODI 11289541
Power Train
I will begin with my concern and then proceed to give you my back story. I was almost involved in a very real broadside collision with an 18-wheeler and another ford f-150 about two weeks ago. I was making a left turn with oncoming traffic when the vehicle failed to shift into second gear through the turn. The best way i can describe this is the feeling/noise we've all had learning to drive with a manual…
ODI 11300569
Power Train
Had to have 4 or 5 different transmission services done under warranty to resolve harsh shifting, erratic shifting, bucking etc. Inluding total clutch rebuilds, software flashes, and total tcm replacement and the issue is still not resolved.
ODI 11287193
Power Train
Took ford focus to an estimator at the ford dealership taylor ford and reported a major transmission issue. They stated its a fee in advance and it is only looking into one issue called module only the rest would be on us including fee to have this issue/ recall looked at. Now we have no trans and have been told this is a real and yet concealed issue by ford and all their employees ? What the heck, we were almost…
ODI 11283091
Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
The car slipped to neutral without any warning while driving 65 mph. I was lucky that no one was behind me or i would have got rear ended and get killed or maybe the other driver would have been killed.
ODI 11282891
Power Train · Unknown Or Other
I was driving my car home on the freeway november 19, 2019. Going about 65 mph and it started shifting weird. I made it home hooked it up to the computer got the codes and it was all related to the transmission control module. The transmission control module was recalled on my car last year and the dealer fixed it. I took it back to the dealer they had it for about a week, called and told me they replace the…
ODI 11287795
Power Train
Transmission slips from 1st gear to 2nd creating a dangerous jerky acceleration. It has almost got me rear ended. In traffic i was accelerating and it wouldn't short into second correctly. When it did it sent me jerking forward when traffic was stopping forcing me to hit the brakes hard and created a chain reaction which the car behind me nearly hit me. I was sent a notice stating it's a known issue and ford would…
ODI 11283042
Power Train
Typical ford focus transmission clutch failure. Shuddering, jerking, etc., in initial acceleration. Purchased vehicle used on 9/2/17. Took it in to dealer for transmission issue on 9/12/17. Dealer replaced clutch, according to the invoice, under warranty. Vehicle started having same issue, though very slight compared to first time, around 10/19. Went to dealer mid-november 2019. Was given appointment for 12/3/19 for…
ODI 11287683
Fuel System, Gasoline · Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
The vehicle was purchased on august 11, 2019 from ourisman chrysler dodge jeep ram of bowie. A few days after, i started noticing issues with acceleration, deceleration, and fuel gauge issues with the vehicle. I went back to the dealership and i was told that fixing the fuel tank recall and transmission warranty extension on the vehicle will fix the issues. I took off a day from work and took to ourisman ford &…
ODI 11277759
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 ford focus. While driving approximately 35 mph, the vehicle stalled and "transmission not in park" appeared on the message center. The vehicle would not restart. The failure occurred two other times. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who determined that the power train control module failed and needed replacement. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostic…
ODI 11270863
Fuel/Propulsion System · Power Train · Seat Belts
Check engine light came on yesterday out of nowhere. Car started jerking bad as i took off. Slowly but getting worse til i had to stop. Then didn't wanna crank back up. Strange. So we hear a loud ticking noise .. This is with keys out of the car ignition.... I put keys in , still nothing. Eventually it crank but no reverse. God help me!!!!!!!!!!!
ODI 11270504
Power Train
Vehicle loses power to the point of almost stalling out, and then surges forward, spinning the back tires. This happened on a hill, and i was almost hit by the car behind me! The rpm's rev way up and the engine won't shift. The car shudders and jerks and won't get going upon take off. This happened several times at an intersection/stop light, and i am afraid i am going to be rear ended. The car will not get going…
ODI 11281996
Power Train
When i put the car into drive after reversing out of my driveway, it would shift into drive but the car wouldn't go
ODI 11266997
Power Train
While coasting the vehicle can't decide to downshift or go into neutral. Car hesitates from a dead stop when there is passengers.
ODI 11266902
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 ford focus. The contact stated that the transmission shuddered and hesitated to move forward. The contact stated that the transmission warning indicator illuminated prior to the failure. The contact took the vehicle to selinsgrove ford (10 n susquehanna trail, selinsgrove, pa 17870, [redacted]) where the vehicle was initially repaired under warranty; however, the failure continued. The…
ODI 11289345
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 ford focus the vehicle independently accelerated the contact was almost involved in a crash the contact was concerned about the transmission and a problem with shuddering while diving while driving at 25 mph, the vehicle independently accelerated with the rpm's redlined. The brake pedal was depressed and the vehicle fishtailed to a stop. The vehicle was not taken to be diagnosed.…
ODI 11258976
Engine · Power Train
Have been experiencing major jerking and stuttering when car change from 1st to 2nd gear. Really have to press on gas for it to accelerate. Very dangerous for when trying to merge lanes on freeway. It has shut off twice on different occasions and would not restart. Check engine light just turned on at 89,000 miles. Extremely uncomfortable with driving it due to these problems. There were occasions where i could not…
ODI 11259111