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
The dual clutch has been replaced numerous times since our purchase of the car. We bought it used from a ford dealership and looking at maintenance records this had already been an issue before it was sold to us. This information was never disclosed to us prior to purchase. The car unexpectedly jolts forward causing an issue with acceleration. The dual clutch has had to continually be replaced every few months…
ODI 11240724
Power Train
My car would start jerking and reving up and then i would no longer be able to gas it. It just began to roll in the direction it was already going in.
ODI 11099896
Power Train
The vehicle does a studdering and stalling. In 2015, ford said they fixed it and that some of the studdering is because it's a 4 cyl vehicle. In may 2018 i brought the car back stating the same issue but worst. They said it's the tcm and it would cost me $1850. I complained to ford motor company and they extended the warranty. Ford said they fixed it. The next day i had to bring the car back because the dashboard…
ODI 11099915
Power Train
The dual clutch powershift transmission has begun to fail on me. It jerks suddenly at highway speeds, has rpm flares and will not shift into reverse. When brought to sayville ford, lenny told me that this particular model 2014 ford focus was not covered by any extended warranty and would therefore cost me 2200 to repair. He did explain to me that the tcm was under warranty, but this was apparently not the issue with…
ODI 11099319
Power Train
Tramission fault service now error recieved while vehicle was in motion on the highway during heavy rain travelling the speed limit of 60 mph. The car jerked and decelerated rapidly.
ODI 11097697
Fuel System, Gasoline · Power Train
2014 ford focus. Consumer writes in regards to fuel vapor system malfunction. *ld the consumer stated the vehicle would shutter when stopped, the rpm increases then decreases. The consumer was advised the gas tank was deformed and needed to be replaced. *js
ODI 11097508
Power Train
I have a 2014 ford focus that has a dps6 transmission that needs to have the clutches replaced. I bought used in dec 2015 and in early 2016 i started to have shuttering problems. I took the car to the dealer and they told me that this was normal. About 6 months later i had the same issue again. Took my car back to the dealer and they told me that the transmission is learning how you drive and this was normal. About…
ODI 11097808
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System · Power Train
Vacuum seal on gas tank is faulty and gets air bubbles and the car cuts off at random. It cut off in the middle of an intersection yesterday and i almost got hit. I've reported this issue multiple times. Several other ones were recalled but not my vin number but it's the exact same issue.
Crash reported
ODI 11094075
Power Train
The power train repeatedly "slips" and makes unusual noises during acceleration and deacceleration. 3rd party observers have also and repeatedly made similar observations.
ODI 11093546
Power Train
Incident #1 - while traveling on the interstate, i attempted to change lanes to prepare for an upcoming exit. Noticing faster moving traffic approaching from behind (i had just entered the freeway), i pressed the accelerator to speed up during the lane change. My vehicle "shifted" into neutral, causing me to lose acceleration when i absolutely needed it to match the speed of overtaking traffic. I quickly moved back…
ODI 11232236
Power Train
Tcm has been reprogrammed one and 2 new clutches have been installed under warranty. Shudder has returned at around 12,000 miles since last new clutch installed. Ford refuses to do anything since it was 120 miles over the warranty. This is a known issue with these cars.
ODI 11093234
Power Train
On friday 27 of april 2018 i was driving my car , i made a stop on a red light to make a right turn then when i accelerated my check engine turn on and i felt my car mess 2nd gear and lost power for 3 to 4 seconds. After that incident i park my car and i decide to return home so i try to reverse and my reverse wasn't working. Immediately i took the car to a mechanic and he scan it, so he gave me the code indicating…
ODI 11092084
Electrical System · Fuel/Propulsion System · Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 ford focus. While driving at unknown speeds, the vehicle shuddered when the accelerator pedal was depressed. Also, the fuel gauge failed to display the correct fuel level. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The contact called lafontaine ford of birch run (11661 n beyer rd, birch run, mi 48415, [redacted]) and was informed to have the vehicle diagnosed. The vehicle was not…
ODI 11193546
Fuel/Propulsion System · Power Train
2014 ford focus driving on rt 1 at 40mph just stop moving forward in traffic. Was lucky to pull over to the side of the road. Car would not move while in drive. Turn off car for a few minutes then car was able to move forward. Don't know what to do car only has 19k miles on it. Prior to purchasing car used at ford dealer with 9k? Miles on it. Another time while in a parking lot car was not able to go in reverse or…
ODI 11091650
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 ford focus. While driving various speeds, the transmission slipped when the gears changed. The vehicle was taken to race skillman ford (1250 us 31 south, greenwood, in 46143) where it was diagnosed that the transmission was slipping and needed two unknown parts. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified and provided case number: chs-14864865. The failure mileage was…
ODI 11097647
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 ford focus. While driving various speeds, the transmission slipped when the gears changed. The vehicle was taken to race skillman ford (1250 us 31 south, greenwood, in 46143) where it was diagnosed that the transmission was slipping and needed two unknown parts. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified and provided case number: chs-14864865. The failure mileage was…
ODI 11097645
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System · Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 ford focus. While driving various speeds, the vehicle stalled without warning on several occasions and the "transmission failure, service engine soon" warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence in october of 2018. In addition, the gear shifter failed to shift into the drive position and smoke appeared underneath the hood on one occasion while driving…
Fire reported
ODI 11155756
Power Train
Clutch recall needs to be expaneded!!! Burning smell coming from under the hood. Went to get a oil change and said it was the clutch pressure plate can cause fire. Stopped driving battery died, replaced battery, smell went away and then came back while driving...yesterday before i was exiting the parking lot smelled burning smell then was exiting the parking lot turning left across traffic went to shift and could…
ODI 11090140
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 ford focus. While driving 25 mph, the vehicle shifted gears independently. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was driven to the contact's residence and then to capital ford of charlotte (5411 n tryon st, charlotte, nc 28213). The contact was advised by the dealer that there was a technical service bulletin to repair the transmission control module and replace the…
ODI 11089934
Power Train · Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 ford focus. The contact stated that the gear shift selector was placed in reverse however, the vehicle failed to respond. The transmission warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to norris ford dealer, ([redacted], baltimore, md 21222, [redacted]) and was diagnosed. The contact was informed that the steering rack needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The…
ODI 11307427
Power Train
2014 ford focus with 75k miles needs total transmission replacement to the tune of 7266.00 dollars..this care was sold as an automatic transmission but is actually a standard. Brought the car in to all star ford in denham springs la. In april 2018 for bodywork..went to pick car up and transmission is totally broken..they refuse to replace as this happened under their care..car was brought in for bodywork only.…
ODI 11123195
Power Train
From a stop l was accelerating and the transmission made a grinding noise. My steering wheel shook or vibrated horribly and the power during acceleration was weak and i could not merge onto the highway in a normal manner. Normal meaning as a commuter to and from work on a daily basis. Highway merging from a stop.
ODI 11083838
Engine · Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 ford focus. The contact stated while driving at 20 mph, the vehicle started hesitating when the accelerator pedal was applied. The failure occurred intermittently. The vehicle was taken to local dealer west herr ford ([redacted], hamburg, ny 14075, [redacted] multiple times, where it was diagnosed but no failure was detected. The contact stated that the vehicle continued with the failure.…
ODI 11206820
Body · Electrical System · Power Train
My 2014 ford focus has had a myriad of problems from day one. First the trunk will pop open if driving more than 40 mph. My trunk popped open and i lost a 3,000 saxophone. The michigan state police has proof of my claim. Now trunk will not release. Constant transmission problems even with repairs, the car will lag, sputter and rolls backwards. The car will roll backwards when you stop for a red light or sputter when…
ODI 11083286
Electrical System · Power Train · Steering
I had nothing but problems with this car i've had it for eight months and i am in a death trap ford is trying to kill me i swear to god i've taken this car in for transmission alignment tire rotation is a full blown body inspection my car pulls me left alright i never watch but i never know which way i'm going i come off the freeway and i better be prepared for head on collision i had a ford tec , drive with me in…
ODI 11081746