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
Problema de transmisin y clutch desde las 42000 millas y lo lleve dentro de los 90 das de garanta cuando lo compre pero el el vendedor dice que es problema de fbrica el carro se jala y no entran bien los cambios
ODI 11306856
Power Train
Even though transmission was replaced back in october 2016, march 2017 the vehicle was hard shifting, and not taking reverse. Was told 2nd, 3rd, and reverse gears were broken and power train went bad. Although everything was under warranty and all parts replaced. Still don't understand how power train and gears broke when a new transmission was placed into the vehicle less than a 1yr ago.
ODI 10978689
Fuel/Propulsion System · Power Train
I purchased a 2014 ford focus used with 86k miles, upon taking delivery of the vehicle we noticed while driving the vehicle when starting from a complete stop the car jerks and bucks. I took the vehicle for recalls to be fixed, in which i believe the transmission issue fell under the tcm module recall. My daughter was driving back to campus and the car was bucking and jumping and then finally cutoff while driving!!!
ODI 11191329
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 ford focus. While driving 35 mph, the vehicle shuddered and jerked with no forward motion. The vehicle was taken to jordan ford (13010 ih 35 north, san antonio, tx 78233), but they were unable to find the cause of the failure. The manufacturer was contacted and stated that the vehicle was not included in a service campaign or recall. The failure mileage was 70,000.
ODI 11131776
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 ford focus. While driving various speeds, the vehicle shook violently. The dealer replaced the transmission, but the failure recurred. The contact stated that the transmission was replaced three times. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 48,000. The vin was not available.
ODI 10970799
Power Train
The transmission is unsafe. It has shuttered and doesn't always take off when you give it gas. According to the mechanic and the ford dealer ford has tried 4 fixes none of which have worked. To my knowledge none have been done to my car becuase by the time i am notified by the dealer ford already knows the fix isn't working and stops shipping the parts. I have called ford and started a case, they promised me i would…
ODI 10966285
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 ford focus. While driving 55 mph, the vehicle overheated and the transmission indicator illuminated. The failure recurred two more times. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the transmission computer failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The approximate failure mileage was 55,000.
ODI 10966179
Power Train
The car has a faulty cluch. This is a widespread problem with the ford focus. I believe the design of the cluch was faulty. It causes the car to lose power while driving creating a dangerous situation. This has been an outgoing problem with the car since the day i bought it.
ODI 10967387
Power Train
When vehicle is in a stopped position at for ex: a red light and you give it a little gas to move - the vehicle will lunge forward out of control - the vehicle will also accelerate on its own and decelerate on its own - and gears are sputtering - this is a serious safety hazard - was taken to ford dealership for repair and was told its operating normally. And these problems continue to happen - there are current…
ODI 11039283
Power Train · Unknown Or Other
The car stutters to start moving. The transmission is stuck. It takes a lot of rpm to get the car moving from a stop or start. I have had an episode where the car accelerated on it's own. Took it to the dealership they are aware of the stuttering and are doing nothing for that. They can find no reason my car took of on its own. I feel that the defect in the transmission they know about. And will do nothing about it.…
ODI 10960177
Power Train
Quite often my car shutters when i start to take off or go up an incline. The shifting seems to wind out longer than it should when i press the accelerator to speed up. I also experience a rollback when on a hill while stopped. The shuttering and these other issues have been happening since i bought the car at a ford dealership in feb, 2017.
ODI 11256660
Power Train · Unknown Or Other · Vehicle Speed Control
Good afternoon, my family and i have a 2 year old 2014 ford focus that we bought brand new off the lot to avoid the problems associated with used cars. 2 weeks ago in the middle of the highway the vehicle began to shudder and lose power and then eventually turned off while in motion. We had the vehicle towed to the dealership and quickly began to try and figure out what is going on. A quick google search revealed we…
ODI 10956872
Power Train
My vehicle has only 57k miles and the vehicle flutters when accelerating from a stopped position. It does not speed up normally. I fear that when switching lanes or leaving a stop sign/red light i could possibly get rear ended due to the car not speeding up like it should. It shakes and rattles when trying to take off as if it doesn't want to go anywhere. While depressing gas pedal is also makes a loud noise. When…
ODI 10954184
Power Train
The vehicle le transmission slips during takeoff from a stop. The vehicle lunges forward then feels like it will stall. Attempts to change driving habits has no effect. It feels unsafe when trying to turn from a stop. This occurred mostly during city driving in all weather conditions. It has also happened while accelerating during merging into freeway traffic. *tr
ODI 10949177
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 ford focus. While driving various speeds, the vehicle jerked. The contact slowed the vehicle down, but the jerking continued. The vehicle was taken to ziems ford corners ([redacted], farmington, new mexico 87402, [redacted]) and the dealer replaced the transmission clutch twice; however, the repair did not correct the failure. The vehicle continued to jerk and lose acceleration when the…
ODI 11232419
Power Train
I would like to file a complaint about a defective transmission control module for my 2014 ford focus. I have had it worked on or replaced three times, and am still experiencing issues. After replacement, the transmission control is very sluggish, and then it starts experiencing substantial clutch shudder (shaking with shifting) within a few thousand miles. This has happened every time, and the dealership has not…
ODI 10955127
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 ford focus. The contact stated that the vehicle shuddered, the vehicle decelerated, and the gears were extremely difficult to shift. The vehicle was excluded from nhtsa campaign number: 13v523000 (power train) and nhtsa action number: pe13031 (power train). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The…
ODI 11186394
Power Train
I bought the car in feb 27 2015. The car would shutter climbing hills and on take off. We took it to the service dept. And we were told there was nothing wrong 2 times. Finally on 09/2015 they did a software update and was told it was fixed. The problem started up again took it back in 11/15 and they replaced the clutch assembly. The problem came back again 5/2016 they did another software update. The problem…
ODI 10946560
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 ford focus. The vehicle was repaired per a recall for the transmission and the computer was reprogrammed. The vehicle received another recall repair regarding the transmission; however, the contact was unable to remember the recall repair. The contact stated that the transmission failed to shift properly without depressing the accelerator pedal with immense force. The contact took the…
ODI 10945813
Power Train
When pressing gas from a stop the car shutters causing a stalling then jerking motion.
ODI 10945488
Power Train
Transmission fault: as i was driving the vehichle began to swerve and slow down. As i tried to maintain control i attempted to give the car gas but it would not move. Luckily i was able to hit the flashers and cars behind me went around. Transmission fault appeared in the info screen. The car was purchased in 2014 and has always had a stutter and shake during acceleration and deceleration. Also when putting it in…
ODI 10945165
Power Train
I purchased a 2014 ford focus with a salvage title. I noticed the transmission was slipping when accelerating. I was told that there was a recall from ford about this issue so i took the vehicle to mathews ford dealership in sandusky, oh. They said that in fact there was a recall. They test drove it and said they would order the parts for repair at no cost to us. We received a call from mathews ford on 1-9-17 saying…
ODI 10946879
Power Train
My focus hesitates when hitting gas after i've been stopped. It feels like the car is going to hesitate. It's also difficult to drive on hilly roads. There's no power and it feels like i'm going to stall. Ford tells me there is no recall but i see plenty of websites where people are voicing their complaints for the same issue. Sometimes the car won't go in reverse when i'm pulling out of a parking space. This is…
ODI 10991817
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 ford focus. The contact stated that the gear shifter failed and was not engaging properly, causing the vehicle to jerk and lose acceleration. The failure was experienced numerous times. The vehicle was taken to ford greenway auto group ([redacted], orlando, fl, 032817, phone [redacted]) where it was diagnosed that the transmission clutch failed. The vehicle was not repaired. The…
ODI 11058088
Power Train
This a copy of thecomplaint i filed with ford who responded i should bring it back for service for the 6th time. Hi catherine, #1 when i spoke to your customer relationship center on wednesday i told daniel who answered the call that i had the car to bill currie ford 3 times and to parks ford in wesley chapel twice. He said all he needed was the last place we took it to which i told him parks of wesley chapel. I…
ODI 10954073