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 · Traction Control System
Traction control is a hazard, when you need power to the wheels and the traction control engages you have zero power. While going up a slight incline with snow on the surface the wheels spun briefly and engaged the traction control, lost all power to the front wheels and had to back down. Talking with the dealer they said it is normal, not safe, but normal. Now, you can turn the tc off but requires multiple steps…
ODI 10938526
Power Train
The transmission causes the car to shudder and jerk on acceleration, and has caused a miss-shift while turning left, shifting into a high gear and stalling in on coming traffic multiple times. The transmission has been replaced twice, with the same faulty design, and is failing a third time with 50,000 miles. Car was bought brand new
ODI 10948380
Power Train
Engine over revving to shift. No engine revving or acceleration while turning. Rough shifting. Engine hesitation. Cannot maintain highway speed.gears slipping. This is the second clutch pack (they last about 10k miles) on a vehicle with 21,000 miles. The car was dangerous to drive and had to be towed to the service center.
ODI 10936020
Electronic Stability Control · Engine · Power Train
Since i purchased the vehicle (new), i have had problems with the engine. I have taken it to be repaired to an authorized ford deal during the 3 years i have owned it - once, they replaced/rebuilt the clutch, twice for updates to the computer, and a separate time for the tires and wheel well (the dealership said some of the problems were caused by unevenness in tires, the wheel well also needed repair after my tires…
ODI 10934546
Engine · Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 ford focus. While driving various speeds, the vehicle shuttered when the brake pedal was released. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the clutch and seal needed replacement. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was 73,500.
ODI 10933973
Power Train
Transmission shudders while changing gears. Had bommarito ford dealership in hazelwood, mo inspect on 12/7/2016. Was told the clutch needs replacement. The car has 19,674 miles when inspected. Clutch is backed order and the car has not been fixed.
ODI 10933982
Power Train
I bought this car used in december 2015. It has been in the shop twice since i bought it . It shudders when taking off and going up a hill. It also rolls backward by itself. It is definitely unsafe to drive. I bought additional warranty with it. I was just informed when i picked it up after being repaired the last time that ford focus has a junk transmission and will got out again. I realize that it is not covered…
ODI 10937320
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 ford focus. While operating the vehicle in lower gears, it suddenly began to shake and vibrate. The cause of the failure was not determined. Corwin ford of springfield ([redacted], springfield, mo) and the manufacturer were notified of the failure, but no assistance was offered. The contact indicated that the power train was previously repaired in 2016 and the clutch and control module…
ODI 11196441
Power Train
2015 not even a year old had clutch replaced due to car shuddering and failed clutch shudder test. Not even a year later, doing it again and ford is telling me there is no warranty, it is out of the 60,000 mile warranty that came with the car. They want me to pay $1100 out of pocket to replace a new clutch due to shedder test failing again. This is ridiculous when they know a problem exists
ODI 10980279
Power Train
Jerking, shuttering transmission from standstill... Since i purchased the vehicle new.
ODI 10928265
Power Train
Transmission began shuddering during take-off and while driving. Basically, the clutches are slipping causing the car to shudder, or in some cases not move at all, even though in gear. After researching, learned about a massive issue that ford was aware of, but someone my vehicle falls just outside of extended warranty issued by ford, even though every transmission of this model is defective with a manufacturing…
ODI 11240536
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 ford focus. While attempting to make a left turn, the engine stalled without warning. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that there was an issue with the transmission. Also, the pcm/tcm clutch needed to be re-learned. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure persisted. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vin was unknown. The approximate failure…
ODI 10929951
Power Train
From the first week i had the car something has been wrong with the transmission. It jerks and doesn't accelerate like it should, makes a horrible crunching sound. Several times i have been in the turning lane and had ample room to turn before a car got to me but the car jerks and stalls so that i have almost been hit because it has no power. The dealer had the car for a week, said they "couldn't replicate" what i…
ODI 10927837
Electrical System · Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 ford focus. The contact stated that the vehicle lost power while driving 75 mph on the highway. The check engine indicator illuminated on the instrument panel when the failure occurred. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was 86,000. Updated 02/07/2017*ct consumer state vehicle is still stalling at times. Updated 7/13/18*jb *tr
ODI 10930011
Power Train
At 37,000 miles experienced intermittent loss of transmission engagement. The transmission control module (tcm) required replacement, but also directly effected the wearing out of the transmission clutch assemble. The vehicle exhibited unsafe symptoms of intermittent loss of transmission power/ engagement while driving, at start from a light, pulling out into roadway. The two parts were replaced at that time by a…
ODI 11161797
Fuel/Propulsion System · Power Train
I purchased this focus in september of 2013. Little did i realize that this was probably one of the worst mistakes i made in my life thus far. I didn't even have the car 3 months before the transmission issue started happening. I don't drive erratic or aggressive i have taken the car to the dealership 12 times for the same issue since i have bought it, to the point that i have made friends with some of the guys…
ODI 10926742
Power Train
On accelleration the vehicle shutters and rumbles and doesn't "go". I don't have the gas mileage for this vehicle that was advertised as this rumbling and shuttering stalls the movement and created a sort of push back and causes the rpm's to skip and jump. It happens so much at times i can't seem to move the car and i worry that i will be stalled during an intersection or attempt to get out of traffic flow. My car…
ODI 10927332
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 ford focus. The contact stated that while driving at 35 mph, the vehicle jerked violently without warning. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 62,000.
ODI 10923798
Power Train
In the city after stopping at light and starting to drive car shudders, vibrates and tires feel like they are not rotating. Which the car behind me to step on his brakes to avoid hitting me. Once i get pass the "shudder, vibrate and jerking the car drives o.k. I have been told it is the transmission. I also had the car jerk forward with increase speed without me increasing my speed.
ODI 11051447
Power Train
Any time i am stopped and start going my car shutters and jerks before it finally catches gear. When i hit the gas it takes about 5-10 seconds before my car will finally start going. Ford says this is normal with this type of clutch and keeps blowing me off
ODI 10959073
Fuel/Propulsion System · Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
Transmission: the vehicle has been stuttering and then unexpectedly jumping forward when pressing the accelerator since about 1,500 miles. It's been getting continuously worse since. The first incident that truly endangered my safety was when i was pulling out from a 3-way stop, it almost stalled in front of incoming traffic, then suddenly propelled forward into a gas station curb & blew out my tire. The second…
ODI 10957257
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 ford focus. While driving various speeds, the transmission slipped and caused the vehicle to hesitate before accelerating. The dealer diagnosed that the transmission module and clutch were faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vin was not available. The failure mileage was 50,000.
ODI 10956784
Power Train
2014 ford focus. Consumer writes in regards to vehicle transmission issues. *smd the consumer stated the vehicle had no power, it jerked and slipped upon take off. When driving up a hill, the vehicle went very slow. *jb
ODI 10925865
Electrical System · Power Train
12,771 miles, starter replaced. 14,207 miles, fuel pump replaced. 18,249 miles fuel pump replaced and transmission control module reprogram for failure. 19,999 miles replace clutch and starter motor assembly. About 24,000 miles, car no start, battery replaced "bad battery". 29,975 miles car no start, jumped to start. 31,500 miles no start, battery replaced "bad battery". Approx 32,750 miles, replace clutch and…
ODI 10920583
Power Train
Our ford focus has been chugging and slipping on start from a stop. Ford has replaced the clutch and now 5 months later the clutch needs t be replaced again. Ford isn't honoring the extended power train . This is a none defect and a real safety issue
ODI 10919395