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
Problems hard shifting from 1st to 2nd and once in 3rd shifting problem goes away. Same as technical bulletin 14m01 but not all 2014s are covered.
ODI 10917321
Engine · Power Train
We are experiencing exactly the same issue as many other people (41) reported on this website and more people on other websites on internet. Nhtsa conducted official investigation on this issue (nhtsa action number: pe13031). We have to unfortunately report that ford has not addressed this issue till this date (9-3-2016). Our car was multiple times in different ford dealerships but none of them were able to resolve…
ODI 10903496
Power Train
Upon acceleration from a stop, the rpm's rev up and the car does not proceed forward. When it does proceed forward, it is at a slow pace, with a jerking motion. There is also a vibration from the engine area at times when the car is stopped.
ODI 10971913
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
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 ford focus. The contact stated that the dealer replaced the clutch assembly three times, but the failure continued. The vehicle randomly stalled, lunged forward, and the gears skipped several times when placed in reverse. The contact was unable to determine if the vehicle would be repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and provided no solution. The failure mileage was not…
ODI 10916143
Power Train
Transmission hesitates and shudders on acceleration, have had it repaired twice and now ford says that its within the limits and does not need repair drive it some more until it gets worse.
ODI 10892874
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 ford focus. While driving approximately 20 mph, the vehicle surged and hesitated. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The contact drove the vehicle to the dealer for diagnostic testing and the transmission control module needed reprogramming. The vehicle was repaired. The contact also stated that the failure started two weeks after the vehicle was leased in 2014. The vehicle was…
ODI 10885937
Power Train · Seat Belts · Visibility/Wiper
I contacted ford local and corporate. Ford corporate told me that recalls were vin specific. I told them that was concerning. I am still having problems with my puttering car. I took the car in for a recall previously and the problem was not fix. The general manager called me in response to my not being satisfied. He left a message. I did not return his call. Recently, i got another recall concerning door latch. I…
ODI 10936644
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 ford focus. The contact stated that the vehicle hesitated and made an abnormal noise when it came to a complete stop. The failure progressed without warning. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was not available.
ODI 10915267
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 ford focus. While driving 45 mph, the vehicle failed to shift properly without warning. The failure occurred on two occasions. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 12,000.
ODI 10916027
Power Train
Every year (10,000 miles) i take my car back to ford for a new clutch. I have had two new clutches in two years. The dealer said that ford will not admit their is a problem. They told me that i will need a new clutch every year. They said ford only patches the problem and will not spend the resources to repair properly. The transmission is jerky at most speeds under 50 mph. It is jerky on small hills. The sift is…
ODI 10893579
Power Train
The vehicle jerks and jumps to gears, feeling like skipping gears,. I have had it to the dealer a number of times, they replaced clutch, still not better, ford says that is all they can do. The dealer says a known ford engineering issue and that they wish they'd get recalled as hundreds at just thsi dealer complaints.
ODI 10884143
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 ford focus. After the vehicle was repaired per nhtsa campaign number: 13v523000 (power train), the vehicle continued to exhibit transmission failures and the check transmission warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle became inoperable and was towed back to the dealer for diagnostic testing; however, the details of the diagnosis could not be provided. The vehicle was not repaired. The…
ODI 10883956
Power Train
Faulty clutch. I have just had the clutch replaced for the second time on the listed vehicle. While picking up the car from the dealer this morning, another focus came in with the same problem. A coworker has a leased focus, and he has the same issues. I know two other owners of the focus, and both have had clutch replacements and continue to have problems. The vehicle, when accelerating, does not shift evenly or…
ODI 10883909
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
Fuel/Propulsion System · Power Train
Car shudders sometimes making it hard to get into traffic (no power) and when coming to a stop the car sometimes lunges forward unexpectedly almost putting it into cross traffic or rear-ending the car in front of you
ODI 11231476
Power Train
Transmission shudders from start to 2nd gear. While moving at low speeds (5mph) and accelerating the car jerks that everyone in the car notices. The transmission clutch has been replaced 3 times, the transmission reprogrammed 4 times. Car has less than 40,000 miles. The ball joint has been replaced at 27,000 miles.
ODI 10881444
Electronic Stability Control · Engine · Power Train
When stopped at a light or something, car hesitates like it's gonna die. The rpm's shoot way up and if i go to brake, they like almost get stuck in high rpm. Transmission shutters. Tire pressure warning light stays on when i've checked the tires pressure and everything
ODI 10906262
Electronic Stability Control · Engine · Power Train
Almost immediately after purchasing i noticed the vehicle had difficulty shifting properly. It seemed to be jumpy when i accelerated after a complete stop. Then, i began to notice the car struggling to accelerate while i merged into traffic. I felt what could be best described as a frog hopping when i was in stop and go traffic. Turning corners also made my car launch forward then backwards suddenly. Car was…
ODI 10883107
Power Train
Automatic transmission hesitates, lurches, and stalls in motion on a city street at slower speeds.
ODI 10882330
Power Train
I have reported to my dealership and ford motor company that i do not feel safe driving my 2014 ford focus it has bad hesitation, and jerks and shudders and even rolls backwards on a very small incline at a stop light. When you try to pass a vehicle it will start cutting out which is extremely dangerous. I am afraid that it will get me and my family hurt and i bought it brand new less then a year ago for over…
ODI 10876196
Power Train
Ford focus 2014 titanium. Faulty transmission replaced after 15,000 miles. Now i'm approaching 29,000 miles, the power train is jerking again and needs to be replaced again. The power train jerks while in forward and reverse.
ODI 10881361
Hatchback/Liftgate · Latches/Locks/Linkages · Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 ford focus. While driving various speeds and depressing the accelerator pedal, the vehicle hesitated to respond and shuttered without warning. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the internal clutch failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. While driving at an unknown speed, the rear hatch open warning indicator illuminated. In addition, the…
ODI 10915445
Power Train
Shuttering and vibrations when shifting from 1st to 2nd, shifting hiccups, slipping clutch, shaking, lurching.
ODI 10875042
Power Train
We have had this vehicle in several times for shuddering, hesitation and other issues involving the transmission. We have had the sensors adjusted, the software updated, and the dealer had had a clutch part on order for 4 months at this point. We first took car in during february for this issue. It is now june. They told us they will need to replace some clutch assembly part, which is taking a long time for parts to…
ODI 10875018