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.
Engine · Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 ford focus. While driving 10 mph, the vehicle vibrated and failed to accelerate when the accelerator pedal was depressed. The failure occurred constantly. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed, but the details could not be provided. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that the parts to repair the vehicle would not be…
ODI 10861581
Power Train · Wheels
Low tire pressure light appears every two to three weeks. At least one tire needs to be inflated, sometimes more than one tire needs to be inflated. The ford dealer inflates them usually. Tire pro has also inflated tires. Ford doesn't tell me what problem is, they just keep inflating the tires. Light appears when vehicle is being driven on a city street, highway, turning and stationary. Also, vehicle shudders on…
ODI 10956087
Fuel/Propulsion System · Power Train
The transmission started stalling going down the highway, rpm's high without vehicle going forward. Took it in to the dealer on 05/10/16 and was told there was a recall that had to do with the clutch inside the transmission. I had just bought the vehicle in march 2016 for my daughter and was never told there was a problem with the power train and i told them i had safety concerns. The dealer ran a diagnostic and…
ODI 10874421
Power Train
My 2014 ford focus is experiencing shuddering issues when shifting between first and second typically. I have taken any end to get the recall done on it for the reprogramming and it helped at first but now the shuttering has continued after about 6 months.
ODI 10855460
Power Train · Seat Belts
Bought car brand new in june 2014. Have had transmission redone. Now having same issue again. Front seat belts replaced. Now need replaced again. Have had dealer repair outside door skin on front passenger door due to transport damage. Had to take car in to have interior door repositioned due to poor dealer workamanship. I have had this car in for repairs more than any vehicle i have ever owned. Car currently has…
ODI 10854938
Fuel/Propulsion System · Power Train · Unknown Or Other
When test driving this 2014 ford focus i felt the car shudder on take off and when pulling out into traffic hesitation. I asked the salesman about this and just shrugged it off as no big deal. After purchasing the auto i had to return to the dealer in parsons, ks. And was told it was the way i was accelerating. No way there is something wrong with this vehicle. After 3 different returns and work done it still does…
ODI 11233892
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 ford focus. While driving approximately 40 mph, the vehicle failed to accelerate. The contact coasted the vehicle to the side of the road, waited a few minutes, restarted the vehicle, and resumed driving. The contact stated that the failure recurred when the engine became hot. The vehicle was taken to the johnson city ford dealer in tennessee where it was diagnosed that the transmission…
ODI 10991658
Power Train
The transmission malfunction light came on while driving and the vehicle shuddered on acceleration. This happened a few times. The car would shudder and jerk and it would lose power.
ODI 11243815
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 ford focus. The contact stated that the transmission was slipping and the clutch assembly failed to function properly. Crest ford ([redacted], center line, mi 48015, [redacted]) had to replace the clutch assembly twice. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 80,000.
ODI 11234377
Power Train
Have had the vehicle for just over a year. Had performed well until about 20,000 miles. I do a lot of driving ferrying children to and from school, to sporting events, getting myself to and from work. The vehicle began to hesitate and it seemed like there was a timing issue with the shifting mechanism. I often had to mash down on the accelerator to get it to advance. It is very tricky in traffic esp. On the…
ODI 10853722
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 ford focus. While driving 35 mph and merging off a ramp, the vehicle began to shake violently and shifted to neutral independently and without warning. The vehicle was pulled over to the shoulder lane, shut off, and restarted. The vehicle was able to restart, but the failure was persistent. The vehicle was taken to morristown ford (1112 w morris blvd, morristown tn, 37813) where it was…
ODI 11045612
Electrical System · Power Train
Since day one this car's transmission has not worked properly. I should have just brought it right back to the dealer that day. It has been back 4 times for transmissions issues: shuttering at take off, accelerates on its own without your foot on the gas, keeps changing gears when trying to accelerate on a highway, lurches forward when moving slowly (pulling into a gas station), rpms go up when you take your foot…
ODI 10850760
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 ford focus. While at a stop sign and depressing the accelerator pedal, the vehicle failed to accelerate without warning. In addition, the gear shifter would shift into another gear independently. The vehicle was taken to a dealer three times, but the cause of the failure could not be determined. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure…
ODI 10919349
Power Train
I just bought this car 1 month ago and when it is at a stop and you hit the accelerator, it shudders between 1st and 2nd and between 2nd and 3rd. It is getting worse the longer the problem goes on. I have taken it to parkway ford in winston salem, nc and was told it was a common problem and that the part has been ordered and could take 3+ months before it will come in and my car can be fixed. In the meantime, i am…
ODI 10855129
Power Train · Steering
While turning at a light, my steering went out and caused me to veer into oncoming traffic in the opposing lane. It now takes great effort and muscle to make and turns in the vehicle. I have had the vehicle in the shop numerous times due to a faulty transmission. Now when i turn on the vehicle, the instrument panel displays that there is an urgent transmission fault, then it will flash that there is an urgent…
ODI 10850296
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 ford focus. While driving various speeds, the vehicle lost power and would not accelerate when the accelerator pedal was depressed. The vehicle shuddered. After shutting off the vehicle and restarting the engine, the vehicle operated normally. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The failure recurred numerous times. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that…
ODI 10918575
Power Train
The transmission on the focus is ineffective and, quite frankly, dangerous. Delayed starts and failures to accelerate are the norm. Ford refuses to fix this known problem and this model really should be recalled before injuries happen.
ODI 10850265
Power Train
Car jerks, hesitates from stopped position. Clutch replaced at 10,000 miles. At 15,000 miles car was brought back into the deal. Computer adjustments made on the clutch and put within range. Car has been brought back to the dealership 3 more times. The last on march 10 2016. Car started to jerk and hesitate the very next day. I need my car for work and this is unacceptable. The trans needs to be recalled. I have had…
ODI 10850605
Air Bags · Power Train
My vehicle was purchased new and currently has 29,000 miles on it. The air bag housing was loosed and has play on it, when reported to a ford dealer in merced ca, i was told their was nothing wrong. The other issue is the transmission, it slips. I recently recieved notices in the mail from 3rd party lawyers stating that it is a common problem with the focus, and "shuttering" may also appear. The lower arm, rotor…
ODI 10875616
Body · Power Train
The trunk will pop open while driving (in motion). It happened couple times on many different situations and even in the highway. Last time i was at an avenue and it randomly opened and i had to urgently park. I have recorded a video that shows the event. I have also sent my car to ford over 4 times to repair my transmission as my car was shuddering and shaking on take offs
ODI 10845518
Power Train
Transmission shudders on acceleration and seems to slip when gas /power applied. Ford never completely fixed this problem when car under warranty and now will not touch it saying 2 months out of warranty when i brought it back 22 may 2019. Previously reported under warranty. This is a 2014 focus. Ford dealer stated 2 months out of warranty, but previously reported. ?????
ODI 11235198
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 ford focus. At 5,800 miles, the transmission caused the vehicle to jerk and vibrate when the gears were shifted. The dealer replaced the clutch. The failure also occurred at 18,500 miles. After repairing the vehicle again, the failure recurred at 29,000 miles. The manufacturer was not notified of the failures. The vin was unknown. The initial failure mileage was 5,800. Updated 04/22/16*lj…
ODI 10846107
Power Train
At 26000 miles i took car to dealer again for the car grinding and jerking at low speed (10 miles per hour) and not having power on acceleration at 40 mph. The car just decelerates for awhile before it finally goes. I was told that my car is needing a second clutch replacement. The vehicle is not even 2 years old. But it will be about 10 weeks before the part will be in. I had the clutch replaced in october 2014…
ODI 10840137
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 ford focus. While driving various speeds, the vehicle experienced hesitation, severe vibration, and lack of acceleration. The failure occurred without warning. Air port ford (8001 burling pike, florence, ky) was contacted and diagnosed that the clutch pack was defective and needed to be replaced. The transmission was replaced, but the failure recurred. The vehicle was also taken to browns…
ODI 11075643
Power Train
Transmittion shudders 1st to 2nd gear upon acceleration and while turning slow to stalls in traffic. Grinding noise from transmittion while driving and in park. Loss of power from start in traffic. Erratic transmittion gear changes while driving in traffic. Vehicle violently rolls backwards when on a slight incline and vehicle placed into reverse. 2nd time ford serviced vehicle and problem still exists. Problems…
ODI 10839323