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
September 10, 2015. 2014 ford focus se. Transmission slipping, grinding, hesitating and making loud noises.very unsafe driving conditions. Had the ford dealer service department look at it and they made an update to the programming. It was worse after this so i took it back the same day. It was even worse after they worked on it the second time. I ask if i could leave it with them until they could fix it and the…
ODI 10763520
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 ford focus. While driving 15 mph, the transmission completely failed without warning. Prior to the failure, the transmission fault warning indicator illuminated. Prior to the failure, the vehicle was repaired per nhtsa campaign number: 13v523000 (power train) by webb ford ([redacted], highland, in 46322, [redacted]). After the remedy was performed, the failure continued. The contact…
ODI 11254115
Power Train
While pulling from a stop sign, in the process of the dct transmission shifting from 1st to 2nd gear, the engine speed abruptly jumped to 7,000 rpm as the transmission behaved as if a missed shift had occurred or the clutch was slipping. This was the worst such incident involving many missed or erratic/searching shifts that can be disconcerting or dangerous depending on traffic conditions and situations. Even though…
ODI 10762916
Power Train · Unknown Or Other
The transmission problems. The dealership pennyrile ford in hopkinsville ky. Has known about this every since my daughter has had the car. Yet just patches it up. She bought the car brand new from them. Now that warranty is out she has to pay. The transmission has been in a problem in these vehicles i have been told. Yet the place that sold the car to her do not take responsible or even ford motor. You can reach her…
ODI 10969293
Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
The car is unsafe to drive and it has gotten worse since i purchased it new. As i pulled out into traffic the car suddenly lost power requiring me to quickly push the gas peddle to the floor to avoid getting rear-ended. The car only slightly accelerated, then jerked forward into a hard acceleration and sounded like the engine was going to explode. Even though i know about this behavior, (and try to take steps to…
ODI 10762532
Power Train
When pulling out into traffic from a stop, i signaled and started to pull out. While pulling out, the car jerked backwards and hesitated. A car behind me was a few inches away from hitting me. Due to the transmission hesitating it almost caused an accident. In my 2 years of ownership, i have had the transmission repaired twice and will be contacting the dealership asap for a 3rd repair.
ODI 10761735
Power Train
I recently purchased a 2014 ford focus with 33000 miles. Immediately the car started displaying what a mechanic described to me as transmission issues. To include, shuttering, delayed response, jolting, hesitating when taking off, slipping, stalling, and going backwards on a hill. This became a real concern when i was turning, the vehicle started taking off, it bogged down, lost power and responsiveness and then…
ODI 10761349
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 ford focus. While accelerating from a stop, the vehicle stalled. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was towed to fox ford lincoln (2501 n elston ave, chicago, il 60647, [redacted]) where the transmission clutch was replaced three times and the power train control module was repaired once; however, the failure continued. The dealer informed the contact to have the…
ODI 11189800
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 ford focus. While driving between 25 to 65 mph, the "transmission overheated" warning indicator illuminated and the vehicle decelerated. The contact stated that the vehicle exhibited the same symptoms as listed in nhtsa campaign number: 13v523000 (power train). The vehicle was taken to crossroads ford of kernersville, inc (1330 nc ' 66, kernersville, nc 27284, [redacted]) where it was…
ODI 11112421
Power Train
2014 ford focus. Consumer writes in regards to transmission slips and shudders. Consumer states vehicle has manual transmission disguised as automatic transmission. *smd the consumer was advised by the dealer that vehicle was operating as designed. The vehicle was reprogrammed and the clutch was replaced. The failure worsened. The maufacturer was contacted, but did not offer any assistance. *js
ODI 10918293
Power Train
I am aware this vehicle is equipped with a dual clutch automatic transmission, though the behavior of this vehicle is outside the bounds of safety and acceptability. The car acts, at random intervals, like a vehicle with a manual transmission in which the driver "popped" the clutch, to cause the drive wheels to spin in place. This ford focus does this, randomly, at traffic lights. I have nearly smashed into the car…
ODI 10777764
Fuel/Propulsion System · Power Train
Purchased a 2014 ford focus in august 2015, for our daughter who is currently away to college. She states that the car "shudders" all the time when being driven. As a parent this is a huge concern, i investigated the ford focus and it didn't take long at all to determine that there are several thousand others in the same condition, as stated earlier our daughter is away at college so it is impossible for us to take…
ODI 10809606
Power Train · Unknown Or Other
I filed a complaint under the mn lemon law due to repeated transmission issues on my car. When driving the vehicle it is quite noticeable that the transmission does not shift properly because it causes the vehicle to shudder when shifting. The vehicle is an automatic transmission, but at times it feels like i'm driving a very sensitive manual transmission and will cause a shudder feeling at shift. I have taken my…
ODI 10934954
Power Train
My car is having a clutch issue. The dealership has confirmed the problem, reports i am on a list for a fix, but the parts are on back order. They have stated that currently, they are fixing (though not always successfully) issues diagnosed in may. Dealer reports they cannot state the current problem (that i cannot get fixed timely) will not impact the car/car's performance long term. The car jerks and lurches when…
ODI 10817424
Power Train
After driving approximately 250 miles that day, we pulled into a gas station for gas. Once fueled and leaving the car started to bog down at about 5 mph. The gas station exit ramp was inclined, when i took my foot off the break the car rolled backwards approximately 3 feet. The car has an automatic transmission. I was in total shock. Getting home the problem grew worse. Crossing the ohio river into kentucky, on i-75…
ODI 10759305
Power Train
Shifting issues with the 6speed automatic transmission. Car shifting is erratic when starting from a stop, or traveling in a highway condition. Car revs, shutters and stutters. It is very unsafe. I contacted dealership and was told they know about it, but i cannot get my car serviced until 6 months from now. It seems that this issue is getting worse, and while i wait to address issue, i fear that more damage is…
ODI 10811423
Power Train
Transmission slipping, rough start, grinding noise. Vehicle has been serviced numerous time. Passenger side front hub and lower arm replaced due to failure of a bearing. Vehicle taken in for the slipping/ rough start, the clutch is on back order. Was told by the service adviser that approximately 38,000 consumers nationwide are waiting for the same part for the same issue. He also advised that the vehicle will…
ODI 10881629
Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 ford focus. While driving at a low rate of speed, the vehicle hesitated to accelerate and also made an abnormal noise. When the contact applied the accelerator pedal, the abnormal noise grew louder and the vehicle hesitated and shutterd. The vehicle was taken to the dealer twice, but they were unable to provide a specific diagnosis to prevent the failure. The manufacturer was notified and…
ODI 10825547
Power Train
The transmission jerks when starting off and shifting gears. I've had it in 3 times for "software updates" and each time the mechanic tells me that all ford focus experience the same thing and that it was designed that way.
ODI 10865009
Fuel/Propulsion System · Power Train · Unknown Or Other
After completing a stop, when pressing gas pedal, car/transmission stutters then jerks forward. I've tried accelerating more slowly and then tried it faster with more gas, but it makes no difference. The car won't accelerate fast enough to safely make turns before oncoming traffic. I've had this new car 11 months.
ODI 10764448
Power Train
Clutch replaced at 18k miles due to shuddering, hesitation and rolling backwards on hill in drive. At 38k issues are starting again. Several almost accidents when on hill and turning in traffic. Purchased a year ago and devalued $10k since.
ODI 10870667
Accelerator Pedal · Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 ford focus. The contact stated that while the accelerator pedal was depressed, the vehicle failed to accelerate. In addition, the gear shifter was jerking when attempting to shift. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the clutch transmission control module needed to be repaired. The vehicle was repaired however, the failure recurred numerous time. The…
ODI 10947516
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System · Power Train
I purchased this vehicle from a reputable dealership in town as a used vehicle but with only 20k miles on it. The dealership refused to let me test drive it on the highway citing dealership rules. Everything seemed to work fine. One week after getting car home it began shuddering and failing to accelerate only to rapidly shift gears once it figured out what it wanted to do. When trying to enter highway the car would…
ODI 10806493
Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
I began noticing issues around 8,500 miles. My car would hesitate when i would go from an idle into gear, surge forward, stutter as i was braking or going into speed, and lastly refuse to change gears as i sped up making me think i was in low gear. I now have to make sure all cars are clear before i make turns because my car will lose power as i make turns, which makes me feel extremely unsafe. I drive my car…
ODI 10744649
Power Train
The transmission shutters and shakes and doesn't go into gear smoothly. When pulling out into an intersection is very hazardous because it doesn't shift properly to accelerate. It is a constant problem not intermittent. There is usually a loud clanging from underneath the vehicle. It was taken to the ford dealership and the service bulletin was performed which did not help and they ordered a new clutch. With the…
ODI 10762226