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
Right after we bought the car, when we accelerate the car shutters and shakes. It will also hesitate which has caused us to almost be rear ended several times. We called dealership were car was purchased and took it in for them to test drive. Was told it need to be repaired however they didn't have a opening for 6 months . This delay was because ford could not get them the parts . We were told that's all they could…
ODI 10788131
Power Train · Unknown Or Other · Vehicle Speed Control
Ever since around 10,000 miles, my 2014 ford focus has been experiencing delayed acceleration and deceleration, grinding noises coming from the transmission, shaking, rough starts, and shuttering. It's caused the vehicle to lurch forward rapidly after not initially accelerating, with a few close calls in traffic. Ford is aware of this problem. I've taken this vehicle in to be serviced, only to have them tell me the…
ODI 10717558
Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
When i am accelerating from a complete stop, the car shakes at higher rpms in first gear and when it is trying to shift into second gear from first. The car haphazardly accelerates or sometimes will not accelerate at all. Spoke to the dealer and they said this is normal, but i disagree.
ODI 10717600
Power Train
Transmission shudders in first and second gear. Bought my car brand new. At 45,000 miles i had to have the entire transmission and clutch replaced! How is this even possible on a 2 year old vehicle? Well, again 6 months later, at 57,000 miles sure enough the transmission is messing up again. This needs to be recalled! More than a recall, this is unsafe. Ford needs to buy back every one of the focus' effected because…
ODI 10778912
Engine · Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 ford focus. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled without warning while driving approximately 40 to 45 mph. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 266. Updated 7/10/15*cn the consumer was informed the problem was the transmission computer module. However. 100 miles later, the…
ODI 10716008
Power Train
The car has been to the ford dealership on a number of occasions due to jerky shifting of the transmission at take off, starting around 5,000 miles. The dealership even said on invoice, "operators should read owners manual for characteristics of operation." the car is now around 11,000 and the issue continues to present itself. The dealership has done several "software updates," with none ever working. They are…
ODI 10715600
Body · Engine · Power Train
I was driving on the freeway at 70mph in fifth gear and something in the engine blew. I started blowing oil and smoke out the rear, "service engine soon" came on, and the oil light came on. I lost all power and power steering, so i made my way to the shoulder. I pulled the hood latch and stepped out of the vehicle. Upon exiting the vehicle i witnessed flames shooting out from underneath the hood in the engine bay. I…
Fire reported
ODI 10715769
Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
When the vehicle comes to a complete stop then when you speed up it jerks 5 to 8 time failing to speed up. The only way it can speed up is if you press the pedal more and try to go faster. Also today 5/6/2015 we were at the interstate and we were in traffic and the car didn't wanted to pick up, only if you press the pedal more then is making the car go faster then i want to go. Is like it doesn't want to go no…
ODI 10715052
Power Train
The car shudders or hesitates when accelerating from a stopped position. So far the dealership has stated that "some shuddering is normal". I just don't see how that is normal. Now not only is the car shuddering but it also make a grinding noise when it shudders. Car has 12,000 miles on it
ODI 10794744
Power Train
Car unexpectedly hesitates, due to transmission design, when accelerating from a stop. This causes vehicles behind you to rapidly catch up, making a rear impact/accident more likely. Also, this same transmission hesitation causes the inability to accelerate out of harms way when necessary. *tr
ODI 10714720
Power Train
Dual-clutch transmission 'shudders, slips, bucks, jerks, hesitation".
ODI 11206393
Power Train
When beginning to accelerate the transmission has a delay and/or a 'buck' causing hesitation or unwanted surge in acceleration. I have had this to the dealer soon after purchase and they did not resolve.
ODI 11004198
Power Train
The powertrain transmission does a herky jerky jumping when i accelerate from a stop to start position. If i am driving and have to slow down and re-accelerate it hesitates and will not speed up. It hesitates to go on acceleration at other times. Ford has told me this is normal and this is not normal. I am worried that i will get into an accident while driving due to the acceleration problems, the bogging down while…
ODI 10824618
Power Train
This has happened multiple times, when trying to turn out of a side street onto an main intersection my car hesitates, jerks, and shakes causing me to be slow pulling out and almost causing multiple accidents when i know i have plenty of run if the car doesn't hesitates. I have taken this to ford multiple times and nothing has been done. I have read of many other users have the same issue.
ODI 10787635
Power Train
Bought brand new. When accelerating, somewhere between 2nd and 3rd gears it hesitates and shutters and grinds and there is considerable delay in acceleration between 2nd and third gear. It then seems to grab onto a gear and plunge forward. It is an automatically powered manual transmission so i do not shift, it shifts automatically.
ODI 10778832
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 ford focus. While accelerating from a complete stop, there was a delayed response and the vehicle accelerated in a jerking motion. The failure recurred multiple times. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed that the transmission clutch needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was…
ODI 10748040
Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
Vehicle shakes, hesitates, shudders from stop and at slow speeds. Very jerky and inconsistent shifting through the first 2 to 3 gears. Not as apparent at speeds over 25mph. *tr
ODI 10712534
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 ford focus. While accelerating from a stop position, the vehicle started to vibrate and made an abnormal grinding sound as it hesitated to shift gears and accelerate. The failure recurred multiple times. The vehicle was taken to a dealer for diagnostic testing. The transmission was reprogrammed. However, the failure recurred. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate…
ODI 10758935
Engine · Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
The vehicle drives like it is in the wrong gear. It seems like the transmission or something is dragging. It does not go smoothly to another gear. It drives hard for a 2014 car. I don't know what the problem is..... Updated 09/30/15*bf
ODI 10743976
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 ford focus. While attempting to accelerate to approximately 70 mph, the vehicle failed to respond or would jerk excessively until the desired speed was reached. Broadway ford diagnosed that the clutch failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. The contact returned the vehicle to the dealer who diagnosed the same failure. The contact was informed…
ODI 11013378
Power Train
Transmission in the new 2014 ford focus started shuddering and slipping. It would roll backwards on hills. It would slip in slower traffic. On takeoff it would shudder. Took this in to have fixed. And has been in shop 3 times. This is dangerous in traffic. 4 different times was almost hit by another vehicle when i would try to take off and they would slam on their brakes behind me. And it would just ram on take off…
ODI 10916183
Engine · Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 ford focus. While driving approximately 70 mph, the vehicle suddenly slowed down and would not accelerate. During the incident, the "engine fault, service now'' message displayed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who was unable to duplicate the failure. In addition, when accelerating from a stop, the vehicle would shutter. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that…
ODI 10872053
Power Train
When driving the car shudders and doesn't want to go into gear, have had it into service dept several times for known transmission issue! The problem started shortly after i purchased the vehicle. It's been 2 1/2 months now and still waiting for new clutch to arrive and now my vehicle will not drive at all!
ODI 10862156
Power Train
Original issue began immediately after purchase 3/28/15. Made appt. With dealership for april 15, 2015. I was told the car needed a new clutch. After a complaint to my state attny general, the repair was made in mid may. Car drove ok for a couple of months at which point the transmission issues began again. I took the car to the dealership on 1/4/2016 and was told yet again, it needed a new clutch. I have not heard…
ODI 10826120
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 ford focus. While driving 25 mph, the vehicle began to shake. The contact attempted to depress the clutch pedal, but it failed to depress. The vehicle was taken to a dealer. The vehicle was not diagnosed, but the technician stated that the clutch and transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The failure recurred. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vin…
ODI 10790674