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
Down shifts and stalls out in traffic without warning.engine light comes on and engine shuts off.
ODI 11252541
Fuel/Propulsion System · Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 ford focus. On several occasions, while stopped at a traffic light, the accelerator pedal was depressed and the vehicle failed to respond. On another occasion, while attempting to exit from a parking lot the vehicle failed to start. Roadside assistance was contacted and was able to provide a jump start. The vehicle was taken to pacifico ford (located at [redacted], philadelphia, pa 19153,…
ODI 11245032
Power Train
Message occurred on 8/8/2019 'transmission over heating pull over and allow cooling'. I was driving in stop and go traffic on clements ferry road, charleston so pulled off the road at truvalue hardware. I had been going into palmetto ford to satisfy recalls outstanding. There was concern when i took my car into palmetto ford when parts were available for other recalls. After the first repair for recall, i returned…
ODI 11242753
Power Train
Transmission jumps and slips randomly. Next day, it's fine. It's generally between 1-3 gears.
ODI 11243900
Power Train
Was informed by ford in 2017 that there were transmission issues with my make/model. Took it in to a local dealer and they said yes, the clutch of my transmission needed fixed, which they did. Now, 2 years later, it's broken again. There are countless instances of clutch issues with the transmission in my make/model, however, ford says that the extension of 10 yr/100,000 mile is only for the computerized portion of…
ODI 11242348
Electrical System · Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 ford focus. While driving at any speed, the gear shifted out of first gear and an unknown warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle stalled and was towed to the contact's residence. The vehicle failed to start and was towed to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the computer system failed and the transmission needed to be replaced. The manufacturer and dealer were not made aware…
ODI 11252258
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 ford focus. Every time the accelerator pedal was depressed from a complete stop, the vehicle hesitated to accelerate. The vehicle was taken to long lewis ford (2551 john hawkins pkwy, birmingham, al 35244) where it was diagnosed that both clutches needed to be replaced. The contact stated that the failure occurred at least two years. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was…
ODI 11242345
Power Train
At 11/25/15, 15,490 miles ford dealership checked vehicle for our complaint of increasing hesitation issues at acceleration. Found no codes. Second report at 8/10/16, 22,896 miles. We told dealership that it was like the transmission or clutch was slipping. No codes. 3rd report at 8/29/16, 23,057 miles-- dealer replaced clutch assembly and seal kit. At about july 2019, 50,000 miles same problems resurfaced. 8/6/19…
ODI 11242160
Power Train
My car's clutch slips. This is a 2014 ford focus with the transmission that has given ford so many problems. It stutters and jutters and makes me worried that it will give out in an intersection. To further complicate things, it had a salvage title when i purchased it, unrelated to the clutch. Since owning the vehicle ford has replaced the clutch, transmission and tcm. I was very happy with the service, then, 14000…
ODI 11242403
Power Train
Since purchasing the car in 2014 i have had multiple transmission issues. Clutch replacements. Sensors. Everytime given a different excuse for the same shutter and issues with the car stalling. This last time the car completely haulted from going 45mph on a [redacted], trasmission light flew on, rpms would rev up, but car would barely creep. I was almost slammed into from behind before i could safety move to the…
ODI 11269358
Power Train
Vehicle is equipped with the ford dps6 transmission. Transmission shift rough, stutters and hesitates. Took the vehicle to robinson brothers ford in baton rouge, la. Service department indicated that the clutches and seals in the transmission needed to be replaced.
ODI 11243746
Power Train
When i press the gas pedal from 1-45 mph the car hesitates to go and then jerks forward. I took it into the ford dealer who stated it was a bad clutch and they replaced the clutch. A month later the same problem occurred again so i took it back to the dealer who say the transmission was leaking which ruined the clutch and it had to be replaced again. Within 2 months i had to buy 2 clutches and pay to fix the…
ODI 11241189
Engine · Power Train
My vehicle has at multiple times lost acceleration power at high way speeds and had a transmission warning flash on, causing myself to have to stop on the interstate and attempt to coast to the shoulder amid highway speed vehicles. I have also lost acceleration power going uphill, and my vehicle shudders at acceleration which makes it hard to merge on and off the highway or to turn at intersections, as i can't get…
ODI 11240938
Engine · Power Train
I purchased a used ford focus in july of 2016 from joe machens capital ford in jefferson city, mo. It was sold with a 100000 mile warranty and had 20,725 miles on the odometer. Within 24 hours of driving it home to rolla, mo i started noticing a shudder and shake while driving the car. I was unsure what was going on and called the dealership only to be told this was normal due to the type of clutch installed in the…
ODI 11240918
Power Train
2014 ford focus se sedan. Ford procrastinated fixing the transmission module. I reported the problem repeatedly but they said it was normal for the 6 speed auto transmission. Finally i threatened to contact nhtsa and ford customer service and they replaced the module at 13,000 miles and again after 26,000 miles. They delayed again and now at 62,000 they say i need a new clutch. My dad was a mechanic and i take care…
ODI 11241423
Power Train
Three days ago, while traveling 65 mph on a highway driving a 2014 ford focus, my car transmission switched to what seems to be called "unintended neutral," where i was in drive but my vehicle would not accelerate, and instead revved like i was feeding the engine gas in neutral. I had to slow down on the highway and eventually shut off the car and restart it to safely move over to the shoulder. According to suits…
ODI 11235278
Power Train · Steering
Power steering failed while driving. Nearly caused an accident. Lucky there were no others on the road. Ford dealership said rack and pinion needed replacing. 2 weeks later the transmission completely failed. Had already been re-programmed as part of the 14m02 program. This didn't fix the juddering and poor gear performance. Dealer says transmission is broken and none of the customer programs apply.
ODI 11245444
Power Train
Ever since we bought this vehicle it has lost power during acceleration, slips out of gear regularly, when stoped on an incline the vehicle will roll back approx 3ft before the transmission will catch almost hitting vehicles behind me. It has always had this terrible shudder coming out of 1st gear. This is an automatic dual clutch transmission. I will not let my children ride in this vehicle because i feel it is…
ODI 11234596
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 ford focus. While driving, the rpms became stuck and the vehicle failed to accelerate. In addition, while accelerating from a stop, the vehicle failed to accelerate. The contact stated that the transmission warning indicator was illuminated, which indicated that the transmission was running hot. The contact coasted the vehicle to the side of the road and waited for a minutes without…
ODI 11234712
Power Train
When in stop and go traffic or accelerating from a very slow speed to a speed above 40mph, my car will either a.) stall while accelerating or b.) would not move when i pressed the gas pedal from a stopped position. I received a notice from ford in december 2018 about this issue and was told to keep the fuel tank above half full. This issue persists even with a full tank of gas, and i've taken it into a ford service…
ODI 11234494
Power Train
The vehicle would stall when trying to accelerate from a stopped position. A recall was addressed at a dealership for the problem 3 years ago. Now the car has 89,000 miles and the reverse quit working and drive has a stalling problem as well. I took it to a parts store to have someone look up a computer to it. It read clutch "b" actuator control circuit low. I was within the city when the latest event happened and…
ODI 11233549
Power Train · Unknown Or Other · Vehicle Speed Control
Car was working fine most of the day. Got in my car and it would not start. I tried it three times, no luck. I shut everything off, pulled the keys, opened the door. I then tried again fo turn on car, came right on. Now however, the car is having over accelerating and decelerating problems which it didnt have two hours ago. Going up/down any type of hill is where its the worst at accelerating and decelerating…
ODI 11233623
Power Train
Ford focus se 2014 dps6 transmission issues. Vehicle slipped into neutral in motion while ascending a hill at 65mph. This caused my vehicle to lose speed quickly which almost resulted in me getting rear-ended by a semi truck who was tailgating me. He proceeded to honk as he probably thought i got on my brakes. Transmission slipped into neutral in motion, while pulling out into a then clear intersection to get across…
ODI 11234886
Power Train
Under any acceleration the car jerks back and forth, the transmission is starting to drive really rough and we only have 60,000 miles!
ODI 11233518
Fuel/Propulsion System · Power Train
We purchased this car and it cut off on my daughter due to the gas tank not functioning properly. The car was repaired and we paid for it. Shortly after, the car's transmission stopped shifting properly, lose power, jerk, and shake while driving. It has become so unpredictable that we are unable to drive it. We have been to ford for their secret repairs to the transmission and consistently been told by those that…
ODI 11240892