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
There is a grinding noise and shuddering issues with the vehicle. The car has very poor acceleration at times as the transmission seems to slip. Now at 10,000 ford is going to replace the clutches. However, i am still driving the car as the parts are back ordered so i assume this is a common issue. *tr
ODI 10692308
Power Train
When starting off from a stop, wheels have a jerky and shuttery feeling like i took off too fast even though i don't. Also, when accelerating the rpm's go up way too fast and come down slowly. *tr
ODI 10678168
Engine · Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 ford focus. While the vehicle was at a complete stop, the contact depressed the accelerator pedal and the vehicle jerked, stalled, and the check engine warning indicator illuminated. The contact was able to restart the vehicle after several attempts. In addition, the contact experienced a failure with the gear shifter changing gears. The vehicle was taken to the dealer (monaco ford, 767…
ODI 11010188
Engine And Engine Cooling · Power Train
When idling or beginning to accelerate, the car jumps. I don't know if it is a clutch or transmission problem. This began the first weekend i owned the car, august 28, 2014. I was told that the engine needed time to "get used" to me as a driver, and that this is a double clutch system, by the ford dealer i bought the car from. He said if it continued, then by all means, schedule it for repair. It continued to…
ODI 10671809
Power Train
In july i purchased a new 2014 ford focus for my son. Immediately he complained about it being sluggish and it shifted when it shouldn't and didn't shift when it should. In august he was involved in an accident when he backed into a parked car. The event cost me $525. He shifted from reverse to drive and pressed the accelerator but his car kept rolling back until it struck a car. Last week was the first time my wife…
Crash reported
ODI 10638707
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System · Power Train
Car jerks and shakes. Especially when taking off or on turning vehicle jerks badly. I understand that is when automatic transmission is trying to shift gears. I have had the clutch replaced once already. This causes a huge danger to me because if i would like to try to make a left turn in front of traffic i never know if my car will go or resist. Sons days are so bad that i just give up driving because it feels as…
ODI 10785515
Power Train
On august 27, 2014 i was in the process of making a right turn from west bound adams street to north bound 19th avenue in phoenix arizona when the car stopped moving forward. The car acted as if it went out of gear; engine was still running, but car was not moving forward. Then suddenly the car jerked going forward at an uncontrollable speed. I was not able to control the car as it drove into the wrong lane of…
ODI 10661590
Power Train
Purchased car 8/27/14. Noticed immediate stuttering, and shifting whenever it wants too. Will not down shift and fails to accelerate from a full stop. Took to repair shop for dx test and was told computer was updated. Car downshifts now but still shifts erratically and still will not accelerate from a complete stop. The shuttering is worse. *tr
ODI 10631536
Power Train
The transmission was reprogrammed a month ago for serious shuddering and stalling. Within a week the engine would race and the car would not shift gears. The engine would also stall. In interstate traffic this is a scary dangerous situation. Now the dealership says the clutch is out. I filed a case with ford and a customer service regional manager was to call me by thursday..no call...friday a call was promised..no…
ODI 10628974
Power Train
Car is jerky when accelerating. Feels as if i have a manual transmission with a clutch problem. Car shudders at low speed and also occasionally hesitated when entering a highway. This put me in dangerous situations numerous times. *tr
ODI 10628607
Electrical System · Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
I have had my focus in to be repaired four times for the clutch plate assembly shuddering/jumping/hesitating upon starting up from a stopped position.the last time it was in was march of 2016, and is now doing the same thing in june 2016. This was first noticed at 12000 miles, but not addressed until the milage was 15500. This disqualified it for the buy back with ford through the bbb autoline. The clutch plate has…
ODI 10874057
Power Train
When i stop at a stop sign or light and then take off again my car shudders as i try to start driving. Then, when i try to accelerate it lags, and i have to put the peddle all the way to the floor before it will accelerate even the slightest bit. This occurs every single time i drive my car. Often when i attempt to drive off and i put my foot down on the gas pedal, the transmission slips midway through and after the…
ODI 10648175
Engine · Power Train
With car in cruise going down grade trans would down shift in lower gear causing car to slow and engine to over rev. Had to slow to 45 for trans to correct it`s self. Have also had issues with it in reverse jumping in and out of gear. It also jumps while at low speeds searching for the correct gear to be in. *tr
ODI 10627989
Engine · Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 ford focus. While attempting to start the vehicle, it shuddered and stalled without warning. The vehicle was taken to norris ford ([redacted], baltimore, md 21222, [redacted]) where it was diagnosed that the clutch assembly needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was notified and advised the contact to call nhtsa to file a complaint. The…
ODI 11191636
Engine · Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 ford focus. While driving at various speeds, the engine stalled. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 2,588. Updated 6/4/15*cn the consumer stated the vehicle would stall, shudder and slip out of gears. Updated 12/17/15.8jb updated 10/11/2017*cn
ODI 10712602
Engine · Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
Vehicle shudders upon starting forward movement or when slowing or stopping and then restarting forward movement. Downshifting into lower gear and then accelerating produces a shudder, severe loss of power, must accelerate heavily or vehicle continues to shake and shimmy while not accelerating. Feels as if the engine/transmission is going to shake out of the automobile. *tr
ODI 10626513
Power Train
Bought car brand new in june of 2014. After approx. 5,000 miles, car started hesitating, stuttering, vibrating at acceleration. Other times, it feels like it is going to just take off on its own. Other times it feels like it is going to stall out at any time. I mentioned this at my last visit to dealer and was told it is "normal for this type of transmission". They said they made some adjustment and there was…
ODI 10851195
Power Train
On august 2, 2014 purchased this vehicle new at ted britt ford and fairfax virginia on the way home felt the transmission slipping call dealer on august 4th 2014 was told the transmission was computer driven and needed to get used to the way i drove october 1st 2014 still having problems with transmission seems to be getting worse mileage 1,707 miles went to hagerstown ford to have transmission check they informed…
ODI 10649274
Power Train
Transmission shutters and hesitates when starting off. At 4000 miles dealers said the computer needed to learn my driving habits, at 12000miles they replaced the tcm. At 20000 miles they replaced the trans seals because oil was leaking on to the clutch, at 40000 they replaced the clutch plates, at 80000 they replaced the clutch plates again, at 100000 the shuddering is back but they want $1900 to replace the clutch…
ODI 11241228
Power Train
Car has been presenting transmission issues since day 1. I believe that there is a transmission recall for this car, however i do not see it listed for my vin #. The issues are perceived when the car is in motion, and both, city and highways.
ODI 11065008
Power Train
2014 ford focus. Consumer writes in regards to automatic transmission shudders on acceleration and clutch has kicked out of gear into neutral. *smd the consumer stated the transmission has been a problem since the first day, the vehicle was purchased. The transmission was reprogrammed a couple of times, but to no avail. The dealer then stated the clutch was bad. However, the parts were not available. *jb
ODI 10860778
Fuel/Propulsion System · Power Train
My 2014 ford focus sputters and jerks from the stop position during the initial acceleration.
ODI 10787141
Power Train
Vehicle shakes, shudders on acceleration. Also, bogs down on take off from a stop. This car shakes so bad it knocks coffee out of my cup. Also, pulling out into oncoming traffic is almost impossible. When you put your gas pedal to the floor and get almost no response you fear for your life.
ODI 10763922
Power Train
The vehicles transmission was making noises, shuttering and hesitating when taking off. I took it to the dealer 3 times and finally on the third time (after getting the regional ford customer service representative involved) they told me that they had to replace the automatic clutch. They kept the car for a week and when i got it back i have to admit it drove better. However now 9 months and 15k miles later the…
ODI 10702286
Power Train
My 2014 ford focus has all of the symptoms being reported by thousands of others such as jumping forward, engine rpm racing up after bogging down to recover from a stall. The transmission sounds like a bucket of rocks being shaken around. Cracks, bangs and worst of all when pulling away from a light it just takes a big gasp, bangs down to a lower gear and jumps forward. Getting on the freeway safely requires pushing…
ODI 10637317