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
The car was purchased brand new in 14. Transmission repaired 4 times, even taken off the road bc it failed ford's safety test twice. Currently still having the same transmission issue with the dps6. It shutters when driving, jerks and hesitates when taking off from a complete stop. Almost stalls out when taking off at times as well. Ford apparently issues a directive to repair the issues recently for a two week…
ODI 11234516
Power Train
This vehicle shudders and stalls out on the road. Will do it while running, while being stopped, while taking off or even while driving. It has done it on the highway, interstate, side streets everywhere. It has happened over and over again and ford will has changed the dual clutch once and have it scheduled to change again. This car is very dangerous. Ford customer service will not answer phone calls.
ODI 10785679
Power Train
Gears started grinding between the 2nd and 3rd gear. When this happens, an error message pops up on screen and the car starts jumping. This happened in a new car with less than 1,000 miles. Taking to a dealership resulted in a cursory glance with no problems reported. But the incident happened twice after that. Difficult to reproduce, but is a persistent problem, as other owners of the same model have reported. A…
ODI 10641777
Engine · Power Train
I was entering an eight-car parking area and decided to park a few feet ahead by a high chain-link fence. The car was almost to a complete stop and i was about to shift into park when i heard a "revving" noise from the engine. The car bolted. Braking hard ,i slammed into the fence and small tree. The airbags never deployed.i sat stunned. Never experienced anything like this in all my years as a driver. I believe the…
Crash reported
ODI 10621950
Power Train
Our focus shudders/stutters on acceleration. Three times to the dealership for the same issue. We were told that parts could take up to a year because of back-orders. It'll work ok for a few days then it's back to shuddering. It's currently worse than it's ever been. We were also told that the transmission would have to re-learn our driving habits! We didn't realize the focuses were equipped with artificial…
ODI 10821315
Power Train · Wheels
Occasionally when backing up going forward or turning the wheel the car makes a suttle grinding noise. *tr
ODI 10618480
Engine · Power Train · Service Brakes
I have noticed while driving my vehicle that it stutter and makes a loud grinding sound when i am going up inclines and when i am braking. I noticed my car is will be jerking and feels like the transmission is bout to give away when i am in traffic. I took my car back to the dealership because it was still under warranty and explained to them the issues that are going on with my car. They proceeded to tell me that…
ODI 10618884
Power Train
Ford focus titanium - at 6,200 miles when attempting to start out at low speeds, transmission shutters as if it is confused as to what gear it should be in. Dealer advised that there are no error codes and vehicle is working as designed. Vehicle now has 8,000 miles and transmission is beginning to hesitate and shutter when attempting to yield on to freeway. Contacted ford corporate customer care- advised to take…
ODI 10650244
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 ford, focus. The contact stated that the vehicle slowed down while accelerating and jerked while driving 10 mph. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to lonnie cobb ford (1618 us-45, henderson, tn 38340, [redacted]) where it was diagnosed that the computer module was calibrated and repaired; however, the failure recurred. The manufacturer was notified. The…
ODI 11231920
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 ford focus. The contact stated that while driving approximately 30 mph, the automatic transmission changed gears without warning. The failure occurred on several occasions. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the transmission clutch needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired but the failure persisted. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The…
ODI 10664857
Power Train
The car shudders, grinds and skips transmission between gears. I've had it in the shop 4 times in 11 months and it is a brand new 2014 ford focus se (4 doors). *tr
ODI 10659787
Power Train
Dps6 transmission contains one or more design and/or manufacturing defects that cause problems and unsafe conditions, including, but not limited to, sudden lurches forward, delayed acceleration and sudden loss of forward propulsion from 16 sep 14 to 25 aug 15 we brought vehicle 5 times into first ford fall river, ma service department. After having the vehicle for about 10 months, and numerous car issue…
ODI 10776034
Power Train
I purchased a 2014 focus se with an "automatic" transmission in november, 2013. At 8,000 miles, the transmission began acting more strangely than usual: 1. When trying to accelerate from one slow speed to a slightly higher speed, car would lurch, hesitate & almost stall. 2. When trying to accelerate quickly from a slow speed, especially when going uphill after a turn, car would shudder & make a rattling, sometimes…
ODI 10625790
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 ford focus. While driving various speeds, the vehicle shuttered and jerked without warning. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was confirmed that the transmission was the reason for the failure and the transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. The vehicle was brought back to the dealer a total of twelve times for the same failure.…
ODI 10915342
Power Train
The transmission shifts abruptly and engine runs rough when stopped. The car will lunge forward after taking foot off brake without touching the accelerator. The car looses power at highway speeds causing to slow down at highway speeds. While backing up the car binds up and grinds as the car rolls backwards. Upon accelerating from at stop the car has loss of power then rpm go up before the transmission abruptly…
ODI 10621860
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 ford focus. While depressing the accelerator pedal, the vehicle did not shift into any gear and the engine revved highly and caused the transmission to slip. The failure recurred numerous times. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the clutch needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate…
ODI 10825042
Power Train
The transmission in the vehicle jolts, jerks, shudders, slips and becomes very hesitant in stop and go traffic and in normal driving conditions. The jolting and slipping almost caused me to rear end another vehicle while in stop and go traffic. The vehicle was at the servicing dealership one week ago regarding the transmission, which found a leak of fluid to the "dry clutch." i believe the design flaw that causes…
ODI 10610241
Power Train
This vehicle hesitates upon acceleration, lowers rpms, jerks and jolts making a clicking noise and revs up the rpms once it accelerates(there is a noticeable delay) it has dangerous hesitation/ delay and is notifiable that the transmission is changing gears there is a lag as if it was a manual and the operator could not change gears appropriately, and grinding noise. The vehicle also tends to roll in a reverse…
ODI 10658925
Fuel/Propulsion System · Power Train · Service Brakes
This vehicle hesitates upon acceleration, lowers rpms, jerks making a clicking noise and revs up the rpms once it accelerates it has hesitation and is notifiable that the transmission is changing gears there is a lag as if it was a manual and the operator could not change gears appropriately. The vehicle also tends to roll in a reverse motion as if in reverse upon inclination. Upon engaging the brakes there is a…
ODI 10658898
Power Train
While vacationing in myrtle beach the week of july 4th, my car in heavy traffic started jumping and jerking like i had a clutch and was missing gears. This continued the whole trip. Going up hills the car stalls and jerks really bad. I carried the car to the dealership when we got back and they drove it and said it was a new transmission that ford was using. The man explained to me that the break acts like a clutch…
ODI 10616455
Power Train
The transmission started shuddering on slow starts. The car had trouble deciding what gear it needed to be in. Sometimes it was very slow on take off and other times it just didn't want to go. Rpms were going up and down while my foot was steady on the gas pedal and we were cruising at [redacted] surface with no wind. Ford now admits that the clutch is bad and will do a warranty repair. ...updated 08/20/15 *bf the…
ODI 10726559
Power Train
The transmissions on these cars are horrendous making them shake and shudder. They lurch forward when the gears are shifting between 1-2nd gear. My car it yet another example. I have to leave space just to make sure i don't hit anyone.
ODI 10725070
Automatic Transmission · Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 ford focus. The contact stated while driving approximately 8 mph, the vehicle shook intermittently while the contact was accelerating. The failure recurred multiple times. The vehicle was taken to a dealer for diagnosis. The technician stated that the transmission needed to be reprogrammed. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure…
ODI 10652677
Engine · Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
Every time i put the car in drive and start to go between 5-10 mph the car begins to stutter. Its getting progressively worse everytime i drive the vehicle. I've taken it to the shop 2-3 times already and they have only put a "bandaid" on the situation. They have only reset the transmission computer back to its default settings. I am wanting something to be repaired - actually replaced under my warranty. *tr
ODI 10617698
Power Train
Entire car will jerk in and out of first and second gear at low speeds. There is a delay in shifting when accelerating, almost like the transmission is "slipping." driving in traffic the car jumps forward and slips back into first and second gear.this car only has 12,xxx miles on it and it is already having powertrain problems. We also own a 2013 focus and the dealer replaced the transmission seals and clutch after…
ODI 10610732