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.
Electronic Stability Control · Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
Since since bought this car brand-new in 2014 there has been a grinding stuttering shaking and jerking of the transmission when in motion. This happens whether the car is on the highway or at a low rate of speed but mostly when driving forward from park. Ford attempted to upgrade the software to the transmission several times which has never worked. This is a known issue to ford and they are claiming that it is a…
ODI 10909748
Power Train
2014 ford focus. Consumer writes in regards to transmission problem. *ld the consumer stated the vehicle shifted hard. The vehicle was only 4 years old and the clutch needed to be repaired twice. *js
ODI 11160468
Power Train
I rented a ford focus flex fuel 2014 from alamo car rental from ogg airport in maui. The car transmission failed all a sudden during acceleration from rest with a warning from the lcd display that there is a transmission problem and service is required immediately message. During this time, the transmission does not respond and the would easily roll back if on an inclined slope or sudden stop in the middle of a…
ODI 10606085
Power Train
Accelerating from a stop light on a slight incline, first time i noticed a lurch or jerk. About that time i began noticing that the transmission is not operating as it had been in the past. The lower speed shifts are not smooth and sometimes when de-accelerating if feels as if the brakes are being applied quickly, 'trailer hitching'. The transmission also seems to shift to a higher gear at the incorrect time,…
ODI 10615832
Power Train
Severe shutter when accelerating form a stop. At times the transmission has a long hesitation while accelerating on the freeway to change lanes. Sometimes there is a clunk noise after stopping.
ODI 10778905
Power Train
I have had my vehicle in for tcm & clutch issues more than 7 times and continue to do so. I have a recorded conversation with the service manager telling me "the dual clutch is a bad design and will never really be fixed". When i leased the vehicle in 2014 i knew i was planning to purchase the vehicle at the end of the lease, so i chose the lease option with the lowest miles allowed. Just before the lease end date,…
ODI 11235049
Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 ford focus. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 30 mph, the vehicle began to jerk and make an abnormal noise. In addition, the vehicle failed to accelerate when the accelerator pedal was depressed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.
ODI 10806431
Power Train
Vehicle has a inherent problem with the automatic transmission. It seems to slip and cause the vehicle to jerk from a start. Dealer says it is normal and refuses to do anything about it. Vehicle was returned to service department a total of 3 times.this is a very dangerous situation and is unsafe.this vehicle needs to be recalled to have this addressed before someone gets killed. *tr
ODI 10643207
Fuel/Propulsion System · Power Train · Visibility/Wiper
Purchased 2014 focus on 6/7/14, clutch asy replaced 11/30/15,clutch asy replaced 9/12/16, install new etb 9/14/16 (throttle body), replace battery 12/20/16, given extended warranty w/$100 deductable 11/11/16 - warranty expired 6/7/19, replaced clutch asy 6/9/19 - 7/3/19. Three clutch assemby's in 5 years - very unsafe. Also 6/9/19-7/3/19 replaced side door latch (safety recall) and fuel tank deformation - replaced…
ODI 11231330
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 ford focus. While driving 10 mph and depressing the accelerator pedal, the vehicle shook and lost power. The failure recurred numerous times. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the transmission computer needed to updated. The vehicle clutch was replaced; however, the failure recurred. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure…
ODI 10904849
Engine · Power Train
Within the first few hundred miles i drove the car i noticed that when i was at highway speed and tried to accelerate the car acted like it couldn't get in gear and go. The acceleration was delayed dramatically. That has continued ever since. More recently from a dead stop when i accelerate the car shudders, makes loud, odd noises and accelerates with difficulty. This car is a danger to me and to others. *tr
ODI 10712298
Power Train
The vehicle regularly shudders when accelerating from a dead stop and hesitates when accelerating from a low speed roll. Less frequently the transmission seems to lag and then lunge when the accelerator is applied while the vehicle is decelerating and the transmission is downshifting. The dealer representative indicated the problems are common for which there is no corrective action. The dealer explained that the…
ODI 10649325
Power Train
Vehicle shutters on take off and rattles. The shuttering at times can become serious to the point the vehicle acts like it wants to stall. I was told that ford motor is very aware of this problem which involves a faulty clutch system but yet when checked by a computer, if the reading states certain numbers, they don't want to do anything about it! This is absurd! This vehicle is not safe to drive yet ford does not…
ODI 10639342
Engine · Power Train
The transmission on this vehicle is faulty and the vehicle stalls out at low gears. When you stop at a stop sign or stop light, turn the steering wheel on acceleration, or back the vehicle it stalls out and then the vehicle jerks/ shakes to get back into gear. It is terribly dangerous. Ford has now attempted to fix the issue on my vehicle 3 times and has failed to do so. My vehicle has had the transmission re-sealed…
ODI 10621314
Power Train
I have a 2014 ford focus with less that 40,000 miles that has the transmission that bucks and jumps when starting from a stop and especially when being used in stop and go traffic. I don't know if this is a safety issue but it sure makes me uncomfortable that it will not keep going. I had hoped that the class action law suit that was filed would help to get this bad transmission fixed but the result of the law suit…
ODI 11240863
Power Train
My car had a recall on it for the clutch pack that is bad. I took my car into the dealership to have it fixed and was told that because my car was built after june 2014 they would not honor the recall. I would like to make a complaint due to the same bad parts being used on my car even though it was made after june. The dealership wants 3000.00 to fix a bad part that was put in my car by ford. I feel that ford…
ODI 11228841
Power Train
The car buckles at low speed when accelerating. There is hesitatation or loss of power as the car attempts to find the next gear. This can also cause the car to jolt forward unexpectedly. There is a grinding noise when accelerating or slowing down. The car also feels like it jumps while turning.
ODI 10758667
Power Train
In june of 2014 not even a full 6 months after i bought my 2014 ford focus it started to have transmission problems. It feels like it's having a hard time accelerating and when it finally gets moving it jerks all over the place. I feel like i'm driving a manual and it's an automatic. I have brought my car back into the dealership where they tell me that they can't find the problem. *tr
ODI 10648999
Power Train · Power Window Devices And Controls
For a couple of months now, when i drive at slower speeds (usually 15-25 mph) the transmission appears to grind when changing gears. From what i've read, ford is claiming this is slipping of the transmission and is "normal" for the car. Brand new cars should not make noises like this. Glad i purchased an extended warranty from my credit union. Also, the passenger side window does not close as quickly as the other…
ODI 10617034
Power Train
I am currently driving a ford focus and it is a complete mess. The transmission is awful. The whole car either chugs in low gear or is on a massive delay from the gas pedal. I have been in situations when trying to pull out of a parking lot and the delay is so bad that traffic has almost caught up and t-boned my car. The chugging is just as bad. It jerks terribly. It is incredibly disappointing. I have stuck by ford…
ODI 11232357
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System · Power Train
While under warranty i was driving and the engine shut off. I had to coast to the shoulder on the expressway. This happened four times during the warranty and 6 times since the warranty expired. While sitting at a red light, the light turns green and i begin to accelerate. The engine stalled fours times and three other times it almost stalled. I took the car to the dealer while it was under warranty and only once…
ODI 11079735
Engine · Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
Takata recall - i have been experiencing jerking and stuttering with my vehicle since i purchased it new in 2014. My vehicle will stutter and jerk upon pressing the gas from a standstill in traffic, on a highway and it is even worse going uphill. It is slow to pick up speed no matter how much pressure i put on the gas pedal. Now there is an issue with something revving under the hood and also with the vehicle…
ODI 11234231
Power Train
I purchased my 2014 focus dec 2013 with 44 miles on it. At around 6200 miles it was running rough and would hesitate upon acceleration. It also would shutter upon takeoff, like it was having a hard time getting into gears. I took it to a ford dealership and they told me they knew about the problem and has numerous cars in for the same problem. Upon putting it on a machine they said it wasn't bad enough to repair to…
ODI 10759311
Power Train
I bought my focus is late april of 2014. After only a month i started to notice that when i would accelerate after stopping for a light or sign, my car would do this "puttering" thing. Then i got caught in rush hour driving home and wow, anytime i would start to accelerate it felt like i was driving a manual for the first time. I called ford and they said that my car was still "learning how to drive" and that once i…
ODI 10618990
Power Train
My issue which i consider a safety issue is with the transmission, just a few days after purchasing the car i happened to be driving in stop & go traffic on the baltimore beltway and that is when i first experienced the transmission issue. The issue is that when you slow the car down to almost a complete stop (but do not come to a complete stop) and you try to accelerate the cars transmission starts making a…
ODI 10611416