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
When i first bought car at the end of march, the vehicle would sometimes jerk at low speeds. Almost like a stick shift that was improperly shifted. This would happen even in reverse. And sometimes i can push the accelerator and the car would not move and then lurch forward. But this was an infrequent occurrence. I went on vacation last week (9-5 to 9-13) and drove the vehicle 2000 miles round trip. While driving i…
ODI 10637121
Engine · Power Train
Jerking upon gears changing.. Grinding sound upon acceleration and when turning left. Took it to the dealership, they determined at 900 miles the car needed a new clutch. This was replaced thinking it would fix the shifting issues and the grinding noise. The grinding noise came back yesterday as well as the car trying to cut off and idling very low at stop signs/stop lights.. The grinding continued through 3rd gear.…
ODI 10586228
Power Train
Consistent grinding noise at about 2000rmp 2 or 3 gear with decrease in power. Ford says this is normal. Loss of acceleration can not be safe. *tr
ODI 10606212
Power Train
Since new, this car surges, jumps, and stalls for several seconds when starting from stop. It does not do it all the time but occasionally. This is especially dangerous when entering fast moving highway traffic. The car has stalled several times in the last 3 years almost causing an accident when entering fast moving traffic from a stopped position. I believe several models of the 2014 fords have this problem. It…
ODI 10948640
Power Train
My car jerks and jumps everytime i take off, from a driveway, stop sign, stop light, etc. Feels as though the transmission has a default, like it is going to fall out . I checked, there are no recalls, when i have it serviced, i bring it to their attention. They just tell me there are recalls. When i tell them i have never received a notice, they respond, you will. I feel i am ignored. This has been going on since,…
ODI 10850127
Power Train
Transmission grinds and shudders starting from 0 mph, into second gear, and also sometimes into third gear. This is not a safe transmission.. The problem is only getting worse, and i can't imagine what the transmission will feel and sound like at 2,000 miles.. *tr
ODI 10578146
Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 ford focus. While driving at 5 mph, the vehicle jerked. In addition, the accelerator was depressed and the vehicle accelerated in excess. The vehicle was taken to a dealer multiple times who diagnosed that the software needed to be updated. The vehicle was repaired however, the failure recurred on numerous occasions. The contact stated that while at a stop light, the contact depressed the…
Crash reported
ODI 10748670
Power Train
The car's transmission has acted up almost since the very beginning when i purchased the vehicle. This was my very first brand new car and was unaware of the car sounds and how it feels when driving it. However, a problem in the transmission started getting more noticeable as time passed by, suddenly it would slip and hesitate at low speeds. I couldn't believe it since i've had the car for only a few months. I…
ODI 10703751
Engine · Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
The transmission sputters when taking off from a dead stop. At a constant speed the car shifts into a higher or lower gear. Noises are made grinding noises when changing from 1-2-3 gears. *tr
ODI 10639469
Engine · Power Train
This vehicle has driven erratically since i picked up the car at the end of march 2014. The vehicle sometimes idles rough especially when engine is cold. The automatic transmission shifts erratically and is not smooth. It drives very jerky and sometimes feels like it is bouncing at low speeds. Car will lurch forward or backward after stopping, which is a safety issue at stop lights/signs and in parking lots. I love…
ODI 10595416
Power Train
Transmission problems since the day i purchased it(3/31/2014). It hesitates from a dead stop or in motion, shutters when accelerating from a stop. Slips out of gear from a dead stop or in motion. After i brought it in for a recall (1/18/2017) it now slips out of gear and dealer says it needs a new clutch for $2,000 when it did not have that issue before the recall. I drive 95% highway. Car has 76,000 miles on it.…
ODI 10995584
Power Train
I have the same issue as everyone else with the stuttering shifting. I complained about it within a day of first purchasing the vehicle and was told that is how the car is supposed to shift, they would not even look at it. I was told that i just have to accelerate through it. I have learned not to put myself in a position where this may threaten an accident for me but it is still a huge safety concern where i have…
ODI 10640800
Electrical System · Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 ford focus. While the accelerator pedal was depressed, the vehicle failed to accelerate without warning. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was serviced twice under warranty and repaired per tsb: 13-6-10; however, the remedy failed. The vin was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 14v495000 (electrical system). The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage…
ODI 10969476
Power Train
When moving from a complete stop or rolling slowly the car shakes, makes grinding noises; vehicle hesitates and vibrates also the transmission does not shifting properly. I am worried when i try to merge onto a highway from a side road, what is this car going to do. Is it going to throw its fit and hesitate and shake or is it going to move somewhat smoothly. I never know how the car will act. I do not believe this…
ODI 10681777
Power Train
When i accelerate the car shakes because the transmission does not want to shift. I understand it is a duel clutch system but it shouldn't shake the whole care and hesitate to shift. I have taken the car back numerous times and they said they fixed the problem but a day later the problem comes back. Now there is a grinding noise i hear all the time when i'm driving. I also filed a lemon law and they said it does not…
ODI 10651373
Power Train
On several occasions (while pulling into traffic). From a stop the transmission revs but car will not accelerate. This is a safety issue that needs to be addressed. This car was purchased new for my daughter so she would have a safe reliable vehicle to drive to school. A transmission causing a loss of acceleration while in normal driving conditions is not safe or reliable. *tr
ODI 10703433
Power Train
I purchased this car new and the transmission has had issues from day one. Transmission chatters, surges, and jumps out of gear and then bangs back in sitting still or driving. The vehicle only has 21k miles on it. They have done numerous updates to make them work properly and they still don't work. I am 61 years old and have been a car enthusiast my whole life and this is the most dangerous transmission i've ever…
ODI 11234929
Power Train
I started hearing a weird noise from the front end of my car. It's like a grinding noise...sounds like aluminum cans being crushed. Doesn't matter where i drive it, flat surface or uphill it makes the same noise.this happens between 18 to 21 mph. Also, after i make a full stop it would skid, sometimes shakes even just a little tap on the gas pedal. It's dangerous enough that i almost hit a car in front of me.…
ODI 10597249
Power Train
Two weeks after i bought this car i noticed it jumps and stutters feels like the emergency brake is on when taking off. After being in the shop twice and having the clutches replaced it has now started doing it again and it has only been a week. Its really scary when you are driving down the road and need to go and the car wont go because the transmission. *tr
ODI 10593488
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 ford focus. The contact stated that while accelerating from a red light at 4 mph, the vehicle jerked forward as the clutch slipped. The vehicle was taken to ramsey ford located at [redacted], rising sun, md 21911 where it was diagnosed that the clutch had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The failure recurred two more times. The vehicle was taken to ramsey ford…
ODI 11001406
Power Train
I slowed down to make a left turn across a traffic lane and the transmission would not work. It finally kicked in and i barely missed being struck by an oncoming car though i had plenty of space originally. These vehicles are dangerous as the transmission is unpredictable. I have repeatedly had similar issues since this time but ford tells me this is 'normal' behavior. Someone is going to get killed in these cars.…
ODI 10606335
Power Train
When making turns, driving uphill or accelerating, the car makes a grinding noise. I also noticed my car jolting forward at times or making a sound like i'm stuck in gear while driving. I called the dealership and they said it was the clutches slipping. After the fix, my ( i believe my transmission) car is still jumping. This has serious repercussions, especially in traffic when it is stop and go. When in traffic,…
ODI 10609177
Power Train
2014 ford focus. Consumer writes in regards to vehicle transmission shutters on acceleration. *smd *js
ODI 10929050
Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 ford focus. While driving approximately 10 mph and engaging the brakes, the vehicle suddenly accelerated without warning. The failure occurred four times. The dealer was unable to locate the cause of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired and the manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 15. Updated 11/21/14*cn the consumer also experienced a…
ODI 10638726
Power Train
When stopped upon acceleration the clutch slips/chatter occurs especially when engine/drivetrain warm. Problem becomes worse in warmer weather and more consistent.
ODI 10731806