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
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 ford focus. After attempting to drive, the vehicle reached first and second gear, stalled, but continued to roll. The dealer was notified of the failure and stated that the vehicle was operating as designed. The contact mentioned that the failure was progressing and felt unsafe driving the vehicle. The failure mileage was 40.
ODI 10928525
Power Train
Between first and second the gear the car shudders while trying to shift resulting in loss of power, no acceleration control, and discomfort. This is a major safety issue that has not been addressed by ford. They continue to say that it is supposed to be like that but did not inform me when i purchased the vehicle that it would do this.
ODI 10840418
Engine · Power Train · Service Brakes
I bought my car new back in feburary 2014. It does all kinds of things!! It does not shift right. It jerks, slips, revs high. If you need to accelerate it doesn't ever gear down correctly, either too much or not enough. It has completely stalled at intersections and would not move. It would not even rev up. I had to have it towed. It has accelerated into traffic at a red light, twice!! And each time did not have…
ODI 10639486
Power Train · Suspension
The transmission hesitates when stopped then to accelerate. It has caused me to almost have a few accidents. The front suspension makes noises . Ford can't seem to fix either issue. I know a lot of other focus owners are having issues.
ODI 10824623
Power Train
2014 ford focus with auto transmission. This problem started from day 1 when i bought it and continues to present. Car shudders under slow acceleration - like from a stop or slowly going over speed bumps or after making a turn or going slow in school zone or going slow in any speed restricted area. It is almost like someone that is learning how to start out from a stop with a manual transmission (feels like gas,…
ODI 10785443
Power Train
My 2014 ford focus has a 6-speed transmission that lurches and/or shudders and/or hesitates when trying to slowly accelerate - almost like someone driving a stick shift that never has one before. This happens if you are stopped and try to very slowly accelerate - could easily cause an accident while creeping up to whatever may be in front of you. Or - it happens if you are going at a slower rate (less than about 15…
ODI 10630490
Power Train
Transmission slippage, bucking, kicking, jerking, rough engagement, sudden acceleration, delay in downshifts, shuddering and delayed acceleration. *tr
ODI 10712496
Power Train
When you step on the gas the car hesitates then makes a grinding sound and lurches as the transmission engages. The problem has existed since we purchased the car its been in the shop multiple times, each time we get it back the problem still exists. This is completely unacceptable as we use it for a drivers education car!! The dealership was aware of this problem and they are just as culpable as for is for putting…
ODI 10628830
Power Train
I immediately noticed that the car seemed to be slipping gears/transmission. I put the car in reverse and it acted like the emergency brake was on and it wasn't. When accelerating the car hesitates, shutters, slips gears and stalls. I have had the car completely stall out in drive and in reverse. I'm afraid to pull out into traffic unless it is completely clear. I called about the issue and was told that it had to…
ODI 10640268
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 ford focus. The contact stated that while accelerating after a stop sign, the vehicle jerked violently without warning. The failure recurred on numerous occasions. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the transmission needed to be reset. The vehicle was not repaired. The vin was unavailable. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure…
ODI 10627210
Engine And Engine Cooling · Power Train
Transmission constantly shudders and grinds. Tries to shift gears when in cruise control. Engine tried to stall. Very loud metallic noise. Returned car to dealership in february and was told it was all normal. Second time i was given a piece of paper explaining "normal" noises. None of which my car was making. Third time they re-programmed the transmission. Car is being taken back to dealership for same problems…
ODI 10627639
Power Train
Upon launch of vehicle, the dps6 transmission shudders violently leaving me and my occupants prone to danger. The car is undrivable for the 1st 3 seconds you apply the gas. This issue, even after their initial "fix" has done this from mile #01. 90,000 miles, 5 years, safety of everyone driving these vehicles is compromised daily.
ODI 11230950
Power Train
Car stutters and almost stalls out when starting from a complete stop. The problem is worse the hotter the temperature (ie 90 to 100degs bad stutters). *tr
ODI 10631338
Power Train
The transmission in my 2014 focus skips/hesitates/grinds!!! When i go to accelerate at low speeds my transmission will skip and cause the car to buck and when i go to accelerate to get to a higher speed the engine will rev out but the car does not move. This can be a serious problem when trying to accelerate onto a highway. My overall satisfaction with this car is if had to go buy another commuter car... I would not…
ODI 10717599
Power Train
2014 ford focus transmission noise, 38,000 miles. Car has a grinding noise at low speeds ( under 40 mph ) car will lurch forward unexpectedly cause loss of control. Car will roll backwards while the transmission is in the drive position on an incline. Very concerned with the safety of this vehicle. Not to mention the resale /trade in value of this car is declining with every bad report issued. I would like to see…
ODI 10633451
Electrical System · Power Train
Vehicle is equipped with ford's 'automatic/manual hybrid' transmission. Vehicle began stuttering about a month after purchasing. Purchased vehicle brand new in january with 44 miles on it. When accelerating from full stop, vehicle shudders as if there were issues with the air intake, fuel, or transmission. Took vehicle back to two separate ford dealerships (including where vehicle was purchased) and was told that…
ODI 10649455
Power Train · Steering
Transmission jerks and grinds at 2200rpm in first gear, grinding noise while going up hills, transmission shakes and jerks when shifting from first to second, very rough and unpredictable shifts, shifts into higher gears way to soon then will downshift or go into neutral, hesitation and vibration from launch, transmission slips at random and will not downshift , transmission surges under acceleration ....steering…
ODI 10609488
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 ford focus. The contact stated while driving various speeds, the vehicle hesitated. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for diagnosis. The mechanic informed that the vehicle functioned as designed. The manufacturer was notified of the issue. The approximate failure mileage was 35,000.
ODI 10631018
Power Train
Since i have had my 2014 ford focus it has had major automatic transmission issues. While driving at slow speeds, the transmission will over rev the engine, and this sometimes makes the vehicle unsafe when braking. The car will roll back on hills, and it often makes a strange rattling noise from under the car while the car is trying to change gears, the shift points are not where you suspect them to be, and will…
ODI 10681932
Power Train
After purchasing this car brand new from a ford dealer in dayton, oh in december 2013, i have experienced a violent shudder of the car when initially accelerating from a stopped position. I went back to the dealership after 1,500 and was told that this is normal for this car and that not to worry about it. I currently have 94,000 miles on the car and have returned to the dealership every 10-15k to inquire of a fix…
ODI 11232355
Power Train
I have a 2014 ford focus se hatchback. It was bought brand new in august 2013 and paid in full. I was back at the dealership at less than 15,000 miles because of the grinding, stalling, hesitations, and jerking coming from the transmission while driving, stopping, and acceleration. My clutch has been replaced twice and i have been back to the dealership countless times, for a "computer reset". The jerking,…
ODI 10854958
Power Train
The shuddering clutch/transmission issue seems to come standard with these cars. I bought a 2013 titanium for my wife and i and we both immediately noticed the shuddering on take-offs. We were told by the dealer that the shuddering is caused by our method of driving, and were actually told to accelerate more from stops. We were told that this car is like having a manual transmission and has to be driven similar,…
ODI 10644088
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 ford focus. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to the dealer several times due to a clutch assembly failure. The transmission jerked when the vehicle was started, and the vehicle lunged forward while at a stop and on a hill. The vehicle was taken to the dealer twice to service the vehicle for two different recall remedies, which failed to remedy the failures. The contact later…
ODI 10916493
Power Train
Every time i have to take it back to dealer for transmission repair or recall its worse than before they worked on it. Every time i take off it jumps & jerks, every time i remove my foot from accelerator it down shifts.
ODI 10914898
Power Train
When accelerating from a stop vehicle shutters, grinds and jolts forward. When turning a loud grinding noise comes from the transmission. After taking the car to the dealership the problem is still not fixed. I have been waiting for the parts to come in for two months. I am concerned for the safety and drivability of the vehicle. *tr
ODI 10691349