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
My ford focus transmission has been acting strangely. It does not accelerate smoothly. It continually feels underpowered as if it is going to stall or stop moving forward. At times, it seems to have trouble moving up hills. Problem occurs while car is moving. The service engine light came on and the dealer said it was the transmission clutch assembly.
ODI 11234546
Fuel/Propulsion System · Power Train
Tcm and fuel system purge valve are both recalled on this vehicle , i have taken it to ford 6 times in a year for this issue, they tell me its not affected but it is according to your website and my car has all the symptoms of it, itll loose power on the interstate and then after i get it restarted i can make it 2 miles and it does it again, it is a death trap.
ODI 11251926
Power Train
While leaving work, i was backing up in the parking lot and the transmission shuttered very badly and even as i had my brakes applied it lurched several feet almost colliding with a garbage dumpster.
ODI 11232401
Power Train
Shuttering when shifting gears. Car was at about 6000 miles on the odometer when it started.
ODI 11235179
Power Train
7/15 while approaching a stop sign off of highway cline my ford focus sounded like it was downshifting as i had my brakes applied with smooth pressure throughout but as the car downshifted again it launched me into a 4 way intersection almost causing a major accident.
ODI 11232396
Power Train
7/15 driving north bound on cline (highway) and while my ford focus slipping out of drive in to neutral. Couldn't get my car to respond at all or get back in drive so i pulled off to the shoulder
ODI 11232392
Power Train
Dual clutch system, loss of power when trying to accelerate, shuddering when slowing down. Rolling backward when accelerating after stop on incline. Have had three replacements and brought in for fourh time only to be told its normal.
ODI 11232102
Power Train
My 2014 ford focus has had several instances where i have had to press the accelerator multiple times to even get it to move but on sunday july 14th, 2019 at about 2:30 in the afternoon i was crossing an intersection in downtown apex nc and my car just stopped and wouldn't go. It continually kept revving up and wouldn't go anywhere! I had a 6 month old as well as my 2 year old son in my backseat and traffic was…
ODI 11232476
Power Train · Unknown Or Other
Since owning this vehicle brand new, there have been consistent transmission issues. While the vehicle is in motion, regardless of speed, it feels like it slips into neutral gear even though it is an automatic. We have to pull over as quick as we can to avoid getting hit by other moving vehicles. Our vehicle has been back to the dealership numerous times for this issue to where they have replaced parts related to…
ODI 11232359
Power Train
On my way to work i was taking a left turn onto the highway. In doing so, the car cut power causing the cars behind me to almost hit the back of the car at about 40 miles and hour. This is a very unsafe vehicle, i am waiting for the day someone isn't paying attention when the transmission fails to perform in a usual manor and i, or someone else in the car, is seriously injured.
ODI 11232240
Power Train · Unknown Or Other
My car was not accelerating and a message about the transmission came up. The car would not turn back on and i can't reverse or drive.
ODI 11231631
Power Train
My 2014 focus has been sent to ford 3 times since i purchased it new in 2014 for for transmission issues. Three times, i have lost all power in the vehicle and have had to coast to a stop. Two of those times i was able to restart the vehicle and continue driving, the other time the vehicle had to be towed to the dealership for a repair. Each time this happened i went to the dealership and was told that the issue was…
ODI 11231284
Power Train
I was coming home on thursday night in dark july 11,2019 and my car was trying cut off. I was able make it in yard. I told my mom she thought i was out of gas. I had over half tank.so mom said let's drive it to store. We crank up it wouldn't go in reverse. The next morning i call trophy ford and told them.i would be bring it in if it would go in reverse. Ok so it did but kept trying cut off a car almost hit me as i…
ODI 11231637
Electrical System · Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 ford focus. While driving 20-30 mph, the instrument cluster gauges fluctuated and the vehicle lunged forward. The contact stated that the hill assist and abs warning indicators illuminated and the instrument cluster became inoperable. The contact stated that the vehicle had not experienced the failures prior to being repaired per nhtsa campaign number: 13v523000 (power train). Castle ford…
ODI 11231380
Power Train
Having problems with transmission. Clutch would chatter, shudder and slip. Transmission control module was reprogrammed on: 6/15/2015, and 2/01/2016. After that action the clutch was replaced on 2/16/2018. While turning into traffic the transmission would sometimes slip and not get the car up to speed. When the engine is turned off the clutch shudders off.
ODI 11231155
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System · Power Train
This car hesitates and jerks from a stopped position. There is a rattle as the car starts moving. On two occasions, while merging uphill into traffic, the car stalled. On several other occasions, it came close to stalling. I've taken it to the dealer several times over the years and they tell me there is nothing wrong. When i get the car back from being repaired, the 'check engine' light comes back on after a week…
ODI 11230978
Power Train
Extreme shuttering coming from the transmission, first gear slips, sucking cares the worst and slips the most and struggles to get the third gear. The gear slip every time you come from stop to go, and second gear such the worst again but worse when you're turning
ODI 11234709
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 ford focus. The contact stated that the vehicle shuttered whenever the gears were shifted. When the contact depressed the accelerator pedal, the pedal would not let up easily. The vehicle was driven to autonation (20777 katy fwy, katy, tx 77450, [redacted]) where the contact was informed that the vehicle was out of warranty; therefore, they would not service the vehicle. The manufacturer…
ODI 11232492
Power Train
Transmission keeps going into fault mode, randomly does not appear to be in a gear at all. Does this at intersections, driveways, and while regular driving, out of nowhere. Do not know what the cause this however it is a very big safety issue with children in the car. It is not safe to drive like this.
ODI 11230879
Fuel/Propulsion System · Power Train
Tcm recall purchased vehicle may 2016. Through 3 years of ownership, vehicle was taken to beach ford approx. 3x for regular service including oil change and air filter. While vehicle was at beach ford, i requested service department check the transmission/dual clutch mechanism due to noticeable stuttering while driving. At the time of receiving vehicle back, i was told that the transmission was fine each time.…
ODI 11234806
Power Train
Transmission jumps in and out with a clunking when starting off at a red light
ODI 11234585
Power Train
Car shudders and shakes while taking off from a light and acts like it is slipping in between 2 and third gears . Makes stopping and starting or entering a highway very dangerous . Seems thisnproblem is an on going one with this year model ford .
ODI 11229590
Power Train
The faulty transmission cause clutches to run out that may cause the car to stall. I have 2 clutch replaced by new car warranty. Last diagnostic showed that i need to change clutches again but my new car warranty is expired. Since the transmission is defective clutches should be changed periodically, probably every 5k - 12k miles. For some reason ford didn't include my car under 14m01 warranty extension. I do risk…
ODI 11229554
Power Train
I was going down the road and went to slow down to turn and the transmission wouldn't go back into gear. I just had another transmission put in and the very next day an alert popped up on my dash saying transmission fault service now. When i took it back to the mechanic shop they said that the issue wasn't my transmission itself and that it was a communication issue between the pcm and the tcm. Overall this car has…
ODI 11229196
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 ford focus. When the vehicle was placed in reverse, it moved forward instead of backwards. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The contact stated that the accelerator pedal was slow to respond. Also, when the vehicle accelerated, it would not move forward. The contact took the vehicle to jordan ford (13010 ih 35 n, san antonio, tx 78233, [redacted]) where it was diagnosed that…
ODI 11232513