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
Car has had hesitation and rough idling... Car was taken in to dealer to have issues with recall 18s32 fixed. For some reason.. No parts (including cpv valve or eev canister) were replaced. After a day of getting the car back, the engine stalled and would not restart. Different dealer is stating the starter needs to be replaced for almost 800.00. Customer service at ford has been of no help and for some reason i am…
ODI 11242414
Power Train
Dps6 transmission is unreliable and vehicle is unsafe to drive due to inconsistent vehicle response when pushing accelerator pedal and ford cannot correct the recurring problem. The problems have occurred many times since we took delivery of the new vehicle in feb, 2014. Vehicle has been to dealership 9 times for shuttering/shaking, no response when pushing accelerator pedal, surging forward several seconds after…
ODI 11232069
Power Train
We test drove ford focus 2014 se with 50k miles at the dodge dealer in clermont gotta. The transmission shuttered when going uphill and turning left with 4 passengers. When pointed out to the dealer, they said it was fine. Just heavy load going up hill and turning. We drove the car 2000 miles and the transmission got worse. Ford dealer said they'd repaired the transmission clutches on many of these focus automatic…
ODI 11300364
Power Train
Tl* the contact's mother owns a 2014 ford focus. While the contact's mother was driving 40 mph, the vehicle stalled and the check engine warning indicator illuminated. The driver was able to park the vehicle on the side of the road. The driver attempted to shift into reverse, but the vehicle failed to move backwards. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The dealer and…
ODI 11228707
Power Train
The transmission in the car is jerking when below 10mph and acts as if it is slipping. After research, this seems to be a common problem in low mileage vehicles of this type. Safety issue when at stop lights and when accelerating from a stop. Afraid to take vehicle on road.
ODI 11228570
Power Train
While in accelerating vehicle stalls and trembles before making a lot noise and then it accelerates. Yesterday the vehicle started decreasing spontaneously when shifting gear. It feels like the transmission wants to fall of the car, it lit the check engine sign, the millage on it is 60675. I've taken it to the dealership and have had the clutch replaced twice. Also every 3 to 5 months i also have to go under the car…
ODI 11228568
Engine · Power Train
When shifting down from drive to park, my shift gets stuck in neutral or when i am shifting from park to reverse, i am unable to move the car into another gears. When i am at a stop light and the light turns green my car seems to stalls to take off. When i drive down the street the car acts like it wants to shut off. A ford truck almost hit me because the light was already green and my car stalled and would not go.…
ODI 11223051
Power Train
2014 ford focus. Consumer writes in regards to issues with the transmission. *ld *js
ODI 11222179
Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
My ford focus would rev up and down.... And when i would hit a speed over 50 mph i couldn't press the gas anymore. I would have to coast to the side of the road because my gas pedal wouldn't take me anywhere. The last time it happened, i almost died. I was pulling out of the gym parking lot and it started acting up again and it stalled in the middle of the road with on coming traffic. The car will stay on but when…
ODI 11244717
Power Train
Transmission was jerking like a manual when shifting our 2014 ford focus with 47,706 miles. Took to local dealership and they told me i was out of warranty. Read an article about and extended warranty for such an issue. I am attaching my invoice for repairs.
ODI 11243918
Electrical System · Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
In the course of less than a month, the car's problem progressed from intermittent starting issues that left me stranded to a full-on failure of the transmission control system. The clutch of the vehicle had been replaced and the transmission repaired in june 2018. On may 30th, 2019, the car was taken in due to transmission starting issues. The lights would turn on when turning the key, but the engine would not…
ODI 11222487
Power Train
The transmission is known to be faulty. Mine studders when going from first to second when taking off from a stop like someone who can't drive a manual. My 01 focus is a manual. It has slipped out of gear multiple times on me and friends driving it in intersections, and highways. The car is 5 years old. Should not have these problems. I fear it will wnd up causing harm to myself or others. It needs to be addressed…
ODI 11232275
Engine · Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 ford focus. The contact stated that the vehicle shuttered, jerked, and failed to shift in and out of gear. The vehicle was slow to change gears at any given point without warning. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start and failed to shift into reverse several times intermittently. In addition, the malfunction indicator lamp flashed. The vehicle was towed to david stanley ford…
ODI 11232207
Power Train
Transmission slips and stopped working. Software has been updated/reloaded 4 times. Replaced control module. Fixed clutches
ODI 11254489
Power Train
We have the titanium version in the hatchback. We purchased the vehicle new and to date have had 11 clutches replaced by the dealership. The car keeps hesitating when starting to move, then chatters between lower gears. This issue started 1 month after purchasing new and has been an ongoing battle.
ODI 11219318
Power Train
I was turning to the right when my vehicle stalled, my rpms went real high and then the vehicle engaged into the next gear resulting in a jolt forward. When the vehicle stalled the car was almost hit from behind by other car, luckily i was turning and car proceeded to move forward.
ODI 11218597
Fuel/Propulsion System · Power Train
I have had multiple incidents with my 2014 ford focus related to the faulty transmission. Besides rough shifting and lots of shuddering over the years, my car has completely stalled on me while in motion, driving on the highway 2 different times. I lost the ability to accelerate while going more than 65 miles per hour, and i had to coast through high-speed traffic to get to the shoulder (both times). The first time…
ODI 11232285
Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
I was sitting at a stop light and when the light turned green my car wouldn't move, looked down at the spot on the dash where it says what gear you are in and it was flashing. Finally got the car to move into a parking lot. I has it looked at and they said it was fixed. The next day i was driving and it started slipping gears.
ODI 11233969
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System · Power Train
While driving my 2014 ford focus on the highway, the car almost stalled during a backup in traffic. While normal driving the car lost power and the rpm gauge started dropping as the accelerator was been depressed further. While traffic to overtake on the highway the car actually slowed down while trying to go faster. The car behave like the transmission is having problems switching to lower gears.
ODI 11218018
Power Train
Well first gear to 2 gear have sifting problem car only 65k i need get repair this car have alot off recalll pls i need get repair my email adres [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). *tt
ODI 11218678
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 ford focus. The contact stated that the vehicle shut down while driving on the freeway. The service and check engine warning indicators illuminated and the rpms revved. The vehicle slowed down and the contact merged onto an emergency exit. The vehicle was towed to atchinson ford ([redacted], belleville, mi 48111). The dealer stated that they would have their transmission specialist…
ODI 11217583
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 ford focus. While driving various speeds, the gears would not switch properly and the vehicle would not accelerate properly. Also, on several occasions, the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was taken to blake fulenwider ford (115 w houston st, beeville, tx 78102) where it was diagnosed that the transmission control module was faulty and needed to be reprogrammed. The vehicle was not repaired.…
ODI 11223113
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 ford focus. While accelerating from a stop, the accelerator pedal was depressed; however, the vehicle failed to respond. The contact stated that the vehicle hesitated once the accelerator pedal was depressed. The vehicle was taken to magic city ford lincoln (located at [redacted] ne, roanoke, va 24016, [redacted]) where it was diagnosed that there was internal clutch failure in the…
ODI 11218954
Power Train
Vehicle has a strong shudder when accelerating from a stop or from low speeds. Gaudin ford in las vegas told me the 2014 focus has a problem with their clutch that causes the shuddering. I had the clutch replaced at 7500 miles. The shudder came back at 55000 miles and is getting worse now at 75,000 miles. There is a recall for this exact problem for the same year make and model but for some reason my vin isn't…
ODI 11210843
Power Train
Beginning in 2017, as i was on my way to work and stopped at a stop light on a city street, the light turned green and i pressed the gas pedal. After the rpm meter was passed "2" the car jerked back and slowed down for a few seconds then went back to the previous speed. This continuously happened every time i would press the gas petal to speed up for several days. I took the car in a mechanic shop and my car was no…
ODI 11235119