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
Harsh jerking and shuddering when accelerating. Ford has a recall on the transmission for this problem, yet they refused to fix mine because its 65000 miles. Was never told about this when i got the car (~35000) - would have fixed sooner if i was. Got clutch replaced months ago, fixed this for a little, now the problem is back.
ODI 11150311
Power Train
Vehicle "shudders" excessively upon acceleration after a stop. Stalled acceleration that almost lead to crash.taken to ford dealership and told that the dual clutch on the transmission needs to be replaced at 63,000 miles
ODI 11154756
Power Train
A letter addressed to president trump expressing concerns regarding the defective transmission in her 2014 ford focus. *as *js
ODI 11144328
Power Train
Constant shuddering when accelerating . The whole car shakes and feels like the engine is about to fall out. Ford double clutch transmission on 2014 ford focus needs to be recalled.
ODI 11141038
Power Train · Steering
Transmission gave out while driving on the highway. Had towed to dealership, who repaired with the same parts. The vehicle repair was completed and broke down with the same issue after driving 50 ft. Until today, the transmission is unpredictable and unsafe, and now the power steering assist went out, luckily i just got off the highway and back to work when this occurred. I've seem numerous reports on both of these…
ODI 11144872
Engine · Power Train · Steering
Driving and vehicle completely shutdown after a loud crunching noise coming from the front of car. A bunch of codes flashed across the dash . Vehicle wouldn't start. Had to tow it home. The transmission light stays on now when i turn key on.
ODI 11139136
Fuel/Propulsion System · Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
When trying to accelerate, the vehicle will make a sort of stuttering, or have a delay in acceleration. Sometimes i notice the rpms increasing without reason, almost as if it skips shifting maybe or has a delayed shift? I have not tried in "sport" mode to see if manually shifting solves the problem. I also have not been able to identify any other common things, such as a certain fuel level, internal or external…
ODI 11139576
Power Train
My 2014 ford focus has the worst shudder and shake when starting out from a stop the the whole vehicle shakes and shudders like the wheels are going to come off. Once you get up to speed it normalizes but as accelerating it is just a paint shaker of a car. I have had my car in 7 times for the transmission clutch problems. It has been replaced 3 times. Twice before the initial warranty was up and then again last year…
ODI 11133404
Fuel/Propulsion System · Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
Not sure why but car studurds going in to 1st gear and 2nd. Fuel for this vehicle is consumed very fast.
ODI 11258647
Fuel/Propulsion System · Power Train
The recall that hasn't been satisfied as of yet regarding the cpv has caused major issues with my car yet i can't get it fixed as the dealer replied saying it wasn't available yet when the recall was october 2019. I also believe i've had a faulty transmission and yet the dealer has also said they couldn't do anything about it.
ODI 11209222
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 ford focus. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: (number not assigned yet) regarding the power train. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. Bill collins ford lincoln of louisville ([redacted], louisville, ky 40218, [redacted]) was contacted and confirmed that the parts were not available for the recall…
ODI 11154771
Power Train
Continuous problems with tcm module and replacement of clutch disk assembly on 2014 ford focus. When these components go bad, the vehicle will have a shuttering sensation as if the vehicle does not want to go. The issue was so bad that it left my daughter stranded. We purchased the vehicle used in august 2015. Since purchased the vehicle has been back to the same dealership we purchased from 5 times for the problems…
ODI 11152971
Power Train · Seat Belts
I bought the car in march of 2018 with 34,600 miles. It was shifting oddly when i purchased the car, called the dealership value motors in new orleans, lawhere it was purchased. He said that it was normal due to the transmission type. A few weeks later i pulled the carfax report and saw that my transmission was serviced for the transmission control module.. While accelerating from a complete stop, the vehicle jerk…
ODI 11132742
Power Train
My 2014 ford focus is exhibiting a transmission problem such that it does not accelerate when the throttle is pressed. It has excessive 'shudder' from the clutch engagement and will lurch or fail to accelerate when moving from a stop sign, or when making low-speed movements. This represents a safety concern as it may fail to accelerate when merging, entering traffic or making evasive maneuvers. The problem is…
ODI 11149994
Power Train
I purchased the vehicle used in august 2017 with 42k miles on it. The vehicle after driving it for a few weeks noticed a shudder in low speeds. I contacted a friend who was an automotive technician he made me aware of the issue with this type vehicle and how it would be covered under a recall. I went forward and had the clutch and training module replaced under the warranty. Twelve months later i start experiencing…
ODI 11151915
Fuel/Propulsion System · Power Train
Vehicle stalled while driving 60 mph causing a skid. Then, would not restart. Luckily, control was barely maintained and no one was injured
ODI 11185657
Electronic Stability Control · Fuel/Propulsion System · Power Train
Car started stuttering power with in 3 months of having it. Jerks and hesitates when accelerating. Clutch assembly has been replaced 3 times. Car only has 30,000 miles. Sept of 2018 while crossing bridge without any warning car just stopped in mid drive! Very scary! Towed to ford. Was charged for some malfunction??!! Car is still shuttering and has difficulty getting to speed. Filed complaint with ford back in 2016…
ODI 11143770
Engine · Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 ford focus. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled in the middle of traffic. The vehicle was pulled over to the road shoulder. After the contact added fuel to the vehicle, the body of the vehicle shook violently. Also, the vehicle accelerated on its own and the check engine indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to north side ford ([redacted], san antonio, tx 78216, [redacted])…
ODI 11181081
Electrical System · Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 ford focus. The contact stated that the transmission was faulty and the vehicle would not shift into drive or reverse. The vehicle would also shudder and hesitate while driving. Furthermore, the battery was faulty and the check engine indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to terry hendricks ford ([redacted], archbold, oh 43502, [redacted]) where it was diagnosed that a new clutch…
ODI 11184896
Power Train
Car shudders and feels like transmission problems. Replaced clutch under warranty at 31,000 miles and now at 75,000 is is gone again. Over $1,200 repair not covered by ford.
ODI 11129322
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 ford focus. When attempting to accelerate from a stop, the vehicle shuddered, hesitated, and vibrated. The vehicle was taken to thayer ford (18039 n. Dixie hwy, boiling green, oh) where it was diagnosed that the clutch and seal kit needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact indicated that the clutch and inner input shaft seals were previously replaced and the…
ODI 11152384
Power Train
The transmission clutches slip so bad in these automatic transmissions. When you pull across an intersection sometimes it don't catch and it hesitates. You don't know if it's going to stall or not. It's worse on stop and go traffic. I was told the clutches are under extended warranty from a lawsuit. My vehicle was made on 9/24/2013. Supposedly the cutoff date was june of that year. These cars are faulty. I pulled…
ODI 11129287
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 ford focus. While attempting to accelerate from a stop, the vehicle failed to respond. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The contact stated that the vehicle returned to normal within thirty seconds. The contact also stated that the failure occurred for approximately six months. The vehicle was taken to the dealer (lookout ford, 5557 us-70, morehead city, nc 28557) where it was…
ODI 11123310
Power Train
Bought car new. Auto trans clutch assembly had to be replaced at 40,000 miles in july 2017. Took back to dealership in august 2018 because part faulty again. Dealer wants me to pay $1,200. Ford will not cover the replacement.
ODI 11129077
Power Train
Vehicle "shudders" excessively upon acceleration after a stop. Stalled acceleration that almost lead to crash.taken to ford dealership and told that the dual clutch on the transmission needs to be replaced at 80,000 miles
ODI 11155332