2014 Ford Focus Vehicle Speed Control Problems
- 127
- 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 127 stored complaint records:
- 11 indicate a crash
- 2 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- failure mileage · 15 records
- accelerator pedal · 13 records
- engine light · 10 records
- pedal depressed · 10 records
- notified failure · 9 records
- without warning · 8 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 68 |
| 60–100k mi | 24 |
| 30–60k mi | 15 |
| 100–150k mi | 4 |
| 150–400k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Engine · Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
Every time i put the car in drive and start to go between 5-10 mph the car begins to stutter. Its getting progressively worse everytime i drive the vehicle. I've taken it to the shop 2-3 times already and they have only put a "bandaid" on the situation. They have only reset the transmission computer back to its default settings. I am wanting something to be repaired - actually replaced under my warranty. *tr
ODI 10617698
Electronic Stability Control · Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
Since since bought this car brand-new in 2014 there has been a grinding stuttering shaking and jerking of the transmission when in motion. This happens whether the car is on the highway or at a low rate of speed but mostly when driving forward from park. Ford attempted to upgrade the software to the transmission several times which has never worked. This is a known issue to ford and they are claiming that it is a…
ODI 10909748
Vehicle Speed Control
The car shutters at every push of the gas, i have taken into the ford dealership and they keep telling me that it's a european transmission and it's going to do that, there have been several time when i have come close to someone hitting me because it shutters so bad and then decreases in speed. If i had know when i bought this car that it did this then i would of never bought it. *tr
ODI 10712410
Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 ford focus. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 30 mph, the vehicle began to jerk and make an abnormal noise. In addition, the vehicle failed to accelerate when the accelerator pedal was depressed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.
ODI 10806431
Engine · Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
Takata recall - i have been experiencing jerking and stuttering with my vehicle since i purchased it new in 2014. My vehicle will stutter and jerk upon pressing the gas from a standstill in traffic, on a highway and it is even worse going uphill. It is slow to pick up speed no matter how much pressure i put on the gas pedal. Now there is an issue with something revving under the hood and also with the vehicle…
ODI 11234231
Engine · Vehicle Speed Control
Car began to make a grinding noise when turning corners and when i'm driving slowly. It sounds also like i am dragging something, like tin cans. It also shudders when i press on the accelerator, almost like it is going to die. This is not a safe situation. The clutch on my car has already been replaced and the car is a 2014! *tr
ODI 10654837
Engine · Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
After driving into houston last year, came to a stop light on the tollway. The light turned green, i pressed the accelerator and the engined revved high followed by a metal "clapping/clanking" noise when vehicle changed gears. I took my foot off of the accelerator, but car still accelerated on its own. I ended up running into a curb to keep from hitting other vehicles. The next day, going up a parking garage at…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10715891
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
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
Structure · Vehicle Speed Control · Visibility/Wiper
I bought this car new on dec 31, 2013. Here's my list of problems... 1) trunk was way off alignment, dealership fixed best they could... 2) wipers are hitting the side of frame when they wipe. It makes a very loud noise when wipers are on and is very annoying. Dealership is installing new wiper motors as i write this... 3) molding on both rear doors at top of window keep falling down, also being repaired now. 4) car…
ODI 10593509
Vehicle Speed Control
The car stumbles and hesitates on take off, when turning corners there is a noise when accelerating and when turning corners it stumbles and hesitates. *tr
ODI 10668641
Engine · Vehicle Speed Control
I bought this car brand new on march 10, 2014. About a week after having it i noticed when i accelerate it gets very jerky and the rpms shoot up higher than i've ever seen in another car. There is also a grinding sound when i am accelerating and sometimes even when i am just driving. I am very concerned, and i am taking it back to the dealership this afternoon. *tr
ODI 10574332
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
Engine · Vehicle Speed Control
Hesitation and bucking while accelerating, grinding noise, and rough idle. *tr
ODI 10627507
Engine · Vehicle Speed Control
2014 ford focus the transmission stutters, grinds and is very shaky. Upon acceleration its very jumpy and stutters and followed by a grind noise. I took the car into the dealership, they replaced all the individual clutches. They told me drive it a bit. The stutter has stopped a little but it still stutters and grinds. I tried to ignore this for a while because it is very inconvenient for your vehicle to be in shop.…
ODI 10682330
Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 ford focus. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to accelerate intermittently. The contact mentioned that the vehicle would make a grinding noise while depressing the accelerator pedal and the vehicle would stall. The vehicle was taken to a dealer. The vehicle was not repaired since the parts were not available. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage…
ODI 10628554
Engine · Vehicle Speed Control
I bought this car brand new. I'm a single mom with a tight budget so i was looking for a very dependable car. I started noticing acceleration problems after the first few weeks of buying the car. When i would go drive up the ramp on to the freeway, i wasn't able to speed up with the flow of traffic. This caused extreme safely issues as drivers would honk and get backed up because i wasn't able to accelerate. I also…
ODI 10669772
Fuel System, Gasoline · Steering · Vehicle Speed Control
Purchased a 2014 ford focus se on january 4, 2014 and have had problems since driving it off the dealership parking lot. When driving the vehicle, the steering wheel bounces or sways back and forth. The feel is similar to when it is windy and the car is caught in an air gust. When driving any distance or a speed over 10 mph, the driver must hold onto the steering wheel to keep the car in the lane of traffic. The…
ODI 10578985
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System · Vehicle Speed Control
The vehicle has idle problems so i took it in 1 mount after i bought the car ford said they fixed it but 2 mounts later same problem the car actually jumped speed all the sudden and ran into divider the bumper was wrecked i took it to ford dealer in san jose they took the car in again i try to get another car because it's not safe but ford denied me ,i have so much issue with ford vehicle i had 2 ford diesel trucks…
ODI 10678443
Engine · Vehicle Speed Control
Ransmission control module reprogramming for overt tcm failure warning shiftling problem. Went to dealership april 30 2015 and waiting on the part it has been over three months waiting
ODI 10747707
Vehicle Speed Control
When i step on the gas pedal the car jerks quite a few times before accelerating. During that time it feels as if the car will stop working. This happens sporadically during every time i drive. *tr
ODI 10691280
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System · Vehicle Speed Control
While driving on the freeway the car began to decelerate, gas pedal was non responsive. Traveling approximately 60-65 mph in 5th gear. Deceleration occurred in 5th gear. Was only able to maintain speed in 4th gear, but was unable to go any faster than 50- 55 mph with gas pedal to the floor. Vehicle displayed some shuddering and slight sputter effect. If vehicle was placed back into 5th gear deceleration would…
ODI 10554049
Engine · Steering · Vehicle Speed Control
Low grinding noise coming from front of car after turns, inclines, accelerating after a stop. Sounds like aluminum cans grinding. Also, loss of power in car acceleration for brief periods when driving, especially when accelerating on the freeway to merge into traffic. *tr
ODI 10548997
Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
2014 ford focus se. The car has always shuddered and jerked when starting off from stop. I am afraid to pull out into traffic unless it is totally clear. My daughter has a 2012 ford focus and it does the same thing. I run premium gas and the top grade oil. *tr
ODI 10632250
Steering · Suspension · Vehicle Speed Control
The car was scary to drive on the highway with uncontrollable swaying had to white knuckle the steering wheel with compensation of darty movements! Brought to the dealer they align it 3 times got better but still no complete reward. Then ford said replace the steering gear ! Test drove home with mi snow on the roads wow was it scary to drive it home extra darting fish tail experience. Since last repair it seems to…
ODI 10565557