2014 Ford Focus Electronic Stability Control Problems
- 30
- 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 30 stored complaint records:
- 1 indicate a crash
- 0 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- engine light · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 11 |
| 60–100k mi | 7 |
| 30–60k mi | 3 |
| 100–150k mi | 2 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Power Train
Car will show "stop safely now" warning and completely shut off all controls at highway speeds. That car does not allow you to move it out of the fast lane or any lane. There is no way to move the car to safety once the warning activates. Very dangerous situation.
ODI 11254502
Electronic Stability Control · Power Train
There had been over 30 occurrences of having problems with my car not being able to properly shift into the right gear. I have had the clutch replaced 5 times but it has not fixed the shifting. I've ran into issues at stop signs and stop lights of almost getting into accidents because my car won't properly go into the gear or shift correctly. More recently, 3 months ago; my car turned off and would not run back on.…
ODI 11269298
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Unknown Or Other
Doesn't drive or go in reverse was at a red light it didn't want to drive off almost caused a wreck
ODI 11242315
Body · Electronic Stability Control · Power Train
April 25 2019 to this day july 10th 2019 is when everything started breaking down out of nowhere, i'm going to work at 6am i notice my car starting up odd and so on my way to work i was getting on the high way as i was accelerating something happened in my car that made a loud noise and my car bucked as if it was having trouble trying to rev so i turned my emergency lights and managed to get to work by driving…
ODI 11230628
Electronic Stability Control · Fuel/Propulsion System · Vehicle Speed Control
I recently bought a 2014 ford focus hatchback from elliott chrysler dodge jeep in carthage texas not knowing i was buying a vehicle with a active safety recall. Was told buy the salesperson there was no recalls on the vehicle that they are required by law to fix them prior to selling it. And i was driving home 11 days after getting the car and it stalled out in the middle of the highway in the left lane and would…
ODI 11195954
Electronic Stability Control · Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System
I took my car in for a recall a few months ago also mentioning that it has been saying it's overheating and they gave my car back saying nothing is wrong and now i've been driving with my newborn daughter and all of the sudden my car wouldn't go past 65 & then after it started working again my battery goes out i thought it was because the gas light had been on and so i called aaa and had someone come down they put…
ODI 11195327
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Exterior Lighting
While driving on a busy street the car made a sound with the words 'engine fault: ...' the cars electrical functions went haywire within a minute of the first warning and the car died.
ODI 11182764
Electronic Stability Control · Engine · Unknown Or Other
While accelerating either uphill or at speeds above 45 the car will begin to shake. I was told to fix my camber and toe bars to alleviate the shaking of the car, my struts, and to replace my tires. Neither of these solutions have helped this.
ODI 11251820
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
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
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Engine
Takata recall amongst the known recalls, is a lot of unsaid issues with this vehicle. It started with the tcm. When i had the dealer fix it, the codes were showing ok but the vehicle continued to display the same issues when trying to accelerate. For some reason when driving, it seems as if i'm driving a manual vehicle instead of a automatic. The clutch is giving me problems. It tend to get stuck in the hill assist…
Crash reported
ODI 11130028
Electronic Stability Control · Steering
While driving in the parking lot, the car (2014 ford focus 5dr hb) suddenly loss power. Unfortunately, the recall only apply to the electric model. Makes/models/model years: ford/focus electric/2012-2014 mfr's report date: october 28, 2013 nhtsa campaign number: 13v-523 components: power train:automatic transmission:control module (tcm, pcm) potential number of units affected: 2,456
ODI 11118341
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Engine
Vehicle transmission will not shift promptly, rpm's rev over 3 to 4 rpm's before shifting casing jerking, shuddering, jolt car backwards coming to a slow and steady stop. Red warning lights on dash console indicating emergency problem & unsafe to drive.
ODI 11122920
Electronic Stability Control · Fuel/Propulsion System
I was driving and was slowing down to take a sharp curve when the idle speed sped up the suddenly dropped and then the engine died. I restarted the car but the check engine light came on. It did the same thing as i was driving behind other traffic which was going slow. I drove to my mechanic he test drove the car and said the throttle body was going bad. He stated he had had several of these cars with the same…
ODI 11100077
Electronic Stability Control · Steering · Vehicle Speed Control
I have had this 2014 ford focus since early 2015. I have had problems out of this car since i have had it, with the dealership not ever finding out what was wrong. It started with power train issues which they had issued a recall for and i had brought to them and the dealership still did not fix. The last two weeks the car has begun having steering issues. While i was driving it just locked up and i had to coast to…
ODI 11083200
Electronic Stability Control · Engine · Fuel System, Other · Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 ford focus. The contact stated that while driving at 40 mph, the vehicle was shaking violently. An unknown warning light was illuminated. The contact slowed down but was able to coast to the side of the road. The vehicle was taken to capital ford services dealer (2805 e millbrook rd, raleigh, nc 27604, [redacted]), where diagnostic testing determined that the failure was the clutch seal…
ODI 11206549
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control
June 1, 2017: i took my [redacted], with ~10,500k miles only 4 months out of warranty, to a dealership for an oil change and warranty recalls. June 2, 2017: the dealership informed me that while reprogramming the bcm, body control module, the computer was wiped and the car would not start. The dealership said they attempted to reprogram it again but did not work but that they had opened a ticket with ford's…
ODI 10995514
Electronic Stability Control · Unknown Or Other
Takata recall the vehicle shutters on take off as well as it doesn't shift so the engine just revs till you take your foot off the gas and try to get it to shift like that. The clutch has gone bad on all vehicles so it keeps doing it and gets worse and unsafe to drive on freeway and on regular roads because it looses power when it shutters. It does it when turning as well as even just being at a stop light and…
ODI 11033396
Electronic Stability Control · Engine · Power Train
Since i purchased the vehicle (new), i have had problems with the engine. I have taken it to be repaired to an authorized ford deal during the 3 years i have owned it - once, they replaced/rebuilt the clutch, twice for updates to the computer, and a separate time for the tires and wheel well (the dealership said some of the problems were caused by unevenness in tires, the wheel well also needed repair after my tires…
ODI 10934546
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control
My car has a mind of its own. I have complained to ford many times regarding the car jumping since the day i bought it. I have been told " oh, its the way it was made." my car completely stopped on me before while i was driving with my kids in it. I took my car back to the dealer right then and they reprogram it and told me it was fine. I took my car back for the battery going to completely dead with a brand new…
ODI 10920064
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Engine
When i put it in drive mode it goes back words.when i'm driving for about 20 min it shows my e brake is on and says transmission at fault and engin at fault
ODI 10904425
Electronic Stability Control · Fuel/Propulsion System · Vehicle Speed Control
My 2014 ford focus hesitate, then it takes off, when mergining into traffic it stalls, transmission seems to be slipping, i was almost hit twice from it stalling, transmission service light comes on, radio display not working
ODI 10904352
Electronic Stability Control · Engine · Power Train
When stopped at a light or something, car hesitates like it's gonna die. The rpm's shoot way up and if i go to brake, they like almost get stuck in high rpm. Transmission shutters. Tire pressure warning light stays on when i've checked the tires pressure and everything
ODI 10906262
Electronic Stability Control · Engine · Power Train
Almost immediately after purchasing i noticed the vehicle had difficulty shifting properly. It seemed to be jumpy when i accelerated after a complete stop. Then, i began to notice the car struggling to accelerate while i merged into traffic. I felt what could be best described as a frog hopping when i was in stop and go traffic. Turning corners also made my car launch forward then backwards suddenly. Car was…
ODI 10883107
Electronic Stability Control · Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
I have transmission problems since i bought my car in 2016. Lose of power on freeways and acceleration problems all the time. The service engine light continues to turn on and off unexpectedly. Ford continue to denying those problem, causing a lot of stress every time that i drive long distances
ODI 11232504