2014 Ford Focus Engine Problems
- 264
- 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 264 stored complaint records:
- 14 indicate a crash
- 5 indicate injury
- 6 indicate fire
- 1 indicate a death
What owners report
- check engine · 23 records
- engine light · 17 records
- indicator illuminated · 15 records
- failure mileage · 12 records
- warning indicator · 10 records
- engine warning · 9 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 109 |
| 60–100k mi | 53 |
| 30–60k mi | 41 |
| 100–150k mi | 14 |
| 150–400k mi | 2 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Engine · Fuel System, Gasoline
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 ford focus. While driving 25 mph, the vehicle stalled and the check engine warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was towed to sheehy ford marlow heights ([redacted], marlow heights, md 20746) and was currently being diagnosed. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact received a recall notification for nhtsa campaign number: 18v735000 (fuel system, gasoline). The manufacturer was…
ODI 11165076
Engine · Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 ford focus. The contact stated that while driving, the vehicle delays to accelerate and the abnormally shook. The dealer and the manufacturer had not been contacted. The failure mileage was 70,000.
ODI 11206865
Electrical System · Engine
The engine light came on stating that it is a o2 sensor issue. I've replaced the o2 sensor several times. I've had mechanics and the dealership look at it with no ability to figure out what it is. It is believed to be electrical, most likely the wire harness. My alternator was affected as well by this electrical issue. I have had to put in a few new o2 sensors, two new alternators, and a battery.
ODI 11217817
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System · Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 ford focus. While driving various speeds, the vehicle suddenly shut off, erroneously shifted, and surged backwards while stopped. The vehicle was taken to crossroads ford of wake forest ([redacted], wake forest, nc) where it was repaired per nhtsa campaign number: 18v735000(fuel system). After the contact retrieved the vehicle, the failure continued. The manufacturer was notified of the…
ODI 11180115
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System · Power Train
Takata recall.engine stalls w/o notice, inside cab reeks of gas smell. Ford remedy is to keep gas tank 1/2 full. Doesn't work. Just filled up and still stalled while entering into the freeway. I did not use cheap fuel. Very dangerous and the remedy does not work. Took car to dealership twice now and they confirmed it's 1 of 10 focus on the recall. In other words 10% of their focus have this recall and symptoms. I…
ODI 11170355
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 ford focus. While driving 40 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was towed to ford & lincoln of smithtown (440 jericho turnpike, smithtown, ny, [redacted]) to be diagnosed, but the contact did not have the diagnostic report. The contact stated that the failure occurred numerous times. The manufacturer was contacted and stated that the warranty had expired. The vehicle…
ODI 11165769
Engine · Wiring
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 ford focus. The contact stated that one of the wires in the wire harness was fractured. The contact also stated that the vehicle shook violently and the "engine fault service now" and check engine indicators illuminated. The vehicle was towed to imperial ford ([redacted], mendon, ma 01756, [redacted]) where it was diagnosed that the wire harness was faulty and needed to be replaced. The…
ODI 11162539
Engine
Started in 2015 transmission shuddered/vibrated/hesitation on highway, lack of power, car would jerk like i had been it on highway, onboard computer was re programed in october of 15 and again in jan of 17. Car is not storing computer codes when it acts up. On 7/17/18 the check engine light comes on i called dealer got an appointment for 7/17/18, check engine light had gone off before the dealer saw the car, and the…
ODI 11163392
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System · Unknown Or Other
While driving on a highway my vehicle 2014 ford focus se began to sputter. Continues to do so until i got in the street on my home and began going under 10 mph. Once i entered my home to put some items down before returning back out, i attempted to start my car. I noticed upon entry of my vehicle that my radio was on without my keys being in the ignition, also my driver door was still open. I attempted to start my…
ODI 11160529
Engine · Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 ford focus. The contact stated that the vehicle jerked while driving on several occasions. The contact lost control of the vehicle during the failure. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to romeo ford of kingston (128 ny-28, kingston, ny 12401, [redacted]) where a new clutch was installed. The failure continued after the vehicle was repaired. The…
ODI 11160959
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System · Vehicle Speed Control
Purchased used on 11/30/2018. While driving on freeway, car suddenly lost power, could not restart, had to pull to side of road and wait for assistance during heavy traffic. Second time, same thing happened hile driving on freeway only i was able to continue at aprox. 15 mph to exit ramp and wait for assistance. Same symptoms during in-town driving: stalling, won't restart, won't shift into next gear- stuck going…
ODI 11164559
Engine
Our well maintained 4 year old fusion with 1.6l ecoboost, started making noise, engine completely died while driving on city street, smoke came pouring out. Ford determined crack in engine by cylinder head to be the cause. Ford informed us our vehicle was not involved in a recall, and over warranty miles (80k). We have researched and learned of the 1.6l ecoboost engine recalls because of risk of cracked cylinder…
ODI 11162455
Engine · Headlights · Power Train
2014 ford focus. Consumer writes in regards to several safety recalls received on vehicle after purchase. *ld the consumer stated the transmission would slip while traveling uphill with the cruise control activated, the headlights shut off, and the engine would knock. *js
ODI 11153828
Engine
This car suffers from the powershift transmission issue that causes dangerous jerking and acceleration issues. I have contacted ford regarding this and they state this car is not covered under the extended warranty and i have to pay for the repairs myself which will run 2k. This car was just purchased used 3 months ago and is dangerous. How this car does not fall under the extended warranty, i don't understand.
ODI 11149642
Engine
My ford focus 2114 keeps stalling at random while on the highway i needed it towed to jack madden ford norwood mass 2 times but it has stalled and would eventually restart. They told me it was fixed all 3 times that it was at the dealership.but it still happens it happened again on 11/02/2018. Please help me with this issue before i or a family member gets killed or seriously injured. Thank you.always moving
ODI 11150188
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System · Unknown Or Other
I payed $372.24 for a fuel system problem i was having problems were engine was stalling,vapor managementvalve was replaced.now there is a recall that is not complete.why am i being chatged for this recall?i would come to a stop sign or a red light and my car would turn off.this is not first time i take my car to ford i also had to take it in for transmission recall.
ODI 11142531
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
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 ford focus. While driving 30 mph and depressing the accelerator pedal, the vehicle began to hesitate. In addition, the check engine warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and then to folsom lake ford (located at [redacted], folsom, ca 95630, [redacted]) where the contact was informed that the failure was associated with nhtsa campaign numbers:…
ODI 11232523
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 · 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
Engine · Unknown Or Other
Hello, i'm seeking help from your department as i am an owner of a ford 2014 focus. I've had three transmission/clutch replacements after purchasing the car brand new in 2014. Usually the car becomes unstable/jerky when driving which signalled a clutch replacement. However over the past two months after two more clutch replacements the transmission/engine ceased while driving in towson md inner city streets. The…
ODI 11124451
Engine
Car shut off completely while moving 25 miles an hour on a local street.. Battery was functioning perfectly. When looked at by the dealer was told starter motor was dead, this also later confirmed by repair technician at another facility (riverside service). Starter motor would not have had anything to do with the vehicle shutting off completely while in motion. At the same time starter motor was replaced, 2…
ODI 11124120
Electrical System · Engine · Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 ford focus. The contact stated that the check engine indicator kept randomly flashing. Crown ford ([redacted], fayetteville, nc 28303, [redacted]) was notified of the failure several times, but was unable to determine a permanent remedy to repair the vehicle after it had been back and forth to the dealer more than three times. The vehicle shuttered and shook abnormally. While driving…
ODI 11218021
Engine · Unknown Or Other
Have a 2014 ford focus has many recall now transmission went out and it's in shop.
ODI 11119480
Engine · Engine And Engine Cooling · Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 ford focus. Within less than six months of purchasing the vehicle from autonation ford (1400 interstate 20 w, arlington, tx 76017, [redacted]), it was included in nhtsa campaign number: 18v735000 (engine and engine cooling) and field service action number: 14m02 (transmission control module extended warranty coverage). The dealer had not verified if there would be an option for a loaner…
ODI 11181147