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 · Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 ford focus. On several occasions, while driving various speeds, the accelerator pedal was depressed; however, the vehicle hesitated for 10 to 15 miles before it accelerated at normal speeds. On another occasion, while driving, the engine revved and the vehicle stalled. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to coccia ford lincoln inc (577 e main st,…
ODI 11079663
Engine · Unknown Or Other
TRANSMISSION CONTROL MODULE
ODI 11084845
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 ford focus. While driving 40 mph, the accelerator pedal was applied and the vehicle hesitated to accelerate. Additionally,the check engine indicator illuminated. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The failure mileage was approximately 60,777.
ODI 11061998
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System · Suspension
Lower arm w/balls and joints x 2 motor mount check engine light for p0420 catalyst and clutch and transmission jerking and hesitation and radio not working and i called 1800 number to ford and at this time could not help me and woman stated she reported to nhtsa #cas13448516 and also stated to call dealership which is balise ready credit in springfield mass
ODI 11041983
Electrical System · Engine · Power Train
Studdering and shuttering of shifting gears. Skips like transmissison is slipping
ODI 11053919
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 ford focus. In rainy weather conditions, the vehicle failed to start and the check engine indicator illuminated. The contact also mentioned that the vehicle hesitated when the gears were manually shifted. The vehicle was towed to crouse ford ([redacted], taneytown, md 21787) where it was diagnosed as a possible flood vehicle. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of…
ODI 11097758
Engine
While driving, or while going from a complete or partial stop to accelerating, the vehicle hesitates then bucks. No matter how maintained the vehicle is, the level of gas in the car, or the type of road being driven, the car hesitates and stalls for a minute before accelerating. Unknown at this time why the vehicle does this, but i believe it is an issue with the transmission.
ODI 11033952
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System · Unknown Or Other
Shuddering so bad that car shuts off while driving on the highway. 60 to nothing. Nearly hit. Shuddered leaving stop signs and intersections- nearly hit. Fuel system issues- bowed gas tank in the heat. Could have exploded. In shop 8+ times since new. Ford customer care nor ford dealership will resolve.
ODI 11113312
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 ford focus. While driving approximately 20 mph, the vehicle suddenly stalled and was unable to be restarted. The vehicle was towed to the dealer (longmong ford in longmont, co) where it was diagnosed that the purge valve and cannister failed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but no assistance was offered. The failure mileage was 66,000.
ODI 11020937
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System · Unknown Or Other
Vehicle fuel system leaking, gas tank disformed. Danger to my self and everyone around my vehicle. The dealer in napa doesn't know why this happened. But they replaced the parts. This car is danger to everyone and public. Please make them replace this car before someone death. It can explode disformed gas tank and fumes makes this car a bomb. Please help the dealer wont return parts to me. Or tell me the cause. My…
ODI 11022217
Engine
There is a clutch malfunction on the car. Causing the car to hesitate,shudder, or rattle upon acceleration.
ODI 11144236
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
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 ford focus. While driving 35 mph, the engine became detached from the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to klaben ford in kent, ohio where it was determined that there was a partial collapse of the engine. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was 15,171. *bf updated 8/20/18*jb
ODI 11044545
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System · Unknown Or Other
2014 ford focus transmission clutch went out 3 times since i have own the car. Stopped at traffic light foot. On break car in drive car goes flying backwards . Car lose of power will not go in reverse.setting waiting to pull out in main road foot on break car in drive car shot me out in front of a pepsi truck car control it's self. Took car to police station in n barboursville west virginia to report it they laughed…
ODI 11232362
Engine · Exterior Lighting
From a complete stop to moving the vehicle has a little bit of shaking when going into first and second gear also the break light on the passenger side does not work but everything else with that light works.
ODI 11099809
Engine · Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 ford focus. While driving 40 mph, the vehicle stalled and the check engine warning indicator illuminated. The contact shifted the gear into park, then into neutral, and powered off the engine. The vehicle was restarted but hesitated to accelerate. The contact powered off the engine a second time. The vehicle was restarted and was able to drive normally. The vehicle was not taken to a…
ODI 11079782
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 ford focus. While driving 35 mph, the "high engine temperature stop safely" engine warning indicator illuminated. The contact pulled the vehicle over to the shoulder, turned off the engine, and called the dealer. The contact restarted the vehicle. While driving 40 mph, the contact noticed smoke under the hood and the engine stalled. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. The…
Fire reported
ODI 10984270
Engine
Coolant leaking from bottle reservoir; onto engine causing smoke
ODI 10991205
Electrical System · Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System
Five times this car has completely stop at 60mph driving on major highway 494 minneapolis,mn. Stalled 5 times. This car has almost killed me 5 times. Its been serviced 5 times with no resolution. I want my money back or a new car that wont kill me. Every time its serviced the dealership charges me a fee.
ODI 10968609
Engine · Vehicle Speed Control
One of the many incidents: while at a city street stop sign, i pressed the gas, the engine light came on, the vehicle did not move (the engine revved without moving) i let off the gas and reapplied pressure to the gas pedal. The vehicle slowly moved, the vehicle gave a hard jerk then the vehicle moved at a reasonable speed with the gas pedal pressed while driving on the city street. The vehicle has stuttered and…
ODI 10968550
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 ford focus. While driving 55 mph, the vehicle stalled and lost power without warning. The contact was able to restart the vehicle, but the check engine indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the fuel pump failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken to a dealer again where it…
ODI 10983254
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 ford focus. While operating the vehicle, smoke appeared under the hood. While inspecting the vehicle, it was discovered that coolant had leaked onto the engine from the coolant reserve bottle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer (duphy ford located in philadelphia, pa), but no failure was found. The contact indicated that the failure continued to occur. The manufacturer was notified of…
Fire reported
ODI 10991244
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
Engine · Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 ford focus. While driving various speeds, the vehicle shuttered when the brake pedal was released. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the clutch and seal needed replacement. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was 73,500.
ODI 10933973
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 ford focus. While driving 65 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was 58,858.
ODI 10926378