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
I purchased my first brand new 2014 ford focus about the end of september 2013. Being that i was driving a prior clunker and then i started to drive this new fancy and exciting car, i figured i wasn't too familiar with driving something new! As soon as i drove it the transmission or as i say the front of the car would do a jerking almost like a whiplash type movement no matter what speed i was driving. I took the…
ODI 10660747
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 ford focus. While at a stop, the vehicle shook when the accelerator pedal was applied. In addition, the vehicle jerked before accelerating. The failure recurred several times. The vehicle was taken to a dealer who reset the computer and replaced the fuel module, but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 10,200.
ODI 10775434
Engine
It started up around 1500 miles. The car would make a sound as if i was dragging plastic under it when i come to a stop or reverse. When i get on the freeway the car would rev to high rpms then it would slip like as if it missed a shift. I have a problem where i come to a stop and the car catches up with itself and lurches forward where i have to slam my breaks. When coming off a stop i really have to put my foot to…
ODI 10661058
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 ford focus. While driving various speeds, the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer, but it was not diagnosed or repaired. Shortly after, the check engine and tire pressure warning indicators illuminated. The failure occurred at least four times per week since the vehicle was purchased. The dealer was notified several times. The failure mileage was…
ODI 10917617
Engine · Power Train
Auto clutch surges, jerks, drags. Shifts into reverse when you are in drive. *tr
ODI 10713975
Engine · Power Train
When starting from a start, the vehicle frequently jumps, surges, and occasionally stalls for several seconds. My wife was nearly hit from behind when entering an interstate highway when the vehicle stalled for several seconds.
ODI 10895170
Body · Engine
My ford focus shutters, grinds every time i go from one gear to another gear. The car starts to shutter badly as i put it in reverse, and jumps when i gave it gas. I hit another car. I have been back to the food dealer 2x with the complaints that the car, shutters, grinds like it wont go into gear. They keep giving me the run around. *tr
Crash reported
ODI 10694747
Engine · Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 ford focus. While the vehicle was at a complete stop, the contact depressed the accelerator pedal and the vehicle jerked, stalled, and the check engine warning indicator illuminated. The contact was able to restart the vehicle after several attempts. In addition, the contact experienced a failure with the gear shifter changing gears. The vehicle was taken to the dealer (monaco ford, 767…
ODI 11010188
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System · Power Train
Car jerks and shakes. Especially when taking off or on turning vehicle jerks badly. I understand that is when automatic transmission is trying to shift gears. I have had the clutch replaced once already. This causes a huge danger to me because if i would like to try to make a left turn in front of traffic i never know if my car will go or resist. Sons days are so bad that i just give up driving because it feels as…
ODI 10785515
Engine · Power Train
With car in cruise going down grade trans would down shift in lower gear causing car to slow and engine to over rev. Had to slow to 45 for trans to correct it`s self. Have also had issues with it in reverse jumping in and out of gear. It also jumps while at low speeds searching for the correct gear to be in. *tr
ODI 10627989
Engine
I purchased my 2014 ford focus se on february 14, 2014, and since then have taken it back to the dealership 3 times (today, being the third time) to have the transmission worked on. The first time they replaced the clutch; the second time, when i called to make an appointment, they told me there was a recall on the timing and that it needed to be re-calibrated; and when the problem persisted, i took it in yesterday…
ODI 10767482
Engine · Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 ford focus. While attempting to start the vehicle, it shuddered and stalled without warning. The vehicle was taken to norris ford ([redacted], baltimore, md 21222, [redacted]) where it was diagnosed that the clutch assembly needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was notified and advised the contact to call nhtsa to file a complaint. The…
ODI 11191636
Engine · Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 ford focus. While driving at various speeds, the engine stalled. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 2,588. Updated 6/4/15*cn the consumer stated the vehicle would stall, shudder and slip out of gears. Updated 12/17/15.8jb updated 10/11/2017*cn
ODI 10712602
Engine
I was at an intersection trying to cross the road and my car hesitate to go when pressing the gas . It wouldn't go at all i was very afraid. Then finally it went and starting jerking real bad. I took it to the bondy ford in dothan al to get it check out because i am scared to drive it and the service was so rude they didn't offer me a loaner car and lie to me saying my platinum warranty didn't cover a rental car…
ODI 10621807
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 ford focus. The contact stated while driving at an unknown speed, the vehicle began to shake. The contact discovered that an unknown component in the engine failed and caused the air conditioning unit to fracture. The contact also stated that the speedometer failed to indicate the accurate speed level. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that unknown wires needed to…
ODI 10734119
Engine · Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
Vehicle shudders upon starting forward movement or when slowing or stopping and then restarting forward movement. Downshifting into lower gear and then accelerating produces a shudder, severe loss of power, must accelerate heavily or vehicle continues to shake and shimmy while not accelerating. Feels as if the engine/transmission is going to shake out of the automobile. *tr
ODI 10626513
Engine · Unknown Or Other · Vehicle Speed Control
Beginning at 6000 miles and 7 months of operation, my 2014 ford focus began operating erratically. The transmission exhibited physical shudders, lurching when coming out of 0mph, and bogging down/failing to shift to accelerate when merging onto the highway. The first and most noticeable time, it resulted in my hitting the bumper of the person in front of me and a more than $5000 repair to their car. At the time, i…
Crash reported
ODI 10759337
Air Bags · Engine · Vehicle Speed Control
On 7/31/14, my ford focus hatchback accelerated while parking and crashed into a high chain-link fence. Significant front end damage to the vehicle was repaired. The airbags never deployed when i hit the fence and small tree and i was lucky that no one was near the car when it malfunctioned.subsequently, the car has been parked! I have tried to communicate with ford motor co. By fax, letter and phone over the last 2…
Crash reported
ODI 10640092
Engine · Power Train
I was entering an eight-car parking area and decided to park a few feet ahead by a high chain-link fence. The car was almost to a complete stop and i was about to shift into park when i heard a "revving" noise from the engine. The car bolted. Braking hard ,i slammed into the fence and small tree. The airbags never deployed.i sat stunned. Never experienced anything like this in all my years as a driver. I believe the…
Crash reported
ODI 10621950
Engine · Power Train · Service Brakes
I have noticed while driving my vehicle that it stutter and makes a loud grinding sound when i am going up inclines and when i am braking. I noticed my car is will be jerking and feels like the transmission is bout to give away when i am in traffic. I took my car back to the dealership because it was still under warranty and explained to them the issues that are going on with my car. They proceeded to tell me that…
ODI 10618884
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
Engine
On june 23, 2014 while traveling on the highway, the subject vehicle 'stalled' without warning. Despite attempting to restart the vehicle, the driver was unable. The subject vehicle was struck from behind causing personal injury. *tr
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10618810
Engine · Unknown Or Other
This problem start since i got the car they told me it was normal but this is the 3 time i almost have an accident on the highway and intersections the car engine stall when that happen the car wont respond this happen all the time if i am driving fast our slow. I already take it to the dealer 6 times to get it fix and the car is getting worse i only have one repair invoice they wont give me anything because they…
ODI 10806287
Engine
My email to avis is as follows: ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ avis customer service [redacted] contract # [xxx] car ford focus 2014 rental tampa airport date: june 18 2014 dear avis i rented a ford focus to drive across the state to stuart, fl from tampa airport i left around 1 am. The car bucked and sputtered once on the beltway i 275 surrounding…
ODI 10605040
Engine
Car shudders on acceleration from a stop and jerks and lunges upon acceleration from a slowdown. Transmission slips gears and also hits a dead spot causing a lack of acceleration around gear 2-3. Rpm's rev up with no acceleration and then drops quickly with a hesitation before a reduction of speed. Car can lunge when pressing accelerator when you don't want it to go that hard and the opposite happens on highway…
ODI 10669328