2014 Ford Focus Fuel/Propulsion System Problems
- 215
- 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 215 stored complaint records:
- 6 indicate a crash
- 1 indicate injury
- 1 indicate fire
What owners report
- fuel system · 22 records
- check engine · 17 records
- fuel tank · 16 records
- purge valve · 15 records
- indicator illuminated · 11 records
- system gasoline · 10 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 64 |
| 1–30k mi | 49 |
| 30–60k mi | 41 |
| 100–150k mi | 16 |
| 150–400k mi | 6 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Exhaust System · Fuel/Propulsion System
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 ford focus. While driving 25 mph, the check engine warning indicator illuminated and the vehicle stalled. The contact also noticed white smoke coming from the exhaust of the vehicle. The dealer diagnosed that the gasket on the fuel tank seized, which caused limited amount of fuel to enter the engine. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure recurred. The manufacturer was notified of…
ODI 10965908
Fuel/Propulsion System · Power Train
I purchased this focus in september of 2013. Little did i realize that this was probably one of the worst mistakes i made in my life thus far. I didn't even have the car 3 months before the transmission issue started happening. I don't drive erratic or aggressive i have taken the car to the dealership 12 times for the same issue since i have bought it, to the point that i have made friends with some of the guys…
ODI 10926742
Fuel/Propulsion System · Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
Transmission: the vehicle has been stuttering and then unexpectedly jumping forward when pressing the accelerator since about 1,500 miles. It's been getting continuously worse since. The first incident that truly endangered my safety was when i was pulling out from a 3-way stop, it almost stalled in front of incoming traffic, then suddenly propelled forward into a gas station curb & blew out my tire. The second…
ODI 10957257
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System · Unknown Or Other
Recall on the transmission. Car jerks, when starting up from a stop, lurches forward. In motions both city street and highway, starting up from a stop.
ODI 11035446
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
Fuel/Propulsion System
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 ford focus. When the accelerator pedal was depressed, the vehicle hesitated to accelerate and the check engine indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who stated that the carbon canister needed to be replaced. The vehicle was also taken to opelika ford (801 columbus pkwy, opelika, al 36801, [redacted]) and was informed that the parts for nhtsa campaign…
ODI 11162231
Fuel/Propulsion System
I was driving my 2014 ford focus se and the engine light came on. I took my car to the repair shop and was told that my fuel tank, fuel pump and vapor management valve needs to be replaced and it will cost 2000 dollars. This was not covered by warranty. Ford refuses to do a recall even knowing there were issues with this problem
ODI 10895000
Fuel/Propulsion System · Unknown Or Other · Vehicle Speed Control
The ford focus stutters when taking off. Everytime i go to get on highway it wont accelerate and shakes. It's scary i always feel like it will cause an accident and ford service shops refuse to do anything about it even though my vehicle has been under warranty.
ODI 11232290
Fuel/Propulsion System · Power Train
Car shudders sometimes making it hard to get into traffic (no power) and when coming to a stop the car sometimes lunges forward unexpectedly almost putting it into cross traffic or rear-ending the car in front of you
ODI 11231476
Fuel/Propulsion System
2014 ford focus with 45k miles, completely stock. Fuel tank collapsed due to evap solenoid failure. This caused the fuel gauge to read inaccurately and the vehicle ran out of fuel while driving down the interstate at 75mph with no warnings. No check gauges light, no sel light, no codes, nothing but complete automotive failure. Ford refuses to fix this known failure under warranty claiming it is not covered under the…
ODI 10881947
Fuel/Propulsion System
The car was driving rough and stalled while idling at a red light in a left turn lane on a 6-lane state highway. It wouldn't restart. I had to have it towed to a nearby mechanic who discovered that the fuel pump was bad and had to be replaced.
ODI 10915907
Electrical System · Fuel/Propulsion System · Power Train
First problem was the car shuddering and jerking. Ford garage, repair some transmission seals, programming,replaced fuel tank, fuel pump and engine wire harness repair. Shortly after the car began to lose ability to move when accelerating, the engine rpm's would rev and vehicle had little power to move. Ford garage replaced clutch and did programming. On the way home from that repair, our care suffered the same…
ODI 10870907
Fuel/Propulsion System
This is the 3rd time my car lost power while driving with no warning.driving and the car cuts completely off. I have to get towed because it will not start. It also hesitate after i stop at a traffic light and/or stop. Mostly it stalls out on a major highway
ODI 10870439
Fuel/Propulsion System · Power Train
Car hesitates when accelerating, especially from a slow or stop. Cannot tell if its a transmission issue or fuel related. Very dangerous, causing car to buck & jerk. Makes it difficult to control vehicle. Seems to be getting worse the higher the mileage.
ODI 10863352
Fuel/Propulsion System · Power Train
The transmission started stalling going down the highway, rpm's high without vehicle going forward. Took it in to the dealer on 05/10/16 and was told there was a recall that had to do with the clutch inside the transmission. I had just bought the vehicle in march 2016 for my daughter and was never told there was a problem with the power train and i told them i had safety concerns. The dealer ran a diagnostic and…
ODI 10874421
Fuel/Propulsion System · Power Train · Unknown Or Other
When test driving this 2014 ford focus i felt the car shudder on take off and when pulling out into traffic hesitation. I asked the salesman about this and just shrugged it off as no big deal. After purchasing the auto i had to return to the dealer in parsons, ks. And was told it was the way i was accelerating. No way there is something wrong with this vehicle. After 3 different returns and work done it still does…
ODI 11233892
Fuel/Propulsion System · Power Train
I have the same "shuddering" issues as many of these other complaints. I have had the transmission reprogrammed several times and the issue goes away temporarily and then comes back. Worse, the vehicle has stalled while driving on the highway twice. I thought the first time was a fluke because i was able to get going again, but after the second time i had it towed to a dealer. They started the car and let it run for…
ODI 10839352
Fuel/Propulsion System
Throttle body assembly has been replaced 3 times along with the pedal and the car keeps breaking down. Complaint has been filed with ford and they refuse accept any liability. I broke down 3 times doing 70 miles per hour and almost got into a serious accident. Each part we rec'd has been defective and will only work up to a certain mile and then the car shuts off . I understand that in 2013 they had the same issue…
ODI 10850683
Fuel/Propulsion System · Power Train
When starting the vehicle it has a 'hard start' and idles extremely rough for a car with only 18200 miles. It has done this since i purchased it in june 2014. I've had enough cars to know that this is indeed not "normal". It feels like the idle is not set right and it vibrates enough that you can feel it while in park and idling. I was told by the service manager who is obviously not a mechanic that this is 'normal'…
ODI 10845813
Fuel/Propulsion System · Power Train
The car hesitates every time you try to accelerate. It does this when you are stationary and first starting out and when you are already in motion. Sometimes it's so pronounced that i'm afraid it's going to stall completely. This has happened since the 1st day i bought it and the dealer where i bought it said there was nothing wrong with it that's the way it's supposed to be. Something about a different kind of…
ODI 11221775
Fuel/Propulsion System
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 ford focus. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 15v005000 (fuel system, gasoline); however, the part needed to repair the vehicle was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not…
ODI 10818357
Fuel/Propulsion System · Power Train
My car has been a problem since i purchased it new in december 2013. It would make a loud grinding noise, slip when shifting or when downshifting to come to a stop, bog down when taking off and also jerk when shifting after taking off from a stop. I've taken it to the ford dealership several times for the issues and they fixed the clutch once but even since then it still has issues shifting. Also since then i've had…
ODI 10824636
Fuel/Propulsion System
I received notice of an "important safety recall" from ford motor company in june 2015. I drive 100 to 150 miles a day for work. The dealership is instructed not to replace the fuel pump unless there is a problem. The car has been serviced at least three times since june for unrelated problems. Safety is so important that i received a reminder notice in november. Yet, the dealership is unable to replace the fuel…
ODI 10809485
Fuel/Propulsion System · Power Train
Transmission is defective. Fuel delivery system is defective vehicle stalled while turning left. Almost got hit by oncoming traffic
ODI 11142813
Fuel/Propulsion System · Power Train
Vehicle quit accelerating while trying to make a turn into oncoming traffic. Engine didn't die but coasted for 2-4 seconds. Severe transmission shudder and grinding in separate incidents. Has been to dealer 4 times and they can't determine the problem.
ODI 10809329