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.
Fuel/Propulsion System
Ref nhtsa id number: 10787141. Additional information regarding the sputtering and jerking issue. The issue is a huge safety issue. It is also extremely dangerous when driving the car. It is a hazard and i fear that i could cause and accident when i'm operating the car.
ODI 10788639
Fuel/Propulsion System · Power Train
My 2014 ford focus sputters and jerks from the stop position during the initial acceleration.
ODI 10787141
Fuel/Propulsion System · Vehicle Speed Control
Upon acceleration, car hesitates, stutters, shakes and makes a grinding noise. When entering the highway, it really hesitated and took longer than usual to get to the speed limit. Hence, someone was coming up quickly behind me and was very irate with me. This could have caused an accident or something other . . . Like road rage by the other driver. *tr
ODI 10652097
Electrical System · Fuel/Propulsion System · Vehicle Speed Control
While cruising at a steady 65mph in rush hour traffic on the interstate my vehicle unexpectedly went into what the ford dealer later called "limp mode." the car lost almost all its power and at first seemed to be stalled. I was unable to accelerate and the speed gradually dropped. There were tractor-trailers merging onto and off the interstate, and i had a fearful sensation of going up under one. There was too much…
ODI 10611135
Fuel/Propulsion System · Power Train · Service Brakes
This vehicle hesitates upon acceleration, lowers rpms, jerks making a clicking noise and revs up the rpms once it accelerates it has hesitation and is notifiable that the transmission is changing gears there is a lag as if it was a manual and the operator could not change gears appropriately. The vehicle also tends to roll in a reverse motion as if in reverse upon inclination. Upon engaging the brakes there is a…
ODI 10658898
Fuel/Propulsion System · Power Train · Visibility/Wiper
Purchased 2014 focus on 6/7/14, clutch asy replaced 11/30/15,clutch asy replaced 9/12/16, install new etb 9/14/16 (throttle body), replace battery 12/20/16, given extended warranty w/$100 deductable 11/11/16 - warranty expired 6/7/19, replaced clutch asy 6/9/19 - 7/3/19. Three clutch assemby's in 5 years - very unsafe. Also 6/9/19-7/3/19 replaced side door latch (safety recall) and fuel tank deformation - replaced…
ODI 11231330
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System · Power Train
While under warranty i was driving and the engine shut off. I had to coast to the shoulder on the expressway. This happened four times during the warranty and 6 times since the warranty expired. While sitting at a red light, the light turns green and i begin to accelerate. The engine stalled fours times and three other times it almost stalled. I took the car to the dealer while it was under warranty and only once…
ODI 11079735
Fuel/Propulsion System
This issue started may of 2014 when my vehicle was at 13,000 miles. When at a stop light as i release my foot from the brake the car will shake in idle. Once i press on the gas the rpms will slowly go to around 2000 rpms. At this point the entire car will shake then jump into the next gear. This is highly unsafe as the car will jump forward. I have almost hit several vehicles in front of me because of this issue.…
ODI 10608751
Fuel/Propulsion System · Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 ford focus. The contact stated that the vehicle hesitated to accelerate, lunged forward, and stalled without warning. The contact mentioned that the gears were difficult to change over into second and third gear. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where they replaced a seal within the transmission but the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer, who replaced the clutch…
ODI 10714006
Fuel/Propulsion System
This vehicle has trouble accelerating. When at a stopped position or driving at low speeds and you try to accelerate the car sputters, jumps, and almost stalls out. This is extremely unsafe and increases the likelihood of being hit from behind by another vehicle. We have had this vehicle back to the dealer three times. They are either very inept or just aren't concerned about actually fixing this issue. My daughter…
ODI 10731177
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System · Steering
I have had problems with my car ever since i bought it brand new. I have taken it back to the dealership so many times but nothing has been done about it. I feel unsafe driving this car.
ODI 10824715
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System · Vehicle Speed Control
The vehicle has idle problems so i took it in 1 mount after i bought the car ford said they fixed it but 2 mounts later same problem the car actually jumped speed all the sudden and ran into divider the bumper was wrecked i took it to ford dealer in san jose they took the car in again i try to get another car because it's not safe but ford denied me ,i have so much issue with ford vehicle i had 2 ford diesel trucks…
ODI 10678443
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System · Vehicle Speed Control
While driving on the freeway the car began to decelerate, gas pedal was non responsive. Traveling approximately 60-65 mph in 5th gear. Deceleration occurred in 5th gear. Was only able to maintain speed in 4th gear, but was unable to go any faster than 50- 55 mph with gas pedal to the floor. Vehicle displayed some shuddering and slight sputter effect. If vehicle was placed back into 5th gear deceleration would…
ODI 10554049
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System
My car has several issues which are not safe to drive with and dealership cannot fix them: 1. Vibration on the brake pedal when i let the car go from a stop before pushing the gas. 2. Transmission is jerky when i accelerate, it seems to stop, go back and forth, as if somebody's pulling me back 3. Antifreeze smell when i turn on the ac (have a headache) *js
ODI 10579310
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System · Vehicle Speed Control
The car does not shift correctly it sputters when accelerating. When accelerating it doesn't shift properly like its not getting enough gas. Also when you are sitting in traffic and go to accelerate it jumps forward. This car also has died while driving as it is shifting gears. Even though there is a date at the bottom this has been like this since i purchased it. I was told by the dealer its the way i drive it the…
ODI 11234056