Ford Focus Complaints (2014)

2,661 consumer complaints on file.

#11463244May 3, 2022
POWER TRAIN
The contact owns a 2014 Ford Focus. The contact stated while accelerating from a complete stop, the accelerator pedal was depressed but the vehicle failed to respond. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact released the accelerator pedal for a moment and then depressed the accelerator pedal again and the vehicle responded. The contact stated that the failure had been reoccurring. The contact stated that the transmission clutch was replaced several times and the transmission control module (TCM) was updated several times; however, the failure persisted. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and a case was opened. The manufacturer referred the contact to the NHTSA. The failure mileage was approximately 20,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11461454April 20, 2022
POWER TRAIN, ENGINE
The contact owns a 2014 Ford Focus. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a local Pep Boys where it was diagnosed that the transmission clutch had failed. The vehicle was towed to a transmission specialist where it was diagnosed that the transmission had failed and needed to be rebuilt. The contact stated that the vehicle was repaired; however, the vehicle was jerking while driving. The vehicle was taken back to an independent mechanic who informed the contact that the failure was associated to a recall. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the transmission control module needed to be replaced under NHTSA Campaign Number: 13V523000 (Power Train) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the vehicle had remained at the dealer for three months. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 113,878.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11461294April 19, 2022
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Tried to reverse the vehicle and reverse gear was inoperable. Had to have help pushing car in reverse. A light came on the dashboard that read "Transmission Fault Service now." Car would not reverse, and it began to stutter. This was the only warning light that came on at that very moment. Had to have car taken to dealership. No update on the resolution just yet.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11461226April 18, 2022
ENGINE
The contact owns a 2014 Ford Focus. The contact stated while driving 75 MPH, the vehicle inadvertently decelerated to 5 MPH with the check engine warning light illuminated. The contact was able to pull over safely. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer however, the mechanic was unable to determine the cause of the failure but did reset the codes that were shown. The failure persisted. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 78,516.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11460769April 14, 2022
POWER TRAIN
The contact owns a 2014 Ford Focus. The contact stated that while accelerating from a stationary position, the vehicle would jump, vibrate, and shudder and would not immediately properly accelerate. In addition, the check engine light would illuminate as the failure occurred. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer who diagnosed that the transmission clutch was faulty and needed to be replaced. The clutch was replaced but the failure reoccurred. The contact indicated that the clutch had been replaced on four separate occasions. The manufacturer was notified of the recent failures but no assistance was offered. The failure mileage was 50,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11460789April 14, 2022
POWER TRAIN, ENGINE
The contact owns a 2014 Ford Focus. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle stalled. The contact stated that the transmission overheating warning light was illuminated. The contact stated that several other unknown warning lights were illuminated. Additionally, the vehicle shuddered and hesitated while attempting to accelerate. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to the dealer and the transmission control module was replaced. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact returned the vehicle to the dealer however, the mechanic was not able to successfully identify the cause of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and informed the contact that the vehicle was no longer under warranty. The approximate failure mileage was 25,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11460656April 13, 2022
STEERING
The contact owns a 2014 Ford Focus. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the steering wheel seized and the vehicle experienced a loss of power steering assist. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic but was not diagnosed nor repaired and remained with the independent mechanic. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 54,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11460547April 12, 2022
POWER TRAIN
The contact owns a 2014 Ford Focus. The contact stated while driving approximately 55 MPH, the transmission slipped from drive into neutral with the check engine warning light illuminated. The contact veered to the side of the road and restarted the vehicle. The contact then continued to drive. The contact stated that the failure reoccurred while driving. The vehicle was taken to the used car dealer it was purchased from. The vehicle was then taken to an authorized dealer where a software update was completed; however, the failure persisted. The vehicle was taken to a transmission specialist where it was diagnosed that the transmission needed to be rebuilt and the clutch needed to be replaced. Additionally, transmission software needed to be updated. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to the NHTSA for assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 99,486.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11460469April 11, 2022
POWER TRAIN
The contact owns a 2014 Ford Focus. The contact stated while driving 25 MPH, the vehicle started to jerk. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact was able to park on the side of the road and restart the vehicle. The contact stated she had to park and restart the vehicle several times before reaching her residence. The contact called several local dealers and made them aware of the failure. The contact took the vehicle to an independent mechanic and was informed that the transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 130,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11459996April 7, 2022
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, UNKNOWN OR OTHER
One day as I was driving and sitting at a red light, that then turned green I was pushing on the gas but the car would not move. I placed my foot back onto the break put the car in park and then put it back in drive. The car then did pull off but very fast and kind of out of control. I felt like my safety was absolutely at risk because it continued to do this my entire way home stopping myself in traffic and jerking as I am driving. We did take the car to a shop which is where they told us it can be an electric problem somewhere in the transmission. At the time we couldn’t not afford to get any work done on the car. No the car hasn’t been inspected by the manufacturer or police or insurance. No warning lamps were on prior to these problems. The check engine light came on about 2-3 days later.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11459866April 6, 2022
POWER TRAIN
Improper shifting and loss of power while accelerating. Shuddering at take offs. Feels unsafe.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11459230April 1, 2022
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
2014 FORD FOCUS. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO TRANSMISSION SAFETY RECALL. THE CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED MANY TRANSMISSION ISSUES AS WELL AS OTHER RECALL ISSUES. THE CONSUMER REQUESTED TO BE COMPENSATED FOR THE INCONVIENCES AND NOT HAVING THE REPAIR RESOLVED.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11458729March 28, 2022
POWER TRAIN
The contact owns a 2014 Ford Focus. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken in for a routine oil change and the contact was informed that a transmission flush and spark plug replacement was needed. The contact stated a week later the vehicle was taken back to the dealer for the transmission flush and spark plug replacement. The contact stated that while at the dealer the vehicle failed to shift to second gear, fifth gear, and reverse. The contact stated that the dealer informed her that the vehicle needed to be diagnosed. The contact stated she inquired about a clutch recall which the vehicle was previously repaired for in 2015. The dealer stated that they needed to contact the manufacturer for approval of repairs under a recall for the clutch and TCM. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and contacted the dealer to submit the correct paperwork. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 93,503.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11458328March 25, 2022
POWER TRAIN
The contact owns a 2014 Ford Focus. The contact stated while accelerating from a complete stop, the vehicle hesitated to respond, started jerking, and the transmission was slipping. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact continued to drive the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the transmission clutch and the transmission sensor system had failed. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure reoccurred several times while driving at various speeds. The vehicle was taken back to the same dealer seven more times. The dealer replaced the transmission clutch and the transmission sensor system; however, the failure persisted. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer who provided the same diagnostic result and informed the contact that he would be responsible for the cost of repair as the vehicle was out of warranty. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to the NHTSA. The failure mileage was approximately 14,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11458145March 24, 2022
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS
The contact owns a 2014 Ford Focus. The contact stated that all four door hinges of the vehicle were beginning to fracture. The dealer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that all four door hinges needed to be replaced. The dealer also informed the contact that the repair was not covered under warranty. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and confirmed that the repair was not covered under warranty. The approximate failure mileage was 39,000. I did go to ford dealership all they say is out of warranty. I see this is a safety issue because doors could come off while driving down the road. Please help me figure this out.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11458187March 24, 2022
POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
The original shudder issue was noted in 12/13/2017 about a shudder happening when stopping and then trying to accelerate and it occurred periodically over the past year. The shuddering continued to get worse and at (79058 miles) I was told that the clutch could be replaced for $3000.00, and nothing was covered under any warranty. Even though continued complaints about this model to Ford On 8/27/2018 the shutter was determined to be related to the recall module 955442 causing shift issues (86575 miles). I was advised to watch nothing else stated. Still issues. It was then determined that the clutch assembly would need to be replaced. Claim number through Ford stated they would pay for the parts and I would have to pay the labor. No one at this time stated that there was a Ford DPS6 Powershift Transmission Settlement that gave options to deal with this vehicle. Not even when getting the CAS#. This was to cover all 2012-2016 Ford Focus Vehicles. The clutch was replaced on 4/11/2019 (91195 miles) and then again replaced on 7/30/2019 (100,379 miles) A 2nd clutch assembly was put in because there were issues from the 4/11/2019 clutch assembly parts put in. Now on March 21, 2022 (176,000 miles) the vehicle again in in the shop for a 3rd time stating the clutch will need to be replaced. Engine light came on relating to the DPS6 clutch again. Unable to drive had to be towed. This will be the 3rd time the clutch is replaced and is getting just over 75000 miles again where the clutch gives out and the car shutters while accelerating. The original clutch was to be covered to 100,000 miles and was not covered and now again Ford is stating it won’t be covered again. And that yes this is a DPS6 Transmission and that they will need to replace the shift fork and the clutch. This is a vehicle hazard because the clutches are not making the original 100,000 at any time for these models 2012 - 2016. Even when the clutch is replaced again the parts don't last.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11457696March 21, 2022
POWER TRAIN
The contact owns a 2014 Ford Focus. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle lost motive power. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed with Transmission Control Module (TCM) and clutch failure. The dealer informed the contact that the TCM and clutch needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired and remained at the dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and transferred the contact to the NHTSA. The failure mileage was approximately 187,000. The VIN was unavailable.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11457261March 18, 2022
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
The contact owns a 2014 Ford Focus. The contact stated that while her husband was driving on the highway approximately 60 MPH, the vehicle started losing motive power and was shuddering while shifting gear. The “Service Engine Now” warning light was illuminated. The driver was able to pull over to side of the roadway, turn off, and restart the vehicle and drove to the residence safely. The vehicle was then taken to the local dealer to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the transmission needed to be replaced. Additionally, there was also an unstated failure with the engine. The vehicle was repaired however, the failure persisted. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 57,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11457296March 18, 2022
POWER TRAIN
Took my car to Apple Ford in Columbia, MD on 3/10/22 for unrelated recall repairs on my 2014 Ford Focus, dealt with Service Rep #1. The car was finished around closing time. As I drove home a loud rattle was coming from the engine while idling causing the whole dashboard to shake. The clock was also now pushed 2 hours and 3 minutes ahead which was odd. I continued to drive the few miles to home. The next day I drove 20+ miles to Baltimore for an appointment. While there I stopped for gas. When I pushed the remote door lock button, the lights blinked, the door locks clicked but the horn did not beep twice as it usually does. I hit the door lock button several times but the horn did not beep so now the horn was not working. Before I took my car to Apple Ford it was working. I went to my appointment and parallel parked on the street. When leaving I had a hard time getting my car out of the parking space. As I drove I noticed the car was jerking, shaking, shuddering, vibrating and lunging every time I slowed down, came to a stop, then accelerated again and getting on and off the highway. While on I-95 the car continued to jerk, shake, shudder, vibrate and lunge and the RPM gauge needle shot over to high RPMs over and over again. Then the engine light came on. I exited I-95 onto Rt. 216 then a 2nd emergency warning sounded and another message came on that the transmission was overheating pull over immediately. I pulled over, called Apple Ford, told Service Rep #1 what happened, AAA was towing the car back. He said it was probably the Transmission Controller, they had several other Ford Focuses with the same problem. On 3/14 I called and spoke to Service Rep #2, he didn't even know the car was there. I told him what that happened. Rep #2 called back said he took it for a test drive and found nothing. I insisted there was something wrong. He said he'd take it for a test longer drive. Called again 3/18 they are referring problem to a manager. No resolution as of yet.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11456593March 14, 2022
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
The contact owns a 2014 Ford Focus. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to turn off as needed. The check engine warning light was illuminated. While driving, the engine was sputtering. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer where it was diagnosed that the battery module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and referred the contact to the NHTSA for assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 120,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0

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