2014 Ford Focus
Problems, recalls and owner-reported issues
Power train is the leading concern among 2,657 owner complaints filed for this model year. This is the 3rd highest complaint count among 19 Focus model years with reports.
Of the 2014 reports, 69 involved a crash and 10 involved a fire. 47 people were injured and 1 person died.
What owners report most often
Recalls and investigations
Fuel system, gasoline, storage, evaporative emissions, canisterJun 9, 2026
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2012-2018 Focus vehicles previously repaired incorrectly under recall number 18V735. The Canister Purge Valve (CPV) may malfunction, causing the engine to stall unexpectedly while driving.
An engine that stalls while driving increases the risk of a crash.
Dealers will update the powertrain control module (PCM) software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 29, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S40. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov on July 6,2026.
Campaign 26V369000 on NHTSA.gov
Equipment, electrical, engine block heaterJan 15, 2026
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2013-2018 Focus, 2013-2019 Escape, and 2015-2016 MKC vehicles equipped with a 2.0L engine. The engine block heater may crack and develop a coolant leak, causing it to short circuit when the block heater is plugged in.
An electrical short circuit can increase the risk of a fire.
Owners are advised not to plug in their block heater until the vehicle is remedied. Dealers will replace the block heater, free of charge. Owners will also have a alternative option to replace engine block heater element with a threaded plug, and remove the block heater electrical cord. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed March 6, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy is available. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S01. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on January 16, 2026.
Campaign 26V011000 on NHTSA.gov
Latches/locks/linkages, doors, latchJun 8, 2020
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2011-2014 Fiesta, 2013-2014 Fusion, 2015 Mustang, 2013-2015 Escape and C-Max, 2012-2015 Focus, 2014-2016 Transit Connect, 2013-2014 Lincoln MKZ, and 2015 MKC vehicles. These vehicles were previously recalled and repaired under recalls 15V-246, 16V-643 or 17V-210, however the repair may not have been completed properly. A component within the door latches may break making the doors difficult to latch and/or leading the driver or a passenger to believe a door is securely closed when, in fact, it is not.
A door that is not securely latched could open while the vehicle is in motion, increasing the risk of injury to a vehicle occupant.
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the latch date codes to confirm if the repair was done correctly, and replace the side door latches if necessary, free of charge. Owners will also have the option to inspect their own vehicle's door latches and enter the date codes into a website to determine if the latches are correct. Owner notification letters were mailed on July 27, 2020. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 20S30.
Campaign 20V331000 on NHTSA.gov
Fuel system, gasoline, storageJul 5, 2019
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2012 and 2017 Focus vehicles equipped with 2.0L GDI gasoline engines and 2013-2014 Focus ST vehicles equipped with 2.0L GTDI engines, previously recalled under 18V-735. The affected vehicles did not have the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) updated as intended. Therefore, the Canister Purge Valve (CPV) may malfunction, possibly causing excessive vacuum in the fuel vapor management system.
The excessive vacuum may result in an engine stall while driving, without warning and without the ability to restart the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the Powertrain Control Module. Dealers will also check for fault codes and replace the CPV as needed. If the CPV is replaced, dealers will inspect and replace the carbon canister, fuel tank and fuel delivery module as necessary. The recall began July 29, 2019. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 19S22.
Campaign 19V515000 on NHTSA.gov
Fuel system, gasoline, storageOct 22, 2018
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2012-2018 Ford Focus vehicles with a 2.0L GDI or 2.0L GTDI engine. The Canister Purge Valve (CPV) may malfunction, possibly causing excessive vacuum in fuel vapor management system.
The excessive vaccuum may result in an engine stall while driving, without warning and without the ability to restart the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the Powertrain Control Module. Dealers will also check for fault codes and replace the CPV as needed. If the CPV is replaced, dealers will inspect and replace the carbon canister, fuel tank and fuel delivery module as necessary. The recall began August 19, 2019. Owners may contact Ford Customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 18S32. Note: Until the vehicle is serviced for this concern, owners are advised to keep the fuel tank at least halfway full.
Campaign 18V735000 on NHTSA.gov
Latches/locks/linkages, hatchback/liftgate, lockSep 28, 2016
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2013-2017 Ford Focus hatchback vehicles manufactured February 14, 2012, to August 26, 2016 and equipped with a manual transmission. The hatchback of the affected vehicles may be unlatched with a single press of the interior latch release button. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 206, "Door Locks and Door Retention Components."
With only a single press needed, the driver may accidently unlatch the hatchback, increasing the risk of injury to any unsecured passengers in the back.
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the Body Control Module with updated software, free of charge. The recall began February 10, 2017. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 16C13.
Campaign 16V698000 on NHTSA.gov
Latches/locks/linkages, doors, latchSep 6, 2016
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2012-2015 Ford Focus, 2013-2015 Ford Escape and Ford C-MAX, 2015 Lincoln MKC and Ford Mustang, and 2014-2016 Ford Transit Connect vehicles. A component within the door latches may break, preventing the doors from latching and/or leading the driver or a passenger to believe a door is securely closed when, in fact, it is not.
A door that is not securely latched could open while the vehicle is in motion, increasing the risk of injury to a vehicle occupant.
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the door latches with an improved part, free of charge. The recall began on January 27, 2017. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 16S30.
Campaign 16V643000 on NHTSA.gov
Electrical system, wiringDec 2, 2015
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2013 Escape vehicles manufactured January 11, 2012, to April 1, 2013, and 2013-2014 Focus ST vehicles manufactured May 03, 2012, to October 14, 2013. Insufficient compression in the engine wiring harness splices to the Manifold Absolute Pressure (MAP) sensor may provide incorrect signals to the powertrain control module (PCM).
The incorrect signals could cause the vehicle to hesitate or the engine to stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the current crimped splices with new splices, free of charge. The recall began on January 7, 2016. Owners may contact Ford customer service 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 14S17-S1.
Campaign 15V813000 on NHTSA.gov
Fuel system, gasoline, delivery, fuel pumpJan 9, 2015
Ford Motor Company (Ford) notified the agency on January 8, 2015, that they are recalling certain model year 2014 Ford Escape vehicles manufactured April 15, 2014, to May 8, 2014, and 2015 Lincoln MKC vehicles manufactured April 21, 2014, to May 15, 2014. On April 30, 2015, Ford expanded the recall to cover an additional 45,505 vehicles, including certain model year 2014-2015 Ford Transit Connect vehicles manufactured November 11, 2013, to August 29, 2014, 2014-2015 Ford Fiesta vehicles manufactured April 10, 2014, to June 17, 2014 and 2014 Ford Edge vehicles manufactured April 30, 2014, to May 21, 2014. Improper nickel plating of components within the fuel pump may result in the fuel pump failing.
If the fuel pump fails, the vehicle may stall without warning, increasing the risk of a crash.
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump, free of charge. The recall began on February 27, 2015. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 14S30.
Campaign 15V005000 on NHTSA.gov
Fuel system, gasoline, deliverySep 2, 2014
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2014 Ford Focus vehicles manufactured May 1, 2014, to May 24, 2014, 2014 Ford Escape vehicles manufactured on June 6, 2014, and 2015 Lincoln MKC vehicles manufactured June 4, 2014, to July 7, 2014. In the affected vehicles, the Fuel Delivery Module (FDM) may crack between the filter body and the filter cap, possibly resulting in low fuel pressure.
A reduction in fuel pressure may result in a vehicle stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the FDM, free of charge. The recall began in September 2014. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 14S20.
Campaign 14V525000 on NHTSA.gov
SteeringDo not drive until repairedAug 22, 2014
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2014 Focus and C-Max vehicles manufactured August 8, 2014, to August 15, 2014. The affected vehicles may have steering gears that were incorrectly assembled.
The incorrectly manufactured steering gears may cause impaired steering, including the loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the steering gears, free of charge. The recall began on November 11, 2014. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-800-392-3673. Ford's number for this recall is 14S18.
Campaign 14V514000 on NHTSA.gov
Electrical system, wiringAug 11, 2014
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Escape vehicles manufactured October 5, 2011, to April 1, 2013, and equipped with 2.0 liter engines and Focus ST vehicles manufactured February 14, 2012, to October 14, 2013, and equipped with 2.0 liter engines. Insufficient compression in the engine wiring harness splices to the Manifold Absolute Pressure (MAP) sensor may provide incorrect signals to the powertrain control module (PCM).
The incorrect signals could cause the vehicle to hesitate or the engine to stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the current crimped splices with new splices, free of charge. The recall began in October 2014. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-800-392-3673. Ford's number for this recall is 14S17.
Campaign 14V495000 on NHTSA.gov
Representative owner complaints: power train
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Power train, Jun 13, 2019
WHENEVER ACCELERATING FROM BEING STOPPED (RED LIGHT, STOP SIGNS, ETC) THE TRANSMISSION HESITATES AND SLIPS BEFORE CHANGING GEARS. APPEARS TO HAPPEN WHILE TRYING TO SHIFT TO 2ND AND/ 3RD GEAR. THIS HAS OCCURRED SINCE DAY ONE OF OWNING THE CAR. BOUGHT BRAND NEW.
Power train, Jun 13, 2019
I HAVE TAKEN THIS VEHICLE INTO A DEALERSHIP FOR TRANSMISSION HESITATION 3 TIMES AND THEY TELL ME THERE IS NO RECALL ON MY CAR AND CHARGE ME $175 DIAGNOSIS FEE. FORD KNOWS THERE IS A PROBLEM WITH THIS TRANSMISSION AND WILL NOT TAKE CARE OF ITS CUSTOMERS. I KNOW I WILL NEVER PURCHASE ANOTHER FORD BECAUSE OF THIS ISSUE. WHEEN I ACCELERATE THE CAR HESITATE JERKS SHAKE BEFORE IT ACTUALLY GOES.
Power train, Jun 11, 2019
WE HAVE THE TITANIUM VERSION IN THE HATCHBACK. WE PURCHASED THE VEHICLE NEW AND TO DATE HAVE HAD 11 CLUTCHES REPLACED BY THE DEALERSHIP. THE CAR KEEPS HESITATING WHEN STARTING TO MOVE, THEN CHATTERS BETWEEN LOWER GEARS. THIS ISSUE STARTED 1 MONTH AFTER PURCHASING NEW AND HAS BEEN AN ONGOING BATTLE.
Power train, Jun 10, 2019
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 FORD FOCUS. WHILE ACCELERATING FROM A STOP, THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED; HOWEVER, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO RESPOND. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE HESITATED ONCE THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO MAGIC CITY FORD LINCOLN (LOCATED AT 809 WILLIAMSON RD NE, ROANOKE, VA 24016, (540) 345-0911) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THERE WAS INTERNAL CLUTCH FAILURE IN THE TRANSMISSION. THE VEHICLE WAS SCHEDULED TO BE REPAIRED, WHICH WAS STILL PENDING. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 80,000.
Power train, Jun 8, 2019
WELL FIRST GEAR TO 2 GEAR HAVE SIFTING PROBLEM CAR ONLY 65K I NEED GET REPAIR THIS CAR HAVE ALOT OFF RECALLL PLS I NEED GET REPAIR MY EMAIL ADRES [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TT
Power train, Jun 8, 2019
I WAS TURNING TO THE RIGHT WHEN MY VEHICLE STALLED, MY RPMS WENT REAL HIGH AND THEN THE VEHICLE ENGAGED INTO THE NEXT GEAR RESULTING IN A JOLT FORWARD. WHEN THE VEHICLE STALLED THE CAR WAS ALMOST HIT FROM BEHIND BY OTHER CAR, LUCKILY I WAS TURNING AND CAR PROCEEDED TO MOVE FORWARD.
Power train, Electrical system, Engine, Jun 5, 2019
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 FORD FOCUS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE CHECK ENGINE INDICATOR KEPT RANDOMLY FLASHING. CROWN FORD (256 SWAIN ST, FAYETTEVILLE, NC 28303, (910) 920-9614) WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE SEVERAL TIMES, BUT WAS UNABLE TO DETERMINE A PERMANENT REMEDY TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE AFTER IT HAD BEEN BACK AND FORTH TO THE DEALER MORE THAN THREE TIMES. THE VEHICLE SHUTTERED AND SHOOK ABNORMALLY. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH, THE SPEED DECELERATED TO 0 AND THE CONTACT QUICKLY MANEUVERED THE VEHICLE TO PREVENT A CRASH. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN BACK TO THE DEALER, BUT THE CONTACT WAS UNCERTAIN IF THE MANUFACTURER HAD A PERMANENT REMEDY. IN ADDITION, THE DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES FLICKERED WHEN CHECKED BY AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 65,574.
Power train, Engine, Fuel/propulsion system, Jun 5, 2019
WHILE DRIVING MY 2014 FORD FOCUS ON THE HIGHWAY, THE CAR ALMOST STALLED DURING A BACKUP IN TRAFFIC. WHILE NORMAL DRIVING THE CAR LOST POWER AND THE RPM GAUGE STARTED DROPPING AS THE ACCELERATOR WAS BEEN DEPRESSED FURTHER. WHILE TRAFFIC TO OVERTAKE ON THE HIGHWAY THE CAR ACTUALLY SLOWED DOWN WHILE TRYING TO GO FASTER. THE CAR BEHAVE LIKE THE TRANSMISSION IS HAVING PROBLEMS SWITCHING TO LOWER GEARS.
Power train, Jun 3, 2019
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 FORD FOCUS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE SHUT DOWN WHILE DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY. THE SERVICE AND CHECK ENGINE WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED AND THE RPMS REVVED. THE VEHICLE SLOWED DOWN AND THE CONTACT MERGED ONTO AN EMERGENCY EXIT. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO ATCHINSON FORD (9800 BELLEVILLE RD, BELLEVILLE, MI 48111). THE DEALER STATED THAT THEY WOULD HAVE THEIR TRANSMISSION SPECIALIST DIAGNOSE THE VEHICLE AND CALL THE CONTACT BACK. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 88,000. *BF*JB
Power train, Electrical system, Engine, Jun 2, 2019
TAKATA INFLATORS. THIS CAR WAS UNSAFE TO DRIVE, WHEN YOU GET TO A RED LIGHT, THE CAR JERKED YOU ,WHEN YOU PLACE YOUR FEET ON THE BRAKES. THEN WHEN YOU PRESS THE ACCELERATOR TO GO IT JERK BACK AND PULLED YOU FORWARD. CHANGING GEERS WOULD HARD TO SHIFT AND SOMETIMES STICK. THE ENGINE LIGHT WOULD COME ON, THE CAR WAS TAKEN TO FORD DEALERSHIP 3 TIMES AND TESTED, THEY NEVER FIXED THE PROBLEM. I ALMOST CRASED AT THE STOP SIGN TRYING TO STOP, THE BRAKES GOT STUCK. I HAD THE CAR FOR ONE MONTH, AND FILLED A LEMMON LAW COMPLAINT ON LINE, AND THEY INSISTED I HAD TO WAIT A PERIOD OF TIME, BECAUSE I JUST PURCHASED THE CAR. AFTER THE 3RD, TIME VISTING THE FORD REPAIR SHOP, IN ONE MONTH TIME, I WAS DISAPPOINTED AND WHERE I BOUGHT THE CAR FROM AT A KIA DEALERSHIP, THEY WOULD NOT GIVE ME MY MONEY BACK , ONLY OFFERED TO TRADE THE FORD FOCUS IN BACK TO THEM AND BUY A KIA CAR FROM THEM, I LOSS MY DOWN PAYMENT, AND GOT STUCK WITH A ROLL OVER FEE OF 4,500 FROM THE REMAINING BALANCE OF THE FORD FUSION ADDED ON TO THE NEW KIA. AND A HIGHER CAR PAYMENT. THEY SOLD E A LEMON, AND HAD A WARRANTY AND STILL REFUSE TO FIX THE CAR. THE TRANSMISSION WAS BAD AND THEY SOLD THE FORD TO THE AUCTION TO GET IT OFF THEIR HANDS. I WAS STALLED FOR 30 DAYS BELIEVING THEY WOULD FIX THE CAR, THE LEMON LAW COULDN'T HELP ME AFTER I FAXED ALL THE PAPERS TO THEM. THE FORD FOCUS WAS ON THE RECALL LIST, AND I DON'T HAVE THE CAR NOW, IS THERE ANYWAY I CAN GET CREDITED FOR THE $4.500 IN A LAW SUIT FOR BUYING THE FORD UNDER WARRANTY AND THEY REFUSE TO FIX THE CAR RIGHT.
Power train, Fuel/propulsion system, May 31, 2019
FORD IS REFUSING TO PERFORM RECALL 18V-735. THE CAR STALLS, RUNS OUT OF GAS, HAS ERRONEOUS MILEAGE AND DTE READINGS. THE LOCAL DEALER WAS "OBLIGATED" TO PERFORM THE RECALL SERVICE WHEN I HAD IT IN FOR A DIFFERENT SAFETY RECALL FOR FAULTY DOOR LATCH. THEY DIDN'T SEEM TO KNOW MUCH ABOUT THE RECALL ON THE FUEL SYSTEM. THEY DIDN'T KNOW ABOUT THE GAS TANK. I HAD TO TELL THEM. THEY REPROGRAMMED THE PCM WHICH DID NOTHING. THE RECALL ON THIS CAR WAS CLOSED. I CALLED FORD. THEY SAID THE RECALL WAS STILL OPEN AND TAKE IT TO WHERE WE PURCHASED THE CAR NEW. THAT DEALER SAYS THE RECALL IS CLOSED ON THAT CAR. THE CAR STALLS, RAN OUT OF GAS YESTERDAY WITH MY WIFE ON A BUSY HIGHWAY. THIS IS A DANGEROUS CAR. CALLED FORD AGAIN. THEY SAY THE RECALL SERVICE WAS PERFORMED AND THE CAR IS FINE. LOOK AT THE PHOTO. DOES THAT LOOK LIKE IT IS FINE? 39.8 MPG? NOT A CHANCE. THE CAR LURCHES, STALLS AND RUNS OUT OF GAS BETWEEN 120 AND 60 MILES LEFT ON THE DTE GAUGE. WHEN YOU FILL UP YOU CAN TELL THEIR IS 3 GALLON AT LEAST IN THE TANK. THE GAS TANK IS COLLAPSED. THE SENDING UNIT / FUEL GAUGE IS CRUSHED. YET FORD SAYS THE CAR IS FINE. IT'S FIXED.
Power train, May 30, 2019
VEHICLE HAS A STRONG SHUDDER WHEN ACCELERATING FROM A STOP OR FROM LOW SPEEDS. GAUDIN FORD IN LAS VEGAS TOLD ME THE 2014 FOCUS HAS A PROBLEM WITH THEIR CLUTCH THAT CAUSES THE SHUDDERING. I HAD THE CLUTCH REPLACED AT 7500 MILES. THE SHUDDER CAME BACK AT 55000 MILES AND IS GETTING WORSE NOW AT 75,000 MILES. THERE IS A RECALL FOR THIS EXACT PROBLEM FOR THE SAME YEAR MAKE AND MODEL BUT FOR SOME REASON MY VIN ISN'T INCLUDED. THE PROBLEM AFFECTS ME; FORD SERVICE HAS ALREADY CONFIRMED IT. I NEED MY VIN INCLUDED IN THE RECALL/EXTENDED WARRANTY.
Power train, May 30, 2019
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 FORD FOCUS. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE STALLED, JERKED, AND THE CHECK ENGINE INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT REVERSE ONCE IN THE PARK POSITION. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO FIVE STAR FORD STONE MOUNTAIN (3800 HIGHWAY 78W, SNELLVILLE, GA, (470) 552-0862) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE TRANSMISSION FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED AND THE FAILURES RECURRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURES. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 133,000.
Power train, May 28, 2019
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 FORD FOCUS. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE GEAR SHIFTED INTO NEUTRAL AND THE VEHICLE SHUT DOWN. THE VEHICLE ALSO FAILED TO SHIFT INTO REVERSE. OCCASIONALLY, THE CHECK ENGINE INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO TITUS-WILL FORD (253-475-4151, LOCATED AT 3606 S SPRAGUE AVE, TACOMA, WA 98409) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE CLUTCH NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND STATED THAT THERE WAS NO RECALL. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 30,000.
Power train, Vehicle speed control, Other or unspecified, May 27, 2019
TRANSMISSION IS SLUGGISH, TUGGING..TAKING OFF, NOT SHIFTING OR SHIFT ALL AT ONCE. EVEN UP HILL, IN TRAFFIC. CAR SPEED WILL TAKE OFF ON ITS OWN. HARD TO BRAKE. WENT DOWN HUGH HILL, CAR IN CONTROL TUGGING BACK SO HARD, THE NOISE WAS SO LOUD THAT WE THOUGHT CAR WAS GOING TO BLOW. 15YR OLD IN CAR. DEALERSHIP HAD ME DRIVE CAR OFF LOT WITH A TEMPORARY INSPECTION AND COME BACK IN MONTH. ITS NOT A TEMPORARY STICKER. I COULDN'T TAKE CAR HOME NIGHT I BOUGHT IT. SO ALL THESE THINGS HAPPENING AFTER TAKING CAR OFF LOT. I WENT BACK IN A COUPLE DAYS LATER. TOLD TO BUY A WARRANTY, THEY RESET THE TRANSMISSION, AS IF I OWNED THE CAR FOR YEARS. THIS ISN'T RIGHT. THEY PROLONGED HELPING, ETC...EVEN ASKED FOR MY CAR BACK. THEN THROWN IN MY FACE THAT IT WAS AT AUCTION. NOBODY WAS HELPING. SEND LETTERS, DID A SURVEY, CALLING, DROPPING IN, ETC...I DOCUMENTED EVERYTHING. I NEED HELP!! THIS IS A DANGEROUS LEMON AND THEY TOOK ADVANTAGE OF ME. CEO IS CONTACTED TO. I NEED HELP INCASE I GET THE RUN AROUND AGAIN. THE CAR HAS SOMEONE ELSE'S INSPECTION ON IT 7-19 COME BACK IN 4WKS...WHAT?? DAY I BROUGHT IT HOME. ALL THESE SUPRISES!
Power train, Electrical system, May 22, 2019
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 FORD FOCUS. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IDLING, IT FAILED TO MOVE WHEN THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED. THE VEHICLE ALSO EXPERIENCED HESITATION WHEN ACCELERATING AND SHUT OFF ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN UNKNOWN DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THERE WAS ELECTRICAL FAILURE AND A FAULTY TRANSMISSION. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 56,000.
Power train, Fuel/propulsion system, May 22, 2019
THE RECALL THAT HASN'T BEEN SATISFIED AS OF YET REGARDING THE CPV HAS CAUSED MAJOR ISSUES WITH MY CAR YET I CAN'T GET IT FIXED AS THE DEALER REPLIED SAYING IT WASN'T AVAILABLE YET WHEN THE RECALL WAS OCTOBER 2019. I ALSO BELIEVE I'VE HAD A FAULTY TRANSMISSION AND YET THE DEALER HAS ALSO SAID THEY COULDN'T DO ANYTHING ABOUT IT.
Power train, Vehicle speed control, May 16, 2019
VEHICLE SHUDDER PROBLEM 2014 FORD FOCUS SE I BOUGHT THE CAR FROM AN AUCTION ON MAY 13TH, 2019 WITH SLIGHTLY MORE THAN 78000 MILES ON THE ODOMETER. I COULD NOT DRIVE IT AWAY BECAUSE I DID NOT HAVE A SECOND DRIVER AND THE AUCTION WAS 1 HOUR AWAY. I PICKED UP THE CAR TWO DAYS LATER. WHEN I PUT THE CAR IN GEAR AND STARTED DRIVING, I IMMEDIATELY NOTICED THE CAR SHUDDERING/STUTTERING. THIS HAPPENED EVERY TIME I CAME TO A STOP AND TRIED TO ACCELERATE FROM STOP OR MERGE INTO TRAFFIC. THE VEHICLE TAKES LONG TO ACCELERATE AND SHAKES WHILE TRYING TO PICK UP SPEED. I WAS AFRAID AND STILL AM AFRAID THAT IT WAS GOING TO STALL. I'VE SINCE GONE ONLINE TO DO SOME RESEARCH AND I AM FINDING THAT THIS SEEMS TO BE A UNIVERSAL PROBLEM FOR THIS CAR. NOW, I KNOW AUCTION CARS ARE SOLD AS IS, AND I UNDERSTOOD THIS WHEN I BID FOR THE CAR BUT THIS SEEMS TO BE A MANUFACTURER DEFECT THAT HAS NOT BEEN CORRECTED BY THE MANUFACTURER ON MANY OF THESE CARS. THE PROBLEM IN MY CASE IS THAT I BOUGHT THIS CAR AS A SURPRISE FOR MY 16 YEAR-OLD DAUGHTER WHO IS SOON GOING TO BE 17 AND IS DUE TO TAKE HER ROAD TEST. WITH THE TYPE OF ACCELERATION AND STALLING ISSUES BEING REPORTED ONLINE, HOW CAN FORD NOT TAKE ACTION TO RECALL/AND OR FIX THE PROBLEM.
Power train, May 15, 2019
I WAS DRIVING AND ALL OF A SUDDEN NY CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON, MY CAR BEGAN TO SHUDDER AND LURCH FORWARD A FEW FEET AS I TRIED TO ACCELERATE, IT SEEMES LIKE I HAS A SUDDEN LOSS OF POWER AS WELL. I DROVE HOME IMMEDIATELY AND UPON GETTING HOME REALIZED I COULD NOT REVERSE. AS I TRIED TO REVERSE MY CAS ENGINE SIMPLY JUST REVVED.
Power train, Engine, May 10, 2019
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 FORD FOCUS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING, THE VEHICLE DELAYS TO ACCELERATE AND THE ABNORMALLY SHOOK. THE DEALER AND THE MANUFACTURER HAD NOT BEEN CONTACTED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 70,000.
Power train, Engine, May 10, 2019
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 FORD FOCUS. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING AT 20 MPH, THE VEHICLE STARTED HESITATING WHEN THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS APPLIED. THE FAILURE OCCURRED INTERMITTENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO LOCAL DEALER WEST HERR FORD (5025 CAMP RD, HAMBURG, NY 14075, (716) 649-5701 MULTIPLE TIMES, WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED BUT NO FAILURE WAS DETECTED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE CONTINUED WITH THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER HAD NOT BEEN INFORMED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 19,000.
Fuel system, Other, Power train, Electronic stability control (ESC), Engine, May 9, 2019
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, (877) 660-1721), WHERE DIAGNOSTIC TESTING DETERMINED THAT THE FAILURE WAS THE CLUTCH SEAL WAS LEAKING AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. IN ADDITION, THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING, THE FUEL GAUGE FAILED TO PROVIDE THE ACCURATE READING CAUSING THE CONTACT TO RUN OUT OF FUEL. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS IDLING IT WOULD STALL. IN ADDITION, THE VEHICLE WOULD ACCELERATE AND DECELERATE INDEPENDENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO R D SAWYER MOTOR CO DEALER (404 IS-64, MANTEO, NC 27954, (252) 473-2141) WHERE IT WAS ADVISED TO KEEP THE TANK HALF FULL. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND PROVIDED A CASE NUMBER: 17794117. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 50,000.
Power train, May 9, 2019
CAR EXPERIENCES SEVERE SHUDDERING, LURCHING, AND SKIPPING WHEN ACCELERATING FROM A STOP. DOES NOT MATTER IF IT IS ACCELERATING SLOWLY OR QUICKLY. IT SHUDDERS WHEN SWITCHING GEARS WELL DRIVING. VERY PERSISTENT WHEN LEAVING STOPLIGHTS. PURCHASED CAR IN FEBRUARY 2015 AND IT HAS HAD THIS ISSUE SINCE SHORTLY AFTER PURCHASE. HAS BEEN IN TWICE FOR SERVICE. FIRST TIME THEY SAID IT WAS NORMAL. WHEN IT PROGRESSED INTO A MORE SEVERE ISSUE THEY TOLD ME TO TRADE IT IN FOR A NEW CAR.
Power train, May 9, 2019
DUAL-CLUTCH TRANSMISSION 'SHUDDERS, SLIPS, BUCKS, JERKS, HESITATION".
Power train, Electrical system, Engine, May 8, 2019
CAR HAS STALLED SIX TIMES IN ONE WEEK TRANSMISSION HAS SHIFT TO NEUTRAL WHILE IN DRIVE WHEN CAR STALLS HAVE TO PULL TO SIDE OF ROAD AND PUT IN PARK AND RESTART TRANSMISSION SHUDDERS NO POWER VERY DANGEROUS SITUATION ALMOST REAR -ENDED BY TRUCK AN ENGINE MALFUNCTION SERVICE NOW MESSAGE WILL DISPLAY ON MESSAGE SCREEN YESTERDAY WAS BY FAR THE WORST DAY ENGINE DIES PULL TO SIDE OF ROAD PUT IN PARK RESTART PUT IN DRIVE LIKE IT WAS IN NEUTRAL TURN CAR OFF RESTART PUT IN DRIVE VERY LITTLE POWER TO TRANSMISSION PULL BACK OVER TO SIDE OF ROAD RESTART PUT IN DRIVE HAD POWER TO TRANSMISSION.WILL PARK VEHICLE UNTIL SITUATION IS RESOVED