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, Feb 27, 2018
2014 FORD FOCUS. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO PROBLEMS WITH CLUTCH MECHANISM. *LD THE CONSUMER STATED THE CLUTCH MECHANISM FAILED AND HAS BEEN REPLACED TWICE AND WENT OUT AGAIN. *JS
Power train, Feb 21, 2018
ON FEBRUARY 19, 2018, I WAS DRIVING MY 2014 FORD FOCUS (VIN [XXX]) IN SUGAR LAND, TX.WHILE OPERATING THE VEHICLE I STOPPED AT AN INTERSECTION.THERE WAS ONE VEHICLE IN FRONT OF ME AT THE TRAFFIC LIGHT.ONCE THE LIGHT TURNED GREEN I SLOWLY ACCELERATED.WHILE I WAS ACCELERATING, THE VEHICLE SHIFTED GEARS SO HARD THAT IT ALMOST CAUSED ME TO HIT THE VEHICLE IN FRONT OF ME.THE TRANSMISSION BANGED INTO GEAR VERY HARD. I AM VERY CONCERNED THAT THE TRANSMISSION IN THIS VEHICLE HAS A MANUFACTURING DEFECT WHICH IS CAUSING THIS SEVERE SAFETY HAZARD. ON FEBRUARY 21, 2018 I TOOK THE VEHICLE TO HELFMANN FORD IN STAFFORD, TX. THEY INFORMED ME THAT THE WOULD BE ABLE TO LOOK AT MY TRANSMISSION FOR 2 MONTHS DUE TO THEIR TECHNICIAN BEING OUT STARTING MONDAY. I THEN WENT TO LEGACY FORD DEALERSHIP LOCATED AT 27225 SOUTH WEST FREEWAY ROSENBERG TX 77471.I MET WITH A SERVICE ADVISOR WHO IDENTIFIED HIMSELF AS JOHN SMITH. I REPORTED THE INCIDENT TO THE SERVICE ADVISOR ON FEBRUARY 21, 2018 AT APPROXIMATELY 10:30AM.I ADVISED HIM THAT I WAS CONCERNED THAT THE VEHICLE HAD A MANUFACTURING DEFECT THAT WAS CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO BE A SAFETY HAZARD.HE INDICATED THAT THIS WAS A KNOWN ISSUE WITH THIS MODEL VEHICLE. I PURCHASED THIS VEHICLE BRAND NEW. IT HAS NEVER SUFFERED ANY UNUSUAL WEAR OR TEAR AND HAS NEVER BEEN MISUSED.ADDITIONALLY, I HAVE HAD IT INTO THE FORD DEALERSHIP FOR THE EXACT SAME ISSUE AT LEAST THREE TIMES.I AM CONCERNED THAT THE ISSUE IS NOT BEING REPORTED TO NHTSA AND THAT THE AGENCY IS NOT AWARE OF THE SAFETY HAZARD ASSOCIATED WITH THIS VEHICLE. ADDITIONAL TRANSMISSION ISSUES INCLUDE VIOLENT SHUDDERING FROM A COMPLETE STOP AND WHILE DRIVING ON INCLINE. THE TRANSMISSION WILL BECOME STUCK IN FIRST AND SECOND GEARS AND WHINED UP BUT NOT SHIFT ANY FURTHER WITHOUT COMING TO A COMPLETE STOP TO "RESET" THE TRANSMISSION. *TR
Power train, Feb 16, 2018
2014 FORD FOCUS. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO BAD CLUTCH ON VEHICLE. *LD THE CONSUMER STATED THE DEALER DECLINED TO COMPLETE THE REPAIR. THE DEALER ADVISED THE CLUTCH WAS OUT OF WARRANTY. *JS *CN *JS
Power train, Feb 15, 2018
.CAR IS VERY DANGEROUS TO DRIVE IN TRAFFIC. TRANSMISSION IS UNDEPENDABLE
Power train, Feb 8, 2018
I BOUGHT FORD FOCUS 2014 SE BUT I FOUND OUT IT HAS BIG TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS THIS CAR HAS ONLY 87000 MILES.I TOOK IT TO DEALERSHIP THEY TESTED THEY SAID IT NEED TO REPLACE NEW FAMILY CLUTCH BUT NO UNDER WARRANTY COVERAGE .IT COST $1,750 THAT I HAVE TO PAY FROM MY POCKET.IT VERY BAD SO WITHOUT CAR I THINK I'M GOING TO LOSE MY JOB IT'S VERY BAD STUFF I HAVE EVER SEEN BEFORE.
Power train, Jan 26, 2018
CAR HAS BEEN PRESENTING TRANSMISSION ISSUES SINCE DAY 1. I BELIEVE THAT THERE IS A TRANSMISSION RECALL FOR THIS CAR, HOWEVER I DO NOT SEE IT LISTED FOR MY VIN #. THE ISSUES ARE PERCEIVED WHEN THE CAR IS IN MOTION, AND BOTH, CITY AND HIGHWAYS.
Power train, Electrical system, Service brakes, Jan 22, 2018
I STARTED MY VEHICLE AFTER I DROPPED MY 3 MONTH OLD OFF AT DAYCARE, IT WAS PARKED AND MY DASHBOARD WAS FLASHING "TRANSMISSION FAULT- SERVICE NOW". I PULLED OUT OF MY SPACE AND PARKED THE CAR TO RESTART , TO SEE IF MAYBE THE COMPUTER JUST NEEDED TO BE RESTARTED. AT THIS POINT THE DASHBOARD COMPUTER WAS GOING BLACK AND THEN TRYING TO TURN ON AND GOING BLUE. THE SPEEDOMETER STOPPED WORKING, I LOST ALL POWER STEERING. I DROVE IT HOME AND PARKED IT.
Power train, Jan 15, 2018
THE VEHICLE LOST THE ABILITY TO REVERSE (PARKING LOT), AND THE TRANSMISSION LURCHES WHILE SHIFTING GEARS (STREET/HIGHWAY). I TOOK IT TO THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT OF MY FORD DEALER, AND THEY SAID IT IS THE TCM MODULE -- THE SAME PART THAT IS THE SUBJECT OF A CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT. I'M AFRAID TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE BECAUSE EVERYONE WHO HAS THIS ISSUE SAYS IT RECURS AFTER FORD RE PROGRAMS THE TCM, WHICH DOES NOT FIX THE PROBLEM WHICH GETS PROGRESSIVELY WORSE, OFTEN LOSING POWER ON THE HIGHWAY OR THE STEERING WHEEL LOCKING. I DON'T TO KEEP HAVING TO DRIVE THIS VEHICLE UNTIL ENOUGH PEOPLE DIE.
Power train, Jan 3, 2018
I'VE HAD 10 PLUS TRANSMISSION ISSUES WITH THIS CAR IN LESS THAN 2 YEARS.
Power train, Jan 2, 2018
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 FORD FOCUS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE GEAR SHIFTER FAILED AND WAS NOT ENGAGING PROPERLY, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO JERK AND LOSE ACCELERATION. THE FAILURE WAS EXPERIENCED NUMEROUS TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO FORD GREENWAY AUTO GROUP (9001 EAST COLONIAL DRIVE, ORLANDO, FL, 032817, PHONE 407-275-3200) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE TRANSMISSION CLUTCH FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE WARRANTY REPAIR FOR THE DUAL CLUTCH AND THE TRANSMISSION CONTROL MODULE REPLACEMENT. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 50,000.
Power train, Jan 2, 2018
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 FORD FOCUS. WHILE DRIVING 10 MPH, THE VEHICLE SHUDDERED AND JERKED BEFORE RETURNING TO NORMAL. THE FAILURE OCCURRED NUMEROUS TIMES WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO MIRACLE FORD (1394 NASHVILLE PIKE, GALLATIN, TN 37066, (615) 442-8845) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE CLUTCH WAS FAULTY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THERE WERE NO RECALLS FOR THE FAILURE. THE VIN WAS UNKNOWN. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 98,000.
Power train, Dec 19, 2017
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 FORD FOCUS. WHILE DRIVING 15 MPH AND DECELERATING, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURE OCCURRED TWICE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO BOGGUS FORD MC ALLEN (1400 E EXPY 83, MCALLEN, TX 78501, (956) 686-7411) TO BE DIAGNOSED; HOWEVER, THE MECHANIC WAS UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE FAILURE OR RETRIEVE A FAULT CODE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 25,000.
Power train, Electrical system, Engine, Dec 11, 2017
STUDDERING AND SHUTTERING OF SHIFTING GEARS. SKIPS LIKE TRANSMISSISON IS SLIPPING
Power train, Dec 2, 2017
TRANSMISSION CLUTCHES SHUDDER/TRIED TO STALL, WAS FIXED LAST YEAR AT 4280 MILES. I NOW HAVE 7820 MILES AND TRANSMISSION IT SLIPPING/ CLUTCHES NOT WORKING CORRECTLY. ALL OCCURRENCES WHILE DRIVING HWY/LOW SPEEDS.
Power train, Nov 30, 2017
IN THE CITY AFTER STOPPING AT LIGHT AND STARTING TO DRIVE CAR SHUDDERS, VIBRATES AND TIRES FEEL LIKE THEY ARE NOT ROTATING. WHICH THE CAR BEHIND ME TO STEP ON HIS BRAKES TO AVOID HITTING ME. ONCE I GET PASS THE "SHUDDER, VIBRATE AND JERKING THE CAR DRIVES O.K. I HAVE BEEN TOLD IT IS THE TRANSMISSION. I ALSO HAD THE CAR JERK FORWARD WITH INCREASE SPEED WITHOUT ME INCREASING MY SPEED.
Power train, Nov 30, 2017
TRANSMISSION DOES NOT ENGAGE SMOOTHLY BETWEEN SHIFTS. TRANSMISSION IS SLOW TO FULLY ENGAGE INTO GEAR. VEHICLE SHAKES AND SHUDDERS WHEN PROGRESSING THROUGH GEARS. NO POWER DURING ATTEMPTED ACCELERATION. TRANSMISSION DOES NOT SHIFT INTO GEAR WHEN GAS PEDAL DEPRESSED. IN ALL CONDITIONS, STATIONARY, MOTION AND ALL LOCATIONS, CITY, HIGHWAY, TURNING. OCCURS CONTINUOUSLY FROM PURCHASE UNTIL CURRENT DATE.
Power train, Air bags, Nov 27, 2017
THE 2014 FORD FOCUS HAS SEVERAL ISSUES. THE POWER SHIFT TRANSMISSION IS A COMPLETE DISASTER. IT JERKS, BUCKS, SHUDDERS, DELAYS SHIFTING, AND HAS AN ERRATIC SHIFTING PATTERN. THE UNEVEN AND ERRATIC SHIFTING CAUSES GAS MILEAGE TO FLUCTUATE BETWEEN 20 MPG AND 28 MPG.(ACTUAL NOT AVERAGE-AVERAGE IS SOMEWHERE BETWEEN 23 AND 25 MPG). THERE IS NEVER BETTER GAS MILEAGE THAN 28 MPG. THIS IS UNACCEPTABLE FOR A 4 CYLINDER VEHICLE THAT IS ADVERTISED AS 33 AVERAGE MPG. I HAVE SPENT A LOT OF TIME REGISTERING, FILING FOR, AND DOCUMENTING NECESSARY REPAIRS FOR THE CLASS ACTION LAW SUIT AND EVENTUAL ARBITRATION. THE LOCAL FORD DEALER HAS BEEN DIFFICULT TO WORK WITH AND WE ONLY HAVE ONE ON THE EAST SIDE OF THE BIG ISLAND OF HAWAII, WHERE I LIVE. THIS HAS BEEN A HUGE INCONVENIENCE AND I HAVE TO RENT A CAR EVERY TIME I TAKE THE FOCUS IN FOR REPAIRS. FORD HAS REPLACED THE CLUTCH WHICH HAS IMPROVED THE SHIFTING TO SOME DEGREE, BUT NOT MITIGATED THE PROBLEMS, COMPLETELY. THE CAR IS GOING IN FOR A THIRD EVALUATION AS IT IS STILL STAYING IN FIRST GEAR FOR AN INAPPROPRIATELY LONG TIME AND BUCKING AT LOW SPEEDS. I HAVE REQUESTED THAT FORD REPLACE OR REPURCHASE THIS VEHICLE. SO FAR, SO BAD. THE "DEAL" FORD OFFERED ME WAS NOTHING, AFTER I FILED MY PAPERWORK. I AM WAITING TO BE ASSIGNED AN ARBITRATOR, BUT THAT HAS BEEN STALLED BY A THIRD PARTY IN COLORADO, WHO WANTS THE RULES OF ARBITRATION CHANGED. I HAVE READ THE ENTIRE ARBITRATION DOCUMENT AND IT FAVORS FORD, OF COURSE. HOWEVER, IF THEY OFFER TO REPURCHASE OR REPLACE THIS VEHICLE, I WOULD BE AGREEABLE TO THAT. I DO NOT KNOW WHAT MORE THE COLORADO PEOPLE WANT, BUT IT IS STALLING ALL OF US WAITING FOR OUR CHANCE AT ARBITRATION. IN THE MEANTIME, I AM STUCK WITH THIS MAJOR LEMON VEHICLE, WHICH, IS COVERED UNDER HAWAII'S LEMON LAW AS WELL. FORD MANUFACTURED A SUB-STANDARD VEHICLE AND NEEDS TO TAKE IT BACK.
Power train, Electrical system, Fuel/propulsion system, Nov 15, 2017, crash
DUAL CLUTCH AND ELECTRICAL WIRING HARNESS SHIFTED TRANSMISSION IN DRIVE WHEN I WAS IN PARK RESULTING THE CAR WRECKING INTO MY GARAGE. CANISTER PURGE VALVE STUCK OPEN RESULTING IN LOW FUEL PRESSURE CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO STALL WHEN DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY. SEVERAL OCCASIONS THE CAR GAVE ME INACCURATE GAS MILEAGE MILES TO EMPTY CAUSING ME TO BECOME STRANDED.TRANSMISSION SHUTTER WHEN THE VEHICLE IS OFF BUT YOU OPEN A DOOR OR TURN ON A LIGHT. TRUNK CAME OPEN WHILE I WAS IN THE CAR WASH. ANOTHER NCIDENT ALMOST CAUSING ME TO WRECK WHEN I WSS BRAKING THE CAR ACCELERATED. DEATH TRAP!
Power train, Nov 13, 2017
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 FORD FOCUS. WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH AND MERGING OFF A RAMP, THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO SHAKE VIOLENTLY AND SHIFTED TO NEUTRAL INDEPENDENTLY AND WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS PULLED OVER TO THE SHOULDER LANE, SHUT OFF, AND RESTARTED. THE VEHICLE WAS ABLE TO RESTART, BUT THE FAILURE WAS PERSISTENT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO MORRISTOWN FORD (1112 W MORRIS BLVD, MORRISTOWN TN, 37813) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE SEALS IN THE CLUTCH FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN ANY RECALLS. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 10,000.
Power train, Nov 13, 2017
I HAVE HAD TRANSMISSION ISSUES WITH THIS VEHICLE SINCE ABOUT THE 10,000 MILE MARK. THE CAR SHUTTERS AND SHAKES WHEN ACCELERATING AND LOOSES POWER. IT WILL BARELY PULL HILLS AND AT TIMES WHEN DRIVING THE CAR WILL NOT SHIFT INTO GEAR AND THE RPMS HAVE REVED ABOVE 5000 AND IF I DIDN'T SHIFT INTO NEUTRAL I'M AFRAID THE MOTOR WOULD HAVE BLOWN. THIS OCCURRED WHEN I WAS MERGING INTO TRAFFIC ON THE INTERSTATE AND NEARLY CAUSED AN ACCIDENT. THERE HAS BEEN A WARRANTY EXTENSION BY YOU ALL FOR CERTAIN MODELS OF THIS VEHICLE BUT NOT ALL. I WOULD REQUEST YOU GUYS EXTEND THE WARRANTY TO ALL MODEL YEAR FORD FOCUS AS THE ISSUE SEEMS TO BE THE CLUTCH.
Power train, Fuel/propulsion system, Nov 7, 2017
CAR TRANSMISSION JERKS, SPUTTERS, ACCELERATES AND STALLS. IN ADDITION NOW HAVING ISSUES WITH FUEL TANK NOT GUAGING AND NOW IT HESITATES, STALLS OUT AND IS NOT SAFE. CAR SUDDENLY STOPPED RUNNING HAD TO BE TOWED TO THE SHOP AND SHOP ADVISED THE FUEL TANK GUAGE WAS NOT OPERATING AND REGISTERING GAS. NOW I AM GOING TO HAVE TO TAKE IT BACK TO THE SHOP AS IT APPEARS IT MAY INVOLVE FUEL TANK, FUEL PUMP AND VAPOR MANAGEMENT. I ONLY KNOW THIS IS BECAUSE SEARCHING ON LINE I SEE MANY SIMIILAR COMPLAINTS ABOUT THE JERKING TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS, AND PROBLEMS WITH THE VEHICLE STALLING OUT. IT SAYS FORD IS NOT ACKNOWLEDING THIS AS A PROBLEM. I BELIEVE THEY NEED TO RECALL THIS AND FIX THIS ALTHOUGH IT APPEARS BASED ON REVIEWS EVEN AFTER REPEATED ATTEMPTS TO FIX IT IS STILL NOT RESOLVED. MANY CUSTOMERS HAVE HAD TO PAY THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS. THIS VEHICLE IS NOT SAFE TO DRIVE AND IS IN A CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT.
Power train, Nov 7, 2017
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 FORD FOCUS. WHILE DRIVING LOW SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE JERKED WITHOUT WARNING. WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS IN THIRD GEAR, IT DROVE NORMALLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A LOCAL DEALER (JERRY DUNCAN FORD, 801 N ROANE ST, HARRIMAN, TN 37748) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE CLUTCH NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE ISSUE AND OPENED CASE NUMBER: CAS 13448915. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 83,000.
Power train, Other or unspecified, Fuel/propulsion system, Nov 1, 2017
AT TIMES THE CAR WON'T START, THEN AFTER A FEW MINUTES IT STARTS. CUTS OFF WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED AS IF IT IS OUT OF GAS. CUTS OFF ON THE INTERSTATE WHILE DRIVING AT HIGH SPEED OR LOW SPEED. FIRST THE BATTER AND OIL LIGHT APPEARS IN RED ON DASH WHEN PUSHING THE GAS NOTHING HAPPENS AND IT CUTS OFF. IT STALLS MORE AND MORE, THE FUEL GAGE SOMES GOES PAST FULL OR FLUCTUATES WHEN DRIVING. AFTER PUTTING GAS IN CAR IT STALLS MORE. ALSO, AS I PULL OFF AFTER STOPPED OR INITIALLY, THE CAR HESITATES AND SKIPS AND THE TIRES SKIP WHEN UNTIL IT GETS PAST 15 -20 MILES THEN THE TRANSMISSION IS STEADY WHEN IT'S NOT SALLING.. WHEN IT RAINS THE PASSENGER SIDE FLOOR AND ROOF LEAKS WATER CONSTANTLY WHEN I AM DRIVING IN WATER THE PASSENGER SIDE FLOOR GETS WET. WHEN IT RAINS AND THE CAR IS PARKED WATER LEAKS AND THE PASSENGER ROOF IS WET FROM FRONT TO BACK AS WELL AS ABOUT 2 INCHES OF WATER ON THE PASSENGER FRONT AND BACK ON THE FLOOR.
Power train, Nov 1, 2017
TRANSMISSION AT HIGHWAY SPEED JUMPS OUT OF GEAR. HAD FORD LOOK AT IT AND THEY WOULD NOT EVEN DRIVE IT JUST PUT IT ON THE COMPUTER AND SAID ITS FINE. ALSO IT SLIPS WHEN PULLING OUT. WORST CAR THAT I'VE OWNED NEVER BUY ANOTHER HAD 2007 WITH NO ISSUES
Power train, Oct 27, 2017
WHEN STARTING FROM A STOPPED MODE THE CAR JERKS THROUGH 1ST AND 2ND GEARS. WHEN ACCELERATING QUICKLY IT IS HARD TO CONTROL THE CAR. TOOK TO DEALER (MAX FORD HARRISONVILLE, MO) AND HE SAID IT WAS THE ELECTRIC CLUTCH. THE 2012 AND 2013 HAD A CAMPAIGN WITH AN EXTENDED WARRANTY OF 7 YEARS OR 100K MILES TO REPLACE THE CLUTCH. HE DID NOT KNOW WHY MY 2014 WAS NOT COVERED SINCE IT IS THE SAME ENGINE AND CLUTCH. MY CAR HAS 67K MILES SO IS OUT OF THE BASIC WARRANTY. I CALLED FORD AND THEY COULD NOT GIVE A REASON AS TO WHY IT WAS NOT COVERED. SHORT OF SPENDING 1500 DOLLARS TO HAVE CLUTCH REPLACED I AM STUCK. I WAS TOLD BY DEALER THIS WOULD ONLY BE A TEMPORARY FIX ANYWAY BECAUSE THE CLUTCH ONLY LASTS ABOUT 30K MILES.