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
2,657 reports, newest first.
Power train, Aug 7, 2019
WAS INFORMED BY FORD IN 2017 THAT THERE WERE TRANSMISSION ISSUES WITH MY MAKE/MODEL. TOOK IT IN TO A LOCAL DEALER AND THEY SAID YES, THE CLUTCH OF MY TRANSMISSION NEEDED FIXED, WHICH THEY DID. NOW, 2 YEARS LATER, IT'S BROKEN AGAIN. THERE ARE COUNTLESS INSTANCES OF CLUTCH ISSUES WITH THE TRANSMISSION IN MY MAKE/MODEL, HOWEVER, FORD SAYS THAT THE EXTENSION OF 10 YR/100,000 MILE IS ONLY FOR THE COMPUTERIZED PORTION OF THE TRANSMISSION. EVEN THOUGH CLEARLY THERE IS AN ISSUE WITH THE CLUTCH SINCE IT'S THE SAME ISSUE FROM BEFORE. THEY REFUSE TO FIX IT EVEN THOUGH IT'S THE SAME ISSUE AND I'M ONLY AT 66,000 MILES.
Power train, Aug 7, 2019
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 FORD FOCUS. EVERY TIME THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED FROM A COMPLETE STOP, THE VEHICLE HESITATED TO ACCELERATE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO LONG LEWIS FORD (2551 JOHN HAWKINS PKWY, BIRMINGHAM, AL 35244) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT BOTH CLUTCHES NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURE OCCURRED AT LEAST TWO YEARS. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 142,000.
Steering, Aug 7, 2019
IMPARED STEERING/GRINDING NOISE WHEN TURNING STATIONARY OR IN MOTION, TEMPORARY LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL, INCREASING RISK OF CRASH AND POSES AN UNREASONABLE RISK TO MY SAFETY. PLEASE SEE NHTSA # 14V514000 FORD RECALL # 14S18 .
Electrical system, Other or unspecified, Electronic stability control (ESC), Aug 7, 2019
DOESN'T DRIVE OR GO IN REVERSE WAS AT A RED LIGHT IT DIDN'T WANT TO DRIVE OFF ALMOST CAUSED A WRECK
Power train, Aug 6, 2019
AT 11/25/15, 15,490 MILES FORD DEALERSHIP CHECKED VEHICLE FOR OUR COMPLAINT OF INCREASING HESITATION ISSUES AT ACCELERATION. FOUND NO CODES. SECOND REPORT AT 8/10/16, 22,896 MILES. WE TOLD DEALERSHIP THAT IT WAS LIKE THE TRANSMISSION OR CLUTCH WAS SLIPPING. NO CODES. 3RD REPORT AT 8/29/16, 23,057 MILES-- DEALER REPLACED CLUTCH ASSEMBLY AND SEAL KIT. AT ABOUT JULY 2019, 50,000 MILES SAME PROBLEMS RESURFACED. 8/6/19 FORD DEALER CONFIRMED CAR AGAIN NEEDS A NEW CLUTCH, BUT NO LONGER UNDER WARRANTY. CAR IS STUTTERING AT TAKE OFF FROM BUSY INTERSECTIONS, ACCELERATION RAMPS, ETC ALMOST CAUSING SERIOUS ACCIDENTS. SHOULD NOT HAVE TO REPLACE A CLUTCH EVERY 25000 MILES. AFFORDABILITY IS ISSUE AND SAFETY ISSUE BECAUSE OF AFFORDABILITY.
Power train, Aug 6, 2019
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 FORD FOCUS. WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS STARTED, IT DID NOT MOVE WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO GEORGE WAIKEM FORD (330-478-1801, LOCATED AT 4321 LINCOLNWAY E, MASSILLON, OH 44646) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE CLUTCH NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN A RECALL. 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 90,500.
Power train, Aug 6, 2019
ON AUGUST 02 2019 TOOK MY FOCUS TO A MECHANIC SHOP FOR WHAT I THOUGHT WAS BRAKE PROBLEMS AND IT TURNS OUT TO BE TRANSMISSION PROBLEM THE MECHANIC MENTION A RECALL FOR FOCUS TRANNI THAT'S HOW I START READING ABOUT THE TRANSMISSION ISSUES ON FORD FOCUS PLEASE ADVISE ME ON WHAT TO EXPECT NEXT MY CAR GOT 85000 MILES, THE CLUCTHES WERE REPLACE IN 2016,I CALL THE NEIREST FORD DEALER THE SAY THEY NEED TO INSPECT THE CAR BUT THERE IS GARANTY?
Fuel/propulsion system, Aug 5, 2019
THE PROBLEM OCCURS WHEN ACCELERATING FROM A STOPPED POSITION OR UPON SLOWING DOWN AND THEN ACCELERATING. THE VEHICLE JERKS AND SHAKES LIKE IT IS NOT GETTING ADEQUATE FUEL. THE AMOUNT OF GAS IN THE TANK MAKES NO DIFFERENCE. IT FEELS LIKE THE VEHICLE WANTS TO STALL. I JUST PURCHASED THE VEHICLE FROM THE ORIGINAL OWNER. I HAVE NOT NOTICED THIS PROBLEM WHEN GOING IN REVERSE BUT ONLY WHEN IN THE DRIVE POSITION. THE OWNER DID NOT HAVE A MANUAL FOR THE VEHICLE. I STARTED DRIVING THE VEHICLE IN MAY 2019. THE ORIGINAL OWNER SAID HE HAS NOT RECEIVED ANY RECALLS ON THIS VEHICLE.
Power train, Aug 5, 2019
I HAVE HAD TWO PARTICULAR INCIDENTS OF WORRY, NOT INCLUDING DAILY ISSUES WITH MY VEHICLE. ONE WAS THE WINTER OF 2018 AND ONE WAS THE FALL OF 2018. WHAT IS HAPPENING WITH MY FORD IS THINGS SUCH AS, GETTING STUCK ON HILLS WHEN IT SNOWS BECAUSE MY CAR CANNOT GET OUT OF FIRST GEAR TO MOVE. WHEN DRIVING, EVEN ON FLAT AREAS, IT WILL CHUG AND JOLT AS YOU TRY TO ACCELERATE AND GET OUT OF FIRST GEAR GOING INTO SECOND. THERE ARE ALSO TIMES WHEN IT GETS LOUD AS IF IT IS STRUGGLING TO MOVE OR PARTS ARE GIVING OUT. I HAVE HAD A CHIP IN MY CAR REPLACED DUE TO IT LOSING ABILITY TO DRIVE PROPERLY AND INABILITY TO PUT THE CAR IN REVERSE. THIS CAUSED IT TO NEED TO BE FLAT BEDDED TO A DEALER FOR REPAIR. I SPECIFICALLY WORRY ABOUT DRIVING DURING THE WINTER IN THE SNOW AND ICE BECAUSE THE JOLTING ISSUE IS SO BAD I AM AFRAID I WILL GET STUCK ON ANOTHER HILL OR IN ACCIDENT. THIS DOES CAUSE FEAR WHEN I AM DRIVING AS TO WHAT MAY HAPPEN WHEN THE WEATHER GETS BAD OUTSIDE AND NOT KNOWING HOW MY CAR WILL RESPOND AND DRIVE.
Power train, Aug 5, 2019
SHUDDERING, JERKING, FAILING TO ENGAGE FROM A STANDSTILL. THIS HAS CONTINUED FROM TIME THE CAR WAS UNDER WARRANTY TO SEVERAL YEARS LATER. I WAS TOLD THERE WAS NOTHING THAT COULD BE DONE, AND NOW I HAVE GOTTEN A ENGINE SERVICE WARNING AND THE CAR HAS TROUBLE SHIFTING TO HIGHER GEARS.
Other or unspecified, Aug 5, 2019
WHEN STARTING CAR WOULD SPUTTER AND SHAKE. HAD TO HAVE TRANSMISSION AND CLUTCH REPLACED $1700. ALSO WHEN STOPPED IT WOULD SURGE FORWARD AND SOMETIMES BACKWARD. CAR IS A 2014 FOCUS EITH 15,500. MILES. AFRAID TO DRIVE ANY DISTANCE FOR FEAR OF SLIPPING OUT OF DRIVE. HAVE WRITTEN FORD BUT TO NO AVAIL. I HAVE ALL MY RECORDS.
Electrical system, Aug 5, 2019
THE FACTORY RADIO SHORTS OUT AND FRIES PARTS OF THE MAIN WIRING HARNESS. THIS CAUSES THE CAR TO MAKE LOUD POPPING NOISES THAT SOUND LIKE GUN SHOTS. SCARING THE DRIVER. IT ALSO SHUT THE CAR OFF WHILE I WAS DRIVING.
Power train, Fuel/propulsion system, Aug 4, 2019
THE CAR RAN OUT OF GAS EVEN THOUGH THE GAUGE INDICATED THE CAR HAD ABOUT 60 MILES TO GO BEFORE EMPTY. NOW, THE TRANSMISSION SEEMS TO BE GOING OUT. WHEN THE CAR SHIFTS FROM 1ST TO 2ND GEAR IT FEELS LIKE THE CAR IS ABOUT TO STALL OUT.
Power train, Aug 3, 2019
2014 FORD FOCUS SE SEDAN. FORD PROCRASTINATED FIXING THE TRANSMISSION MODULE. I REPORTED THE PROBLEM REPEATEDLY BUT THEY SAID IT WAS NORMAL FOR THE 6 SPEED AUTO TRANSMISSION. FINALLY I THREATENED TO CONTACT NHTSA AND FORD CUSTOMER SERVICE AND THEY REPLACED THE MODULE AT 13,000 MILES AND AGAIN AFTER 26,000 MILES. THEY DELAYED AGAIN AND NOW AT 62,000 THEY SAY I NEED A NEW CLUTCH. MY DAD WAS A MECHANIC AND I TAKE CARE OF OUR VEHICLES. I BELIEVE THAT THE DELAY IN REPAIRING THE MODULE LEAD TO WEAR ON THE CLUTCH. IT IS VERY UNUSUAL FOR AN AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION TO HAVE THIS PROBLEM WITH LESS THAN 100,000 MILES AND NORMAL WEAR AND TEAR, ESPECIALLY SINCE THE 2015 MODEL IS COVERED FOR THIS PROBLEM.
Fuel/propulsion system, Aug 2, 2019
TAKATA GAS TANK RECALL: LAST YEAR AT 68,000 MILES I TOOK MY CAR INTO DEALERSHIP FOR GAS TANK RECALL. IT WAS REPAIRED AND THERE WERE NO MORE PROBLEMS UNTIL ABOUT A WEEK AGO. MY VEHICLE NOW HAS 82,000 MILES ON IT. IT STARTED JERKING AND STALLING A LOT AND I REALIZED IN THE PAST WEEK I HAD STOPPED TO GET GAS EVERY DAY ON MY WAY TO WORK. I HAVE PUT A TOTAL OF $55 IN TO DRIVE 300 MILES. I STARTED NOTICING THE MILES TO EMPTY DROPPING RAPIDLY JUST DRIVING LESS THAN 1 MILE.I TOOK IT TO THE LOCAL FORD DEALERSHIP WHO DID NOT PERFORM A DIAGNOSTICS TEST AND TOLD ME TO COME PICK THE VEHICLE UP, THE RECALL WAS ALREADY PERFORMED A YEAR AGO. SO I CALLED FORD MOTOR COMPANY TO COMPLAIN ABOUT THIS PEOBLEM AND WAS TOLD I COULD ONLY HAVE THAT PROBLEM FIXED ONCE! THEY TOLD ME THEY WOULD OPEN A CASE#CAS22299572 AND I WOULD HEAR BACK IN 1 BUSINESS DAY. I AM IN THE PROCESS OF MOVING AND I CAN'T GO TO WORK FOR FEAR OF THE CAR "BLOWING UP" ESPECIALLY WITH IT BEING 100 DEGREES OUTSIDE. WHY IS NOTHING BEING DONE WITH ALL THE PROBLEMS WE AS FORD FOCUS OWNERS HAVE BEEN DEALING WITH? OUR LIVES AND OUR FAMILY'S LIVES ARE AT STAKE HERE. I HAVE LOT JOBS, BEEN WORRIED SICK, NOT TO MENTION THE TIME I HAVE WASTED TAKING MY VEHICLE IN FOR TGE SAME THING TIME AFTER TIME AFTER TIME. THIS HAS BEEN INGOING FOR 4 YEARS WITH THE TRANSMISSION AND GAS TANK PROBLEMS. WHY IS FORD NOT OFFERING SOME KIND OF COMPENSATION TO THOSE OF US AFFECTED BY A VEHICLE THEY KNEW HAD PROBLEMS BEFORE THEY WERE PUT ON THE MARKET TO SELL! I JUST DON'T UNDERSTAND AND NOW IN THE PROCESS OF MOVING EXPENSES, I WILL HAVE TO GET A RENTAL CAR SO AI DON'T BLOW UP. PLEASE HELP!
Engine, Aug 2, 2019
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 FORD FOCUS. UPON PURCHASING THE USED VEHICLE, THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THERE WAS AN ACTIVE RECALL ON THE VEHICLE REGARDING THE ENGINE. WHEN THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT WITH SOUTH TACOMA MAZDA (6027 S TACOMA WAY, TACOMA, WA 98409, (253) 722-2888), SHE WAS INFORMED THAT THE PARTS FOR THE REMEDY WERE NOT AVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE NHTSA CAMPAIGN INFORMATION WAS NOT PROVIDED. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. *BF CONSUMER STATED MY CAR STOP WITHOUT NOTICE WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE STREET. I LEARNED THIS ALSO AFTER PURCHASE.*JB
Steering, Aug 2, 2019
STEERING WHEEL LOCKS UP AFTER STARTING CAR AND ALSO WHILE DRIVING AT LOW SPEEDS
Vehicle speed control, Other or unspecified, Engine, Aug 2, 2019
WHILE DRIVING IN MOTION, I RAMDONLY GET AN ALERT THAT THERE IS AN ENGINE MALFUNCTION, WHICH THEN CAUSES MY CAR TO HAVE VERY LITTLE POWER WHEN ACCELERATING. IF I COME TO A STOP, THEN GIVE IT GAS, IT GOES EXTREMELY SLOW, CAUSING MY RPM'S TO SHOOT UP. MY TRANSMISSION IS HORRIBLE WHILE SHIFTING. ITS SPUTTERS, HESITATES, JUMPS, AND FEELS LIKE IT CANT MAKE UP ITS MIND ON WHAT GEAR TO GO IN. AND ITS ONLY GOTTEN WORSE. THRE HAS BEEN 3 DIFFERENT OCCASIONS WHERE AFTER STOPPING FOR GAS, OR BEING AT WORK THAT I HAVE SHUT MY CAR OFF, AND WHEN I WENT TO START IT UP AGAIN, IT WOULDNT. IT WOULNDT EVEN TURN OVER. AFTER TRYING SEVERAL TIMES, IT WOULD FINALLY START. WHATEVER IS CAUSING ALL OF THESE PROBLEMS, IS ALSO DRAINING MY BATTERY AS I HAD TO GET A NEW ONE AFTER JUST OVER 2 YEARS. A BATTERY IS SUPPOSED TO LAST 5 YEARS. FORD SAID ONLY 3-5 AND THEREFORE WOULD NOT COVER IT SINCE I WAS SUPPOSEDLY COMING UP ON THE 3RD YEAR. WHICH I WAS NOT. I DO NOT FEEL SAFE IN THIS CAR. AND I NOW HAVE A NEWLY TURNED 16 Y/O DAUGHTER WHOS JUST IS ABOUT TO LEARN HOW TO DRIVE. AND I SHOULD NOT FEEL ITS UNSAFE FOR HER TO HAVE TO LEARN IN THIS VEHICLE I HAVE A FEW MORE YEARS TO PAY ON IT AND IT WOULDNT BENEFIT ME TO SELL OR TRADE IN AT THIS POINT. I HAVE ATTACHED A PICTURE OF THE SECOND TIME I GOT THIS ENGINE ALERT. I CAN'T EXACTLY TAKE A PICTURE OF HOW MY CAR DRIVES OR HOW THE TRANSMISSION SHIFTS. IF I CAN SEND VIDEO'S, I'D BE HAPPY TO DO SO IF IT WOULD HELP.
Power train, Aug 2, 2019
TAKATA RECALL AND CLUTCH REPLACED AT LEAST TWICE BY SEYMOUR FORD IN JACKSON, MI. ON 3/4/19 MY CAR DIED AT A TWO-WAY STOP SIGN AND I WAS LUCKY TO PUSH IT OUT OF HARM'S WAY. IT WAS TOWED TO SEYMOUR AND THEY SOLDERED A PART BACK TOGETHER.
Power train, Aug 2, 2019
TRANSMISSION STUTTERS AND STALLS WHEN I ACCELERATE. I HAVE HAD IT INTO THE DEALERSHIP SEVERAL TIMES TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM BUT IT CONTINUES TO STUTTER AND STALL. IT HAS BECOME A DANGEROUS SITUATION AND I FEAR FOR MY SAFETY AND OTHER PASSENGERS.
Power train, Aug 2, 2019
TRANSMISSION SHUTTERS AND HESITATES WHEN STARTING OFF. AT 4000 MILES DEALERS SAID THE COMPUTER NEEDED TO LEARN MY DRIVING HABITS, AT 12000MILES THEY REPLACED THE TCM. AT 20000 MILES THEY REPLACED THE TRANS SEALS BECAUSE OIL WAS LEAKING ON TO THE CLUTCH, AT 40000 THEY REPLACED THE CLUTCH PLATES, AT 80000 THEY REPLACED THE CLUTCH PLATES AGAIN, AT 100000 THE SHUDDERING IS BACK BUT THEY WANT $1900 TO REPLACE THE CLUTCH PLATES, WHAT A MESS!
Air bags, Seat belts, Aug 2, 2019
THE AIRBAG SIGN COMES ON AND THERE IS NOTHING WE WITH THE VEHICULAR, IT ALSO STATES THE SAFEBELT NEEDS TO BE SERVICED
Power train, Aug 1, 2019
WHEN I PRESS THE GAS PEDAL FROM 1-45 MPH THE CAR HESITATES TO GO AND THEN JERKS FORWARD. I TOOK IT INTO THE FORD DEALER WHO STATED IT WAS A BAD CLUTCH AND THEY REPLACED THE CLUTCH. A MONTH LATER THE SAME PROBLEM OCCURRED AGAIN SO I TOOK IT BACK TO THE DEALER WHO SAY THE TRANSMISSION WAS LEAKING WHICH RUINED THE CLUTCH AND IT HAD TO BE REPLACED AGAIN. WITHIN 2 MONTHS I HAD TO BUY 2 CLUTCHES AND PAY TO FIX THE TRANSMISSION.
Fuel system, Gasoline, Aug 1, 2019
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 FORD FOCUS. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED AND THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE ALSO STALLED DURING A STOP. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE MASS AIRFLOW SENSOR WAS DAMAGED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED TWO DAYS LATER. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOT NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 120,000.
Vehicle speed control, Other or unspecified, Jul 31, 2019
MY CAR HAS BEEN DOWN FOR 2 MONTHS. I IMMEDIATELY TOOK MY CAR TO FORD BECAUSE IT HASN'T EVEN BEEN A YEAR SINCE MY PURCHASE. AFTER HAVING MY CAR FOR A WEEK THEY DECIDED THAT MY CAR NEEDED A NEW CLUTCH. NOW THAT I'M READING ALL OF THESE REVIEWS THAT ARE VERY SIMILAR TO MINE I NEED ANSWERS. MY CAR WAS SHUDDERING WHEN I FIRST MADE THE PURCHASE, BUT I WAS TOLD THOSE TYPES OF CARS JUST DRIVE LIKE THAT. FORD SAID THAT MY CLUTCH WAS NOT COVERED AND I HAVE TO PAY $2500 TO GET IT FIXED. WHEN IT'S CLEAR THAT FORD WAS ALREADY HAVING ISSUES WITH THESE TRANSMISSIONS. NOW I'M STUCK BETWEEN HAVING A REPOSSESSION OR HAVING TO COME UP WITH $2500 AND PAY MY CAR NOTE STILL. THIS IS INSANE.