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, Engine, Fuel/propulsion system, Dec 14, 2015
SHUDDER IN FIRST TO SECOND GEAR LOSING POWER WITH ENGINE OR TRANSMISSION; LOSS OF SPEED AND SHAKING AND NO ACCERLATION FROM STOP TO START; LOSS OF POWER AND AUTO JUMPS UP AND DOWN WITHOUT GOING ANYWHERE.
Wheels, Dec 12, 2015
CONTINENTAL TIRES ON MY 2014 FORD FOCUS SE, ALSO NOTICED OTHER COMPLAINTS FOR SAME THIN FROM OTHERS. FRONT PASSENGER TIRE HAS DEVELOPED BUBBLE IN SIDEWALL UNDER NORMAL DRIVING CONDITIONS. BOUGHT VEHICLE BRAND NEW IN RALEIGH, NC. VEHICLE AND TIRES HAVE 30,000 MILES.
Vehicle speed control, Engine, Dec 11, 2015
TRANSMISSION CONTROL MODULE IS DEFECTIVE. MY CAR JUDDERS SEVERELY. FAILED TO GET UP TO SPEED CORRECT. RPM IS 4,500. I HAVE CONTACTED FORD CORPORATE, THEY HAVE FAILED TO EXECUTE. THERE IS A RECALL ON THE PART BUT THERE IS 6-8 WEEK BACK ORDER. I DO NOT FEEL SAFE DRIVING MY VEHICLE
Power train, Fuel/propulsion system, Dec 11, 2015
PURCHASED A 2014 FORD FOCUS IN AUGUST 2015, FOR OUR DAUGHTER WHO IS CURRENTLY AWAY TO COLLEGE. SHE STATES THAT THE CAR "SHUDDERS" ALL THE TIME WHEN BEING DRIVEN. AS A PARENT THIS IS A HUGE CONCERN, I INVESTIGATED THE FORD FOCUS AND IT DIDN'T TAKE LONG AT ALL TO DETERMINE THAT THERE ARE SEVERAL THOUSAND OTHERS IN THE SAME CONDITION, AS STATED EARLIER OUR DAUGHTER IS AWAY AT COLLEGE SO IT IS IMPOSSIBLE FOR US TO TAKE CARE OF THIS SITUATION NOW . THIS IS VERY DANGEROUS AS SEVERAL COMPLAINTS REPORTS STATE THE CAR LOSES EXCELLERATION AND WILL STALL WHEN BEING DRIVEN. PLEASE PLEASE HELP BEFORE SOMETHING REALLY BAD HAPPENS !!!!!!!!! FROM WHAT I'M READING FORD IS REFUSING TO TAKE ACTION, ALSO REPORTED THIS TO SIMMONS/ROCWELL WHERE WE PURCHASED THE CAR AND THEY STATED THAT OTHER FORD FOCUS CARS THAT WERE PURCHASED HAD TESTS RAN AND "NO ISSUES" WE'RE DETERMINED YET THEY ALL REPORTED TO HAVE THE EXACT SAME COMPLAINTS!!!! I NEED HELP AS TO WHERE DO WE GO FROM HERE !!
Fuel/propulsion system, Dec 10, 2015
I RECEIVED NOTICE OF AN "IMPORTANT SAFETY RECALL" FROM FORD MOTOR COMPANY IN JUNE 2015. I DRIVE 100 TO 150 MILES A DAY FOR WORK. THE DEALERSHIP IS INSTRUCTED NOT TO REPLACE THE FUEL PUMP UNLESS THERE IS A PROBLEM. THE CAR HAS BEEN SERVICED AT LEAST THREE TIMES SINCE JUNE FOR UNRELATED PROBLEMS. SAFETY IS SO IMPORTANT THAT I RECEIVED A REMINDER NOTICE IN NOVEMBER. YET, THE DEALERSHIP IS UNABLE TO REPLACE THE FUEL PUMP UNTIL THEY CAN PROVE A PROBLEM EXISTS. I HAVE WRITTEN TO FORD MOTOR COMPANY CUSTOMER SUPPORT (SEE DOCUMENTS ATTACHED) ONLY TO RECEIVE THE SAME RESPONSE. FORD SAYS THERE ARE LIMITED SUPPLIES OF PARTS AVAILABLE. THE PURPOSE OF THIS COMPLAINT IS TO PREVENT AN INJURY. FORDS NOTICE IS CLEAR THAT A CAR MAY STALL OR STUTTER WHILE DRIVING, WHICH CAN LEAD TO A CRASH. TO PREVENT A CRASH, INJURY OR DEATH FORD MOTOR COMPANY SHOULD REPLACE DEFECTIVE FUEL PUMPS BEFORE THEY FAIL. YOUR ATTENTION AND INTERVENTION MAY SAVE LIVES. SINCERELY, *TR
Wheels, Dec 9, 2015
THE CAR WAS DRIVEN BY MY DAUGHTER DRIVING STRAIGHT DOWN A RESIDENTIAL STREET AT APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH.MY DAUGHTER HEAR A LOUD POP SOUND AND THE FRONT PASSENGER TIRE SUDDENLY BLEW OUT, CAUSING SEVERE RIM DAMAGE, INNER AND OUTER TIE ROD DAMAGE, DENT TO THE INNER FENDER, AND THE HUB CAP SPLIT. THERE IS A HUGE GAPING FLAP ON OF THE SIDE OF THE TIRE. THE TIRE IS MADE BY CONTINENTAL SOLD BY FORD.
Power train, Fuel/propulsion system, Dec 9, 2015
VEHICLE QUIT ACCELERATING WHILE TRYING TO MAKE A TURN INTO ONCOMING TRAFFIC. ENGINE DIDN'T DIE BUT COASTED FOR 2-4 SECONDS. SEVERE TRANSMISSION SHUDDER AND GRINDING IN SEPARATE INCIDENTS. HAS BEEN TO DEALER 4 TIMES AND THEY CAN'T DETERMINE THE PROBLEM.
Tires, Dec 9, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 FORD FOCUS EQUIPPED WITH CONTINENTAL CONTI PRO CONTACT TIRES, SIZE: P215/55/R16 (NA). WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED, THERE WAS A LOUD BANGING SOUND. THE CONTACT OBSERVED THAT THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE TIRE BLEW OUT WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS CONFIRMED THAT THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE TIRE BLEW OUT AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE TIRE WAS REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE VEHICLE AND TIRE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 17,088.
Power train, Dec 8, 2015
2014 FORD FOCUS SE WITH 6 SPEED AUTOMATIC DUAL CLUTCH (DDG) TRANSMISSION, VEHICLE IS 15 MONTHS OLD WITH APPROXIMATELY 16,600 MILES ON IT. THE TRANSMISSION HAS DEVELOPED SEVERE SHUDDERING HESITATION AND CLUNKING ESPECIALLY IN LOW GEARS AT LOW SPEEDS. VEHICLE ACCELERATION IS UNPREDICTABLE AT LOW SPEEDS AND MAY POSE A SAFETY HAZARD DUE TO LOSS OF POWER OR POSSIBLE UNINTENDED ACCELERATION. VEHICLE HAS BEEN SERVICED BY THE ORIGINAL SELLING DEALERSHIP NUMEROUS TIMES UNDER WARRANTY WITH NO POSITIVE OUTCOMES. DEALERSHIP HAS RECOMMENDED THAT THE TRANSMISSION BE REMOVED FROM THE VEHICLE AND SERVICED INTERNALLY, BUT THEY STATE THEY HAVE NOT BEEN ABLE TO FURNISH THE APPROPRIATE REPLACEMENT PARTS FOR OVER A MONTH.
Power train, Dec 7, 2015
VEHICLE TRANSMISSION SHAKES, SHUDDERS, OR PULSES ON INITIAL ACCELERATION WITHIN CITY TRAFFIC. MISSES SHIFTS CAUSING CAR TO SURGE OR HESITATE IN TRAFFIC. TWO SOFTWARE UPDATES AND REPLACEMENT OF CLUTCH ASSEMBLY REDUCED BUT DID NOT ELIMINATE THE ISSUE. DRIVABILITY IS EXTREMELY POOR AND UNPREDICTABLE PARTICULARLY IN STOP AND GO TRAFFIC.
Power train, Seat belts, Dec 5, 2015
TAKATA RECALL . I HAVE A 2014 FORD FOCUS BOUGHT MAY OF 14, TODAY I WAS DRIVING DOWN ROAD MY CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON & MY TRANSMISSION STOPPED PULLING. PUT IT ON COMPUTER AT AUTO ZONE IT SAYS CLUTCH SENSOR. WON'T EVEN GO IN GEAR NOW. I HAVE 73,000 MILES 13,000 PAST WARRANTY. I AM NOT HAPPY. ALSO MY DRIVERS SEATBELT SOMETIMES WON'T LATCH.
Other or unspecified, Dec 4, 2015
CONTINENTAL CONTI PRO CONTACT 215/55R16 RECALLS I FIND IT FUNNY THAT WITHIN A 3 MONTH PERIOD 4 OF MY 4 TIRES HAVE AQUIRED SLOW LEAKING PIN HOLES IN THEM. 2 OF THEM ON 9-21-2015 AND 2 TODAY ON DEC 4 2015 I WANT CONTINENTAL TO REPLACE MY TIRES. FORD HAS SAID ITS A MANUFACTURERS ISSUE.
Power train, Engine, Fuel/propulsion system, Nov 24, 2015
I PURCHASED THIS VEHICLE FROM A REPUTABLE DEALERSHIP IN TOWN AS A USED VEHICLE BUT WITH ONLY 20K MILES ON IT. THE DEALERSHIP REFUSED TO LET ME TEST DRIVE IT ON THE HIGHWAY CITING DEALERSHIP RULES. EVERYTHING SEEMED TO WORK FINE. ONE WEEK AFTER GETTING CAR HOME IT BEGAN SHUDDERING AND FAILING TO ACCELERATE ONLY TO RAPIDLY SHIFT GEARS ONCE IT FIGURED OUT WHAT IT WANTED TO DO. WHEN TRYING TO ENTER HIGHWAY THE CAR WOULD RUN THROUGH 4 GEARS BEFORE HITTING MPH CAUSING HORRIBLE AND SLUGGISH PERFORMANCE. WHEN FINALLY GET UP TO 55 MPH OR MORE, THE CAR SHUTTERS SO BAD IT IS MAKING OTHER PARTS FALL APART AND COME LOOSE...LIKE THE STEERING AND A/C NOT WORKING PROPERLY...I HAVE TO GO 80 JUST TO GET IT TO REDUCE SLIGHTLY. I CALLED UP DEALER AND DEMANDED THEY REPAIR. DEALER RESET TRANSMISSION TO FACTORY DEFAULTS WHICH FIXED NOTHING. TOOK CAR IN 3 MORE TIMES WHEN FINALLY THEY ADMITTED IT WAS A CLUTCH ISSUE AND PUT ME ON A BACK ORDER LIST. I WAITING 3 MONTHS WHILE HAVING TO DRIVE AN UNSAFE VEHICLE BUT IT FINALLY WAS REPLACED. TO NO ONES SURPRISE THE CAR PERFORMS WORSE NOW THEN IT DID. TOOK BACK TO DEALER 2 MORE TIMES, TO WHICH I WAS TOLD THE CLUTCH HAS A 1000 MILE BREAK IN PERIOD. I ASKED THEN WHY DIDN'T ANYONE SAY THAT WHEN I PICKED IT UP. SPOKE WITH SERVICE MANAGER WHO KEEPS TRYING TO TELL ME THEY CAN DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM...I ASKED WHY IS IT I HAVE THE PROBLEM 100% OF THE TIME I DRIVE IT BUT IT NEVER SEEMS TO HAPPEN WHEN YOU HAVE IT.... I EVEN TRIED DEMONSTRATING BUT THEY LITERALLY JUST IGNORED ME AND SAID THEY DIDN'T HEAR ANYTHING OR FEEL ANYTHING...I HAVE REACHED OUT TO CLASS ACTION LAWYERS FOR DETAILS ON HOW TO SUE AND GET CAR PAID FOR TAKEN BACK SO I CAN GET A SAFE CAR....OTHERWISE I HAVE TO DRIVE A KNOWN SAFETY HAZARD.
Power train, Vehicle speed control, Nov 24, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 FORD FOCUS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH, THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO JERK AND MAKE AN ABNORMAL NOISE. IN ADDITION, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO ACCELERATE WHEN THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER BUT WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN.
Power train, Nov 24, 2015
I BOUGHT A 2014 FORD FOCUS LAST MONTH WITH 27K MILES AND IT SHUDDERS IN LOWER GEARS UPON TAKE OFF AND THEN VIBRATES. THE LONGER THE CAR RUNS THE WORSE IT GETS. I AM AFRAID TO DRIVE THE CAR LONG DISTANCES OR LONG PERIODS OF TIME FOR FEAR OF MECHANICAL FAILURE. THE DEALERSHIP RESET THE TRANSMISSION CONTROL MODULE TO "LEARN MY DRIVING HABITS" BUT THAT DID NOT WORK. I WAS TOLD TO DRIVE IT FOR 500-1000 MILES BEFORE IT WOULD FIX ITSELF. IT IS STILL DOING IT AFTER THE TCM RESET. I AM TAKING IT BACK AGAIN BECAUSE IT IS NOT SAFE OR RELIABLE TO DRIVE.
Other or unspecified, Engine, Nov 23, 2015
THIS PROBLEM START SINCE I GOT THE CAR THEY TOLD ME IT WAS NORMAL BUT THIS IS THE 3 TIME I ALMOST HAVE AN ACCIDENT ON THE HIGHWAY AND INTERSECTIONS THE CAR ENGINE STALL WHEN THAT HAPPEN THE CAR WONT RESPOND THIS HAPPEN ALL THE TIME IF I AM DRIVING FAST OUR SLOW. I ALREADY TAKE IT TO THE DEALER 6 TIMES TO GET IT FIX AND THE CAR IS GETTING WORSE I ONLY HAVE ONE REPAIR INVOICE THEY WONT GIVE ME ANYTHING BECAUSE THEY SAY NOTHING IS WRONG WITH THE CAR THEY ALSO REPLACE THE CLUTCH AND RESTART THE TRANSMISSION A FEW TIMES.
Power train, Nov 20, 2015
CAR HAS UNDER 9000 MILES AND BOUGHT BRAND NEW WITH 12 MILES FROM DEALERSHIP 9 MONTHS AGO. DEALERSHIP SAID NOTHING WAS FOUND WRONG DURING SEVERAL TEST DRIVES. EXPERIENCED CRUNCHING/GRINDING SOUND, AND SLIPPING DURING ACCELERATION FROM STANDSTILL, JUMPING/JITTERING EFFECT UNTIL SPEED WAS OBTAINED. MADE TRIP TO DEALERSHIP ON PERSONAL TIME WITH THE SIGNIFICANT OTHER. MET UP WITH SERVICE DEPT. GENERAL MANAGER, TOOK A LITTLE DRIVE AND TOO ONE'S SURPRISE, WAS ABLE TO FULLY REPLICATED THE ORIGINAL ISSUES WITHOUT FAIL. IT IS CURRENTLY BEING FIXED AS OF WRITING THIS. DID FURTHER RESEARCH AND COME TO FIND OUT THOUSANDS OF COMPLAINTS BEING FILED AGAINST FORD MOTOR COMPANY ABOUT THIS VERY ISSUE. SOME HAVE RAISED CONCERNS ABOUT UNEXPECTED ACCELERATION ISSUES AND FEARS OF DRIVING ACCORDING TO DOCUMENTED, READABLE ONLINE COMPLAINTS. HOW MANY HAVE TO DIE BEFORE FORD IS HELD ACCOUNTABLE. THIS IS A PROACTIVE CONCERN NOT A REACTIVE WHAT HAPPEN ISSUE! WILL NOT BE LOSING OUR FAMILY DUE TO CORPORATE COVER UP.
Steering, Power train, Engine, Nov 20, 2015
I PURCHASED THE CAR BRAND NEW. IT STARTED BOGGING OUT DYING IN SLOW TRAFFIC AND IN THE MIDDLE OF TURNS. I HAVE HAD IT IN THE SHOP 5 TIMES FOR SAME ISSUE NOTHING WAS RESOLVED. I HAVE ALMOST GOTTEN IN A COUPLE ACCIDENTS WHEN TURNING THE CAR DIES IN THE MIDDLE OF STREET AND I HAVE ALMOST BEEN T BONED. I SOUNDS LIKE THE ENGINE IS GOING TO FALL OUT AT TIMES. SOMETIMES WHEN IT STARTS TO DIE IT EXCELERATES AND SEND THE CAR FORWARD AT A FAST SPEED. I HAVE ONLY HAD CAR 18 MONTH. I AM TERRIFIED TO DRIVE THIS CAR!
Steering, Nov 19, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 FORD FOCUS. WHILE DRIVING AT 10 MPH AND ATTEMPTING TO MAKE A LEFT TURN, THE VEHICLE INDEPENDENTLY VEERED TO THE RIGHT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE STEERING WHEEL WOULD NOT GO BACK INTO THE DIRECTION IN WHICH IT WAS BEING TURNED. THE CONTACT THEN STATED THAT THE VEHICLE HIT A CURB AND SUBSEQUENTLY STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING; HOWEVER, THE DETAILS OF THE DIAGNOSIS COULD NOT BE PROVIDED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 8,000. UPDATE 01/13/16 MA *CN
Power train, Nov 19, 2015
TRANSMISSION IS HESITANT TO ENGAGE AND JERKS BETWEEN FIRST AND SECOND GEARS. FEELS LIKE CAR IS GOING TO STALL OUT WHEN MOVING- EXTREMELY DANGEROUS. DEALERSHIP HAS REPROGRAMMED CAR WITH FAULTY FACTORY PARTS/SETTINGS.
Power train, Nov 18, 2015
THE CAR SHUDDERS OR HESITATES WHEN ACCELERATING FROM A STOPPED POSITION. SO FAR THE DEALERSHIP HAS STATED THAT "SOME SHUDDERING IS NORMAL". I JUST DON'T SEE HOW THAT IS NORMAL. NOW NOT ONLY IS THE CAR SHUDDERING BUT IT ALSO MAKE A GRINDING NOISE WHEN IT SHUDDERS. CAR HAS 12,000 MILES ON IT
Power train, Nov 17, 2015
BOUGHT THIS VEHICLE BRAND NEW AND EVERY TIME I ACCELERATE THEIR IS A SHUTTER WITH THE TRANSMISSION. IT FEELS LIKE IT CANNOT DETERMINE WHAT GEAR IS NEXT OR WHAT GEAR IT IS GOING TO SHIFT TOO. HAPPENS WHEN I ACCELERATE AND ALSO WHEN I SLOW DOWN AND THEN TRY TO ACCELERATE AGAIN. I WAS HOPING THAT THIS WASN'T SERIOUS BUT READING ALL THE OTHER COMPLAINTS, IT SEEMS LIKE IT CAN BE THE SAME OR SIMILAR ISSUE.
Wheels, Nov 17, 2015
ON 10/07/15 I TOOK MY 2014 FORD FOCUS IN TO CHECK AIR PRESSURE ON TIRES AFTER THE TPMS LIGHT TURNED ON A COUPLE DAYS PRIOR WHEN I WAS DRIVING ON THE WAY TO WORK ON NORMAL PAVEMENT. THEY CHECKED THE TIRES AND FOUND LEAKS ON RIGHT FRONT AND REAR TIRES. FORD MECHANIC TOLD ME THEY WERE UNREPAIRABLE. HE TRIED GETTING ME INTO NEW TIRES BUT WHY IF I ONLY HAD 12000 MILES ON THEM. I DIDN'T UNDERSTAND. WHEN I ASKED IF THE WARANTY COVERED HE SAID THEY DIDN'T BUT IM SURE IT DOES.
Exterior lighting, Wheels, Service brakes, Nov 16, 2015, crash
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Power train, Nov 16, 2015
MY CAR HAS TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS. THE TRANSMISSION JERKS, SHAKES, HESISIATES, AND SHUDDERS. WHEN I AM STOPPED, AND THEN I START AGAIN IT FEELS LIKE MY CAR IS GOING TO STALL. THE FREEWAY IS EVEN SCARIER. THE DEALER CLAIMS THEY FIXED MY CAR BUT I AM STILL HAVING THE SAME PROBLEMS. I THINK IT NEEDS A WHOLE NEW TRANSMISSION.