Ford Focus / 2014
2014 Ford Focus problems
Owners have filed 3,628 complaints about the 2014 Ford Focus with NHTSA. Power train accounts for 43.7% of them — far more than any other system, ahead of engine at 12.2%.
Complaints3,628
Crashes140
Fires17
Injuries91
Deaths2
What owners report breaking
Power train 43.7% · 1585
Engine 12.2% · 442
Fuel/propulsion system 8.2% · 297
Unknown or other 7.6% · 277
Electrical system 6.8% · 247
Steering 6.1% · 221
Vehicle speed control 4.5% · 164
Structure 1.7% · 62
Severity
Of those complaints, 140 describe a crash, 17 describe a fire, 91 report an injury and 2 report a death.
Reading the numbers
Across the 19 model years of the Ford Focus in this data, 2014 ranks 3rd by complaint volume — 2000 draws the most.
Filings have fallen off, 337 in the last three years against 604 in the three before. The issues here may already have been addressed.
The median odometer reading at the time of complaint was 48,020 miles.
In owners' own words
The contact owns a 2014 Ford Focus. While driving various speeds, the vehicle hesitated to move forward and shook forcefully. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The contact stated that the transmission slipped while shifting into gear. The dealer made three attempts to reset the computer system, but the failure recurred on several occasions. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 49,000. Power train · reported at 49,000 miles
The contact owns a 2014 Ford Focus. While driving approximately 35 mph, the vehicle suddenly decelerated without warning. The failure recurred multiple times. The vehicle taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the clutches in the transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 17,200. The vin was unavailable. Power train · reported at 17,200 miles
My car has a severe transmission shudder when applying gas after stopping. It has been diagnosed that it needs a new clutch. I'm aware that Ford has extended the warranty on on this model Focus due to a dysfunction within the design of the dual clutch system, however my vin number has not received this extended warranty for some reaso and I would have to pay to get it repaired. . The car is not safe due to a defect. Power train · reported at 67,000 miles
Verbatim from NHTSA filings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
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