2014 Ford Focus: fire, smoke or burning smell

Filed Jan 8, 2024 · Engine · 201,000 miles · MS · fire

The contact owns a 2014 Ford Focus. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the contact received a call from a family member who was driving by the contact's residence. The family member informed the contact that the vehicle was on fire. The local fire department was contacted and arrived and extinguished the fire. A fire report was filed. No injuries were sustained. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and advised the contact to report the failure to the federal safety agency. The failure mileage was approximately 201,000.

Filed May 11, 2022 · Engine · 90,537 miles · TX · fire

The contact owned a 2014 Ford Focus. The contact stated that while driving approximately 30 MPH the vehicle overheated, lost power, and caught on fire. The contact stated that the warning "HIGH ENGINE TEMPERATURE STOP SAFELY" was displayed. The contact stated that smoke was seen coming from the front of the hood. The contact stated that she opened the hood and flames were seen coming from the driver's side rear of the engine. The contact stated that the police and fire department was notified. The fire was extinguished by the fire department. The contact stated that a fire department report was filed. The vehicle was first towed to the police impound lot and then towed by the dealer. The contact stated that she had purchased the vehicle 2 days prior to the failure. The vehicle was at the dealer awaiting diagnosis. The insurance company deemed the vehicle a total loss. The manufacturer was not notified of the dealer. The failure mileage was 90,537.

Filed Dec 7, 2021 · Steering, Suspension · NY · crash · 1 injury

Transmission is overheated, burning smell, the car lost control, start zigzagging on the high way , and got into an accident, I was injured, and lost my job. The CarMax dealership, refused to take care of a car, or even take it back, because of the safety issues. Then, second time, the transmission slips on acceleration at starts and on highways. It feels like it's the transmission is in neutral. For the third time, the car was jerking and going forward and backward , that the transmission would slip badly, even totally disengage. I was getting on a very busy road and accelerated and suddenly the car decelerated; the car behind me almost rear ended me, honked his horn, but there was nothing I could do. As you can see, the problem been reproduced and confirmed by an independent service center as a non-safe to drive. But CarMax dealership ignoring the issues regardless.

Filed Jun 4, 2019 · Body, Engine · 120,000 miles · MA · fire

2014 ford focus se. Driving on highway. Heard a loud sound. Car began to lose power and the oil light began to flash. Within seconds smoke and flames came from engine. Front end was engulfed in flames within minutes. Car had been to three shops prior and nothing was ever said about there being a problem. Even was taken to ford dealership.

Filed Dec 19, 2018 · Engine · 80,000 miles · OH

Our well maintained 4 year old fusion with 1.6l ecoboost, started making noise, engine completely died while driving on city street, smoke came pouring out. Ford determined crack in engine by cylinder head to be the cause. Ford informed us our vehicle was not involved in a recall, and over warranty miles (80k). We have researched and learned of the 1.6l ecoboost engine recalls because of risk of cracked cylinder head/engine. Our local sm told us ford was likely to cover all but $700 of the repair, then the next day informed us ford would only agree to pay 1400 toward new engine, with us responsible for the remaining cost. Ford refused covering our rental. We have been without the vehicle for nearly 3 weeks now

Filed Apr 25, 2018 · Transmission · 64,685 miles · CA

Clutch recall needs to be expaneded!!! Burning smell coming from under the hood. Went to get a oil change and said it was the clutch pressure plate can cause fire. Stopped driving battery died, replaced battery, smell went away and then came back while driving...yesterday before I was exiting the parking lot smelled burning smell then was exiting the parking lot turning left across traffic went to shift and could move gear but car would not go. Was able to get it to work after several attempts as on coming traffic approached. Made it home safely. Can't afford to not have car as we are still making payments but cant drive with kids in the car due to fire risk. Car was made in michigan has 2.0l gdi engine. Currently only the gtd1 engine is recalled.

Filed Mar 14, 2017 · Engine, Fuel system · 70,000 miles · MA

Tl* the contact owns a 2014 ford focus. While driving 25 MPH, the check engine warning indicator illuminated and the vehicle stalled. The contact also noticed white smoke coming from the exhaust of the vehicle. The dealer diagnosed that the gasket on the fuel tank seized, which caused limited amount of fuel to enter the engine. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure recurred. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 70,000. The VIN was not available.

Filed Apr 5, 2016 · Electrical, Engine · 20,200 miles · TX · fire

My vehicle has had numerous transmission problems, going into reverse while driving, shutting off while driving, etc. Recently, the power steering completely went out and reverted to manual steering. Today, while driving it for a while, I noticed a burning smell and pulled over. Under the hood, the fuse box had caught fire, but was blown out by the wind when I opened the hood. 20,500 miles.

Filed May 11, 2015 · Body, Engine · 22,400 miles · CA · fire

I was driving on the freeway at 70mph in fifth gear and something in the engine blew. I started blowing oil and smoke out the rear, "service engine soon" came on, and the oil light came on. I lost all power and power steering, so I made my way to the shoulder. I pulled the hood latch and stepped out of the vehicle. Upon exiting the vehicle I witnessed flames shooting out from underneath the hood in the engine bay. I backed up and watched the front of the car fully engulf into flames.

Filed Nov 18, 2014 · Transmission · 100 miles · NC

This vehicle hesitates upon acceleration, lowers rpms, jerks and jolts making a clicking noise and revs up the rpms once it accelerates(there is a noticeable delay) it has dangerous hesitation/ delay and is notifiable that the transmission is changing gears there is a lag as if it was a manual and the operator could not change gears appropriately, and grinding noise. The vehicle also tends to roll in a reverse motion as if in reverse upon inclination. Upon engaging the brakes there is a popping noise. The vehicle also sounds as though it has the key in and isn't turned over completely to start at times vehicle it turned off, in park, without key in the ignition, and remained this way for any period of time. There has also been a noticeable smell of burning rubber when occupying the vehicle. This vehicle was taken back to the dealership and I was advised that the transmission has to learn your driving habits and seal itself up I was given a paper on the transmission, and advised it should correct itself in 2000 miles. Well it hasn't, and this poses a dangerous and inanimate danger to my family as well as others on the road at the same time as I am in this vehicle. This is unacceptable manufacturing and fraud ford motor company should be held liable for this vehicle as well as the others they maliciously and intentionally manufactured to only increase their personal welfare and greed without the compassion of human life, and integrity of their products. I have bought several ford vehicles, and been loyal to a company that has a low moral and customer service standards.