2014 Ford Focus: misfire or rough idle

Filed Jan 3, 2025 · Acceleration · VA

Vehicle engine hesitates, runs rough and stalls at low speeds between 1st and 2nd gear. The passenger door latch isn't working properly and the door sticks and is unable to be properly opened from the inside of the vehicle. The vehicle was inspected (diagnosed) by Virginia Tire and Auto who found no codes and that the transmission is not the issue and advised during the call that there was an "open recalls" on the vehicle for these issues and to take it to Ford. I received a letter in the mail from Ford for this exact issue prior to me even setting up an appointment since I am the vehicles new owner. The vehicle is now with Ford and once driven (I was told that they did test drive the vehicle although its not stated on the receipt) are able to replicate the issue since you only need to push the gas pedal (every time you press the gas) to discover these issues but have refused to fix the issue because there are no codes/indicator lights on the dashboard even though the issue is easily replicated and IS the exact recall issue. I was told that the door latch was working (its not) despite the open recall on the federal safety agency for the latch and I was told that their SSSC (Special Service Support Center) was called for approval however my understanding from Ford Customer support is that when you call the SSSC its a simple yes or no question. If the issue is able to be replicated when driven the answer should be YES there is a problem, so that they can get approval to proceed. However my ticket/receipt from Ford does not state any of the above. They want me to pay for another diagnosis, $200 because there is no code/indicator light. If the issues are able to be replicated and are on Fords Customer Satisfaction Program 24N07 they should be fixing the issue. This is a major safety issue and the vehicle should not be driven in this condition as well as I should NOT have to pay Ford to fix a recall (multiple recalls) which they have refused to fix, stating no repair per recall.

Filed Feb 12, 2023 · Engine, Fuel system · NV

I started having problems the minute I drove off the lot they told me my transmission was fine when I knew it wasn’t 2020 started going in to be repaired transmission needed rebuilt rear main seal needed to be replaced that’s when the tech realized my transmission needed to be rebuilt it’s been in the shop three or four times for the transmission and the clutches then I think my transmission started messing up again 2021 then found out it was misfiring replaced spark plugs and coils all of it now on top of all my other problems my check engine lights back on it’s flashing I’ve done the spark plugs again just replaced my O2 sensors going to take it back to a mechanic and have it looked at don’t know what’s going on I’m really worried that my coolant is leaking because it’s went down and done and now I just filled it up again and it looks like it’s dropping again i’m hoping it’s nothing because I just found out that the eco-boost motors are leaking coolant into the cylinder heads they’re saying trucks right now I think it’s in Canada in California I know I have a eco-boost your car flex fuel or whatever you wanna call it so I’m really hoping it’s nothing but problems after problems with his car and Ford doesn’t wanna do anything about it they gave me some money as a good faith thing but that’s it I got a hold of Ford and they will the lady called me once she says she called three times she won’t return my phone calls I was told that they wanted to buy my car back now they won’t do anything and like I said I’m having problems with it again these cars are crap they need to take all of them back and I’m sitting here reading even more people having issues that’s not OK and I don’t even know what’s wrong with my car right now

Filed Jul 28, 2022 · Fuel system · GA

Cars check engine light comes on sporadically and the engine runs rough and cut off in traffic and transmisson jerks

Filed Nov 22, 2019 · 85,004 miles · WA

Check engine light came on. Took my car to titus will to get it diagnosed came back with code p0456 part number bv67-9d289-b/bv6z/9d289-r. After doing some investigating turns out there was a recall on the issue my car was having. My car was in shop in may of this year for a clutch replacement. At the time the advisor at the dealership let me know there was a recall and said it was completed with no findings at the time. Well here we are in november and my car was having issues with the recall part. The dealership reached out to ford and requested a reimbursement and they declined stating once a recall is closed out there is no way to reopen and issue a refund. My car was stalling and having a rough idle and needed to get fixed immediately so I paid for the work to get done.

Filed Aug 7, 2019 · Transmission · 135,000 miles · MI

Car has had hesitation and rough idling... Car was taken in to dealer to have issues with recall 18s32 fixed. For some reason.. No parts (including cpv valve or eev canister) were replaced. After a day of getting the car back, the engine stalled and would not restart. Different dealer is stating the starter needs to be replaced for almost 800.00. Customer service at ford has been of no help and for some reason I am always disconnected when talking to someone.

Filed Feb 20, 2019 · Transmission · 63,683 miles · TX

The 2014 ford focus transmission control module (TCM) is defective. In 2018, the vehicle was at a stop light and when the driver began to accelerate, the vehicle went into reverse. Numerous reoccurring issues most recent was on or about 1/16/19. This is the 7th time the 2014 ford focus has been taken into the ford dealership for the same issues of shuddering, misfiring, faulty clutch, engine light on and TCM malfunction . Dealer service counselor/technician reports the TCM is defective and owner will continue to have this issue whenever the module overheats.

Filed May 9, 2018 · Engine · 130,000 miles · MD

My 2014 ford focus engine dies when it rains. It started to run rough when it rained about a year ago and then the engine died going 55 MPH when it was raining. Had engine wire replaced and it was fine for a week or so while it was dry. 1st time it rained it died again going 50mph. Took it in again and had cylinder and computer box replaced (crazy only 4 years old). Ran fine again until it rained and it died again while driving on highway. When it dies you are put in a very bad situation. Someone could definitely die. I give up. It is sitting in our driveway because we put $800 into it getting fixed and so far no luck. If I knew it could be fixed I would take it in. The car does not restart when it gets dry out again. I try jumping it and fuse 38 blows every time. Is there a recall on this? It is a very scary problem and I see this has happened to multiple people on the web.

Filed Sep 30, 2015 · Engine · 4,700 miles · CA

Vehicle was losing power, rough idling and stalling while driving. Took to dealership and was found to have 2 cylinders with low compression and metal in engine. Ford case#7853581 engine was replaced. Vehicle at dealership for 9 days. Ford regional customer service manager does not respond to my emailed questions. After repair car does not start up immediately, gradual problem until 9 days after engine has been replaced, the car does not start at all. Towed to dealership and has now been there for 2 days. I fear that an accident may occur while driving this vehicle and believe that it is not safe.

Filed May 5, 2015 · Fuel system · 77,042 miles · MI

Death/safety risk!! Once again driving my focus on rainy weather, and it sputtered and stalled. Had to pull off to the shoulder to avoid serious rear end collision. Car would not start for approximately 15 min. Finally started and roughly idled enough to get off the highway shoulder. Very frustrating. Especially after spending appx $1300.00 to get this repaired and supposedly 100% fixed. Completely unacceptable- never buying a ford again. Glad my wife or daughter wasn't driving this vehicle. The federal safety agency please make ford recognize this issue and fix it!! Contact me with any questions - as a quality engineer in the automotive industry, I know this is wrong!! A potential walk condition is the worst condition from a safety stance.

Filed Aug 22, 2014 · Acceleration, Engine · 200 miles · FL

Hesitation and bucking while accelerating, grinding noise, and rough idle.

Filed Aug 12, 2014 · Transmission · 412 miles · AZ

The transmission shifts abruptly and engine runs rough when stopped. The car will lunge forward after taking foot off brake without touching the accelerator. The car looses power at highway speeds causing to slow down at highway speeds. While backing up the car binds up and grinds as the car rolls backwards. Upon accelerating from at stop the car has loss of power then RPM go up before the transmission abruptly shifts causing the car to speed up too fast or almost to the point of being out of control. I have taken the car to the shop twice and had to have it towed to a third dealer shop.

Filed Jun 22, 2014 · Engine · 25,000 miles · FL

My email to avis is as follows: ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ avis customer service [email protected] contract # [xxx] car ford focus 2014 rental tampa airport date: june 18 2014 dear avis I rented a ford focus to drive across the state to stuart, fl from tampa airport I left around 1 am. The car bucked and sputtered once on the beltway I 275 surrounding tampa. At higher speed the engine seemed to settle down. I used state rt 70, an often single lane road to cross the state going through acacia and okeechobee. At red lights, the car stalled out twice. This on a dark single lane road is very dangerous. I used the emergency flasher to warn two large trucks come at me on the single land behind me. When I dropped the car off the afternoon of june 18, I reported the stalling out to the office person [xxx] at avis on federal highway, stuart she told me the focus has a habit of sputtering and bucking and asked if I knew about that. I said I did not know about the condition but that this car stalled out. I said this was very dangerous on a dark road. I had two incidents that night with large semi?s coming at me stalled as the light turned green. She said she would write up this concern in comments to avis. In my view, a car that can stall out is similar to the gm cars that stopped with a defective key. Thirteen people have been killed in those gm stall outs. I will sent this safety concern to avis management, the national highway transportation association and to ford, which so far has not had any key recalls. If the focus stalls out or misfires, this seems like a similar safety issue. Ford should remedy the focus stall out and avis may not to consider letting the focus out as a rental. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).