When shifting down from drive to park, my shift gets stuck in neutral or when I am shifting from park to reverse, I am unable to move the car into another gears. When I am at a stop light and the light turns green my car seems to stalls to take off. When I drive down the street the car acts like it wants to shut off. A ford truck almost hit me because the light was already green and my car stalled and would not go. I had my hazard lights and he swerved into another lane where the traffic was headed toward the truck. This very dangerous.
2014 Ford Focus engine complaints
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Takata recall. My transmission as always been funny and two days ago my car started to roll back even when I was in position d. Then the transmission started overheating and the engine light came on. I took the car to aamco to see what's wrong and the man said they get 2014 and 2015 focus cars often. The parts they need to replace are the clutch assembly, slave cylinder, and two mechanical actuators. Along with pressure plate. I think this problem is common and someone should know. This is important because my transmission would overheat and I would have to pull over somewhere real quick to turn the car off and let it cool down. Then my car would be hard to start after that. I had to do that a few times before I made it to the transmission shop that day.
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 ford focus. The contact stated that the check engine indicator kept randomly flashing. Crown ford (256 swain st, fayetteville, nc 28303, (910) 920-9614) was notified of the failure several times, but was unable to determine a permanent remedy to repair the vehicle after it had been back and forth to the dealer more than three times. The vehicle shuttered and shook abnormally. While driving approximately 65 MPH, the speed decelerated to 0 and the contact quickly maneuvered the vehicle to prevent a crash. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer, but the contact was uncertain if the manufacturer had a permanent remedy. In addition, the diagnostic trouble codes flickered when checked by an independent mechanic. The approximate failure mileage was 65,574.
While driving my 2014 ford focus on the highway, the car almost stalled during a backup in traffic. While normal driving the car lost power and the RPM gauge started dropping as the accelerator was been depressed further. While traffic to overtake on the highway the car actually slowed down while trying to go faster. The car behave like the transmission is having problems switching to lower gears.
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.
The engine light came on stating that it is a o2 sensor issue. I've replaced the o2 sensor several times. I've had mechanics and the dealership look at it with no ability to figure out what it is. It is believed to be electrical, most likely the wire harness. My alternator was affected as well by this electrical issue. I have had to put in a few new o2 sensors, two new alternators, and a battery.
Takata inflators. This car was unsafe to drive, when you get to a red light, the car jerked you ,when you place your feet on the brakes. Then when you press the accelerator to go it jerk back and pulled you forward. Changing geers would hard to shift and sometimes stick. The engine light would come on, the car was taken to ford dealership 3 times and tested, they never fixed the problem. I almost crased at the stop sign trying to stop, the brakes got stuck. I had the car for one month, and filled a lemmon law complaint on line, and they insisted I had to wait a period of time, because I just purchased the car. After the 3rd, time visting the ford repair shop, in one month time, I was disappointed and where I bought the car from at a kia dealership, they would not give me my money back , only offered to trade the ford focus in back to them and buy a kia car from them, I loss my down payment, and got stuck with a roll over fee of 4,500 from the remaining balance of the ford fusion added on to the new kia. And a higher car payment. They sold e a lemon, and had a warranty and still refuse to fix the car. The transmission was bad and they sold the ford to the auction to get it off their hands. I was stalled for 30 days believing they would fix the car, the lemon law couldn't help me after I faxed all the papers to them. The ford focus was on the recall list, and I don't have the car now, is there anyway I can get credited for the $4.500 in a law suit for buying the ford under warranty and they refuse to fix the car right.
The car randomly stalls and dies while I am driving it. It has died on the interstate and on rural roads and highways. This is very dangerous and there is currently a recall out on a part of the 2014 ford focus which causes this problem. It dies when I am driving and coasting, when I accelerate, and when I have my cruise set.
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 ford focus. The contact stated that while driving, the vehicle delays to accelerate and the abnormally shook. The dealer and the manufacturer had not been contacted. The failure mileage was 70,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 ford focus. The contact stated while driving at 20 MPH, the vehicle started hesitating when the accelerator pedal was applied. The failure occurred intermittently. The vehicle was taken to local dealer west herr ford (5025 camp rd, hamburg, ny 14075, (716) 649-5701 multiple times, where it was diagnosed but no failure was detected. The contact stated that the vehicle continued with the failure. The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was 19,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 ford focus. The contact stated that while driving at 40 MPH, the vehicle was shaking violently. An unknown warning light was illuminated. The contact slowed down but was able to coast to the side of the road. The vehicle was taken to capital ford services dealer (2805 e millbrook rd, raleigh, nc 27604, (877) 660-1721), where diagnostic testing determined that the failure was the clutch seal was leaking and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. In addition, the contact also stated that while driving, the fuel gauge failed to provide the accurate reading causing the contact to run out of fuel. The contact also stated that when the vehicle was idling it would stall. In addition, the vehicle would accelerate and decelerate independently. The vehicle was taken to r d sawyer motor co dealer (404 is-64, manteo, nc 27954, (252) 473-2141) where it was advised to keep the tank half full. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and provided a case number: 17794117. The approximate failure mileage was 50,000.
Car has stalled six times in one week transmission has shift to neutral while in drive when car stalls have to pull to side of road and put in park and restart transmission shudders no power very dangerous situation almost rear -ended by truck an engine malfunction service now message will display on message screen yesterday was by far the worst day engine dies pull to side of road put in park restart put in drive like it was in neutral turn car off restart put in drive very little power to transmission pull back over to side of road restart put in drive had power to transmission.will park vehicle until situation is resoved
I have had absolutely nothing but problems with this car. Haven't been able to drive it for two years because it's problem after problem. First the transmission went out and we spent 3000 to fix it just for it to get home and start knocking in the engine. Now the car won't even turn over or even turn on. I've heard of so many recalls on this car and it's extremely unsafe and I'm too scared to even take it back in to fix it further because I do not feel safe driving this car. I've contacted ford multiple times with absolutely no help. No one should buy this car at all.
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 ford focus. While driving approximately 50 MPH, the transmission overheated and check engine warning indicators illuminated and the vehicle stalled. A message displayed on the instrument panel, indicating to wait five minutes to restart the vehicle. The contact was able to restart the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed, but the mechanic was unable to retrieve a fault code or reproduce the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. Joe myers ford (located at 16634 northwest fwy, houston, tx 77040, (713) 766-3600) was contacted via telephone. The manufacturer was not contacted. The approximate failure mileage was 109,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 ford focus. While driving 60 MPH, the vehicle stalled without warning. As a result, the vehicle was involved in a rear end collision. The driver was unable to exit the vehicle because the doors failed to open and was pulled out from the window. The driver sustained neck, back, stomach, leg, and knee injuries that required medical attention. The driver later died due to the injuries. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to sound ford (located at 101 sw grady way, renton, wa 98057, (425) 235-1000), but the failure was not diagnosed or repaired. The body damage was repaired. The VIN was included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 16v643000 (latches/locks/linkages). The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 27,000.
I took my car in for a recall a few months ago also mentioning that it has been saying it's overheating and they gave my car back saying nothing is wrong and now I've been driving with my newborn daughter and all of the sudden my car wouldn't go past 65 & then after it started working again my battery goes out I thought it was because the gas light had been on and so I called aaa and had someone come down they put in gas and got it started but to my dismay I wasn't even able to make it home seeing as how my car could barely accelerate and again it shut off at first I was driving on the freeway and when I slowed down to stop at a light my battery symbol went on and then the car shut off & after I got it working again it was working and then it slowed and would let me press the brakes anymore and since the. It won't start
Vehicle stalls as if it has lost power. Engine light active. Transmission affected due to vehicle not accurately shifting gears (I.e. Drive to reverse or vice versa)
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 ford focus. While driving 70 MPH, the vehicle decelerated and stalled without warning. In addition, the check engine indicator illuminated. The contact was able to restart the vehicle; however, it operated in limp mode. Varney ford inc (located at 237 moosehead trail, newport, me 04953, (888) 460-7356) was contacted and an appointment was scheduled to have the vehicle diagnosed on april 12, 2019. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 18v735000 (fuel system, gasoline). The manufacturer was also made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 150,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 ford focus. While pulling out of the driveway, the vehicle hesitated without warning since 2015. The vehicle was taken to sentry ford (4100 mystic valley pkwy, medford, ma 02155), but was not diagnosed or repaired. The dealer stated that the failure was common with that year, make, and model vehicle and they were working on a remedy. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 15,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 ford focus. While attempting to start the vehicle, it shuddered and stalled without warning. The vehicle was taken to norris ford (901 merritt blvd, baltimore, md 21222, (888) 205-0310) where it was diagnosed that the clutch assembly needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was notified and advised the contact to call the federal safety agency to file a complaint. The failure mileage was 14,300. *tt
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 ford focus. While accelerating from a stop, the vehicle jerked, the engine revved, and the check engine indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to crossroads ford of cary (877‑830‑1251, located at 2333 walnut st, cary, nc 27518) where it was determined that there was no recall. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that the dealer would be contacted. The contact was not called back. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 90,000.
Vehicle suddenly did not respond to acceleration on freeway. Sudden stop. Jittering and skaking upon accelation.
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 ford focus. The contact was unable to start the vehicle and the check engine warning indicator illuminated. The dealer and manufacturer were not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was 46,000.
Multiply safety recalls and I took to 2 different dealerships, but dealerships refused to do or to fix my car. Now my check engine light is on again. Code reader has 2 codes 1450 and 144a. Needs to be repaired, but dealership filed a false report stating the recalls were already done. It is not the case. The only recall that was done was for the door latches. The purse valve and fuel sensors still need to be fixed.
While in motion, engine light illuminated which was diagnosed as a failing catalytic converter - possibly due to contamination. Ford focus had received an evap purge valve related recall just a few days earlier which still needed to be completed. The recall replaced components as per guidance but did not do anything about the catalytic converter which likely failed as a result of a failure linked to the prior recall (evap purge valve). Many similar cases are to be found in forums online.
I bought a 2014 ford focus back in june of 2018. I had to have the transmission fixed a few days later due to an open recall. After that I had no issues. October 2018 I found out about the most recent recall with the cpv and such. Since then, my car has not run good. It jerks, acts like it doesn't want to go, and my fuel reading is almost always wrong. I have two young children and am scared to drive my car. When I call my local dealership they tell me there's is no remedy available yet and to just keep it at under half a tank of gas. Which is stupid since I can't get an accurate fuel reading! I can fill it completely full, drive one mile, then suddenly be on 3/4 tank. That's is ridiculous.
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 ford focus. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 18v735000 (fuel system, gasoline). The contact called john greene chrysler dodge jeep at 828‑584‑5337 (located at 910 jamestown rd, morganton, nc 28655) and was informed that the parts were not available. While accelerating from a stop, the vehicle stalled without warning. The same dealer was unable to diagnose the cause of the failure. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 78,000. Vin tool confirms parts not available.
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 ford focus. Within less than six months of purchasing the vehicle from autonation ford (1400 interstate 20 w, arlington, tx 76017, 1-(817) 200-4503), it was included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 18v735000 (engine and engine cooling) and field service action number: 14m02 (transmission control module extended warranty coverage). The dealer had not verified if there would be an option for a loaner vehicle. The contact stated that the vehicle experienced reduced engine power. The contact stated that the vehicle was unable to be driven because it could stall at any moment. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was not available. Vin tool confirms parts not available.
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 ford focus. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled in the middle of traffic. The vehicle was pulled over to the road shoulder. After the contact added fuel to the vehicle, the body of the vehicle shook violently. Also, the vehicle accelerated on its own and the check engine indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to north side ford (12300 san pedro ave, san antonio, tx 78216, (210) 525-9800) where it was diagnosed that the horn needed to be replaced and new tail lights were needed. The horn and tail lights were repaired, but not the power train and engine. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failures. The failure mileage was 86,514.
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 ford focus. While driving various speeds, the vehicle suddenly shut off, erroneously shifted, and surged backwards while stopped. The vehicle was taken to crossroads ford of wake forest (10101 capital blvd, wake forest, nc) where it was repaired per the federal safety agency campaign number: 18v735000(fuel system). After the contact retrieved the vehicle, the failure continued. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 95,000.
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