12,771 miles, starter replaced. 14,207 miles, fuel pump replaced. 18,249 miles fuel pump replaced and transmission control module reprogram for failure. 19,999 miles replace clutch and starter motor assembly. About 24,000 miles, car no start, battery replaced "bad battery". 29,975 miles car no start, jumped to start. 31,500 miles no start, battery replaced "bad battery". Approx 32,750 miles, replace clutch and whatever else they may find. This car stutters in first gear (automatic transmission) when it was purchased it was fine and then a month later it started to shake and stutter on acceleration from a stop, whether in traffic or in the driveway. Ford told us that it was a "smart transmission" and that it had to get used to two people driving the car although I am the primary driver. New "clutch pac" only temporarily solves the problem and then it starts all over again after a month or so. We have also had a no starting issue. We received a letter from ford about it, but they cant seem to help and wont replace TCM because they say the dealers can't show the part is malfunctioning.
2014 Ford Focus transmission complaints
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I purchased a certified 2014 ford focus in august 2015 with 48k miles. Drove it like two weeks without any issue, afterwards this terrible jerking, grinding and shudder noise started when accelerating from a stop sign or try to slow down and accelerate near speed bumpers or when accelerating while getting a turn. I took it to the dealer. They did a software update and said it needs to drive 1000 miles or so to automatically reprogram the transmission's computer by understanding my driving patterns. I felt some improvement compared to how it used to jerk while changing gears in low gears. But still shudder (or grinding) noise can be hear once in a while when accelerating from a stop or driving low speeds at speed bumps or while getting a 90 deg turn. Most recently I felt a massive jerking and grinding noise again during a cold day when temp below 50f for the first time in the fall this year. This time it is pretty bad and I don't feel safe driving specially when it is snowing...!! Ford need to fix these cars asap ..!!
Our ford focus has been chugging and slipping on start from a stop. Ford has replaced the clutch and now 5 months later the clutch needs t be replaced again. Ford isn't honoring the extended power train . This is a none defect and a real safety issue
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 ford focus. While at a stop sign and depressing the accelerator pedal, the vehicle failed to accelerate without warning. In addition, the gear shifter would shift into another gear independently. The vehicle was taken to a dealer three times, but the cause of the failure could not be determined. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.
I purchased a new 2014 ford focus in february 2015 with 15 miles on it. Drove the car for 5 months with no issues, then in june I noticed a terrible shudder when accelerating from a stop sign. It also makes a grinding noise while trying to get in gear and take off. I have taken the car back to the originating dealership 6 times so far. I''ve had the clutch replaced, the transmission has been reprogrammed 4 times, and still no fix. I will not allow anyone to drive the car, nor will I let anyone ride with me in it due to the poor performance. The car is extremely dangerous to operate and very embarrassing to myself on the road. It has changed the way I drive other cars as well. I anticipate a shudder, lurch, jerk, grind from other cars while I'm driving do to what I experience on a daily basis in this car. The time, stress and frustration this car has caused me and my family is exhausting and so disappointing. This is the first ford that I've purchased and will definitely be my last. Word of mouth goes a long way too.
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 ford focus. While attempting to accelerate from a stop, the contact depressed the accelerator pedal and the rpms increased; however, the vehicle hesitated to move forward. The vehicle was diagnosed and repaired. The clutch was replaced and recalibrated, but the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and repaired four times for the exact same failure. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failures. The failure mileage was approximately 6,000.
Vehicle violently shakes when accelerating from a stationary position and when accelerating from low speed ( 10 MPH)
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 ford focus. While driving various speeds, the vehicle lost power and would not accelerate when the accelerator pedal was depressed. The vehicle shuddered. After shutting off the vehicle and restarting the engine, the vehicle operated normally. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The failure recurred numerous times. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the clutch needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 78,000. ...updated 12/28/16 *bf updated 01/03/17.
The transmission hesitates when starting up, exhibits a clunking noise. Loss of power.
Problems hard shifting from 1st to 2nd and once in 3rd shifting problem goes away. Same as technical bulletin 14m01 but not all 2014s are covered.
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 ford focus. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to the dealer several times due to a clutch assembly failure. The transmission jerked when the vehicle was started, and the vehicle lunged forward while at a stop and on a hill. The vehicle was taken to the dealer twice to service the vehicle for two different recall remedies, which failed to remedy the failures. The contact later received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 16v698000 (latches/locks/linkages, structure). The manufacturer indicated that the parts may not become available until mid 2017. The manufacturer was notified of the failures. The failure mileage was unknown. Vin tool confirms parts not available. Updated 12/20/16*lj updated 12/22/16.
Following my low tire pressure indicator coming on, I noticed the power steering issue as I was pulling into a parking spot, and my steering wheel made a squeaking or whining sound. Later, while driving on a city street, as I began to make a turn, my steering wheel started hesitating, and making a gear stripping noise; the steering column locked up and when I tried to turn the wheel it made a loud squeaking sound. Also, my transmission shutters whenever I accelerate and slow down. The transmission issue was initially repaired via a software update before the warranty expired, but it has since started to malfunction again.
Transmission in the new 2014 ford focus started shuddering and slipping. It would roll backwards on hills. It would slip in slower traffic. On takeoff it would shudder. Took this in to have fixed. And has been in shop 3 times. This is dangerous in traffic. 4 different times was almost hit by another vehicle when I would try to take off and they would slam on their brakes behind me. And it would just ram on take off at a light and almost hit vehicle in front of me. This is dangerous and many have reported this to ford. Seems no one can get anything done. This is a major problem with the transmissions. This should have already been on the recall list. Please help all of us whom have suffered and been scared for our lives. Please look into this thoroughly. So many many complaints
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 ford focus. The contact stated that the dealer replaced the clutch assembly three times, but the failure continued. The vehicle randomly stalled, lunged forward, and the gears skipped several times when placed in reverse. The contact was unable to determine if the vehicle would be repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and provided no solution. The failure mileage was not available.
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 ford focus. While driving 45 MPH, the vehicle failed to shift properly without warning. The failure occurred on two occasions. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 12,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 ford focus. While driving 5 MPH, the vehicle jerked violently without warning. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.
Tl* 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.
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 ford focus. While driving various speeds and depressing the accelerator pedal, the vehicle hesitated to respond and shuttered without warning. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the internal clutch failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. While driving at an unknown speed, the rear hatch open warning indicator illuminated. In addition, the doors began to lock and unlock independently. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 16v643000 (latches/locks/linkages); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The failure mileage was 24,172. Vin tool confirms parts not available.
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 ford focus. While driving various speeds, the vehicle shuttered and jerked without warning. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was confirmed that the transmission was the reason for the failure and the transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. The vehicle was brought back to the dealer a total of twelve times for the same failure. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 5,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 ford focus. The contact stated that the vehicle hesitated and made an abnormal noise when it came to a complete stop. The failure progressed without warning. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was not available.
Repeated issues with transmission, shuttering when driving. Also have had the care hesitate when accelerating from a stopped location almost causing an accident two different times. Took car into dealer to get fixed and they stated they were unable to find issue. Contacted ford motor company corporate office requesting a buyback due to the unsafe conditions, they did an "good faith review" and informed me that they would not buy back my car. The would not explain the reasoning or issue and paperwork showing the review, "ford does not have to release the findings since it was a good faith review".
Since I bought a used 2014 ford focus, this year, there has been a grinding stuttering shaking and jerking of the transmission when in motion. This happens whether the car is on the highway or at a low rate of speed but mostly when driving forward from park. Ford attempted to upgrade the software to the transmission several times which has never worked. This is a known issue to ford and they are claiming that it is a characteristic of the transmission and it is normal activity. The transmission shutters and jerks so much that the car will not shift and will not move forward appropriately and I have come close to getting rear-ended several times because the transmission cannot catch up with the acceleration. I am asking ford for assistance in trading the car in since the value in the car depreciated so much because of all of the transmission issues and they are refusing to help me. My third ford, never again!!!
Every time I have to take it back to dealer for transmission repair or recall its worse than before they worked on it. Every time I take off it jumps & jerks, every time I remove my foot from accelerator it down shifts.
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 ford focus. When attempting to accelerate from a stop, the vehicle jumped as if it would accelerate at a high speed. The dealer stated that there may be an issue with the transmission; however, they were unable to diagnose the vehicle. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure recurred. The approximate failure mileage was 46,000. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure.
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 ford focus. While stopped at a traffic light, the vehicle rolled backwards suddenly. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the transmission needed to have the software updated. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 200.
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 ford focus. The contact stated that the vehicle experienced violent jerking and hesitation when accelerating from a complete stop. The failure occurred without warning. The dealer diagnosed that the failure was inherent to the vehicle's transmission. The vehicle had its software updated, but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 100.
I've have had to have three updates done for the transmission. About a month ago, I almost got killed pulling onto a country highway, due to inability to pick up power and they had to replace the clutch. Today, the car had to be towed to the dealership due to lack of power, hesitating, and odd noise while driving. This car isn't 2 years old, and it's been constant problems.
While driving on city streets the transmission slips and jerks and sounds like it's going to fall out of the vehicle. This is a known issue by ford with this vehicle and is unsafe to drive, especially merging into traffic. Ford needs to buy all these vehicles back! This continues to happen on a daily basis. It's been in for repair twice and a recall once. Still not fixed. I would sell this car if I could but the value has dropped significantly due to this known issue.
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 ford focus. The contact stated that the vehicle jerked violently when the accelerator pedal was depressed. The failure occurred without warning. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, but the diagnostic results were not disclosed. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure recurred. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 200.
Power loss to drive train and vehicle displays "stop safely now" message. This had happened repeatedly while vehicle was in motion on public roads.
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