2014 FORD FOCUS Complaints

The contact owns a 2014 Ford Focus. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle hesitated and jerked while depressing the accelerator pedal. The contact also stated that the vehicle failed to shift out of park after several attempts. An unknown warning light was intermittently illuminated. The vehicle was taken to several independent mechanics and a dealer who were unable to diagnose and determine the cause of the failure. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was unknown.

My car if jerk when taking off. Horn stopped working and will not sound when you lock it with the key fob.

There was a recall several years ago on my 2014 Ford Focus in regard to the dual-clutch system. The system has been replaced once already. The vehicle is now showing the same symptoms. I feel that Ford should be replacing the system again at no cost to me. I am afraid to drive the vehicle. I am a cancer survivor and also work full-time. I need access to a functional vehicle that is safe to drive. The contact stated Ford replaced the clutch once and the car is doing the same thing again.

Transmission control module failed in my daughters car. Contacted ford they will not assist or repair. Had vehicle towed due to tcm failing & staling. Transmission fault service now light came on. Had it inspected by dealership which confirmed tcm failure. My daughter is traumatized by this due to this almost causing her to wreck & being stuck on the side of the busy road for hours. I was currently without transportation

Car feels sluggish and transmission is starting to slip. I do know that the 2012-2018 Ford Fiestas and Focus's have the same transmission.

The contact owns a 2014 Ford Focus. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact stated while driving at various speeds or while idling, the vehicle was sputtering. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer who diagnosed that the control module had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The contact was informed that the vehicle was not eligible for a free repair. The approximate failure mileage was 86,476.

In heavy traffic, car slowed down and stopped. Got it started but it hesitated a few times until the next time I had to stop again. ??

The contact owns a 2014 Ford Focus. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the transmission was slipping out of gear, and the vehicle was jerking violently. There was no warning light illuminated. Additionally, the contact stated that the vehicle made abnormally loud sounds while driving. The contact veered to the side of the road. The contact stated that she turned off and restarted the vehicle, and she was able to continue driving. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed that the transmission clutch had failed; however, the dealer informed the contact that the vehicle could not be repaired free of charge because Ford Service Campaign Number: 19N08 Warranty Extension had expired. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but no assistance was provided. The failure mileage was approximately 106,000.

The contact owns a 2014 Ford Focus. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle shuddered. Additionally, the contact stated that the vehicle failed to reverse while the transmission was shifted into reverse(R). The check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to be diagnosed and codes P087E (Clutch Position Sensor B Circuit), P087A (Clutch Position Sensor B Circuit Intermittent), P287A (Clutch B stock Engaged), P087A-00 (Clutch Position Sensor B Circuit), P087E-00 (Clutch Position Sensor B Circuit Intermittent), and P287A-00 (Clutch B Stuck Engaged) were retrieved. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who informed the contact that the clutch actuator A and B needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and referred the contact to file the complaint with the NHTSA Hotline. The failure mileage was 85,441.

The contact owns a 2014 Ford Focus. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, while shifting from first to second gear, the vehicle hesitated while accelerating. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, and the contact was informed that the clutch release bearing, and the master cylinder needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V169000 (Power Train) however, the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and referred the contact to file a complaint with the NHTSA Hotline. The failure mileage was approximately 70,000.