10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
22 / 3
Injuries / Deaths:
9 / 0
Average Mileage:
39,941 miles

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problem #1054

Jan 022019

Focus 4-cyl

  • 95,000 miles
The contact owns a 2014 Ford Focus. The contact stated that on several occasions while driving or while the vehicle was idling, the vehicle shutoff without warning. The contact shifted into neutral and restarted the vehicle. The contact stated that the failure was intermittent. The vehicle was taken to parks Ford of gainesville (3333 N main St, gainesville, fl 32609, (352)372-4251) to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the transmission control module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired however, the failure recurred. The dealer was contacted and informed of the failure. The contact was informed that the vehicle needed to be taken back to the dealer to be diagnosed at the owners expense. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact back to the dealer for assistance. The approximate failure mileage was 95,000. The consumer stated the vehicle mold growing on the passenger side carpet. The engine would rev up when depressing the gas pedal, but would not move. The car door would unlock independently and fly open while driving or stopped. The transmission/etc experienced a failure.

- Gainesville, FL, USA

problem #1053

May 142020

Focus

  • 45 miles
I want to fine a complaint against the Ford dealer. I have approximately 3 months with problem. It's because of gas evaporations. I had with me a latter that Ford send me to me for recall which I had to have it repaired and they want to charge me for it. Supposedly they repaired that, when they never did and proof of this is that there is the problem as well as the transmission they just marked done and they never did I, because I don't have the problem before and now I have it. They don't want to repaired those 2 factory failures. I want to see what can I do to they fix it at not cost since. It's a factory failure and I'm not the only one with that problem. That is a serious problem they said that in the latter they send me. I send you a picture I had. They took the another one.

- Kirkland, WA, USA

problem #1052

Jun 092020

Focus 4-cyl

  • 64,000 miles
This car sometimes loses power when driving which poses a high risk to myself as the driver and any other car behind me.

- Los Angeles, CA, USA

problem #1051

Jul 042020

Focus 4-cyl

  • 85,999 miles
About two weeks after purchasing my pre-owned 2014 Ford Focus, I started to experience some slight jerking whenever I pressed on the accelerator pedal. The jerking gradually got worse and I continued to drive to my home. My car stopped suddenly when I was traveling uphill on a highway. I had to sit and wait for a few minutes before I was able to keep driving. When I finally arrived home, I turned my car off and went in. I came back later to go somewhere and my car wouldn't start. I resolved to leave it be since it was the weekend and dealerships were closed. The next day my car started, but the jerking remained and now my check engine light was on. I drove with it for the time being because the dealership (Toyota) that I purchased it from said they couldnt look into my possible transmission issues because I didn't purchase the extended warranty. I finally looked pretty deep into the issue and found there was a recall on the car I purchased and that many people experienced the same exact problems as I have.

- Justice, IL, USA

problem #1050

Jul 022020

Focus 4-cyl

  • 86,000 miles
3 times car would not start. All lights wipers radio and all gauges worked when turning key but car would not turn over. Happened when shopping had to have car towed home. After sitting for a day car would start

- New Columbia, PA, USA

problem #1049

Mar 092016

Focus

  • 125,000 miles
The contact owns a 2014 Ford Focus. The contact stated that the vehicle experienced a failure with the clutch and was taken to deacon jones Ford (3301 mclain St, goldsboro, nc 27534), and was diagnosed that the clutch failed and needed to be replaced. The contact stated that the dealer previously performed field service action number: 14M02 (transmission control module extended warranty repair) and the clutch was replaced twice. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 125,000.

- Midlothian, VA, USA

problem #1048

Jun 182020

Focus 4-cyl

  • 5 miles
My son was on his way to work. He is 16 years old. He got only 1 block away and the check engine light came on and the car started to act up. It wouldn't drive right. He tried to turn around and get my car to go to work. His car wouldn't hardly move he had his foot all the way to the ground and it got to 20 mph. I just bought this car in January 2020. I was never informed about the extended warranty for the transmission.

- Eynon, PA, USA

problem #1047

Jun 252020

Focus 4-cyl

  • 117,000 miles
The car wont start and a mechanic diagnosed a bad fuel pump. The car has 117,000 miles. Other cars go much longer.

- Glennville, GA, USA

problem #1046

Jun 232020

Focus 4-cyl

  • 81,000 miles
Check engine light comes on and the engine has stopped while in motion, have had it checked out 4 times already. 1st time dealer said there were some wires that are close to the manifold were frayed and then repaired. The last 3 times the check engine light came on I pulled over while driving, turned the engine off waited a few minutes and restarted the car and was able to drive a few miles. I have now taken the car to a different for dealer 3 times in the past 5 weeks and every time it's a different code with the exception of the 3rd time. They replaced the battery at no charge now today 5 days later the check engine light came on again. This will be the 5th time! this has happened on the highway and on city streets. We have spent over $500 and my time getting back and forth from this dealership to remedy this problem.

- Valparaiso, IN, USA

problem #1045

Jun 192020

Focus 4-cyl

  • 100,000 miles
Transmission fault light came on. Codes coming up are po6B8 and po6O6 times two. Looked codes up and they were power train control module and the ECM/ PCM codes. Wants to stall when driving.

- Broadalbin, NY, USA

problem #1044

Feb 012020

Focus

  • 109,754 miles
The contact owns a 2014 Ford Fusion. The contact stated that the dual clutch transmission fluid leaked into the dry casing of the transmission. The contact stated that the vehicle vibrated abnormally while driving while the vehicle shifted gears with an audible sound. The vehicle was taken to flow Acura (425 silas creek pkwy, winston-salem, nc 27127, (336) 723-3524) where the transmission casing and seals were replaced however, the failure persisted. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 109,754.

- Colfax, NC, USA

problem #1043

Jun 182020

Focus 4-cyl

  • 105,521 miles
While driving the car start shudders and the rev went up; the transmission stopped working and show a error message. Went to the dealer and found that my car was out of warranty. When that happened I almost cause a crash.

- Cutlar Bay, FL, USA

problem #1042

May 012020

Focus 4-cyl

  • miles
While driving on highway my RPM will fluctuate up and down. RPM's will raise high while my speed doesn't increase. My steering wheel pulls to the left. Car wants to stall periodically. It has a hard idol.

- Lewisville, TX, USA

problem #1041

Jun 022020

Focus 4-cyl

  • 57,000 miles
My dps6 transmission again had a severe shuddering incident when pulling out into 55 mph rush hour traffic on a 6-lane highway. After the shudder discontinued and speed was increased to approximately 50 mph, while attempting to navigate into another lane, I had a significant loss of power after engaging the accelerator to the floor with zero response from the transmission. Due to this defect, my vehicle was struck in the rear by an oncoming vehicle.

- Spring Hill, FL, USA

problem #1040

Jun 022020

Focus 4-cyl

  • miles
Clutch and axle seals replaced for second time within 1 year.

- Riverdale, MD, USA

problem #1039

May 022020

Focus 4-cyl

  • 90,000 miles
My car is shutting down and the code P068A and I know someone that has the same car same model year same problems transmission problems car not moving no matter how much you hit the gas and he got recalls on the car my car is having the same problems I will be driving on the road and the car will jump shake than go and it's keeps doing it as well as I can be going 20 mph and my RPM is at 6 not dropping unless my foot is off the gas.

- Orlando, FL, USA

problem #1038

May 212020

Focus 4-cyl

  • 80,000 miles
My Ford Focus will pause at a complete stop, and when I go to accelerate, my transmission will shudder for around 2 seconds, leaving me susceptible to an accident.

- Mammoth Spring, AR, USA

problem #1037

Jan 202020

Focus

  • 67,700 miles
The contact owns a 2014 Ford Focus. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 18V735000 (fuel system, gasoline). The vehicle was taken to downtown Ford sales (525 N 16th St, sacramento, ca 95811, (916)299-3529), where the vehicle was inspected. The contact stated that months later while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle shuddered while the accelerator was depressed without warning. The same dealer was contacted and informed of the failure. The contact was informed that the vehicle had a salvage title and the dealer would be unable to repair the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the clutch needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 67,700.

- West Sacrament Unit 7, CA, USA

problem #1036

Mar 202016

Focus 4-cyl

  • 33,000 miles
The car has a problem taking off and seems to not want to shift. It now will not drive and I have it at the dealership. Paid over $1000 and still not fixed. Said it was the tcm. Now they want another $800 (saying they are giving me a discount) to change the clutch fork and hopefully that will work. I've had problems since I got it in 2016. Called and there was nothing they could do.

- Johnstown, NY, USA

problem #1035

Apr 232020

Focus 4-cyl

  • miles
I purchased the Ford Focus titanium hatchback in 2014 new, and since then it has been to the dealership/mechanic over 25 times due to 2 major defects -- Ford powershift transmission and electric/engine issue with draining the battery. I've had 4 batteries and average 6-8 jump starts per year due to the electric problems with the computer draining my battery. I've come very close to having at least 8 accidents due to the transmission fault. The transmission was replaced a couple years ago and it worked without having the shifting stall problem for about 2 months. My dealer said that's "all they can do... Ford doesn't offer any payback or refunds due to these 2 well-known lemon defaults. I just called the 800 number for Ford to file a complaint (800-392-3673) and they stated that I'd have to call back in 2 hours because their system is down. I asked if I could file a complaint online and they stated, 'no', you must call us to file the report. Details involving the lack of safety due to these 2 issues -- I've had my engine stalled in the middle of traffic on average of 6-8 times per year, putting my young children and self in great danger. I've also had my battery die just hours after parking it in a metropolitan city (miami/tampa/Washington DC/Chicago/detroit) and had to wait at my vehicle with my children for Ford or aaa to help replace/charge my battery -- which took on average 1-2 hours each time. I am requesting that Ford purchase my vehicle for the full blue book value, in addition to $10,000 due to the loss of work and lack of safety/hardship/disregard to my safety issues that I've brought to their attention over the past 6 years. Please contact me at [xxx] and leave a message if I'm unable to answer. Thank you, [xxx]. information redacted pursuant to the Freedom Of Information Act (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).

- Fort Myers, FL, USA

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