The contact owns a 2014 Ford Focus. While driving various speeds, the vehicle shuttered when the brake pedal was released. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the clutch and seal needed replacement. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was 73,500.

- Iowa Falls, IA, USA

My car has bad hesitation incredibally jerky when starting grinding noises transmission not shifting properly Ford mechanics have admitted to knowing about the problem and has told Ford that it is dangerous. Hesitation when accelerating especially at lower gears. Make sit very dangerous to cross busy intersections. Currently don't have any pictures but plan to start recording my car.

- Sturbridge, MA, USA

The contact owns a 2014 Ford Focus. The contact stated that the vehicle lost power while driving 75 mph on the highway. The check engine indicator illuminated on the instrument panel when the failure occurred. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was 86,000. Updated 02/07/2017 consumer state vehicle is still stalling at times. Updated 7/13/18

- Colorado Springs, CO, USA

The contact owns a 2014 Ford Focus. While attempting to make a left turn, the engine stalled without warning. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that there was an issue with the transmission. Also, the PCM/tcm clutch needed to be re-learned. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure persisted. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The VIN was unknown. The approximate failure mileage was 27,300.

- Melbourne, FL, USA

The contact owns a 2014 Ford Focus. After attempting to drive, the vehicle reached first and second gear, stalled, but continued to roll. The dealer was notified of the failure and stated that the vehicle was operating as designed. The contact mentioned that the failure was progressing and felt unsafe driving the vehicle. The failure mileage was 40.

- Corinth, MS, USA

The contact owns a 2014 Ford Focus. While driving various speeds, the vehicle jerked or accelerated as soon as the brake pedal was released and without depressing the accelerator pedal. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where the transmission module was reprogrammed. The issue persisted and the vehicle was taken to the dealer again where the clutch was replaced. The failure recurred 1,000 miles later. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer for a third time where the transmission module was reprogrammed again. The contact stated that the clutch also needed to be replaced, but the part was unavailable. The manufacturer was notified and the contact was given the number csp:14M01 to have the warranty extended. The failure mileage was 35,000.

- Columbus, IN, USA

Jerking, shuttering transmission from standstill... since I purchased the vehicle new.

- Smithfield, RI, USA

From the first week I had the car something has been wrong with the transmission. It jerks and doesn't accelerate like it should, makes a horrible crunching sound. Several times I have been in the turning lane and had ample room to turn before a car got to me but the car jerks and stalls so that I have almost been hit because it has no power. The dealer had the car for a week, said they "couldn't replicate" what I reported. It doesn't do it every time but if they really drove it for a week, it would happen. Everyone who ever rides in the car with me asks why it chugs like it does. I'm going to get into a wreck one day because I should have plenty of time to make my turn but the car stalls and chugs so much that it takes much longer than it should to get safely into where I am turning. It makes me pick a date below, but this is a several times a week for 3 years occurrence.

- Tyler, TX, USA

On accelleration the vehicle shutters and rumbles and doesn't "go". I don't have the gas mileage for this vehicle that was advertised as this rumbling and shuttering stalls the movement and created a sort of push back and causes the RPM's to skip and jump. It happens so much at times I can't seem to move the car and I worry that I will be stalled during an intersection or attempt to get out of traffic flow. My car has 42,000 miles at this point. It happens every time I drive and every time the car shifts from 1st to 2nd gears. I have a "power transmission".

- Lexington, KY, USA

I purchased this Focus in September of 2013. Little did I realize that this was probably one of the worst mistakes I made in my life thus far. I didn't even have the car 3 months before the transmission issue started happening. I don't drive erratic or aggressive I have taken the car to the dealership 12 times for the same issue since I have bought it, to the point that I have made friends with some of the guys there. The clutch has been replaced 4 times and the module has been reprogrammed and everything that Ford claims will "fix" the issue. It has not been fixed, the most recent time I took the car to fix it I couldn't accelerate onto the highway because the gears wouldn't grab after second, then the car stalled and the engine shut off, so I had to nurse the car to the side of the road and restart it and I finally made it to the dealership. I called Ford, and the bad thing is, is that they know that this problem exists they just don't want to do anything because they know that they will lose money. I finally spoke to a rep at Ford that directed me towards the BBB because she found out that I was in the military, saying that the military members shouldn't have to deal with things like this because we do so much for the country. I have contacted the BBB and they finally said that they will have a resolution within 14 days from yesterday. And what is really alarming is that the only reason I found out about the BBB option is because of my military service. It is ridiculous because I know this issue is nationwide and Ford wants nothing to do with it. It is sad to say like with the issue that Toyota had with their cars is that someone has to die and sue Ford before this issue will get resolved, unless you want to take direct action against Ford.

- Manassas, VA, USA

This is the second Ford Focus I have purchased and have had problems with manual transmission. I feel the dealer should of told me that the problem was not taken care of before selling me another vehicle that was still having problems. When starting out at a stop sign the car shimmies, and sputters before getting any power.

- North Myrtle Beach, SC, USA

The contact owns a 2014 Ford Focus. The contact stated that the vehicle experienced hesitation, jerking, and shuttering while being operated at lower speeds. The failure occurred without warning. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed as a shuttering transmission. The remedy was not provided. The manufacturer was not notified. The VIN was invalid. The failure mileage was approximately 10.

- Elmora, PA, USA

2014 Ford Focus. Consumer writes in regards to vehicle transmission issues. The consumer stated the vehicle had no power, it jerked and slipped upon take off. When driving up a hill, the vehicle went very slow.

- Southgate, KY, USA

Transmission hesitation from a stop position to start an accelration.

- Col, OH, USA

The contact owns a 2014 Ford Focus. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle would hesitate to accelerate and the transmission would slip. The vehicle was towed to the dealer for diagnosis where it was diagnosed that the transmission crank had failed and would need to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 24,000.

- Bullhead City, AZ, USA

The vehicle shifts between gears bad, sometimes late and sometimes not at all. Also the vehicle does not shift past third gear. This is not a one time issue, the car continues to operate this way.

- Edina, MN, USA

The contact owns a 2014 Ford Focus. The contact stated that while driving at 35 mph, the vehicle jerked violently without warning. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 62,000.

- Columbus, OH, USA

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.

- Winsted, CT, USA

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..!!

- Ann Arbor, MI, USA

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

- Gulf Breeze, FL, USA