10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
18 / 8
Injuries / Deaths:
11 / 1
Average Mileage:
42,241 miles

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problem #169

Aug 212018

Focus

  • 30,000 miles
Car shut off completely while moving 25 miles an hour on a local street.. battery was functioning perfectly. When looked at by the dealer was told starter motor was dead, this also later confirmed by repair technician at another facility (riverside service). Starter motor would not have had anything to do with the vehicle shutting off completely while in motion. At the same time starter motor was replaced, 2 ignition coils were identified as failed or failing. In the last 9 months a total of 4 ignition coils have failed. Ford has not identified the problem with the vehicle, merely replaced broken parts. They have not addressed in any way the dangerous condition posed by my car's stalling on an active roadway.

- Old Greenwich, CT, USA

problem #168

Jun 282018

Focus

  • miles
Vehicle transmission will not shift promptly, RPM's rev over 3 to 4 RPM's before shifting casing jerking, shuddering, jolt car backwards coming to a slow and steady stop. Red warning lights on dash console indicating emergency problem & unsafe to drive.

- Bakersfield, CA, USA

problem #167

Aug 102018

Focus

  • 57,600 miles
Have a 2014 Ford Focus has many recall now transmission went out and it's in shop.

- Deming, NM, USA

problem #166

Jun 012018

Focus

  • 70,000 miles
When I drive my vehicle, I believe the transmission is having problems with shifting gears. It shakes really bad when I'm getting up to 20 mph then it some what stops. The car will ideal real loud or the rpms will go up high for no reason when I'm at a stop. Sometimes the rpms will go up high when I'm on cruse control as if I'm pressing the gas down (fast and all the way to the ground) but I am not.

- London, OH, USA

problem #165

Jan 012014

Focus

  • 1,500 miles
All since purchase in Jan 2014. Within a few months of new purchase: Electrical issues and errors unknown to Ford, need for transmission swap, 2 or 3 recalls re transmission and door replacement, horn stopped working (while in 65mph traffic I95 and almost in an accident). Constantly in shop and continual issues with stalling (once, stopped in 65mph traffic on major interstate I95 in left lane), synch and phone system has never worked correctly. 3 weeks ago, after stopped at a traffic light in rush hour traffic in philadelphia, depressed gas pedal and went in total reverse! did this twice before completely turning car off and had to be towed.

- Ballwin, MO, USA

problem #164

May 012018

Focus

  • 70,000 miles
The contact owns a 2014 Ford Focus. While driving low speeds, the vehicle experienced a loss of power. The contact also stated that the fuel gauge fluctuated and the check engine warning indicator illuminated. An independent mechanic diagnosed that the fuel delivery module malfunctioned. The dealer was not notified of the failure. The manufacturer was notified and transferred the contact to NHTSA. The failure mileage was approximately 70,000.

- Corpus Christie, TX, USA

problem #163

Sep 012017

Focus

  • 97,000 miles
Shuddering so bad that car shuts off while driving on the highway. 60 to nothing. Nearly hit. Shuddered leaving stop signs and intersections- nearly hit. Fuel system issues- bowed gas tank in the heat. Could have exploded. In shop 8+ times since new. Ford customer care nor Ford dealership will resolve.

- Sperry, OK, USA

problem #162

Jun 082018

Focus

  • 36,000 miles
The contact owns a 2014 Ford Focus. The contact stated that the vehicle accelerated and jerked when engaged in the park position. In addition, the check engine indicator illuminated. The failure recurred several times. The vehicle was taken to sawgrass Ford (14501 w sunrise blvd, sunrise, fl 33323, 954-851-9000), but the technician was unable to diagnose the failure. The failure recurred and the vehicle was taken back to the dealer where the power clutch was replaced. The failure recurred and the vehicle was towed back to the dealer; however, the failure was unable to be duplicated or diagnosed. The vehicle continued to accelerate and jerk. The vehicle was towed back to the dealer and the power shifter was replaced, but the failure occurred the next day. The vehicle was towed back to the dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failures and offered to buy-back the vehicle as a down payment for a new vehicle. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 36,000.

- Plantation, FL, USA

problem #161

Jun 132018

Focus

  • 70,000 miles
My car is not able to drive in reverse. It is not able to go over 40 miles per hour. It does a jerking while changing gears. It also do this while in park with key in and with key out. It is currently at Ford for repairs and they are stating it does not have a recall on this model. I called yesterday and emailed to explained the issue and they stated it was on the list. Now they are stating it is over $2000 to fix.

- Wimauma, FL, USA

problem #160

Jun 012018

Focus

  • 62,000 miles
Car shakes violently and jerks when accelerating, car has been repaired twice before for this problem, once at 29000 miles, 2nd time at 38000 and now doing it at 62000.

- Richmond Hill, GA, USA

problem #159

Jun 172017

Focus

  • 51,000 miles
From a complete stop to moving the vehicle has a little bit of shaking when going into first and second gear also the break light on the passenger side does not work but everything else with that light works.

- Holland, MI, USA

problem #158

Oct 132017

Focus

  • 38,500 miles
The contact owns a 2014 Ford Focus. In rainy weather conditions, the vehicle failed to start and the check engine indicator illuminated. The contact also mentioned that the vehicle hesitated when the gears were manually shifted. The vehicle was towed to crouse Ford (11 antrim blvd, taneytown, md 21787) where it was diagnosed as a possible flood vehicle. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 38,500.

- Westminster, MD, USA

problem #157

May 152018

Focus

  • 127,000 miles
Vacuum seal on gas tank is faulty and gets air bubbles and the car cuts off at random. It cut off in the middle of an intersection yesterday and I almost got hit. I've reported this issue multiple times. Several other ones were recalled but not my VIN number but it's the exact same issue.

- Richmond, VA, USA

problem #156

Apr 022018

Focus

  • 130,000 miles
My 2014 Ford Focus engine dies when it rains. It started to run rough when it rained about a year ago and then the engine died going 55 mph when it was raining. Had engine wire replaced and it was fine for a week or so while it was dry. 1st time it rained it died again going 50mph. Took it in again and had cylinder and computer box replaced (crazy only 4 years old). Ran fine again until it rained and it died again while driving on highway. When it dies you are put in a very bad situation. Someone could definitely die. I give up. It is sitting in our driveway because we put $800 into it getting fixed and so far no luck. If I knew it could be fixed I would take it in. The car does not restart when it gets dry out again. I try jumping it and fuse 38 blows every time. Is there a recall on this? it is a very scary problem and I see this has happened to multiple people on the web.

- Stevensville, MD, USA

problem #155

Dec 012017

Focus

  • 140,000 miles
Transmission control module

- Tucson, AZ, USA

problem #154

Apr 062018

Focus

  • miles
Transmission faulty. Car wont reverse. Car drags when trying to accelerate. I also received a court notice in the mail regarding powershift dual-clutch automatic transmission problems.my check engine light came on. Notifications appeared on my car saying transmission problem service asap.

- Trenton, NJ, USA

problem #153

Feb 262018

Focus

  • 60,000 miles
I have a 2014 Ford Focus that is currently having transmission issues. I took my vehicle to a Ford dealership hoping it was under warranty and that they would fix it. They told me that my vehicle is not under warranty since it was built in November of 2013 and that 14M01 only applies to those that have cars built before July 3, 2013. My issue with that is that Ford noted that "vehicles having a build date of June 6, 2013 or later have improved transmission input shaft seals that are not likely to experience leaks." Obviously their "improved transmission input shaft seals" are not improved since my car with 60,000 un abused miles has encountered transmission issues. I would just like to see what my legal options are with this lawsuit as I don't think its right my vehicle is not eligible for this lawsuit. I believe that Ford never improved their input shaft seals since I encountered the same problem that was recalled.

- Las Vegas, TX, USA

problem #152

Mar 192018

Focus

  • 70,600 miles
When I come to a stop after doing freeway speeds 70-75 mph for 30 minutes it gives me a high temp warning. When I stopped to check under the hood it didn't look, or smell hot, but the warning light indicated high temp in the engine.

- Lancaster, CA, USA

problem #151

Jan 062018

Focus

  • miles
My 2014 Ford Focus transmission gets hot and is not changing gear while driving after I got it from the Ford dealer service center in ga 01/2018. It won't start because the transmission gets hot so I have to let it cool down before I can crank it. It cuts off while I'm driving. I have bought a front and rear dash cam to record and upload live video and an additional cam to for dashboard to show the red (I) light and engine light that remains on while I'm driving. I had a new battery, tcm module, clutch and clutch motor put on 12/2017, but I can't drive the car, it won't back up hills, it looses speed, don't change gears, again, I just got it out the shop!!! I have to drive it because it is the only transportation I have, so I am videoing every trip in case the whilethe car is jumping gear or transmission gets hot and car turn off while I'm driving, I can have an accurate account of an accident due to the transmission issue I am having with. I hope that the overheating doesn't cause a fire, but, if that happens, it would be recorded on my dashcam and I will post in social media.

- Atlanta, GA, USA

problem #150

May 162017

Focus

  • 80,000 miles
The contact owns a 2014 Ford Focus. While driving 40 mph, the vehicle stalled and the check engine warning indicator illuminated. The contact shifted the gear into park, then into neutral, and powered off the engine. The vehicle was restarted but hesitated to accelerate. The contact powered off the engine a second time. The vehicle was restarted and was able to drive normally. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or independent mechanic to determine the cause of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The approximate failure mileage was 80,000.

- Bradingtong, FL, USA

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