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really awful- Crashes / Fires:
- 18 / 8
- Injuries / Deaths:
- 11 / 1
- Average Mileage:
- 42,241 miles
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The contact owns a 2014 Ford Focus. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was informed of the failure and advised the contact to take the vehicle in to a dealer for assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 108,000.
- Little Rock, AR, USA
The contact owns a 2014 Ford Focus. The contact stated that after refilling the gas tank, the vehicle would stall with the check engine warning light illuminated. Upon investigation, the contact associated the failure with NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V515000 (Fuel System, Gasoline) however, the vehicle was repaired but continued to experience the failure. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer and was diagnosed but was not repaired. The manufacturer was informed of the failure and informed the contact that the VIN was not under recall. The failure mileage was approximately 82,544.
- Hilo, HI, USA
The contact owns a 2014 Ford Focus. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V331000 (Latches/Locks/Linkages) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact stated while driving the vehicle would not exceed 45 MPH. The RPM would rev up however, the vehicle failed to respond. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The approximate failure mileage was 80,000. Parts distribution disconnect.
- Duncan, AZ, USA
The contact's daughter owns a 2014 Ford Focus. The contact stated the vehicle was taken to the local dealer for a recall repair and the vehicle was diagnosed with the clutch needing to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that upon taking possession of the vehicle, the vehicle failed to start. The manufacturer was contacted and referred the contact to NHTSA. The failure mileage was approximately 74,000.
- Highland Village, TX, USA
The contact owns a 2014 Ford Focus. The contact stated that the driver-??s side door was not closing properly. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for an unknown recall repair. The dealer informed the contact that there were two other open unknown recalls on the vehicle related to the transmission control module failure and the fuel tank deformation. The contact stated that the recall repairs were completed however, the check engine warning light illuminated. The contact also stated that the vehicle would stall and shift gears independently while driving. The dealer was made aware of the failure and informed the contact that the parts for the repair were not available. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and informed the contact that the parts for the repair were not available and a case was opened. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 137,000.
- Odenton, MD, USA
The contact owns a 2014 Ford Focus. The contact stated that driving at an undisclosed speed, the horn failed to operate as needed. Occasionally, the vehicle would stall. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and diagnosed that there was corrosion on the wiring harness which caused the vehicle to stall. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and informed the contact that a supervisor would reach out to the contact. The approximate failure mileage was 117,000.
- Brooklyn, CT, USA
Shuddering Stalling Jerking motions When coming from stop to start Hesitation
- Cornelius, NC, USA
Jan.26th 2018 I purchased a 2014 Ford Focus SE from Pacifico Ford. I was told by salesman No Recalls and No safety Issues. The car was on the lot with new inspection stickers. I was given a clean car fax. I was deceived. The car was returned the next day for driving improperly. It gave too much gas or not enough, was shuddering and sticking, steering issues, drifted to the right, and steering wheel had to be crooked to park to adjust the wheels, and car had a burn smell. Ford found transmission problem, engine leaking oil, clutch problem, cpu issues, failed road test and leaky seals. A week later, I was told all was fixed as new. April 23rd 2018 the car malfunctioned disabling me for life. While I was parking, the car accelerated forward, slammed into a barrier, roared up in the air, slammed down a slope and into a tree. Malfunction codes from an auto collision center were it was towed were achieved, one of which is an acceleration malfunction code. No air bags deployed, no warning. I found out after the malfunction there were many safety issues and recalls that I was not told of day of sale. Ford, a once trusted company, disabled me for life.
- Philadelphia, PA, USA
The contact owns a 2014 Ford Focus. The contact stated while driving at 5 mph, the vehicle would stall and shudder as the accelerator pedal was depressed. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to bowditch Ford Inc (11291 jefferson ave, newport news, va 23601) where it was diagnosed with the transmission clutch needing to be replaced. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure and informed the contact that the failure was not covered under warranty. The failure mileage was approximately 124,000.
- Hampton, VA, USA
Continues to have transmission shifting issues even after being assessed by 2 mechanics. Shutters in first gear on takeoff. Loses power while in motion on the highway.
- Elizabethtown, KY, USA
I have had so much trouble with this car I am upside down on it. Now all the electrical stuff seems to be shorting. I was driving and my fuel gauge kept going to zero then back up to half a tank. Then my check engine light came on. My horn doesn't work which is is huge safety concern for me those are just the new issues I also have had the tcm replaced twice and it never made a difference to the car.
- Slippery Rock, PA, USA
The contact owns a 2014 Ford Focus. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle stalled as the power steering assist service warning light illuminated. The contact managed to coast the vehicle to the shoulder, steer the wheels off the freeway on to the main road and came to a complete stop applying the brake pedal in the parking lot. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed however, the mechanic was unable to duplicate the failure. The vehicle was then towed to germain Ford of beavercreek (2356 heller dr, dayton, oh 45434, (937)429-1300) where it was diagnosed however, the contact was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle remained at the dealer awaiting the diagnostic information. The contact mentioned a power train recall associated with the VIN and research NHTSA campaign number: 13V523000 (power train) was referenced as a possible solution to the failure however, the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 84,000. ## VIN failed ## 2014 Ford Focus ##
- Dayton, OH, USA
The contact owns a 2014 Ford Focus. The contact stated while at a standstill the vehicle had difficulty starting, when the vehicle was started and loses approximately 1/4 tank of gas and the brake pedal was depressed, the vehicle would stall. The vehicle was able to be restarted. The check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to local dealer green Ford service center (3800 w wendover ave, greensboro, nc 27407 (336) 439-3886) where it was not diagnosed. The vehicle had not been repaired as of yet. Upon investigation the contact associated the failure with NHTSA campaign number: 18V735000 (fuel system, gasoline). The manufacturer had been informed of failure and was told that since the dealer cleared the vehicle from the recall they couldn't do anything. The failure mileage was approximately 73,000.
- Greensboro, NC, USA
The contact owns a 2014 Ford Focus. The contact stated while driving 35 mph, the stop safely now warning light was illuminated and steering wheel became difficult to turn. The vehicle stalled. The vehicle was not drivable. The vehicle was towed to her residence. The contact called the local dealer galpin Ford (15505 roscoe blvd, North hills, ca 91343, (818) 787-3800) and made the dealer aware of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 8,000.
- Reseda, CA, USA
The contact owns a 2014 Ford Focus. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle jerked, shuddered, and failed to accelerate while depressing the accelerator pedal. The vehicle stalled and was towed to the local dealer sames bastrop Ford located at 1115 tx-71, bastrop, tx 78602, who diagnosed that the engine and transmission were faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 120,000.
- Austin, TX, USA
Front timing cover oil leak. Faulty silicone won't seal.
- Santa Maria, CA, USA
The car has issues on take off, like a slipping transmission...I see that there was a recall for this problem...I would like my car repaired...
- Waco, TX, USA
I just purchased used Nov 2020 it did not make it 30 days and has to have transmission, radio doesn't work. It slips bucks no acceleration and cut off in middle of interstate 3 times. Now I am stuck with this nightmare I don't have $4500.to fix!
- Va Beach, VA, USA
Gear shift isn't shifting automatically past 20/30 mph. Car jolts forward on it's own occasionally without gas pedal being pressed. When first pressing on gas car trembles.
- Alvin, TX, USA
- Philadelphia, PA, USA