Ford Focus / 2014
2014 Ford Focus problems
Owners have filed 3,628 complaints about the 2014 Ford Focus with NHTSA. Power train accounts for 43.7% of them — far more than any other system, ahead of engine at 12.2%.
Complaints3,628
Crashes140
Fires17
Injuries91
Deaths2
What owners report breaking
Power train 43.7% · 1585
Engine 12.2% · 442
Fuel/propulsion system 8.2% · 297
Unknown or other 7.6% · 277
Electrical system 6.8% · 247
Steering 6.1% · 221
Vehicle speed control 4.5% · 164
Structure 1.7% · 62
Severity
Of those complaints, 140 describe a crash, 17 describe a fire, 91 report an injury and 2 report a death.
Reading the numbers
Across the 19 model years of the Ford Focus in this data, 2014 ranks 3rd by complaint volume — 2000 draws the most.
Filings have fallen off, 337 in the last three years against 604 in the three before. The issues here may already have been addressed.
The median odometer reading at the time of complaint was 48,020 miles.
In owners' own words
Transmission control module failed after I got gas. Part is under recall by FORD. Ford does not have the part. 6-8 month wait. I need my car so I had to purchase a used part. Cost of part $486. Then I had to pay for labor. Ford charges $580 to install and program used part. I could not afford this. I had to pay another mechanic to install. Currently waiting for repair and paying for a rental car. Itâs been 2 weeks. Power train
My car has a severe transmission shudder when applying gas after stopping. It has been diagnosed that it needs a new clutch. I'm aware that Ford has extended the warranty on on this model Focus due to a dysfunction within the design of the dual clutch system, however my vin number has not received this extended warranty for some reaso and I would have to pay to get it repaired. . The car is not safe due to a defect. Power train · reported at 67,000 miles
Had the trans clutches repaired, and still having the same issues: car shudders and shakes while taking off from a light and acts like it is slipping in between gears . Makes stopping and starting or entering a highway very dangerous . Seems that this problem is an on going issue with this year model Ford . There should be a recall or the trans should have a lifetime warranty for fords know daul clutch problems. Power train · reported at 32,000 miles
Verbatim from NHTSA filings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
Safety recalls
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