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2014 Ford Focus complaints

Owner reports filed with NHTSA about this vehicle, newest first and reproduced as filed. They are unverified accounts: one proves nothing, and a pattern across many is the thing worth reading. Back to the full 2014 record →

Power Train
Filed Jan 8, 2024110,000 milesCT

The contact owns a 2014 Ford Focus. The contact stated while driving 35 MPH and depressing the accelerator pedal, the vehicle shuddered and hesitated to respond. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed with transmission clutch shudder. The dealer determined that the transmission clutch needed to be replaced. The dealer informed the contact that the vehicle could not be repaired under Ford Campaign Number: 19N08, because the campaign had expired. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 110,000.

Power Train
Filed Dec 27, 2023125,000 milesNM

The contact owns a 2014 Ford Focus. The contact stated while driving 5 MPH, the transmission was shifted from 1st to 2nd gear, and the vehicle jolted forward, then failed to accelerate immediately. Additionally, the transmission was slipping. The failure persisted while driving at 20 MPH when the transmission was shifted from 2nd to 3rd gear with the RPM fluctuating and the engine revving. The contact was able to drive to the residence. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The contact stated that the dealer had previously replaced the transmission and reprogrammed the TCM; however, the failure recurred. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 125,000.

Power Train
Filed Dec 27, 202382,000 milesOH

The contact owns a 2014 Ford Focus. The contact stated that while his daughter was driving at an undisclosed speed, the transmission hesitated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed with a failed transmission clutch. The contact was informed that the transmission clutch needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and advised the contact to report the failure to the NHTSA Hotline. The failure mileage was approximately 82,000.

Power Train
Filed Dec 26, 2023TX

While driving on the freeway to go drop my daughter at school, the car started jerking and loosing speed, it wasn't responding or picking up speed when pressing on the gas pedal, it started slowing down and almost got hit from behind. Then a warning came on the dash showing check engine and "transmission overheating," at that moment I pulled over to the side of the freeway and parked the car. I was able to make it to my daughter's school, but after getting to my daughters school, the car would not go into drive or reverse, so I turned it off to cool it down. I tried to turn it back on and it failed to come back on, and so I had to get it towed from my daughter's school to my residence. The transmission was compromised and is now faulty because it failed to go into drive or reverse. I'm not sure why it's not starting. My safety and that of others was put at risk when the car jerked and started slowing down suddenly on the freeway and almost caused an accident. Not inspected and no diagnostic carried out yet. I'm in the process of having it towed to a ford dealership because there's a customer notice from Ford for extended warranty for the transmission control module.

Power Train
Filed Dec 23, 2023IA

Car was in idle and decellerated. The check engine light came on. The dual clutch assembly and fork have already been replaced once due to same issues. Now they are saying it is the same thing and they want to charge us!

Power Train
Filed Dec 22, 202312,000 milesCT

The contact owns a 2014 Ford Focus. The contact stated while driving at approximately 5 MPH, the vehicle lunged into gear and shuddered before moving forward. The contact stated that the failure occurred whenever the accelerator pedal was depressed while driving forward. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact had taken the vehicle to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed and determined that the transmission needed to be rebuilt. The independent mechanic advised the contact that the transmission failure was covered under Customer Satisfaction Program Number: 19N08 - Automatic Transmission Clutch Shudder (Power Train). The contact called the dealer and was advised that the vehicle was out of warranty for Customer Satisfaction Program: 19N08. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 12,000.

Power Train
Filed Dec 22, 202342,000 milesNJ

The contact owns a 2014 Ford Focus. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 35 MPH, the transmission fault warning light illuminated. The contact stated that the vehicle began jerking and lost motive power. The vehicle was restarted; however, the vehicle would only operate in reverse. The vehicle was towed to a dealer where it was diagnosed and determined that the clutch needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 42,000.

Power Train
Filed Dec 19, 202318,000 milesKY

The contact's mother-in-law owns a 2014 Ford Focus. The contact stated that while shifting into 1st gear and 2nd gear, the vehicle shuddered. No warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed that the actuator fork and clutch needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but informed the contact that the vehicle was not covered under warranty. The failure mileage was approximately 18,000.

Power Train
Filed Dec 18, 2023121,000 milesCA

The contact owns a 2014 Ford Focus. The contact stated while driving 40-45 MPH, the check engine warning light was illuminated, and the vehicle decelerated to 15-20 MPH. The contact merged to the right lane and continued driving at a slow speed. Additionally, the contact stated that the vehicle failed to start while in a parking lot. The contact waited 30 minutes and was able to restart the vehicle. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact then shifted into reverse(R), but the vehicle failed to respond. The contact stated that she turned off and restarted the vehicle, and the vehicle responded as needed. The contact received notification of Ford Service Campaign Number: 14M02, and the vehicle was taken to the dealer for repair. The dealer diagnosed the vehicle with transmission clutch shudder. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was taken to a transmission specialist, where it was diagnosed that the transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but no assistance was provided. The failure mileage was approximately 121,000. The contact stated that the transmission got worse over time with no assistance from the manufacturer for repairs.

Unknown or Other
Filed Dec 13, 2023KY

We had a nail that needed to be removed from a tire. Tire Discounters said that the lug nuts have swollen and they cannot tighten the lug nuts without us replacing them. They cannot tighten the lug nuts due to the nuts swelling and not fitting into the lug wrenches anymore. How can Ford sell a product that is inherently unsafe?

Power Train
Filed Dec 4, 2023MI

There is a recall on this car for TCM transmission module. This part is available through non-dealer car repair shops, however, Ford has been unable or unwilling to provide this part for recall for over 1 year, saying that it is back ordered with no date of arrival estimated. I received my recall letter in August of 2023. I was in dealer and had this part tested on September 18th, confirming the recall applied to it. The dealer had my car for one month before returning it to me still broken. Today they still have no estimate on when they will fix this. This issue causes my car to lose power and shudder and the engine light comes on when starting off from being stopped, or sometimes just suddenly act like it has gone into neutral on the freeway. Ford apparently only has to replace this on vehicles with less than 150,000 miles that are under 10 years of age. My car is a 2014, so in one month it will be 10 years old, and only a few months after that it will reach 150,000 miles. It seems like Ford is trying to wait out this recall so they do not have to pay for the repair. It is unreasonable that there are obviously suppliers for this part but Ford is not willing to contract with them and make the repair, meanwhile those of us who spent tens of thousands of dollars on Ford vehicles have to take our lives in our hands every day just to drive the garbage they wont fix. Please make Ford do more to help those affected by this recall and please don't allow corporations to time out the

Power Train
Filed Dec 4, 202368,000 milesMI

The contact owns a 2014 Ford Focus. The contact stated that after the vehicle was idle, the vehicle shuddered before accelerating forward. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the contact felt as if the transmission had shifted into neutral and or lost motive power. The vehicle was included in the Customer Satisfaction Program NHTSA ID: 10237441 (Power Train) however, the part for the repair was on backorder. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 68,000.

Electrical System
Filed Nov 30, 2023MN

My 2014 Ford focus SE hatchback is having bad transmission codes throwing at me. Automatic transmission electrical system codes and transmission stuck in clutch A. I have 123,000 miles on it. I'm afraid to drive it as it being a electrical problem and I have my teenage son in the car with me. I'm afraid of a fire. Ford wants hundreds of dollars just to diagnose what 3 other mechanics have already diagnosed it. I have a picture of the codes. Ford knows about this problem but wants hundreds of dollars to tell me what I already know and then thousands of dollars to fix it.

Forward Collision Avoidance › Automatic Emergency Braking
Filed Nov 19, 2023SC

Delayed start, hesitation to drive after braking

Vehicle Speed Control
Filed Nov 17, 2023CA

Transmission programming recall, clutch recall, fuel cap recall and many more recalls were not performed at ford dealership! Had to pay out of pocket at dealer for “labor” task was never performed at dealer for all recalls!

Power Train
Filed Nov 14, 2023133,318 milesNC

The contact owns a 2014 Ford Focus. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle shuddered and jerked before losing motive power. The contact was able to pull over to the shoulder of the roadway, where the vehicle stalled and failed to immediately restart. After restarting the vehicle, the vehicle briefly failed to indicate that the power was available to the vehicle before finally displaying electronic information. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, who diagnosed a failure with the clutch assembly. The vehicle was not repaired. After investigating the failure, the contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V845000 (Power Train) but the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was 133,318.

Power Train
Filed Nov 14, 2023135,610 milesCA

The contact owns a 2014 Ford Focus. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle would shake uncontrollably, and the vehicle was hesitant to accelerate when the accelerator pedal was depressed. The contact also became aware that the clutch was slipping. Additionally, the vehicle occasionally failed to start with a clicking sound coming from the engine compartment. An unknown warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was towed to a dealer but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and determined that the VIN was not included in a recall. The failure mileage was 135,610.

Power Train
Filed Nov 9, 2023107,000 milesFL

The contact owns a 2014 Ford Focus. The contact received notification of Customer Satisfaction Program: 14M02, prompting her to schedule the vehicle for service with the dealer. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who informed the contact that the service could not be completed, due to a general failure with the transmission. The contact was informed that the transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, and a case was opened. The failure mileage was 107,000.

Power Train
Filed Nov 9, 202398,000 milesVA

The contact owns a 2014 Ford Focus. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle shuddered with an abnormal sound coming from the rear passenger's side wheel. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who diagnosed a failure with the tire but provided no diagnosis for the warning lamp. The vehicle was taken to another dealer, who diagnosed failures with the rear passenger’s side wheel bearing and clutch. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was 98,000.

Power Train
Filed Nov 9, 202346,000 milesCA

The contact owns a 2014 Ford Focus. The contact stated while driving 40 MPH, the vehicle briefly jerked and shuddered, and lost motive power. After restarting the vehicle, the vehicle returned to normal functionality; however, the failure became a regular occurrence. The contact also stated that while driving at night, she became aware that the headlamps provided inadequate illumination, severely compromising nighttime visibility. After a visual inspection of the headlamps, the contact became aware that the housing had deteriorated significantly. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who diagnosed a general failure with the transmission but diagnosis for the failure with the headlamps. The contact was informed that the headlamps needed to be replaced. Additionally, the transmission was replaced however, the failure recurred. After investigating the failure, the contact related it to NHTSA Campaign Number: 15V813000 (Electrical System), but the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but provided no assistance. The failure mileage was 46,000.

Power Train › Automatic Transmission › Control Module (tcm/Pcm/Tecm)
Filed Nov 8, 202391,000 milesOH

The contact owns a 2014 Ford Focus. The contact stated that after the vehicle was refueled, the vehicle failed to restart. The contact stated that several attempts were needed to restart the vehicle. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact was able to restart the vehicle however, the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and DTC code: P1450 (EVAP Emissions Control System) was retrieved. The contact referenced NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 15V813000 (Electrical System) and 14V495000 (Electrical System) as a possible cause for the failure; however, the vehicle was previously repaired under the recall repairs. The contact stated that the transmission control module and the clutch had been replaced several times however, the failure persisted. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage 91,000.

Power Train
Filed Nov 7, 2023100,000 milesMI

The contact owns a 2014 Ford Focus. The contact stated that the vehicle occasionally failed to reverse. The contact stated that the vehicle had to travel for five to ten minutes before it would accelerate as needed. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent who checked the transmission, but the failure persisted. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed and determined that the clutch needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not covered under warranty and was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and informed the contact that the warranty had expired. The contact was then referred to the NHTSA Hotline. The failure mileage was approximately 100,000.

Power Train
Filed Nov 3, 202390,000 milesCA

The contact owns a 2014 Ford Focus. The contact stated while driving approximately 60 MPH, the vehicle began to lose forward momentum. The contact depressed the accelerator pedal and the vehicle revved; however, the vehicle did not respond as needed and stalled. The contact pulled over and attempted to restart the vehicle however, the vehicle failed to restart. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact had taken the vehicle to a local dealer, where it was diagnosed and determined that the transmission clutches needed to be replaced; however, the dealer stated that the vehicle was no longer under warranty for the Customer Satisfaction Program: 19N08 Transmission Clutch Shudder (Power Train). The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 90,000.

Power Train
Filed Nov 1, 2023127,000 milesAZ

The contact owns a 2014 Ford Focus. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the contact attempted to reverse however, the vehicle failed to respond while depressing the accelerator pedal. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was towed to a dealer to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the failure was due to a faulty transmission and that the Shift Motor-B stop was fractured inside the case. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 127,000.

Power Train › Automatic Transmission › Control Module (tcm/Pcm/Tecm)
Filed Oct 31, 2023147,000 milesAR

The contact owns a 2014 Ford Focus. The contact stated that on several occasions while driving at various speeds, the vehicle lost motive power while the shifting gear. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed and determined that the TCM needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 147,000.

Steering
Filed Oct 27, 2023MN

The power steering went out while driving it. She could hardly turn the vehicle to get it to a parking spot. Vehicle needs a new steering assembly. My daughter drives this. So many other concerns about steering issues on this type of vehicle.

Engine
Filed Oct 24, 2023MI

My clutch which we paid out of pocket for the first time we need to get it fixed and I only had the car for 6 months when the clutch went out the first time then only a year later I had to get it fixed again and got it under warranty and then the following year I had to get it fixed and it was covered again under warranty and now 2023 again a year later my clutch went out and even tho my clutch was covered under a two year warranty they are refusing to fix my clutch because it is a "transmission issue" even after running my diagnostic it clearly states it is a CLUTCH issue and since they are calling it a "transmission issue" my car can no longer be fixed and covered under warranty because it is not a "transmission issue" it is a CLUTCH issue. I have only ever gotten my car fixed from Ford and we cant understand why this is a recurring issue and there for WHY FORD CANNOT FIX THIS ISSUE.

Power Train
Filed Oct 24, 202328,000 milesMO

The contact owns a 2014 Ford Focus. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start and was jumpstarted. The contact stated that the failure recurred several times. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where the battery was replaced; however, the failure persisted. The contact stated while attempting to reverse at 2 MPH, the vehicle failed to respond. The contact parked the vehicle. A mobile mechanic could not determine the cause of the failure. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed that the failure was related to the transmission. The vehicle was then towed to a certified transmission specialist, who referred the contact to the dealer for assistance. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, where it was determined that the PCM needed to be replaced; however, the dealer did not replace the PCM although the replacement was covered under warranty. Additionally, the contact stated that the dealer had previously replaced the transmission in 2017. The vehicle was later taken to the second dealer, Metro Ford, Inc. (2860 S Noland Rd, Independence, MO 64055), where it was diagnosed that the transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that they would partially cover the cost of the repair. The manufacturer also referred the contact to the NHTSA hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was approxim

Power Train
Filed Oct 23, 2023112,000 milesFL

The contact owns a 2014 Ford Focus. The contact stated while driving from a complete stop, the engine revved significantly, and the vehicle experienced hard shifts. The contact stated that the vehicle shifted from 1st gear to 3rd gear, and from 3rd gear to 5th gear. The contact depressed the accelerator pedal and continued driving. The contact stated that the failure recurred several times while driving. The power train warning light and the message "Transmission Overheating - Puller Over As Soon As Possible When Safe" was displayed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where the transmission actuator motor B was replaced; however, the failure recurred within an hour of driving the vehicle. Additionally, the vehicle was shuddering. The contact pulled into a parking lot, turned off and restarted the vehicle several times. The contact then drove to the residence. Upon restarting the vehicle, the power train warning light illuminated. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact related the failure to an unknown TCM recall. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to the NHTSA hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 112,000.

Power Train
Filed Oct 20, 2023140,000 milesIL

The contact owns a 2014 Ford Focus. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to shift into the intended gear and the vehicle started to shudder. The vehicle was taken to an auto repair shop where it was diagnosed that the clutch failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was then taken to the dealer where it was also diagnosed that the dual clutch had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and the contact was informed that the VIN was not included in a recall and that the warranty had expired. The failure mileage was approximately 140,000.

Structure › Body
Filed Oct 20, 2023TN

I noticed that KIA had a recall for emergency trunk release. I have a 2014 Ford Focus. The manual says there should be a release latch in the trunk, but there is none.

Power Train › Clutch Assembly
Filed Oct 19, 202371,000 milesME

The contact owns a 2014 Ford Focus. The contact stated that while driving at slow speeds, the vehicle hesitated to accelerate and was jerking. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact stated that the clutch assembly was previously repaired and the TCM was replaced; however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or the dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and advised the contact to file a complaint with the NHTSA Hotline. The failure mileage was approximately 71,000.

Vehicle Speed Control
Filed Oct 19, 2023TX

I know it’s the transmission because it gears just goes and the car doesn’t go anywhere. Now I have my car parked

Engine
Filed Oct 16, 2023OH

The engine control module failure. I was on a busy two lane highway and my car stalled out almost causing me to get hit from the back. I had to be pushed off the busy road from a police officer so I wouldn’t get hit by the heavy trucks. This is a dangerous for anyone whom experienced this. An investigation need to or process

Power Train
Filed Oct 14, 2023NC

The car continues to stall and buckle while driving. Doug Henry og Tarboro NC Diagnose came up with replacing clutch and transmission with a cost of of 10237.57 dollars. This car is a safety hazard.

Power Train
Filed Oct 13, 2023MA

Car jerking and started to not move forward when step on gas pedal then had to pull over and stop car. Was on local road. Brought car to dealer and they found it was due to TCM mail notice saying this car year / model needs replacement, but they have ordered parts 6 months ago and none has been received nor do they know when they will receive. This would be covered by Ford. Dealer also said Clutch needs to be fixed, around $5,000, which dealer will not pay, we will need to pay. Dealer did not provide paperwork. My car is only 9 years old, 30,000 miles, and Dealer warned us not to drive car till the 2 problems are fixed because they are unsure when car is going to suddenly be volatile and cause major unknown problems

Fuel/Propulsion System
Filed Oct 12, 2023GA

I purchased a new 2014 Ford Focus Electric (FFE) in 2014. I have learned since then that every FFE develops a high voltage battery, the battery that powers the electric motor, coolant leak at no more than 80,000 miles, rendering the car inoperable. Ford will not repair the leak and will only sell a replacement battery. Ford has not issued a recall and is allowing the cooling system for a battery made from a highly combustible material to fail. The cooling system failure also requires the driver to get off the road immediately with the "Stop safely now" message and leaves the driver stranded with a useless car. The following are links about the FFE battery coolant leak. [XXX] [XXX] [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

Air BagsCrash1 injured
Filed Oct 6, 2023IL

Unable to control vehicle in light rain conditions. Steering took me straight off the highway into a steel wire fence. Totalled the car with massive front end damage. Seat belt did not lock. Knocked window out with head during impact. The ONLY airbag to deploy was the knee airbag, shooting the hard plastic straight into my kneecap.

Engine
Filed Oct 6, 2023AZ

My car has Direct Clutch Transmission that I am told has a design flaw so even after a $3,000 transmission repair the problem will re-occur. The car revs like crazy & doesn’t move forward. It is so dangerous when I am transporting my grandchildren to & from school crossing 4-lanes if traffic in town to get to the other side & the transmission does this in front of oncoming traffic! And no - no fatalities yet!

Power Train
Filed Oct 6, 202362,000 milesDE

The contact owns a 2014 Ford Focus. The contact stated that when attempting to accelerate from being idle the vehicle would jerk and or began lagging. When driving at various speeds and attempting to increase in speed the RPMs would begin revving up as if the vehicle would accelerate, however, it would fail to increase in speed. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact took the vehicle to the who diagnosed that the transmission control module had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired however the failure persisted. The vehicle was returned to the dealer who diagnosed that the clutch needed to be replaced. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 62,000.

Engine
Filed Oct 5, 2023100,000 milesVA

The contact owned a 2014 Ford Focus. The contact stated while driving 25 MPH, the vehicle was hesitant while accelerating. The contact heard an abnormal sound before the vehicle lost motive power and stalled. The engine failure warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was towed away from the scene and deemed a total loss by USAA Insurance Company. The vehicle had not been diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 100,000. The VIN was unavailable.

Power Train › Clutch Assembly
Filed Oct 3, 2023181,000 milesOR

The contact owns a 2014 Ford Focus. The contact stated while driving 55 MPH, the vehicle inadvertently decelerated while the accelerator pedal was depressed. The contact pulled off the roadway and then turned off and restarted the vehicle. No warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the clutch assembly failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and the contact was advised to call the NHTSA Hotline. The failure mileage was approximately 181,000.

Latches/Locks/Linkages
Filed Sep 27, 2023139,000 milesMA

The contact owns a 2014 Ford Focus. The contact stated while driving at 5 MPH, the front driver’s side door independently opened. No warning light was illuminated. The vehicle had not been diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and advised the contact to call the NHTSA Hotline to report the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 139,000.

Power Train
Filed Sep 27, 2023IL

We bought this used vehicle from Toyota of Peoria Dealership in April 2023. Was in the middle of traffic when my vehicle stop almost getting into a accident.Due to a clutch recall that we were not informed of. When we got it into a Ford dealership they told us that we would have to pay for theses recalls that ended going bad in the vehicle. Told us that recall only last for 5 years or 100 thousand mile it would of been covered. Being a big dealership in our area they should of checked all recalls as well looking over everything before selling a car. These recalls should go longer then 5 years.

Power Train
Filed Sep 26, 2023IN

Transmission dual clutch failed causing transmission to fault in the middle of highway driving

Power Train › Clutch Assembly
Filed Sep 25, 202360,000 milesAZ

The contact owns a 2014 Ford Focus. The contact stated while driving 65 MPH, the RMPS increased significantly. Additionally, the contact stated upon coming to a complete stop, the vehicle made an abnormal clunking sound. The contact also stated that the vehicle shuddered and hesitated to respond while driving from a complete stop. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled while at a complete stop at the traffic light. The contact stated that the vehicle made an abnormal clunking sound while shifting into reverse(R) and failed to respond intermittently when shifting into reverse(R). The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was determined that the TCM was operable, and that the failure was due to the transmission clutch shudder. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact related the failure to Ford Campaign Number: 19N08; however, the dealer informed the contact that the campaign had expired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 60,000.

Power Train
Filed Sep 21, 202325,000 milesMN

The contact owns a 2014 Ford Focus. The contact stated that while driving at 5 MPH and accelerating, the vehicle started shuddering. The contact stated that the transmission was shifting erratically, causing the vehicle lunge forward. No warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the failure was due to a faulty shift fork in the transmission, and a faulty spark plug. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and filed a complaint on behalf of the contact. The failure mileage was approximately 25,000.

Power Train › Clutch Assembly
Filed Sep 20, 202315,661 milesWI

The contact owns a 2014 Ford Focus. The contact stated while driving from a complete stop and depressing the accelerator pedal, the vehicle shuddered. The contact stated that the failure recurred while driving and shifting between gears. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle taken to the dealer on two occasions, and the transmission clutch was replaced and the PCM was reprogrammed twice; however, the failure persisted. Additionally, the contact stated that the vehicle failed to respond upon shifting into reverse (R) and the engine revved. The contact stated that the vehicle operated as if the transmission was in neutral(N). The vehicle was taken to a second dealer, Lynch Ford of Mukwonago (1015 Main St, Mukwonago, WI 53149) where it was diagnosed that the TCM had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the transmission was not shifting as intended and the vehicle was shuddering while shifting between gears. The message "Transmission Overheated" was displayed. The vehicle was taken to a third dealer, Griffin Ford (1940 E Main St, Waukesha, WI 53186), where it was diagnosed and the transmission actuator was replaced. Additionally, the contact stated that while attempting to start the vehicle with the ignition key, the vehicle failed to start at first attempt, and there was an abnormal clicking sound coming from the engine. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but no

Power Train
Filed Sep 19, 202389,000 milesFL

The contact owns a 2014 Ford Focus. The contact stated that after shifting the gear selector to reverse, the vehicle failed to respond as needed. The vehicle was towed to the local dealer who diagnosed that the transmission was faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but no assistance was offered. The failure mileage was 89,000.

Power Train
Filed Sep 18, 202350,000 milesFL

The contact owns a 2014 Ford Focus. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the vehicle unintendedly downshifted, with the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was initially taken to Essential Ford of Stuart (4000 SE Federal Hwy, Stuart, FL 34997) where the failure was acknowledged; however, the dealer could not service the vehicle in a timely manner. The vehicle was taken to a second dealer where the contact paid out of pocket for the repair. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 50,000.

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