We have had no problems since getting our car back. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. to get the information you were looking for! Ford dealer quickly assumed it was from the person who did the oil change (I did it, it was fine.) ", "It was a constant problem with the shifting (recall on some cars but not covered for mine as it had a salvage title). All Interior Photos. It usually happens every few days and the car can stall anywhere. Influence-free. Pricing for all 2014 Ford Focus Repairs & Services. ABS Module Replacement; AC Line Replacement; ", "My car had a recall on the transmission control unit. I am one of the lucky ones so far it justs shifts rough once in a while", "Shakes like an earthquake for the first three shifts from a stopped position. Overheating Charge Cord This recall, issued on September 10, 2018, affects nearly 50,000 Ford vehicles (including the 2014 Focus Electric). This did not solve the problem. I brought my car to the dealer to have checked out about the shudder at startup and was told my clutch needs replacement again. Also a road hazard killed a tire and it was covered under new car tire warranty for 6 years. The following is a proposed letter to be sent to the Ford service in Columbus, Ohio regarding a well know transmission issue with the 2014 Focus . Works OK now. "Catalitic convert went bad. The recall began on January 27, 2017. The transmission made grinding noises, the car stalled and jerked thru intersections, its a safety hazard. Sporty handling, relatively low noise, and a well-done interior make the Focus feel more like a small sports sedan than a humdrum compact. Prob. Replaced clutch and seals. ", "When clutches begin to show wear, the transmission has rough shifting, usually in the first or second gears. System is nearly useless, extremely difficult to use and should be replaced in its entirety. Should;dnt happen at this low mileage/city driving! Headlights out of alignment and cannot be corrected. This was the second major clutch/transmission problem (averages about 15,000 miles per fix) They extended the warranty period through 110,000 miles, I think", "Clutch was replaced under warranty. Problem was resolved after repaired. Ford's number for this recall is 16C13. I plan to replace this vehicle prior to the service warranty expiration. Ford has extended the warranty. If the CPV is replaced, dealers will inspect and replace the carbon canister, fuel tank and fuel delivery module as necessary. ", "Stuttering and rough shifting on takeoff. Ford has had a clutch pack on order for three months", "shifting out of first is delayed, makes noise and seems to grind a bit", "it would pause like could not make up mind about what gear to be in, while going through intersection, dealer said too intermittent to fix, traded for corolla", "Transmission "shutters" on acceleration when engine RPM is low. The S and SE models get a five-speed manual transmission standard . Pulling out in traffic breaks dont always respond, lasts 10-20 seconds. Sometimes it is smooth enough; other times it is unacceptably rough. They fixed it", "Purchased from North Country Ford in MN. Ford fixed it, now it is atisfactory. $1,510 Average Mileage: 25,200 miles Total Complaints: 137 complaints Most Common Solutions: not sure (65 reports) recall on transmission (21 reports) no solution (18 reports) clutch replacement. Loose trim is drivers door inside panel needs new clips installed. Click on a category below for details. I've owned Fords since I was 16 and traded them in every 4 years, that's 11 vehicles between the UK and the USA but I'll be damned if I'll have anything more to do with Ford. Problem was resolved on recall", "Shifted out of gear and stalled leaving a stop sign. It is, however, an automatic. Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2014 Focus and C-Max vehicles manufactured August 8, 2014, to August 15, 2014. "roof molding came loose on driver side. Can get whiplash from the shifting! ", "Terrible transmission that's been the subject of a class action lawsuit. We took the car to a different dealership who wouldn't even let us leave the dealership with the car because of how badly it shifted. I have had to have it replaced 2 times. Loose and lacked about 1/2" from closing completely. No issues since", "Car shakes at outset. ", "It shifts badly when the temp is hot. Sensors (O, or oxygen, sensor), emission-control devices (includes EGR), fuel-injection system, fuel gauge/sender, fuel pump, problems filling up the tank. ", "Automatic transmission caused engine to hesitate and at one point, engine shut down & I was stranded. I have not yet discovered a permanent fix. I thought they had the problems fixed by 2014. Owners may contact Ford customer service 1-866-436-7332. it has been all over the news. I have to remove phone battery for 2 minutes, I then can install phone", "Occasional loud noises, similar to being hit by a rock, usually followed by the entire sound system not working at all until the car was cut off then restarted. ", "The dual clutch transmission used in these cars is total junk. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. The last time we had the vehicle in for regular service, there were 3 or 4 recalls repaired and this one was active but they didn't have the part in yet. Nearly every Focus model built at Ford's Michigan Assembly Plant from the 2012-2018 model years is under recall, for a total of 1,282,956 cars. Car was recalled for total replacement of clutch system. On the last dealer visit they said that it would require a trip to the body shop to fix it. I really want to get rid of this car, but who's going to buy it with the rough shifting. NA indicates that we did not receive a large enough sample size to provide It did and they fixed it for free. At Fords expenseeach time taking a week. ", "The clutch in the automatic transmission is under warranty due to a recall by Ford. ", "Clutch kit installed at dealer 2016 NOT in warranty due to salvage title on Focus. Did have 2 software up grades, did little to improve problem", "The TCM was part of a Ford Recall to reprogram it", "There was a recall for re-programming the transmission computer in hopes of addressing the issue; to no avail", "Worst Automatic transmission that I have ever experienced. Also had a one-time complete loss of power steering @8,000mi. never reoccurred, but never acknowleged or explained by Ford.AND I NEVER FELT SAFE DRIVING AFTER STEERING FAILURE", "Shudders when starting to move forward quite badly", "It stuttered when beginning to accelerate. Gear slipping", "Great car except for the clutch recall issue ford can't manage to sort out properly", "The clutch was replaced twice. Ford dealer useless-said its not a problem and I should ignore noises I hear. We track city and highway mileage separately", "My 2014 Focus is experiencing severe knocking and hesitation as it changes gears. Ford's number for this recall is 14S18. Car was towed to dealer where it was repaired quickly, at no cost to me", "Ford Focus Electric - could not engage drive system, needed complete wiring harness replacement; did that, no further problems", "Somewhere a critical wire separated which disabled the drive system, couldn't get out of park, so needed to be towed in. We found documentation after it was too late", "The paint behind both rear wheels is peeling off in chunks. ", "The clutch was worn and the actuator levers needed replacing as well. "This vehicle has the low profile tires and by 5,000km from new, there was a drag to the right. I am retired and this was to be my last carlike the ride ,love the mileage but would trade it in a minuet if I could afford it but I can't. Muffler, pipes, catalytic converter, exhaust manifold, heat shields, leaks. Was told that the transmiss", "I am assuming the transmission issues are a software problem, yet the car is suppose to have the most current software installed", "this car is a piece of crap and I unloaded it recently. ", "I am talking about the buttons in the drivers door which allow you to input a code number. Apparently this is a common problem due to the design of the transmission. The entire transmission was replaced. We still dont recognize that sign in. Complications of UTIs are the most common risk . So it is mostly an inconvenience to have the car in the shop even though Ford has provided a free rental car. ", "The car would not move forward without shaking violently. Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2013 Escape vehicles manufactured January 11, 2012, to April 1, 2013, and 2013-2014 Focus ST vehicles manufactured May 03, 2012, to October 14, 2013. my local ford dealer determined the clutch system in the transimission had to be replaced. Lasts a few seconds to a few hours. Since the replacement, car has run wonderfully. engine, transmission, and brakes to power equipment and the electrical system. ", "Experienced severe transmission shudder and jerkiness when accelerating or taking off from a stop. Last year they replaced the clutch assembly and sensors. Ford should contract", "The voice commands for the music system only work sometimes". A component within the door latches may break making the doors difficult to latch and/or leading the driver or a passenger to believe a door is securely closed when, in fact, it is not. The car only has 24,000 miles on it and looks showroom new. I'm done with the Ford Motor Company! Then goes black. We use cookies to analyze & improve your experience, & to personalize content and ads. in Australia, they did a recall, but unfortunately not here in the US. It took from October 2019 to April 2020 for the parts to be available. My last car will be a Toyota! ", "problem was fixed under warranty, if not would have cost $1500 to $2000. Negative effects are mostly health related and one major concern is the increasing number of people affected by the Computer Vision Syndrome (CVS) [1], Most CVS-related problems can be avoided by . Ford's number for this recall is 19S22. It does not recognize human speech well. I don't think at my age it is fiscally sound for me to invest in a new car. ", "Grabs--jerks--races and searches for the proper gear", "Transmission is very moody, jumps around in gear and is impossible to drive in stop and go traffic", "the transmission is always hunting for gears at low speed and when the car is floored it has a hard time finding what gear it should be in", "The car has a "trailer hitch" feel on acceleration and shudders when shifting between first and second alot of times", "I repeat, this car is a piece of crap. Accessory belts and pulleys, engine computer, engine mounts, engine knock or ping, fuel leaks, oil leaks. transmission problems 308 NHTSA complaints: 31 clutch. Ford will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the Powertrain Control Module. Causing the car to shudder and shake. The most irksome of those is the PowerShift automatic transmission, which stumbles at low speeds. ", "The dual-clutch system makes the first couple of shifts from a standing start feel like you are in an earthquake simulator. CarComplaints.com Notes: For the third year in a row, the 3rd generation Focus is experiencing massive transmission problems. , breaks will not respond immediately. The car intermittently shudders when shifting at speeds up to 25 mph. Several flaws keep it from being one of our top-rated small cars, though. ", "Clutch started slipping again after the previous years fix, seems to be an annual slippage that occurs. ", "We spent almost $2000 to fix a known issue with the Focus regarding the fuel tank, sensors, etc. We dont recognize that sign in. Ford acknowledged this with a TSB. Ford knows about the problem and has a back order on the parts needed to fix problem", "The car was very jerky every time it tried to shift", "After 15 minutes of driving, transmission would shift roughly from 1st into 2nd into 3rd starting from a full stop", "Rough movement through gears, delays in shifting", "Shifted irradically, Ford repaired on a recall", "sometimes after fully warmed up the transmission will shift to fast into the next gear from a stoplight or, if not at a full stop kind of bang into the next lower gear when accelerating at slow speeds", "Transmission makes rough shifts at low speeds and up hills. Fixed under warranty", "was covered by paided extra warranty and the problem was fixed", "Sometimes when I gun it, for example to make a left turn to beat approaching traffic is slips into neutral which is very dangerous and could cause an accident. They provided a rental but very inconvenient", "Repeated problem with shuttering in low gears that dealer blames on the automatic transmission clutch. Ford is aware of this problem and is critizsized repeatedly by car publications. Dont want to be bothered. ", "We've brought the car back to the dealership a number of times, but this issue keeps coming back. Paid Ford dealership to diagnose but they could only say that the water pump was leaking and did not note any specific failures associated w/ cooling fan (e.g. After a short time you could continue. The problems experienced by owners of the 2014 Ford Focus during the first 90-days of ownership. It's not a big deal. I pushed for diagnosis and tech agreed replacement necessary. Have to turn music up or else I get a headache!". After each "fix", the transmission will run beautifully for about 3 days and then go back to shuddering when accelerating from a stop. It's been fixed twice but is still an issue", "car transmission started to slip so took it to dealer and they replaced it", "Clutch was replaced under warranty and is working satisfactorily now", "We don't like the transmission with the dual clutch. ", "Rough shifting has been a character of this vehicle's driving experience from the date of purchase. recall to fix, but I have had it adjusts and reprogrammed, but it is still rough", "The Focus jerks during takeoff and sometimes in any gear in city driving when accelerating. The dealer had to reprogram the computer. Ford dealer flashed new PROM in the PCM. If I ever get a chance to buy another car it will not be American made sorry to say. Ford will not stand behind their products. I tolerated it too long, took it back again, along with a handful of invitations to join various class action suits against Ford for transmission issues with this model. Taken to dealer, needed both clutches replaced (covered under extended warranty I purchased). No further problems appeared after 25k of driving. ", "At times, pulling away from a stop the transmission slips. The front-wheel-drive 2014 Ford Focus has a 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine that puts out 160 hp and 146 pound-feet of torque. Radio did not work or any of other features through the display. ", "Transmission replaced twice due to shuddering. This score shows whether the model had more or fewer problems overall than the average model of that year, calculated from the total number of problems reported by subscribers in all 17 trouble spots. ", "The fuel cap problem causes the check engine light to come on. ", "This transmission, as I understand it, is a standard transmission operated by a computer so it feels like an autmatic transmission. I believe the problem is with my phone which is an older model. It works fine now", "Rough shifting was the symptom that indicated the clutch needed to be replaced. The transmission is essentially a manual transmission converted to auto. The excessive vaccuum may result in an engine stall while driving, without warning and without the ability to restart the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash. ", "Transmission is horrific. Ford has to reprogram. Share. after we had the car back for a couple of weeks it developed an engink knock that the dealer eventually concluded was caused by a bolt that should have been replaced in the engine repair", "3 or the 4 Fuel Injectors were replaced", "Began leaking oil around valve cover within 16 months of purchase. It is my understanding they installed a ma ual shift in an automatic shift and the computer does not respond to the automatic shift. Ford Motor Company (Ford) notified the agency on January 8, 2015, that they are recalling certain model year 2014 Ford Escape vehicles manufactured April 15, 2014, to May 8, 2014, and 2015 Lincoln MKC vehicles manufactured April 21, 2014, to May 15, 2014. ", "As previous comment . They shudder and slip badly. ", "There was a factory recall on this issue - it was fixed under warranty. Other model years proved much more reliable. After getting my car back from the service department it began to unexpectedly die during my 30 minute highway commute and in downtown driving. Sep 23, 2014. ", "The car would shudder and not shift into gear properly. I took it back and was told "we couldn't get it to do that," so nothing was done". Sometimes it is worse than others, so much that I worry that it is a safety problem. ", "Clutch Replaced under recall (or under warranty) at no cost to me", "Clutches only last about 12000 miles before chattering and rough shifting begin. maybe a 1time glitch; exterior lights are woking as far as I know for the time being", "The headlights stopped working when the BCM failed", "Drivers headlight is out of alignment pointing to the sky and was that way when purchased, but did not realize it, so they will not fix and was told it could not be fixed unless we pay to have it done", "Horn just stopped working; not a fuse Will not pass state inspection. ", "This is the same problem with the radio I described earlier. I have had clutches replaced,TCM replaced and tranny adjusted more than once and I still have the problem. ", "Ford has had a lot of transmission problems in the last 15 years. Took it in a second time and was told by mechanic thathis son had the same problem. Dealer repaired but problem has returned", "I had to spend $400 replacing the rear wheel bearing because of damage done to the hub studs by failed Ford lug nuts. Software upgrade seems to have cleared up problem", "radio randomly turns itself off repeatedly", "Fails to connect phone and respond to voice command", "My Ford Mobile cannot contact My Ford Touch system to get charging status or schedule charging", "The Sync stopped working, it would not play any sound from the Navigation, Sirius/CD/Radio", "I assumed sync was the problem behind not being able to pair my phone with Bluetooth". ", "I have had the front wheel bearings replaced 4 times by Ford while the car was under warranty. Felt similar as if you stalled it while unsuccessfully shifting a manual from first to second. TCM was reprogrammed each time this has occurred. Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the FDM, free of charge. ", "a class action suit was filed and Ford is fighting. ", "known problem with that particular transmission/clutch - several visits due to noises, etc and wanting to get it right with otherwise fine car", "recurring clutch issue that has been fixed several times. ", "I have to re-install phone every 2 weeks. Linkage was part of a recall (1 of several since we've owned the car) so it was serviced without fee although we had to have it towed. ", "The clutch was making a loud grinding sound and faultered. The dealers service writer even agreed with me that this issue should be a manufacturers recall for safety and cost. Has worked fine since the second replacement. It was still under warranty so Ford replaced the clutch", "The clutch was under recall if it was outside of certain parameters that the dealer checked for, we experienced poor shifting with the vehicle (it's an automatic). California consumers may exercise their CCPA rights here. I had a 2011 Fusion with trans problems. If I had read about the common complaint (transmission problems) before I bought this car, I would have bought something else. It took 6 business days for her and I to connect and she said, basically, tough cheese. ", "It often drives as if it is a manual transmission and I do not know how to drive a manual ( jerks, not smooth upon start up). ", "Slipping during a shift to the next gear", "Transmission is annoyingly slipping, is scheduled for repair in May 2015", "On several occasions, while driving at 50mph, the car lost power while the engine RPM went very high. ", "About every 8000 miles I have to get the clutch replaced. The dealer said it "wasn't bad enough" to fix, and extended the warrantee to 100,000 miles. At highway speed, smooth and good gas mileage, but everywhere else - TERRIBLE! ", "It was a known issue with this year and model and was recalled but took years to get fixed and running properly. Alternator, starter, hybrid battery replacement, hybrid battery related systems, regular battery, battery cables, engine harness, coil, ignition switch, electronic ignition, spark plugs and wires failure, auto stop/start. They had me deal with the Custer service rep in NYC, who called 1 minute before she either left for lunch or left for the day. Ford is taking care of mostly but trying to trade or sell vehicle will be almost impossible. It is covered by the extended warranty and I'm waiting for parts which I was told would take 1 month. Believe the car was in a flood, but they state it was not, car has had several problems with Transmission and it has been worked on 3 or 4 times, replacing parts and it fails again and again. I will never buy another Ford. ", "The vehicle began to have transmission sensor problems in May. ", "This car has a history of rough or erratic shifting. Good service at the Ford dealership", "Car shuttered and lurched from a full stop on both flat and inclined streets. The incorrect signals could cause the vehicle to hesitate or the engine to stall, increasing the risk of a crash. ", "Recall of door handles. ", "Many problems with the transmission of all the Focus since 2014", "After taking the car back to the dealer 3 times they finally replaced the transmission and it works fine so far which has been a year. After two adjustments at the dealership, our service adviser provided us with a rental car for a week as they removed and replaced the clutch mechanism. Add to quote. Note: your single question about gas mileage is stupid. It is now showing the same problem is beginning. ", "Due to a series of recalls surrounding the transmission (and I think torque converter/clutch) essentially the entire transmission has been rebuilt and or replaced", "The problems with the power shift 6 are well known. Reactivate now The car is currently in the shop, for the second time within a year for transmission problems. of 2014 Ford Focus owners. Paint (fading, chalking, peeling, or cracking), loose interior or exterior trim or moldings, rust. They told me to come back when it got worse and they would fix it for free as long as I came back before my 12 months was up. After after a stop, the car shudders upon acceleration. This took another two days at the dealership service department. The dealer says that's the way these work, but it's not", "lunging,,, !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Out of service for 5 days. I promptly made an appointment for the Friday of that week and also asked the dealer(McMahon Ford) to update the firmware. there are frequent rough shifts associated with the stalls", "Slight jerkiness on takeoff and staying in lower gear to long. At that point I thought that there should be some sort of recall about this issue so I went to a local Ford dealer. The Canister Purge Valve (CPV) may malfunction, possibly causing excessive vacuum in fuel vapor management system. They repeatedly fail after about 6 months or about 5000 miles. It was resolved each time. Has been adjusted/fixed by dealer 3 times. ", "There has been a recall for the latches on the doors breaking. Finally got a letter about a free replacement of transmission. Ford's number for this recall is 16S30. I have not had this repaired yet. Slipping was the problem from when it was new. I was told that this was due to the old starter being broke off when the transmission was removed. ", "The "torque converter" is a double clutch and there was a problem with it being jerky and causing the transmission to keep switching gears especially lower gears. 2018 Ford Focus; 2017 Ford Focus; . I also had to have several of the other studs chased with a thread chaser. Ford fixed the problem, but the car was in service for several days", "Many areas of the car were unpainted, only clear coat was present. service immediately. Take to dealer, immediately. The Ford dealer said that they adjusted the transmission computer. On the 3rd return to the dealer (over a 2 year period) the clutch was replace. Automatic transmission. ", "The rough shifting is a common issue with this year of Focus. It has deteriorated over the years with regular use. So I am waiting for it to get worse so it can be replaced. Is Now the Time to Switch to Electric Outdoor Tools? But at least can get on freeway without danger now, even though starting up from a stoplight, especially when engine is cold, is still somewhat dangerous", "This was associated with the transmission problem mentioned previously. ", "Has a couple of rust spots on the hood in the front.". Now need to replace two interior panel plastic clips to hold drivers door interior panel in place. ", "Again this problem started shortly after I purchased the vehicle. Road vibration worked the barbs loose within about 6 months of driving and caused an aerodynamic wind rattle at highway speeds. It has been on approximately 13 vmonth interval basis that I take it backstays under warranty", "Within the first year I started to notice slippage to the point of finding myself in neutral on a left turn in an intersection. ", "The transmission "stutters" from a standing start and at low speed all the time. ", "Same as the fuel pump issue. This is worsened with a temporary stop and/or attempting to climb a grade. I do not feel safe taking this car on long trips, so I am reduced to in town driving. I have had problems with this car however Ford has paid for it all with the factory warranty. Covered under warranty. With only a single press needed, the driver may accidently unlatch the hatchback, increasing the risk of injury to any unsecured passengers in the back. The soft, almost cloth like fender liners are perfect for holding sand and salt against the metal to dissolve the paint. The transmission winds much higher RPMs that I would assume it needs. The rest of the car is great, transmission is worse than bad. Due to some issue with the transmission, it is causing the clutch to wear out quickly. First two were warranty", "Ive had clutch replaced in2015, 2016, and 2017, always same issue. What they did not have, however, was soup port from Ford Motor Company. Taken home by AAA and replaced the caliper and pads myself. My Ford dealer, West Hills Ford told me the transmission internal clutches were shot and needed to be replaced which my extended warranty covered except for a $100 deductable", "Erratic shifting. They fixed the problem with a two day repair", "Stuttering at low speed shift as speed increases. In the affected vehicles, the Fuel Delivery Module (FDM) may crack between the filter body and the filter cap, possibly resulting in low fuel pressure. ", "slippage from stop thru 3rd gear. ", "In low gear or driving slowly the transmission would hesitate. Only show this user. ", "I paid $1000 to the dealer for new brakes and tires last summer. Mar 11, 2020 Hoping someone ran into this before and was able to resolve thanks. Dealer unaware of recall, Ford kept me waiting from June 2015 to February 2016 until replacement. You might notice the steering wheel becomes stiff, or the clutch doesn't work. Engine rebuild or replacement, cylinder head, head gasket, turbocharger or supercharger, timing chain or belt. US hasn't done so. He also agreed it could likely reoccur. Very annoying. Transmission shifts poorly. I paid top dollar for a hunk of junk as far as I'm concerned. ", "Does not respond correctly or recognize voice commands. Common problem with this years auto transmission. We received notice from Ford Motor Co. that they will replace the clutch when the slipping becomes unbearable for the life of the car. "Freezes alot. Front vehicle photos 1986-2018 Autodata, Inc. dba Chrome Data. ", "After about 10k miles the slippage has been such that they have replaced the clutch 3 times, so far. ", "Acceleration from standstill to cruising speed is hampered from a rough shifting, primarily in 1 and 2 gear. the first time they replaced the short block and the second time they said the timing was off and eventually attributed it to a bolt on the crankshaf", "problem with rings/had to replace block/#1 piston and valves". Other drivers stated the clutch seemed like it slipped, similar to what drivers of a manual transmission would feel when their foot would slip off the clutch when changing gears. Had another starting problem caused by dealer not properly connecting a ground wire during the transmission fiasco. It is very expensive to fix.". Issues still persist. Next step is to have the entire steering column taken apart to locate the problem - and then necessary repair(s). The slip count was above 250 each time and they found damage to the Clutch Assembly", "Sometimes when accelerating the car would shudder and not change gear smoothly. The S and SE models get a five-speed manual transmission standard . The recall began February 10, 2017. Turns out the valve cover, water pump, and timing cover were all leaking. ", "This is the fourth clutch replacement for the vehicle and the 8-9th time that we had to have the transmission serviced. The affected vehicles may have steering gears that were incorrectly assembled. I'm a working man who has now retired through ill health and the only remedy I have is to spend my dollars elsewhere. ", "Noticed an oil leak when changing oil. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Car is under Lemon Law consideration", "Knocking noise from steering when driving on bumpy surface diagnosed as failing steering rack by dealer, replaced under warranty", "The front wheels would waggle back and forth rapidly when I braked, making the car very difficult to control. When stable it performed great. It was in and out of the shop for three months. Ford need to put a different type of transmission in that car", "The dealer recommended that they replace the clutches", "Usual Powershift problem of trans fluid leaking on to clutch plate causing slippage fixed under warranty", "Transmission problems. Also, gas mileage was 9 mpg. ", "Unable to accelerate, gears not engaging", "It sometime don't go or rpm's go as high as 8 before in gauging into gear. ", "Received a recall letter and the car was slipping in gear and sounded really rough. ", "Common problem with the 6-speed autos, leaking oil seals and bad clutch packs", "Recall on transmission. Ford produced a poorly enginered product. Dealer adjusted but never completely resolved. reliability information available to consumers. Problems in car transmissions are dangerous as they can cause severe accidents and harm car drivers. Not sure how a transmission like this makes it through testing to production", "after driving an hour or more when the car is really warmed up the transmission most of the time shudders between first and second gear", "Extremely rough automatic transmission shifting, much worse than a beginner driver learning to use a clutch. #fordfocus #transmission #l8rhp cblincoln43. Soon afterwards, the car runs fine and I experienced much smoother shifting with the new clutch pack and software tuning. Since the replacement it has been much smoother shifting itself. ", "it occurs once per year to either replace or adjust parts on either clutch or transmission,", "what else can i say it was slipping and shifting poorly", "Transmission shudders and vibrates whe taking off from a dead stop", "Transmission proforms poorly on snow. Ford will not step and replace the tranny just extend the warranty out farther for the TCM problem but when that's up I'm on my ownTHANK YOU FORDold school saying Ford= fix or repair daily. Another 180,793 cars are affected in Canada and . ", "Routine brake wear out. This happened regularly. ", "car would not start, could not get transmission into neutral", "We noticed the transmission was slipping going from first to second gear. This only half corrected the problem. Each clutch has been better than the prior edition. ", "was fixed on the recall but I had to pay $200 wonder why? It was replaced", "A well known (but not to us when we bought it) problem with Ford's dual clutch transmission gives a herky jerky takeoff from stop. ", "Will be the third time the clutch in the automatic transmission will need to be replaced. Ford supplied me with a rental car during that time. In fact, the average mileage it's reported to us is just over 15k miles. Ford able to increase to 50-55 after ONE MONTH of work". Already had to have one of the clutches replaced. ", "The local Ford Dealer reprogrammed the computer as the first FIX for the transmission problem. The recall began on November 11, 2014. It's been nothing but a problem since we bought the car in 2015. 2014 Ford Focus Photos and Videos. 11,000 miles. See other comments", "The transmission started slipping when the car had about 16000 miles on the car", ""Herky jerky" esp first gear when first running. I was wrong. This trans!mission problem is endemic to Ford Focus. Taken home by AAA and replaced the caliper and pads myself. Been in the Ford garage probably 8 times for bad transmission. Lincoln MKC Battery Fire Recall Follows 19 Fires, read stories from drivers who praise our work. Squeaks, rattles, wind noises, seals and/or weather stripping, air and water leaks. They have promised and given us an extended maintenance service program. There are no vehicle/engine drive issues, just the irritating light. 2014 Ford Focus Reliability See All Owner Satisfaction See All Crash and Rollover Tests IIHS Front Moderate Overlap NA IIHS Front Small Overlap, Driver NA IIHS Side Crash NA NHTSA. ", "The transmission would shutter when shifting at slow speeds. Car would jerk away from stop. After a couple attempts to fix, at least part of transmission was replaced at no cost to us. The Ford dealer never told me this, so during rotations or swapping Winter/Summer wheel sets they repeatedly over time would jam the lug nuts on with their impact wrenches instead of doing it properly by replacing the lug nuts and using the correctly sized socket. Wrong parts were ordered by dealer. Up and down shifts trying to find the correct position", "Shifts like a 15 yr old's first time in a stick. It took the dealer service department two separate appointments to discover the fuel pump was failing. ", "Crank monitor went bad but as covered under service bulletin. Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump, free of charge. IE summer time", "Adjustment was made and car operated well for a while. It is working now", "This was a known issue with the Ford Focus, but the dealership where we purchased the vehicle said they couldn't replace the clutch unless the 'Maintenance Required' light came on. It was dangerous to pull across lanes of traffic for fear it would not shift smoothly and stop in front of oncoming vehicle. Gear selector and linkage, transmission computer, transmission sensor or solenoid, clutch adjustment, rough shifting, slipping transmission, leaks. This jerking is hard and it slows acceleration", "Transmission shudders when taking off from a dead start", "When new, Focus would not downshift at 45mph or higher when pressing on gas pedal; very dangerous to get on freeway. A door that is not securely latched could open while the vehicle is in motion, increasing the risk of injury to a vehicle occupant. The problem has resurfaced again and will be scheduled for another appointment at the dealership. ", "Ford lost lawsuits all over the world because of these transmission problems. Save products you love, products you own and much more! ", "Has a serious transmission problem get it fixed at least every year. I used the vehicle on a few track days and the front brakes are just not up to the job. Shortly after the reprogramming the shudder during shifting started up again. I can manual shift better than this car does automatically! it took 3 trips to the dealership service department before they could identify the problem. There was no improvement. Car is under Lemon Law Consideration", "This transmission is a manual transmission with electronic shifting. We will never buy a ford again. Example: "Bad Brakes", "Toyota Recall", etc. Ford went to this type of transmission in 2012 to improve gas mileage. These vehicles were previously recalled and repaired under recalls 15V-246, 16V-643 or 17V-210, however the repair may not have been completed properly. Brake fluid over heated, brakes became dangerously soft (had to stop after 4 runs over half a day) and brake pad wear was severe and needed replacement. Abstract. The hatchback of the affected vehicles may be unlatched with a single press of the interior latch release button. The scheduled replacement parts needed are out of stock for at least the next three months", "Shuddered shifting into second gear. We are still in the process of getting a refund from Ford for the expenses we paid for out-of-pocket. Everyone one will make an occasional mistake. On popular Ford Focus forums, the SE is specifically mentioned in reports about failing clutches, transmission woes, and uncomfortable seats. ", "Car would surge at low speeds when starting and changing gears. The car would buck and stutter and sometimes stall when starting from a hard stop. "The BCM failed, causing the headlights to stop working while I was driving at night", "onboard computer chimed an alert about headlights maybe the system didn't sense darkness and didn't turn on automatically as I have them set on auto. I started it and the check engine light went away, but today after a 20-minute drive the code came back as well as the loss of reverse, and . Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Escape vehicles manufactured October 5, 2011, to April 1, 2013, and equipped with 2.0 liter engines and Focus ST vehicles manufactured February 14, 2012, to October 14, 2013, and equipped with 2.0 liter engines. Ford will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the Powertrain Control Module. ", "It was very irritating and I thought it might stop working but it was okay until they replaced the transmission. The transmission engages and disengages at slow speeds normally while in first gear. ", "Choppy performance, hesitation on acceleration from stop", "when accelerating, hesitation or shuddering accures. Ford's number for this recall is 14S17-S1. Ford released an updated part, which was installed, but also failed. It was covered as part of fords extended coverage of its transmission that has been faulty. I took the car in and found that it had a recall on the transmission so they replaced the clutch and some sensor in it. A reduction in fuel pressure may result in a vehicle stall, increasing the risk of a crash. One of the biggest complaints about the 2014 Focus is its terrible transmission. Starter would not activate. Pulling out of drive in coffee shop. ", "Drives like a teenager learning manual transmission, but dealer says it is within normal parameters. 2014 Ford Focus Problems Find the most common issues based on car owner complaints Top 2014 Ford Focus Problems Broken motor mounts 124 people have reported this 32 Check Engine Light and Hesitation or Stumbling While Driving 75 people have reported this 16 Get Your Car Fixed Find a high quality auto repair shop or dealer near you View Nearby Shops Your username maybe be your email address. hybrid transmission doesn't work properly. The problem was made worse with more people in the car. Dealers will also check for fault codes and replace the CPV as needed. ", "After replacing the clutch the transmission computer needed replacing within 200 miles of driving. The S and SE models get a five-speed manual transmission standard . Focus SE. Clutch replaced at 16,000 and 33,000 miles and needs to be replaced again (47,000 miles)", "From 2 months after I bought the car brand new it began "shuttering" when accelerating from a stop. Passwords are 6-20 characters with at least one number and letter. Dealer rebuilt the transmission and was paid for by Ford. I have not personally paid to resolve. Also the heater core went out. control module in 2012 to 2016 Focus automatic trans..The first to second shift feels like a kid is sitting behind you and kicking your set back. Replacing the clutches -- under warranty -- cured the problem. Driveshaft or axle, CV joint, differential, transfer case, four-wheel-drive/all-wheel-drive components, driveline vibration, electrical failure, traction control, electronic stability control. Since then the brakes squeal LOUDLY when coming to a full or nearly full stop. I look forward to trading it in on a Handa CRV. ", "They started knocking and smacking with only 500 miles on the car", "Car feels like its hydroplaning on dry roads, suddenly PULLS to right for no reason, constantly fighting steering to maintain control. What goes wrong with the Mk3 Ford Focus? If you feel you have received this message in error, please view our customer care The 2014 Ford Focus has been recalled 10 times by NHTSA. Ford Focus Used 2014 Ford Focus Consumer Reviews Used 2014 Ford Focus Consumer Reviews More about the 2014 Focus 5 (12%) 4 (14%) 3 (12%) 2 (16%) 1 (46%) 2.3 227 reviews Write a review. 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