2014 FORD FOCUS Structure Problems
3 NHTSA complaints on file
Structure Issues in the 2014 FORD FOCUS
3 structure complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2014 FORD FOCUS. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.
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Crashes
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Fires
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Injuries
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Deaths
All Structure Complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 FORD FOCUS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS WHILE DRIVING OR WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IDLING, THE VEHICLE SHUTOFF WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT SHIFTED INTO NEUTRAL AND RESTARTED THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURE WAS INTERMITTENT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO PARKS FORD OF GAINESVILLE (3333 N MAIN ST, GAINESVILLE, FL 32609, (352)372-4251) TO BE DIAGNOSED. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE TRANSMISSION CONTROL MODULE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED HOWEVER, THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE DEALER WAS CONTACTED AND INFORMED OF THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE VEHICLE NEEDED TO BE TAKEN BACK TO THE DEALER TO BE DIAGNOSED AT THE OWNERS EXPENSE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND REFERRED THE CONTACT BACK TO THE DEALER FOR ASSISTANCE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 95,000. *LN THE CONSUMER STATED THE...
MY CAR HAS GENERATED A HORRIBLE SMELL IN THE INTERIOR. IT STARTED OUT AS A FAINT SMELL. THEN AFTER A COUPLE WEEKS IT HAS GOTTEN SIGNIFICANTLY STRONGER. TOOK THE CAR TO THE DEALER AND THEY TOOK OUT THE ENTIRE INTERIOR AND CLEANED EVERYTHING. THE SMELL WAS THEN GONE. IT STARTED TO SMELL AGAIN ABOUT 2 MONTHS LATER. THE SAME EXACT SMELL. IT IS 20F OUTSIDE CURRENTLY NOW AND THE SMELL IS NOT NOTICEABLE UNTIL THE CAR GETS WARM OR IT SITS IN A HEATED GARAGE. THE SMELL IS HARD TO DESCRIBE. ITS A FOUL SMELL, ON THE SAME LEVEL AS A DEAD ANIMAL SMELL, BUT IT SMELLS NOTHING LIKE THAT. THE DEALER AND I HAVE CONFIRMED THAT IT IS NOT THE SMELL THAT IS COMING FROM THE AC WHEN WATER CONDENSATION COLLECTS IN THERE. THIS IS AN ENTIRELY DIFFERENT SMELL THAN THAT. IT ALMOST SMELLS LIKE SOME SORT OF CHEMICAL....
I BOUGHT THIS CAR NEW ON DEC 31, 2013. HERE'S MY LIST OF PROBLEMS... 1) TRUNK WAS WAY OFF ALIGNMENT, DEALERSHIP FIXED BEST THEY COULD... 2) WIPERS ARE HITTING THE SIDE OF FRAME WHEN THEY WIPE. IT MAKES A VERY LOUD NOISE WHEN WIPERS ARE ON AND IS VERY ANNOYING. DEALERSHIP IS INSTALLING NEW WIPER MOTORS AS I WRITE THIS... 3) MOLDING ON BOTH REAR DOORS AT TOP OF WINDOW KEEP FALLING DOWN, ALSO BEING REPAIRED NOW. 4) CAR DROPS RIMS WHEN AT A STOP AND ALMOST KILLS THE ENGINE..... 5) CAR HESITATES WHEN ACCELERATOR IS PRESSED, THEN JERKS FORWARD. I DRIVE THIS CAR VERY CONSERVATIVELY , LIKE AN OLD MAN, I TAKE GREAT CARE OF ALL MY CARS. I AM VERY DISAPPOINTED IN THIS PURCHASE! I'VE OWNED FORDS FOR 25 YEARS AND THE QUALITY IS GREATLY GOING DOWN. LOOKS LIKE I'LL HAVE TO FILE ANOTHER LEMON LAW SUITE AGAINST...
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Fuelpropulsion System
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Unknown Or Other
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Electrical System
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Steering
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Vehicle Speed Control
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Structurebody
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Power Trainclutch Assembly
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Latcheslockslinkages
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Visibilitywiper
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Service Brakes
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Power Trainautomatic Transmissioncontrol Module Tcmpcmtecm
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Wheels
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Power Trainautomatic Transmission
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Seat Belts
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Power Trainautomatic Transmissioninternalclutchesbands
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Exterior Lighting
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Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch
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Tires
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Electrical Systemhorn
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Engine And Engine Cooling
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Back Over Prevention Sensing System Camera
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Electrical Systemwiring
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Equipment Adaptivemobility
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Equipmentappliancetvradiospeakers
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Exterior Lightingheadlights
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Forward Collision Avoidance Adaptive Cruise Control
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Forward Collision Avoidance Automatic Emergency Braking
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Latcheslockslinkagestrunk Lidlatch
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Seats
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Steeringrack And Pinion
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Traction Control System
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Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal
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Back Over Prevention
1 complaint
Back Over Prevention Rearview System Braking
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Electrical Systemignitioncoil
1 complaint
Electrical Systempropulsion Systemfuel Cell
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemradiator Assembly
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingengineengine Control Module Ecuecm
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System
1 complaint
Equipment
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Fuel System Diesel
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinestorageevaporative Emissionshosesvalvessensors
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Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly
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Fuel System Other
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Lane Departure Blind Spot Detection
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Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslock
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Latcheslockslinkageshatchbackliftgatelock
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Latcheslockslinkagestrunk Lidlock
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Power Trainautomatic Transmissiongear Position Indication Prndl
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Power Trainautomatic Transmissioninternalclutchesbandsactuatorssolenoids
1 complaint
Power Trainclutch Assemblylinkageclutch Cablerodarm
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Service Brakes Hydraulic
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Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slipabs Warning Light
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Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisccaliper
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Steeringelectric Power Assist System
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Steeringhydraulic Power Assist System
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Steeringhydraulic Power Assistpower Steering Fluid
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Steeringlinkagestie Rod Assembly
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Structurebodybumpers
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Structurebodydoorhinge And Attachments
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Structurebodyhatchbackliftgate
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Structurebodytrunk Lid
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Suspensionfrontwheel Bearing
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Suspensionrear
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Suspensionrearaxlenon Powered Axle Assembly
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Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls
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Wheelslugsnutsboltsstuds
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