2014 FORD FOCUS Suspension Problems
16 NHTSA complaints on file
Suspension Issues in the 2014 FORD FOCUS
16 suspension complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2014 FORD FOCUS. Of these, 2 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 1 resulted in injury.
16
Complaints
2
Crashes
0
Fires
1
Injuries
0
Deaths
All Suspension Complaints
My car is still at the dealership (CrossRoads Ford ,of Indian Trail, NC). The vehicle has been there since 11/22/22. The Service Department keeps telling me they are waiting on a Recall Part to come in and have not given me anything else. The car will not drive, and they advised it was a Recall Part, but the system shows all Recall has been repaired? I need my car back- I have already paid 3 months for a car payment, on a car that is still sitting in the Service Department there.
My 2014 ford focus will not reverse. It also does not lock the doors while driving and have had problems opening the back hatch.
I went to Tom Ford Ford in Carmel, IN in 2016 on this issue and was repaired under warranty then Ford sent an updated letter warranty letter about the DPS6 transmission and reduced warranty from 10 years to 7 years which expired in 2021. Car started having transmission trouble in early 2022; Tom Ford will not repair because not under the reduced warranty terms. I asked for Zone mgr from service manager but would not give me his contact and number on the issue. I’m having same problem again
Transmission is overheated, burning smell, the car lost control, start zigzagging on the high way , and got into an accident, I was injured, and lost my job. The CarMax dealership, refused to take care of a car, or even take it back, because of the safety issues. Then, second time, the transmission slips on acceleration at starts and on highways. It feels like it's the transmission is in neutral. For the third time, the car was jerking and going forward and backward , that the transmission would slip badly, even totally disengage. I was getting on a very busy road and accelerated and suddenly the car decelerated; the car behind me almost rear ended me, honked his horn, but there was nothing I could do. As you can see, the problem been reproduced and confirmed by an independent service center as a non-safe to drive. But CarMax dealership ignoring...
STILL WAITING FOR SETTLEMENT RECALL TRANSMISSION RELATED PROBLEM NOT BEING REPAIRED RIGHT I WAS IT MANUFACTURED IF IT WAS NOT COVERED BY INSURANCE
REPLACED TRANSMISSION DUE TO RECALL. THEN THEIR WAS A RECALL ON THE RECALL. TOOK CAR BACK STATING THE CAR STILL SHUTTERS AND STUTTERS. SUPV STATED YOU NEED TO DRIVE 2000 MILES IT WILL RESET. WELL HERE IT IS SEPTEMBER.2020 CAR IS STILL STUTTERING AND SHUTTERING WHEN COMING FROM STOP TO ACCELERATION CAUSING A POTENTIAL ACCIDENT FROM CAR BEHIND. WHAT CAN I DO. THEY BRUSH ME OFF EVERY TIME I TELL THEM THIS . WHEN THIS HAPPENS I GET A WARNING SMOOTH DRIVING SAVES FUEL NUMEROUS TIMES AND WILL APPEAR AS DRIVING ON INTERSTATE AND IT'S A SMOOTH ROAD. CAR WILL DECREASE SPEED.
THE CAR STALLED OUT
I WANT TO KNOW WHY THE PEOPLE DRIVING THIS YEAR OF FORD FOCUS HAVE NOT BEEN COMPENSATED BY FORD FOR ALL OF THE "DEFECTS" ASSOCIATED WITH THIS VEHICLE? IN 3 YEARS TIME, I HAVE REPLACED THE BATTERY, SHOCKS, REPAIRED OIL LEAK, VAPOR MANAGEMENT VALVE AND REPLACED TIRES OUT OF MY OWN POCKET. THE RECALLS ARE UNREAL! I HAVE HAD IT IN THE SHOP FOR "FUEL TANK DEFORMATION RECALL", THE "TCM CLUTCH SHUTTER" HAS BEEN REPLACED 3 TIMES. NOT TO MENTION THE TIMES I HAVE TAKEN IT IN FOR THAT TO BE FIXED, ONLY TO BE TOLD IT WASN'T THE PROBLEM WHEN IT WAS LATER VERIFIED THAT IT WAS. AND NOW I RECEIVE NOTICE THAT THE DOORS FLY OPEN WHILE DRIVING! I CAN'T TRADE IT IN, BECAUSE I AM $3,000 UPSIDE DOWN BECAUSE THE VEHICLE IS NOT WORTH SQUAT.I HAVE LOST EMPLOYMENT BECAUSE OF THIS VEHICLE AND IT HAS SIGNIFICANTLY IMPACTED...
1. THE CAR HAS A REAL BAD POPPING IN THE FRONT END LIKE THE FRONT ENDS ABOUT TO JUST FALL OUT. ON ANY ROAD & BOTH STRAIGHT OR TURNING 2. TAKING OFF FROM A DEAD STOP FRONT END & THE TRANSMISSION TAKES A MINUTE FOR THEM BOTH TO CATCH & THE CAR GO ON ANY ROAD & BOTH STRAIGHT OR TURNING 3. THE CV AXEL POP WHEN TURNING
NOT ONLY HAVE I BROUGHT MY CAR IN 4 TIMES FOR THE TRANSMISSION, NOW THE SUSPENSION IS STARTING TO SAG WHICH IS CAUSING THE TIRES TO RUB AND WEAR OUT AFTER A YEAR. I HAVE BEEN TOLD BY THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT THAT THIS IS IRREPARABLE.
LOWER ARM W/BALLS AND JOINTS X 2 MOTOR MOUNT CHECK ENGINE LIGHT FOR P0420 CATALYST AND CLUTCH AND TRANSMISSION JERKING AND HESITATION AND RADIO NOT WORKING AND I CALLED 1800 NUMBER TO FORD AND AT THIS TIME COULD NOT HELP ME AND WOMAN STATED SHE REPORTED TO NHTSA #CAS13448516 AND ALSO STATED TO CALL DEALERSHIP WHICH IS BALISE READY CREDIT IN SPRINGFIELD MASS
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 FORD FOCUS. WHEN THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED, THE VEHICLE SHOOK VIOLENTLY WITHOUT WARNING. THE FAILURE RECURRED NUMEROUS TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS OPERATING NORMALLY. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 12,000.
HEARD NOISE IN STEERING AND TIRES TOOK CAR TO BE CHECKED OUT WAS NOTHING WRONG THAT IS HOW IT SOUNDS AND DRIVES. THIS WAS 2 MONTHS AFTER GETTING THE CAR. IN MARCH 2016 TURNING A CURVE CAR STEERING GOT HARD AND LOCKED UP HIT CURVE BUSTED AXLLE AND STEERING COMPONENT. REPLACED AXLE THOUGHT THAT WAS ALL. THEN HAD CAR TAKEN TO FORD I WAS THEN INFORMED OF $3000.00 IN DAMAGES AND LABOR TO FIX IT. I DID NOT PROCEED TO GETTING FIXED . THE SERVICE MANAGER PROCEEDED TO THROW THE KEYS AT ME AND GOT PISSED BECAUSE I WOULDN'T GET CAR FIXED RIGHT THEN.I FOUND OUT ABOUT THE ISSUES ON THE INTERNET LOOKING INTO THE CAR PARTS AND ANY ISSUES WITH THE CAR. THE CAR WAS IN MOTION.
THE TRANSMISSION HESITATES WHEN STOPPED THEN TO ACCELERATE. IT HAS CAUSED ME TO ALMOST HAVE A FEW ACCIDENTS. THE FRONT SUSPENSION MAKES NOISES . FORD CAN'T SEEM TO FIX EITHER ISSUE. I KNOW A LOT OF OTHER FOCUS OWNERS ARE HAVING ISSUES.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 FORD FOCUS. WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH DOWN AN INCLINE, THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED AND THE VEHICLE SHOOK AND TOOK A LONGER DISTANCE TO STOP. IN ADDITION, THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED AND THE VEHICLE VIBRATED AND ACCELERATED IN EXCESS. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 44,002.
THE CAR WAS SCARY TO DRIVE ON THE HIGHWAY WITH UNCONTROLLABLE SWAYING HAD TO WHITE KNUCKLE THE STEERING WHEEL WITH COMPENSATION OF DARTY MOVEMENTS! BROUGHT TO THE DEALER THEY ALIGN IT 3 TIMES GOT BETTER BUT STILL NO COMPLETE REWARD. THEN FORD SAID REPLACE THE STEERING GEAR ! TEST DROVE HOME WITH MI SNOW ON THE ROADS WOW WAS IT SCARY TO DRIVE IT HOME EXTRA DARTING FISH TAIL EXPERIENCE. SINCE LAST REPAIR IT SEEMS TO GETTING BAD AGAIN 11000 MILE LATER WHILE DRIVING ON BUMPY ROADS IT DARTS BAD AND SWAY STEERING ! I BELIEVE ITS A COMB OF PROGRAMMING ISSUE OF STEERING GEAR AND RACK AND ROLL CONTROL !!! NEXT WILL NEED ENGINEER TO LOOK AT IT! *TR
Other 2014 FORD FOCUS Problem Areas
Power Train
1,469 complaints
Engine
435 complaints
Fuelpropulsion System
294 complaints
Unknown Or Other
275 complaints
Electrical System
230 complaints
Steering
211 complaints
Vehicle Speed Control
160 complaints
Structurebody
52 complaints
Fuel System Gasoline
46 complaints
Power Trainclutch Assembly
44 complaints
Electronic Stability Control Esc
37 complaints
Latcheslockslinkages
35 complaints
Air Bags
32 complaints
Visibilitywiper
30 complaints
Service Brakes
28 complaints
Power Trainautomatic Transmissioncontrol Module Tcmpcmtecm
23 complaints
Wheels
20 complaints
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
15 complaints
Seat Belts
14 complaints
Power Trainautomatic Transmissioninternalclutchesbands
9 complaints
Exterior Lighting
8 complaints
Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch
8 complaints
Tires
7 complaints
Electrical Systemhorn
6 complaints
Engine And Engine Cooling
4 complaints
Structure
3 complaints
Back Over Prevention Sensing System Camera
2 complaints
Electrical Systemwiring
2 complaints
Equipment Adaptivemobility
2 complaints
Equipmentappliancetvradiospeakers
2 complaints
Exterior Lightingheadlights
2 complaints
Forward Collision Avoidance Adaptive Cruise Control
2 complaints
Forward Collision Avoidance Automatic Emergency Braking
2 complaints
Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection System
2 complaints
Fuel System Gasolinestorageevaporative Emissionscanister
2 complaints
Latcheslockslinkagestrunk Lidlatch
2 complaints
Seats
2 complaints
Steeringrack And Pinion
2 complaints
Structurebodydoor
2 complaints
Traction Control System
2 complaints
Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal
2 complaints
Back Over Prevention
1 complaint
Back Over Prevention Rearview System Braking
1 complaint
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
1 complaint
Fuel System Diesel
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinestorageevaporative Emissionshosesvalvessensors
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly
1 complaint
Fuel System Other
1 complaint
Lane Departure Blind Spot Detection
1 complaint
Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslock
1 complaint
Latcheslockslinkageshatchbackliftgatelock
1 complaint
Latcheslockslinkagestrunk Lidlock
1 complaint
Power Trainautomatic Transmissiongear Position Indication Prndl
1 complaint
Power Trainautomatic Transmissioninternalclutchesbandsactuatorssolenoids
1 complaint
Power Trainclutch Assemblylinkageclutch Cablerodarm
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulic
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slipabs Warning Light
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisccaliper
1 complaint
Steeringelectric Power Assist System
1 complaint
Steeringhydraulic Power Assist System
1 complaint
Steeringhydraulic Power Assistpower Steering Fluid
1 complaint
Steeringlinkagestie Rod Assembly
1 complaint
Structurebodybumpers
1 complaint
Structurebodydoorhinge And Attachments
1 complaint
Structurebodyhatchbackliftgate
1 complaint
Structurebodytrunk Lid
1 complaint
Suspensionfrontwheel Bearing
1 complaint
Suspensionrear
1 complaint
Suspensionrearaxlenon Powered Axle Assembly
1 complaint
Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls
1 complaint
Wheelslugsnutsboltsstuds
1 complaint