Eight problems related to automatic transmission internal clutches/bands have been reported for the 2014 Ford Focus. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2014 Ford Focus based on all problems reported for the 2014 Focus.
The contact owns a 2014 Ford Focus. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the accelerator pedal was depressed; however, the accelerator pedal failed to function as intended. Additionally, the vehicle shuddered. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed with a failed transmission clutch, and it was determined that the clutch needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact was informed that the transmission clutch had been replaced in the vehicle twice previously. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and a case was filed. The contact was advised to report the failure to the NHTSA hotline. The failure mileage was approximately 110,000.
The contact owns a 2014 Ford Focus. The contact stated while driving 25 mph, the vehicle hesitated while depressing the accelerator pedal. The vehicle was towed to a dealer. The vehicle was diagnosed, and the mechanic confirmed a failure with the clutch and ignition coils. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and directed the contact to the NHTSA hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 63,000.
The contact owns a 2014 Ford Focus. The contact stated that while attempting to accelerate from a complete stop, the vehicle made an abnormal rattling sound and failed to respond. No further information was provided. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 125,000.
The contact owns a 2014 Ford Focus. The contact stated while at a stop sign the vehicle would not accelerate forward. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and the clutch assembly was replaced, but the failure reoccurred. On a different occasion the contact stated he felt the vehicle shake and felt the shifting was rough. The vehicle was taken to the dealer again and the shift levels were adjusted, but the failure reoccurred. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, and they stated that the clutch assembly needed to be replaced and the shift levels needed to be readjusted. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted, and a case was filed, and they advised to contact NHTSA and file a complaint. The failure mileage was 90,000.
The contact owns a 2014 Ford Focus. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle shuddered. Additionally, the gear shifter intermittently failed to shift to the intended gear. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed with a faulty automatic clutch. The vehicle was not repaired and remained at 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 59,000. The VIN was unavailable.
The contact owns a 2014 Ford Focus. The contact stated that, upon reaching her destination, the vehicle failed to shift into reverse. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, who diagnosed a failure with the transmission's dual clutch and cable. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but referred the contact to the NHTSA hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was 100,000.
The contact owns a 2014 Ford Focus. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the vehicle was shaking abnormally while shifting gear. The failure was persistent. The vehicle was taken to the dealer to be diagnosed and the contact was informed 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 42,000.
The contact owns a 2014 Ford Focus. The contact stated that when they attempt to accelerate the vehicle stutters and hesitates before accelerating. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer who replaced the clutch. The failure persisted. The contact had the clutch replaced twice already and now needed it replaced for a third time. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 25,000.