Ford Focus Reviews

We purchased a new 2014 Focus in March 2015. We have been in the shop at least four times for the same chattering and scraping transmission problem described by others. We are very disappointed with Ford, with our dealership, and with the condescending attitude of the service people. They say, "it's normal" and "cannot verify the problem" etc. After owning at least three other Fords, we will never purchase another Ford! We are appalled at Ford's lack of concern for owners of this defective product. We will write to our state officials who administer the Lemon Law in Ohio, and to our Attorney General, and we urge others to do the same!

I bought my 2014 Ford Focus car brand new and within 6 months of driving, the automatic manual transmission started slipping and got worse. I took it to the dealer, they told me it just needed a computer update and to drive it for 1,000 miles. Still had issues so I took it back and they said the "jerking" was within Ford parameters. I took it back the 3rd time and they said they needed to replace the clutch. 6 months after that, I started having the same issue happen and took it back. It now needs another replacement. About to be on the 3rd clutch in 36,000 miles and Ford tells me it's "normal".

Good evening. My name is Eric **. I own a Red Ford Focus 2007 4D. I had a serious issue last night 05/27/2016 around 11:30pm. I was driving my car for around 5 minutes from my friend's house who lives in the same neighborhood that I do and then when I was parking it on Ingraham Street, San Diego CA (place of the event), there was smoke coming from the engine. When I noticed the smoke, there wasn't any lights on on my panel indicating any mechanical issues. So, I turned the car off and was getting my stuff from inside when it started to come flames out of the engine, on the right hand side of the car on the front part. As soon as I saw the fire, I started getting my documents and belongings from it, left the car and called 911. The fire got worse and worse, but thankfully the firemen came and controlled the situation.

I own a 2012 Ford Focus and I have been experiencing numerous problems with the power steering that would go out on me, either as I was driving or as I started the vehicle. Just a few days ago the power steering gave out completely. I attempted to contact the local dealer and I was told "Sorry Ma'am there is no recall on your vehicle. And you did not purchase the extended warranty. This is why you should have purchased the extended warranty. There is nothing we can do except look at your car for the diagnostic fee of $125." I have seen numerous reviews and complaints for this problem on this vehicle. I am amazed that there is not a recall on this knowing the severity of this problem. Or is Ford waiting for someone to die because of this issue?

I purchased my Ford Focus 2009. In the same year I have had nothing but problems with car locking doors - when I lock the car, it will sometimes open or not. I have had it to the dealer at least six times - they promised to fix it. I finally had to resort to a lawyer and they paid me a small amount for my time and trouble and promised to fix the car. Well it was not fixed properly. The dealer stated they put new locks - I don't believe they did. I would not recommend this year or model of car - it is a total lemon and it is hazardous. What if you were caught on a railroad crossing and could not escape your oh well and what if you were alone and parked your car and locked and could not open the car when you returned to your car - well too bad.

We purchased a new 2013 Focus and from the very first 300 miles plus have had issues. As I type this I am sitting on the side of a highway waiting for this car to decide if it will get me the rest of the way home. The transmission in these cars are junk and never should have been placed in them. It's very dangerous with it going out and leaving you stranded on the side of the highway. FORD needs to take all these cars back and give customers their money back for selling a car that wasn't worth driving off the parking lot!!! And it only got ONE STAR because you have no other choice, you can't pick a 0.

The Ford Focus dual clutch transmission system is appalling. Shortly after the vehicle was purchased, the car began shuddering and grinding, especially when accelerating. I took the car in for repairs, and they reprogrammed the transmission control module. The issue was fixed for a VERY SHORT time, and it started happening again. I was told that the shuddering, jerking and grinding was "normal" for the vehicle. I continued to drive the car and last week, at 77,000 miles, the car would not start. About 75% of the time the car does not start at all, and the display does not show that the car is in gear. I took the vehicle to a local dealership, and they informed me that the transmission control module would need to be replaced, but that the part was on backorder. Ford had issued an extended warranty on the TCM (but it needs to be recalled).

I purchased my 2013 Ford Focus SE in October of 2012. As soon as I got it home I started experiencing issues with the transmission slipping, grinding, lurching, and delayed engagement. I was told this was normal and it would adjust, well it never did. In October 2015 the transmission failed completely on a major highway. I was in the center lane of the highway and the transmission simply shut down. My daughter and I narrowly escaped being crushed by a tractor trailer. The transmission control monitor and clutch were both replaced following the incident. However, the transmission still slips and grinds.

I purchased my 2014 Ford Focus 1/1/16. When driving at slow speeds and always if accelerating at 10mph the car jerks and sputters. I took it back to the Ford Dealer and had what they said was an adjustment due to a recall. Didn't fix anything, took it in again and the answer is its the design due to a 5 speed within an automatic transmission it has to adjust itself. This car Will NOT accelerate when a light turns red turning left and I need to get out of the way, it jerks and sputters, same problem at any stop. My concern is that if I can't accelerate to get out of the way I'M GOING TO GET HIT at a light, a stop, on the freeway. Ford told me that's the way all of them drive. This is a daily occurrence since I purchased the car. So very sorry that I purchased this car. Will never again purchase a Ford product.

My daughter is in the Navy and has been without her car for almost a year now. She was just home on leave and was going to take her newly "fixed" car back (after it had already been BACK in the shop 3 times) but it left her stranded. How is Ford getting away with not replacing these transmissions when they clearly cannot fix them? She started taking her car in to be serviced almost immediately only to be told there was nothing wrong with it. Then she all the sudden gets an extended warranty because of the faulty transmission? Ford obviously doesn't back their product and they really don't care about their consumer. They have their money so why should they?

Bought Focus late September 2014. In December 2014 had to have front wheel bearings replaced. Ford did this under warranty. Last week clutch burnt out 47,000 on the clock. Ford refuse to repair under warranty - charged me $2,500 to fix. Claim it is just wear. I have driven manuals for years and despite having the cars for over 5 years have never had a problem with clutch. Ford care were rude and after telling us it's our problem refused to take any more calls. Would like to hear from anyone else who has had similar problem.

My 2013 Ford Focus transmission is an unpredictable little monster. No problems that I noticed until about 10,000 miles when it because to shudder, jerk and "slip" just when I needed it to engage - accelerating into a merge, going from level ground to a street on a hill, passing and even in pulling out of the driveway. Until yesterday the dealer reps acknowledged the problems but now, today, the rep used the word, "Normal". Well it may be normal for this transmission but when normal is dangerous then something should be done. For example, it's normal for rattlesnakes to be poisonous, however when there is a nest of them in a school yard and a kid could get bit... Something should be done to remove the danger.

My wife and I had our son a 2012 Ford Focus which had 46000 miles on it in March 2015. Had the car for 2 weeks and had to have it towed due to transmission problem. The Ford garage had for about a month before even looking at it. The garage called and said that the clutches had been replaced and installed backwards, then a day later called back and said that the bolts were just loose and they had tightened them up.

I purchased a Ford Focus 2013, new, from the dealer 3 years ago. By far the worst vehicle I have ever owned. The radio stopped working around 50,000 - just in time for no warranty. Not only does it not work but makes loud and annoying popping sound even when the vehicle is off. Cannot afford $800 for a new radio so I have to drive with ear plugs at times. It is impossible to fix the smallest things because you cannot get behind the dashboard. Fuse box is hidden, very difficult to locate. Cannot reach the glove box comfortably and all of the items fall out due to the poor design. Oh but thanks a lot Ford for the 13 settings on my windshield wipers - that is much more important than a working radio. Oh and the transmission - shaking and shimming from day one. Screw Ford.

I bought a 2014 Ford Focus in Nov of 2013. Within months I began to have problems with the transmission just like all the others who have posted here. It is now waiting to have the third (3rd) transmission put into it. The car has less than 18,000 miles on it and has already been in the shop for this over 12 times. I finally had enough and googled Lemon Law PA (my state) and was connected with some very nice attorneys who took my case, filed the papers and are now taking care of it. I will not even have to pay them as they charge Ford for the legal fees and nothing will come out of whatever settlement I receive. If you are from my state I will gladly give you their names. If you are not then google Lemon Law (your state) and find someone who will help you to do the same. We pay huge money for our cars and we need to demand they do right by us.

Almost immediately after purchasing a used 2013 Ford Focus in 2014 I started noticing the shuddering problem when accelerating. We immediately brought it back to the dealership where they assured us it was fixed. We just had in back in a couple of months ago where they said it was fixed again. It was about a week later that the same problem has started happening again. So frustrating. Not really happy and have been a loyal Ford customer for many years.

Purchased Ford Focus hatchback 2013. It's been nothing but trouble regarding the transmission since that day. It's been in the shop I would say now multiple times for same issue. The issue is the transmission. When you slow down and accelerates it shudders, jumps and stutters and jerks. Every time I went to the shop FORD tell me the same story. First time they replaced some seals and after that it's been nothing but updating software and telling me go away now and drive it for 5k miles and it will learn how you drive. What the hell??? Learn how I drive and if someone else wants to drive what do they do?? It's now at 40k miles and was in the shop 6 months ago. They said the car was performing the way it was designed! What the hell? You mean you had designers of this junk? Very disappointed in Ford Motor Company and Ford service. I have learned my lesson and Ford has lost a customer.

I have owned Ford cars for the last 15 years, but my 2012 Ford Focus SE will be the last Ford I will ever buy. After owning a Ford Edge that had transmission problems from day one that Ford did nothing about, I looked forward to getting into a new smaller car with better gas mileage and a transmission that actually worked. I love my car but again I have transmission problems, yes Ford extended the warranty but they have their service departments put band aids on the issues until the cars are out of warranty and you're out of luck.

My 2012 Ford Focus has clutches on an 11 week back order. The car slips and decelerates to 30 MPH daily. The engine light and sometimes the red transmission failure light come on. I have an extended warranty to pay for it. I am now home bound or can take the bus, buy a bike, cab or rental car, walk until summer. The car is well maintained and has 30000 miles on it.

I purchased a used 2014 Ford Focus Hatchback in December 2014. As soon as I left the dealership I began to feel it "jump." I called and was told that was normal because of the type of engine that it was. After a few weeks I still felt that jerking motion when I would accelerate, especially during stop and go traffic. I called the Ford dealership and was told that was "normal". "The car has to get used to the way I drive?" What if someone else is driving it, that doesn't make sense to me. I was told that after a certain amount of miles it would stop, if not I could go in and the mechanic will manually reset the module.

I purchased the 2012 Ford Focus in Sept 2015. I purchased as a certified used car with 73,000.00 miles. I was charged $10,500.00 from the dealership. Within 3 days, the car wouldn't go into park. It would say "transmission failure - service now." I contacted the dealership, and they had to have the car towed to the dealership where it got a new transmission computer. 3 weeks later, the car kept beeping saying "transmission not in park" while I was in drive. I advised the dealership and brought the car in. They said they ran the car and couldn't duplicate the message, so they said there was nothing they could do. The car now shakes and shimmies like crazy when in low gear and accelerating.

We bought a 2012 used with 22,000 miles on it. Didn't notice it didn't come with cruise control. Really. Our fault. Then within about a year and a half, the black foam pieces on the rear shelf had rotted out! I have never seen that. Then we started noticing vibration at low speeds in stop and go traffic. Transmission module reprogrammed under recall. Then the transmission module had to be replaced as car would not shift and go. Thank goodness we had the 100,00 mile warranty. Then the engine control module failed just outside the warranty. $850 IIRC. I have never had a car have this much major problems. Meanwhile, my 2005 Honda Pilot just keeps humming along at 248,000 miles. Tires, brakes, OFL. Timing chain at 100,000 miles. One catalytic converter at 235,000 miles. Take a wild guess which brand will be next. Honda or Ford.

After experiencing knee pain during the 1st year of driving the car, I didn't even think to blame the console having a shape that, if you're the unfortunate leg length, eroded some tissue on my knee. I thought the pain might have been from the exercycle at the gym. At the time I was spending a considerable time in my car, driving for Uber, which keeps you more distracted than just casually driving as you don't know where you're going to turn. You have to operate the app, talk to the rider, etc. So the constant contact was not as apparent to me most of the time. But NOW, as the pain was getting worse, I realized it wasn't from the gym.

I have a 2012 Ford Focus titanium that I purchased new. This afternoon I arrived home, pulled into the driveway and turned off the engine. After turning off the engine I spent about 45 seconds in the car with the door closed gathering my things. I opened the door and stepped out and spent about another 15 seconds gathering a few more things and leashing my dog. Before I could close the door the car started making an extremely loud banging noise. It sounded like it was coming from the dash or underneath the car.

Don't listen to the lies that the 2015 models had the clutch and transmission problems corrected. Or that the electronic shifting systems on the manual transmissions jerking and shuttering are just a driving characteristics of the car. If I wanted to shutter at take off I would have kept my 96 Mustang that had the clutch going out. If it had done it at test drive I wouldn't have bought it. They are lemons folks. I'm a Ford only girl but they really screwed their customers with this one.

I have a Ford Focus 2009 2.0 and I live at Uberlandia/Minas Gerais/Brazil. It's my 4th. And LAST Ford Vehicle. On March 3rd I've taken my car to a mechanic that ordered "VIBRATION OF THE CRANKSHAFT PULLEY" and the attendant (Gileano) at Ortovel gave us a 7 working days as a SLA to arrive here at Uberlandia. On March 11th Ortovel phoned my mechanics to inform that it will take 20 days from now to arrive here at Uberlandia. I've opened a complaint at your 0800 ** and it was closed and nobody contact me. If Ford Motors applied the same attention and efforts to find a replacement item as they applied it to sell us a car, this problem would be solved.

I bought my car brand new off the lot. How I regret that day! I have had nothing but problems with shuttering, stalling, not accelerating, grinding. I have taken in for three computer downloads that each time "fixed it". NOT - it got worse. I was so frustrated with them telling me it was the way I was driving it or that is just how it drives. And when I asked if there was problems with the car they all said no!!! I will be picking it up tonight for the third time. They put in a clutch (mine was very bad). Oh and they found the main seal was leaking when they got the transmission out. He said it was a "Blessing" LOL. And would I be willing to pay the 33.00 for the seal ? NOT!! Oh and they asked that I bring back the loaner full of gas! I'm sorry did you jerks give me gas money for my four trips out there? All these problems, where are the people that are supposed to protect us from politics!! NEVER AGAIN will I get a Ford. I'm sure I will lose money on a trade in.

Like so many others, I've experienced several repairs to my vehicle in relation to the transmission. It jerks, shutters and loses gas mileage.

2013 Focus SE - Like many others here, I also had transmission problems but mine was a manual. I say "was" because I traded the car for a Toyota after it developed a random no-start issue after 41000 miles. Two Ford dealers couldn't fix the problem. Will NEVER buy another Ford product and advise everyone else to do the same.

Got a 2013 Ford Focus with just under 56000 miles and this is the third time in less than a year I've had it taken in for transmission issues. Don't buy this car until ford offers a real fix. The transmissions on these cars are junk right now.

My car jerks, acts as if it wants to stop. Now my car is in the shop because it will not accelerate, or start up. Very upset. I just bought the car last year with 26k miles and now I'm having issues.

Do not buy a Ford Focus/Fiesta/etc. The transmissions are garbage and Ford is well aware of the problem but will not help you fix it without a fight. My car has now stalled out in heavy traffic twice almost causing accidents. They want me to leave my car at the dealership (also not helpful) for five days before they even get around to looking at it and pay for a rental. This is a BRAND NEW car that I drove off the lot with 0 miles on it and it is under warranty. That company is a joke and a bunch of scam artists. I will be trading it for another vehicle ASAP.

Well I bought a 2012 Ford Focus from Hertz Car Sales, I got the car in mid October 2014. I immediately noticed that the car was shuttering and my window was not working. I returned the car right away and then was turned away. My car was still under warranty. I do not understand why I was turned away both from Ford and Hertz. I drive the car is shuttering and then drives forward by itself, the car is doesn't accelerate properly. I am scared to drive it most times. I have a car loan and am not driving a car I am paying for my own safety.

Second 2014 Focus this one brand new when I bought. Been in shop 9 weeks next week is 10 -- 2 different shops one the request shop of Ford corporate. There are 2 other ford focus 2014 with same problem. Have video of all of ours including mine. Corporate won't buy it back. It causes major electric problems. Don't buy. It's an unsafe car. These should be bought back and not sold back to customers. Corporate don't care. Ford don't care. I asked nice several times and they said no. They would trade it but it would flip me 19000 dollars. That's crazy. A payment of 875 a month even crazier.

2016 Ford Focus - You had the bright idea to put the running light button on top of the hatchback opener button. I bought this car yesterday and I always drive with my lights on. I keep hitting the hatch opener. Any fixes?

I have owned this car 11 months. It is a 2015 Ford Focus. As others have said with previous year models the transmission is ridiculous. Supposedly Ford said they fixed the transmission problems for the 2015 model and it didn't happen to my car. Ford and the dealer where I bought it offer no solution. The dealer I'm taking it to soon to see if they can do anything with the shuddering, jerking, etc. said that the dealer selling this car should have informed me. They didn't and therefore now I am dealing with a vehicle that is dangerous. A couple times after starting from a stop, it almost just came to a stop despite my foot on the gas pedal, both times I thought I was getting rear ended. The dealer I'm taking it to says they will do their best to "make it better" but the reality is, this crap transmission is what it is. Someone wanted to know why there hasn't been a class action suit against Ford.. That is also my thought.

I bought a new Focus in July 2014 from Midtown Ford in Winnipeg, MB. It didn't take long for the transmission to begin to shudder. This is a serious safety problem!! When driving I have to be so cautious because I never now if it will fail and not move. This has happened while turning across traffic narrowly avoiding an accident by good skill of the other driver. My car has been in for a fix twice and now they tell me it can take months to get the new clutches. I too have a worthless car and still paying for it. I don't think these cars should be allowed on the road. People are going to be killed and Ford better be ready for the repercussions.

We own a 2008 SES with no issue so we thought how about another one?? Here's my story: Salesman wanted me to look at the 2014 in the dark, this thing had dents, scratches, they said they would come out, they did. We test drove it on a wet night, I thought I just hit a wet area on road. Salesman said nothing of tranny and how it operates, as we took it home the next night it would slip, very noticeable. We called they said "bring it in." The service writer said "yes there are issues with all of these." I about flipped. They knew all the time... ALL THE TIME. I wanted my money back, they said I could pick out another. So we looked at a 2015. Going to see if bank would do a switch over. I'm a smart guy. If the salesman would have told me about different tranny, I would have looked into it better. We have bought 2 cars from this dealership... NO MORE FORDS. GOING TO GET A HORSE.

I have been getting my transmission repaired since May of 2014 after I bought it new in March 2014. I have had my transmission repaired four times, and it still does the stuttering. I was told that's the behavior of the transmission, but there has been a repair every time I have taken my car to the service department? I sent my letter to the corporate office requesting a buyback of my vehicle, but had no success. Each state has different stipulations to when a car is considered a lemon, so Google Lemon Law for your state. I am now waiting on a response from the attorney general's office about my consumer complaint claim against Ford Motors.

We bought our teenage daughter a 2012 Focus one month ago. It had a little over 100,000 miles on it. The first time she filled it up with gas she packed it out, but the gas hand only read three-quarters of a tank and never went beyond that. She noticed that the gas hand would fluctuate a good bit. We took it to the dealer where we bought it (not a Ford dealership). They looked at it and said since it has a capless gas tank that it cannot be packed out with gas and to only fill it to the point that the gas pump clicks. Okay, fine. We did that with the next fill up and the very same thing happened again. Two weeks after this, the car stalls on her in the middle of a very busy intersection. The car registered a half tank of gas so we didn't know what the problem was. This time, we took it to the Ford dealership. Come to find out it broke down because it had no gas.

2014 Ford Focus - Shuddering when accelerating since about 20,000 miles. Dealer reset module. Everything was much better but only for a short while, then got much worse. Dealer replaced clutch at 25,000 miles. 38,000 miles and shudder is back. :(

My dad and I purchased a 2014 Ford Focus for my 16-year old daughter from AutoNation, Gulf Freeway, Houston and immediately noticed the hesitation in acceleration, the shuttering, the "dead spot" in the accelerator. We got the first recall notice on the fuel pump, was told by (and still getting the run around) that the fuel pump recall fix kit was unavailable. I asked that the fuel pump be replaced and was flat refused that option by Auto Nation Gulf Freeway, Houston, Texas.

So many are having transmission problems with these cars. How can we start a class action suit. I've only had my car for a year, it's been in shop twice already. There's no public transportation for me to get to work so I'm on the verge of losing my job.

I can spend the remainder of my day regurgitating all the issues those that have preceded me have detailed or say this. I purchased the 2012 Ford Focus Titanium (with everything). It's a great car on the inside and the engine for a 4 cylinder kicks @$$. Since 2012 it has had MAJOR repair or replacement (not just software updates x3) 4 times... That's right 4 major transmission issues, 1 new transmission and several rebuilds. This transmission issue will ensure I NEVER BUY A FORD AGAIN!!!

Ford Focus nothing but problems. The transmission stalls and stutters. Ford says they put a manual transmission with no clutch in the car. This car is dangerous and should be fixed. Ford has no fix for this.

Just like so many thousands, or many more, have wrote on dozens of websites, including this one, I, too, have a Focus with major transmission issues. I bought my 2013 Focus w/ 27,000 miles on it this past summer, Aug 2015. Seemed like a great car, little more than I wanted to spend but it was the Titanium version, which is loaded with amenities, and after trading in my 2003 Mazda Protege because of widespread frame rust and one of the rear springs and strut had broken due to the rust, I had to limp the car to the nearest dealership.

I just put my 2012 Ford Focus in the shop due to "intermittent symptoms of loss of transmission engagement while driving, no-start, or a lack of power". The dealer just called and stated "yes, that is the problem, but also the clutch at a cost of $2295.00." Oh yes, there is a warranty at 100k but I have 103k. Yep 3k more than the warranty. I have had problems with this car since 10k miles. It has been reprogrammed 2x and I have brought it in 2 other times and stated it has a rattling noise at switching gears at 10-20 mph and then at 55 mph. It still shuddered but not as often. Per the service manager "this is normal in these cars". I have the paperwork. As I stated to the service manager today, the clutch would not have gone bad at 103k miles if all this time it was not having problem shifting which wore out the clutch. She said "yes, but Ford considers the computer program (below) warranty different than clutch problem."

I have a 2012 Ford Focus SE that my father gave me when he moved out of town. During his driving it, mainly highway miles, he put over 120K miles on it with no trouble. NOW that I have it I have replaced the TCM module 2 months ago and 3K miles later... today receive a "transmission overheating" error. Of course when calling the dealer who happily took over $1000 to fix the TCM they tell me they can't confirm that the same problem is causing this problem. Three days ago the car wouldn't go into reverse, and still won't, all before the "overheating" warning. I am at a loss for what to do since it seems Ford is well aware of these issues and does NOTHING about it. Obviously the dealer would to "service" my car again, I just wonder if they have a "boneyard" for it when I can't afford the repairs.

So, after having only owned Toyota Corollas previously, I decided to reward Ford with my business because I could see they were doing some innovative things with cars and trying to make American cars competitive again. I did my research and at the time, the Ford Focus was getting good reviews from various car rating sources. I went to the lot, and really like the body style of the Focus. I drove it and didn't feel anything out of the ordinary. But once I really started driving it, I began to feel the same issues so many others have complained about: a grinding noise, a shudder on acceleration from a stop, and then it started to sound like it wasn't really getting in gear when I would try to accelerate. My RPMs would spike but no pickup.

I bought a new 2014 Ford Focus in October of 2013. Within 3 months, I started having the same problems that are already well documented (shuddering, slow acceleration and not being able to find the right "gear"). I took it to the dealership twice to have the computer reprogrammed, both of which helped for about a week. Finally, after the third trip to the dealership they told me I needed a new clutch. The clutch was on back order for two months! With all of these problems, I and many others, feel the car is not safe to drive (peruse the internet for numerous stories to support this claim). When I told the service manager at my dealership about my disappointment that I had to wait another two months to continue to drive an unsafe car, he laughed. Just the reaction I wanted! Now I feel better!

2013 was a big year for me. I graduated from University and moved to North Jersey to begin an amazing career. I needed a new car and wanted to ensure I supported an American company. I had respect for Ford as it was a well known brand that is even in US history books. I was leaving my family in North Carolina and needed a new dependable car, so I wouldn't have to worry about transportation in a state without immediate family. Therefore I bought a brand new 2013 Ford Focus. I write to you today to express my extreme disappoint in the product I purchased. In the past several months I have had to have my car serviced over 5 times without any resolution to the problems. Each time, the check engine light has turned on less than 3 days after Ford services and returns the vehicle to me.

My husband bought me a new 2012 Ford Focus New Hub Seal at 3 months... New clutch at 7 months... 2nd clutch at 1.6 years... Car still shudder no matter how many clutches they replaced. When I complained they said need new tires at 1.6 years. Finally they says is still shuddering after complaining. Now getting a 3rd clutch. Car will NOT go when you pull out at times. It shudder so bad that you can't accelerate properly. So unsafe... so very unsafe... New clutch is back ordered 2 months. No car for Christmas, work, taking care of kids. Ford knows these cars are lemons and no one. Ford or dealer will not accept any responsibility. Only way out is to start over with another car and eat all equity because depreciates so rapidly.

We purchase our Ford Focus in Sept 2014. We dropped the car off in August 2015 for normal annual maintenance. At that time we complained of some "rough" shifting. At that point it was explained to us that the transmission not an Automatic that we were used to and that it was more of Standard Transmission that a computer was shifting. The service department said that they completed a software update that should help with shifting and we should be all set. Fast to the last week in Nov, we drop the car off again because now not only is it rough, but it also is not getting in out of gears when it should. We are told that we have a bad clutch and that the part is on back order for a month. Our car clutch was replaced prior to the time frame that was initially laid out, but now we are concerned that we have a car that will eat through clutches and is ultimately not safe to drive.

Three months ago I purchased two used 2012 Ford Focuses from a local dealer. One for myself and one for my daughter you just received her license. A little over a month of owning them the back driver-side door on my daughter's car failed to latch and would not close. I took it to the dealer to have it fixed. The part was back-ordered and I was without a car for two weeks. A little over a month later my daughter was turning onto a busy street when the driver door flew wide open. It is currently in the shop being repaired. I will give this credit to the dealer. They offered to cover $250 of the $550 bill of the first door. I am not sure what they will do with this new door if anything. I have absolutely no confidence in the other two doors, which means I have no confidence in my daughter's safety in the vehicle. My question is, why have these door latches not been recalled? They have recalled them on the Fiesta, the Fusion and one Lincoln vehicle.

I purchased a 2013 Focus in Feb 2013, two months after my purchase my wife started complaining about the shifting of the transmission. Upon her visit To Hollingsworth Ford in Baton Rouge, La. she was told that the control module needed to be updated and that the shudder in the shifting was normal. The update seemed to be a short term fix because it started happening again. So when I took the car in for the oil change I spoke with the service writer about the issue again and I was told that the car had to learn our driving habits as well as there was a service bulletin out on the car for the oil seals and the control module. I asked to schedule a time to bring it in to have work done and was told that they would repair it when it became a bigger issue.

I purchased a 2013 Ford Focus for my daughter. At 16,000 miles it has a bad clutch, jerks, and part five weeks on order dealer says it's safe to drive at Belford but I doubt it. Now my 2015 Ford Focus with 5000 miles and not even my first oil change transmission failure on the highway today, I am so upset. So my four-day weekend on Thanksgiving I have to deal with car problems rather than go to California to visit friends. Shelling out almost $800 a month on two car payments and this is what I'm dealing with.

I bought my 2012 Ford Focus with 6 miles on it. After the first month I started to notice the engine shudder while driving. The cars feel as if it is going to stall while driving. I have been dealing with this problem for over 3 years. The transmission on this car is terrible. I took it to four different dealers to be fixed and they all told me the same thing; that there was nothing wrong with the car, and that it was my driving that was the problem. I also notice 3 months after purchase that my cruise control stopped working. It would not even turn on. It was finally replaced after multiple attempts to get Ford to fix the problem.

I have a 2012 Focus with 32,000 miles on it now. It has already had the clutch replaced at 20,000 miles and now it's back to doing crazy uncontrollable things, have to take it back to Ford. What a disappointment! I hate driving this thing.

I bought a brand new 2012 Focus SE and in the first six months it was in the shop due to the shudder in the transmission, which I found out later was the "upgraded" clutch. The car would shake so bad that I thought the transmission was coming out! The car now has been in the shop either to "reprogram" the transmission, clean the clutch and change the seals or replace the clutch all together. It is right now in the shop for a new clutch but I have to go and pick it up until they are able to receive the new clutch from Ford! Guess what... The clutch is on BACK ORDER!!!

Bought a 2014 Ford Focus with only 26,000 miles on it. The transmission is JUNK. Do not buy the 2014 Ford Focus. Took it to the dealership and they say it needs a new clutch. How can an automatic car with only 26000 miles on it need a new clutch? As I search around on the internet I see this is a widespread problem with the newer Focus's. Shame on Ford for trying to save a buck in changing the transmissions. I had a 2006 Focus and I put 147,000 miles on with never a problem. Why change a good thing??? Because some nitwit engineers sit around a table and try to come up with new ideas to save a couple of dollars and charge us a fortune on cars and repairs. No more Fords for me.

I got my 2011 Focus Certified Pre-Owned. It shudders and RPMs drop dangerously low while stopped so much that the car has stalled twice now. Luckily it starts right back up but I am always very nervous it won't. Spoke to my dealership that sold it to me and they said it's a common issue. The Automator goes out. It's a manual transmission apparently with an Automator on it to shift through the gears. I've gotten a trans flush to no avail.

I am 72 years old. I needed to obtain a new car. I wanted a safe and reliable auto, so I did not have to worry and stress about breaking down and safety issues. I went to Wayne Akers Ford in West Palm Beach, FL. I decided to go with Ford Motor Company, because I wanted to buy an American car, and I appreciated the fact that Ford did not need a bailout, when all others did. I thought they showed integrity by standing tall in harsh economic times. I ended up leasing a 2014 Ford Focus.

Just purchased a Pre-Certified 2013 Ford Focus SE, 32k miles, automatic transmission. On acceleration, car sputters. Doesn't feel like transmission, rather, electronic controls that seem to be off. Also, I have a rather steep driveway. I was surprised when in drive facing uphill while pushing gently on gas to idle the car up the hill, the exact opposite happened. I starting rolling backwards. Rather dangerous. I have an appointment with the dealership but from what I have heard, this may not be good.

2008 Ford Focus 99 problems and there's always another one! In my 25 yr car career this has been the worse car by Far I have ever purchased! This car has more problems than a Dancer has moves, rear suspension sags tire cupping, Five sets in 5 yrs. That's 10,000 a yr tire wear on 40,000 mile tires. That is ridiculous. Motor mounts & trany mount 2 times 3 days after I bought it should of left it there, vibration at any MPH worse at high speeds, idol jumps in drive, jerks forward, key stuck in ignition, front end a mess, new rack, CV joint boot makes popping noise when backing up, turning, various alignments, bounces over 45 and new struts and shocks twice, inner outer tie rods. Never had the recalls on the air bags done or headlamps. Air conditioner went and fan assembly doesn't cycle.

Took my 2012 Focus back to dealer at the end of 2013. I was done with the repairs (2nd clutch needed) and the awful and dangerous driving experiences. Stupidly, I allowed the young man tell me that the transmission issues were fixed in the 2014 model, so I took a loss and got into a 2014 for 50 bucks a month more (all together now... SUCKER!!!). So now owning the 2014, I've had to get an a/c repair (that still isn't fixed well) and two weeks ago after dealing with the shutter problem for a couple months and finding out there was a service bulletin on it, voila! A new clutch assembly is put in. Well now I know the rest of the story... A call to corporate got me a buyback inquiry, can't wait to see how this does. Hopeful that Ford is beginning to see a problem here and attorneys in line.

Purchase a vehicle in August with 27 miles on it. It was my first new car in 10 years and I was excited to drive it. Now the car is 3 months old and shudders at low speeds in reverse and acceleration from a stop. I've already had it in once for a programming update to fix the problem but they say it's "just the way the car drives." Problem is the shuddering is getting worse, my passengers are asking what's wrong with the car. The car has less than 2500 miles now and I'm afraid I just bought myself a whole lot of problems. Will call the dealer and see what they can do.

I have read many comments about the car either accelerating while nearly stopped, or hesitating when you step in the gas. I bought my hatchback Focus in December 2011. The problem returns every year. Five times now I have had the clutch replaced... And it is an automatic car... I first bought a Ford Focus wagon in 2001. Then a second one in 2007. I was a fan... But never again. The car is a terrible design, tires cost a fortune and are noisy, paint peeling on hatchback door, so seriously? Time to move on to another make.

I was inches away from being involved in a serious car accident today (November 6th, 2015) on Highway 403 towards Brantford at approx. 5:25pm. My name is Josh ** and I own a 2015 Ford Focus FSE (purchased new in Ontario in September 2015). My vehicle was manufactured at Ford's Michigan plant, with equipped transmission parts found in virtually every Ford Focus sold worldwide manufactured in Mexico at Ford part supplier Getrag's plant.

So I bought my 2013 Ford Focus from Serramonte Ford in Daly City back in April 2015. The car was used and had about 43,000 miles. When I test drove it the salesman told me the jolting was part of this "cool new design" for the automatic transmission. I thought it was whatever so I got the car because it was on sale for the weekend. After about a month, I started feeling the jolts and the sputtering and it just didn't feel right to me. The car should still be new, technically. Back in September I received a notice for a recall so I needed to take it in for a software update. Then they let me know that I needed to get the clutch changed. So I got it changed and literally 20 minutes after picking it up from being FIXED, my transmission goes out! I really don't like this new update. It's a piece of **!

Purchased a 2012 Ford Focus... new. Three years later I'm still fighting to have this car repaired. It is well known that the dual clutch on these vehicles are faulty yet Ford has no solutions to repair the problems. I'm now waiting on a third clutch at 48000 km! Numerous updates have been done and told the problem is now fixed only to end back up in the shop again. The car loses acceleration, shudders and grinds, and Ford doesn't seem to care at all the risk involved in driving these lemon cars. I've been told now that possibly Jan. 2016 a part might be ready! There are no such parts that anyone knows of. I've been told by several dealerships to cut my losses and get rid of the car!

I have had my car in several times with Recall Issues. Recently I had it in for the Transmission Shudder. My car was jerking forward and feeling like it was going to stall. I thought this was an automatic vehicle but it has the Select Shift which I never use. Recently my Key fob, when I would lock my car, it usually would make a beep sound, it didn't. Then my panic button on the key wouldn't make the alarm go off, the lights would come on, but no sound. I checked my horn and it wouldn't work. I looked up online and someone said something about low battery. I pushed the information button and it said low battery. I went to A auto parts store and the battery voltage was 12.39 and the ccu was 573, but should have been 590.

Since I have purchased my 2014 Ford Focus I have had the transmission gasket fail, many reprogrammings on the transmission, and then the clutch replaced on the hybrid transmission. The car only 30k miles, it is scary to drive still! It over revs, shifts seemingly when it wants to, and will sometimes not accelerate right away and then over accelerate! Truly a horrible car. I have contacted the dealer Penske Ford in La Mesa, California to ask for help, no response yet. DO NOT BUY THIS CAR!

I bought the car from a Hyundai dealer. 2 hours into ownership making a left turn, the car started to shudder and shake. The longer I drove it the worse it got. Took it back to Hyundai dealer. He took it to Ford. After their master tech verified my complaints of dangerous and unsafe, Ford said they couldn't fix it. Parts are on back order 2 month wait. I will not drive this car. Hyundai is now working on a replacement vehicle.

Just bought a 2015 Focus in May and the transmission is already hesitating. I brought it to the dealer and cpulsing find what's wrong with it after having for three days. Completely disappointed and regret buying a Ford.

My step dad bought me a brand new never been drove besides off the truck 2014 ford focus. As soon as we got it home, it began to make a funny grinding sound I called ford who said it was normal for the car to grind going from first to second gear because of the automatic/ manual transmission. I thought I didn't need any more answers but as I have had my car for almost two years now the grinding is so much worse and it jerks when I go to take off it stalls and just makes me feel like its extremely unsafe to drive. I took it back to ford July where one the service men told me it was my transmission seals that they were all leaking and that was causing the grinding sound. Then when I took it in and left it there the said it would take a couple hrs well I went out of town for the day came back and they hadn't touched my car. The service man then proceeded to tell me that he didn't have me scheduled so they didn't work on my car.

I have a 2014 Ford Focus in the shop with transmission issues. I am scared to drive it. It is jerking and having trouble accelerating, I feel like it is dangerous to me at intersections. Dealership said I need new transmission clutches, but the parts are on National back-order!! No surprise here, since it is now well known that this car has a SERIOUS transmission issue. They said I have to wait, nothing they can do to help me, even though I don't feel car is safe to drive. I don't know when it will be fixed, and they said I have to come pick it up. I would love to join in on a class action lawsuit. I don't know what my next recourse is, as I don't want to risk my life commuting to work everyday!!! Disappointed that the Ford Regional CSM said nothing they can do to help!!?? Will NEVER buy a FORD vehicle again if this is how concerned they are about thousands of customer's safety!!!

I bought a 2014 Ford Focus not knowing ANY OF THESE TRANS ISSUES!! About 6 months after I bought it (brand new) I started noticing the surging and almost stalling. I have less than 20 thousand miles on it now and the jerking forward is so bad I actually thought someone had rear-ended me the other day!! I have been told by Ford that my car is within specs and it's "supposed" to do that!! My god if mine's IN SPECS I would hate to see OUT OF SPECS!!!

We are having the same problem as most people below. We bought a 2014 Ford Focus from Fremont Ford in California. The car went through Fords 172-point inspection and was Ford Certified. The car had 30,000 miles on it. We noticed a very slight shuttering during the test drive but the salesman said it was normal for this car. We ended up buying the car and within days, the shuttering got worse. It's gotten worse progressively since then. We've had the car for a 4 months now. And the shuttering and jerkiness continues to get worse. We recently took the car to another dealer and they said the clutch needs to be replaced. They also said the shuttering will never fully go away. With so many consistent complaints, it's surprising that Ford hasn't done anything more substantial to address this issue.

I have now had this car in for the 4th time and needless to say it's still not fixed. I am going to get killed driving this car from Indiana to Illinois for work. I can't even get out of my own way on the expressway. I see that there are many others with the same shuttering and stalling issues I have been having. I guess other than finding another car and taking a loss Ford really doesn't care. Is anyone aware of the Lemon Laws in Illinois? I would like to try to get rid of this piece of junk somehow.

Here we go again. My 09 Focus is not starting again. It's the weekend so can't talk to the shop. I don't think they know what they are doing. Or they know the problem & don't want to fix it!

This is new accident that occurred. This car was purchased and driving home started losing power, shifting hard, not accelerating, jerking, the transmission seems to want to fall apart, shuttering, banging. I was almost hit when the power cut out on highway. Then when I get in city, the transmission again lost power, and I was almost hit, car had to swerve, then jolted and skipped in intersection. I immediately took it to Ford dealer, they said it was normal and were extremely rude and negative. I took it to a second ford dealer and they informed me that there were open recalls and they reprogrammed the transmission and that the vehicle needed new clutches. They said they will order and it could take several months. The reprogramming made the vehicle significantly worse. Unsafe. I contacted the dealer again, they said it was nothing they could do until they get the part. I contacted Ford manufacture. They informed me they will contact the dealer.

Purchased a 2013 Ford Focus back in April, it had 38,000 miles on it, and about July the transmission started to slip and make grinding noises on takeoff. Contacted a dealer and set a service appointment which took three weeks. When it finally got in the shop and I picked it up later that day, I was told that it needed a software update and a new clutch which was not in stock and will call when available. After over two months a call to return, but wrong parts. Got to wait a bit more, maybe another two months! REALLY! You sold me a car knowing this was a major problem.

I have a 2012 Focus. All the problems others have described I have also experienced. The first time I bought the car in they replaced the clutch system and they had the car for 2 weeks. Luckily they rented me a car for that time. Soon after the problem of shuddering began again. Since that time I've had the car in 3 more times for them to tell me it was fixed. I never had the problem of the car shutting off but the shuddering was scary and dangerous. I wonder when Ford will be sued for someone's accident because of this problem. Mine was leased and today I am turning it in early and leasing an Escape. I hope it doesn't' have the same problem.

Just like others who have shared their experiences, I purchased my 2012 Ford Focus 1yr 1m ago. Since then, I have brought it in for repairs 3x for shuttering during acceleration, idling and jumping forward. The first time, dealership told me that it was normal because of their new 2 clutch transmission shifting gears. Second time, car did not start and they replaced transmission. This last time, it is happening again. Now I have to wait 8-10 wks for a "clutch kit". I asked dealership, not sure how a car is safe, when a piece of a clutch is broken/failed? I had to return rental car since they declined paying for any more days. Dealership said, "It is safe to drive." That is what Ford told them. This car was supposed to be for my son. No way that will happen now. These cars are unsafe/unreliable and wish I would've known.

I bought a 2014 Ford Focus October 14 2014. The make date was October 11 2014. So I got the car 3 days after it was manufactured. The night I took it home my boyfriend drive it and told me something was wrong with the way my car was shifting and that my rpm should not be jumping back and forth. I didn't think anything of it because it was new, so I was like it just needs to be broken in. March 2015, I pulled off from the red light of a huge intersection and my car would not speed up and it began to jerk and came to a complete stop and then turned off in the middle of the road. I got it to turn back on and pulled into a driveway off the street. My car wouldn't go in reverse and it kept saying transmission fault. I took it to ford that night and left it there for about 3 days. They said that the computer module needed to be replaced so they did that and gave it back to me.

I am having major issues with my 2014 Ford Focus just weeks after driving my car off of the lot. I am having issues with my car. It is an automatic with the built in manual transmission. I have been seeing reviews from others with the same problems. My car is very unsafe and jolts forward - feels like it is about to stall when I am going through an intersection which almost causes an accident. It is very loud and clunky. It sounds like it was built in the 70s. Every person that gets in my car asks me what is wrong with it and how unsafe it is etc.

I bought my 2014 Ford Focus with 40,000 miles on it. Right away the shuddering became obvious (actually it happened on the test drive and the Enterprise salesman assured us it was the cool "double clutch" design). I took the car back within the first week and the clutch was replaced. It did improve the drive but I continue to not be sure of the strange 1st to 2nd transmission experience. I've had several mechanics drive the car and they all feel exactly what I do and think there is a transmission problem. I have only owned it less than two months and would participate in an action regarding this car.

I purchased my 2012 Ford Focus SEL a year in November of this year. As we speak it is at the service department at Steven's Ford needing a new clutch and 3 parts broken in the transmission. This is my third incident in 11 months. It has had an engine, transmission and clutch problem. Steven Ford is telling me I am responsible for paying for the parts $605 to fix my car. Within the first month my clutch needed to be rebuilt. I had a loaner for almost 3 weeks because the clutch had to be rebuilt at the manufacturer. My son was driving the car on the highway with my 19 month old grandson and the car starting losing power. I am disgusted and angry. I feel as though I have been taken advantage and do not feel I am responsible for paying for the parts.

I am Not a HAPPY CAMPER. I bought my 2013 ford focus in September of 2014. It has been in the shop more than I have driven it. When are you ford dealerships going to give us a buyback? This is getting really annoying. As I write this, my car is in the shop here at Mike Fitzgerald Ford in Newnan, Georgia. 770 502-3673. Call Charlie, he will tell you it has been in the shop more than I have had it. It's a disgrace. I'm paying on a piece of **, I can't even drive. Ya'll need to fix this problem. Makes me sick.

The transmission is failing after only 15,000 miles. It shudders, surges, and grinds. It is appalling. The dealer is going to replace the clutch shaft which they claim will solve the trouble but I am unconvinced. I do not buy a new car to risk being broken down somewhere on the highway. I see that there is a lawsuit against Ford for the same issue for previous year models. That makes me even more incredulous that they would continue to install this lousy transmission. I want a recall and a total replacement.

I bought a certified pre-owned 2013 Focus with 39K miles. After a few weeks, I noticed hesitation and shuddering of the transmission. I went to the dealer and they gave me an informational handout about the characteristics of the transmission. I thought it was a crappy excuse, but I accepted it. After I signed up with Carfax, I found out that there was a recall notice for the transmission. I called the Ford dealer and the service rep said don't do anything until it starts to make noise. Funny how it happened, the next day, the clanking noise started. Over time, I learned to drive the car with a soft touch, so to speak. In stop and go traffic, it really sucks... lurching, almost stalling, and noisy. A few time I got a warning that the transmission was overheating and to stop, happened a few times. It hasn't really been as bad as some of the stories I've read.

I have a 2014 Ford Focus. I bought it in March and it had 33 miles on it. I'm having all of the same issues everyone else is! Shuttering, not accelerating and almost being hit in an intersection multiple times, jerking etc... That sales guy knew of the issues but had no problem selling it to me! I got it at Ray Skillman Ford in Greenwood, Indiana. I had it in for service about a month ago. They said that the car had to present the issue while in their possession before Ford will let them do anything. So they finally got it to act up and they replaced the clutch but could not make any promises about the performance of the car.

I purchased a 2014 Ford Focus and after 2,000 miles the car began shuddering and stalling on acceleration and the car actually lost power while driving at 35 mph. I was almost rear ended after it stalled out after turning a corner and thank goodness, the car behind me was able to miss me and not get in an accident himself. Would have been my fault according to the insurance company. Then to make matters worse, the car completely shut off while driving. Limited steering and the brakes were not responsive and I just coasted to the side of the road. What if I had been going 70 mph on the Interstate?! The shuddering upon acceleration was excessive. At this point, the car had been in for this bogus transmission reprogram/recall twice and it didn't do anything. The plan was to replace my clutch and TCM and I had to wait for 3 weeks for the parts.

I purchased a 2012 Ford Focus two years ago from a dealer and was told that the car was in great working condition. Within weeks the transmission began to slip and the electrical system began to fail. Over the next two years I took my vehicle into the Ford dealer a close total of 20 times. They made over five attempts to fix the vehicle all in which failed. Then they began to tell me that nothing was wrong with the car even though they put in writing that there was a problem numerous times.

I wish I had researched my 2014 Focus before making a purchase. Took my car in today for the second time in less than a year. Has less than 18,000 miles and this is the second clutch replacement! Not only was I super upset by this major inconvenience, but I'm disturbed by the safety factor. I drive this car with my 15 month old. Worse thing about today's visit? They basically told me that they need to teach me a lesson in driving an automatic car because it's likely my fault that it happens. I've been driving for 20 years and never had an issue with a transmission. I have a warranty, great... What about the fee for my time? What about my safety and my families safety? Take accountability and fix the issue, Ford, or allow people to upgrade to a more reliable model.

I keep taking a Ford Focus car back that I purchased from Greenway Ford and Greenway Ford will not fix it. They lie about it and say that the transmission is supposed to drive like it is. I am actually scared to drive this car - it is unsafe. Ford knows of this issue and is still sold me the car, I purchased mine 3 months ago. After the car has been driving for about 1/2 hour to a hour the car begins to lurch forward, roll backwards, the transmission slips and I lose power at times. I have had a couple close calls just trying to get out of intersections. If anyone else has had issues with their Ford Focus around build 2012 I would like to know. Maybe we can get together. All I want is a new transmission.

2013 Ford Focus SE: I received a letter (September 2015) from Ford stating that I needed to bring my 2013 Ford Focus in for TCM repairs. The Ford had been exhibiting issues such as hesitation, jerking while shifting, complete loss of power even when the accelerator pressed to the floor, and on several occasions it wouldn't start. So we dropped the Focus off at Gwinnett Place Ford in Duluth, GA. Two days later the service advisor called to say that the TCM couldn't be replaced until the battery was replaced. They said the battery wasn't strong enough to perform the work and that I would have to purchase a new one for $129.00! I am guessing that the car battery was weaker due to having to crank the car for 10-15 mins at a time multiple times (because of the issue with the TCM)!! Do I have a leg to stand on regarding the battery? Heck we were almost killed on more than one occasion when the car lost all power on the road...

I took my 2013 Ford Focus in for the transmission. They gave me a paper about these transmission. And told me not to babe it. A car was coming at a light and I had plenty of time to go but I had to put the pedal all the way down before I could get the car to go. This car is going to kill me or someone. Hope they do something soon.

2014 Ford Focus Hatchback - I bought a new Ford Focus that is covered by a manufacturers warranty. It shudders under even light acceleration when shifting from 1st to 2nd gear. This happens for example, every time a light turns green. Another example would be when I'm pulling out into traffic, expecting my car to accelerate. Harold Zeigler Ford dealership in Kalamazoo, MI has said that this is "normal, and within Ford's tolerance". They told me that this cannot be fixed, as this is a different kind of transmission and is designed to function like this. The car has 17,000 miles.

I bought a brand new, red 2014 Ford Focus SE this early April 2015. It had 22 miles on it when I purchased it. Anyway, now it's a vehicle from hell. The gas pedal gets stuck when I try to accelerate at any speed and when I put my foot on the gas pedal the car shakes. I've been in for service over 3x. I took it the Elder Ford dealership and they it's the transmission programming. Smh. Also, the a/c sucks. It doesn't blow out cold. And it's an part from under the front passenger side under the seat that is just sitting there like they forgot to finish building the car. I feel like I got a lemon. I really want my money back or get another Ford Focus with less problems.

My husband and I bought a 2014 Ford Focus 5 days ago. When I went on this website I was shocked to find out about the transmission issues because our vehicle did it on the first day!! We bought used with 36,500 miles and still under the factory warranty. Currently waiting for a callback from the dealership to address this issue. Hopefully this will be recognized quickly. My husband is using as a commuter car and we cannot have an unreliable vehicle.

I'm having the same issues as everyone else. I'm lucky that I have not been killed by this car. It shudders so bad and since I bought the car have had it at the dealer at least 8 times. My transmission makes a clunking noise but the dealer can't hear it. Really, but I can. I just had the car die out and not start with my three kids 80 miles from home and Ford made me pay the tow truck!! That was fun over 240.00 later. We do need to file a class action lawsuit.

Bought a new Ford 2012 Focus. Right off the lot it shook, grind shuttered... and the dealer said that it is the characteristic of the car. Ford then has a recall to fix software. The car has never ran correctly from day 1. I took the car in over 10 times in 18 months. Ford would not replace the car and only offer an extended warranty. Now at 45,000 miles, the car quits during mid speed. I've almost crashed 3xs in one week! Ford is a crook and a liar. RIPPING THE CUSTOMERS OFF! I'll NEVER BUY FORD AGAIN! Don't waste your money.

What a joke Ford is. Transmission is the worst I have seen. Stay away from Ford. They won't stand behind their junk. See you in court. I refuse to see my hard working money go to waste. Been in the shop 5 times for the same transmission problem. They say that's normal. Slipping won't go. Sometimes almost killed me. Pulled out in traffic, wouldn’t go. Big truck had to run off the road to miss me. Now my insurance has to pay for that truck.

I purchased my 2012 Ford Focus SEL April 2014 certified used with 17,000 miles. Sadly not long after purchasing the car it was driving funny so I took it into the shop and my clutch needed replaced so they did so. Again not long after it was making a grinding noise under the hood so I took it in. Needed an AC unit replaced. Took it in for first oil change and they had to replace the water pump and control arms. My navigation and stereo has been reset. I don't know how many times because it acts up and I've been told it's just the way it is. Also to this day with only 46,000 miles, I have this annoying vibrating noise under the hood that goes away when you hit the gas so only at idle. Also I'm on #5 clutch replacement as of today. The dealership has treated me with uttermost respect and always fixes the issue for it seems 7k miles. I'm extremely annoyed with this ongoing issue as it's caused so much stress. I would trade it in but honestly I'd have to take an $8,000 hit because its worth isn't what I owe.

Bought a new 2014 Ford Focus for my teenage daughter and soon told them of the shuddering and lunging transmission. I have had it back to the dealer 5 times and I finally looked this issue up online to find that it is systemic and we now need to file a class action suit. Know that this is a danger and no one will buy this car from you. You will lose a lot of value in trying to resell. I bought a new 2015 Fusion and I love it and it works and runs great!!!

2012 Ford Focus: Transmission spins - no power to wheels. November 2014. Taken to shop - told it was "fixed". Same problem August 2015 - luckily no accident traveling downtown - suddenly spinning transmission and no power to wheels. FIXED again I'm told at Serramonte Ford. September 22nd 2015 - TODAY happened again in intersection - able to roll across to parking spot. Wonder how many people have to die to make it more than standard "COST OF DOING BUSINESS"? Thinking of having a great CARBEQUE and burning it on TV. UNSAFE.

Purchased a 2013 Focus while looking for good gas mileage and I presumed durability. Wrong. I drive for a living, and do put on a lot of miles (highway). However my experience has lead me to believe that Ford has no repair for this vehicle, nor a desire to make it right for those that are experiencing the shudder issue. Mine started 2 months after I bought the car 6/13. It was programmed and I was assured that was the fix.10/13 I am back in and they said clutches were bad, they'd have to replace. While the transmission was out, they called and said a rear main seal was leaking on the engine and that too would have to be replaced. I get the car back and it seemed better, but not right. I ran with it until the shudder became so bad that I had to return to the dealer 9/14. Programmed once again. Nothing positive.

If you own this car, it will be in and out of the shop for transmission issues. The worst part is that all Ford will do is try to convince you it's all normal and that it never will drive like an automatic, as it isn't an automatic. Well I have news for you Ford, I have owned other cars with "DCT" gearboxes and none of them have this issue. Simply put, you just did a really bad job on it and refuse to fix your mistake. I have had my transmission control module replaced 2 times, I have brought the car into the shop a handful more for the jerkiness, shaking and jolting issues of the transmission. They have replaced the clutches and fixed the seals but the issues persist. I am quite convinced there simply is no fix and Ford is refusing to fix the cars or replace them, just prolong their life with their so called fixed. If you own this car, sell it before you are stuck with the bills.

Same story here, purchased my Focus 2013 and I can honestly say that I have made the worst decision so far in life. I don't even know where to start: Car is keep shaking like crazy and when I open the back windows the entire back of the car jumping like in one of those 90's hip hop music videos. Worst part when you find yourself in traffic at rush hour and the engine start to accelerate (very scary), light engine come up (fun begins) and you forced to pull over and wait for a tow truck to come lift this piece of crap back to the service just to get the same answer TRANSMISSION problem. I've noticed that car was shaking from beginning and I asked the sales people if it is something wrong with the car or I'm not used with the car, they reply that the car have to get use with my driving habit like this vehicle is a person. LOL. I'm very upset and definitely not going with Ford again.

I was appalled to see all the complaints and issues with the Ford Focus yet relieved at the same time because I, too, have been experiencing the "shuttering", "stalling", "bucking", "transmission slipping and revving" issues that every person in this forum has mentioned-and yet, I've been told "There is nothing wrong with your car". YOU HAVE GOT TO BE KIDDING!!! How can all of us in all of the United States be experiencing the SAME thing with these cars and yet there is NOTHING that can be done about it??? Someone PLEASE HELP those of us who have been coerced into buying "a reliable, economical and safe car"... Although it may indeed be good on gas, it is a danger to drive and ride in!!! How many deaths will it take for Ford to realize something needs to be done with this car NOW???

This is the 2nd Ford Focus we have. Our 2003 focus needs a new water pump, but has over 200,000 mi. Our 2014 focus will be lucky to make it 100,000 mi. when taking off the transmission slips and the car shutters. If the car had a better transmission I'd love this car, but that doesn't appear to be happening. I knew the 2011-2012 focus had some transmission issues; so when I test drove the vehicle I asked the sales person if that issue had been fixed. Of course, she said it had. The drive went great and we bought it. The car has 16,000 mi now I think it is getting worse.

September 10, 2015. 2014 Ford Focus SE. Transmission slipping, grinding, hesitating and making loud noises. Had the Ford Dealer service department look at it and they made an update to the programming. It was worse after this so I took it back the same day. It was even worse after they worked on it the second time. I ask if I could leave it with them until they could fix it and the service advisor said, "My mechanic says there is nothing wrong with the car so there is nothing I can do." I ask if he had driven the car and he said he did and noticed the issues I was talking about but Ford says that is the nature of this transmission.

Transmission slips and clunking. Pile of junk.

My father bought me a 2000 Ford Focus (manual). Before purchasing I read Edmunds reviews (they were all very positive & I believed them to be accurate because I've owned other Fords that were great). Well I've replaced engine (now going on the second time) with supposedly updated valve seats. We will see. I tried to contact Ford, but apparently they are not responsible enough to admit that the Focus has an engine problem.

Like many others, I have experienced transmission issues with my 2012 Focus hatch. It took about 6 months after purchase to start noticing them. I had it into the dealer, and they ordered new parts (took quite a while due to backorder), and installed the new parts. It worked quite a bit better. After 8 months, the identical problems started up again, and now it's the worst it has ever been. Slow starts, shuddering, wrong gear up hills, especially after having been driven on the highway. I'm taking it in again, hope to fix the problem again, then I'm selling. My family is not safe in the car and I can't deal with the transmission going out every year. It's too bad, because I really like the car otherwise.

I recently rented a 2015 Ford Focus in Texas. It isn't a bad looking car, but the drive is less than ideal. I know this problem is widespread and has been for a while, but I thought maybe they had solved it by now, and that is the automatic transmission hesitation at low speeds. The jerks and pauses as you accelerate are not only frustrating, but unsafe if trying to merge into high speed traffic. Plus, I noticed a blind spot that I don't have in my owned car, a Camry. This takes a lot of getting used to and is also dangerous as I didn't see a couple of drivers in my lane.

Ford Focus 2014 - I bought a brand new car in 2014 from my local Ford dealership. I have always had Fords but will seriously never buy another Ford as long as I live. My car is basically a hunk of crap. The transmission has not worked since the day I brought it home. It has been in the shop four times and has less than 20,000 miles on it. I am getting no help or guidance from Ford and have issued a buyback claim full well knowing that the company has absolutely no interest in doing what is right or what is fair. I will basically take a 7-10,000 loss on the vehicle and am readying to file lemon law. Anyone know if there is anything that can be done at a higher level? I just can't continue to drive a car that is unsafe, especially with my daughter in the car. I am so disappointed and upset!

This car has been nothing but problems. The clutches grinding, sounding like they are eating metal. The first clutch broke (it only took Ford multiple trips to their service center to figure that out). For the past year, the car has lost transmission power while driving - I was on HWY 40 and the car just stopped working. I was in the middle of a busy intersection and the car cut off. I was at a near stop and the car stopped responding... this has been reported numerous times by others. Ford's fix? They came out with a software update that may turn on my engine light before a failure. THIS IS NOT A FIX. I asked them if someone needed to die in their car or get crushed in an intersection for them to do something. I filed a complaint with Ford and the NHTSA. So frustrated and angry.

Purchased a 2014 Focus used (15,000 miles) from a local dealer. Should have done more research. Drove the car approx. 600 miles. While pulling into the garage after my evening commute the oil warning light came on. I parked the car, waited a while, then checked the oil. There was no oil on the stick. Added a quart and the light went off. So where did the oil disappear to? Use a quart every 600 miles? I certainly hope not. In addition, I am also experiencing some of the transmission maladies described by others. I have a feeling this is going to get expensive. Beginning to wish I had my old Chevy back.

We all here have horror stories about the Focus transmission. Why can't we get in on a class action lawsuit? I was told I had a bad clutch and that Ford redesigned them to be a lot better. So I had mine replaced about 2 weeks ago, ever since then I have been losing reverse (only after driving it for 25 miles or so). Not only that but when making a turn now, there is a severe grinding/creaking noise coming from the transmission and I'm being told this is normal. It's not normal! You don't know how much it pained me to have to make my car payment last week when I hadn't had the car for 2 weeks out of the month. It was sitting at the shop being "tested" and still isn't fixed. Time to go to a new dealer to see if I'll get the same BS. I will never buy a Ford again, nor will I recommend anyone else to.

As stated by everybody else in regards to this issue, the faulty transmission has reared its ugly head since day dot for me also and is back with a vengeance. I've had enough. Watching my mother drive my car with my 2 little girls in the back almost get T-boned at a roundabout as a result of this dodgy vehicle was the final straw. I spent 3 years back and forth to Ford with this issue. NO MORE!!!! To all those with this issue who want compensation, let's do it together. Power in numbers.

Just got off the 110 freeway here in Los Angeles, thankfully, with my own life still in hand. Car without any warning just went into what felt like neutral. I let off the accelerator pedal, let the revs come back down, then pressed on it again. Thank God it went back into drive. Thank God my family wasn't in the car at the time. I've received all the letters from Ford. How many people are gonna have to die this time?

It has been months now that we have had to deal with transmission problems (shuddering, grinding, jolting of acceleration). Ford continue to say it is how we drive the car and that they can fix the car. All staff have acknowledged this is a problem and have started making new vehicles with a different transmission, but when will we all get compensated? We have value in our car that is beyond market value, which consists of amount paid for extras such as paint protection, interior protection, and extended warranties.

I probably don't need to go into all the specifics regarding my transmission problems considering the tens of thousands of bad reviews already, but what I do want to say is IT IS NOT NORMAL! There are too many people out there saying this problem is normal because it's a new "automatic manual transmission" and it's supposed to shift "funny" or "different." It's apparent that anyone who says or thinks this has never drove this car fresh off the showroom floor. 100% of all people have this problem occur over time according to the filed complaints and lawsuits. If you have a car that drove in your test drive the way I describe here shortly, 100% of you would not purchase that car. I will admit that this car does feel "funny and different" and takes some getting used to when you first get behind the wheel when compared to a normal automatic transmission.

My 2012 Ford Focus needs a new transmission. Car has been well taken care of and serviced regularly. Transmission was shuttering. Dealership misdiagnosed it as a wheel bearing. Did not fix problem. Now the transmission is shuttering and grinding. It sounds awful. We were not aware of the recalls, and after updating recalls it did not fix the problem. Warranty just expired. ALSO please be aware the Focus DOES NOT come with a 100,000 mile powertrain warranty, powertrain expires at 60,000. Now local Ford dealership wants $5000 to put in a transmission on a car that's 3 years old. :( Please, does anyone have advice?

My complaint is not different than the ones already stated here in this forum. I purchased a 2014 F Focus back in May, I never was told about the "experiment" with the transmission and now the situation: it's worse and it has been only 1 year and 3 months and it feels like I'm driving a car purchased in the 70s. My car has been in the dealer for 4 times and all they say is that it is a new kind of transmission, that the car will learn my driving habits. Well my car is **, it hasn't learn nothing in all this time. Same problems, hesitations when turns, shaking, shuddering, etc. I just would like to know, as consumers, what are our rights.

I purchased a Ford Focus two years ago. I have had problems with the transmission jerking, skipping, when pulling into traffic, hesitating to the point that I was almost hit by a motorist behind me, stalling at a traffic light. I have had the car in for repairs at least five times, one of which the clutch was replaced. I took it back in last week and was informed that the clutch must be replaced again. It feels like the transmission is going to fall out of the car some of the time. I have been a Ford owner for many years but this is my last Ford. This has been the worst experience and scary. It is a dangerous situation that no one seems to be able to fix. I hope Ford is not waiting until someone is killed before they come up with a permanent fix.

2014 Ford Focus - My car is barely over one year and it shakes badly, shudders on acceleration to the point it feel like it is going to stall. Making turns car jerks and tires shake horribly. Company heavily back ordered on clutch. Car dangerous to drive. No satisfaction on repairs.

I recently wrote a complaint review regarding my 2014 Ford Focus. I was very unhappy with the transmission in my car which jerked and leaped and caused me and my passengers concern. I bought my Focus from Gaudin Ford in Las Vegas. I finally went to the manager of Gaudin Ford for a resolution to the problems or to trade in the car if the transmission could not be repaired.

My 2012 Ford Focus has had several issues with shifting. Engine light came on and was rough shifting in 1st and 2nd gears at first. Had it fixed, I thought at dealership. Now the engine light comes on for a little while and then goes off while having issues shifting in 4th and 5th gears. Today engine light came back on and it would not shift to drive and when it finally did no gas at first. Then it shifted hard into other gears. Transmission overheating, push brake came on dash and then pull over safely when you can, transmission is too hot to run. Will not shift properly and loses power and rolls when applying brake. Very unsafe and having a hard time getting this issue properly taken care of.

My 2013 Ford Focus at first was very jerky when starting up. This quickly progressed into a definite high revving sound in the motor as the transmission searched in vain for the correct gear. After 4 trips to the dealer and long subsequent waits between services there is no improvement. The car balks and lurches with seemingly no midrange gears. The car must be driven slowly with slow acceleration. This plus the balking makes the car a hazard to drive. Only with lengthy gaps in traffic can you merge onto a highway. I was told that this was normal but it definitely is not. The jerky progression is hard on the neck as it is unpredictable. The question is what do you do about it?

Just like hundreds (thousands?) of other buyers of this vehicle, I have found the transmission to be a major problem. When taking off from a standing start, it shudders and shakes terribly. I've had it back to the dealer 3 times & they explain that Ford only allows them to do certain fixes, prescribed by Ford. I've talked to Ford customer service & they said I just have to live with it. They are no prepared to do any more than continue with the temporary fixes.

My first experience was a defective clutch which caused a very bad shudder and caused sluggishness at acceleration. World Ford said there was essentially a back order on the kit. After 2 months it was finally replaced. Recently my vehicle started making a whining noise when accelerating and going to 4000 RPM before shifting. When coming to a stop it sounded like a hard downshift of a standard. (I have this recorded) It idled low and rough and at times didn't want to go when I accelerated. The morning I had my service scheduled it wouldn't start. Ford Roadside send a tow truck to take it to World Ford Service Department. This was a Tuesday, on Friday I received a called from DAN the service writer asking when had my car been in an accident. He continued saying, apparently they missed a bent axle which caused extreme damage to the transmission most likely requiring a new one.

I bought a new 2014 Ford Focus and it has had the jerky transmission since the first month... Had it a year and a few months now and 15,000 miles later and it's getting worse! Have always loved Ford's but not so sure I will ever buy another! They sure haven't stood by their name on this vehicle!

Not sure what is up with this car but it is very dangerous the way it is driving. The engine light comes on and car starts bucking. Also the transmission seems messed up. Had it in the dealer 4 times now and did it again. I think this car needs serious review for recall issues before someone gets hurt. Taking it in again tomorrow.

2014 Ford Focus transmission - Ever since I bought car new in 2014 I have had auto transmission issues. The transmission slips, jerks, and is unsteady at lower speeds. I have returned to the dealer 4 times. The clutch was replaced the first time, the problem continued. The second through 4th times the dealer made "factory recommended adjustments". The problem still remains. I believe Ford should replace these transmissions.

After purchasing a 2012 Ford Focus my boyfriend and I noticed the cars issues with shifting gears. We were driving on a rainy day and the cars engine light went on. When trying to go into reverse the car failed to shift. The dealership then said there was nothing wrong with the car after we tried to return it but the problem continues to happen. We lost power in an intersection which caused us to get into an accident after attempting to remove ourselves from traffic. This car is highly unreliable and should be recalled for transmission issues.

So I just bought my 2014 Ford Focus new in Dec 2014 with only 10 miles on it. The battery had to be exchanged before I could leave with it to start and continued to have problems with it for 2 months. My car would die like the battery was dead and required a jump to get it started again and the after market GPS stopped working. Had the car battery checked and the dealership kept telling me the battery was fine but later found the cause and fixed it. However, have problems with the radio randomly shutting off or just not working correctly or my auto doors not wanting to unlock at times.

This all started just a few weeks after buying the my 2014 Ford Focus SE. The transmission would lag when shifting and then lurch forward and spin the tires. It would hesitate when taking off from stop signs and constantly upshift and downshift when going up hills. The car several times almost stalled in stop and go freeway traffic. Don't even get me started on the steering problems when braking downhill. I took it to the dealership at that time and was told that the computer hadn't yet had time to learn my driving habits. I was told to give it some time and see if it got better. They told me they were really backed up on work and it could take them a few days to even get to it. I didn't have any choice but to keep driving the car. This went on for months before my wife came close to being rear ended because the car was jerking and shifting in traffic.

I purchased a Ford Focus Hatchback, October 2013, from Henderson Nissan. We have had some problems with the car such as the air conditioner did not function and when we stopped on a hill the car would slightly roll backward, the power stirring is acting up and the biggest problem is the transmission has started slipping into neutral. Nissan sends us to Findlay Lincoln or Ford Dealership. Ford never had time to fix any problems. They would send my husband to Findlay Lincoln. To make a long story short, I believe Henderson Nissan sold us a Lemon and we are stuck with it.

Bought a 2013 Ford Focus on Friday. I'm trying to return it on Monday. I almost got rear ended merging traffic because the car couldn't get going. It's super rough shifting in low gears and jerks a few times before switching in low gears. Not always (which is why my test drive was fine). I understand it's a 4 cylinder and they say that it will drive like a manual, so power is awkward. I don't agree with the shaking or jerking. It should be consistent to be safe in heavy mountain traffic. Also, I couldn't ever get the gas mileage to go above 23mpg. Not cool.

I've taken my car in the dealership 3 times for the same transmission issue. Car shakes BAD. It's loud under the hood. When you put on the gas to go it jerks real hard - feels like it jumps... pos! I received a letter from a lawyer's office about a year ago and now I wish I had it! Because I would definitely all the guy! Sick and tired of making a payment for this pos. I'm actually embarrassed to have passengers in my car. That's how bad it is.

I have had this vehicle for a year and 2 months. It's been in the shop 6 times for the same issue. I'm over it and now knowing there is issues with the clutch and transmission module I want out of this car. It left me and my 2 kids who are 4 & 5 stranded 3 hrs from home when the transmission failed and the car ceased.

The transmission has a hard shift. It will roll back on a mild grade hill at a stop sign. It makes clunking sound at times grinding noise at times. We take it to the dealer several times and they tell us it's normal. Van Ford had a recall and after applying their so called fix our gas mileage went from 38 to 31 on average. And the transmission after making a trip to Branson shifts so hard that we are afraid it's going to fail completely. I feel this should be a recall item.

In late May of this year I started having transmission issues with my 2012 Ford Focus. I looked it up and saw that there was a recall on the transmission. I called the dealership and took it in June 3. They refused to give a loaner car, insisting that it was safe to drive - IT WAS NOT AT ALL SAFE! It falls out of gear, often won't go into reverse or first gear at all. It is now August 4th, and they still have not made the repair!!! I need a car to help my grandparents as well as get to my teaching job. What do I do?

We rented a 2014 Ford Focus. Immediately upon pulling out of the parking lot, the transmission revved to 6000 RPMs before shifting gears. When coming to a stop and down shifting, the car actually revvs up and accelerates before slowing down. We thought the car was broken and called the rental company, who said this was normal for the model. Never renting a Focus again.

We purchased a new 2014 Ford Focus for our granddaughter to go to Texas A&M (2014). After 2 months at College Station she started having issues with the car. It developed shuddering, grinding, and bucking symptoms. She also experienced loss of acceleration when she stopped and started again. Since, she lived on campus, she didn't have very many miles on the car. When she came home for Thanksgiving, I drove the car around to see what she was experiencing and she was right. We took it to the GP Ford House and they said they couldn't do anything until the car had 10,000 miles on it. When she came in for Spring Break (March 2015) she had just at 10,000 miles and we took the car to the Ford House to be repaired. They did a "temporary" fix by saying it needed to be reprogrammed.

We bought the 2013 Ford Focus. Being promised that it was safe and reliable as a car and being brand new we would only worry about the maintenance. It drove perfectly for about 15,000km and then got the shudder issue. We took it in twice, and each time we were told that nothing on the computer showed any problems. They ran diagnostics saying the same, but as soon as we picked it up, the issue continued. Took it back again, then got a letter saying they were recalling the cars for a "clutch shudder" issue.

We bought a 2014 Ford Focus brand new. The steering is terrible (very touchy). Have had it back 3 times for transmission shudder, and hesitation, also an oil leak, trans. has been worked on, replaced, and computer re-flashed, and it still isn't right. Only has 25k on it. Have never been so disappointed with a car. We will never buy a Ford again. Ford should buy these cars back! Oh and the re-sale value sucks so we can't even trade it in!

I have a 2013 Ford Focus SE (4 door) Sedan. I traded it for a 2011 Ford Focus S (4 door) Sedan at the end of 2012. Of course, when buying the car, the dealer explained to me about how it came equipped with their new powershift technology which would save me gas $ and let me enjoy the benefits of a manual transmission at the ease of an automatic transmission. What they failed to mention was that it would grind, and jump, and hesitate like everyone else on here is describing. So I took it back the next day and told them I wanted my old car back. They told me it doesn't work like that; I had to stick with my decision. "Wow," I thought. After being drowned out by a pushy dealer, I decided to give it a chance. See if maybe they were right and that it just needed to get used to the way I drive. (FYI, I do like Ford and my dealership, just not the transmission scheme that the company is trying to pull.)

Leased a 2014 Ford Focus SE April 2014 and ten months later I started to notice vibration and loss of acceleration from stops. Yesterday almost was struck by a SUV coming out of a local ice cream shop. Why? Because the Focus didn't accelerate, it shudder stepped and actually vibrates my driver seat when it slips on and off, sometimes ok starts sometimes not. Took the car back to the dealer twice and they adjusted the transmission or reset. They said the car is normal and apparently in perfect driver control. I say that the transmission is dangerous and I won't be driving this Ford too much longer. BYE BYE Ford. Good riddance.

I have a 2012 Ford Focus SE HB with only 39,000 miles. Both doors on the driver side do not work. The latch design is faulty. FORD CO does not want to be responsible for the problem. They do not want to repair it and have basically laughed and mocked me when I asked for help. This is a major safety issue as the doors opened by themselves when the car was moving.

Add my name to the list of customers that are completely dissatisfied with the 2013 Ford Focus. My car developed the shuddering grinding and bucking symptom at 11,000 km. At 12,000 Km the dealer did what they called a level two service of the transmission. That seemed to stop the problem for about another 12,000 km as I am back in the same situation with a transmission that won't perform smoothly. The dealership have told me exactly what Ford has told them to tell the customer: "This is normal performance for this style of transmission." Like everyone else here I think we all agrees, this is a complete load of bull crap from Ford. This is another example of Ford giving the finger to the up till now loyal customers of their product.

After owning my car for 10 months I started to hear a strange noise like crackling, the car was shuttering and then started hesitating into gear. I took it to the dealer, they said this was normal but that there have been some transmission issues. Long story short, they did change the "automatic-manual clutch" part that is the issue in the transmission. I have been back 2 more times for the latest adjustment and seal repairs. I still have the same problems. I took it back for the 3rd time, was told the car is still learning how I drive!!!!! Computerized or not, no car needs to get use to the way you drive. I am fed up with a car I cannot trust to get me through an intersection or cross traffic. Ford needs to design another transmission that works and replace the ones that don't.

2014 Ford Focus - Having trouble just like many others with the transmission shifting. It shudders and grinds and hesitates. We have concerns about safety. It won't accelerate properly. Dealership saying it is within normal specifications. Fearful we have purchased a piece of junk. I hoped this would be our last car purchase for years to come. Now I just want to get rid of it.

My mother inlaw just got her new Focus on sunday and tuesday driving home the runner panel fell off and lifted up her car about flipping her car. She was so shaken up she want to return it. Ford took it but left her in a bind then blamed her for the runner boards falling off and put it as bad credit because she cause a brand new car off the lot to have this problem. She's never had a problem with her car's maintenance on time. Take car two days-- pieces falling off. Not good. Ford Focus hatchback problem.

I Mohammed ** has been a Ford owner since 1996. I bought a brand new F150 Truck, after I bought a Ford Power Stroke. They gave me nothing but problems, I wasted a lot of money fixing it up. Then the Ford dealership on Capitol Expressway couldn't fix my Diesel truck. They said 6.0 is the worst engine. So they took the truck off of my hands, and put the leftover amount that I owed onto a Ford Focus 2014. Which I also bought from Ford Dealership on Capitol Expressway. Then the Ford Focus, on the first week, it started shaking and jerking. I then took it back to the dealership, and they said it was a transmission problem. Which they fixed.

I bought a new Focus in May of 2014. Two days of owning the car the a/c went out, 2 months later the transmission starting having issues. 2 months after that, the controls on the steering wheel with the dash controls started to go out on me. I have been there 6 times and left my car there for a total 1 month. And every time, they say it's normal. I should have never traded in my NISSAN. Will not recommended Ford to anyone.

My wife and I purchased a 2012 Ford Focus brand new with less than 10 miles on the odo back in 2012. In February of 2013 with little than 43k miles on it the clutch went out as I was driving to work. I could not get the car to start, I could not get it in drive. I drove 16 miles with the car in park to the nearest Ford dealer. Upon which time they told me it would take 5 days to get the clutch and one other part in for the repair. Ford refused to give me a loaner car and I had to pay out of pocket for a rental even though it was their fault the car messed up. Three months after the fix I began to noticed the clutch was loose again and it was hesitating upon take off, it also rattled on take off and in reverse. 6 months later the car ran out of gas even though the gauge said half a tank.

I have a 2014 stop playing I bought brand new with that mouth on it. I have had nothing but trouble - jerk means shaking transmission problems, clutch problems, hesitation problems, and I couldn't take it back to the dealership. The same thing they said best of it this car is made and I am so angry and dissatisfied with this for lease to own up and let the customer know that this car is a piece of junk. I would not recommend anybody buying a Ford.

We had bought a 2014 Focus with the more traditional 4 speed transmission and drove it for nearly a year. We only had to get a new one because that one got totaled in a wreck. We were able to replace it with a 2015 Focus that has this new (ie: funky and problematic) dual-clutch 6 speed transmission. The car ran badly from day one. It idled rougher than a truck, shifted strangely, and refused to accelerate when we needed it to. Living in Houston, Tx, this is a very big problem that endangers lives. I don't like to be harsh on a car, but if I need to go, then the car needs to move. After enduring this for a few months it started getting worse.

After experiencing hesitation between 1st and 2nd gear for quite some time now, this past week I brought it back into my Ford dealer to have it checked. They informed me that the hesitation is not outside of the normal range. I was a bit surprised to hear this as I have never been in a car with such hesitation. To me, there was something definitely wrong, but according to Ford it's normal?!

Let me first say that before we purchased these 2 cars, we had a high regard for Ford. We purchased a 2013 Ford Fiesta in January of 2013. The car seemed alright. A few months later we noticed there were some noises (almost like a crackle sound) coming from the car and shortly thereafter came the transmission issues. The car had a shutter feeling and the transmission was slipping when you accelerated. We brought the car in to get fixed. They "fixed" it. We drove out of the dealership and it was still making the same noises and had the same feelings. We turned right around and they said it will always have that effect because of the transmission. Excuse me? That isn't normal. Flash forward to about 8 months later. We need a new car (again). We say "ok, maybe let's give Ford another chance, maybe it's just the Fiesta model". We bought a 2014 Ford Focus.

My husband and I bought the Focus SE (2014) in May 2014, brand new with no miles on it. The transmission is very jumpy. I can try to pull onto the highway and my car will hesitate. I can pull off from a red light, my car will hesitate. I've seen 2015 and 2013 Focuses recalled, but they have yet to recall a 2014. I really don't think I'll ever buy a Ford again. Supposedly, the car does this because it has a "dual clutch," and it's normal. But there is nothing normal or safe about a car that is hesitating pulling onto a highway, endangering lives. I'm very disappointed in this car. The only good thing about it is the gas mileage, but I can find good gas mileage in a better car than a Ford. I learned my lesson. Don't buy a Ford Focus.

Air conditioner get cold, then get hot. This happens all the time even after they supposed to have fixed it. The car is jerking and making noise. My daughter put the car in reverse, it went forward and then the car slowed down. So she pulled beside the road and parked, then tried reverse again it went in reverse and she got back on the road and she drove about 2 or 3 miles and started the same thing. It's under warranty and they are supposed to supply her a rental car. Waiting on the outcome.

I have a transmission problem with my focus. It shudders when I take off and it is off and on problem. I spoke to the dealer and have been told that Ford Canada has put a hold on the supply of parts for this problem.

I have leased cars through Ford Motor Co. for 17 years. The past two cars I have leased - a 2011 Fusion and a 2013 Focus have had problems that were not just an inconvenience but downright dangerous. The Fusion had a brake issue that I was told by the mechanic at the local Dealership was a "wheel problem" and because my lease would be up in a couple of months not to worry about it. The brakes were wearing and making a terrible noise and were on the verge of total failure. I should have listened to my intuition at that point and gone to another manufacturer but the saleswoman at the Dealership talked me into a 2013 Focus lease and I naively fell for it.

Bought a leftover 2014 Focus SE w/ the Auto. After 100 miles I knew this might just be the worst car I'd ever owned. Thought I need to get used to it, it has a smaller engine and auto (not my favorite combo) etc..... I kept trying to say "Well, it's different" or "I'll get used to it" etc. Good god - what a piece of **! To the dealer at 1000 miles after nearly killing a motorcyclist last week in an intersection when the car just bogged and would not shift/go. Ugh. After bogging, the car lit up the front tires as I was struggling to get through the intersection. Dealer said the car is fine - which I think is code for "we know this car sucks" but there's nothing they can do.

I've taken the car (2013 Ford Focus Titanium) back several times for issues with the transmission, suspension and interior. The headliner has been replaced as it is detached and would rattle. The suspension repaired with new seals, for a groaning and clicking sound. The car has less than 15,000 miles and have the repairs made under warranty. The transmission stalls, slips, cannot find gears, shudders at times groans. The car has issues most when in stop and go traffic, or going up hills.

I have a 2014 Ford. Focus Hatchback. I have trouble with the transmission and was told that the car has a automatic and a standard transmission? This car is not a good car or even a safe car to drive. I never know when it's going to decide not to change gears while driving it, it shudders and hesitates when I take off from a sitting positions. The only thing the dealer service department can tell me is the clutch needs resetting or adjusting when I feel the car not shifting.

2012 Ford Focus Titanium (hatch back). My issue started last night. I was driving home from the grocery store and the car started jerking and I noticed when I pressed on the gas pedal nothing happened. I rolled up to the stop sign and then put my car in park and turned it off then back on. Now the "check engine light" has come on and will not go away. After starting the car again, I was able to drive it home. I got in my car this morning to drive it to the doctor's office. While I was driving it down the road at 55 miles per hour I lost all acceleration and the gas pedal wasn't working again. I was able to make it to the side of the road and turn it off and then back on. I proceeded to drive another 5 miles down the road and it happened again. This time the car would start right away. I had to let it set for a few minutes before it would start again. I was able to make it to the doctor's office thankfully.

Purchased a 2013 Focus Titanium. Traded in my well built reliable Ford Ranger for this car. Sensor issues when it gets hot outside. Car has only 14,000 Km and transmission has already had a leak and repair. Technicians cannot find issue with why sensors go off at stop lights in the hot temperatures because the computer they plug in does not tell them what is wrong. Get mechanical skill and physically check is the way to fix it, not hope a computer tells them what to do. The last 2 summers the car has been in for sensor repairs and still has not fixed it.

I purchased a brand new 2012 Ford Fiesta 3 years ago, and I am now experiencing very questionable transmission problems. My car is at 54,000 miles and the transmission issues starting being very very obvious when I moved into the city and basically stopped doing freeway driving about 9 months ago. My car makes grinding noises when slowing, accelerating, and even sometimes turning. It makes clicking sounds when coasting/ slowing down. It jerks and shakes violently when slowing or accelerating... Now according to Ford, these are all "Normal Characteristics" of the Fiesta and Focus.

Car will be 2 years old next month & have already had the clutch replace twice. It's only been a month since the last replacement & it's already making the shuttering sounds & slippage in the transmission. Granted Ford extended the warranty 7 yrs-100,000 miles but I guess the car will have to be junked after that, who would keep these cars & pay for transmission repairs once a year. I'm a Ford retiree & I'm already looking at a Chevy Impala LTZ.

I really like driving this car (2012 Focus). I have had the transmission replaced under warranty but it works really well now. My frustration is with the radio particularly the AM radio. I get decent reception on the FM bands but the AM is full of shrill noises when the car passes near electric lines - it simply doesn't work in areas of downtown San Francisco - however the FM works there. Also it keeps jumping back to 107.9 when you restart the car.

Well I bought my 2012 Ford Focus from DriveTime in Houston Texas. Probably two months after driving the car, it would make these clicking sounds when I slow down. I looked online and people were stating it was just the automatic transmission click into low gear. So I didn't worry about it. And now two months later the engine light came on and the car started to jerk and is not able to pass 40mph.. It will just hit 35mph and jerk back down to 20 and that repeats until I get where I'm going. It seem to do this when it's hot outside or when I drive it and get back in the car a hour later.

First experienced shuddering vibrating at 47000 km. Dealership fixed seal between transmission and clutch. Since then have taken car back another two times. First time they handed me a list of normal noises transmission could be making. They then told me that it was normal for my car to have the problems I mentioned to them. Shuddering, jerking, failure to change gears that was all normal. Third time I took it in they fixed "the brain of the car." PCM I believe it's called. I picked my car up last night after PCM was reprogrammed and guess what!!! It's still shaking and shuddering. I returned it immediately.

I will have my 2012 Focus SE 1 year on July 30th, from the beginning the tranny hasn't been right. As a lot of you have mentioned, it lacks speed on acceleration, spits and shutters, jerks so bad that my mom can't ride in it due to having seizures, going up hills sucks monkey butt, winter time is impossible. I've had it in a Ford dealership and they say nothing is wrong, recently had my stray bars replaced on both sides with less than 36,000 miles on. I have a clicking noise when I turn my steering wheel left to right and back right to left. Had a what they say an update and didn't do crap.

After 10,000 miles of purchase. With 44,000 miles the tire just fell off. That was December. 6 months later car is hesitating and bucking. Bring it in both upper control arms are no good. Get car back still the same issue with the hesitating and bucking. Bring it back again they tell me there is nothing they can do. It's the characteristic of the car. To have an unsafe issue with a car and they simply don't care.

I wish I would have done a simple google search on the Ford Focus before we bought our 2014 in September of 2014. Driving it on day one the transmission slipped. We have taken it to the dealer now 3 times and they say that nothing is wrong but they do an update that does fix the problem temporarily but then comes back. You can't accelerate onto a highway the transmission slips, the car jerks and doesn't know what to do. The car will accelerate uphill without your foot on the gas. It lunges forward when you are trying to pull in somewhere slowly. Ford customer service says this is normal. That is the way the car is. I've owned many cars in my lifetime and I never had a car like that. I just bought a brand new Honda Civic and nothing like that happens.

I have a 2014 Ford Focus SE with 15K miles. The transmission has been rattling between 1 & 2 gear starting at 50 miles. I also had the stuttering/shaking a couple of times. I am so angry at Ford. I purchased a new car expecting everything to work. But now I am told that this is just how the new DCT works. What kind of company engineers a transmission to slip, shake, rattle and grind? I will never ever buy a Ford again.

Bought new in 2012. At 18000 transmission was replace. Since then we had it reprogram a couple of times. This last week it was reprogram again with 63k... That was on Tuesday. I'm on vacation 1100 miles away from home. They said it wasn't bad enough to be fixed. Ok. Thursday, it about gets me run over on the highway. Bad enough now? Now it's a shifting issue. They ordered the part but the DC sent the wrong part. So now I drove it back home hoping not to get run over, or broke down on a back road. Drop it off at the dealer here back home. I will never buy another Ford.

Went to buy groceries, returned to car in parking lot and key would not turn in the ignition. Went to maintenance and parts dept. local Ford dealer and mechanic accompanied me to car. They tried unsuccessfully and suggested I call a locksmith. Well I did call a locksmith and when they too were unable after 45 minutes to free the stuck ignition, all they could do was to drill and replace cylinder at a service charge of $140.00. Being a single mom, I think Ford should reimburse me. I have spoiled food and a crying child, with heat in the 90+ range on a hot asphalt parking lot - it was not a pretty sight. I have a receipt from the Lock and Safe company, and will deliver it to any local Ford dealer...

I bought a brand new 2012 Ford Focus in August 2012. It drove great at first and got great gas mileage so I was very happy. Within 2 months, however, it began shaking and shuddering and hesitating especially when I would start from a stop to go up a hill. It has been in and out of the Ford dealership shop multiple times with the same transmission parts replaced THREE times, and yet the problem always returns. Then to add insult to injury the most recent problem (in addition to the transmission doing the same old thing) is that the check engine light continues to go on - for no reason according to the dealership. I hate this car. It is a piece of junk.

Brand new 2013 Focus with this dangerously broken tranny. Won't accelerate, jumps, lags, grinds, 4th time in with 22,000 miles. Ford dealer says parts on back order so they adjust it. BS! Days later, same issues. Calling a Lemon Law attorney. Car is unsafe for wife and 5 year old daughter! These vehicles all years '11, '12, '13, '14 need to be recalled and have true automatic tranny put in, not these manual, dual clutch Korean POS! Deadly and ludicrous that the NTSB hasn't stopped this!

I bought 2014 ford focus SE last June. First to second gear shudders, grinding, slipping in transmission. I took the car Apple ford. They said nothing wrong with the car. Problem how I drive the car. I have been driving 28 years and drive all kind of car. This is the worst car I never drive. They reprogram the software. After still same problem they order new clutch, has been a month not replace yet. So I hire a lawyer. I am going to take the court. That's lemon car. Ford shouldn't sell this car. We all stand together to fix this matter. It's safety issue.

I have a 2013 Ford Focus. I bought it new in October 2012. At 54,000 miles the computer has been reprogrammed and I am ready for the 3rd replacement clutch and transmission seals. This car is a joke and my dealer swears there is nothing wrong.

We purchased the car (2014) new. Car has excellent features, great in the snow, but had several issues with transmission slipping and shifting. After several visits to the service centers, they replaced the clutch. Driving much better now.

Ford go us 2013. The transmission was recalled. The car was shuttering. Took it into the shop, they updated software. Took it back in again because it was still shuttering. They said there was nothing wrong with it, it was just our driving style. Took it back in. It was shuttering so bad the car was shaking violently. After the clutch was fixed the car was still shuttering. Now the car isn't getting speed up on acceleration. They said there was nothing more they could do. They didn't even take the car for a test drive. They demanded I go for a drive with them.

Touched the unlock door sensor and a thunderous noise began to emanate from the car. Hard at first to tell where the sound was coming from. Scary experience as it sounds like the car is going to blow up. Only solution found was to get into the car and start it and then the sound stopped.

I purchased my 2014 Ford Focus in October 2013. I began having problems with the transmission the first day that I got it but I thought that it would subside. I had my husband take the car to the dealership after it hesitated to go after coming to a complete stop shortly after the purchase. He was told that the issue was normal and that there was a mechanism which causes the vehicle to take off slowly but there was no fix. After hearing that this issue was normal, I kind of put it in the back of my head. I tried to adjust my driving to take off slower to limit the hesitation, but it doesn't work. There is constant grinding, transmission slips, and hesitation. I want to have it serviced but I don't have time to leave my car at the dealership with no way to work. I really wish I would have been warned of this before I purchased the car.

I bought a 2013 Ford Focus two years ago. Since my purchase, I've had the transmission re-programmed multiple times, new ignition, two new oil seals (oil leak), new clutch, new fuel vapor line, new over flow hose, and a new transmission. Now I have a loose headlight switch component that came out when I turned on my headlights and my pass airbag light does not remain lit when I have no passenger in the car. I called Ford Canada and they informed me to A) take the car back and get a complete diagnosis of the vehicle and B) purchase an extended warranty package because I'm over the km's (75000). This car is a lemon and a safety hazard. I will NEVER buy a Ford again for as long as I live.

I have a 2014 Ford Focus Titanium - clutch/seals have been replaced twice. Car still shudders and makes horrible grinding sound. I will NEVER EVER buy a Ford again. Can't believe they have known about this issue for years and have not fixed it.

I am very pissed. I brought a brand new 2014 Ford Focus. Have not had the car a year yet and I have taken the car back. This will be the fourth time for jerking and failure to obtain any type of speed. Very dangerous if I am at a complete stop or trying to obtain speed, my cars jerks and sometimes do not even go. I have kids and this is very dangerous matter. Tired of taking this car in to get replacement parts. No one should have to own a car that is not even one year old. Now I see why they say Ford stands for found on the road dead.

2013 Ford Focus - Had my car for a year now, always thought the transmission did not seem quite right. Got a letter from Ford about a transmission repair that they would do for free.. So we thought, well now it will be fixed. Oh they said all it needed was an update. Anyway today 6 months after the "update" I barely made it home from work, got a test done and it shows the car is stuck in 4th gear. It does this when it gets hot. So tomorrow I am going to the place I bought it to talk to them, and give them a chance to help me. I will update y'all. Bought a 2013 in 2014 at a Chevy dealership... RED FLAG... etc. If only I did research like I do when I'm going to buy a vacuum cleaner.

Since purchasing the Focus in 2013, it has basically been like we purchased a three-legged horse. The shuttering lagging jerking transmission and rolling backwards on hills has been an adventure. Just short of having whiplash it's an embarrassment to drive. Ford has helped us tremendously by telling us lame excuses and fake fixes but the best is... "It's suppose to do that." Really? So I intentionally went and bought a pile of crap for 20 grand? The internet is full of complaints and stories about this. So will Ford recall? Will the government step in? Zzzzzzzz. I feel like I was robbed and the big corporation of Ford could give a crap. Won't ever buy Fords again. If anyone can help me get out of this lemon please contact me.

I bought my 2012 Ford Focus SE brand new. I bought due to needing great gas mileage. I have had it for 3 years now and taken it to the dealership at least 5 times within the same month. If I'm on a steep incline and have to stop, the cat starts rolling backwards before I can even switch from gas pedal to break pedal. I explained this to the manager of the service department. He replied I should learn to put my gas on the break. I'm so furious with this and how scary it has been with two small children in my backseat. 5 o'clock traffic is horrible, my car jerks and shakes so bad I look like I don't know how to push in my clutch on a standard but the car is an automatic.

For the past month my 2012 Ford Focus had been jerking when increasing to speeds of 55 mph and higher. I got the wheel alignment done, changed the tires, thinking it would help. On April 16th at 5 pm I was driving from school when I was passing a Burger King on a main road by the interstate, my car just lost all power and stopped. I tried to turn it back on, nothing. I ended up pushing it into Burger King's parking lot. Tried to jump it. No go. Took battery to get tested, completely dead. Ok, so all it needs is a battery? Wrong! Bought a new battery. Still nothing.

I just bought a 2013 ford focus and on many occasions I was out in the garage and my car attempted to start on its own. Took it back to dealership. They say it doesn't happen. I recorded it happening. Are there any other people who have experienced this problem? My sister bought a 2014 when it hit 4,000 it started to do the same thing. The loaner car is a 2014. It also is trying to start on its own.