How many transmission complaints does the 2014 Ford Focus have?

NHTSA lists 1,576 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2014 Ford Focus, which is 61% of the 2,601 total complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a recall for the 2014 Ford Focus transmission?

This dataset lists no related recalls for the 2014 Ford Focus Transmission & Powertrain category.

At what mileage do 2014 Focus transmission problems usually appear?

The median mileage at failure for Transmission & Powertrain complaints on the 2014 Ford Focus is 41,000 miles.

Does the 2014 Ford Focus transmission issue cause crashes?

NHTSA data tied to this complaint category for the 2014 Focus includes 23 crashes, 12 injuries, and 3 fires.

How does the 2014 Focus compare to other years for transmission complaints?

The 61% share of complaints tied to Transmission & Powertrain in 2014 is higher than every other model year listed, including 2013 at 52% and 2015 at 55%.

2014 Ford Focus Transmission & Powertrain Problems

The 2014 Ford Focus logged 1,576 Transmission & Powertrain complaints, 61% of its 2,601 total complaints for the year — the highest share of any model year listed. Median mileage at failure was 41,000. No related recalls are listed in this dataset.

Transmission & Powertrain complaints: 1,576; 61% of 2,601
Crashes reported: 23
Fires reported: 3
Injuries reported: 12
Median mileage: 41,000 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical transmission symptoms owners report

Vehicle jerks, shudders, or shakes violently when accelerating from a stop or at low speeds around 10 mph.
Transmission slips out of gear or loses power unexpectedly, sometimes after the clutch or transmission control module was replaced.
Sudden stalling or loss of power while driving, in some cases linked to a stuck canister purge valve or dealer software updates.
Clutch reported as burned out, accompanied by an abnormal odor and momentary loss of power at low speed.
Loss of power steering combined with transmission shudder, in some cases leading to a crash.
Dual clutch and wiring harness issues allowed the transmission to shift into drive while the vehicle was in park.

When 2014 Ford Focus transmission complaints were filed

First complaint Nov 9, 2013, latest Sep 12, 2026.

1576 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2013 Q4 to 2026 Q3; peak 2019 Q3 (223).

Transmission & Powertrain recalls for the 2014 Ford Focus

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Transmission & Powertrain complaints by Focus model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

200547 (11%)
200614 (7%)
200743 (11%)
200823 (9%)
200939 (17%)
201045 (16%)
201120 (18%)
20121,445 (38%)
20131,101 (52%)
20141,576 (61%)
2015558 (55%)
2016673 (57%)
2017452 (50%)
2018319 (38%)

Frequently asked questions

How many transmission complaints does the 2014 Ford Focus have?: NHTSA lists 1,576 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2014 Ford Focus, which is 61% of the 2,601 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2014 Ford Focus transmission?: This dataset lists no related recalls for the 2014 Ford Focus Transmission & Powertrain category.
At what mileage do 2014 Focus transmission problems usually appear?: The median mileage at failure for Transmission & Powertrain complaints on the 2014 Ford Focus is 41,000 miles.
Does the 2014 Ford Focus transmission issue cause crashes?: NHTSA data tied to this complaint category for the 2014 Focus includes 23 crashes, 12 injuries, and 3 fires.
How does the 2014 Focus compare to other years for transmission complaints?: The 61% share of complaints tied to Transmission & Powertrain in 2014 is higher than every other model year listed, including 2013 at 52% and 2015 at 55%.