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d g, 07/26/2016
updated 08/03/2017
2014 Ford Focus SE 4dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
6 of 6 people found this review helpful
Bought the car in 2014, already on my second clutch replacement. Ford knows about the issue but chooses to sell these vehicles away. The car shudders going into 2nd gear and sometimes the acceleration is just not there. These cars should be recalled. Update. Still a pos. Ford still doesn't care. Going on clutch #4
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Stick with the manual transmission!
Marshall G., 03/16/2019
2014 Ford Focus SE 4dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
6 of 6 people found this review helpful
So, I had done thorough research on this model before electing to buy it. Whenever a new model comes out with a flashy new part (like an automated manual transmission) you watch it to see how it does. As soon as I heard the automated manual had issues, I simply elected to not purchase anything but a standard. Since purchasing brand new in 2014, I’ve had a great experience. Car holds up well for long trips and around town driving alike. I’ve had zero issues with the transmission or engine; both are still just as smooth as the day I bought the vehicle. The interior has held up well, and is comfortable for just about any trip as long as it’s under 4 hours. Anything greater requires a stop and stretch. Gas mileage is good, even if it’s not what their estimates say it should be. My only issues have been my battery dying (in Texas it’s not surprising for a battery to not make it’s stated life expectancy), and a tire pressure sensor that I had to replace under warranty. Otherwise, just general maintenance at and upkeep at stated intervals in owners manual. I feel that the car is definitely worth considering if you’re looking to buy a small, economical vehicle that’s not completely devoid of character. Just learn how to drive a standard, so that you can avoid the problematic automated manual.
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Very poor transmission
Ken Harrington, 09/07/2015
updated 09/12/2016
2014 Ford Focus Titanium 4dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl 6AM)
6 of 6 people found this review helpful
I have a 2014 Ford Focus, and the transmission/clutch was terrible, tight and jumpy; has shuttered for the entire 2 years I've had the car. However, Ford just replaced the clutch unit, and it runs beautifully. I give them credit for making things right.
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Do use as a Drivers Training Vechicle
Tracey Barrett, 04/08/2016
2014 Ford Focus SE 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
6 of 6 people found this review helpful
First off I love the look of my 2014 Focus SE Hatchback. It's a beautiful car, comfortable to ride in, fun to drive, that is until the transmission started acting up at a couple thousand miles. I took the car to my dealer and he explained to me that the car has a manual as well as automatic transmission. He said when you drive a manual transmission the car will roll back and hop until you finish shifting. I told him that I know how to properly drive a manual transmission and I don't hop around when shifting. I have to keep apologizing to my students that it's not them that's the problem, it's the car. We teach the kids how to do maneuverability for their driving test and after about 10 minutes of driving forward and backward through the cones, the car will no longer go in reverse and the transmission overheats. This if my 4th Ford and my 3rd Focus and also my last if something is not done about this issue. I have had it in and it has been "reprogrammed: 4 times in 2 years and I finally have an appointment this month to finally fix the clutch. I loved my 2010 Focus. It was one of the best cars I have ever owned. Ford really got me this time. As soon as I am able I am trading it in even though I will probably take a loss on it.
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I should have heeded warnings.
MollyRose, 08/01/2015
2014 Ford Focus Titanium 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 6AM)
9 of 10 people found this review helpful
We purchased the Titanium package 2014 Focus in August 2014. It was sort of a rushed purchase because of a situation we had at home. At first we loved it. It was comfortable and efficient and looked pretty decent for a 4-door sedan. It now (Aug 2015) has about 4000 easy miles. It has always been babied and garaged and serviced regularly. We were thinking all along "why are people complaining about the Focus?" NOW we know. At the low mileage of 4000, last night the car showed us its real performance. It started jerking and fluttering and stopping and starting, really scary on the road. Then the engine light came on. We made it home thank goodness. We're taking it to the dealer Monday and I am already anticipating a scene or non-help from what I have read on numerous reviews. This really irks me. We bought a brand-new car thinking it would last at least 10 years for us (like most of our non-Ford cars have always done). This is our very first "lemon." What happens remains to be seen, but I am not optimistic. The salesman looked us straight in the eye on the day we purchased this car and smiled and said, this is a "great little car." What a joke. He HAD to know the problems.
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