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2014 Ford Focus

CM, 02/21/2024
2014 Ford Focus SE 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
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I enjoyed my car only because it was loaded. Sun/moon roof heated front seats 10 speakers leather seats etc. If not for this would rate 1. This car had up to 10 recalls 1st being the transmission issues! Mine were fixed.

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3 out of 5 stars

Love our Focus

Nancy, 02/14/2017
2014 Ford Focus SE 4dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
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We are on our second Ford Focus. The first one was the 2 dr hatchback. We loved that car. It never gave us a moments trouble. We bought a 2007 used when the 2008s were just coming out. We had it until Sept 2016 when a young woman t-boned my husband in a parking lot at a pretty high rate of speed with a full size van. It totaled the car of course. We were planning on keeping it for a couple more years because it had not given us any trouble. We did have to replace the alternator and other than tires that was all we ever had to do except routine maintenance. We found a 2014 4 dr. hatchback with 30,000 miles on it at a good price and our insurance company gave us $5760 for our 2007 so it turned out great. We love our 2014 even more. It gets 30 MPG on trips and about 23 city driving in a whole lot of stop and go driving where we live.

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Enjoying my Scotty!

KJ, 07/29/2017
2014 Ford Focus Titanium 4dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl 6AM)
0 of 2 people found this review helpful

My ex-mother in law found this car at the dealership while looking for a new Flex for herself. I have fun car shopping so I decided to check it out because I've always was interested in the mkIII Focus. It hit all the points important to me; sporty, well appointed, euro-feel but made in USA. Had I known about the tranny issue, I would have shyied away from it, but I took the leap. I've put 37k on it - driving up to Utica and down to Virginia Beach, I live in Queens. I've made the investment of adding a custom exhaust, LED lights and adding used 18"ST summer rims (a steal I found on LETGO). My ruby red Scotty looks sharp, drives well and gets compliments from friends and the occasional date. I think I might need to get the control arms replaced, I'm hearing some clicking when I park. Too soon IMO.

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Tranny Sucks

Julian Kepler, 10/17/2018
2014 Ford Focus SE 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
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Bought the car with one mile first tranny went out in 6 months replaced than tranny went out again they said clutches third time replaced the tranny again drove it from Florida to Washington state has a issue with tranny again on the way back home in 2017 in August had the tranny go out again I traded it in on a new chev Cruse LT it is a better car than the Focus Focus is not get a great trade valuve because of the tranny issues Ford needs to fix the cars before they sell them

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Ford

Tim lake, 12/11/2019
2014 Ford Focus SE 4dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
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Its a great car good gas mileage reliable

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Cali Girl

Cali Girl , 08/19/2020
2014 Ford Focus SE 4dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
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2014 Ford Focus hatchback SE is an amazing vehicle it is the only automatic manual transmission that if you're going uphill or downhill its shift manually for you there are several shutter issues that I had mine replaced twice by a Lincoln and a Ford dealership this car was amazing afterwards this is something that Ford needs to be held responsible for if no one's happy with their vehicle they should contact The Ford 800 number to get this whatever recall issue is DONE. I did so can you!! the shutter of the engine needs to be replaced immediately stop complaining do something...?

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Reliable and fun to drive

Anne, 08/29/2016
2014 Ford Focus S 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
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I bought a new/preowned 2014 Ford Focus Sedan, basic model (not an SE or Titanium), 5-speed, manual transmission. It had 16,000 miles on it at purchase. After driving it daily for 2 years, it now has 33,000 miles on it. I have only taken it in for new tires at 30,000 miles. I have had no trouble with this car at all and it is a pleasure to drive! (Mind you I change the oil and rotate tires whenever the timer on the car tells me to) In 2016 it still looks new and runs like new. I highly recommend it to drivers who enjoy controlling the car with a stick shift, good power, a sleek look and the decent gas mileage that comes with a compact car.

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Manual transimission S model

dallastx2, 03/22/2015
2014 Ford Focus S 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
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When renting a car for work I always request a Ford Focus. It is a compact vehicle which feels safe to drive. The Focus feels solid on the road. This past year needed a new car, wanted something with better than average fuel economy - purchased a Focus. I picked up the manual transmission version. Not having used a manual transmission in years, its been fun getting back to driving with a stick. The engine performance has been a pleasant surprise. Having a manual transmission gives me the opportunity to drive the vehicle at higher revs. The engine has not disappointed.

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5 out of 5 stars

Good car

Art Minchin, 05/18/2017
2014 Ford Focus SE 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
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Split back seat vs. full back

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4 out of 5 stars

Sharp city car plus some.

kscoyote, 06/07/2017
2014 Ford Focus SE 4dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
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the 2014 is much less busy on the interstate than the 2003 I traded in. It feels more substantial, but the handling is still exceptional. Bluetooth is seamless. AVG is currently at 34 mpg, used. The auto is a bit sluggish off the line - but if you use the manual buttons, it's fine. Frankly for most of daily driving, the shift pattern probably contributes to the higher mpg and is more than capable of keeping up with traffic. Seats take a bit of adjustment but are worlds better than the 1st gen. I'm not particularly enamored of most compact styling - It is a smart-looking car, and the Focus still gets "sexy" appraisals - it's not Mazda Sexy, and I'm ok with that, because, frankly - Door dings, etc. aren't as traumatic. They just add to the character. It's sexier than the Volkswagen, less so than the 3. I don't love this car as much as, say, my Mustang - but it's a solid car, with loaded features, at a low price that you can drive daily, and not worry about in an airport parking lot. It's also painless on the highway getting there. It's an excellent city/back roads car that can do highway duty at 85 mph without breaking a sweat.

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