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Very impresssive
rasm, 11/17/2013
2014 Ford Focus Titanium 4dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl 6AM)
75 of 113 people found this review helpful
Very sporty and good looking car,1100 miles driven and loving every minute of it.
Last Ford I will ever own after 20 years.
nobrandnames, 06/02/2016
2014 Ford Focus SE 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
5 of 6 people found this review helpful
This is the worst car I had ever owned in my life. My first Chevy as a teenager beats this junk, and it was total junk. Good luck with getting parts made in Mexico Ford; like the transmission. I am buying VW for now on. This is the first car and with only 20000 miles I can't wait to trade it in. I would trade it for a lawn mower; at least it will get me places. transmission skips and you take it in and they say it is fine. My old sales man offered to trade for a fusion but afraid trading it in for one piece of junk for another. I feel sorry for the person who bought a fiesta.
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This is a great car!
jengi, 06/16/2014
2014 Ford Focus SE 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
5 of 6 people found this review helpful
I thought this car was going to be too small, but I was very wrong. My husband is 6'4" and he sits comfortably in the driver and passenger seats. The look of the car is stylish, and it handles very well. The manual transmission shifts beautifully. It was a great value, too! Overall, this is a great car. My only complaint is the lack of leg room in the back seat. As a result, this is not our main family car because we have 2 growing kids and another on the way. But for just my husband and I, the car is great.
Transmission shutters
Ed, 01/19/2019
2014 Ford Focus SE 4dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
Bought the car used for one of my sons. Shutters and jerks at take off. I found out the car had a transmission module recall and took it to a local Ford Dealer. They said it was not the module and they wanted $2000 to fix the internal clutch. Stay away, piece of junk! I also drive a Ford F-150. These are my last Ford’s, will go back to Toyota!
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Wanted It To Be Great; Awful Transmission (LEMON)
Chase, 03/12/2018
2014 Ford Focus SE 4dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
I recently got in a car accident with this vehicle, and it was totaled. I’m starting to see that this was the best thing that could’ve happened, however. While the car handled well and I liked the vehicle, the transmission was AWFUL. Bought it with 20k miles and drove it to 34k. The transmission was jumpy, it shuttered intensely, and couldn’t accelerate well at all. Turned out to be dangerous. I knew there would’ve been expensive repairs ahead, so I’m happy to have gotten out of it when I did. The car held its value well. Overall, don’t buy this vehicle. Hopefully Ford fixes this transmission issue or owns up to it in 2012-2014 Focus. It’s a lemon. I drive a 2009 Taurus now and it’s a dream!
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Ford focus 2014
Damron Walton, 09/26/2015
2014 Ford Focus SE 4dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
Ford focus see 2014 great everything but one special auto transmission DCT junk horrible so I result test find out when traffic slow acc shake and vibration 1 and 2 gear horrible 3,4,5,6 fine smooth but stop and go 1,2 shake vibration try again when stop I try bit more gas fast no shake or vibration smooth1,2,3,4,5,6 look like bad eclectic control dual clutch????? Why ford do not redesign or update because made Mexico trans shot maybe not right lab test???
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Fun car, but unreliable
D. Martin, 08/30/2016
updated 09/04/2019
2014 Ford Focus Titanium 4dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl 6AM)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
I love the size, handling, styling and interior. At 35,000 miles it needs a new clutch pack and strut bearing. The dealership has been nice about it, but this is ridiculous. At 45,000 miles the clutch was rattling and hesitating. It was replaced again at 50,000 miles and at 65,000 is back to hesitating.
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Ford's just can't get a transmission correct
John, 09/14/2016
2014 Ford Focus S 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
The issues of junk transmissions keep on coming when it comes to Ford. The Focus has an automatic manual transmission (it is a manual trans that shifts automatically) but this one has been in the shop 4 times to have the trans gone repaired. They have done a recall but just cannot seem to fix it. My friend is on her 3rd repair at 20k mi and is going to lemon law the car. The trans slips under mild acceleration causing it to shudder in the 1st couple gears. The electronics package for cell phones is terrible. We would struggle to get it to pair with our cell phones and it would work for about 2 months then stop again. We just gave up. Also the interior is made out of cheap materials. The sun has completely eaten away the vents in the rear window deck and it looks like the car is 20 years old. Bad thing is we live in Oregon and get like 3 months of sun a year. Lastly there is no rear seat leg room. When I am in the car I have to jam my legs up against the dash so that my 11yo son has some leg room. I would not recommend this car.
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Transmission issues will not go away
Distressed Female, 04/18/2018
2014 Ford Focus Titanium 4dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl 6AM)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
Ford is well aware of the transmission issues with the Focus cars. I realize a recall would be tremendous but how important is customer satisfaction? It's time for me to make a decision about trading my Focua.....I am caught in a bad position. Cannot directly sell to an individual as the transmission bucks too bad. So the dealership has made an offer but I will be upside down in my loan. Can't Ford, in an effort to keep a customer, offer an incentive to help with financing? Do I need an attorney?
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One Star Because It's a Car
Rebecka , 07/30/2019
2014 Ford Focus SE 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
This car is the worst I've ever driven. Jumpy with an abundance of small issues coupled with back to back recalls it seems. Stuck upside down with this car now and wish I would've just bought a used Toyota like I had planned. Stay away.
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Transmission from hell!
bgalicia, 07/29/2015
updated 01/25/2016
2014 Ford Focus SE 4dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
Don't even think about getting the automatic transmission. I have taken it in 5 times and it does not get any better just took it in and still not fixed- shuttering, nonresponsive between 0 and 20 mph. Rides good at speeds of 20 and above bit will experience whiplash in stop/go traffic. Ford downplays any issue their Customer Relations Dept. reacts as if this is new to them. These guys have left the consumer and their dealers holding the bag. This was my 3rd consecutive Ford purchase but "no mas"!
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I will never buy a Ford ever again!
Tiana W, 05/26/2019
updated 11/29/2021
2014 Ford Focus SE 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
I wish I would’ve done me research before getting this car. I total regret purchasing this car. I wish I could trade it, but I have loan on it & I still owe around $7,200! When I took it for a test drive everything was great! Then when I actually started driving it around more it started jerking when I came to a complete stop & pressed the gas, rumbling when I made certain turns, and sometime stall. The “Check engine” light came on...and it was some wrong with the transmission module. Thank god Ford has a 150,000 mile warranty & I got it fixed. Fast forward 5-6 months later & the “Transmission fault, service now” light comes on! I’m really hoping that it’s covered under the warranty. This car isn’t worth putting any money into! You’ll end up putting more money in the car than what it’s worth. I’ll never buy a Ford after I get rid of this piece of crap! DO NOT GET A FORD! I advice you to do your research so you won’t make the mistake I did!
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Worst transmission in history
S. Caldwell, 05/30/2018
2014 Ford Focus SE 4dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
The dual clutch automatic in these cars is absolutely horrible. We bought at 35,000 were told by ford dealer in Jeff city Missouri it was reflashed and good to go. We are at 66,000 have had two clutches, timing cover sealant and the starter fell off due to being removed ever time the clutch is replaced. Obtained a detailed history in car and learned it wasn't just a reflash on the computer it has had three clutches before we bought it which brings total to five clutches and the current is failing. Machens ford sold me a lemon and lied to me. These cars are junk and ford should be horse whipped.
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Worst car I ever had!
Amber Chaplin, 08/21/2018
updated 08/29/2019
2014 Ford Focus SE 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
Bought my 2014 Ford focus SE brand new. All the miles put on it were mine. Obviously any new car you drive off the lot you can say goodbye to about 5 grand. That's to be expected. I had TWO transmissions go on me, my car is an automatic and my car needed to be reprogrammed several times. Luckily the warrenty covered the transmissions that went under the 60K miles. My reprogramming I had to pay for and also a rental car. I filed two complaints with Ford. I received a class action lawsuit in the mail against their transmissions, after I went through all that hassle. I'm now just at 100k miles and my rack and pinion goes in the car. The part is recalled on the fusions and the fiestas but not the focus. The part is about 1200 and takes four hours of labor. Another pricey fix. I assumed my alternator would go before a rack and pinion or a belt. This WILL be the last ford product I will EVER own. There is just too many problems with the vehicle in such a short period of time. By far the most unreliable vehicle I have ever owned. I do not suggesting buying the ford focus.
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big issues never fixed
ERIC, 10/09/2018
updated 04/17/2020
2014 Ford Focus Titanium 4dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl 6AM)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
Fords 6 speed transmission has big problems from the factory. The clutch had crap seals as built, years later when they HAVE NOT fixed the issue and changed the seals, It was great. For me FOR A BIT that was 3 cars later, at least I didn't need to pay for it. Then my steering totally went out, also a common problem but not covered under warranty. $1000 out of pocket. If it wasn't for those two BIG problems I could have given 5 stars the whole way. Ford drags it's feet fixing manufacturing problems.
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automatic transmission is junk. Dumped the car !
tuch, 08/21/2015
updated 02/21/2019
2014 Ford Focus SE 4dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
Ford needs to hire some engineers that have some technology. The automatic stick shift transmission as they call it is a joke and dangerous to drive. Still Ford won't man up and recall and replace the transmission. It slips, shutters, and mine has had the clutches replaced already, still is no good! The dealer keeps making up excuses like the car is supposed to shudder, or it has to learn your driving. What a joke! It's a shame because it's a fun car to drive until it hit 7000 miles, the service dept told me upfront that they get at least one car in a day with this same complaint! Family member just bought one used, same problem no fix. Dumped mine! FORD MAN UP AND RESOLVE THIS PROBLEM! I finally dumped the focus after ford could not fix the problem, last ford I will ever own. Shame on Ford. It said on the side window build in Flint Michigan with pride. I hated to dump that car on someone else but not much I could do, they have had tons of complaints.
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Shudders and NO Horn
Sharon, 09/21/2020
2014 Ford Focus SE 4dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
This is a very unsafe vehicle! Transmission shudders when attempting to accelerate from a stop light/sign. Also shudders at slow speeds. The horn stopped working and Ford wants $160 just to diagnose. Add to that the cost of the repair. And I just have not addressed it. It is super scary driving on 70 mph highway with no horn. Had the door clutch recall done. My door handle fell off two days later. Took it back and they "fixed it". Two months later and it fell off again. Just not using that door now. I am stuck with a very unsafe vehicle.
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Avoid at all costs!
Josiah, 03/03/2020
2014 Ford Focus SE 4dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
It will cost you a whole bunch of $$ in repairs and the reliability is horrible. I bought my 2014 Ford Focus hatchback that I "thought" was going to be a long-lasting car but instead I got a [non-permissible content removed]. The repairs are very expensive. There will be a majority of mechanical problems such as the alarm system, the blinkers, unlocking and locking the vehicle. When I purchased this vehicle so far it has cost me new brakes, a new engine, and oil changes. This car is not "reliable" instead it is a car that's a hunk of junk.
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What Ford calls normal is dangerous
America's guest, 09/04/2015
2014 Ford Focus SE 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
Afraid to pull out. The car lurches between gears in the low gears. I hate it. Worst car I have EVER driven. Lots of bells and whistles but...the seats are too small for my 6.2 husband. The noise and rattles are numerous. Water pools in the ridges of the trunk and hood. And the gas mileage for the size is only fair. I wish I had purchased the corolla instead for the same price. BIG mistake.
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Good looking but disappointing
Mitch S., 01/11/2017
2014 Ford Focus Titanium 4dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl 6AM)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
The newer focuses have alot of great things about them. They're comfy, quiet, good looking, and road handling is very good. However, there are ALOT of annoying design flaws (cup holders punch holes in your cup for example). The car is especially annoying in cold weather (defroster doesn't defrost the bottom half of the window, motor runs rough due to ice forming in thorottle body, stability control tries to make you crash, etc). The worst part of this car though is its reliability. All the electronics glitch intermittently, and the transmission (auto) is horrible. The manual isn't much better either,as it feels extra notchy and the motor doesnt rev down so every shift grinds a bit. Overall, if you want a reliable car, get a toyota, and if you want something sporty, buy something german.
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More focus needed on the Focus!
ELaine Wilkesman, 01/16/2018
2014 Ford Focus SE 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
Check on recalls, transmission recall on this vehicle. Even though it has been serviced for the poor acceleration it still has issues. Also the focus has a very low resale value. I bought it because I needed a decent mid value car, but even though I have low mileage and its in good shape won’t get much for a trade.
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Should be better
james carlson, 09/09/2015
2014 Ford Focus S 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
This car mostly delivers as expected. It has great gas mileage, up to 40 mpg hwy, and decent power from the 2.0L 4 cyl. The ride is quiet, but rough. Visibility is poor, as this car sits very low to the ground, and has obstructive A pillars blocking the view to the sides at intersections. Rear seat is unsuitable for long rides. The trouble areas are the quirky My Touch entertainment/navigation system, and the faulty 6 speed automatic transmissions (expect a recall). If Ford would just fix a few things, it would be a really good small car.
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GREAT car, best I've owned
noahsride, 12/13/2013
updated 12/13/2016
2014 Ford Focus Titanium 4dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl 6AM)
21 of 32 people found this review helpful
I bought this car brand new in Dec 2013 and I've put 92k on it as of Dec 2016. I have not had a single reliability issue with it. I've changed the oil when it notifies me (~ every 10k) and kept up on the scheduled maintenance. The only true repair had been a leaking gasket, which was covered under the ext warranty. I am beyond impressed with this car, solidly built and a pleasure to drive. The MyFord Touch screen and technology is great and easy to use, never had an issue. I have snow tires that I put on in the winter and it makes a world of difference in snow (highly recommend this). Love the hatchback for storage. I couldn't recommend this car enough. Best car I've owned.
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DCT is not your regular Automatic Transmission
gentle_coconut, 05/11/2015
updated 11/14/2016
2014 Ford Focus Titanium 4dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl 6AM)
6 of 8 people found this review helpful
That being said, Ford and its dealer network should do a lot more to explain to future owners what DCT is. The regular swish-style gearbox is simple in that one bears down on the throttle to go fast and eases to slow. DCT requires one to drive with a manual gearbox mentality. To quickly get to 4th or 5th, stay below 2500 rpm and then once on 4th or 5th one can push beyond 3000rpm to get some speed - I suspect that's when the turbo kicks in. I've found 6th works best in the range between 2200 and 2600rpm. To accelerate, use manual mode but at 160hp from turbo, I dont think this is the horse for that race. update as of 11/2016: upgraded to the focus st - essentially the same car but with more power and a tad worse fuel economy. same comforts as the regular focus, but is easier to live with compared to a wrx. got a 6 year dealer/manufacturer warranty so not worried about ford quality. never had any issues with the regular focus, and none so far with the st.
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Great Little Car,
Michael Lehman, 03/26/2016
2014 Ford Focus SE 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
6 of 8 people found this review helpful
People are all complaining about the transmission issue that these cars are having. Yes, I understand that's a problem but Ford is well aware and working on taking care of it. My review isn't based on the transmission alone (which I did have to have my clutch replaced) but I am not going to complain if Ford is willing to extend the warranty and keep my car running until they come up with a fix. Overall, amazing little car. I have always wanted one of the new focus sedans and was able to find mine at a dealership pretty decently priced. Fuel economy is amazing, handling is excellent, it's sharp looking and the performance is not like other 4 cylinder vehicles. I think Ford has designed an excellent little car.
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Reliable and Fun to Drive
rebelnate, 10/17/2016
2014 Ford Focus SE 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
7 of 10 people found this review helpful
I bought this car in August of 2014 from the dealer and drove it off the lot with 10 miles on it. I now have around 39,400 miles in 26 months. I also have the 5 speed manual transmission. The only issues I have had with the car were replacing a tail light bulb and then 2 tires because of nails. It is peppy for a small car and has more horsepower than the other cars in its class, (which is something I looked for). On interstates going the speed of traffic on open highways I average 35.5 mpg. On 2 lane highways with a lower speed limit I have averaged between 39 and 44 mpg of 200 mile round trips. It handles well in all types of weather. The AC cools off the car quickly in the hot days of summer. The bluetooth syncs easily with my phone, however I have had to resync it once. The legroom is the back is a little poor but it is a small car. The resale value of the car is poor because of issues with automatic transmission however but the manual transmission editions are reliable and fun to drive. I would easily consider buying one with a manual transmission again.
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If I could have one car never built again this would be it
mattyguru, 12/05/2014
2014 Ford Focus Titanium 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 6AM)
7 of 10 people found this review helpful
I wouldn't take the time out for this if it wasn't for the fact that everyone should know about how horrifying not only this car is but Ford for even letting this happen. The car has a recall on the transmission it stalls when driving and can even randomly shut off while driving. Ford wont even give you a rental tell they check what is wrong. even when it is under warranty and has a recall so they already know I am not at fault for this cars problems. Writing this while still waiting for a estimated time on how long tell they can even look at it.
FORD SUCKS
Emily B., 07/06/2019
2014 Ford Focus SE 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
4 of 5 people found this review helpful
Bought a 2014 Focus - need I say more. Clutch had to be replaced 3x within first yr and a half. Salesman knew dam well what he was selling. My warranty has expired on this used piece of crap. Can't afford another car right now. WILL NEVER BUY FORD AGAIN.
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Maybe alive ?, 09/23/2015
2014 Ford Focus SE 4dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
4 of 5 people found this review helpful
We bought this car for the gas mileage and the cargo space of the hatchback. Little did I know, we bought a brand new night mare! It goes forward when it wants to, not when it needs to. Hit the gas and it stutters surges and stutters. Now u have moved 10 feet and about to be hit by incoming traffic. As our grandchildren grow, the second stage car seat can not fit behind the driver. Went to trade in for a car with a larger back seat and the dealer did NOT want to take in trade, do to the transmission issues! 2014 is worth half of what I paid for it and it is in mint condition! Than a letter comes in the mail saying the can help with the Ford Focus transmission problem !! What the heck, we were told it was because of two different driving habit, the computer needs to readjust ! This is criminal . Currently driving the car waiting for parts! Hope the come soon.
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AWFUL
Roslyn Levit, 09/14/2016
updated 03/17/2021
2014 Ford Focus SE 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
4 of 5 people found this review helpful
I hated this car because of its transmission issues. I traded it in for a 2016 Focus in September, 7 months after I purchased the 2014, I was told that the 2016 did not have the same transmission. I lost money on the trade-in because Ford had just issued a recall on the cars but Ford would not replace the transmission unless you broke down. I have had the 2016 for two years and I love it. Great pick up, features and comfort. I wish I had just purchased the new one from the beginning. Just got rid of the 2016 Focus. Starting to feel that it was hesitating which shouldn’t happen. Day after I sold it, I received a recall notice. Piece of junk. Bought a Kia.
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FOCUS is TRASH
Fed up With Ford, 08/27/2019
2014 Ford Focus Titanium 4dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl 6AM)
4 of 5 people found this review helpful
Dont listen to my obvious rant , just google Ford Focus (2012-2014 Transmission) and enjoy, Ford should be ashamed of how they are trating thier loyal consumers by putting out an obviously broken product and refusing to own up or fix it. Won't ever own another Ford.
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Would be the most ultimate compact on earth if...
tatepc@gmail.com, 03/29/2016
updated 04/08/2019
2014 Ford Focus S 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
4 of 5 people found this review helpful
Had 180 HP and a regular transmission like the 2010 focus. Great car, except for the trans that skips in between 1st and 2nd driving in city. Awesome on the highway though. Update 4/7/19 - after a complete transmission replacement in December of 2018 the car runs great and with no additional transmission flaws, I think Ford has improved their replacement parts for this issue
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Worst mistake I've ever made
Kabasta Edward, 09/08/2015
updated 09/10/2018
2014 Ford Focus SE 4dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
4 of 5 people found this review helpful
I can't begin to say how much I hate my car. The transmission gets fixed all the time, the alternator failed, battery failed twice, sterling failed, interior melted and my plastic door closer broke while making a high speed turn. I have had to use Fords roadside assistance 4 times in 3 months. Worst car I've ever owned and I've bought some cheap cars!
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chipmunk26, 10/05/2016
2014 Ford Focus SE 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
5 of 7 people found this review helpful
well the car looks good but be careful . the first problem you will get is going to be the transmission, the shifting is rough and it will need to figure whether it needs to shift or not..... de careful in traffic it will give you a backache. the update you will get from the dealership is not very good since they are not equipped with the issue and the warranty is extended to some parts but all the parts that need to be fixed that is if you over 5/60k warranty part for powertrain. When it comes it to resale that's a hole another story. the car drops in price massive when it comes to trade it or sell at least 4k-6k. the Bluetooth setup is okay but you will need to reconnect it overtime since it will not do that and also understand what your saying. I do not recommend any to buy this car not worth it. I also went through 3 transmission over the time I had the car an average of 10k miles . I had a total of 16 repair on the car which made it an average of 1.85 which comes out to every 2months in the shop (owning it for 28months).
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Fords Junk
Jerry, 11/12/2016
updated 05/16/2019
2014 Ford Focus SE 4dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
5 of 7 people found this review helpful
Warning do not buy this vehicle. I have driven Fords for years. Never again. replaced fuel pump and fuel tank and now I am being told I need to replace the clutches. on a vehicle that has 50,000 miles on it. DO NOT BUY FROM FORD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Surprised
flbntz, 06/14/2014
updated 12/17/2018
2014 Ford Focus SE 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
6 of 9 people found this review helpful
Test drove 2014 Ford Focus SE 5spd, and was surprised. Thought it would be too small, that wouldn't like "overly busy" infotainment area of car. Liked it, bought one. Good manual transmission. Heard people didn't like auto trans. Had driven dual clutch auto-manual vw's, didn't like. Car is small, need to plan out where to put things, small car ride. Could use a sixth gear on highway, but fun to drive, feels well-made. Getting 39mpg+ on ride back and forth to work. Curvy, hilly back roads. Do upshift when lighted arrow tells me to do so. Seems engine would lug, but it doesn't. Am in fifth gear by 35mph! Very likable car. Got great deal. First black car. Handsome.
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2014 Focus SE Hatchback: Buy a manual transmission
brooke, 11/26/2015
updated 12/05/2016
2014 Ford Focus SE 4dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
6 of 9 people found this review helpful
I recently came to terms with the fact that my 1983 VW GTI was no longer serving my family needs. I held on to it for many years because it was the most reliable and fun car I've ever owned. After test driving several cars and not loving any of them, I drove a Focus hatchback with a manual transmission. It was like driving a new version of my GTI. I often find excuses just to drive it because it's so much fun. I love everything about it. I handles like a much more expensive, performance car. I hear so many complaints about the Focus. However, almost all are about the DCM Automatic transmission. If you want a great, fun car, buy the manual transmission version. I'm very glad that I did.
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Worst car ever
hatemyford, 10/18/2014
2014 Ford Focus SE 4dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
8 of 13 people found this review helpful
I have the Ford Focus SE. I bought it with an automatic transmission that I paid $1300 for. 6 months later I find out it has a manual transmission with 2 electric clutches that no longer work. In 1 year the transmission, clutch, alternator, steering and interior have been repaired. My "automatic" transmission performs so poorly that I feel unsafe in the car. Do not buy this car. Once you own it, no one can fix it. It also depreciated 70% the first year. When it was 9 months old I was offered $7500 to trade it in. I paid 23K
Get a manual!
thue77, 01/21/2016
2014 Ford Focus SE 4dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
8 of 13 people found this review helpful
This car for the money is one of the best handling, comfortable, and sporty small size cars on the market. Although the 2.0 4-cylinder would be worlds better with a Turbo, the small engine is tuned up enough to make the SE Hatchback fun to drive. When looking at other reviews over and over again were issues with the duel clutch automatic transmission, my wife and I loved the car and wanted to get one but no way with all of the bad reviews on the automatic transmission was I going to buy one. So we made the decision to get a manual, it is fun to drive, a great little car so far, and we avoided the transmission issues which plagued the automatic. (I hope and think Ford has changed the auto transmission by now, such a shame because it is such a great little car). For the small car segment this is one of the best cars to buy, everything is great about the car but if you are looking to purchase one - it has to be a manual.
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Clutch Problems.
Shaun10422, 06/04/2019
2014 Ford Focus SE 4dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I bought mine from a second hand dealer. Great price and condition. Felt great to drive. A year after I bought it, I went to go get it check to why it would skip 1st gear, and shudder all the time when I take off from a stop. Turns out this year Focus is KNOWN to have clutch issues. I had my clutch replaced FREE OF CHARGE thanks to my WARRANTY. Four months later, I began to have similar issues with my clutch again.I took it to a local ford dealer again to have it checked out and they told me I needed to have it replaced. I would not recommend buying this car WITHOUT a warranty that covers this. Other than the clutch, this car is great on gas mileage. I get around 30-35 miles per gallon. Not a lot of storage if you get the hatchback model.I hope this review helps clear any doubts.
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Everything is great until the warranty expired
Zaro Razak, 03/02/2018
2014 Ford Focus Electric 4dr Hatchback (electric DD)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
We love the car, the comfort, the technology and the handling. But 4 days ago, my wife started the car to drive home, it give "tat, tat,tat" sound and told her to pull over to the side and have the car towed to the dealership. That's what we did, except most dealers dont want to take it, so we sent it back to the dealer that sold the car to us. After 3-days, they still dont know what's wrong with it. Hey, at least they give us a rental car while trying out to find the problem with the car. I have owned 3 Honda cars and a Volvo. I thought I should buy "American"... We are still waiting to hear what is wrong with our dear "electric" car.
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JUNK JUNK JUNK
Angela, 09/26/2016
2014 Ford Focus SE 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
This car is JUNK! Transmission slips, nothing but issues after having it for 2,000 miles. brought car in they wouldnt fix it until the 3rd time i went with the mechanic. WOSRT CAR EVER! I WILL NEVER BUY FROM FORD AGAIN!! Corporate is USELESS, all they said was they can't do anything about it. JUNK
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Always felt unsafe
Libra, 06/13/2020
2014 Ford Focus SE 4dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
Bought this as my first car and regretted it from the start. To start the car is very sensitive, I've always had to be very careful with the gas and break cause just a press to hard sends the car flying. I only found out about the transmission after I bought the car unfortunately I had to replace the clutch 2 times and was just about ready for the next soon as I could feel the shuddering starting again. It's very dangerous with this problem as you can be at a 4 way stop and it's your turn to go and you press the gas...but the car doesn't go it shudders then all the sudden out of no where it will excellerate out. This has happened to me many times and other cars at the 4 way stop think I'm not going and they proceed to go and I came flying out and almost caused an accident many times. Or when it has this problem and you're trying to get up a hill. It's not safe and these cars should be recalled. I finally had enough and out enough money in that my 2014 ford focus and got rid of it. Don't make the mistake of buying this unsafe car!
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Worst car I’ve ever had!!!!!
Diego Garcia, 01/14/2019
2014 Ford Focus SE 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I’ve had this car since it was new I’ve had to replace the battery 4 times now in just a few years the mileage is never even close to accurate and the gas just goes fast on it. It’s also almost as if the car hesitates a lot when I press on the gas and won’t go or it shakes a ton i would never recommend this car to anyone I’ve actually had a few family and friends consider buying one by the looks but when I tell them everything that I’ve had with the car they change their mind and buy something else. Only reason why i even got it to begin with was I trusted someone I knew at future ford of Sacramento to help me get a car I wanted the used 08 Acura to pay it off faster but he convinced and pumped me up to get this car on a lease and me being the stupid new young adult I was I just agreed and went with it ended up going over on miles because of work and got stuck with the car. I would rather have a geo metro than this car now to be honest. Never buy a Ford Focus and if anyone from Sacramento reads this never go to Sacramento future ford.
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Never again!
GB, 01/20/2018
2014 Ford Focus SE 4dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I bought this focus 2014 new. Transmission was replace in 2015,horn had to be replace 2017,front seat tore (why),rip on headliner,sensor on tire for air pressure had to be replace 2017, I have NEVER had a new carthat had to have to have so many repairs. Never will I buy a Ford again.
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Death trap
Brenda, 01/06/2018
updated 01/09/2019
2014 Ford Focus SE 4dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
This is the 3rd focus I have bought and by far the worst... it shuts off while driving usually in a snow storm where there’s no safe place to pull off... it’s been to the dealer numerous times and they just basically put a bandage on.... same issue happens over one over... because of this I will NEVER deal with any ford again I will take my business elsewhere... extremely disappointed... I can’t even give the car away nor would I want anyone else to drive it....this car needs to be smashed and never driven again!!!!
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Never Again
Ed of O-Town, 08/12/2017
updated 02/14/2018
2014 Ford Focus SE 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
Same transmission problems as other reviewers. I grew to really hate the car and the end result is that I will never buy/lease another Ford product. Lease was up in March of '17 so I turned it in and now drive a 2017 Hyundai Sonata which I love.
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Hope they improve over the base
kingkole02, 09/06/2014
2014 Ford Focus Titanium 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 6AM)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
This model was a basic, however by 50k miles was showing tranmission issues. Could be a lemon could be beaten up by another driver. However this model slipped in and out of drive and reverse. Performance was bad because the transmission slipped. Once the transmission caught up it was decent in preformance. Other then some issues this vehicle may have been a nice vehicle. Ample interior space, decent seats, good size trunk, and easy to drive.
Not up to par with imports
Mike H., 08/18/2018
updated 02/27/2019
2014 Ford Focus S 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
Lot of recalls, from door latch to transmission . Had catalytic converter stop up...left me walking at 30000 miles. Quite cheap interior, awful venting, factory radio poor. Exterior paint is easily chipped. Good points, better than advertised gas mileage, good performance for a 4 cylinder, great handling, as good...better than my old Mach 1. On another factory recall, which might involve two trips to the dealer. A bit ridiculous. I believe a Nissan or Kia will be in my future. The Focus is a disappointment.
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My first and last FORD product
Anissia Crayton, 04/11/2017
updated 10/11/2017
2014 Ford Focus S 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I currently have a 2014 Ford Focus. This car has given me problems since the first month I purchased it. I purchased it with 14 miles on it. I took it back to the dealership with 1000 miles on it as it was jerking really bad. It acted as though I was driving a really bad stick shift car, I was not. The service folks told me this is how the Ford Focus functions. I took it back again at approximately 20,000 miles, the issue continued to get worse. The shaking, the stuttering, the slow take off. Again, the service guys told me this is how the Ford Focus functioned. I knew something wasn't right. Now, they tell me at 65K miles, the clutch is bad and needs to be replaced. Ford is NOT taking responsibility for their awful transmission issues. This problem began from the very beginning. I purchased this car for my 16 year daughter. I will no longer allow her to drive this car as it may quit on her at any moment. I wonder if the President of FORD or the Ford dealership would purchase this vehicle for their daughter? I would say, they would not. I do not recommend anyone purchase this vehicle as Ford nor the dealership will stand behind you. When you go to trade, they don't want to give you anything for the car as they know it is not worth a dime. Never again will I purchase a FORD vehicle. It’s back in the shop today! Horrible car. Worse purchase ever!
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