2014 Ford Focus · symptom sheet
Transmission slips
- 161owner reports
- 42,000median miles
- $2,000median quote
- 3involved a crash
Newest report Sep 3, 2026 · checked Sep 19, 2026
161 of the 846 reports of transmission shudder on the 2014 Focus describe transmission slipping.
Part of Transmission shudders, slips or shifts hard (846 reports) · also: jerking or hard shifts, hesitation when accelerating
Tick what matches of 161 reports
What got replaced
Owners who name the part that was replaced mention the clutch pack (77 reports).
Recalls and investigations
No recall on the transmission and drivetrain covers the 2014 model year as of Sep 19, 2026.
What owners paid
19 of the 161 reports quote a price. Each dot is one quote. The middle half runs $298 to $3,081.
When it happens
The middle half of failures fell between 17,302 and 80,000 miles, from the 120 reports that gave a mileage.
What owners wrote
“The car slips gears on takeoff. This is a common problem with these cars. The problem is when people google it the results tell them to drive them hard not easy on takeoff. They say drive it like you stole it. I feel the is very dangerous and these cars should be recalled and taken off the roads.”
Filed Aug 8, 2023
“The transmission has completely failed multiple times causing us to have to push the car out of lanes of traffic because the car would not move forwards or backwards. The transmission would slip during acceleration even after clutch cleaning and fluid flush. There were no warnings, lamps, or messages. Its very clear that there is an issue with these cars as everyone appears to have the same TCM issues.”
Filed Jul 17, 2023
“I was driving the car and RPMs dropped to 0 and car would not go. Has had issues shifting, slipping, stalling and shuddering for over a year. Paid for a transmission fluid flush AT A DEALER. Never helped the situation. Has been ongoing issue for over a year. Now after checking the VIN my car is NOT a part of the recall? This seems to be a wider issue with no resolution. Now I am without a car and without a fix”
Filed Jun 28, 2023
“Car feels sluggish and transmission is starting to slip. I do know that the 2012-2018 Ford Fiestas and Focus's have the same transmission.”
Filed Jun 5, 2023
Should you keep driving it?
This page can't tell you that. 3 of 161 reports involved a crash and 1 people were hurt. Owners who file are the ones who had a bad experience, and nobody checks their reports. If the problem affects steering, braking, power or a fire risk, treat it as a safety fault and have it inspected before a long or high-speed drive.
File your own report with NHTSA. Complaint counts are how a problem gets an investigation.
Other problems on this car
- Engine stalls or loses power while driving 564 reports
- Check engine light or misfire 155 reports
- Power steering cuts out or goes heavy 134 reports
- Transmission fails or needs replacement 104 reports
- Loses power when accelerating 84 reports
- Infotainment, screen or backup camera fails 66 reports
- Doors, latches or locks fail 64 reports
- Fuel pump failure 41 reports
- Traction control or StabiliTrak light comes on 37 reports
- Battery dies or the car will not start 36 reports
- Fuel smells, leaks, or the gauge reads wrong 30 reports
- Airbag warning light or recall 28 reports
- Wheel bearing, tires or wheels 28 reports
- Engine overheats or leaks coolant 28 reports
- Brakes grind, pulse or wear early 27 reports