2014 Ford Focus cruise control problems
Owners reported cruise control problems in 164 complaints for the 2014 Ford Focus, 5% of the complaints on file.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 164 5% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 20,000 miles 124 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 12 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 4 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When cruise control problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 62 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 13 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 10 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 18 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 12 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 4 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 2 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 2 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 1 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 124 cruise control complaints that report mileage, the median is about 20,000 miles, and 69% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 12 crashes, 4 injuries.
What owners wrote
My dps6 transmission again had a severe shuddering incident when pulling out into 55 MPH rush hour traffic on a 6-lane highway. After the shudder discontinued and speed was increased to approximately 50 MPH, while attempting to navigate into another lane, I had a significant loss of power after engaging the accelerator to the floor with zero response from the transmission. Due to this defect, my vehicle was struck in the rear by an oncoming vehicle.
When I am accelerating from a complete stop, the car shakes at higher rpms in first gear and when it is trying to shift into second gear from first. The car haphazardly accelerates or sometimes will not accelerate at all. Spoke to the dealer and they said this is normal, but I disagree.
Other problems reported for the 2014 Ford Focus
- Drivetrain & axles 1,540 complaints
- Engine 448 complaints
- Fuel system 354 complaints
- Electrical system 247 complaints
- Steering 223 complaints
- Body & structure 63 complaints
- Transmission 49 complaints
- Latches & locks 48 complaints