Problems with 2014 Ford Focus FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

The vehicle was purchased on august 11, 2019 from ourisman chrysler dodge jeep ram of bowie. a few days after, i started noticing issues with acceleration, deceleration, and fuel gauge issues with the vehicle. i went back to the dealership and i was told that fixing the fuel tank recall and transmission warranty extension on the vehicle will fix the issues. i took off a day from work and took to ourisman ford & lincoln in alexandria, virginia. after several hours of waiting, i was told that i will have to drop it off another day because some part(s) will be ordered. about a week after, i dropped it off and it stayed for over 3 days. i was told that everything was okay. perhaps, just about 1000 miles of driving in about 6 weeks after the repair, i almost had an accident due almost sudden stop on the highway on friday, november 1, 2019. i was driving at about 60mph when the vehicle almost stopped with the alert 'transmission fault service now'. i managed to pull off the road, turned of the engine and turned it on after about 20 minutes and the alert came up again. i drove at no more 20mph with the hazard lights on to my home. i scheduled appointment with darcars ford in lanham md to drop it off on monday, november 4, 2019. i am complaining because i have owned this for less than 90 days but i have gone through a whole lot. now it's becoming clear that the dealership knew, concealed and sold a severely useless vehicle that almost took my life. i am frustrated because the absence of a vehicle will obstruct my work, my son's school and all our medical appointments for the week. i sincerely need help... *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2014 ford focus. the contact received a recall notice for nhtsa campaign number: 18v735000 (fuel system, gasoline). the contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. koons ford of baltimore (6970 security blvd, windsor mill, md 21244, (410) 298-3800) was contacted and confirmed that the parts were not available for the recall remedy. the manufacturer was made aware of the issue and was not able to confirm when the parts were to become available. the contact had not experienced a failure.

Tl* the contact owns a 2014 ford focus. while driving approximately 35 mph, the vehicle stalled and the check engine warning indicator illuminated. the contact stated that the vehicle also stalled during a stop. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the mass airflow sensor was damaged. the vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred two days later. the dealer and manufacturer were not notified. the failure mileage was 120,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2014 ford focus. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign numbers: 16v643000 (latches/locks/linkages) and 18v735000 (fuel system, gasoline). the contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. ford fitzgerald (161 benjamin h hill dr w, fitzgerald, ga 31750, (229) 423-8787) was contacted and confirmed that the parts were not available for the recall remedy. the manufacturer was made aware of the issue and was not able to confirm when the parts were to become available. the contact had not experienced a failure. parts distribution disconnect.

2014 ford focus. consumer writes in regards to defective gas tanks. *ld the consumer stated the dealer exceeded a reasonable amount of time completing the recall repair. the part to repair the vehicle was on back order.*js

Tl* the contact owns a 2014 ford focus. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 18v735000 (fuel system, gasoline). the contact called john greene chrysler dodge jeep at 828-584-5337 (located at 910 jamestown rd, morganton, nc 28655) and was informed that the parts were not available. while accelerating from a stop, the vehicle stalled without warning. the same dealer was unable to diagnose the cause of the failure. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was approximately 78,000. vin tool confirms parts not available.

Tl* the contact owns a 2014 ford focus. the contact stated that the vehicle would not shift into reverse and switched from gear to gear without warning. the check engine indicator was illuminated. the vehicle was taken to galpin ford (15505 roscoe blvd, north hills, ca 91343, (818) 787-3800) where it was diagnosed that the clutch failed. a new clutch along with a motor mount and battery wires were installed. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure and did not assist. the failure mileage was 113,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2014 ford focus. while driving 25 mph, the vehicle stalled and the check engine warning indicator illuminated. the vehicle was towed to sheehy ford marlow heights (5000 auth road, marlow heights, md 20746) and was currently being diagnosed. the vehicle was not repaired. the contact received a recall notification for nhtsa campaign number: 18v735000 (fuel system, gasoline). the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 88,000. vin tool confirms parts not available.

Tl* the contact owns a 2014 ford focus. while driving various speeds, the vehicle stalled, completely shut off, and all the instrument panel indicators illuminated. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the vin was included in nhtsa campaign number: 18v735000 (fuel system, gasoline). the dealer and manufacturer were not notified of the failure. the failure mileage was unknown.

Tl* the contact owns a 2014 ford focus. while driving at an unknown speed, the contact heard a grinding sound coming from the front driver side wheel. upon inspection, it was discovered that the front brake caliper was faulty. the failure was not diagnosed or repaired. the local dealer (koons ford, 6970 security blvd, baltimore, md) and the manufacturer were notified of the failure. also, while operating the vehicle, the speed would suddenly reduce and the vehicle would fail to accelerate. the vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the fuel injectors were faulty and needed to be replaced. the vehicle was repaired and the failure was remedied. the failure mileage was 30,000.

2014 ford focus. consumer writes in regards to fuel vapor system malfunction. *ld the consumer stated the vehicle would shutter when stopped, the rpm increases then decreases. the consumer was advised the gas tank was deformed and needed to be replaced. *js

Tl* the contact owns a 2014 ford focus. while driving, the vehicle lost power and the check engine warning indicator illuminated. the contact coasted the vehicle over to the side of the road and powered off the engine. the vehicle was restarted and was able to drive normally. the vehicle was taken to dick smith ford of columbia (located at 7201 garners ferry rd, columbia, sc 29209, (803) 254-4000) where it was diagnosed, but a failure code could not be located. the vehicle was not repaired. while driving, the rear driver's side door opened independently and the instrument panel indicators illuminated. the vehicle was not taken to a dealer or an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing. the vin was included in nhtsa campaign numbers: 16v643000 (latches/locks/linkages) and 18v735000 (fuel system, gasoline). the manufacturer was not notified of the failures. the approximate failure mileage was 90,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2014 ford focus. the contact received a notification of nhtsa campaign number: 15v005000 (fuel system, gasoline); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. the contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. the manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. the contact had not experienced a failure. parts distribution disconnect. updated 05/03/16*lj the consumer stated the problem was rectified. updated 05/05/16.*jb

Purchased a 2014 ford focus se on january 4, 2014 and have had problems since driving it off the dealership parking lot. when driving the vehicle, the steering wheel bounces or sways back and forth. the feel is similar to when it is windy and the car is caught in an air gust. when driving any distance or a speed over 10 mph, the driver must hold onto the steering wheel to keep the car in the lane of traffic. the steering wheel sways one way and once you correct it is necessary to correct the opposite way. the car is driven to and from work approximately 17 miles one day daily. by the time i arrive at work or home my hands hurt from holding the steering wheel so tightly. prior to the third visit to the service department for the steering issue, a new problem arose. after breaking to stop the car, i lifted my foot off of the break, the vehicle accelerated forward fast enough to squeal the tires. applied the break again, stopped, removed foot to accelerate and car accelerated on its own again. this is becoming an ongoing issue. as of april 9, 2014 the vehicle has been in at the ford dealership four times, each time to be told there no problems can be found with the car. it drives the same as every other vehicle of the same make per the dealership. i've barely missed hitting the center barrier on the freeway, taking out the side of a delivery truck, accelerated forward at a dangerous speed in heavy traffic, and the steering is progressively getting worse. this car is unsafe for the public highway. ford continues to say there is no problem with the car. afraid to drive the vehicle in fear of hurting another driver or myself. *tr