2014 Ford Focus power train problems
1,576 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the power train on the 2014 Ford Focus — 61% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The Transmission Control Module (TCM), within the PowerShift DPS6 Automatic Transmission, failed completely on a 2014 Ford Focus (72,000 miles). The failed component is no longer physically available for inspection as it was retained by the independent service facility as a core replacement, but…”
filed Sep 12, 2026
“The contact owns a 2014 Ford Focus. The contact stated that while driving approximately 30 MPH and coming to a stop, the vehicle unexpectedly stalled, and the transmission was slipping with the message “Transmission Overheated - Stop Vehicle” displayed. There was an abnormal odor coming from the…”
filed Sep 3, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
Certain 2011 through 2015 Model Year Fiesta and 2012 through 2016 Model Year Focus Vehicles Equipped with a DPS6 Automatic Transmission Transmission Control Module Extended Warranty Coverage REASON FOR THIS SUPPLEMENT Ã…
14M02 S7 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued May 4, 2023Certain 2011 through 2015 Model Year Fiesta and 2012 through 2016 Model Year Focus Vehicles Equipped with a DPS6 Automatic Transmission; Transmission Control Module Extended Warranty Coverage REASON FOR THIS SUPPLEMENT…
14M02 06 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Nov 7, 2022
Power Train problems in other Focus years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 Focus | 318 | 38% |
| 2017 Focus | 452 | 50% |
| 2016 Focus | 672 | 57% |
| 2015 Focus | 558 | 55% |
| 2013 Focus | 1,101 | 52% |
| 2012 Focus | 1,445 | 38% |
| 2011 Focus | 20 | 18% |
| 2010 Focus | 45 | 16% |
| 2009 Focus | 39 | 17% |
| 2008 Focus | 23 | 9% |
| 2007 Focus | 43 | 11% |
| 2006 Focus | 14 | 7% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2014 Ford Focus
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.