The vehicle's clutch has been replaced twice it stutters/hesitates, makes grinding noises, etc. And still does since second repair, radio made popping, static skrecking sounds that got worse over time to the point of happening all the time and made radio useless, purge valve failed and could have destroyed gas tank and fuel pump if not dealt with which thankfully I did. These are all known issues with this vehicle thousands of similar complaints online.

- Medford, NY, USA

Vehicle shudders at take off or when slowing down to make a turn when initializing gas. Issue was found to be a problem with the clutch. Similar vehicles with the same make, model and year have been given extended warranty# 14M02 for this same issue. My vehicle does not fall under the VIN#'s being covered. I believe this issue is affecting more vehicles than Ford realizes. My car is currently at 65,369 miles.

- Stockton, CA, USA

My 75 year old mother in law was driving this car (her car) on 4/4/17 in bellmead, Texas. She was hit at about 40 mph in the front passenger side quarter panel/wheel area by a 1998 Honda sedan. She was driving on a paved feeder road in clear sun shiny weather. The car was a total loss due to the axel breaking and the air bag did not deploy. She hit her head in the accident which resulted in her death a week later due to a stroke caused by a left hemorrhagic stroke (brain bleed). I can provide the police report and photos via personal email not through this public forum.

- Springtown, TX, USA

We have had the tcm replace one, the cluthes replaced twice and the shuttering, non shifting, shfting when not supposed to are still happening. After multiple visits to two Ford dealers, Ford is unable to fix these dangerous problems.my wife was on the freeway traveling at 70mph when the car suddenly died, no power. Lucky it was very early in the morning and there was no traffic. Under normal driving conditions, my wife may have been severely injured or worse. These 2011 - current year Ford Focus and fiesta are a danger on our roads, Ford must be made to recall these death traps.

- Menifee, CA, USA

This happens consistently, from a stop when the car is accelerating theres a very distinct stuttering where the car feels like its bucking or moving back and forth as if it can't get into gear. Occasionally this will make it feel like the car is about to stall. We've had the car in the shop for service for this exact issue 3 times (about to be a 4th). We were most recently in Lincoln city, Oregon and trying to merge into traffic from a dead stop, pressing on the accelerator made the car lurch and didn't offer us the ability to merge smoothly, instead we were unsure if we were going to stall out or if the gear would catch.

- Portland, OR, USA

The contact owns a 2013 Ford Focus. When the accelerator pedal was depressed at 25 mph, the vehicle failed to respond and the check engine warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the transmission failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 70,000.

- St. [Etersburg, FL, USA

I'm currently experiencing issues with the shifting of gears. It feels like a mild case of whiplash when it happens. Sometimes I start to accelerate and the car doesn't go it bucks slightly and sometimes just doesn't accelerate at the speed it should and it scares me in heavy traffic. On the highway I will feel loss of power which shows the rpms rapidly going up and down during these episodes. Going to a local Ford dealership to see what's going on. Many websites with people complaining of transmission problems having them replaced more than once. I'm not a very happy camper and I've been a Ford owner my whole life.

- Swanton, VT, USA

My family has always had Ford's growing up. For the most part I always remember them being reliable and great vehicles. In 2005 I bought a 2003 F-350 with the 6.0 diesel engine. Anyone that is familiar with the 6.0 powerstroke knows it was a money pit from the start. It was a poor design from Ford. They did nothing to help me out. I eventually spent around 6,000 dollars to fix the engine to make it reliable. A big disappointment in Ford. I recently bought a 2013 Ford Focus and the problems started all over again. To my understanding Ford is very aware of the problems with the transmission. Another bad design from Ford. The problem is a bad oil seal in the transmission that is leaking oil on the dry dual clutches and causing them to slip. They did extend the warranty 100,000 miles. My car has just over 66000 miles on it. They will not cover the fix because it has a salvage title. My argument is the problem is in the defective parts in the transmission it has nothing to do with the light damage it had in the front end to stamp a salvage title on it. Of course again Ford will do nothing to help me out. Another big disappointment in Ford.

- Carlos, MN, USA

The contact owns a 2013 Ford Focus. The contact stated that there was an abnormal noise progressing from the transmission and that the gears were difficult to shift and change over. The failure began after a dealer's repair for a manufacturer recall to service the transmission. The contact was included in two manufacturer service campaigns, but was not notified of the transmission clutch shudder / transmission input shaft seal campaign extension and the transmission control module extended campaign coverage. The manufacturer was contacted to determine when they may be able to address the two service campaigns pertaining to the transmission failure. The recall information was not provided. The failure mileage was not available.

- Louisville, TX, USA

Transmission shifting erratically, car jerks violently when taking off from a stop. This is a known problem in these dual clutch transmission. This car is unsafe, why else would Ford keep extending the warranties on these transmission. These transmissions are not fixable and very unsafe. There are numerous class action lawsuits against Ford on these transmissions. Why haven't you forced a recall on this before people start dying

- Goodrich, MI, USA

Transmission failure. I've had the clutch strum replaced six times, most recently my car experienced a transmission electrical and actual failure without warning. I was unable to move on a highway bridge. It has been having shifting issues since I got it and makes a noise and stutters, usually between first and second gear but also in other instances. This has been an ongoing issue.

- Seattle, WA, USA

Trans slip or hesitates upon take off, , jerking 3or 4 times then 2nd gear is ok, ,new clutches was denied because of salvage rebuilt title..the vehicle has been re-certified to operate in Hawaii..very slight damage, light hit

- Pahoa, HI, USA

"takata recall"my 2013 Ford Focus at 75,000 miles the car (automatic transmission) would shudder when taking off from a stopped position and eventually progressed to rapidly slipping out of acceleration and acting as if the car was in neutral. Ford replaced the clutches under warranty, problem solved. At 150,900 the transmission failed and Ford reported to me that a $900 modulator should fix the problem and maybe the clutch would again need to replaced. My complaint is that this commuter car is a good car with a faulty widely known transmission problem that will probably not be fixed by replacing expensive parts. Ford has stated that it will not help with any of the cost. The dealership that does all the cars maintenance will give 10% off cost. Ford Motor Company should rectify the faulty transmission problem and provide compensation!

- Lewiston, ME, USA

My 2013 Ford Focus has the same transmission and therefore the same issues that are covered by Ford's customer satisfaction program 14M01 but for some inexplicable reason my vehicle was omitted from the program. The technician at the dealer informed me that the issue was the same. The issue is an engineering problem with the transmission not a manufacturing issue. To exclude selected vehicles due to manufacturing dates or locations should not apply. The application of the issue should be associated with the transmission and vehicle year. The vehicle has been in the shop 4 times since I purchased it new 4 years ago. The symptoms are severe transmission slippage and violent shuddering while accelerating from a stop. Each repair has corrected the problem for a very short duration. Although this has not resulted in a crash yet, I am not certain that it is not a safety issue if the vehicles transmission was to fail to accelerate while turning across lanes of traffic.

- Mobile, AL, USA

Car feels like it slips into neutral while driving and engine revs. Jerks forward when going back into gear. Had it to dealer 2X in 2 weeks. They say they can't find anything wrong. Get the car back and does it again. Have contacted Ford and they tell me to contact service mgr at the dealer. Car feels dangerous to drive. Happens on the hwy and street driving. Is random. Bought the car brand new

- Coconut Creek, FL, USA

I have an extended warranty on my vehicle, 2013 Ford Focus. I have contacted various dealers in my local area, who have given me various excuses to not fix my transmission which is covered by the extended warranty. I contacted the Ford customer relationship department, and they are advising me that it is up to the dealership to fix or not fix the problem. They have absolutely refused to assist me in getting this fixed or getting a rental vehicle to allow for transportation during the time that my car is getting serviced. The transmission is becoming a safety issue. I have a young daughter and her safety is my primary concern. The transmission has started to shudder and stall while driving. I am concerned that this will be an accident waiting to happen without the help of getting this repaired in a timely manner. This has been an ongoing issue since August. I had a dealership in las vegas (team Ford) inform me in August and I was told that the issue was not necessary and didn't need to be repaired. I have received less than subpar service from Ford Motor Company and the dealerships in my area.

- Las Vegas, NV, USA

Transmission began shifting incorrectly until finally losing all power leaving me stranded in the passing lane going uphill on a major highway. Problem still persisted after the Ford dealer reprogrammed the transmission. Replacement of transmission control module still has not fixed the issue and the dealer currently doesn't know what the problem is as they hold onto the car for further testing. I've also had the power steering fail on me twice.

- Breinigsville, PA, USA

The contact owns a 2013 Ford Focus. While driving approximately 75 mph, the vehicle experienced a complete loss of steering. The failure occurred without warning. After the failure occurred, the contact slammed on the brakes and the vehicle was able to be stopped. After the failure, the service power steering warning indicator illuminated. The contact also stated that the failure recurred when making turns. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the electrical power steering control module was defective and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was also brought in for a transmission clutch failure every three to six months. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 65,000. The VIN was not included.

- Calremore, OK, USA

The contact owns a 2013 Ford Focus. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to shift gears without warning. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was repaired; however, the diagnosis and repair were unknown. In addition, upon purchasing the vehicle, the tire pressure warning indicator illuminated. The technician stated that the indicator would eventually turn off; however, the contact mentioned that the indicator remained illuminated. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer where it was diagnosed that an unknown chip needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 44,000.

- San Leandro, CA, USA

The Ford Focus hatchback that I purchased from auffenberg dealer group, 1708 new car drive, O'fallon, Illinois on December 13, 2016 constantly jerks when I accelerate. The car does not accelerate properly, as if it is not getting enough gas. (strangely, I did not sense this while test driving the vehicle. During the test drive on December 13, 2016, I did mention to the sales person that I heard a sound coming from the car that sparked my concern but was told he heard nothing. There's something wrong with the reaction of the wheels on the car when acceleration is slowed. My greatest concern is the car acts as if it will stop in traffic. This can prove dangerous to me and other motorists. No one mentioned or discussed with me on December 13, 2016 these problems although I've since seen a paper lacking my signature concerning the same. The car indicate a danger while in motion to me and other motorists.

- Venice, IL, USA