CarComplaints.com Notes: Ford changed a lot of things for its 3rd generation, just none of them were a good idea.
The transmission tends to hesitate and jerk when accelerating. The new electronically-driven power steering can fail suddenly and without warning. Even Ford's SYNC can be a headache. Actually, scratch that last one — it's always been a headache.
I just purchased a 2013 Ford Focus with 21,400 miles on it. It was a one owner car previously. After I picked up the car I decided to wash it b/c the dealership did not detail the car as they told me they would. I went to wash it and what I thought was dirt on the front hood is actually many little holes where the paint has chipped off. I'm so disappointed in Ford, it looks terrible. I highly recommend anyone looking to purchase a Ford vehicle to research the paint problems Ford has had for years now and the company refuses to take any sort of accountability.
Now I'm stuck with having to get an estimate for a paint job on a $14K car I literally just financed!!!!!
- Erin M.,
Worcester, MA, US
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Paint is peeling off on the front grill in blister like peel. Ford says its not covered under warranty.
- dhindman, Fernwood, ID, US