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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.

6.4

fairly significant
Typical Repair Cost:
No data
Average Mileage:
32,400 miles
Total Complaints:
5 complaints

Most Common Solutions:

  1. not sure (3 reports)
  2. reseal joint in front (1 reports)
  3. reseal tail lights (1 reports)
2013 Ford Focus body / paint problems

body / paint problem

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2013 Ford Focus Owner Comments

problem #5

Apr 012021

Focus SE V6

  • Automatic transmission
  • 89,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

I bought my Ford Focus because it was made in the USA. Well, I have had nothing but problems with this car and I will never buy a Ford car again. By the way it is a 2013 Ford Focus. Sue! Stay away from these cars.

- khr1sco, Medford, US

problem #4

Sep 292016

Focus SE 2.0

  • Automatic transmission
  • 45,000 miles

This started last fall, looked all over for any sign of bad weather stripping. Cleaned out leaves under the hood it stopped for a while but we have had rain for two days as it sat and now have about an inch and a half of water on the passenger side only. both side of the car look the same around the windshield and door jams. Tree buds are falling with all the rain I'm going to try a water flood in the suspected area then compressed air.

- Jerry F., Dearborn Heights, MI, US

problem #3

Apr 092014

Focus ES

  • Automatic transmission
  • 10,000 miles

Third time they are trying to fix this. Who knows if they'll actually succeed this time. I have a lemon. It's going to be hell trying to trade in or sell this car that is LESS THAN A YEAR OLD NOW!

- mkay, Taylors, SC - South Carolina, US

problem #2

Mar 292014

Focus ES

  • Automatic transmission
  • 10,000 miles

Significant water saturation of passenger floorboards front and back.

Dealer had to remove all carpet, vinyl, and foam layers and let them dry out over several days.

Dealer detailed the car after the front joints were resealed. Was told a pin prick sized hole was located and fixed.

- mkay, Taylors, SC - South Carolina, US

problem #1

Dec 242013

Focus ES

  • Automatic transmission
  • 8,000 miles

water leak in trunk

Dealer resealed taillights and sent me on my merry way even though the car smelled horrible afterwards.

- mkay, Taylors, SC - South Carolina, US

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