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.
10.0
really awful
Crashes / Fires:
7 / 6
Injuries / Deaths:
6 / 2
Average Mileage:
44,693 miles
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"takata recall" initially the car started shaking and making terrible noises. After parking it, the car would not go into reverse. It was towed to a "dealer" facility where they did some "repairs" on the transmission.....$600. The car was transferred to me and I have experienced a loss of forward power several times. After a short wait period it will start. I have been involved in an accident.....pulled onto the 4 lane one way highway and lost power....bam. The car also has the "shudder" issue while idling.. it feels like the engine will stall.
My transmission is great progressively worse. The judder, slipping out of gear, deceleration when I need to accelerate, and the random buckling of car is getting too horrible to ignore anymore. My dealership told me that there has been no issues with the transmission and that I was wrong. I am reading way too many of the same stories with the same car. This is getting dangerous and I am stuck with this car. When I accelerate from a stopped position, I feel as if I am riding a bucking Bronco (shuddering). The jolting and shuddering is enough to loosen my kidneys. This has always occurred on my car. But it is getting worse. But according to Ford, this is 'normal' and 'this transmission is suppose to feel like a manual.' I have driven manual transmission cars and they do not behave this way. They have made it seem like cars are suppose to drive this way now.
Vehicle stalls erratically due to a fuel delivery issue. Leaves driver stranded with no means of starting the car. Ford is aware of the issue via NHTSA recall number: 18V735 but no solution has been implemented yet.
Along with the myriad of Ford dps6 transmission problems, and repairs over the past 4 years, I alsoy had an event that could have caused a fatality directly related to the performance of the power train and engine. While attempting to make a light acceleration for a city green traffic signal for a left 90 degree turn the car unilaterally increased the speed and RPM's. the car was moving so fast I nearly hit a tree on the opposite side of the intersection at a high rate of speed. I had to repeatedly hit the gas peddle with my foot to stop the acceleration, while maintaining directional control of the vehicle. I am still waiting for Ford to contact me about the other fuel recall issue related to this vehicle so they can address this issue as well.
I have a 2013 Ford Focus SE. I bought it used at 84K miles from a dealership in February of 2019. First time I got gas after buying the car it had trouble starting afterwards. Had that fixed and it doesn't stall but the miles to empty reads incorrectly now. Also started making a grinding sort of noise when I'm going up slight inclines. When I go from a stop light or stop sign it shudders during accelerating. I was getting onto the highway and had to stop on the entrance ramp due to road work and almost couldn't get enough power to get onto the interstate. Currently this website is saying all of my recalls have been repaired.
- Ripley, WV, USA
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This Focus has gave me nothing but problems. I've had it for almost 4 years in January. And it's left me stranded numerous times multiple trips to the dealership lets not get started on how awful they are. I'm going to trade it in. Never will I buy another Ford !!
We had transmission clutches replaced through recall. This did not fix problem. While driving, car will start flashing transmission error, hill assist error, breaking error, etc.. then the car will stall. We have taken it to dealer 3 times now. This has happened on busy city streets and highway.
Drove to work fine, on my way home, alert comes on steering wheel fault and then I can barely turn the wheel. I panic and pull into auto zone, which they say I may need power steering fluid so I buy a bottle. Look in the car book to see where to put it, turns out this car isnt equip with that, I have an esp! get in the car again and everything is fine no alert and I can drive it fine. Next day I go to drive and again I have an alert and can not drive!!! this is my 1st car ever and in the 2yrs I've had it nothing but recalls on it! this needs to be a recall to many are complaining about the same issue. What if this happen on a highway!"!"! on top of this I'm still waiting for a fix to the gas gauge issue, and the transmission was supposedly fix but it's still doing the same thing after a full stop, it has a hard time going again!!!!! I will never by a Ford vehicle again
The contact owns a 2013 Ford Focus. While driving 30 mph, the vehicle decelerated and the check engine indicator illuminated. The contact stated that the vehicle lost power when making turns or coming to a stop. The contact called dave sinclair Ford (7466 S lindbergh blvd, St. Louis, mo 63125, (314) 892-2600) and was informed that there was no remedy. A loaner vehicle was not provided. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified and informed the contact to work out the issue with the dealer. The failure mileage was 113,762.
The contact was calling on behalf her client who owned a 2013 Ford Focus. The driver was driving at 35 mph and decreasing to 15 mph in order to make a left turn, the vehicle stalled with no warning, as a result the vehicle crashed a tree. The airbags failed to deploy. The vehicle was included in NHTSA campaign number: 18V735000 (fuel system, gasoline). Both the driver and the front seat passenger were transported by ambulance for medical treatment. The driver sustained neck, back, and shoulder injuries as well as a fractured knee. The front seat passenger required three surgeries due to the injuries sustained from the crash. A police report was filed with case number: 0046196919U. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic but a failure was not diagnosed as the vehicle was deemed a total loss. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.
The contact owns a 2013 Ford Focus. While the contact's girlfriend was driving 30 mph, the vehicle shuddered and the gear shifter became stuck in second gear. In addition, the check engine indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to bailey Ford of malone (11 state St, malone, NY 12953, (518) 483-5500) where it was diagnosed that the clutch needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and provided case number: 21866473. No further assistance was provided. The failure mileage was 70,000.
The contact owns a 2013 Ford Focus. While driving various speeds, the check engine indicator illuminated. The contact stated that the vehicle began to jerk, hesitate, and the transmission would not switch into second gear. The vehicle was taken to Ford autonation (2 auto center dr, tustin, ca) where it was diagnosed that the transmission lever assemblies, the engine cylinder, and the transmission clutch were faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired and the manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 129,000.
My 2013 Ford Focus has an issue with a stuttering/shuddering type feeling. When I am stopped and then begin to try and accelerate is when the problem occurs. This has been very dangerous at times when I am entering traffic after being stopped. My car does not get to proper speed quickly enough.
The contact leases a 2013 Ford Focus. While driving 25 mph, the hatchback independently opened and the trunk ajar warning indicator illuminated. Additionally, while driving, the vehicle suddenly stalled without warning. The vehicle was restarted and was able to drive normally. The contact drove the vehicle to her residence. The contact took the vehicle to wild West Chevrolet (located at 750 w goldfield ave, yerington, nv 89447)to be diagnosed, but a failure code could not be found. The dealer informed the contact that the code was erased. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact was informed by the dealer that they called the manufacturer and were informed that the vehicle was safe to drive. The contact also stated that the failure previously occurred and the vehicle was taken to an auto parts store. The store representative found the transmission friction element stock a failure code. The code was cleared. While driving 25 mph, the check engine warning indicator illuminated. The approximate failure mileage was 78,000.
I just got the car from dealership with financing it, they didn't know notify me, that there was an unfixible recall!!! I am a single mom, it was my long way to getting a car, I want it be safe for me and my daughter, I don't, it won't even last 6 years, I am really upset!!!! please fix ingeen light pops on, hatchback opens, airbag is pff
On Friday, May 30. 2019, around 5:00pm, I was driving to a family event. I had just stopped for gas about 15 minutes prior to the incident happening. As ibwas driving and I came to a stop. Just as the light turned green, signaling for me to go, and I released my foot from the brake and began to accelerate, my car stalled. I was in the middle of a very busy intersection. I immediately put on my hazard lights, put my car in neutral, and began pushing it out of the street. There was smoke coming from the hood that eventually dissipated. I made several attempts to restart my car and it never would. I called my roadside assistance provider and had my car towed home. I have been trying to figure out the issue when today I had a reader plugged into my car to test for any error codes. Surely, codes P0100, P2227 and P0456 all came up. As I researched these codes, I was brought to the NHTSA website and found thid recall that I was never notified of and there's no remedy for. I am without transportation.
The transmission has been giving us problems since we got the vehicle. Right now, it is again in the shop. It is repaired and then there is another problem with the same system. When we take it into the shop, numerous problems show up. We have had the vehicle for only a little over a year so it would seem to indicate that there are serious problems.
The contact owns a 2013 Ford Focus. While driving 55 mph, the vehicle decelerated and lost power in the middle of traffic. The contact coasted the vehicle off the road. In addition, the vehicle leaked fuel. Also, when the contact filled up the fuel tank, the fuel tank gauge would not move. Currently, the vehicle would not start and the check engine indicator illuminated. The contact called bill night Ford (9607 S memorial dr, tulsa, ok 74133, (918) 526-2400), but the dealer would not schedule a tow truck to retrieve the vehicle. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failures and did not assist. The failure mileage was 141,000.
When accelerating the car makes a loud noise when trying to shift and hesitates when giving it gas. Car was purchased in Jan 2019 and had been doing this since we owned the car.
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- Harrison Township, MI, USA