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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.

2.9

hardly worth mentioning
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
48,135 miles

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2013 Ford Focus miscellaneous problems

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2013 Ford Focus Owner Comments (Page 2 of 10)

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problem #166

Apr 012021

Focus 4-cyl

  • 100,000 miles

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

The contact owns a 2013 Ford Focus. The contact stated that while driving at undisclosed speeds, the vehicle lost motive power and stalled without warning. The contact stated that the fuel gauge was incorrectly showing that there was a specific amount of fuel to empty ratio on the instrument panel. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed. The contact was made aware of NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V735000 (Fuel System, Gasoline) however, the VIN was not included. The dealer and manufacturer were notified of the failure and referred the contact to NHTSA for assistance. The approximate failure mileage was 100,000.

- Houston, PA, USA

problem #165

Jan 042022

Focus

  • miles
While driving the vehicle the power steering completely failed and it became impossible to steer (except with great effort). If this had happened on the highway at speed it could easily have caused a major accident. I have seen hundreds of complaints about this problem on the internet, but there has been no recall for this highly dangerous defect.

- Boulder, CO, USA

problem #164

Aug 012018

Focus

  • 43,000 miles
The contact owns a 2013 Ford Focus. The contact stated that his vehicle would stall soon after filling up as the check engine light would illuminate on the instrument panel. The vehicle had been serviced prior to the failure under NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V515000(FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE). Both the dealer and the manufacturer have been notified of the failure and both informed him that they could not offer any additional service. The vehicle had yet to be repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 43,000.

- Tampa, FL, USA

problem #163

Sep 012021

Focus

  • 93,783 miles

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

The contact owns a 2013 Ford Focus. The contact stated that while driving 65 MPH, the vehicle stalled. The contact was able to drive to his residence at 40 MPH but felt that the vehicle was running out of fuel. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V735000 (Fuel System, Gasoline) and NHTSA Campaign Number: 14V495000 (Electrical System). The failure mileage was approximately 93,783.

- Buffalo, NY, USA

problem #162

Oct 012021

Focus

  • miles
Powertrain loss and loss of engine power, power control module. Engine failure on a busy highway. Putting me at risk of an accident. The car has been serviced by an independent service center. Has not yet been inspected by the manufacturer. Check engine and other warning lamps appeared

- Montclair , CA, USA

problem #161

Sep 112021

Focus

  • miles
The power of the car (a 2013 Ford Focus Electric) simply STOPPED within a few seconds of the warning message. A red triangle appeared on the dash with the message Stop Safely Now. I was surprised and pulled over. My safety was at risk because had I been making a left turn in traffic, I would likely NOT HAVE SURVIVED. I was on a country road and able to pull over immediately. The car lost power within seconds and would not move. After my car was towed away, I learned: This is a defect that FORD knows about; it has been confirmed in one of their technical safety bulletins (TSB 17-0045.) It ought to be a RECALL. It is a huge safety issue. The car was towed to a Ford dealership parking lot and could be inspected.

- Longmont, CO, USA

problem #160

Aug 232021

Focus

  • miles

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

When accelerating the vehicle pulls back to shift and then will release when going up in RPM-??s. After filling car with gas and when on the break the car will stall and takes time to restart the car. Had to pay out of pocket for recall 18S32 due to initially having it looked out and Ford closed out the recall because they recalibrated but did not actually fix the issue so 2 months later I had to pay out of pocket for the recall.

- Hanover Twp, PA, USA

problem #159

Aug 142021

Focus

  • miles
Our Ford focus is in the shop for its third transmission module problem.

- Ft Mitchell, KY, USA

problem #158

Aug 052021

Focus

  • miles
I was driving down the road and getting ready to stop at a red light but all of a sudden my car died completely. Lost all power including electrical and mechanical. Luckily there was no one in front of me so there was no accident but I was forced to push the car out of the middle of the intersection. It still isn't working. The battery is brand new and when I charge it it charges up like it should so I definitely think it's something else on the car causing the issue. I had no warning lights on or anything.

- Chattanooga, TN, USA

problem #157

Aug 062021

Focus

  • miles
I was driving and all of a sudden my car just shut down. Completely. It has not electrical power or anything.

- Chattanooga, TN, USA

problem #156

Jul 302021

Focus

  • miles

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

Was driving and had stoppedat a red light. Car died andwould not start again. Has not started since

- Chattanooga, TN, USA

problem #155

Jul 022021

Focus

  • miles
I had a recall for door latches to the ford focus My back passenger door automatically open while my son was sitting in his car on when I was making a left on a street Took my vehicle to Riverside ford an their technician told me they couldn't repair the door latches because the recall expired

- Chicago, IL, USA

problem #154

Jul 292019

Focus

  • 220,000 miles
The contact owns 2013 Ford Focus. The contact stated that while her mother was driving 40 mph, the vehicle shuddered and loss motive power. The vehicle independently decelerated. The driver continued driving to the residence with the vehicle continuing to shudder. The vehicle was taken to beechmont Ford, Inc. (600 Ohio pike, cincinnati, oh 45245, (513) 752-6611) however, the mechanic was unable to duplicate the failure. The vehicle was next taken to mike castrucci Ford (1020 oh-28, milford, oh 45150, (513) 275-1048) however, the mechanic was unable to determine the cause of the failure. The mechanic performed service under NHTSA campaign number: 18V735000/19V515000 (fuel system, gasoline) which failed to fix the vehicle. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 220,000.

- Anelia, OH, USA

problem #153

Jan 292021

Focus

  • 247,000 miles
I have had nothing but issues with this car since I got it 5 years ago. I was leaving to take my son to a dr appointment. I got about a mile down the road and the service engine now pops up. A loud pop sound came thru my speakers and the radio stopped working. Then I started losing rpms and power to my car it wouldn't go over 10mph. I was able to limp it back home very slowly. I'm not sure what's going on I've replaced the crankshaft/camshaft sensor and purge valve. I've had all the recalls fixed on it dealing with the transmission and clutch about 2 years ago. When Ford made this car they clearly wasn't thinking straight. This car is not safe and I'm so glad we made it back home safe my child was terrified. Nothing but a money pit and I don't have a lot of money to keep putting in a car that keeps having the same issues over and over.

- Clover, SC, USA

problem #152

Dec 232020

Focus

  • miles
The car isn't drivable. When I start it it makes clicking noise and hard to start. If driving it, it doesn't give any gas or go over 20 miles. It sometimes shut off and sometimes have a hard time driving foward. Codes P0087, P0783, P2872, comes up on a diagnostic. That's driving on a street and can't drive on highway anymore.

- Houston, TX, USA

problem #151

Nov 132020

Focus

  • miles
I have had my Focus in the shop at least 6 times for the transmission. Each time they have had to replace the clutches & seals. Now they say it needs the clutches, seals, throw out bearing and forks at a cost of $2231 & it is out of warranty. I have had this same problem since the car was bought new in 2013 & Ford won't do anything about it. It has caused me to almost be hit several times because the transmission won't shift correctly. I would say this is a safety problem as well as mechanical.

- Calhoun, LA, USA

problem #150

Nov 032018

Focus

  • 134,000 miles
I purchased this car in August of 2017 in bastrop, Texas at benny boyd used car sales. It broke 20 days later, where it went to bastrop Ford, unknown as to what recall they repaired but it returned to the shop about less than 2 months later with another recall issue, I have had the same issues several times, I now have the same issues again and have since November of 2018 I would like to return to my home state and or be able to get a new car but because this car has consumed and nearly diminished almost every part of my livelyhood and self worth, finances, debt, etc. I am unable to even operate as a normal human. I need this issue addressed because the car dealerships refuse to address the federal recalls and or buyback till 2023.. this car loses gear, has clutch and trans issues described the same as everyone else's in all forums and complaint site across the web. Backwards in drive stalls at lights loses gear while driving makes robot sounds etc. I have ruined my life by purchasing this vehicle and would like to go back to being productive. I have a mirage of health issues so this is not easy considering I should be in control of my everyday life because I orchard a vehicle to drive not sit and watch it parked while paying 400 a month in it. I am at a loss for words and solutions. I am in fire need of someone who understands from all aspects. Thank you.

- Chicago, IL, USA

problem #149

Sep 182020

Focus

  • 160,000 miles
Car was running and then just died. Car was stationary.

- Fort Worth, TX, USA

problem #148

Jan 202020

Focus

  • 91,000 miles
The transmission sticks and vehicle is hard to get up to speed. Took it to a certified dealer and it's the automatic clutch and said they see the Ford and fiestas doing this a lot!

- Englewood, FL, USA

problem #147

Jul 242020

Focus

  • miles
Recall performed on purge valve....still cant breath inside the cabin from the fumes...was told it the cat converter..... 1550 before tax

- Columbus, OH, USA

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