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.
The 2013 Ford Focus I purchased from an auto broker, is only 5 years old, low miles, appears to have been well cared for by previous owner. I have owned this car less than a year. I was aware of extended warranties on the transmission. When I recognized the shuddering and the transmission flaring, I took it to the local Ford dealer for repair. The clutch was replaced and the transmission control module updated as per the extended warranties. The issue with the transmission flaring (randomly down shifting) was not covered by the extended warranties. It was the output shaft speed sensor. It turns out that the speed sensor failed because the output shaft bearing assembly came apart, causing the speed sensor to fail, oh and shrapnel also got into the gear box and caused damaged as well. Total cost of repairs was $1707.33. None of these issues were caused by wear and tear. These were mechanical failures, that I should be reimbursed for.
Transmission has issues: This transmission has been serviced many times including those listed below, but perhaps even more if I check my records. For a new vehicle, these are major concerns.
11,671 Miles
Electrical: Reprogram PCM
Replace Clutch and Inner Shaft Seals
Clutch Assembly
Performed adaptive learning.
30,197 Miles
Clutch Assembly
Axle
Trans Seals
33,460 Miles
Control Module Reprogramming
57,610 Miles
Fuel System
Other: Vapor Mgmt Valve, Canister Purge, Valve Replacement.
Clutch Assy, Transmission Seal
Perform adaptive learn and drive reset
62677 Miles
Transmission racing, unsafe gear changes. Pending an appointment with dealer for this issue.
when you are driving at 65 mph on speed control and the transmission goes down to 2 or 3 gear. in traffic traveling at the same speed it make a bad bad mess in traffic. this cause 2 small bump bumper no damage to anyone. the state police was going to gave me a ticklet but some one said he had the same problem with his ford and ever one said they saw no signs of braking lites so he let me go after call for a toll truck
I have the lemon law group working on this it been about 7 or 8 months with a court date I 2017 hope to get ford to take this car back as it is not safe to drive
- James R.,
Tacoma, WA, US
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The 2013 Ford Focus I purchased from an auto broker, is only 5 years old, low miles, appears to have been well cared for by previous owner. I have owned this car less than a year. I was aware of extended warranties on the transmission. When I recognized the shuddering and the transmission flaring, I took it to the local Ford dealer for repair. The clutch was replaced and the transmission control module updated as per the extended warranties. The issue with the transmission flaring (randomly down shifting) was not covered by the extended warranties. It was the output shaft speed sensor. It turns out that the speed sensor failed because the output shaft bearing assembly came apart, causing the speed sensor to fail, oh and shrapnel also got into the gear box and caused damaged as well. Total cost of repairs was $1707.33. None of these issues were caused by wear and tear. These were mechanical failures, that I should be reimbursed for.
- Keith V., Portland, OR, US