2013 Ford Focus Electrical System Problems
- 206
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.
Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.
Among these 206 stored complaint records:
- 2 indicate a crash
- 1 indicate injury
- 3 indicate fire
What owners report
- failure mileage · 12 records
- without warning · 11 records
- stopped working · 10 records
- electrical system · 10 records
- notified failure · 10 records
- control module · 8 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 79 |
| 30–60k mi | 46 |
| 60–100k mi | 34 |
| 100–150k mi | 14 |
| 150–400k mi | 3 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Electrical System · Power Train
Right now, ford is rebuilding the hybrid transition for my 2013 ford focus for at least the 4th or 5th time. There have been so many problems with this model, so many complete shut downs (sometimes as i am getting on the highway) and so many service appointments that it's astonishing there are no official recalls on the books. I would absolutely never consider buying another ford until they make this situation right.
ODI 11063427
Electrical System · Engine · Power Train
The car is stalling when accelerating which seems to be a common complaint from this year focus owners. I took the vehicle to a transmission shop but they too were unable to diagnose. Some of the reading is showing there is an electrical connection issue which is causing this.
ODI 11096438
Electrical System · Fuel/Propulsion System
We had he check engine light come. A check of the code showed a fuel delivery system problem. We also noticed that when trying to fuel the vehicle when placing the fuel nozzle into the fuel fill a rush of air would escape. After fueling the car would not start. Once we get the car started it would run rough for several miles. Also, the fuel gauge was wrong. The fuel gauge would show 1/2 tank but we ran out of gas.…
ODI 11051473
Electrical System · Unknown Or Other
Loud crackling/popping/static sound comes from radio at random intervals, radio then stops producing sound, have to turn the car off, open & shut door, then turn car back on then radio starts working again. Safety concern is the loudness of the sound coming at random times is startling and can cause an involuntary jerk/jump. Numerous people have had the same issue- one example is this forum:…
ODI 11048708
Electrical System
Radio makes loud popping noises and loud static discharge sounds. Noise comes from nowhere and continues even if the car is shut off or with the car running. Can't adjust volume on radio to lower sound. Sound like a gun being shot near your ear. Very annoying especially when in traffic.
ODI 11048361
Electrical System · Unknown Or Other
2013 ford focus audio system does not function properly. Cracks and pop at extreme volumes even when system volume is fully turned down and/or off. Issue occurs even prior to vehicle being started, doesn't matter if car is running, driving, at a stop, in park, etc. Happens all the time. Extremely dangerous situation for driver as the sound is a similar volume to someone setting off fireworks in the car. This will…
ODI 11023441
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford focus. While driving, an abnormal popping noise was coming from the radio. In addition, the radio failed to operate and then operated independently. After attempting to the lock the doors while inside the vehicle, the doors failed to lock while driving. The vehicle was taken to blue springs ford (3200 nw south outer rd, blue springs, mo 64015), but was not diagnosed due to the cost.…
ODI 11072748
Electrical System · Engine
I have read many recalls on the wiring issue of the [redacted] model with it stalling out due to faulty wiring. My 2013 ford focus se is doing the exact same thing putting my daughter's life at risk every time she gets in it as well as my own and wray ford in shreveport la says sorry cant help you...it's not on the recall since its not an st and you will have to pay for the repairs. This is garbage ford is not…
ODI 11019238
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Visibility/Wiper
Ford focus 2013 se - while driving (in motion), driver's side door unlatched and swung open, and would not close, horn stopped working, interior displays and lights flickered, when pulled over, car would not start. If we were on a highway it would have been tremendously dangerous. Later car did start, but door would not latch, radio was reset, hazards would turn on and off at random. Door latch and horn would not…
ODI 11010568
Electrical System · Fuel/Propulsion System
Car won't start after refueling.... Takes several attempts to crank before barely firing up, random rough idle and rpms will drop and the car will stall for no reason. All problems with idle will come and go, it will run fine for a bit, then the idle problem will come back. The problem cranking the ca rafter putting gas in is every time i get gas.
ODI 11010065
Electrical System
The body control module failed. After only 4 years and 53k miles on the road the bcm simply stopped working. The car was not showing any of the signs of a failing bcm (electrical glitches, engine issues, etc.). As far as i knew, until the component failed the car was in perfect condition. The car was parked outside my office when the part failed. When i made my 20 minute commute to work around 7:30am it operated…
ODI 11004143
Electrical System
Horn began intermittently failing, when double locking the car the horn chirp would either not sound or would sound but quietly as if it was dying. The same thing occurred when trying to engage the horn by depressing the center of the steering wheel. Sometimes it worked others it didn't and sometimes it sounded faint and cut off early. After about a month the horn stopped working entirely. When trying to engage the…
ODI 11012267
Electrical System · Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford focus. While driving at unknown speeds, the vehicle stalled without warning and was unable to restart. The vehicle was towed to edd rogers valley ford (located at [redacted], sparga, tn 38583, [redacted]) where it was diagnosed with a faulty transmission control module that needed replacement. The contact stated that the module was replaced at no cost to her. The manufacturer was…
ODI 10994137
Electrical System · Fuel/Propulsion System · Power Train
After purchasing the vehicle brand new in june 2013, the car would stall/jerk/grind when trying to take off after being stopped at a red light or stop sign, or just accelerating to increase speed. Had to take it in to the dealer to have the clutch repaired and even after this was performed, it still jerks, especially when the air conditioner is on. In january 2016, had to take it to the dealer to reprogram the…
ODI 10986011
Electrical System · Unknown Or Other
This car experiences sudden loss of power leading to the inability to accelerate or even move the vehicle for varying lengths of time. This is left me stranded in dangerous situations three times. Twice i was in traffic (coming off the i-95 north and needing to merge my exit, then when stopped at a red light in a left turn lane) . Most recently the vehicle would not start up after being in a parked. In the latter…
ODI 10985043
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Vehicle Speed Control
As i was waiting for light to turn green at a busy intersection my car stalls. It was acting as if i had put my car in park and accelerate the gas. On my dash board i notice the symbol as if my traction was on. I turned my car off and tries to restart it. It will not turn over. Not even making a sound. Mind you i am at a very busy intersection. This is so dangerous especially if this would have happened on the…
ODI 10984234
Electrical System · Engine · Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford focus. While driving various speeds, the vehicle hesitated to accelerate and shuttered. On several occasions, the vehicle failed to start. The cause of the failure was not diagnosed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The contact indicated that the vehicle was previously repaired for the same failure. The vin was unknown. The failure mileage was 72,000.
ODI 10984223
Electrical System · Exterior Lighting
There is a group of electrical cables in the trunk of the vehicle on the passenger side that controls all the lights that are attached to the trunk lid. This includes the brake lights. When opening and closing the trunk, this group of cables rubs up against a metal bar. Eventually this can cause the electrical cables to lose their protective tape and possibly cut the cables, leading to a complete loss of brake…
ODI 11011410
Electrical System
Wires in the rear right luggage compartment have become exposed and/or broken from regular opening and closing of the luggage compartment lid. The wires are restricted in motion such that they bend with every opening and closing of the luggage compartment. This lead to a breaking of wires which caused the trunk light and opening mechanism to fail. Exposed wires can lead to many more problems like shorting the…
ODI 10980358
Electrical System
While driving on a main thoroughfare at 50mph my 2013 ford focus engine shutdown. I coasted to the side of the road. Luckily this did not cause an accident because no other vehicles were on the road. When i took the vehicle to the car shop i was notified the electrical wires had frayed, killing the engine, and was a known issue. There is a bulletin on 2013 ford focus documenting this problem (tsb 15-0036). Service…
ODI 10969633
Electrical System
I've researched and have discovered that the radio head is bad. While driving, there is a ridiculously loud static noise that pulses at any given time. Even when i turn the ignition off, it still statics loudly - you can hear it while walking away and the windows are up
ODI 10979362
Electrical System
Takata recall: about one month ago the horn started working intermittently before ceasing to work at all. It will not work where the car is parked or in drive. I bought the car less than a year ago. In general it has had other issues with the electronics in the car, anything having to do with the media system (auxiliary, usb, sync audio, etc have all stopped working) since i bought it in june 2016. I cannot…
ODI 10969962
Electrical System · Service Brakes · Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford focus. While driving low speeds, the steering wheel seized and the brake system warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was able to be restarted and operated correctly. The failure occurred several times. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the electric steering motor burned out and needed replacement. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not…
ODI 10957297
Electrical System · Fuel/Propulsion System
About 1 am this morning i left work and started down the highway with the gas gauge reading 44 miles to empty. Since it was rather late i decided to go home and just get gas in the morning but about halfway home it it dropped all the way from 44 down to 17 and then about a mile later ran out of gas. This was an issue but not the one i'm overly concerned about right now. I placed on my hazards and tried to flag down…
ODI 10955515
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford focus. While driving various speeds, the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact was unable to restart the vehicle for approximately twenty minutes. The dealer was unable to duplicate the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that the failure was intermittent. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 60,000.
ODI 10948886