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 · Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford focus. Upon refueling the vehicle, when making a stop or a turn, the vehicle failed to accelerate when the accelerator pedal was depressed. The dealer was notified of the failure several times and were unable to find a signal or dtc to replicate and diagnose the failure. The contact was to check with the manufacturer to determine if they could provide a repair solution to the dealer.…
ODI 10892509
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford focus. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 70 mph, the electrical system failed. In addition, the contact stated that the headlights became inoperable and flickered on and off. The contact also mentioned that after the vehicle was turned off, the radio and running lights remained on for another fifteen minutes. The vehicle eventually turned completely off. The…
ODI 10819014
Electrical System · Fuel/Propulsion System
This vehicle exhibits the same problem as described in nhtsa campaign # 15v813000, recall# 14s17- s1. I contacted ford who stated that this vehicle is not covered under the recall, even though it was manufacturer during the dates covered by the recall. This vehicle has hesitated and almost stalled while entering high speed traffic on several occasions and with increasing frequency, nearly causing an accident. I…
ODI 10825572
Electrical System · Steering
Newly purchased 2013 ford focus se.1. Initial incident at 23000 miles showing error code on dashboard display with subsequent vehicle stalling (car shutting off). Issue similar to alternator or battery failure. 2. Now-persistent dashboard alarm light with message: steering assist fault, service required. Ford district management informed-no assistance available for repair or buyback or recall. Repair estimate couple…
ODI 10947949
Electrical System · Exterior Lighting · Fuel/Propulsion System
All lights come on and the transmission jerks and hazing in moveing and the electric with the trunk and lights and the doors and the alarm. Been having problems for about a year.
ODI 11051111
Electrical System · Engine · Power Train
2012 hatchback ford focus automatic the vehicle stalls whenever accelerated. It feels as if the computer sends the signal to maintain the speed or speed up but the transmission can not keep up with it, therefore it stalls. It does it when i'm driving on the city street and on the highway, the speed does not relate to when it occurs. In order words, if i am driving at a constant speed for a lapse of time it will…
ODI 10883658
Electrical System · Vehicle Speed Control
Lost power after stopping at a stop sign. Could not start the car again after shutting it off. After several attempts and some waiting, it restarted, got around the corner and died again. After having it towed to ford and being told nothing was wrong with it, drove 2 hours away and on the return trip the next day, lost power on an on ramp. Again, could not start the car after shutting it off. Eventually got started…
ODI 10817279
Electrical System · Power Train
2013 ford focus, bought new, in shop first week of purchase. Transmission shuttering and jerking as i pull out in traffic. Also dies when in reverse. Brought to dealership and they say its normal. Its not normal to be out in on coming traffic and not able to move and kids are screaming "go mom go. We are going to get hit." not normal. Also software problem. Radio won't turn on, phone cell phone wont do anything…
ODI 10811824
Electrical System · Engine · Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford focus. Ever since the vehicle was initially purchased, there was a safety concern with the clutch. The contact stated that the clutch assembly shuttered and affected the condition of the vehicle. Years later, the dealer (pat milliken ford, [redacted], redford charter twp, mi 48239, [redacted]) repaired the vehicle per an unknown recall. Months later, the failure recurred. In…
ODI 11031504
Electrical System · Engine · Power Train
Driving on i80 west bound and my rpms shot up to 5,000/6,000. I proceeded to take my foot off the gas to let the transmission catch, however, when i put my foot back on the gas my rpms shot up again. My transmission had completely died. I had no ability to move forward. I managed to make it to the right hand shoulder from the left lane. I shut my car off once i reached the shoulder to see if that would help the…
ODI 10761443
Electrical System · Power Train · Steering
Stopped in stop-and-go traffic on a major highway, when i attempted to accelerate again the vehicle flashed a warning which said "hill start assist not available" and the engine died completely. I lost all power to the wheels and lost power steering, was able to coast to the shoulder, where the car would not start. All warning lights appeared to come on, including seatbelt, check engine, traction control, etc. The…
Crash reported
ODI 10761176
Electrical System · Power Train
I was driving through town,a few seconds after taking off from the traffic light the light went out around my d gear and the car slipped into neutral,i put the shifter into drive where it locked up,i turned the ignition swith off and a minute later turned the car back on,the gear light reappeared and i drove it another minute till it happened again ,i was able to get to a parking lot doing this over and over…
ODI 10759869
Electrical System · Steering
As i was driving home with my daughter i had turned a corner going a low speed like 10mph and the steer assist fault warning light came on and my steering wheel locked up as i was turning and i had to force my car straight. I moved off to the side and i was so scared.my daughter who is autistic also said mommy i'm scared. I had no idea if it was safe to try and get home or if i should sit there.i am so frustrated…
ODI 10732874
Electrical System · Unknown Or Other
The dash unit will cease to work and all speakers in the car will unexpectedly emit an earsplitting, high frequency squeal. This sound is intermittent with a loud crackling and popping which cannot be stopped. This occurs while driving the vehicle, when the vehicle door is opened and the engine is not running, while the vehicle sits without any operation or ignition, or at any other time. The piercing sound has only…
ODI 10749498
Electrical System · Engine
Driving on the highway the car is non stop bugging down like someone grabs the car and pulls it back. Then when i try to take off the car drops to almost zero rpms and dies in the middle of the road for 3mins and then start but acts like it has zero power and jumps back and forth trying to go. Very dangerous i think! *tr
ODI 10706187
Electrical System · Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford focus. The contact stated that the vehicle experienced shuddering and then stalled while being operated at a low speed. The failure occurred without warning. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the transmission control module was defective and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was not notified of…
ODI 10936156
Electrical System
Ford focus s 2013 horn was not working starting in april 2015. Car was purchase new in july 2013. In mid april horn was working again, but only for about 3 days. Horn was inoperative entire month of april and began working again in mid-may. About 3 weeks later, starting in june, horn was again inoperative. Checked relay and fuse and both worked - relay "clicked" using horn button on steering wheel and when key fob…
ODI 10731920
Electrical System · Engine · Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford focus. While driving at approximately 60 mph, the vehicle jerked and the vehicle failed to accelerate when the accelerator pedal was depressed. The failure recurred numerous times. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, where it was diagnosed that the input shaft needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure persisted. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and…
ODI 10694827
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford focus. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled several times without warning. The vehicle was able to restart; however, the failure progressed intermittently. The vehicle was taken to the dealer (landmark ford, [redacted], springfield, il 62711, [redacted]) for diagnostic testing. The vin was not included in nhtsa campaign numbers: 14v495000 (electrical system) and 15v813000…
ODI 11031556
Electrical System · Power Train
Have taken the car to fairview ford san bernardino. Were i bout the car. With trans problem under extracare warranty and they cannot fix it. Its been 3 times that i've taken it for the same problem. Now a new problem with the car not starting with the dash and radio turning on but the engine. I don't know why these problems have not became a recall issue. Cant take it to any other ford dealer because they will not…
ODI 10683562
Electrical System · Unknown Or Other
I was trying to trade in my car and when i came outside to start it up it wouldn't do anything and the car was towed to the nearest dealership. In addition, i have always experienced idoling and jerking when taking off which seems like transmission problems because i have had experience with that issue. Currently still have the same issues jerking and idoling when taking off. When my car experienced the electric…
ODI 10901970
Electrical System
My 2013 focus started experiencing a loud pop, causing me to jump and swerve, thru the speakers and the radio would stop working. It would happen once in a while. I could reset the radio by restarting the car. It started happening more and more often. It progressed to include a very loud crackling/popping noise. Now (2/09/15) i had to pull the fuse (#79) in order to stop the noise, even when the radio and car were…
ODI 10682660
Electrical System
The electronic door lock engages when the car is in gear and moves forward or reverse. When the car is driving, at any speed, including maximum highway speeds, the doors can be opened by pulling in the interior door handles. All doors can be opened this way. This is very dangerous. Especially for children in the car. *tr
ODI 10662734
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Engine
Car went from 60 mph to 40mph to 20mph to zero and stalled and died in less than ten seconds while driving on the interstate north of atlanta,ga on nov 23, 2014. Car came to complete halt when i tried to push the gas pedal and accelerate. I almost died. Car has been in the repair shop at ford dealership for over 23 days now. *tr
ODI 10664902
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford focus. While driving 10 mph, the vehicle would not shift into a higher gear and made an abnormal sound. The vehicle was able to shift, but required numerous attempts. The check engine warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was confirmed that the transmission malfunctioned and the vehicle needed a new clutch. The vehicle was repaired; however, the…
ODI 10788897