2013 Ford Focus Power Train Problems
- 793
- 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 793 stored complaint records:
- 11 indicate a crash
- 6 indicate injury
- 1 indicate fire
- 1 indicate a death
What owners report
- Automatic Transmission · 2 records
- Clutch Assembly · 2 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 372 |
| 30–60k mi | 154 |
| 60–100k mi | 126 |
| 100–150k mi | 40 |
| 150–400k mi | 5 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Engine · Power Train
Car was in motion in rush hour highway traffic at speed of 55 mph when engine went to neutral revving and would not move. Almost rear ended because of this. Car would show drive on the lcd panel but be in park. You could not move the shifter either. I had just left (5 minutes) an authorized ford service dealer after having my car towed there from a previous occurrence and explained to the service people the exact…
ODI 10906023
Electrical System · Engine · Power Train
Tcm updated 3 times die to cel. 4th car wouldn't start or even engine turn over. Towed to dealer, after 9 days new tcm placed in car. Back at dealer for another 7 days. Car driving sluggish and only getting 20mpg. Ford dealer claims nothing wrong. Car feels like a pickup truck.
ODI 10910300
Power Train
I was driving on the highway going about 60mph when the car felt like it stopped accelerating. It felt as though the car was put in neutral. The car's prndl also began indicating that the car was in reverse when it was not. The car's screen then indicated that the transmission was faulty and needed to be serviced. I bought this car used from a dealership about two weeks ago.
ODI 10899650
Power Train
The vehicle is short shifting and missing gears when at a stoplight. When the vehicle is hot, there are more issues. There is a lot of jerking and transmission shudders when taking off; feels like it doesn't want to go.
ODI 11254275
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford focus. While driving approximately 10 to 35 mph, the vehicle lost power and would not accelerate when the accelerator pedal was depressed. In addition, the check engine light illuminated. The failure recurred numerous times. The vehicle was driven to a mechanic who diagnosed that the transmission module and clutch sensor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The…
ODI 10899125
Power Train
Clutch in transmission was replaced 3 times by ford dealerships under the 36k mile warranty. Car still has the same shuttering and jerking transmission while accelerating problem it originally had.
ODI 11015239
Power Train · Unknown Or Other
Since the first week of purchase the car has had trans failure. It has been in and out of the shop at least 4-5 times for repairs with no avail.. The transmission shudders, makes loud grinding noises, stalls, loses power then violently jerks when accelerating. Because of this many times i have narrowly missed hitting other cars causing an accident. I drive everyday with fear and anxiety, this car is downright…
ODI 10891867
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford focus. While driving approximately 70 mph, the vehicle suddenly lost power and would not accelerate. After shutting the vehicle off and restarting the engine, the vehicle operated normally. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the transmission module was faulty. The transmission module was replaced, but the failure continued. The vehicle was towed back to…
ODI 10892600
Power Train
I took my vehicle in for service at my local ford dealership due to the transmission shuddering and not accelerating while driving and informed my advisor the transmission is now slipping more often, unexpectedly and more severely and is becoming a real danger while acceleration. This is another instance of several that i have had to have the transmission recalibrated or clutch replaced. During this occasion, i was…
ODI 11232501
Power Train
The powershift transmission is junk. This car has left my daughter on the side of the road several times. There is a class action lawsuit against ford for this problem. Unfortunately it protects the first owner more than the used car owner. The care will not go into gear at all or only in first. The check engine light comes on for overheating. Since we have had the car it has been in the shop 3 times and we have had…
ODI 11014665
Engine · Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford focus. While the vehicle was merging into traffic, the vehicle failed to accelerate for approximately ten seconds. The vehicle was diagnosed and the transmission and power control module were replaced, but the failure continued. The manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 60,000.
ODI 10884672
Power Train
In february 2016 clutch tcm and seals were replaced in may 2016 vehicle started to act up again while merging onto highway vehicle rpm would go to 6k car would not move car intermittently stalls while in reverse backing this car will end getting someone hurt or killed on 7/5/16 trans overheat message popped up took to dealer mccarthy ford chicago they said it was safe to drive.
ODI 10882909
Power Train
When the car shifts to first gear the car shudders, shakes and jerks after car moves from a stationary position. It has stopped while parked without warning. The check engine light is on all the time. Have taken to local ford dealership to be fixed. Same day had to return car because it stopped again. Sensor dealing with transmission was checked and replaced. Still same issues keep happening.
ODI 11058195
Power Train
Nov 2015, excessive transmission shudder on take off. Customer satisfaction program 14m01, 14m02. Software update program 15b22. Transmission control module electrical circuit failures (clutch replaced, tcm updated). June 2016, excessive transmission on take off, service engine light remained on, would not start-had to turn key several times before start. Software update 15b22: customer satisfaction program 14m02,…
ODI 10894001
Power Train
I have had this car for 2 years and it constantly shudders. Each time i go to ford they do a "software" upgrade but it did not fix the problem. More recently my clutch went out and nearly killed someone when it jumped back into gear. They replaced the clutch but not the problem that caused it. So when does someone have to die for ford to recall the vehicle? It still shakes and shudders.
ODI 10875710
Power Train
The 6-speed auto transmission, when accelerating the vehicle from a complete stop, the transmission components that the car is equipped with causes hesitation and shutter on take off. The electronic control module and the electronic clutch have both been replaced on recalls. The electronic clutch engages erratically, causing the car to shutter and larch forward as it engages. When changing oil in this car, the owner…
ODI 10873992
Electrical System · Power Train · Steering
Vehicle was parked. I went to turn on the car, and the steering wheel was locked and would not turn at all. Had the car towed to the dealership. The service manager says the electric steering rack and pinion has failed and has to be replaced at a cost of 1,497.00. In addition, the car has also had numerous repairs to the transmission system. The car has had problems with the transmission since the very first day of…
ODI 10873988
Engine · Power Train
Tl* 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 ([redacted], malone, ny 12953, [redacted]) where it was diagnosed that the clutch needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was…
ODI 11220715
Power Train
My vehicle uses the dps6 automatic transmission. I have had software updates applied twice, and the clutches replaced twice (may 2016, october 2018). I have also had the transmission control module replaced once (april 2017). All of this has been under an extended warranty, but i am concerned about the future, when the extended warranty runs out. At the moment, the transmission is behaving normally. After the last…
ODI 11232306
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford focus. The contact stated that the vehicle hesitated when the accelerator pedal was depressed to come to a complete stop. The contact mentioned that the clutch was replaced four times in the past two years as well as the transmission computer. The vehicle was serviced at sunnyside motor co. Inc. ([redacted], holden, ma 01520, [redacted]). The dealer stated that the clutch was on an…
ODI 11110548
Power Train · Pressure Monitoring And Regulating Systems
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford focus. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to shift gears without warning. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was repaired; however, the diagnosis and repair were unknown. In addition, upon purchasing the vehicle, the tire pressure warning indicator illuminated. The technician stated that the indicator would eventually turn off; however, the contact mentioned that…
ODI 10949814
Power Train
Horrible transmission shudder / slippage when accelerating from a stop through the first few gear changes. Ongoing issue.
ODI 10873999
Power Train
I have had 5 transmission failures since i bought the car. The last 3 failures occurred in less than 3 weeks (and less than 30 miles on the road!) and, when the last one happened, my wife and i have almost crashed. We were driving downhill on a very steep road and suddenly the clutch disengaged and went to neutral right before a curve. I think this is a very dangerous problem, not taken seriously by ford
ODI 10871358
Power Train
With an automatic transmission and at slow speeds the engine stalled, and jerked especially in congested highway traffic such as stop and go speeds. After a new clutch was installed by the local ford dealership, the engine now surges and hesitates at slow speeds and when in the passing mode at highway speeds the engine keeps accelerating even when the gas pedal is released.
ODI 10864998
Power Train
At 9:30pm on may 12th 2016 i was driving on i-5 through downtown seattle going approximately 60 miles an hour in the far left lane, when the gas pedal dropped all the way to the floor and i completely lost power. I had to change across 4 lanes of traffic while my vehicle was steadily losing power to exit at mercer st. From there i barely made it to the side of the road on westlake ave where a tow truck picked me up.…
ODI 11297224