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.
Fuel/Propulsion System · Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford focus. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled after refueling the vehicle, and the transmission slipped. The vehicle was taken to chuck stevens ford (1304 us-31, bay minnette, al 36507) where it was diagnosed that the fuel tank assembly needed to be replaced. The vehicle was also taken to jim cook ford (located at [redacted], elba, alabama) where it was diagnosed that the…
ODI 11016473
Engine · Power Train
The car shudders when taking off from a stop sign or light. This is ridiculous!
ODI 10870367
Power Train
I was driving home and noticed a slight loss of power to transmission via the gas pedal. The next morning in rush hour traffic on i-20 my transmission failed. I was unable to move my car for several minutes and then it seemed to catch enough for me to pull to the side. I turned my car off and restarted it and was able to make it to work. I drove it to dealership and told them what happened. They called me monday…
ODI 10864932
Electrical System · Power Train · Unknown Or Other
New dealer maintained 2013 focus titanium focus 6 months old about 18000 miles had bad wheel bearing on the drivers side, at 46000 transmission was overhauled due to poor shifting,at120000 catalytic converter failed,at136000 car died due to bad wiring harness and fried several sensors, at 143000 transmission control module failed, at 144000 the transmission module failed again on a 3 year old car.
ODI 10862251
Power Train · Steering
My 2013 ford focus has 60k miles or less and the rack and pinion went out while i was driving and other than that i got the car at 36k miles and has had it in the shop twice because of shuttering in between gears which is scary sometimes. Needless to say the software was updated twice and clutch was replaced and it still shutters.
ODI 10860838
Power Train
Transmission causes the vehicle to shutter when accelerating from low speeds. The transmission also makes a grinding noise with varying performance in gear shifts and acceleration speed. The issue is intermittent, making the performance of the vehicle difficult to predict . This creates a dangerous situation when accelerating from a stop, e.g. When pulling through an intersection from a stop.
ODI 10860927
Power Train
2013 ford focus with 39000 miles on it. I have noticed the shudder on acceleration. Returned it to dealer, they reset computer. The shudder has returned.
ODI 10861215
Power Train
After having the car from new for 3 years and 5 months, the car has been to the dealer for transmission issues and repairs multiple times and with a computer failure for the shifting. The computer failure left us stranded 80 miles from home and with out of state family. It took 4 complaints initially before the dealer finally looked and noticed leaking from the transmission to get the parts to replace the clutches,…
ODI 10864391
Power Train
Transmission jerks and hesitates when pulling out since the day i bought it 2 yrs ago. Talked to the dealer and was told it was normal. Had a computer update done and still the the same. As of recently the problem got worse. I was at a red light in the middle of a busy intersection when the light changed i pulled out and then the transmission would not shift and i was stuck sideways in the middle of the intersection…
ODI 10853784
Power Train
The so called automatic transmission , slips and chatters when starting from a stop. The issue is worst when trying to start from a stop on any inclined road or trying to make a turn, the car has been reflashed in feb 2016 as per the tsb, i was told by the dealership that i had to drive it for a min of 600 miles before they would retest it, the issue is it is worse after the reflash programing of the transmission…
ODI 10852117
Engine · Power Train · Unknown Or Other
Transmission does not shift into gears as it should ,no power going up hill.sounds like motor going to fall out when you park.these happens several times and at different places
ODI 10852456
Fuel/Propulsion System · Power Train
I can't start the car or it randomly will not start. I leave heading to work everything is ok, car starts no problem. When i get back into the car and try to drive home or store. Car will not start, dashboard says car is in park or neutral. When i turn key to the on position, i move the gear shift to other gears, still dashboard says it's in park. My t-mobile more than likely went out but, they can't replace it…
ODI 10850299
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford focus. While driving various speeds, the gear slipped into neutral. The vehicle shuttered extensively and was extremely difficult to drive. Mankato ford ([redacted], mankato, mn 56001, [redacted]) diagnosed and replaced the clutch assembly, but the failure recurred. The dealer was aware that there was a warranty campaign for the vehicle and took an extended period of time to provide…
ODI 11194177
Power Train
This car has had problems since it was purchased in may of 2015. Transmission makes loud grinding noises, loss of power, stalling, loss of acceleration. I have had it to the dealer multiple times to only be told we've updated the transmission and it should be ok.....just drive the car, let it get used to my driving and it will be ok. Not true! None of this has helped. The last time it went to the dealer, it had to…
ODI 10854538
Power Train
Transmission shifting erratically, car jerks violently when taking off from a stop. This is a known problem in these dual clutch transmission. This car is unsafe, why else would ford keep extending the warranties on these transmission. These transmissions are not fixable and very unsafe. There are numerous class action lawsuits against ford on these transmissions. Why haven't you forced a recall on this before…
ODI 10960257
Power Train
Purchased a used 2013 focus in january of 2014. Drove fine for the first 6 month but since then have had it in the dealership 3 separate times for transmissions issues (in under 9 months) each time ford claiming it fixed the issue. New hardware ford is claiming to have put in the car is failing again. Latest failure occurred at an intersection where i lost the ability to accelerate completely and had to get out and…
ODI 10849672
Power Train
I purchased the car in question used from carmax in boynton beach, florida on the first week of march 2016. The ford focus had approx. 29,200 miles on the odometer. During the first 200 miles, i noticed the car shifting roughly from first to second, and second to third gears. The erratic operation was most noticeable when the engine was warm. When accelerating from a full stop, the vehicle would shudder and jerk…
ODI 10852350
Power Train
When accelerating from a complete stop or when the car is running in a low gear, the car will hesitate, shudder, shake, jump violently, stall, grind gears, and/or make other noises at varying levels. Was first noticed when making a turn from a stop sign. At first i thought it was my front driverside tire rubbing the wheel well as that was the type of sound i was hearing. I then started experiencing the shuddering…
ODI 10865530
Power Train
Transmission shudders when shifting from 1st to 2nd. It also shudders at higher speeds, sometimes violently. It has been in for service twice in less than a month. The first time they updated the computer and it still shuddered on the way home. The second time ford reported that the vehicle "has the latest calibration and rpms are within ford spec at this time."
ODI 10839634
Power Train
Have had car in for multiple transmission issue's. Dropped off to dealer was told clutch was bad and part is on back order.this will be the fourth clutch installed have talked to ford and the bbb no help.the car has less than 60,000 mile been through four clutches and two tcm's. Every four month car at dealership getting transmission work done.with all the issue's of the car value have decreased value . And will go…
ODI 10839800
Engine · Power Train
Transmission is overheating; light comes on while in stop and go traffic. The car shifts harshly, makes gurgling noises, hesitates and jerks. Roaring and clunking coming from engine when starting the vehicle and when vehicle is running.
ODI 11244024
Electrical System · Power Train
Ford focus purchased in 2013. Transmission in for repairs total of five times. Two of those five times, vehicle had to be towed back to dealer. First tow: vehicle started shuddering violently while going 70 mph on expressway," transmission fault" light came on, (two children in the car under the age of 9 as well), turned hazards on and coasted off onto a nearby exit and waited for tow truck. Second tow: vehicle…
ODI 10837050
Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford focus. While the vehicle was in motion, it shuttered extensively. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to accelerate and slowed down with a drastic reduction in speed numerous times without warning. Capital ford ([redacted], raleigh, nc 27616, [redacted], [redacted]) stated that it may take a month and a week before the remedy and part would become available. The diagnosis was…
ODI 11120695
Engine · Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford focus. While driving various speeds, the vehicle jerked while the accelerator pedal was depressed. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, but the cause of the failure could not be diagnosed. The dealer stated that the vehicle was designed in that manner. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The failure mileage was unknown.
ODI 10984355
Power Train
I have ford focus for 2 years from the first week on driving there is vibrating feeling and grinding sounds coming from the engine. When am at the stop light or in traffic when moving he vibration felt as if the engine is going fall out the car. I take it to the dealer to have a service done on it and i was told that there is a recall on the transmission module programming. A day later there is a pop up on my…
ODI 10823866