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.
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford focus. While operating the vehicle, the transmission malfunctioned and caused the vehicle to stall. The vehicle would also not operate in reverse occasionally. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the transmission was faulty. The transmission was repaired, but the failures continued. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 1,700.
ODI 10924194
Power Train
On december 26, 2015 i bought my daughter a used 2013 focus four door sedan with 46882 miles from a local dealership in annapolis, maryland. The car drove very nice with no obvious problems. In early february this year my daughter noticed that the transmission made a loud rattling, shuttering noise from a stop. It now happens from pulling forward from every stop, like from a stop sign or traffic light. The cars…
ODI 10826057
Power Train
While driving on the freeway at 65 mph the automatic transmission completely disengaged with a loss of control causing immediate slowdown. Unable to re-engage the transmission. Barely avoiding multiple car accident. There has been several recalls by the manufacturer regarding transmission problems.
ODI 10821851
Power Train
I have a 2013 ford focus and had to have a transmission module replacement due to the car intermittently, and with increasing regularity, refusing to start. I was fortunate enough to be in a safe parking lot when this started happening. In the dead of winter this can be a real problem, and depending on traffic conditions it could have been a lot worse. I am mainly filing this because the mechanic who fixed my car…
ODI 10824427
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
Power Train
I purchased a used 2013 ford focus se from crossroad ford fuquay varina on november 2015. The car was displayed on clearance. (27000 miles). I thought it would be good on gas for travels back and forth to work. Yes, it is good on gas. However, the transmission started shuddering and rattling at 10 mph late december 2015. I changed the spark plugs and it seemed to run better. By late january 2016, it begin to…
ODI 10860109
Power Train
Since purchase i have noticed a shuttering or hesitation with my transmission. I have searched online and noticed many people have had the same issue. When i purchased my car i also bought additional warranty, in which my dealership says will cover the faulty part in my transmission. If i do not use the warranty i receive my money back. I do not believe i should have to pay for a part that many people deem faulty.…
ODI 10811648
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
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford focus. After shifting into the drive position, the vehicle hesitated to accelerate. In addition, the vehicle jerked forward and the rpms revved without warning. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the clutch module and clutch package failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired twice, but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was notified of…
ODI 10870483
Power Train
Have been having transmission problems with 2013 ford focus. About 6 months after purchase a rattling noise emerged, this developed into a severe grinding which shakes/jerks the entire car. First visit to dealer for service i was told i need to learn to drive the car and everything was within ford specifications. That said they reprogrammed things and also said there was a minor leak and a part needed to be…
ODI 10810596
Power Train
I was driving down hwy 144 on flat ground and a notification can not drive up hill came across the screen and then car just stopped no longer moved even though foot was on the gas.. So i put it in park and killed the engine and tried to restart it and it did nothing .. Mind you i'm still in the middle of hwy 144 in granbury tx being honked at and flipped off by the people who had to slam on their breaks to keep from…
ODI 10810581
Power Train
I purchased my used 2013 ford focus in 2015 with no notice of the potential clutch/powershift recall by the dealer. In december i received the notice of recall and brought it to a dealer. They ran the software fix. It did not fix the clutch shudder, however they removed the open recall off of the safercar.gov site despite my reservations. The dealer was unconcerned, but told me it would take at least 6-8 weeks to…
ODI 10837320
Electronic Stability Control · Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
Car makes noise. Car sluggish when i give gasoline. Went to dealer about 5 times before dealer decided i had transmission problem. Dealer told me would only repair transmission. Waited for part. Went back to dealer to say car almost stalled. Was applying brakes at the time on highway. Out of concern for condition car was in, had car on cruise control to limit sudden application of gas or brake. Was on road for about…
ODI 10825409
Power Train
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ODI 10818192
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford focus. While driving approximately 25 mph, the vehicle stalled and lost all power. The vehicle was coasted to the side of the road where the contact waited a few minutes and then restarted the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer who diagnosed and re-calibrated the transmission. The failure recurred. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was…
ODI 10806172
Power Train
I have had my car into the dealership 6 times with transmission troubles. The first 4 times i brought it in, i kept being told there was nothing wrong with my transmission. It works as designed. I kept having my car shuttering and lack of power, it was extremely noticeable when i needed to accelerate to cross traffic, at times i was afraid my car would not cross traffic in enough time because it would have a lack of…
ODI 10806315
Power Train
This is a continuing problem with the dps6 clutch/transmission. Vehicle will launch in and out of gear while standing or moving. Clutch will engage and disengage at will. Vehicle will have complete loss of power starting out from a stop resulting in several near misses. Clutch will shudder at pull out and between gears and you never know if it will engage or not. This is by far the most dangerous car i have ever…
ODI 10808563
Power Train
The car shifts roughly from 1st to 2nd gear while in motion. It shudders and jerks while trying to pull out into traffic. It also hesitates when accelerating from a stopped position. The vehicle has been brought into the ford dealer multiple times and have been told that this is a typical problem for this car and can not do anything about it. I bought this car for my daughter who is a new driver, based on its safety…
ODI 10854537
Power Train
Purchased 2013 ford focus 11/8/15 used. 56k miles. Drove two days then shuttering problem with transmission. Brought car to dealer. Dealer will replace clutch. Takes 4-6 weeks for part. I am concerned that this will happen again. The transmission failed while accelerating on to highway. This is a major safety issue.
ODI 10795001
Engine · Power Train
On 10 nov 15 at 0900hrs i picked up my 2013 ford focus after the replacement of an ignition coil/spark plug and the reprogramming of my transmission control module (ford recall 15b22). At 0930hrs while driving north on hwy 295 at about 40 mph on a straight portion of the highway, all my warning lights turned on and i lost engine power. The vehicle also felt as if it shifted into neutral. I had to use emergency…
ODI 10789831
Power Train
The car shudders - and is worsening and will soon be inoperable - very dangerous. Took to dealer and they said it needs a new clutch but it would be 3 months or longer as they are out of stock. Ford issued an fsa and that is 14m01. Do they expect me not to drive the car for 3 months.
ODI 10825443
Power Train
I purchased the vehicle at the ford dealership in columbus ga in september of 2014. I have never owned a ford before. But doing the test drive the car would roll back on hills, and it also did it after parking with the car in gear and switched off. The salesman explained that it was normal for the car to roll back and we should always use the park brake, on take off the cars transmission would slip and was slow to…
ODI 10806658
Engine · Power Train
My car is involved in recall 14m01, the current mileage is 31100 mile the problem is a power lose and a sever vibration when the car is stopped in a red traffic light. This issue is getting worst every day and the car was fixed 4 times for two different ford dealers in which the tcm was replaced, reprogrammed, changed the transmission oil, the gasket and clutch, in the past the shudder was just in low velocity and…
ODI 10945563
Engine · Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford focus. While driving at an unknown speed, the vehicle began to vibrate. The accelerator pedal was depressed, but the vehicle failed to accelerate and lost power. The check engine warning light illuminated. The failure recurred on numerous occasions. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the transmission control module and clutches in the transmission needed to…
ODI 10870316
Power Train · Steering
Letter from senator burr on behalf of constituent re 2013 ford focus issues. *smd the consumer stated while driving on the freeway at 65 mph, he noticed dead spots in the steering function, the vehicle seemed to drift in a direction and while trying to correct it, nothing happened right away. Then it would catch. The consumer also stated after driving the vehicle for a month, it was apparent there was a problem with…
ODI 10806934