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
Trying to back out of my driveway when it first happened. The shifter didn't engage but the shifting level moved. The information on the car screen said that that hill assist isn't working. The second time when driving in a intersection the same information popped up and the transmission stalled going nowhere. After awhile the car could move again but on the way home it happened again . Today it doesn't even start…
ODI 10725595
Power Train
The car's transmission lost drive (no warning lights) and started to coast with my speed reducing rapidly. I was forced to cross 2 lanes of traffic with no power to the vehicle. I brought the vehicle to a stop and moved shifter to "p" but the car's information system said the vehicle was not in park. I put the parking brake on and called the towing company. This is an extremely dangerous problem. I was lucky not to…
ODI 10725334
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford focus. While driving approximately 5 mph and attempting to accelerate across two lanes of traffic, the vehicle would not respond. The dealer stated that the incident was normal for that type of vehicle with a dual clutch transmission. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and the contact was instructed to take the vehicle to a different dealer to get a second opinion. The…
ODI 10725548
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford focus. While accelerating from a stop or attempting to switch lanes, the vehicle hesitated. The failure recurred and the vehicle shut down, but later restarted. Also, the check engine indicator illuminated. The contact called hall ford elizabeth city at [redacted] (located at 1310 n road st, elizabeth city, nc 27909) and was informed to bring the vehicle to their facility. The…
ODI 11207809
Power Train
Monday june 1st after clearing the codes from the previous incident 2 days prior and taking a few short drives around town on sunday the vehicle transmission seemed to be operating normally so monday i drove to auburn at 5 am and had no issues. Coming home at about 1:30 it started to exhibit the same symptoms from saturday so i got off the freeway and within a few blocks had intermittent no power to the wheels,…
ODI 10723136
Power Train
Automated manual 6 speed transmission has been exhibiting clutch shuddering for at least 6 months, dealer ordered new clutches 3 months ago and are still on back order. Saturday may 30th 2015 while pulling away from a stop light making a left turn at approx 5-10 mph the rpm went to around 5000 like the clutch was slipping then started shifting extremely rough and rpm up and down while the gas pedal was held steady…
ODI 10722493
Power Train
Tl-the contact owns a 2013 ford focus. The contact stated while driving from a complete stop, the transmission slipped first gear and the rpms increased. The vehicle was taken to the dealer on two separate occasions where the automatic transmission clutch was replaced each time. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 11,000. Js
ODI 10722403
Power Train
I have had my transmission replaced 4 times before hitting 100,000 miles. At 109,000 miles it began the same problems of shuttering upon acceleration, lower fuel efficiency, and stalling when attempting to accelerate. To say this vehicle is unsafe is a major understatement.
ODI 11231355
Fuel/Propulsion System · Power Train
While travelling on an interstate in the passing lane, the check engine lite came on and there was an instantaneous and complete loss of transmission. Was able to pull over, restart car, and had a couple of gears, but same thing happened 3 miles later. Ford warranty simply reset the transmission computer. On 26 may, on the way home from work, the transmission again cut out; this time i had 2 gears and was able to…
ODI 10722068
Power Train
I had already begun noticing the shuddering and lurches when i was notified of the recall. I immediately brought it to my local dealership in may 2015. During this first visit the service department replaced the clutches, clutch assembly, seal, and fluids as allowed by the recall. I brought the vehicle back to service in october 2015 at which time i was told this problem would never be fixed, but the car was…
ODI 10938788
Engine · Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford focus. The contact stated that the vehicle started to shutter when accelerating. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who reprogrammed the pcm. A few weeks after the repair, the check engine and the pcm warning lights illuminated. The failure mileage was 31,000.
ODI 10716260
Power Train
Shuttering, rattling and clunking when engaging the gears. Vehicle will jerk when accelerating like it will stall out. Sometimes the vehicle will just not start.
ODI 11254148
Power Train
Transmission slips and shudders even after clutch pack replacement
ODI 11165228
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford focus. While driving various speeds, usually between 20-30 mph, the vehicle jerked and a loud noise was heard under the vehicle. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer several times where it was diagnosed that the transmission needed seals and the shaft needed to be replaced. The repairs were completed, but the issue persisted. The vehicle…
ODI 10927384
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford focus. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle had experienced random jerking and unintended sudden acceleration. The cause of the failure was not determined. The local dealer cross road ford([redacted], prince george, va) was notified of the failure. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 100,000.
ODI 11234850
Power Train
Upon take off my car has shuddering, jerking, and failure of the transmission to engage at times. My car has been to my local ford dealership and nothing has been done. My transmission fault light is now own, and the shuddering, jerking, and slow transmission engagement is worse. My transmission needs to be replaced!
ODI 11058566
Power Train · Steering
Car has been in 4 times for transmission problems.tcm and pcm replaced and reprogrammed.car was bought 4/25/15 and was in shop 4/27/15 and 3 consecutive mondays after with engine lights and jerking..as of 01/01/17 my steering assist went out with no warning in a snow storm.almost wrecked..very disapointed.all probs while driving and in motion.steering assist went out in mid right hand turn and for abt a week wld…
ODI 10946287
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford focus. While driving at an unknown speed, the power train failed without warning. The vehicle switched from drive to neutral. The contact stated the failure occurred several times. The vehicle was taken to the dealer to be diagnosed. The vehicle was diagnosed for a failed transmission clutch and tcm module. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure recurred. The manufacturer was…
ODI 10730564
Engine · Power Train
My vehicle downshifted from approx 60 mph- 20mph immediately and unexpectedly in rush hour traffics. I temporarily lost control of the car and if i had not been able to get it back under control and almost ran off the side of the road rt. 7 traveling north towards winchester and almost was hit by a tractor trailer in the right lane it lurched. I decided to turn off n aback road to see if this was just a,fluke and it…
ODI 10712558
Power Train
Car would not start, would not go into gear. Clutch has been replaced twice. Car shuttering on acceleration in low gears and hesitates when changing gears and sometimes lurches. *tr
ODI 10705962
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
Power Train
Car shuttered, grinded and rpms went up and down, and have temporary loss of power. Took into ford and replaced transmission. After breaking in the transmission, it has started to shutter and grind again once the car warms up. Car had grinded ever since we purchased it and was told by ford many times that it was normal, but found out later it was not normal. *tr
ODI 10712111
Power Train
Transmission shudders & make a grinding sounds & sometimes jumps forward. *tr
ODI 10704318
Power Train
After having the transmission checked for leaks yesterday at rizza ford, they told me a new clutch assembly was ordered but the vehicle was safe to drive until then. On 355 this morning, the transmission slipped and i was unable to drive the vehicle. I can't get the car in reverse and can only drive forward at a low rate of speed. There are issues with this make/model's transmission nationwide. *tr
ODI 10703280
Power Train
Upon entering the highway and merging into the passing lane to pass a semi truck, car lost all transmission gears and entered "transmission fault mode" resembling a neutral transmission selection. The car immediately decelerated towards a closely following semi truck in the fast lane. This has occurred to me, a few months prior, at an intersection (from a stop) in which i had to place the transmission in park-then…
ODI 10704214