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 accelerating the vehicle from a stop or while in reverse, the vehicle shuttered without warning. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the transmission clutch failed. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred six times. The vehicle was service per a technical service bulletin for the transmission clutch failure. The manufacturer was not…
ODI 10938765
Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
Trouble shifting between 1st and 2nd gears, when turning a corner won't stay in gear, feels rough and studders between 1st and 2nd gears. Have been told by a ford technician to drive the car "like i was an 18 year old" or told transmission is working as should be.
ODI 10862822
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford focus. While attempting to accelerate, the vehicle hesitated to accelerate without warning. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that an unknown part related to the transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vin was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 14v495000 (electrical system). The…
ODI 10811374
Power Train
The car shudders & hesitates upon take off from a standing start. It fails to pick up speed after starting & hesitates instead of moving off. It jerks forward then hesitates. We have taken it to the dealer 3 times, but they only do what ford has dictated that they do which does not fix the problem. I have contacted ford motor co. & they say they are not willing to fix the problem but we need to live with it.
ODI 10748965
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford focus. The contact stated that while driving at low speeds, the vehicle suddenly shook and shuddered when in first or second gear. The vehicle was taken the dealer, who diagnosed that the clutch shaft seals needed to be replaced and the clutch needed to be reset. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure reoccurred. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage…
ODI 10668122
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford focus. The contact stated that the vehicle would hesitate when attempting to accelerate and made a loud grinding noise. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The technician rebuilt and sealed the transmission. The failure recurred. The failure mileage was 9,815.
ODI 10678987
Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
Was in the far left hand lane on i-15 in the mira loma, ca area going about 10-15 mph in stop and go traffic, as traffic started to clear i pressed the accelerator to increase speed and the car would not go any faster than 20 mph. I pulled off to the left hand shoulder and had the car towed to the nearest ford dealer. This is the second time this has happened. In addition, the car constantly "shudders" at low speeds…
ODI 10661082
Power Train
Sudden stuttering power loss when making a turn nearly caused a rear and head-on collision. Lack of acceleration for several seconds left vehicle immobile. Constant shuddering under different loads of acceleration with no passengers, multiple passengers, on different road grades and conditions occurs. Loss of confidence in vehicle to maneuver safely. *tr
ODI 10659247
Power Train
The clutch assembly was reprogrammed on 11/14/14 at 14,219 miles. The assembly was replaced on 3/23/15 at 16,784 miles after waiting 1 month for the parts. On 7/5/16 the assembly was tested and failed. It was replaced on 9/1/16 at 25,262 miles after waiting for the parts. Within the first week after this third repair, the transmission was starting to slip again. Every time it has been worse than the time before. The…
ODI 10917826
Power Train
Transmission shudders upon acceleration, sputters into gears and does not shift smoothly. It also shudders when accelerating at about 20mph
ODI 11254292
Power Train
Purchased from ford dealer in late october 2014. Car had 29,530 miles. Transmission problems. Clutch replaced tcm reprogrammed. Continued to experience transmission problems. Jerking, shuddering, lurching and sometimes failure to move unless accelerator pressed several times. Tcm reprogrammed again at 37,200 miles. Problems still continue. Car is back in shop again two weeks later (10/15/2015). Problem diagnosed…
ODI 10783053
Power Train
Same complaint as many others. Shimmys, shakes when going into 2nd. Not all the time. Seems to happen when not enough excelleration. From a complete stop.
ODI 10722527
Power Train
As many other owners have mentioned, my ford focus has this problem with accelerating after being stopped at a light or stop sign. I do the best i can to play with the gas pedal, trying to find a sweet spot so the car behaves but it's pretty impossible. The car is great on the highway but for stop and go driving it is awful. I'm not sure i can keep the car with such a persistent problem that seems to affect all…
ODI 10664198
Power Train · Steering · Unknown Or Other
Soon after the purchase of my vehicle i began to experience problems with the transmission. In the early years of owning my car i took it into ford for the recall repairs which did nothing to solve the issue with my car. After about 3 or 4 failed attempts to have my car properly fixed i stopped taking it in. So for the last 5 years i've been driving my vehicle with this transmission issue. There are times where my…
ODI 11234681
Engine · Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
Car's transmission shutters and jolts. Hesitates to accelerate. Dangerous when merging onto highway or making a turn. Sent it to ford to fix as per their fsa on the transmission seal. Both dealerships said there was nothing wrong with it, but it still hesitates, shutters, shakes and jolts. This is a safety concern. It needs to be brought up to ford.
ODI 10716695
Power Train
After owning my 2013 focus se hatch for 20 months i finally bit the bullet, paid off my lease early, turned it in and walked away. The car is now only worth $10,500 (50% of original value) so that tells you all you need to know what the reputation of this car is doing to its value. What a shame because it truely is a great car - except for its terrible transmission. Took it in 3 times over the last 20 months to 2…
ODI 10652845
Electrical System · Power Train
Transmission went into neutral, pulled over restarted, car drove in lower gear, then went into neutral again while driving on road. Pulled over once again. Restarted, then transmission shifted erratically. Again went into neutral, then into lower gear able to limp car into nearest dealer. This is happening to many cars to be isolated. Ford needs to own the bad design. *tr
ODI 10652347
Engine · Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
When i first got the car in september 2013, the car would jerk and shake when pulling off from a stop and was also very loud. I took it to be serviced and they told me that was normal. I took it back a few months later because i didn't believe that was normal. They fixed it. But now it's starting to shake again. In june 2014 the engine light started coming o for a few days. I took it to ford and they claim they…
ODI 10650221
Power Train
No reverse on automatic transmission, and loud noises when on drive position. *tr
ODI 10650401
Power Train
Vehicle shudders, jerks, shakes upon launch. Also when going uphill vehicle jerks (similar to how a standard engine would jerk when taking off in the wrong gear). Also when parking, vehicle "jumps" into park after car after engine is off or foot is taken off brake. Transmission problem??? *tr
ODI 10648722
Power Train
Vehicle failed to shift into gear during turn in an intersection. Engine revs but transmission didn't shift into gear, then it forcefully engaged into gear. Vehicle repeatedly and forcefully engages gear at low speeds causing to it jerk forward abruptly and without warning. Transmission has continuous chatter during initial acceleration. *tr
ODI 10650941
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford focus. While driving 40 mph, the vehicle lost power. In addition, the accelerator pedal was depressed, but the vehicle jerked and hesitated before accelerating. The check engine warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer on numerous occasions where it was diagnosed that the clutch needed to be replaced. The vehicle was replaced on numerous occasions; however,…
ODI 10904962
Power Train
When at a complete stop and needing to accelerate into traffic, the vehicle hesitates and then thrusts/jerks into gear. *tr
ODI 10644145
Power Train
Was driving with my wife and noticed a loud rattling sound coming from the transmission. I had just had my focus serviced less than three weeks ago. Seems the longer i drive the worse the transmission gets. Hesitation and slipping followed by loud noises from transmission. *tr
ODI 10644092
Power Train · Seat Belts
Been having the transmission shudder for the past few mouths and last week i went to put my seatbelt on and it wouldn't lock .driver side seatbelt broke on the female end. *tr
ODI 10648188