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
I purchased a brand new 2013 ford focus in june 2013, i began having issues with the car lurching and shuddering in fall 2014. When i apply my foot to the gas, the car hesitates and then lurches and shudders before fully accelerating. The problem is the transmission. When going uphill, the car hesitates and shudders excessively. The shuddering is worse in cold weather and when air conditioner is running in hot…
ODI 11231073
Engine · Power Train
The check engine light came on. The transmission shudders and hesitates under acceleration.
ODI 11256015
Fuel/Propulsion System · Power Train
I have a 2013 focus with 28600 miles. On a daily basis i when i accelerate it rattles and hesitates. The dealership said it was a smart transmission and is just what it does. On oct 3rd 2014 i was at a busy intersection and waiting for the light to turn green. The light turned green and the car acted as though it was in neutral and would not drive. After about 15 seconds with everyone honking at me it started to…
ODI 10641663
Power Train
The transmission in my car has failed 7 times since 7/15/2014. The transmission fails and causes the car to jerk, shudder, lag and jump in traffic. I have nearly rear-ended many vehicles and was nearly hit 3 times because the transmission slipped while making a left hand turn. This car is not safe to drive.
ODI 10861211
Electrical System · Engine · Power Train · Tires
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford focus equipped with goodyear viva 3 tires, size: 215/55r16 (na). The contact stated that the vehicle would not accelerate over 30 mph and the change engine oil warning indicator illuminated. The contact also stated that a warning message illuminated, indicating that the vehicle would shut off in five minutes due to overheating. Furthermore, while driving between 50 to 70 mph, the…
ODI 11124747
Electrical System · Power Train
Had to buy two new front tires due to wear at only 24,000. Tire person says they were just discussing this rash of 2013 ford focus owners with this same problem. This vehicle shakes, and vibrates excessively upon acceleration. Taking off slowly is the most noticeable. I find that if i punch the accelerator at take off it is more positive without too much shaking and vibrating. Now it jumps, shakes and vibrates into…
ODI 10673003
Power Train
My wife pulled out to make a right turn and the car bogged down,stuttered, hesitated. Long enough that she was scarred by the approaching traffic. This has happened several times. The stuttering, bogging down occurs all the time! We have had the car into kendall ford twice already and have another appointment scheduled for october 28th. The next available service time. Service manager stated he has 40 of these cars…
ODI 10640226
Engine · Power Train
Anytime while driving this vehicle you will experience grinding,shuttering and hesitation usually at lower traffic speeds , which is sometimes unsafe while merging into traffic because of the hesitation. *tr
ODI 10680119
Power Train
My vehicle failed to shift and had erratic lunging as well as loss of propulsion. It spent more than 3 months at the dealer in total and now the same problems are coming back. I have taken it in to be fixed more than 7 times and now will need to take it in again. The problems started around 20k miles and have continued since. The problem nearly caused an accident when the transmission failed to shift and stayed in…
ODI 10730783
Power Train
Transmission shudders, jerks and makes rattles especially on acceleration
ODI 11253673
Power Train
Transmission makes a metal type noise consistently and surges when warm. There is a random clicking noise under hood. Transmission disengages intermittently while driving.
ODI 11251869
Engine · Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
Just like 100s of others, car stutters and hesitates. Took to ford dealer in macon, ga. And problem continues and we all wonder why there is no recall. Does no one care about safety and doing what is right???????????????????? *tr
ODI 10640966
Power Train
I have brought the car to the dealership for multiple (4) transmission issues over the past year. The car has 25000 miles on it. The last time was july 17, 2015. When i picked up the car i was told it needed a new clutch but was okay to drive. I was told the clutch was back ordered 4 to 8 weeks but the car was okay to drive in its present state. The car continued to stutter at low speeds but i was told this was…
ODI 10759079
Engine · Power Train
Grinding/rattling noise and heavy shuddering/shaking/lurching occurs at low speeds. Not normal sounds. I drove manual vehicles for over 15 years and never experienced this occurrence, with the exception of first learning how to drive a manual. It is currently in the shop for a recall (that this site doesn't note, for some reason, but ford does find). I have never once (2 months time) gotten over 31 mpg either. This…
ODI 10658526
Power Train
I was in heavy stop and go traffic. Every time i would start to go the car would shudder, buck and stumble. It actually stalled in traffic. I continued to stumble, shudder and buck shifting gears until i got to free flowing traffic. I had been to dealer several times prior to reprogram the transmission but it never fixed the problem. The car got so bad in october 2014 that ford authorized the dealer to replace the…
ODI 10704064
Power Train
Vehicle shudders, bucks & hesitates upon take off and acceleration. Feels like its going to stall. Makes grinding noise when changing gears. Have had it "repaired" twice at the ford dealership where purchased for same issue. First time on 9/8/2014 & 2nd time on 5/4/2015.
ODI 10715915
Power Train
Loud grinding noise coming from a brand new ford focus. Being told that the sound is normal. I didn't sign up for a vehicle that sounds like it's dragging metal down the street only to be told this is normal for this vehicles dual transmission.. *tr
ODI 10632211
Power Train
Automatic transaxle seals leak, eventually causing the car to hesitate badly during acceleration. Primarily happens from a stop, which has caused "close calls" on several occasions. Clutch and seals have been replaced 3 times in less than 8000 miles.
ODI 10717220
Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford focus. While driving 30 mph, the accelerator pedal was applied, but the vehicle failed to respond without warning. Additionally, the vehicle hesitated, jerked, and shook. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer (coconut point ford, 22400 s tamiami trl, estero, fl 33928) where it was diagnosed that the transmission, clutch, and control module needed to be repaired. Additionally, a…
ODI 11073087
Engine · Power Train
Cpsc: i1490081a. 2013 ford focus. Consumer stated the car stalls, stutters and also lurches between shifts. *ln
ODI 10632844
Power Train
Experiencing shuddering with acceleration from a stop position. My car makes a very loud noise along with vibrations, took my car into the dealership today, they checked the transmission said it was fine, they test drove it and of course since it is intermittent it didn't do it. I was told this is normal due to the fact that the transmission is an automatic but functions like a manual transmission. Soon as i get in…
ODI 10622635
Power Train
While accelerating from standing position (at stop light pending green left turn) i hear grinding and a pop noise coming from engine when transmission apparently slipped (disengaged) so that the forward drive will not operate. Car's momentum kept car moving forward but without power from drivetrain. Putting car in reverse gear causes severe grinding noise and no change in motion. Car does not have forward or reverse…
1 injury
ODI 10621213
Electrical System · Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford focus. While driving at low speeds uphill or on an incline, the transmission hesitated as if the vehicle would stall. The vehicle was included in a manufacturer's recall related to the failure; however, the recall part was not available. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was not available.
ODI 10762520
Power Train
This is a follow on to an original complaint submitted. This first time the entire transmission was replace and fixt the issue for 10,000 miles. The new transmission again started to hesitate when the outside temperature is over 80 degrees. Severe shudder when shifting from 1st into 2nd. Then the vehicle would reach 5 mph accelerating from a stop and the engine rpms would jump to 5000 and the vehicle would only…
ODI 10619318
Engine · Latch · Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford focus. While stationary and driving various speeds, the vehicle stalled without warning upon acceleration. In addition, the rear passenger door latch became unlatched and the door opened. Furthermore, the vehicle's transmission failed due to the inability to shift to second gear properly. Bertwolfe ford in charleston, west virginia was made aware of the series of failures. The…
ODI 11052598