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
First the car was running fine when i bought it new in 2013. Then around 10,000 miles the car started to jerk shudder and slip out of gear. . The car jerks at stop and go speeds and when baking slowly out our driveway. The car also makes a grinding noise when making turns at low speeds. Lastly when riding the breaks at stop lights it sounds like something is grinding. Ford replaced the clutch and the problem is…
ODI 10664041
Power Train
Continuance issues with my ford focus 2013 ford focus ?banging, jumping, slipping, shaking and grinding: it's has now become an issue that's affects the drivability and safety of the vehicle and passengers. ?bogging down ?takes off in a lurch, accelerates rapidly at times, safety issue ?cars rolls backward when stopped on a hill. Safety issue ?car occasionally jolts forward when shifting at low gear, safety issue…
ODI 10632212
Engine · Power Train
Shifting into neutral (while decelerating/braking) will intermittently cause engine rpms to rapidly drop, resulting in engine failure/stall. Attempts to restart the engine are typically successful, although occasionally requiring multiple attempts, due to engine re-stalling. Key factors seem to be engine oil temperature, and braking/decelerating. *tr
ODI 10625991
Engine · Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford focus. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle stalled several times and the engine light remained illuminated. Also, the contact mentioned that the vehicle shifted out of parked independently. The dealer advised it was normal for the vehicle to roll out of park on its own. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure.…
ODI 10614931
Engine · Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
Car is lagging and bogging consistently; turn acceleration in unpredictable, frequent transmission shuddering occurring, un-smooth shifting, i do not feel safe. Low gas mileage 20-24. *tr
ODI 10596273
Power Train
The vehicle shudders, shakes, grinds and hesitates when shifting through low gears and when starting from a stop. It has done this since we bought it new in july 2013. I have an appointment with the ford dealership, but the person with whom i spoke said most of the issues they've seen like this are "within their tolerance limits." that is not okay! *tr
ODI 10594592
Engine · Power Train · Unknown Or Other
Vehicle bucked or shuddered when starting from a complete stop or if coasting and then gas applied. Issue was said to be fixed at this time 4/30/14, which it did run better until it happened again on 9/6/14 when i pointed out the same issue. It was determined that there was a leak coming from the bell housing and it was dripping on the clutch causing the shuddering. On 9/16/14 it was taken to the garage for repair.…
ODI 10649178
Engine · Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
I first noticed a problem with my transmission the first week i bought my '13 ford focus. I would hear a shuddering and gears grinding when i would accelerate and my transmission would slip when shifting gears. I took it to the dealer and asked them to check it out but was told that it was normal and nothing to worry about and sent me on my way without even taking a look under the hood. I informed them i was worried…
ODI 10585184
Power Train
When accelerating from a stop or moving position in my car i get a crunching, grinding noise and sudden jerking. Seems to come from the transmission but every time i take my car in for service they refuse to even look at the car and say it's normal and hand me paperwork saying it's fine. Sometimes the car will hardly even accelerate from a stopped position or move as slow as molasses. I need help with this because…
ODI 10585043
Power Train
Clutch shuddering - vibrating at 13,648 miles - took in for repair - car was never quite right after that - now again at 29,000 miles its shuddering and vibrating again - ford telling me the parts may arrive sometime between 8 to 12 weeks for the repair. *tr
ODI 10713961
Power Train
Vehicle has been in for service 4 times for issues with transmission. Hesitates or jumps when shifting. Sometimes almost stalls out. Dealer has done everything they can and state that ford is not allowing them to service the vehicles. Dealer stated they have 25 ford focus currently in for same issue. I am scared to drive the vehicle with my daughter in it, as this clearly is a safety issue. The issue seems worse at…
ODI 10633811
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford focus. The contact stated that after parking the vehicle on a hill, it rolled away in reverse and crashed into another vehicle. A police report was not filed. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 14,000.
Crash reported
ODI 10584051
Electronic Stability Control · Power Train
We had had this car in at least 6 times for issues with the transmission. The last visit was 2 weeks ago when the car would not start. There is also a warning light that is constantly on. They told us it has to do with a sensor by where the gas is put into the car but they don't seem to be able to fix the problem or turn off the warning light. The car still stutters and runs rough after many complaints. Mostly when…
ODI 11240646
Power Train
Shifts into neutral when upshifting (automatic). Shudders & grinds when shifts. Have almost been rear ended numerous times due to late shifting or going into neutral. This happens on city streets and expressways. On third clutch and still happening.
ODI 10861796
Engine · Power Train
Engine stalls and shuts off while coasting or coming to a stop with the clutch in. *tr
ODI 10579030
Power Train
I purchased a ford focus vin #: [xxx] on 2-23-2013. Maguire ford s. Main st. Po box 39 duncannon pa 17020 i first called the dealer about grinding sounds and hesitation when pulling out in low gear when the car had 18,000 miles. Their initial explanation was that the ?new ford ? Transmission as acting like a manual and some shudder and noise will be normal. It was obvious to be the car was not ?normal? And at 19,459…
ODI 10721682
Power Train
Since i purchased this vehicle i have had continuous problems with the transmission. The car has been disabled while driving twice. I have had the car in for service several times for software updates. The problem continues. The car shakes in the lower and higher gears. When i accelerate it hesitates creating a safety hazard. I have called customer service. She referred me to the dealer who in turn has told me there…
ODI 10734925
Power Train
Tl* the contact 2013 ford focus. The contact stated that he accelerated from a complete stop when he felt the transmission slip. The contact stated that failure only occurred whenever the vehicle was warm. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for inspection. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 35,000.
ODI 10583068
Fuel/Propulsion System · Power Train
Transmission issues: clutch repairs x3 (drove off lot with issues. My mistake. I knew something was wrong with it during test drive, was reassured it was new technology.) 1 cleaning, 1 replacing of parts, then transmission control module went out while in motion on city street, going forward 25+ mph, quit completely. Had towed. Ran out of gas (in motion on a highway, 65 + mph) while monitor noted 150 to empty, found…
ODI 10808301
Engine And Engine Cooling · Power Train
Car hesitates at take off and take off when making turns. *tr
ODI 10604399
Power Train
This vehicle has a transmission problem that has it hesitating and lurching forward in the slower gears. It is very unpredictable when starting out and i have nearly hit several cars, several times. I brought it back to the dealership, and they updated the software. That did not fix the problem. Then they told me it was a normal "feature" of the manual/automatic transmission. The computer would "learn" my driving…
ODI 10586459
Electrical System · Power Train · Unknown Or Other
Purchased focus in march of 2013 soon after purchase vehicle began to lurch and hesitate while accelerating almost to the point vehicle would stall gets very scary when pulling into traffic with no power to accelerate. I immediately took vehicle back to dealership and they confirmed i needed a clutch that there was a seal leaking which caused the failure! They performed repair and not even a month later the problem…
ODI 10648288
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford focus. While attempting to park, the vehicle lunged forward. On a separate occasion, while idling at a traffic light, the vehicle hesitated when the accelerator pedal was depressed. The dealer stated that the transmission was faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 8,000.
ODI 10629291
Engine · Power Train
On my [redacted] i have been experiencing a stalling issue while moving. Car will stall when clutch is pressed while slowing down. Ford has a tsb issued, but will not perform required work due to no code being present. The issue will come and go. Upon browsing internet this is a known issue and many people have been told ford will not perform the fix. So there are numerous ford focus st on the road having this exact…
ODI 10582797
Power Train · Unknown Or Other
Transmission/clutch problem. Consistently grinds, lunges forward, sputters when taking off, turning & slowing down. It feels like the car is going to stall out. Worst when it is hot outside. Have been back to the dealer 3 times for the same problem! I have read the numerous complaints about this vehicle and it seems that i am not the only one that this problem is happening to . It all started 6 months after i bought…
ODI 10876369