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 · Service Brakes
I purchased my 2013 ford focus se brand new in june of 2013. I noticed the shuddering during acceleration immediately and mentioned it to someone at the dealership. I was told this was normal for it being brand new and that it would stop after awhile. We are now over 3 years later and it has not stopped. Someone finally convinced me to take it in. I've had several people that have been in my vehicle and can't…
Crash reported
ODI 10894730
Engine · Power Train
This car needs to be recalled. Took to dealer with problem about 1,000 miles. They acknowledged it has a problem and said they needed to keep it overnight. Then i find out all they did is reset the computer. That did not work and now at 7,000 miles the problem is getting worse. Engine hesitates and slips when starting accelerate and is worse around 30 mph when the engine shutters, rattles and jumps like i am riding…
ODI 10546586
Electrical System · Power Train
While traveling at approximately 50 mph on a busy highway, the car suddenly lost power and the "stop safely now" warning was displayed. This vehicle is the ford focus electric. The car would not respond to the accelerator and was coasted to a stop on the side of the road. The highway patrol promptly showed up to lecture on how this was a unsafe place to stop. No kidding. It was explained that we had no choice.…
ODI 10516270
Engine · Power Train
When i drive it sounds like something is grinding and/or a rattling in the front of the car. It does not always make this noise however when it does it sounds like my transmission is gonna fall out in the middle of the road while i am driving. I can also feel a vibration in my foot peddle. On june 07 2017 they reprogrammed my transmission hoping that would resolve the problem. On another visit december 27th 2013…
ODI 10576238
Power Train
Automated manual transmission clutches are slipping causing moderate to severe (intermittent) hesitation. Dealer says that the way its supposed to be when i took it in. Went to independent mechanic and fluid is leaking in rear main seal, dealer didn't even check. Replaced clutch assembly at 12000 miles, hesitation from start, 8000 more miles, dealer says nothing wrong, take to independent mechanic and again leaking…
ODI 10566265
Engine · Power Train
The car makes horrible noises when in low a low speed. It hesitates. It makes horrible crunching noises. It has been to the dealer many times. They always say that they hear it, but that it is not a problem. The vehicle has stopped in the middle of the road. Now, in september 2015, i have received a software update program 15b22 which is extending my warranty. Ford already agreed to extend my warranty in 2013…
ODI 10778132
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford focus. The contact stated that while accelerating from a complete stop, the transmission began to slip gears in a jerking motion. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer three times where the computer system was reprogrammed on each occasion. The failure continued to recur after the most recent repair was performed. The manufacturer was notified of the problem. The approximate…
ODI 10547971
Power Train
The ford focus 2013 seems to have a lot of issue with transmission. I have taken my car about 8 times now to fix the grinding problem when it changes gear. A software fix was mostly done which solves the issue (may be) for a week and then it starts all over again. They changed the clutch or something related to that and worked fairly better during the winter of 2013 but come summer of 2014 same issue. In fact the…
ODI 10627207
Power Train
My 2013 ford focus has the same transmission and therefore the same issues that are covered by ford's customer satisfaction program 14m01 but for some inexplicable reason my vehicle was omitted from the program. The technician at the dealer informed me that the issue was the same. The issue is an engineering problem with the transmission not a manufacturing issue. To exclude selected vehicles due to manufacturing…
ODI 10956893
Power Train
The transmission shudders and the car will not accelerate. We almost got hit in the drivers side door with the other car going approximately 45 mph. Can't pullout safely.
ODI 10726021
Electrical System · Power Train · Steering
My car has had the steering fixed, the alternator replaced and the clutch fixed 5-6 times in 6 months. My transmission/clutch is still not repaired. Someone is going to die in this car and i can't afford to get rid of it so i am forced to put my life in danger every day. I have a lemon law attorney and ford will still do nothing. I paid $1095 for an automatic transmission and i do not have an automatic transmission.…
ODI 10618303
Power Train
Vehicle going on lower gear (1st to 3rd gear) will slip. The transmission will jerk and choke. When it chokes the vehicle looses power and slows down causing the car behind almost hit me. Also there is a dry rattle from the transmission. Brought it back to ford dealer and they said all test is normal but can't do any other repair to test because i am under warranty and ford don't authorize them to do further…
ODI 10549006
Power Train
The car abruptly shudders/jolts between 0-20 mph. This occurs mainly during acceleration. The first time i took it to have it looked at, i was provided a piece of paper from ford explaining that this was a typical, and normal, characteristic of the transmission within the 2013 ford focus models. The issue was verified, but no maintenance was performed. I again took my vehicle in for the same issue 06/06/2013, where…
ODI 10716894
Power Train
We purchased a 2013 ford focus with the dct. By 1200 miles, the transmission was grinding and stuttering to the point of almost stalling during acceleration. Ford performed a repair after finding the clutches burned up and bearing failure. This fix lasted for awhile before the problem returned. During this period we had difficulty getting ford dealerships to acknowledge the issue. On multiple occasions, with my baby…
ODI 10588080
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford focus. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle vibrated and lost power, without warning. The vehicle was taken to the johnson city ford dealer, located at [redacted], johnson city, tn 37601, where the clutches and transmission were repaired. The failure recurred several times. The manufacturer was made aware of the failures and referred the contact back…
ODI 11307514
Power Train
My focus has been in the shop 3 times to keep fixing the same transmission problem and now it is going back in to the shop for the fourth time for the same problem. The transmission keeps on shuddering, jerk s and slips out of gear. It has rolled back on take off. The engine goes but the transmission doesn't. I have took my car to into 3 dealers hoping that another can fix the problem. I feel unsafe for my wife…
ODI 10621190
Power Train · Unknown Or Other · Vehicle Speed Control
In 2/13, my husband and i purchased a '13 ford focus from brewster ford in ny. Unfortunately, our car has never worked correctly. It randomly loses power. It feels like the gas pedal doesn't respond sometimes when we try to accelerate. Our car is currently in their service center for the 4th attempt to repair the problem without any intervention. 3 of the master mechanics, scotty, carlisle, and anthony, say they…
ODI 10567188
Power Train
Vehicle has been serviced 3 times, first time when the car was 2 days old (to me). Vehicle lags, grinds, over-revs, under-revs and stutters on hills and sometimes flat land too. Particularly bad when turning. 3 attempted fixes, no real improvements, only different issues got better while others got worse. First attempted fix claimed a section of the transmission was replaced, second they found a leak in the…
ODI 10597792
Power Train
From day 1, the transmission has excessively slipped through 1st gear as though the clutch is not being properly engaged (dual clutch transaxle). At one point, the car bucked upon acceleration forcefully as though it stalled. The problem is most severe when ambient temperatures are over 90 degrees (common here in arizona). The pcm has been reprogrammed twice by the dealership and after the first 1000 miles, the…
ODI 10644122
Power Train
Vehicle shudders between shift points, hesitates as though stalled and suffers from power train rattling. Even though the vehicle power train has been reprogrammed multiple times as well as clutch assembly repair and replacement the issues return. *tr
ODI 10643596
Power Train
Transmission stuttered, jerked upon receipt of ownership. Northgate ford serviceman, upon report, assured me the car was under warranty. Transmission broke after the warranty and i was stuck with all the cost of repair plus rental car until the fotrd focus was repaired. I will accept nothing but a total reimbursement of my costs for repair and car rental.
ODI 11162492
Engine And Engine Cooling · Power Train
Vehicle has had oil leaking into engine compartment since purchased in november 2012. At 3000 miles, rear engine seal replaced - leaks continued. Rear main engine seal replaced again at 8000 miles - engine compartment leaks continued. After two more visits to dealer and two additional trip to different dealers, third service dept. Claims that transmission is source of leak, not engine. If this is the case, then…
ODI 10512641
Electrical System · Power Train
Ford focus electric vehicle stops suddenly with "stop safely now". When this occurs driver (me) looses all ability to accelerate. This even occurred today and left us in danger on the highway while we nervously waited for professional assistance. Many reports of this exact issue with this make/model vehicle on the public forums. Concern of loss of power train could mean injuries or death depending on the moment a…
ODI 10512459
Electrical System · Engine · Power Train
I purchased the 2013 ford focus brand new on 2-09-13. Car barely has 1800 miles on it. While slowing down in a school zone to 15mph, i noticed the car seemed to lose power, and feel shaky. Once past the school zone i accelerated to 20mph and car shifted roughly into gear with a bumping noise. I pulled over and stopped and turned off the engine. After restarting car initially seemed fine. Exactly one week later same…
ODI 10514145
Power Train
Transmission surges during acceleration and deceleration. Almost like insufficient fuel being received by engine. Dealer stated that this is due to ford "powershift" transmission and not fuel line. Causes concern for safety and future performance after more mileage. This has existed since purchas of vehicle in may 2013 and still exists now after 11000 miles.
ODI 10778807