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 have had to take my vehicle to the shop many times because the transmission surges and loses power. The dealer says they just reset the computer. But a few days later the issues return. Then the dealer says there is nothing wrong. The issues continue. I am afraid that i will get hit in an intersection because the car loses forward drive.
ODI 11232410
Fuel/Propulsion System · Power Train
Vehicle shudders when i try to accelerate slowly from a stop sign or making a turn on to a street. Sometimes shudders when i am already moving but trying to speed up with traffic such as being on a highway. Also when im low on gas before it reaches e it completely shuts down. No gas light or shuddering. I had champion ford in erie pa look into this but there was no code or anything to go by. Im not sure what to do.…
ODI 11256179
Engine · Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford focus. While driving various speeds, the check engine indicator illuminated. The contact stated that the vehicle began to jerk, hesitate, and the transmission would not switch into second gear. The vehicle was taken to ford autonation ([redacted], tustin, ca) where it was diagnosed that the transmission lever assemblies, the engine cylinder, and the transmission clutch were faulty…
ODI 11219800
Power Train
The car jerks and shutters when taking off from a complete stop. This is worse when the a/c is on. When accelerating the car will jerk between shifting gears causing the car to move slower at take off which has almost caused multiple accidents.
ODI 11209390
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford focus. While driving 50 mph, the vehicle jerked, lunged forward, and lost power. The contact managed to gain control of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to morlan-shell ford ([redacted], west plains, mo 65775, [redacted]) where multiple diagnostic tests were performed, which determined that the transmission failed and needed to be replaced. The transmission was replaced five times,…
ODI 11235011
Power Train
I was driving my car and the transmission quit working. A light came on and said transmission overheating pull over. I barely made it to the dealership. When you hit the gas pedal, the card would not go.
ODI 11231365
Engine · Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
Along with the myriad of ford dps6 transmission problems, and repairs over the past 4 years, i alsoy had an event that could have caused a fatality directly related to the performance of the power train and engine. While attempting to make a light acceleration for a city green traffic signal for a left 90 degree turn the car unilaterally increased the speed and rpm's. The car was moving so fast i nearly hit a tree…
ODI 11231045
Power Train
This car repeatedly thrusts forward at lower gears whilst in traffic and while in motion. It has been repaired twice within a 6-month time-frame for the faulty dps6 transmission. The capless gas tank is also presenting a constant issue, involving a leak of some sort that continues to reoccur. I have been in numerous situations that could have proven to be fatal as a result of the transmission responding too late: as…
ODI 11242870
Engine · Power Train
When accelerating the car makes a loud noise when trying to shift and hesitates when giving it gas. Car was purchased in jan 2019 and had been doing this since we owned the car.
ODI 11207172
Power Train
We bought our [redacted] in feburary 2017. Starting in 2018 sometimes it wouldn't d go in reverse. It also started hesitating while we are driving or pulling out in traffic. Now in 2019 it will completely lose power going down the highway or just the street and leave us stranded. We have replaced the battery and have had other recalls addressed. I have seen a recall for the wiring harness but it doesn't show up with…
ODI 11206437
Fuel/Propulsion System · Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford focus. While accelerating from a stop, the vehicle hesitated to accelerate. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The contact stated that the failure recurred four times since the vehicle was purchased. The vehicle was taken to skalnek ford (941 s lapeer rd, orion charter township, mi 48362, [redacted]) to be diagnosed, but the dealer failed to determine the cause of the…
ODI 11240804
Electrical System · Engine · Power Train
Since ive purchased my ford focus back in 2013 i have taken the car back to ford dealership on numerous occasions in relation to the faulty transmission and electrical issues. On my 5th attempt my transmission was replaced. This was around the end of 2017 to 2018. On may 2nd 2019 i was driving to work and as soon as i turned on the car the windsheild wipers started to go off and for some reason i could not turn them…
Fire reported
ODI 11207056
Power Train
I was driving on a city when i the car shifted gears. I continued to drive it not thinking anything of it. Once i came to a point when i had to reverse, i realized that's my car did not want to move back wards even when i used the gas.
ODI 11205230
Power Train
Transmission fails to engage, skips gears, accelerator does not move car initially but will rev high then engage. Multiple repair attempts have failed to correct the situation from replaced clutch plates to tcm replacements to reprograms of the module.
ODI 11207272
Power Train
Since i drove the vehicle off the lot, transmission shudders, jerks, vibrates, rough up/downshifts, slips into neutral, wont shift into reverse, transmission fault warnings, transmission overheat warnings. The car does not reliably accelerate/decelerate under normal operating conditions. On multiple occasions had to push the car out of a parking spot by hand since reverse would not engage. Had to push off the road…
ODI 11234482
Power Train
When attempting to pull out into traffic from a stop, the car suddenly lost power. Pressing the accelerator was just causing the engine to rev. Then the car shifted into gear and suddenly lurched forward. It then dropped out of gear and lost power again. Car continued to shift randomly, drop out of gear, and suddenly shift into gear and accelerate creating a very dangerous situation. It would not shift correctly…
ODI 11230926
Power Train
Transmission clutch shuddering/chattering on acceleration, primarily in 1st and 2nd gear. Worse when ambient temp is warmer. Slams into gear, sometimes breaking tires loose on pavement. Only owned this car for 1 week. Mileage in the 70k range. Especially dangerous pulling out on a turn. Car will jerk sideways and hesitate, leaving you open to being struck by another vehicle.
ODI 11196420
Fuel/Propulsion System · Power Train · Structure
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford focus. The contact stated that water was found inside the vehicle more than once after it rained. Also, the clutch vibrated when the gears were shifted. The failure occurred every time after shifting out of first gear. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to star ford and lincoln (1101 s brand blvd, glendale, ca 91204, [redacted]) where it was diagnosed…
ODI 11195411
Power Train
I owned the car 3 days and the transmission light came on. Claimed the transmission module was replaced. Two hours after getting the car back it would not start, engine light came on. See photo it would appear the obd2 wires have been tampered with in an effort to disable the light continuing to come on. (picture attached) the car is back in the shop. It has been 2 weeks since purchase i have had the car in my…
ODI 11195849
Electrical System · Exterior Lighting · Power Train
The transmission has been slipping badly but warranty is only 100k miles and car has 105k so ford dealer says i have to pay repairs. This is a know issue. Dashboard display is damage and shows no information - millage - and can not pass emission testing since can not determine millage. Dealer want $800. Vehicle just shut-off in middle of driving - very scary - disconnect and connect battery and worked but scary and…
ODI 11195396
Power Train
Couldn't shift, slow shifting, won't go into gear, won't come out of gear. Won't crank, won't move. This happened over a period of 4 years
ODI 11196717
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford focus. While driving approximately 10 mph and switching gears, the vehicle slammed into second gear. The contact stated that the failure occurred everyday for the past month when switching from first into second gear. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure…
ODI 11191946
Electrical System · Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
Vehicle has repeatedly had transmission issues coming in a variety of forms. At times i will be unable to accelerate, with my pedal to the floor, while the car seems to 'coast' and with no explanation. Other times i have had the vehicle's alert lights come on with a warning the transmission has overheated and to pull over 'immediately.' this is difficult to do when on a 55 mph zone or on the highway; the inability…
ODI 11232262
Power Train
While driving at city speed in elkin, nc, the transmission fault light came on and the vehicle stopped. Here i am stranded in traffic. Not the safest position to be in. I shut the vehicle down and restarted it in the hopes that this might reboot the fault and solve the problem or at least let me get to a dealership. The transmission fault light was still active but i was able to move only in first gear. The…
ODI 11233685
Fuel/Propulsion System · Power Train · Unknown Or Other
STUDDERING, SHAKING UPON ACCELERATION
ODI 11229462