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
When going up hills the car's transmission refuses to shift instantly and makes loud grinding noise. It would eventually shifts but the split seconds of not shifting causes me anxiety and implies a safety issue. I brought this problem to the attention of ford of kirkland's service department the first time in april and was told that the car was still "learning" my driving habits because it is still breaking in. The…
ODI 10560812
Engine · Power Train
Vehicle has leaked engine oil since new, which was first discovered at 500mi. Engine oil contaminated clutch discs in automatic tranmission, which resulted in replacement of rear main engine seal, transmission clutches, etc. Which was supposed to resolve problem. Attempted repair took place at approx. 7500 mi. At 7800 mi, engine oil is still leaking oil, covering the bottom on the engine and pooling on the…
ODI 10505614
Power Train
This car constantly grinds and shutters between the first few gears every day for the last 8 months of ownership. I bought this vehicle on feb 2013 and it only drove good for 2 months and the remaining time i've had it, has been on the shop over 4 times for the same exact transmission problems. Symptoms; the transmission gears shifts incorrectly and makes louds grinding and shuttering noises. Sometimes the the…
ODI 10558681
Power Train
Cpsc: i1340028a. 2013 ford focus. Consumer stated after five days of purchasing the car it started having transmission problems. *ln
ODI 10509046
Power Train
Bought the car on saturday. On sunday, noticed a grinding noise coming from the transmission. Also noticed transmission slipping between gears. Car does not accelerate correctly and does not shift like it should. When on a decline, the car drifts backwards if you let off the brake to accelerate. Took it to the dealer where i was told that this is all normal. Ford has informed the dealer not to fix the issues. Dealer…
ODI 10507248
Power Train
I was stopped at a busy intersection. When the light turned green i pressed down on the accelerator and immediately a warning tone went off, and a warning light lit up on the dash saying "stop safely now." then immediately after that a "yellow wrench" icon would intermittently illuminate. The car still had electricity to the dash, but would do nothing when the accelerator pedal was stepped on. The car was dead. I…
ODI 10512146
Power Train
We had problems with the transmission since we bought the car on 11/16/12. We experience sudden lurches forward when pressing on the gas pedal, delayed acceleration when taking of, sudden loss of forward propulsion, transmission slipping, delayed gear engagement, hard or erratic shifts and transmission engagement failure while driving. Due to all these problems we once lost control of the car while driving on a city…
ODI 10853763
Power Train
2013 ford focus. Consumer writes in regards to transmission shuddering. *ld *tr
ODI 11175473
Power Train
I purchased the car on 01/27/2013 with 25 miles on it. On 03/21/2013 i brought the car back to the dealership at 904 miles and told i thought there was an issue with the automatic transmission because it was noisy and shuddering when changing gears during acceleration. They checked it and said they "could not duplicate concern at this time." in september 2014 i received a letter about an extended warranty on the…
ODI 10785067
Power Train
This car started giving me problems shortly after i bought the car. At the time the dealership told me that it was normal function and that the car was expected to shudder slightly and to run it for a 1,000 miles to allow the car to adjust to my driving.when the shudder slowly became worse, i finally took the car in for service. Since that first time, i have had the transmission replace 3 times and i cant ever count…
ODI 10748990
Engine · Power Train
This vehicle has been deemed a "lemon" pursuant to colorado bbb auto complaint. The clutch has been replaced twice but the vehicle continues to shudder, lag, or intermittently lurch forward. It is a hazard to drive. *tr
ODI 10683187
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford focus. While driving at approximately 10 mph, the vehicle accelerated slowly. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and the mechanic stated that the automatic transmission control module needed to be updated. The vehicle was repaired, but it continued to stall intermittently. The remedy did not resolve the failure. The manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was…
ODI 10785046
Automatic Transmission · Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford focus. The contact stated while driving 65 mph, there was a hesitation and vibration when the accelerator pedal was engaged. The failure recurred whenever the vehicle was in operation. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for diagnosis. The technician stated that the transmission fluid was leaking. The vehicle was in the process of being repaired. The manufacturer was not…
ODI 10597382
Power Train
Beginning in march 2013, only 4 months after its purchase, i noticed my car hesitated to accelerate on the highway. I brought it into a ford dealership, and they told me that i had a bad tank of gas. The issue appeared to have gone away after a while, but returned in 2014. In 2014, i brought my car into ford on multiple occasions for the hesitation, shutter, and associated noises. I feel as if this is a safety…
ODI 10681700
Power Train
My car currently has 31k miles on it. I have been to the dealership 7 times in the 2 years since i purchased it with the same or similar complaints. At low speeds it shakes/shudders/rattles/hesitates when shifting gears. I understand it's a manual transmission but i don't believe for a second that the manufacturers intended for the car to behave this way. It hesitates when accelerating from a stop to a point where…
ODI 10653420
Power Train
Approximately 1/4/-1/3 of the time, upon accelerating from a stop, the car will either shudder into gear with little acceleration, or will lurch into gear so badly that the car almost comes to a stop during acceleration. I have taken the car to my local dealer four times for this issue. The first time, they did a computer code reset, which worked for a couple of months then the issue came back. The second time they…
ODI 10611007
Power Train
I am experiencing a problem with my 2013 ford focus that is making me so nervous and scaring me. I am so afraid it is going to cause an accident, especially pulling out into traffic. I have a clean driving record and have never had an accident. When i stop at a stop sign, look both ways, see a vehicle some distance away and know it is ok to pull out but then the car stalls and before you know it the oncoming traffic…
ODI 10576722
Engine · Power Train
Noted jerky movement of car during turns and immediately upon acceleration. Was minor at first, but appeared to increase in duration and intensity with additional mileage. Quality of shifting between gears very poor - surging and lurching noticed. Slight oil leak detected towards front end of engine at first oil change. Under engine cover also coated with engine oil residue. Took vehicle into ford dealer for above…
ODI 10502042
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System · Power Train
The car will nearly stall (as if transmission slipped/disengaged), engine sputters, transmission grinds and jerks then gears catch and car lurches forwards and speeds off as if it is possessed. This is very dangerous when attempting to enter moving traffic and especially dangerous when crossing multiple lanes of traffic or if the driver is less experienced or isn't aware that he/she needs to accommodate it. The more…
ODI 10716512
Fuel/Propulsion System · Power Train
The transmission shudders during accelerating and has continued to do so fir the past 18 months. The issue has progressively gotten worse. *tr
ODI 10651183
Power Train
While driving at low speeds and stop and go situations, the auto transmission has a loud grinding noise and the car bucks, shutters and feels like it will stall out. The car rolls back immediately on hills even though it is supposed to have a hill start assist system that holds the car in place for 2 to 3 seconds. While making a left turn onto a busy highway and applying the brakes, the car jerked and pulled…
ODI 10526159
Power Train
I own a 2013 ford focus.when stopped, the vehicle rolls back when attempting to accelerate. When accelerating, vehicle shutters violently while shifting. I had the vehicle transmission repaired at the ford dealer it was purchased from on 2/7/13. They replaced the clutch assembly in the transmission. The same problem then returned about 7 months later, i took the car back to the ford dealer for yet another repair on…
ODI 10683535
Power Train
2013 ford focus transmission problems include noise, grinding, shuddering, lurching. Dealer claims they are normal but represents safety and financial issue (i'll never be able to sell the car) and i don't want it anymore. This is a dangerous vehicle. *js
ODI 10579370
Engine · Power Train
I own a 2013 ford focus hatchback titanium model. Purchased the car in january 2013. Currently has 1100 miles on it. Car has a six-speed automatic transmission that ford has dubbed "powershift". Transmission is very jittery at all speeds when shifting gears while accelerating. It is also hesitant to shift gears and pick up speed. It seems like something is going to break inside the engine and the car jerks when…
ODI 10497994
Electrical System · Engine · Power Train
Car would not start would not go forward or go in reverse had in ford dealership 16 times still had issues also car rusted in least then a year had it in dealership 4 times still having issues with transmission and rusting . Transmission sitting or moving city or highway or turning dealership was suburban ford on 59 road in waterford , michigan
ODI 11243124