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.
Fuel/Propulsion System · Power Train
Country ford stated that they fixed the issue. I called them the same day that the issue was still on going. They stated that it might have been the reset of the computer. I'm very concern the issue was not fix because the needed part wasn't available at the time. The car still stalls when it's at half a tank and completely stalls when it's at a quarter tank. This is not safe to be driving down highways or in a busy…
ODI 11280398
Power Train
Takata recall. The transmission has a shutter/slip in between 1st and 2nd gear and this is a problem with this year and car. Ford had even offered to buy these cars back. My car is a 2013 ford focus titanium. It does it every time i take off. Now my car wont start because the clutch is stuck and ford is telling me i'm out of warranty - clutch has been replaced 3 times already and they want to charge me $2,300 to fix…
ODI 11189897
Power Train
Takata recall. The transmission has a shutter/slip in between 1st and 2nd gear and i hear that is a problem with these cars. My car is a 2013 ford focus titanium hatchback. It does it everytime i take off
ODI 11187207
Electrical System · Fuel/Propulsion System · Power Train
2013 ford focus se. The dealership will not perform the recall.--my vehicle is subject to multiple items, according to the vin report. I don't know what to do...
ODI 11184260
Power Train · Wiring
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford focus. While driving various speeds, the gear independently switched to first gear and the check engine warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to brenengen ford (615 s black river st, sparta, wi 54656, [redacted]) where it was diagnosed that the wire harness failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure…
ODI 11182864
Fuel System, Gasoline · Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford focus. While driving 40 mph, the vehicle failed to accelerate. The transmission and other unknown warning indicators illuminated. The contact coasted the vehicle to the side of the road and powered off the engine. The vehicle was restarted and was able to be slowly driven to autonation ford katy (located at 20777 katy fwy, katy, tx 77450, [redacted]). The vehicle was not diagnosed or…
ODI 11182583
Power Train
Having issues with the transmission shuttering and delays in response. We were crossing a busy highway not long ago and as we pulled onto the highway the car started vibrating and shuttering uncontrollably and would barely move. We almost got hit trying to get across. We have had this transmission fixed multiple times for the same issue. This car is not safe!
ODI 11206522
Fuel System, Gasoline · Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford focus. While at a stop light, the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact was able to coast the vehicle to the side of the road. She waited ten minutes, restarted the vehicle, and was able to drive normally. The contact stated that the vehicle drove very slowly and failed to accelerate. The contact drove the vehicle to kirk auto co (located at 235 state hwy [redacted], grenada,…
ODI 11197336
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System · Power Train
I called washington ford in washington, pa on 1/17/2019 regarding a check engine light due to ford focus recall (purge valve). They scheduled an appointment for 1/30/2019 to fix the recall. Took my car in on the eve of 1/29/2019 and dropped it off. They called me the following day to say they didnt have the part available. They instructed me to pick up my car and said they would call when part came in. I had an…
ODI 11180661
Fuel/Propulsion System · Power Train · Suspension
Takara recall my car is shifting weird the evap canister for fuel is clicking and my car is getting bad mpg my car clunks when going over bumps the front end clicks when you turn and feels like something might break i dont think the electrical system is working rite
ODI 11182773
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System · Power Train
Takata recall initially the car started shaking and making terrible noises. After parking it, the car would not go into reverse. It was towed to a "dealer" facility where they did some "repairs" on the transmission.....$600. The car was transferred to me and i have experienced a loss of forward power several times. After a short wait period it will start. I have been involved in an accident.....pulled onto the…
Crash reported
ODI 11231912
Power Train
Shuddering between i believe first and second gears 63000 miles on it paper work from approximately 10,000 miles ago
ODI 11166584
Engine · Fuel System, Gasoline · Power Train
My current problem is after fueling up my car it starts and then stalls, then the next restart it turns over about 5 to 10 seconds and starts and then has a erratic idle and it may stall again, or if i manage to take off it will run ok, unless i have to stop within a 100 yards, and it then may stall again, or have a erratic idle around 2000 rpms, then idles down to the 750 area if i'm lucky, only after fueling up.…
ODI 11192141
Power Train
This car shudders when starting from a stop. Especially bad going up an incline
ODI 11164123
Power Train
My car start shuttering on acceraltion and shifting funny. I did some online research and a lot of people said there was a recall on the clutch. I called ford immediately for schedule for the recall but they told me it's not longer a recall. I was under the impression that recalls were good for 10 years and also thought that ford had to notify me yet i never even knew about the recall and now i cant seem to get it…
ODI 11163609
Power Train
The focus dps6 transmission continuously shudders and stalls when driving, especially when starting out and shifting between 1st and 2nd gear. After all of the incidences i have heard about this transmission, i believe there should be an official recall that allows for repairs or replacement of the transmission.
ODI 11162519
Power Train
The powershift transmission is defective, as i have had it replaced multiple times in a car with only 50,000 miles. I had my clutch pack replaced for slipping and shuddering twice within a two month/2,000 mile period. Initially the problems went away, but they came back and are worse now. There have been 2 incidences where i was driving and the check engine light came on and the car's screen said to service the…
ODI 11162128
Fuel/Propulsion System · Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
2013 ford focus, was bought new from dealership and has had clutch issues from beginning. The car stutters on acceleration, shifts hard, and occasionally there is a delay when the gas pedal is pressed. A recall was performed on this car and the clutch was replaced, but still had same issue. This car has been seen 8 times for this issue, and has never been resolved. The clutch that was replaced during the recall has…
ODI 11166113
Power Train
When accelerating from a stop sign/ light, the car shakes violently. I've had the car in the shop multiple times where the information on the bill states "clutch misfire". The fix is temporary, lasting a month or two, and then the problem is back. I've had the car for two years and this has been a reoccurring problem.
ODI 11151540
Electrical System · Power Train
Hello i'm writing this complaint regarding two things. My transmission & my radio. First my transmission has been took to a ford dealership locate in michigan to have an diagnostic ran on it and it was noted by the dealership that my car has two field actions on it which both have to do with the faulty transmission which happens to hesitate to take off and also jerks when i accelerate. This has been going on since…
ODI 11234526
Power Train
Transmission slips in forward gears, will not stay in reverse.
ODI 11151135
Power Train
Vehicle automatic transmission fails to shift gears causing stall, severe shudder, inability to accelerate through intersections and onto highway on-ramps. Dealers refuse warranty service to repair clutch assembly. Dealers acknowledge fault due to precisely same mechanical problems with 2012 ford focus models that are subject to recall, but for this 2013 model dealers require repair cost of $1,300 to $1,600 for…
ODI 11150971
Power Train
Transmission shifting issues. This transmission started acting up and staying in first gear to long, and then when it does finally shift, it skips gears and goes directly into high gear. The vehicle only has 77,356 miles on it. Research indicates that this is a known ongoing issue with this model transmission. What action does a consumer have with a vehicle that has known issues? There has been no official recall on…
ODI 11141693
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford focus. While driving approximately 65-70 mph, the vehicle independently shifted into neutral without warning. The contact was unable to place the gear shift back into the drive position. The vehicle was towed to beach ford (located at 2177 virginia beach boulevard, virginia beach, va 23452, [redacted]) where it was diagnosed that the power train control module needed to be replaced.…
ODI 11232361
Power Train
When starting from a stopped point the car sometimes struggles to go. Sometimes while driving the vehicle shuddders for shifting.
ODI 11232246