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
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford focus. While accelerating from a stop, the vehicle failed to accelerate when depressing the accelerator pedal. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 37,000.
ODI 11257978
Electrical System · Engine · Power Train
Transmission has never worked correctly, brought into ford to have recall of part of transmission repaired. Never shifted correctly into next gear, sometimes jerked and sputtered and makes grinding noise and was told that it was because engine was 4 cylinder. Early in 2018, electrical system shut down. Dash lights of defrost, door lock no longer worked. Trunk stopped opening, radio stopped working and all that was…
ODI 11185109
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford focus. While driving 55 mph, the vehicle independently shifted into neutral and the transmission warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, but was not diagnosed or repaired. A local dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and advised the contact to take the vehicle to a local dealer. The vin was unknown. The…
ODI 11076733
Power Train
Im having problems with my car's transmision. I bought it when it had 53k miles on it, now it has 69k. The problem has been there since i purchased it. The car hesitates when shifting through gears, the engine revvs up but the transmision will not respond as normal, it slips/hesitates. While driving on highways it sometimes displays a warning saying "transmision overheating pull over and turn engine off". I believe…
ODI 11206325
Power Train
While taking off from stop lights in the car shifts from first gear into second gear i get a bunny hop vibration out of the front end of my car service at the ford dealer tells me that there is nothing wrong with my vehicle but yet my vehicle keeps doing this i want to know if there might be a recall on the transmission of this vehicle it states that there is not but i believe that there is a problem with ford's…
ODI 11080399
Power Train
When the car starts moving from a stop, the transmission is slipping causing a loss in momentum. This happens in the first two gears.
ODI 11079604
Power Train
Transmission failure. Car was stopped in a parking lot and hill assist light came on, warning on info center screen saying hill assist unavailable. When trying to move forward car reved like it was in neutral, info center showing "d". Moved shift lever to park, no change on info screen, reverse and drive no change. Shut off car and car would not start like it was in gear. Placed lever in park and removed foot from…
ODI 11062605
Electrical System · Power Train
Right now, ford is rebuilding the hybrid transition for my 2013 ford focus for at least the 4th or 5th time. There have been so many problems with this model, so many complete shut downs (sometimes as i am getting on the highway) and so many service appointments that it's astonishing there are no official recalls on the books. I would absolutely never consider buying another ford until they make this situation right.
ODI 11063427
Power Train · Steering
(1) google ford transmission settlement. Incredibly dangerous problem with design. That's the biggest problem and although i took it in to the dealer and they "fixed" it i have no faith. (2) i had to have it towed to a dealer this morning for electronic power assist failure. Lost steering while driving. Googled that and found out about the massive problems with this issue. Contacted ford and they said vin doesn't…
ODI 11057267
Power Train
During a routine oil change with my regular mechanic in dobson, nc, the mechanic noticed the transmission slipping. I began to notice the shudder during shifting had returned. So, i returned to the dealer, parkway ford in winston salem, nc. On the way to the dealer, a representative called me and said the dealership was interested in buying back my car. I told her that i was represented by an attorney and that her…
ODI 11233666
Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford focus. While driving various speeds, the transmission slipped gears and the vehicle accelerated. The service transmission warning indicator illuminated. The contact had to apply the brakes in order to reduce the speed of the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to the dealer tinpusher, llc (801 s state st unit 10 11, bunnell, fl 32110) where it was diagnosed that the transmission clutch…
ODI 11056801
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford focus. While driving 35 mph, the vehicle would not accelerate beyond 35 mph. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the sensors inside the transmission were faulty. The vehicle was not repaired. A dealer was not made aware of the failure. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 71,000. The vin was not available.
ODI 11055364
Power Train
When taking off from idle, it shutters and jerks, almost caused me to hit another vehicle, the transmission allso allows role back on a hill.
ODI 11053410
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System · Power Train
Car shudders at varying severities--sometimes more mild than others, mostly severe otherwise during accelration, and various moments while driving, and during the entire process of turning. I have brought my vehicle to george wall ford lincoln in shrewsbury nj twice for this specific issue. First time they updated a module and it helped for about a week. Then the problem returned. Second time they had it even…
ODI 11142844
Electrical System · Engine · Power Train
The car is stalling when accelerating which seems to be a common complaint from this year focus owners. I took the vehicle to a transmission shop but they too were unable to diagnose. Some of the reading is showing there is an electrical connection issue which is causing this.
ODI 11096438
Engine · Power Train · Suspension
Engine tends to falter when accelerating. Engine tends to hesitate. Shuddering and vibration regardless of whether on city street or highway.
ODI 11054620
Engine · Power Train
I purchased the certified pre-owned ford in 2014 and in 2016 had to it in for service on a clutch asy- sensor turbi issue. After a few weeks the vehicle was returned. The aforementioned happened again and was taken in for the 2nd time for the clutch asy-sensor turbi issue. On 11/17/2017 it was diagnosed with the same issues for the 3rd time, this time i was told its out of warranty. I explained that the vehicle had…
ODI 11047152
Power Train
My transmission has been having issues while driving for a long time and now has gone out. When i would drive it would skip in first gear.
ODI 11044827
Power Train · Steering
Car started shifting funny so i took it to the ford dealer they said something electronic on the transmission needed changed so they did something did not charge me for anything but it's still shifts differently they said it had to get used to the way i was driving one month later my steering unit went out i took it to the ford dealer they put it on the machine the the person i talk to on the phone said it needed a…
ODI 11075046
Power Train · Unknown Or Other
I noticed that my car was shuttering while up shifting at slow speeds in traffic during the last week. Now the transmission fault light is on and it has difficulty shifting into high gear. I read online that ford extended it's warranty on this model for this specific problem but when i called the service center they told me that it is a specific warranty and they i might not qualify or be coverd and that he would…
ODI 11040700
Electronic Stability Control · Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
Car has already shut down while driving twice ,a year and a half ago. I took it topatrick st. Ford, it shut down again in parking lot, had to push it into garage. They supposedly fixed a sensor recall. Did nothing to the unbelievable shaking and shuttering recall. 3 weeks ago when i left work, i noticed instrument panel was black, said no gas, 0 mph, and so forth. Blinkers wouldn't work on inside but the driver…
ODI 11044983
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford focus. While driving approximately 55 mph, the vehicle lost power. The vehicle was towed to hemborg ford ([redacted], norco, ca 92860) where it was diagnosed that the clutch assembly needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and advised the contact it would be up to the dealer to determine if it was a manufacturer issue. The…
ODI 11040032
Power Train
When leaving the rest area i had severe shuttering and crunching sounds from the transmission. I lost the use of gear 2 and gear 6. I had to go 200 miles to get home with a transmission that would not go into the last gear. My engine was revving just to go 65mph. The next day on the way to the dealer i lost gear 2 on a left turn and barely avoided a collision.
ODI 11039202
Air Bags · Engine · Power Train
Vehicle purchased in 2015 with less than 20k miles. 1st problem, exploded tire causing minor body damage and sensor damage. Thankfully just came from a stop sign and not traveling fast, no injury. 2nd problem, driving down road at approx 35mph when airbags suddenly deployed. Wondered if hit small animal. Got out to investigate.....nothing. Vehicle then rolled off road (decline in terrain) landing rested in a chain…
ODI 11164697
Power Train
Vehicle constantly had shuttering during acceleration. The vehicle then began to catch gears while shifting gears and wouldn't shift down. While coasting the vehicle would remain at the same rpm's and wouldn't shift down.
ODI 11031634