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 this car back to the dealer several times. I believe its at number 12 now. I've had the transmission clutches replaced 2 times, programmed several times and the driver predictor computer two times. The danger of the product still after all this is that when i pull onto the road it jerks, hesitates and at times loses power before surging forward. It can be while i'm starting out at a red light or pulling…
ODI 11132461
Engine · Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
I was driving home on the i- 5 san diego, ca and my car completely lost power. The check engine light started flashing. After i turned the car off for about five minutes, i drove it once again and it seemed to be normal and the check engine light was no longer flashing. Then, after a week it happened again, the car died on the highway.
ODI 11022282
Power Train
Shuddering continues on shifting from gear to gear. Feeling of transmission slipping out of gear both at city and at highway speeds. Concerns for safety and being stranded continue. I will make note that i am a 68 year old senior citizen with multiple disabilities. I contacted the dealer, parkway ford of winston salem, nc and scheduled an appointment to determine the problem. After they ran a diagnostic program, it…
ODI 11233664
Engine · Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford focus. When the gear was shifted into drive, the vehicle moved in reverse. In addition, the contact stated that sometimes the vehicle would stall and fail to start. The vehicle was taken to norris ford ([redacted], baltimore, md 21222, [redacted]) where it was diagnosed that the gear clutch failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The contact stated that the…
ODI 11268440
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford focus. While attempting to start the vehicle, the contact heard a clicking noise but the vehicle failed to start. The contact had the battery checked and found no issues. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the tcm needed to be replaced and stated that the vehicle needed to be taken to a ford dealer. The vehicle was then towed to the ray price dealer…
ODI 11015041
Engine · Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford focus. While accelerating from the idle position, the vehicle hesitated and lost power without warning. The vehicle was taken to suburban ford of sterling heights ([redacted]., sterling heights, mi 48313, [redacted]) where it was diagnosed that the clutch and seal needed to be replaced, and the vehicle needed to be reprogrammed. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure…
ODI 11115587
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford focus. While depressing the accelerator pedal, the rpms increased; however, the vehicle did not immediately accelerate. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the transmission was faulty and needed to be replaced. The transmission was replaced, but the failure recurred shortly after. The dealer and manufacturer were not notified. The failure mileage was…
ODI 11243242
Power Train
Engine light came on and car said to get out because the car was overheating. The dealership eventually fixed the car and claimed it was the transmission. Transmission issue is still causing issues.
ODI 11170310
Power Train
This vehicle exhibits transmission problems while stationary and in motion. The car has had transmission service at four ford service centers for seven visits. While moving, the car has lost power, failed or missed shifts, shut down the vehicle at highway speeds and shown various dash warnings concerning transmission issues such as overheating. While stationary, the car sometimes does not start, will not go into…
ODI 11010857
Power Train
This car has been in the shop for 6 times and we are currently waiting on parts to fix it for the 7th time for the trans shuddering problem. It always happens when you are trying to take off form a stop. Ford has redesigned these parts atleast 4 time, even has reprogramed or flashed the computer. They have even replaced the control module in this car. They extended the warranty but when you are waiting for the part…
ODI 11011160
Power Train
At 19,459 miles, car hesitates and sputters while pulling out from a stopped position. Dealer attempted a fix: (faulty clutches) at 38,712 miles, same problem...same attempt at a fix. (faulty clutches) at 57,662, same problem...dealer replaced "clutches". On july 9,2017 at 66,558, car stopped on the street while being driven, would not go in to gear at all. The problem escalated from difficulty pulling out into…
ODI 11003938
Fuel/Propulsion System · Power Train
I was driving home going about 65 mpg in a straight line on the highway and the car lost propulsion, started decelerating. I pulled of to the side of the road as fast as possible and the car wouldn't change gears, and stalled (like what happens when you don't depress the clutch). This is the second time this happened, the first time they reprogrammed the tcm claiming that was the cause. This time they are claiming…
ODI 11003319
Power Train
Transmission/dual clutch has been replaced. Going in for a second assessment. Car shutters severely during acceleration and has a delay. This is a safety issue, as the car does not accelerate as intended when changing lanes, merging onto interstate, etc. This problem occurs while the vehicle goes from a stationary position to in motion.
ODI 11004260
Power Train
Experienced clutch shuddering issue. Have had the tcm reflashed at least twice and have had the dual clutch replaced twice in less than 10k miles.
ODI 10994962
Power Train
I bought my car in december of 2014, certified preowned. After having the car for not even a full month, i received a call that i had a clutch that came in to their service department. I had not ordered one, nor did i know the car needed one at time of purchase. Since then i have been through 3 clutches and the fourth was just ordered monday june 12, 2017. Every 15,000 miles the car begins to shudder and experience…
ODI 10995394
Electrical System · Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford focus. While driving at unknown speeds, the vehicle stalled without warning and was unable to restart. The vehicle was towed to edd rogers valley ford (located at [redacted], sparga, tn 38583, [redacted]) where it was diagnosed with a faulty transmission control module that needed replacement. The contact stated that the module was replaced at no cost to her. The manufacturer was…
ODI 10994137
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford focus. The contact stated that the vehicle did not accelerate when the accelerator pedal was depressed. The contact had to depress the accelerator pedal several times in order for the vehicle to move. The contact stated that the vehicle had four transmissions and three clutches replaced by moon ford (5304 university boulevard in moon, pennsylvania), but the failure was not corrected.…
ODI 10995078
Electrical System · Fuel/Propulsion System · Power Train
After purchasing the vehicle brand new in june 2013, the car would stall/jerk/grind when trying to take off after being stopped at a red light or stop sign, or just accelerating to increase speed. Had to take it in to the dealer to have the clutch repaired and even after this was performed, it still jerks, especially when the air conditioner is on. In january 2016, had to take it to the dealer to reprogram the…
ODI 10986011
Power Train
When accelerating after being completely stopped vehicle has a delayed acceleration. At times when i am coming to a stop the vehicle lurches forward like i have my foot on the gas. I have had the clutch replaced several times due to the recall and its never fixed the problem and now ford is refusing to fix under the recalls extended warranty. I am worried that i may hit someone when pressing the brake and the car…
ODI 10986385
Power Train
The transmission went out .the car gave me about a 60 second window to act on it. The message said "transmission fault act now" then went out on me in the middle of the road
ODI 10984952
Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
Car cannot accelerate or decelerate properly. The car has had three clutches and two transmission control modules, and still exhibits the same dangerous characteristics. It hesitates on take off, will accelerate in the wrong direction (go forward in reverse and vice versa) . The rpms will randomly shoot up to 4 or 5k while driving, or you can loose speed without warning. I have had the power to the car fail while…
ODI 11015664
Electrical System · Engine · Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford focus. While driving various speeds, the vehicle hesitated to accelerate and shuttered. On several occasions, the vehicle failed to start. The cause of the failure was not diagnosed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The contact indicated that the vehicle was previously repaired for the same failure. The vin was unknown. The failure mileage was 72,000.
ODI 10984223
Power Train
Vehicle is back at dealership for 5th time for catastrophic failure in the transmission. The clutches have been replaced 3 times and the current failure is an acm module. We have been advised that their is not a permanent fix for the issues that have plagued this vehicle. This particular incident, the vehicle stalled out in drive thru lane. Was able to restart but warning lights to service transmission came on…
ODI 10983004
Power Train
Shuddering resumed again during city and highway driving between gear shifts. This was the second problem of this type. It was a constant concern if i would get to my destination and back home safely without being stranded along the roadway. When i got back home, i called the dealer, parkway ford in winston salem, nc to schedule consultation for them to determine the problem. I began doing some research on the ford…
ODI 11233659
Power Train
Vehicle shudders at take off or when slowing down to make a turn when initializing gas. Issue was found to be a problem with the clutch. Similar vehicles with the same make, model and year have been given extended warranty# 14m02 for this same issue. My vehicle does not fall under the vin#'s being covered. I believe this issue is affecting more vehicles than ford realizes. My car is currently at 65,369 miles.
ODI 10979288