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 driving unknown speeds, the vehicle shuttered when accelerating and the traction control and transmission warning indicators illuminated and flashed. The dealer diagnosed that an unknown module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure persisted. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 70,000.
ODI 10986142
Air Bags · Power Train
My 75 year old mother in law was driving this car (her car) on 4/4/17 in bellmead, texas. She was hit at about 40 mph in the front passenger side quarter panel/wheel area by a 1998 honda sedan. She was driving on a paved feeder road in clear sun shiny weather. The car was a total loss due to the axel breaking and the air bag did not deploy. She hit her head in the accident which resulted in her death a week later…
Crash reported · 1 injury · 1 death
ODI 10978632
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System · Power Train
This car excelarated on my wife jumped a curb and she ended up on a steep embankment in a pile of landscaping rocks.knocked a hole in oilpan and damaged airconditioner and compressor.it also jumps out of gear going down the highway.happened 2 times the vehicle wason the highway and jumped out of gear,you have to come to a compleete stop turn engine off restart and put it back in gear
Crash reported
ODI 11030384
Power Train · Unknown Or Other
Car was sold to me from drive time, i went back and forth with for service many of times with slipping transmission issues. I had to do a repossession on the car do to ford not wanting to buy it back i have documentation of all this.
ODI 11232315
Power Train
This happens consistently, from a stop when the car is accelerating theres a very distinct stuttering where the car feels like its bucking or moving back and forth as if it can't get into gear. Occasionally this will make it feel like the car is about to stall. We've had the car in the shop for service for this exact issue 3 times (about to be a 4th). We were most recently in lincoln city, oregon and trying to merge…
ODI 10970396
Power Train
I'm currently experiencing issues with the shifting of gears. It feels like a mild case of whiplash when it happens. Sometimes i start to accelerate and the car doesn't go it bucks slightly and sometimes just doesn't accelerate at the speed it should and it scares me in heavy traffic. On the highway i will feel loss of power which shows the rpms rapidly going up and down during these episodes. Going to a local ford…
ODI 10968202
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford focus. When the accelerator pedal was depressed at 25 mph, the vehicle failed to respond and the check engine warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the transmission failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 70,000.
ODI 10968586
Power Train
My vehicle is having an issue with the clutch. It has been called as a clutch shudder issue by ford. The vehicle does shake as accelerating from going through gears. I have contacted the dealership and ford motor co. But they refuse to offer any resolution due to the vehicle going over 100,000 miles by 300 miles. The vehicle was bought used with approx 96,000 miles.
ODI 11022083
Power Train
We have had the tcm replace one, the cluthes replaced twice and the shuttering, non shifting, shfting when not supposed to are still happening. After multiple visits to two ford dealers, ford is unable to fix these dangerous problems.my wife was on the freeway traveling at 70mph when the car suddenly died, no power. Lucky it was very early in the morning and there was no traffic. Under normal driving conditions, my…
ODI 10970586
Electronic Stability Control · Engine · Power Train
Transmission failure. I've had the clutch strum replaced six times, most recently my car experienced a transmission electrical and actual failure without warning. I was unable to move on a highway bridge. It has been having shifting issues since i got it and makes a noise and stutters, usually between first and second gear but also in other instances. This has been an ongoing issue.
ODI 10960051
Power Train
Takata recallmy 2013 ford focus at 75,000 miles the car (automatic transmission) would shudder when taking off from a stopped position and eventually progressed to rapidly slipping out of acceleration and acting as if the car was in neutral. Ford replaced the clutches under warranty, problem solved. At 150,900 the transmission failed and ford reported to me that a $900 modulator should fix the problem and maybe the…
ODI 10959033
Power Train · Steering
Transmission began shifting incorrectly until finally losing all power leaving me stranded in the passing lane going uphill on a major highway. Problem still persisted after the ford dealer reprogrammed the transmission. Replacement of transmission control module still has not fixed the issue and the dealer currently doesn't know what the problem is as they hold onto the car for further testing. I've also had the…
ODI 10955204
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford focus. The contact stated that the transmission experienced slipping gears and an abnormal shudder while driving. The contact stated that the vehicle had a salvage title and taken the vehicle to caruso ford lincoln located at ([redacted], long beach, ca 90807, [redacted]) to be diagnosed. The mechanic refused to perform the diagnostic test due the vehicle having a salvage title. The…
ODI 11307292
Power Train
Car feels like it slips into neutral while driving and engine revs. Jerks forward when going back into gear. Had it to dealer 2x in 2 weeks. They say they can't find anything wrong. Get the car back and does it again. Have contacted ford and they tell me to contact service mgr at the dealer. Car feels dangerous to drive. Happens on the hwy and street driving. Is random. Bought the car brand new
ODI 10955409
Power Train
I have an extended warranty on my vehicle, 2013 ford focus. I have contacted various dealers in my local area, who have given me various excuses to not fix my transmission which is covered by the extended warranty. I contacted the ford customer relationship department, and they are advising me that it is up to the dealership to fix or not fix the problem. They have absolutely refused to assist me in getting this…
ODI 10955282
Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford focus. While driving unknown speeds, the transmission slipped and skipped without warning. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer (autonation ford wolfchase, [redacted], memphis, tn 38133) where it was diagnosed that the digital sensor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. On september 30, 2017, while driving 25 mph, the transmission slipped…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 11031870
Power Train
Upon pulling out onto highway car shifted into neutral and would not move nearly causing an accident. The car had been in service at ford dealer for transmission problems twice before.
ODI 10947994
Power Train · Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford focus. While driving approximately 75 mph, the vehicle experienced a complete loss of steering. The failure occurred without warning. After the failure occurred, the contact slammed on the brakes and the vehicle was able to be stopped. After the failure, the service power steering warning indicator illuminated. The contact also stated that the failure recurred when making turns. The…
ODI 10950060
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford focus. The vehicle was repaired per a recall for the transmission and the computer was reprogrammed. The vehicle received another recall repair regarding the transmission; however, the contact was unable to remember the recall repair. The contact stated that the transmission failed to shift properly without depressing the accelerator pedal with immense force. The contact took the…
ODI 10945816
Power Train · Unknown Or Other · Vehicle Speed Control
The ford focus hatchback that i purchased from auffenberg dealer group, [redacted], o'fallon , illinois on december 13, 2016 constantly jerks when i accelerate. The car does not accelerate properly, as if it is not getting enough gas. (strangely, i did not sense this while test driving the vehicle. During the test drive on december 13, 2016, i did mention to the sales person that i heard a sound coming from the car…
ODI 10948082
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford focus. While driving at various speeds and depressing the accelerator pedal, the vehicle jerked without warning. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the automatic gear shift clutch needed replacement. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact mentioned that the vehicle had been to the dealer for the same issues multiple times and was repaired. The…
ODI 10945078
Power Train
My 2013 ford focus has a hesitation and jerking when accelerating from a stop. And has a low rumbling sound. When i start to pull out in front of cars, it hesitates and could result in an accident. Took it to crain ford for service, and they say nothing is wrong. And this is bs!!!!!
ODI 11052986
Power Train
Trans slip or hesitates upon take off,, jerking 3or 4 times then 2nd gear is ok,,new clutches was denied because of salvage rebuilt title..the vehicle has been re-certified to operate in hawaii..very slight damage, light hit
ODI 10959900
Power Train
Transmission jerks.,hesitates,slips revs up,stalls out,module for transmission reprogrammed,replaced,clutches replaced,still same problem.they cannot repair,will sit parked in driveway.
ODI 10938868
Electrical System · Power Train
Car has stalled while driving now 5 times in 9 days. The first time driving from denver to casper, i wasn't too far from home the steering assist service needed warning came on, and about 5 miles later i received a transmission service required warning, immediately followed by an engine service now warning and i completely lost power. In trying to restart the vehicle, i had all my lights and everything (including…
ODI 10939545