1. Ford Focus
  2. Problems
  3. 2013
  4. Automatic Transmission

2013 Ford Focus Automatic Transmission Problems

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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.

Mileage in stored records

BandRecords
1–30k mi3

Complaint records

Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.

  • July 1, 2014 · 11,000 miles

    Automatic Transmission

    Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford focus. The contact stated that the vehicle hesitated and jerked before accelerating. The failure occurred on numerous occasions. The vehicle was taken to a dealer. The technician diagnosed that the transmission program needed to be updated. The repair was performed, but the failure persisted. The manufacturer was notified of the issue. The approximate failure mileage was 11,000.…

    ODI 10650728

  • August 8, 2013 · 12 miles

    Automatic Transmission · Power Train

    Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford focus. The contact stated while driving approximately 2 mph, the transmission surged without prior warning. The failure recurred intermittently while traveling at extremely low speeds. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer, who informed that there was no defect and that the unexpected surge was the characteristic of the transmission. The manufacturer was notified of the…

    ODI 10596155

  • March 7, 2013 · 18,000 miles

    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