2013 Ford Focus Vehicle Speed Control Problems
- 93
- 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 93 stored complaint records:
- 4 indicate a crash
- 1 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- failure mileage · 12 records
- engine light · 7 records
- check engine · 6 records
- several times · 6 records
- without warning · 6 records
- accelerator pedal · 6 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 49 |
| 30–60k mi | 17 |
| 60–100k mi | 11 |
| 100–150k mi | 3 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Electrical System · Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford focus. Upon refueling the vehicle, when making a stop or a turn, the vehicle failed to accelerate when the accelerator pedal was depressed. The dealer was notified of the failure several times and were unable to find a signal or dtc to replicate and diagnose the failure. The contact was to check with the manufacturer to determine if they could provide a repair solution to the dealer.…
ODI 10892509
Vehicle Speed Control
May 0f 2015 on a highway car lost power even though i did not take my foot off accelerator then it bucked back and forth as i made my way to breakdown lane took it to ford service and no incident was reported in computer. Car had given me the message "engine fault service now!". This has since happened in sept., october 2 times, december and now january 2016. Ford has refused any action or compensation. Dangerous…
ODI 10819625
Electrical System · Vehicle Speed Control
Lost power after stopping at a stop sign. Could not start the car again after shutting it off. After several attempts and some waiting, it restarted, got around the corner and died again. After having it towed to ford and being told nothing was wrong with it, drove 2 hours away and on the return trip the next day, lost power on an on ramp. Again, could not start the car after shutting it off. Eventually got started…
ODI 10817279
Electronic Stability Control · Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
Car makes noise. Car sluggish when i give gasoline. Went to dealer about 5 times before dealer decided i had transmission problem. Dealer told me would only repair transmission. Waited for part. Went back to dealer to say car almost stalled. Was applying brakes at the time on highway. Out of concern for condition car was in, had car on cruise control to limit sudden application of gas or brake. Was on road for about…
ODI 10825409
Engine · Vehicle Speed Control
Car violently stutters and shakes on acceleration from a stop or at low speeds. No acceleration when going up a hill. Car was serviced, but the problem wasn't fixed. Parts are on back order. While driving the car died and a light saying there was a transmission failure came on. The entire tcm was replaced after towing into the dealer. Shaking only got worse. Now the rpms will jump at highway speeds even in cruise…
ODI 10806743
Engine · Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford focus. On several occasions, while driving at undisclosed speeds, the accelerator pedal was depressed, but the vehicle failed to respond. The contact stated that the vehicle vibrated abnormally and the passenger side motor mount was replaced several months ago, but the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken to butch ostalet ford lincoln (9274 us 49, gulfport, ms 39503, [redacted])…
ODI 11067267
Electronic Stability Control · Engine · Vehicle Speed Control
The vehicle has stalled multiple times. It has happens when the clutch is depressed. The rpms drop down below 500 and sometimes the engine stalls. Sometimes the engine will just waiver at low rpms and regain idle.the car has also stalled at high speed on the freeway, with traffic backed up, i depressed the clutch, and the engine stalled.
ODI 10776561
Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
I just purchased a 2013 ford focus three days ago. Today as i was driving, i noticed that when i come to complete stop while driving, the transmission feels like it jerks and the acceleration feels slow. After doing research i seen thousands of buyers of the same vehicle complaining about the same problems i am. I really need some help as to what direction to go in. I am a single mother of a 7 year old daughter and…
ODI 10761421
Unknown Or Other · Vehicle Speed Control
This is the second time this issue has occurred. Last october was the first. The engine light came on and the car rpm gauge raced but there was no acceleration. The car jerks hard. First time mechanic (don chalmers capitol ford) told me that these issues were normal, that all of these cars have shuttering issues, which to me was a frightening statement. They addressed a14m01 transmission clutch shudder and input…
ODI 10746256
Engine · Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford focus. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the engine stalled without warning. The contact also mentioned that the gear failed to reverse the vehicle intermittently. The contact also stated that while attempting to accelerate, the vehicle hesitated. The failures was persistent. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was not diagnosed or repaired. The…
ODI 10816884
Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
When turning car sometimes hesitates when gas is pushed, could cause accident when there is oncoming traffic. Automatic transmission (or dry clutch) also grinds loudly often, and car jerks and shudders when shifting. Been to dealer twice for repair, transmission replaced once. Still messed up and dangerous. *tr
ODI 10703894
Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
Trouble shifting between 1st and 2nd gears, when turning a corner won't stay in gear, feels rough and studders between 1st and 2nd gears. Have been told by a ford technician to drive the car "like i was an 18 year old" or told transmission is working as should be.
ODI 10862822
Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
Was in the far left hand lane on i-15 in the mira loma, ca area going about 10-15 mph in stop and go traffic, as traffic started to clear i pressed the accelerator to increase speed and the car would not go any faster than 20 mph. I pulled off to the left hand shoulder and had the car towed to the nearest ford dealer. This is the second time this has happened. In addition, the car constantly "shudders" at low speeds…
ODI 10661082
Engine · Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
Car's transmission shutters and jolts. Hesitates to accelerate. Dangerous when merging onto highway or making a turn. Sent it to ford to fix as per their fsa on the transmission seal. Both dealerships said there was nothing wrong with it, but it still hesitates, shutters, shakes and jolts. This is a safety concern. It needs to be brought up to ford.
ODI 10716695
Engine · Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
When i first got the car in september 2013, the car would jerk and shake when pulling off from a stop and was also very loud. I took it to be serviced and they told me that was normal. I took it back a few months later because i didn't believe that was normal. They fixed it. But now it's starting to shake again. In june 2014 the engine light started coming o for a few days. I took it to ford and they claim they…
ODI 10650221
Engine · Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
Just like 100s of others, car stutters and hesitates. Took to ford dealer in macon, ga. And problem continues and we all wonder why there is no recall. Does no one care about safety and doing what is right???????????????????? *tr
ODI 10640966
Engine · Vehicle Speed Control
I've reported this issue several times. It is going to cause an accident!! When stopped at a stop light, or stop sign, the car wants to keep moving, even though heavy brake pressure is being applied. When i am at a stop light and the light turns green to move forward, the car hesitates to move, causing the vehicles behind me to blow their horn! There is nothing i can do!! This car is going to cause myself or other…
ODI 10632914
Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford focus. While driving 30 mph, the accelerator pedal was applied, but the vehicle failed to respond without warning. Additionally, the vehicle hesitated, jerked, and shook. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer (coconut point ford, 22400 s tamiami trl, estero, fl 33928) where it was diagnosed that the transmission, clutch, and control module needed to be repaired. Additionally, a…
ODI 11073087
Electrical System · Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford focus. While driving at low speeds uphill or on an incline, the transmission hesitated as if the vehicle would stall. The vehicle was included in a manufacturer's recall related to the failure; however, the recall part was not available. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was not available.
ODI 10762520
Engine · Service Brakes · Vehicle Speed Control
My ford focus shudders when accelerating and lurch forward without warning when i'm slowing down or accelerating. I have had it repaired once and need to go back again. How many times do i have to go without a car because the dealership once again has my car in for repairs due to a manufacturer transmission defect. Also, what premature internal wear is this all causing? Will i need to replace parts before they would…
ODI 10673023
Electrical System · Engine · Vehicle Speed Control
I purchased my vehicle in sept 2013 brand new with 23 miles on it. I have no medication done to my car, and for the past few months i've noticed a small miss every once and a while. This problem started getting worse at times my car would accelerate without me pushing the throttle. On 21 june 2014 the problem got much worse and started to stall when i am in neutral, and the throttle is all over the place. The car is…
ODI 10605144
Engine · Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
The engine and transmission stutter when taking off.
ODI 11232469
Suspension · Vehicle Speed Control
Since i bought the car is been having a lot of issues with changing gears,i called and ford said it was normal.but i had an incident it was very scary every time you are in traffic and the car comes to a complete stop, if you try to accelerate the car it goes hard and fast i almost crashed the person right in front of me.the other incident i was in a parking lot and had the car on reverse and the car actually went…
ODI 10617138
Electrical System · Engine · Vehicle Speed Control
As i was waiting a traffic light my engine revs dropped so low the engine quietly died. When i went to accelerate from the light i realized the car had stalled and had to restart the car. It only happened once more in the next month and a half, then happened three times yesterday. The last time the car stalled i was getting ready to make a left turn through a traffic light during the rush hour commute home. The car…
ODI 10610884
Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford focus. The contact stated that while driving approximately 30 mph, the engine sensor light illuminated and the vehicle suddenly stalled. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The technician diagnosed that the throttle body was faulty and needed to be replaced. After the repairs were completed, the contact attempted to drive away but the vehicle stalled again. The vehicle was towed…
ODI 10648893