2013 Ford Focus Engine Problems
- 267
- 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 267 stored complaint records:
- 6 indicate a crash
- 3 indicate injury
- 4 indicate fire
What owners report
- check engine · 21 records
- engine light · 13 records
- indicator illuminated · 12 records
- without warning · 11 records
- failure mileage · 10 records
- diagnosed repaired · 8 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 100 |
| 30–60k mi | 55 |
| 60–100k mi | 47 |
| 100–150k mi | 23 |
| 150–400k mi | 5 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Engine
My car is having issues shifting. It is an automatic car. There is issues accelerating. When stopped i hit the gas pedal and its fine until it shifts, then the car stalls for a few seconds and then catches up. It does this every time it goes to shift gears until about 35 mph. It is out of warranty to fix the transmission, but it posses a huge safety risk.
ODI 11307933
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford focus. While driving at low speeds the vehicle stalled and restarted independently. The transmission fault warning light was illuminated as well as the service vehicle message was displayed. The contact called. Simi valley ford [redacted], simi valley, ca 93065 [redacted], however, the vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was…
ODI 11308312
Electrical System · Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System
My radio has very high static and i cannot use my phone system. My fuel gauge is not reading properly. My car just shuts off while i am driving it. When i pull off the engine stalls. These issues have been on going every since i owned the car. It is a complete lemon.
ODI 11307422
Electronic Stability Control · Engine
While driving the lights come on the dashboard and the car stops automatically and the car doesn't turn on for while,then after two hours it turns on and i drive it for another five days and that happens again almost an in crash or i was very lucky for a very bad accident and i called a tow truck to send my car home and since then is undrivable which is parked in my house
ODI 11300406
Engine · Power Train
On my way from work went to leave and press gas paddle car. Act like it speed up hill . Car start stuttering making a grinding noise jerking. Got half way home it start smoking. . When i first bought car i had to put in shop because of transmission problems it one thing after another ive done already had several recalls done on it. Now its given me more problems. Always on the high way
ODI 11308278
Engine · Unknown Or Other
Car began to stall and completely shut down. While in drive, with my foot on brake at a red light a error code flashed on dash " transmission not in park" and then it shut off. Car stalled 4 more times in a matter of a hour, twice while in park and car was just running. Last time at a red light in drive . Took 30-40 seconds to restart car, very unsafe.
ODI 11280424
Engine · Power Train · Unknown Or Other
The car has had several recalls and transmission problems since the day i got it. It has clutch issues that leaves me stalled stuck in gear in the middle of rush hour traffic. It has left me stuck in my garage and not being able to go in reverse for days at a time.
ODI 11279095
Engine · Power Train
I've had transmission problems since purchasing the car. Two days ago the car would not go into reverse and the engine light came on - it was stuck in the garage at this time. I was finally able to get the car to reverse and the light went off a few hours later. Yesterday the car, again, would not reverse and the engine light came back on. This time it was stuck in a parking lot. After many attempts, some of which…
ODI 11282351
Engine · Power Train · Unknown Or Other
The car, is now , beginning to not start,. Which i suppose that doesn't matter since the transmission is still completely out, i wish ford would fix it, or go ahead and allow me to collect on the settlement
ODI 11265532
Electrical System · Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System
Car stalled on 99 highway without any warning losing all power and unable to restart. Towed to dealership and was informed tank was now deformed due to the vapor system lock of the cpv safety recall notice 18s32 technicians have sent pictures that they are in possession of and said they could not give us copies of but allowed us to see and showed us the technicians recommendations for tank to also be replaced along…
ODI 11265732
Electrical System · Engine
The car is overheated after 5 minutes of ignition, the engine stopped when the car was running and then the check engine light came on
ODI 11254326
Engine
STARTING TO DRIVE CAR HESITATES AND VIBRATES.
ODI 11266469
Engine · Power Train
When driving the vehicle it causes a stuttering movement from a stop. When pressing the gas from a stopped position it starts to shake upon acceleration. The car almost feels like the transmission is slipping and may cause the vehicle to stop. I feel that i am unsafe when this happens.
ODI 11306557
Electrical System · Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford focus. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled and slowed down while driving various speeds. The contact stated that the check engine warning indicator illuminated. The contact took the vehicle to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the vehicle had a defective camshaft sensor. The mechanic stated that the engine wiring harness needed to be replaced. The contact…
ODI 11258641
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford taurus. The contact received a recall notice for nhtsa campaign number: 18v735000 (fuel system, gasoline). The recall repair was performed by maxwell ford (5000 s ih [redacted], austin, tx 78745, [redacted]). After the repair, the check engine indicator illuminated. The contact called the dealer back and was informed to take the vehicle to an independent mechanic. The contact stated…
ODI 11246435
Body · Engine
2013 ford focus jerks while accelerating, was told recall was for extended warranty only via kindle ford. Also the trunk no longer opens, but beeps when car is on saying the trunk is open. Was told this was a recall in 2017 that was fixed before we purchased the vehicle, but now it's up to us to pay for it.
ODI 11243835
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System · Steering
This focus has gave me nothing but problems . I've had it for almost 4 years in january. And it's left me stranded numerous times multiple trips to the delership lets not get started on how awful they are. I'm going to trade it in . Never will i buy another ford !!
ODI 11230790
Engine · Steering · Unknown Or Other
My sterling get stuck and my transmission making noise and my car dont go into reverse
ODI 11243510
Engine · Unknown Or Other · Vehicle Speed Control
I purchased my brand new 2013 ford focus, from the dealer in may of 2013. I took it back a week later because it was "clunky" when accelerating. The ford dealership told me "the car just needs to learn how you drive, we will reset the computer". Since then i have had it "reset" 4 times and am on my 3rd clutch repair. Last week while braking my car decided to accelerate instead. This is the 4th time in a year, one…
ODI 11232557
Engine
Vehicle stalls erratically due to a fuel delivery issue. Leaves driver stranded with no means of starting the car. Ford is aware of the issue via nhtsa recall number: 18v735 but no solution has been implemented yet.
ODI 11231072
Engine · Steering
Drove to work fine, on my way home, alert comes on steering wheel fault and then i can barely turn the wheel. I panic and pull into auto zone, which they say i may need power steering fluid so i buy a bottle. Look in the car book to see where to put it, turns out this car isnt equip with that, i have an esp! Get in the car again and everything is fine no alert and i can drive it fine. Next day i go to drive and…
ODI 11229207
Electrical System · Engine
Transmission system on dash doesn't recognize car is in park or any changes in gear. It refuses to start (or even crank).
ODI 11229913
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System · Power Train
I have a 2013 ford focus se. I bought it used at 84k miles from a dealership in february of 2019. First time i got gas after buying the car it had trouble starting afterwards. Had that fixed and it doesn't stall but the miles to empty reads incorrectly now. Also started making a grinding sort of noise when i'm going up slight inclines. When i go from a stop light or stop sign it shudders during accelerating. I was…
ODI 11230816
Electrical System · Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System
We had transmission clutches replaced through recall. This did not fix problem. While driving, car will start flashing transmission error, hill assist error, breaking error , etc.. Then the car will stall. We have taken it to dealer 3 times now. This has happened on busy city streets and highway.
ODI 11230491
Engine · Power Train
On friday, may 30. 2019, around 5:00pm, i was driving to a family event. I had just stopped for gas about 15 minutes prior to the incident happening. As ibwas driving and i came to a stop. Just as the light turned green, signaling for me to go, and i released my foot from the brake and began to accelerate, my car stalled. I was in the middle of a very busy intersection. I immediately put on my hazard lights, put my…
ODI 11219158