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 · Unknown Or Other · Vehicle Speed Control
My 2013 ford focus has an issue with a stuttering/shuddering type feeling. When i am stopped and then begin to try and accelerate is when the problem occurs. This has been very dangerous at times when i am entering traffic after being stopped. My car does not get to proper speed quickly enough.
ODI 11219677
Engine · Hatchback/Liftgate
Tl* the contact leases a 2013 ford focus. While driving 25 mph, the hatchback independently opened and the trunk ajar warning indicator illuminated. Additionally, while driving, the vehicle suddenly stalled without warning. The vehicle was restarted and was able to drive normally. The contact drove the vehicle to her residence. The contact took the vehicle to wild west chevrolet (located at 750 w goldfield ave,…
ODI 11219563
Air Bags · Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System
I just got the car from dealership with financing it, they didn't know notify me, that there was an unfixible recall!!! I am a single mom, it was my long way to getting a car, i want it be safe for me and my daughter, i don't, it won't even last 6 years, i am really upset!!!! Please fix ingeen light pops on, hatchback opens, airbag is pff
ODI 11219398
Engine · Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford focus. While driving various speeds, the check engine indicator illuminated. The contact stated that the vehicle began to jerk, hesitate, and the transmission would not switch into second gear. The vehicle was taken to ford autonation ([redacted], tustin, ca) where it was diagnosed that the transmission lever assemblies, the engine cylinder, and the transmission clutch were faulty…
ODI 11219800
Engine
The transmission has been giving us problems since we got the vehicle. Right now, it is again in the shop. It is repaired and then there is another problem with the same system. When we take it into the shop, numerous problems show up. We have had the vehicle for only a little over a year so it would seem to indicate that there are serious problems.
ODI 11210151
Engine · Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
Along with the myriad of ford dps6 transmission problems, and repairs over the past 4 years, i alsoy had an event that could have caused a fatality directly related to the performance of the power train and engine. While attempting to make a light acceleration for a city green traffic signal for a left 90 degree turn the car unilaterally increased the speed and rpm's. The car was moving so fast i nearly hit a tree…
ODI 11231045
Engine · Power Train
When accelerating the car makes a loud noise when trying to shift and hesitates when giving it gas. Car was purchased in jan 2019 and had been doing this since we owned the car.
ODI 11207172
Electrical System · Engine · Power Train
Since ive purchased my ford focus back in 2013 i have taken the car back to ford dealership on numerous occasions in relation to the faulty transmission and electrical issues. On my 5th attempt my transmission was replaced. This was around the end of 2017 to 2018. On may 2nd 2019 i was driving to work and as soon as i turned on the car the windsheild wipers started to go off and for some reason i could not turn them…
Fire reported
ODI 11207056
Air Bags · Engine
Tl* the contact was calling on behalf her client who owned a 2013 ford focus. The driver was driving at 35 mph and decreasing to 15 mph in order to make a left turn, the vehicle stalled with no warning, as a result the vehicle crashed a tree. The airbags failed to deploy. The vehicle was included in nhtsa campaign number: 18v735000 (fuel system, gasoline). Both the driver and the front seat passenger were…
Crash reported · 2 injuries
ODI 11222565
Engine
There is an engine check light on my dash bord and when i driving on the highway the engine completely shut off two times by this wk. And also when i driving up hill the car force becomin weak
ODI 11191011
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford focus. While driving approximately 55 mph, the vehicle stalled. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The contact coasted the vehicle to the side of the road where it idled, but did not engage in any gear. The vehicle was towed to dave sinclair ford (7466 s lindbergh blvd, st louis, mo 63125) where it was determined that the clutch failed and needed replacement. The contact…
ODI 11235021
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford focus. While driving various speeds, the vehicle stalled. Also, the fuel gauge did not function properly and indicated that there was fuel in the vehicle when there really was none. The vehicle was taken to kistler ford sales inc. ([redacted], toledo, oh 43615), but they were unable to diagnose or repair the vehicle. The ford manufacturer was made aware of the failures. The failure…
ODI 11191656
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford focus. The contact stated that the fuel tank was faulty and the vehicle stalled. After refueling the vehicle, the fuel gauge indicated the fuel tank was empty. The check engine indicator was also illuminated. The vehicle was taken to green way ford (9001 e colonial dr, orlando, fl 32817, [redacted]), but no assistance was provided. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The…
ODI 11184646
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford focus. While the vehicle was stationary in traffic, the engine turned off without warning. When the vehicle was restarted, the vehicle hesitated when accelerating. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The dealer and manufacturer were not notified. The failure mileage was 99,000.
ODI 11254227
Engine
While waiting in traffic on a hill or accelerating uphill the check engine light randomly turns on and the vehicle immediately shuts off. This has left me rolling to a stop on the freeway and even rolling backwards downhill unable to turn the car back on. Today i barely pulled over on the side of the road before i started to coast backwards. Recall was posted 10/22/18 and there is no solution yet over 4 months later.
ODI 11182456
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford focus. The contact stated that the vehicle started jerking intermittently without warning. The contact stated that the failure occurred when driving forward and reversing. The vehicle was taken to robert horne ford ([redacted], apache junction, az 85119) and the contact was informed that the vehicle was not included in an unknown recall. The manufacturer was not contacted. The…
ODI 11184623
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System · Power Train
I called washington ford in washington, pa on 1/17/2019 regarding a check engine light due to ford focus recall (purge valve). They scheduled an appointment for 1/30/2019 to fix the recall. Took my car in on the eve of 1/29/2019 and dropped it off. They called me the following day to say they didnt have the part available. They instructed me to pick up my car and said they would call when part came in. I had an…
ODI 11180661
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System
Ford has issued a recall regarding the fuel tank deformation but they state that the car should not have any issue when it's above 1/2 of a tank. I have experiences the car stalling around 3/4 of a tank multiple times now. The car engine shuts off when i take my foot off the gas, the dashboard lights come on. I have to park the car and restart it. Ford has not been able to fix the issue due to lack of parts since i…
ODI 11176550
Engine · Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford focus. When the contact restarted the vehicle, the power steering assist warning message displayed and the steering wheel became difficult to turn in either direction. After turning the engine off, the contact indicated that the vehicle would not restart. The vehicle was towed to ganley ford west ([redacted], cleveland, ohio) to be diagnosed, but the cause of the failure could not be…
ODI 11176139
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System
We received a recall notification for my vehicle in december 2018 from ford. We were told that as long as the gas tank is filled at 1/2 a tank, the vehicle is safe to drive. Since we received the letter, my vehicle has stalled on the highway three separate times, each time resulting in the car having to be pushed to a safer location. It doesn't seem like anything is being done to fix the situation and it's becoming…
ODI 11175144
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System
My focus is under ford recall...it is experiencing stalling and loss of power and difficulty starting. Ford says it will be fine if i keep a half tank of fuel in tank, but all the symptoms are happening with over half a tank of fuel. They will not provide a loaner/rental vehicle and the local dealer will not either. They both tell me the same thing about half a tank of fuel. But it is not safe to drive due to the…
ODI 11173797
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System · Power Train
Takata recall initially the car started shaking and making terrible noises. After parking it, the car would not go into reverse. It was towed to a "dealer" facility where they did some "repairs" on the transmission.....$600. The car was transferred to me and i have experienced a loss of forward power several times. After a short wait period it will start. I have been involved in an accident.....pulled onto the…
Crash reported
ODI 11231912
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System
Ford has declared a recall in october of 2018. As of january 22 2019, nothing has been remedied.
ODI 11171437
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System · Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford focus. While driving 5 mph, the vehicle lost power and the check engine indicator illuminated. In addition, the steering wheel failed and was difficult to turn. Also, the fuel gauge was inoperable. The vehicle was taken to jarrett scott ford of plant city (2000 e baker st, plant city, fl 33563 [redacted]) to be diagnosed, but they were unable to duplicate the failure. The contact…
ODI 11170574
Engine · Fuel System, Gasoline · Power Train
My current problem is after fueling up my car it starts and then stalls, then the next restart it turns over about 5 to 10 seconds and starts and then has a erratic idle and it may stall again, or if i manage to take off it will run ok, unless i have to stop within a 100 yards, and it then may stall again, or have a erratic idle around 2000 rpms, then idles down to the 750 area if i'm lucky, only after fueling up.…
ODI 11192141