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.
Electrical System · Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System
Ford focus shuts off when you press the brakes. It cranks back up fine but whenever you pull off and stop or try to slow down the car will shut down. It is happening constantly now.
ODI 11072961
Engine
While traveling on a surface street, at approximately 50 mph the engine decelerated very quickly. The dash instrumentation showed "engine fault service now!" the engine was sputtering and shaking as i attempted to accelerate to get over to the shoulder. I did get over safely. My wife and i were very badly shaken. After about 5 minutes i regained my composure enough to try to restart the car. It took about 3 tries to…
ODI 11064454
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System · Power Train
Car shudders at varying severities--sometimes more mild than others, mostly severe otherwise during accelration, and various moments while driving, and during the entire process of turning. I have brought my vehicle to george wall ford lincoln in shrewsbury nj twice for this specific issue. First time they updated a module and it helped for about a week. Then the problem returned. Second time they had it even…
ODI 11142844
Electrical System · Engine · Power Train
The car is stalling when accelerating which seems to be a common complaint from this year focus owners. I took the vehicle to a transmission shop but they too were unable to diagnose. Some of the reading is showing there is an electrical connection issue which is causing this.
ODI 11096438
Engine · Power Train · Suspension
Engine tends to falter when accelerating. Engine tends to hesitate. Shuddering and vibration regardless of whether on city street or highway.
ODI 11054620
Engine · Power Train
I purchased the certified pre-owned ford in 2014 and in 2016 had to it in for service on a clutch asy- sensor turbi issue. After a few weeks the vehicle was returned. The aforementioned happened again and was taken in for the 2nd time for the clutch asy-sensor turbi issue. On 11/17/2017 it was diagnosed with the same issues for the 3rd time, this time i was told its out of warranty. I explained that the vehicle had…
ODI 11047152
Air Bags · Engine · Power Train
Vehicle purchased in 2015 with less than 20k miles. 1st problem, exploded tire causing minor body damage and sensor damage. Thankfully just came from a stop sign and not traveling fast, no injury. 2nd problem, driving down road at approx 35mph when airbags suddenly deployed. Wondered if hit small animal. Got out to investigate.....nothing. Vehicle then rolled off road (decline in terrain) landing rested in a chain…
ODI 11164697
Engine · Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
I was driving home on the i- 5 san diego, ca and my car completely lost power. The check engine light started flashing. After i turned the car off for about five minutes, i drove it once again and it seemed to be normal and the check engine light was no longer flashing. Then, after a week it happened again, the car died on the highway.
ODI 11022282
Engine · Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford focus. When the gear was shifted into drive, the vehicle moved in reverse. In addition, the contact stated that sometimes the vehicle would stall and fail to start. The vehicle was taken to norris ford ([redacted], baltimore, md 21222, [redacted]) where it was diagnosed that the gear clutch failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The contact stated that the…
ODI 11268440
Electrical System · Engine
I have read many recalls on the wiring issue of the [redacted] model with it stalling out due to faulty wiring. My 2013 ford focus se is doing the exact same thing putting my daughter's life at risk every time she gets in it as well as my own and wray ford in shreveport la says sorry cant help you...it's not on the recall since its not an st and you will have to pay for the repairs. This is garbage ford is not…
ODI 11019238
Engine · Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford focus. While accelerating from the idle position, the vehicle hesitated and lost power without warning. The vehicle was taken to suburban ford of sterling heights ([redacted]., sterling heights, mi 48313, [redacted]) where it was diagnosed that the clutch and seal needed to be replaced, and the vehicle needed to be reprogrammed. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure…
ODI 11115587
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System · Unknown Or Other
I have a check engine light that is on found out its a evap leak gas gauge not working ran out of gas can not put gas on gas tank with a gas can if i try it pours out the bottom when i start vehicle it shudders and wants to die out on me lack of power when i press on the gas pedal and ticking sound in engine also door latch on passenger back door does not unlock unless i push the button unlock 2 or 3 times
ODI 11043137
Engine · Steering · Unknown Or Other
Transmission stop working in middle of busy intersection during rush hour. I was turning left, car was stationary waiting for traffic to pass. Thankful i think it quit in neutral although dashboard was black & gear shift would not lock into any gear; could be pushed into corner business parking lot. It was fixed but never completely better nor did i feel completely safe. I had 2 clutch replacements, which were also…
ODI 11242358
Electrical System · Engine · Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford focus. While driving various speeds, the vehicle hesitated to accelerate and shuttered. On several occasions, the vehicle failed to start. The cause of the failure was not diagnosed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The contact indicated that the vehicle was previously repaired for the same failure. The vin was unknown. The failure mileage was 72,000.
ODI 10984223
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
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
Electrical System · Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System
While driving i came to a stop sign and as i started to let out the clutch and moving roughly 10 mph my car engine completely shut off and power steering was lost. Interior lights were still functional but when i went to start up the car again it would not turn over. This is a manual transmission but nothing was working to get it started again. This to me is unacceptable flaw in the system that put me at risk of…
ODI 10939908
Engine · Power Train
Vehicle jerks and shudders on acceleration from stops. Vehicle also hesitates and lacks power at times. It also overhears and leaks coolant.
ODI 11255418
Engine · Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford focus. While driving approximately 60 mph, the steering wheel shook violently and the vehicle failed to accelerate. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the engine was failing. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 74,000.
ODI 10928240
Engine
Stopped at a stop sign and then when i had to accelerate to turn onto a highway, it would not accelerate. It was stuck in low gear. Luckily there was an exit off the highway and i was able to pull over. I was not able to accelerate past 20 mph! Restarted my car and it worked fine. But then 5 minutes later same thing, it would not accelerate.
ODI 10960295
Engine · Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
I was literally leaving the ford dealership for "shut down isssues and shuddering issues" when they supposedly couldn't "verify the problem" i was driving home on a five lane highway and my car completely lost power in the middle of an intersection going 70mph and was stuck in the middle of the freeway until a tow truck came and towed my car back to the dealership where it is currently at right now. This is my 5th…
ODI 10924369
Engine · Fuel System, Gasoline
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford focus. While idling, the engine suddenly stalled the vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the canister purge valve was faulty which caused the fuel pump to malfunction. The fuel tank became deformed. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 86,364. Updated 05/10/17*lj *tr
ODI 10938723
Electrical System · Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford focus. While driving 35 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact was unable to restart the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic. The contact was informed that there was misfire coming from the coil pack. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure recurred. On several occasions while accelerating, there was an abnormal vibration coming from the…
ODI 10918789
Engine · Fuel System, Gasoline · Power Train
At an intersection, the car sputters from a stop and sometimes stalls. Likewise, after re-fueling the tank the car stalls 2-3 times in a row on ignition before starting and staying on. When approaching a stop, the car has sometimes had the other dashboard warning lights come up and felt like it was about to stall, with the rpm gauge bouncing around near zero, but has not fully stalled during deceleration (possibly…
ODI 10918459
Engine · Power Train · Suspension
Check engine light is constantly on and the engine leaks oil. The transmission does not change gears, shudders excessively and lacks power going uphill.
ODI 11253724