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 · Power Train
The vehicle shudders and makes noise when shifting gears. When accelerating at around 15mph, the vehicle bogs down and lacks power. Engine oil leaks also.
ODI 11254196
Electrical System · Engine · Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford focus. While driving at approximately 60 mph, the vehicle jerked and the vehicle failed to accelerate when the accelerator pedal was depressed. The failure recurred numerous times. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, where it was diagnosed that the input shaft needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure persisted. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and…
ODI 10694827
Engine
2013 ford focus was going 35 mph, saw a late 1990's ford ranger stop short in front of a fire station and tried to brake. Couldn't stop in time and rear ended the ford ranger. The driver of the focus got out of the vehicle and to speak to the other driver and the engine of the focus caught fire about 30 seconds later. Firemen were across the street and came over to extinguish the fire. With all of this, the airbags…
Crash reported · Fire reported
ODI 10683649
Engine · Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford focus. While driving at unknown speeds, the vehicle shuttered while accelerating. Additionally, when the key was removed from the ignition, the vehicle continued to run and failed to shut off. In addition, the gear shifter failed to move out of gear. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer (titus-will ford, 3606 s sprague ave, tacoma,…
ODI 11121092
Engine · Power Train
For a number of months the vehicle transmission shudders, lags, and acts intermittently lurching. Very dangerous. When applying gas, one never knows if the vehicle will go forward smoothly, or instead lurch or shudder potentially causing to be rear-ended by someone or hit because the vehicle doesn't accelerate to queue. All accompanied by a loud grinding sound. A piece of junk! *tr
ODI 10691357
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Engine
Car went from 60 mph to 40mph to 20mph to zero and stalled and died in less than ten seconds while driving on the interstate north of atlanta,ga on nov 23, 2014. Car came to complete halt when i tried to push the gas pedal and accelerate. I almost died. Car has been in the repair shop at ford dealership for over 23 days now. *tr
ODI 10664902
Engine
Vehicle transmission has been making a grinding noise ever since we bought the car. The grinding noise occurs at low speeds as one accelerates from zero mph. I have taken the car to the dealer only to be told it is normal. The noise doesn't sound normal and this issue has been documented by many other ford focus owners. The noise appears to only get worse with time. This noise cant be "normal." please advise what is…
ODI 10654285
Engine
I have received a recall (customer satisfaction program 14m01), yet when i call my dealership's (blue bonnet ford in new braunfels, texas) service department, they say, oh a customer sat--well, you have to talk to this line and they transfer me to an unattended number where i leave a message and never receive a callback. If this company doesn't honor their recalls, they should be fined big time! Meanwhile i am stuck…
ODI 10653129
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
The check engine light came on. The transmission shudders and hesitates under acceleration.
ODI 11256015
Engine
My car shuddered and received recall letter to have clutch replaced work completed 10/3/14. May 23,2015 had 22,500 service completed car had 19,795 miles at this service june 8, 2015 service for check engine light on june 16,2015 transmission failure light came on returned to dealer awaiting outcome!! This car should be protected under lemon law.. Very unsafe and ford is responsible. Please demand that ford return…
ODI 10725819
Electrical System · Engine · Power Train · Tires
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford focus equipped with goodyear viva 3 tires, size: 215/55r16 (na). The contact stated that the vehicle would not accelerate over 30 mph and the change engine oil warning indicator illuminated. The contact also stated that a warning message illuminated, indicating that the vehicle would shut off in five minutes due to overheating. Furthermore, while driving between 50 to 70 mph, the…
ODI 11124747
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford focus. While stopped momentarily, the vehicle hesitated when the accelerator pedal was depressed. The contact mentioned that the vehicle jerked violently. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The technician diagnosed that the transmission failed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 4,500. Updated…
ODI 10735736
Engine
A few days after i purchased this vehicle, i went back to the dealer and told them it was stuttering on take off. I was told "this is normal, the car was getting use to a different driver, to save on gas, and that it should get better the longer i drove it". It did not got better, but worse. Brought it in and they said that it needed an update, so they hooked up to computer and updated it. Still did not fix the…
ODI 10658660
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford focus. While driving slow speeds, the vehicle sputtered and jerked. The contact experienced a sudden increase in the engine rpms while trying to pass another vehicle followed by the vehicle stalling. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 33,000.
ODI 10644456
Electrical System · Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford focus. While driving 20 mph, the vehicle began to shake violently. In addition, the vehicle lost power and would not accelerate without restarting the vehicle. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was 78,000.
ODI 10781976
Engine · Power Train
Anytime while driving this vehicle you will experience grinding,shuttering and hesitation usually at lower traffic speeds , which is sometimes unsafe while merging into traffic because of the hesitation. *tr
ODI 10680119
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 · Power Train
Grinding/rattling noise and heavy shuddering/shaking/lurching occurs at low speeds. Not normal sounds. I drove manual vehicles for over 15 years and never experienced this occurrence, with the exception of first learning how to drive a manual. It is currently in the shop for a recall (that this site doesn't note, for some reason, but ford does find). I have never once (2 months time) gotten over 31 mpg either. This…
ODI 10658526
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
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford focus. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the brake pedal was depressed and the vehicle stalled. Additionally, the check engine, the battery, and the oil warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was able to restart. The failure occurred on several occasions. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failures. The failure…
ODI 10664890
Engine
The vehicle hesitates and vibrates; a noise in the transmission; and the transmission not shifting properly. It does not accelerate and almost has caused multiple accidents. *tr
ODI 10644930
Engine · Power Train
Cpsc: i1490081a. 2013 ford focus. Consumer stated the car stalls, stutters and also lurches between shifts. *ln
ODI 10632844
Engine · Latch · Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford focus. While stationary and driving various speeds, the vehicle stalled without warning upon acceleration. In addition, the rear passenger door latch became unlatched and the door opened. Furthermore, the vehicle's transmission failed due to the inability to shift to second gear properly. Bertwolfe ford in charleston, west virginia was made aware of the series of failures. The…
ODI 11052598