2013 Ford Focus Fuel/Propulsion System Problems
- 152
- 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 152 stored complaint records:
- 2 indicate a crash
- 0 indicate injury
- 3 indicate fire
What owners report
- fuel tank · 26 records
- check engine · 23 records
- engine light · 19 records
- fuel system · 19 records
- purge valve · 19 records
- system gasoline · 15 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 57 |
| 30–60k mi | 28 |
| 100–150k mi | 24 |
| 1–30k mi | 14 |
| 150–400k mi | 3 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
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
Fuel/Propulsion System
I had my transmission recall worked on and immediately after that my check engine light came on and every time after that anytime i get gas my car stalls and has issues starting. I have to sit and wait for 20 or 30 mins before my car will start. If i try to drive off i have to push down on the accelerator and shift into drive and if i stop the car will shut off.
ODI 11306527
Fuel/Propulsion System · Unknown Or Other
I'm just having several issues with this car since i purchased it
ODI 11297822
Fuel/Propulsion System
The vehicle suddenly shut off while my daughter was driving on a highway and she was unable to restart it. The mechanic states that it is a malfunction involving the purge valve and fuel pump. Due to this malfunction, the o2 sensor and fuel tank needs replaced and the pcm needs reprogrammed. The mechanic states this should be covered under recall 18s32 and 19s22 but ford is saying that my particular vehicle is not…
ODI 11291274
Fuel/Propulsion System · Service Brakes · Unknown Or Other
When driving car and come to a stop, it splitters when accelerating. When fuel gets lower than half of a tank, the car loses power, sputters and engine makes a grinding noise. This happens only when driving uphill or from stopped position.
ODI 11280654
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
Fuel/Propulsion System · Unknown Or Other
When i accelerate from a stop the car shutters/jerks. Feels like strong tumble strips. Also almost like wheels are locking and trying to grip. I have been scared at i intersections as with hesitation the car doesn't have much power. Once it shifts (i have automatic) it's fine. Doesn't happen every time either.
ODI 11244722
Fuel/Propulsion System
Recall 18v735 was issued almost a year ago. However, ford seems uninterested in correcting the issue. Safecar.gov reports: "recall status: recall incomplete. Remedy not yet available." i'm still waiting and waiting on a fix., driving a potentially dangerous vehicle in the meantime.
ODI 11243112
Electrical System · Fuel/Propulsion System
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford focus. While driving 45 mph, the vehicle stalled and shut off without warning. The vehicle was able to restart. Also, when the fuel tank was filled, the fuel gauge did not display the correct amount of fuel and the mileage was incorrect. The contact also stated that the shape of the fuel tank appeared unusual. Furthermore, the contact stated that the vehicle did not immediately start…
ODI 11240686
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
Fuel/Propulsion System
While driving on the highway the vehicle stopped running and lost all power without warning the vehicle could not be re-started. Was able to get the vehicle towed and looked at by an independent repair shop since the ford dealerships were too busy to look at a vehicle that was 3 hours away from the home address. The cause of the issue was the evaporator vacuum canister. The failure of the canister also caused the…
ODI 11231353
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
Fuel/Propulsion System · Power Train
1. The transmission jumped at intersection once. The transmission did not switch from park to drive once. The software was re-configured several times but it still not running smoothly at low speed. This issue happened since i bought the car in new. 2. The fuel tank indicator did not show correct fuel level. The engine light on. The car seems loosing power. Had to bring the car to the dealer to re-configure the…
ODI 11231054
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
Fuel/Propulsion System
I received a safety recall in dec. 18 for cpv valve and deformed gas tank. They said parts would be in by end of march 2019 as per letter from ford. I called ford today and they are apparently still working with their parts supplier and they have no date to correct this problem. This is a focus st and they say only fill up the gas tank halfway. Why have a recall if they don't fix the problem? Who is protecting the…
ODI 11219275
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
Fuel/Propulsion System · Power Train
Vehicle shudders when i try to accelerate slowly from a stop sign or making a turn on to a street. Sometimes shudders when i am already moving but trying to speed up with traffic such as being on a highway. Also when im low on gas before it reaches e it completely shuts down. No gas light or shuddering. I had champion ford in erie pa look into this but there was no code or anything to go by. Im not sure what to do.…
ODI 11256179
Electrical System · Fuel/Propulsion System · Seats
One day while filling car up.. I noticed a few drops of gas on the ground afterwards. Today i wanted to add $8 to my gas tank. The moment i started pumping the gas started coming out. I tried a few times to continue but i kept coming out.
ODI 11208766
Electronic Stability Control · Fuel/Propulsion System · Unknown Or Other
I'm at the tail end of a buyback for multiple recall issues that seem to be unfixable. They had also replaced a week engine mount that is failing now they had to replace a safety recall for gas fuel. All of which in the past downtown ford in sacramento did for free and now they are trying to charge me $1300 to fix the recalls and repairs that they had done without my knowledge. Since it was ordered to them by you…
ODI 11206486
Fuel/Propulsion System · Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford focus. While accelerating from a stop, the vehicle hesitated to accelerate. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The contact stated that the failure recurred four times since the vehicle was purchased. The vehicle was taken to skalnek ford (941 s lapeer rd, orion charter township, mi 48362, [redacted]) to be diagnosed, but the dealer failed to determine the cause of the…
ODI 11240804
Fuel/Propulsion System · Power Train · Structure
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford focus. The contact stated that water was found inside the vehicle more than once after it rained. Also, the clutch vibrated when the gears were shifted. The failure occurred every time after shifting out of first gear. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to star ford and lincoln (1101 s brand blvd, glendale, ca 91204, [redacted]) where it was diagnosed…
ODI 11195411
Fuel/Propulsion System
My fuel line and fuel neck went out on me i was driving and another person waived at me and said they saw sparks coming from the car i was in the middle of the road and then the call stop i was low on gas so i though i ran out of gas got gas and the gas ran through to the ground i had no warning it just happen i called my mechanic he was the one that told me about the fuel line and fuel neck he said that was very…
ODI 11205042
Fuel/Propulsion System · Latches/Locks/Linkages
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford focus. The contact stated that nhtsa campaign numbers: 16v643000 (latches/locks/linkages), 16v698000 (latches/locks/linkages), and 18v735000 (fuel system) exceeded a reasonable amount of time for repair. The vehicle was taken to five star ford (6618 ne loop 820, north richland hills, tx 76180) where they did not repair any of the recalls for reasons unknown. The manufacturer was…
ODI 11190977
Electrical System · Fuel/Propulsion System · Unknown Or Other
Ford dealer in melbourne, florida refuses to perform recall work. Took the car in--it failed inspection. The manager refused to order parts or work on the vehicle and told me the mechanic was on vacation. I went back again to have the other recall items worked on, the manager said it was still a "no go," and i'd have to wait two months to get my unsafe car looked at...
ODI 11186373
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