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.
Fuel/Propulsion System
The gas gauge is incorrect . Now i cant pump more than 2-3 gallons at a time. I noticed yesterday that the gas tank is leaking gas. Today my vehicle caught on fire due to wiring issues , and if the fire from the wires would have made contact with the leaking gas , the outcome would have been fatal.
Fire reported
ODI 11115485
Electrical System · Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System
On thursday august 2, 2018 around 8:30. The wires in the dash board caught on fire. The card began to fill with smoke. I could smell the burning and i wasn't sure of what was happening. I could hear a spark sound and i could tell that the wires where burning. This was an extremely dangerous situation, the entire car might have caught on fire , if my boyfriend didn't come and contain the fire.
Fire reported
ODI 11115481
Fuel/Propulsion System
I am having an issue with filling my car with gasoline. It can take me up to 20 minutes to put $10 worth of gas in the car. The gas nozzle constantly will click off when i am filling the tank. It does not matter if i am doing it manually or if i set the gas nozzle to the automatic feature. I have to continually depress the nozzle to fill my car and it constantly clicks off. I have tried different gas stations, and i…
ODI 11207458
Fuel/Propulsion System
This is a transmission issue. These transmissions are dangerous and put me at risk driving this car. Something has to be done about these transmissions. It's unsafe
ODI 11128282
Fuel/Propulsion System
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford focus. The contact took the vehicle to gary smith ford (1 beal pkwy nw, fort walton beach, fl 32548, [redacted]) to be repaired per nhtsa campaign number: 19v515000 (fuel system, gasoline) regarding the canister purge valve. After the recall repair was performed, the failure continued and the check engine indicator illuminated. Upon returning to the dealer, the contact was informed…
ODI 11240694
Fuel/Propulsion System
The car's fuel gauge was fluctuating, causing the car to run out of gas. While driving on highway and city streets the car would shut off (very dangerous). It is currently in the shop and we are told the fuel tank and pump have collapsed. How can this be a normal thing? We have not gotten the repair bill yet, but from what i have read it will be $1000-$2000. This should be a safety recall and covered by ford!! This…
ODI 11114368
Fuel/Propulsion System
Bought this vehicle used in may 2017. The previous owner just had the fuel pump replaced which cost him $700.00. Had it one week and it ran out of gas, which according to the gauges, i should have had plenty of gas. My son came and put gas in and he looked underneath and noticed that my gas tank was "dented in." i just assumed the previous owner had hit something and never gave it another thought. Well in the past…
ODI 11111831
Fuel/Propulsion System
This car's fuel gauge reads in error. Car runs out of gas even though the fuel gauge reads over 100 miles to empty. It has happened to me 3 times before i realized exactly what was happening. Twice on the interstate at 70mph. My car just diedz the gas gauge showed ample gas when the car was nearly empty. It was very scary. To simply have the engine die and cost thru traffic to the shoulder. My car has only 28000…
ODI 11140081
Fuel/Propulsion System
Evap check valve (or purge valve) stopped working causing the plastic gas tank to begin to implode on itself. Damaging the entire canister system. To the tune of an estimated $1,800 parts and labor to get it fixed.
ODI 11110279
Fuel/Propulsion System
Ive called not one but two dealerships and they keep saying they can only fix the doors on my car but the fuel has had a recall on it for just as long i can not continue to be afraid to put my 4 month old son in my vehicle because they refuse to fix or even attempt to fix the issue my vehicle continuously cuts off at random times anywhere even going down the interstate i always keep it above half a tank and it still…
ODI 11302073
Fuel/Propulsion System
Takata recalls took in for recall to fix the problems. The vehicle when driven, about to stall when it slows down, like at stop, it sounds like a little gas being taken while in motion, city street, country road, then highway
ODI 11230632
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System · Unknown Or Other
After filling up the tank with gas, the vehicle stutters and feels like it's jumping when i am at a stop light and start to go. The gas gauge goes up while i am driving and the vehicle runs out of gas randomly. I was parked at my house and it wouldn't crank when i ran out of gas the 1st time (about three weeks ago) and the 2nd time (6/6/2018), i was on the interstate and the vehicle died due to no gas, yet the gauge…
ODI 11101075
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System · Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford focus. The contact purchased the vehicle in new jersey from a used dealer. The contact was not informed that there was an extended warranty from may 10, 2013 or up to 60,000 miles that had expired. The contact stated that the engine stalled several times, there was a drastic reduction in speed, and the vehicle accelerated intermittently. On october 22, 2018, nets campaign number:…
ODI 11170157
Fuel/Propulsion System
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford focus. While driving various speeds, the vehicle stalled. The vehicle restarted when the gear was shifted into neutral. Also, the check engine indicator remained illuminated. The failure recurred several times. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 18v735000 (fuel system, gasoline). The vehicle was taken to fairlane ford [redacted], located at [redacted],…
ODI 11186531
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System · Unknown Or Other
Auto stop working and sudenly shift off un highways with unknown rasons or cause. This is exprience at lease 2 or 3 times daily. Several warning lights comes on. Then you need to stop and restart. This is dangerous when it happens in highways.
ODI 11098280
Fuel/Propulsion System · Unknown Or Other
The car is stalling and has a rough idle. Within 2 weeks my car stalled and then shut down while driving 55 mph on the highway and would not restart or stay on once i got it pulled over to side of the road. I was lucky that there was no one directly behind me on the road otherwise it would have been a really bad disaster. Gas mileage said i had over 100 miles to empty. Paid to get it towed twice and when taken to…
ODI 11098319
Fuel/Propulsion System · Unknown Or Other
My car smell like gas and after iput gas in the car im unable to start it. My front door its closing as if the latch has broken, but it looks ok
ODI 11093882
Fuel/Propulsion System
Manufacturer recall number18s32 nhtsa recall number18v735 our vehicle's fuel tank collapsed over a year ago and we are unable to fully use the vehicle. Ford doesn't appear to be providing necessary parts to dealers for repair. We are getting nowhere and the car is unsafe. Perhaps you can compel ford to fix this recall in a more timely manner. I suspect there are others with the same problem. Thank you in advance.
ODI 11206754
Fuel/Propulsion System
Vehicle stalls while driving, rpms drop and car loses power. Check engine light, error code says check gas cap (there isn't one). Vacuum effect so strong that it is difficult to add gasoline to vehicle. Wildly varying gas gauge readings.dealer diagnostic reveals failed purge valve has resulted in collapsed gas tank and damaged fuel pump. Multiple occasions vehicle stalled was in motion and while stopped.
ODI 11081893
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 · 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 · Fuel/Propulsion System
We had he check engine light come. A check of the code showed a fuel delivery system problem. We also noticed that when trying to fuel the vehicle when placing the fuel nozzle into the fuel fill a rush of air would escape. After fueling the car would not start. Once we get the car started it would run rough for several miles. Also, the fuel gauge was wrong. The fuel gauge would show 1/2 tank but we ran out of gas.…
ODI 11051473
Fuel/Propulsion System
Vehicle would suddenly turn off while running. Happened too many times while on the freeway that almost cause accidents, even on street from the stop lights it would just turn off. One is issue is the faulty fuel gauge, it would say that the fuel tank is full but halfway empty or empty. Did some research online and found other owners have the same issue of the vehicle shutting off while running. According to some…
ODI 11042010
Fuel/Propulsion System
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford focus. While driving various speeds, the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact would have to add fuel to the vehicle in order to regain power. Also, the check engine warning indicator illuminated. The contact took the vehicle to a certified mechanic who diagnosed that the vehicle's purge solenoid failed and caused the fuel tank to collapse, which informed the vehicle that…
ODI 11034267
Fuel/Propulsion System
Focus engine would shut off while running or at the stop light/sign, fuel says 50+ before empty but in already out of gas. Focus sometimes would not turn on when it suddenly shuts off. Also would experience lose of power or bad acceleration. Check engine light comes on due to this issue of fuel rail sensor signal. I checked online for other issues regarding ford focus and what i found was quite very interesting. And…
ODI 11031390