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.
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
Fuel/Propulsion System
On way to work,streets, check engine light came on again, took to ford dealership. Called me back told me the fuel tank, purge valve, charcoal canister,fuel pump, and nozzle for fuel tank had to be replaced. Called warranty and they stated quite a few people had same issue with same make and model/year. Thankful had extended warranty, but a whole fuel system, this seems like a defect, not the norm.
ODI 11014240
Electrical System · Fuel/Propulsion System
Car won't start after refueling.... Takes several attempts to crank before barely firing up, random rough idle and rpms will drop and the car will stall for no reason. All problems with idle will come and go, it will run fine for a bit, then the idle problem will come back. The problem cranking the ca rafter putting gas in is every time i get gas.
ODI 11010065
Fuel/Propulsion System · Power Train
I was driving home going about 65 mpg in a straight line on the highway and the car lost propulsion, started decelerating. I pulled of to the side of the road as fast as possible and the car wouldn't change gears, and stalled (like what happens when you don't depress the clutch). This is the second time this happened, the first time they reprogrammed the tcm claiming that was the cause. This time they are claiming…
ODI 11003319
Fuel/Propulsion System
Check engine light came on with no other symptoms, dealer replaced purge valve. One year later check engine light came on again, but occasionally turned off and back on again (every few days) between appointments with dealer. Purge valve replaced again and check engine light came on as i was leaving dealer code 0420. Returned to dealer and problem was diagnosed finally as partially collapsed fuel tank (difficult to…
ODI 11002872
Electrical System · Fuel/Propulsion System · Power Train
After purchasing the vehicle brand new in june 2013, the car would stall/jerk/grind when trying to take off after being stopped at a red light or stop sign, or just accelerating to increase speed. Had to take it in to the dealer to have the clutch repaired and even after this was performed, it still jerks, especially when the air conditioner is on. In january 2016, had to take it to the dealer to reprogram the…
ODI 10986011
Fuel/Propulsion System
Engine stops at driving speed, rendering the steering very difficult. The dealer mechanic said the fuel tank collapsed and this is a common problem with this car . Somehow this is not deemed by ford a safety issue.
ODI 10981686
Fuel/Propulsion System
My check engine light came on as i was driving down the road and the car felt like it was stalling a bit and/or losing power. The very next day, i filled up my car w/ 11 or 12 gallons of gas then my engine immediately had trouble starting. I knew my battery needed to be replaced as i have owned the car for 3+ years and have yet to replace the battery. It took 4 tries for my engine to start then i drove to an auto…
ODI 10981501
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
Fuel/Propulsion System
I had my check engine light on went to ford dealership was told it was cannister purge valve, had it repaired out of warranty. Recently ford has now recalled the vehicle for the same part, recall #18s32. Ford has refused to refund cost of repair because"code" was not the same as ones on recall, but recall states that does not need to be the case. I want a refund and need help, thank you.
ODI 11153040
Fuel/Propulsion System
I took my car to the ford dealership due to check engine light being on. They replaced my clutch under the warranty but said there was a problem with the purge valve which is causing the car to stall and have a rough idle. Ford is stating this is not covered under warranty. After doing research it appears there is a known issue with this part. There was a recall on this part in 2015 and appears there was or is a…
ODI 10969564
Electrical System · Fuel/Propulsion System
About 1 am this morning i left work and started down the highway with the gas gauge reading 44 miles to empty. Since it was rather late i decided to go home and just get gas in the morning but about halfway home it it dropped all the way from 44 down to 17 and then about a mile later ran out of gas. This was an issue but not the one i'm overly concerned about right now. I placed on my hazards and tried to flag down…
ODI 10955515
Fuel/Propulsion System
The fuel gage on my ford focus does not read correctly. I've ran out of gas multiple times when the miles to e read 40,72 and even 88. Since i've had the car the gas light never comes on before i run out of gas. I called ford and was told that i would have to pay a $90 fee for them just to access what was wrong with my car. I've seen multiple posts from other people experiencing the same issue. It definitely should…
ODI 11034472
Fuel/Propulsion System
Check engine light came on, took veh to ford dealer, found canister purge valve failed,installed bv6z 9d2890 b, fuel asy, cost $250.00
ODI 10948333
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
Body · Electrical System · Fuel/Propulsion System
At approximately 2:30 am this morning 12/31/16, our ford focus burst into flames while stationary in a parking lot. Thank god we and our 11 month old were not in the car at the time. We have had this car into the shop at least twice for transmission problems then our entire multi information screen including radio quit working, they refused to fix because we were out of warranty. We have barely had this car for one…
Fire reported
ODI 10938925
Fuel/Propulsion System
While driving approximately 35mph on a city street my vehicle stalled resulting in lose of control. The fuel vapor separator malfunctioned allowing fuel into the fuel vapor canister. Also i can not put more than 2 gallons of fuel into the vehicle or it will not start. It also stalls when coming to a stop. Vehicle had 48k miles at the time. Vehicle has not been fixed. *tr
ODI 10935392
Fuel/Propulsion System
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford focus. While driving approximately 70 mph, the vehicle vibrated violently and stalled without warning. The contact coasted the vehicle to the side of the road and was able to resume driving. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the vapor management valve, charcoal canister, fuel pump, and fuel tank failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not…
ODI 10920623
Fuel/Propulsion System
My 16 year old son was driving home from work when his car just stopped in the middle of the road. He pulled off to the side of the road and waited in his hot car till we could get there because he was unsure of the safety of the area. A friend of his dads towed it to the local ford dealership. They immediately knew what was wrong with it. They said the purge valve was stuck and caused a vacuum affect on the fuel…
ODI 10913777
Fuel/Propulsion System
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford focus. While driving at any speed, the vehicle shut off and the check engine warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was restarted and driven to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the purge valve was stuck, which caused too much vacuum to the fuel tank. The fuel tank, fuel pump, and purge valve needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified. The vehicle was not repaired.…
ODI 10919844
Fuel/Propulsion System
Inaccurate distance to empty & inaccurate fuel gauge indicator. When i put gas in the car it won't start up at first, i have to recrank and reve up the engine. When i make turns or idle for too long, the battery light blinks and the car shudders, the battery is new. Also multiple diagnostic trouble codes (dtc) with illumination of check engine light.
ODI 10918810
Fuel/Propulsion System
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford focus. While driving approximately 65 mph, the fuel gauge displayed a quarter of a tank. The contact proceeded to a fuel station and the vehicle stalled. The contact had to push the vehicle to the fuel station for fuel. The vehicle was restarted and driven home. The following day, the dealer diagnosed that the deformed fuel tank needed replacement. The failure recurred once. The…
ODI 10906161
Electrical System · Fuel/Propulsion System · Unknown Or Other
Many problems with this ford focus.1st problem i had was a year after i bought the vehicle the fuel pump was leaking.i notice because my car was parked and it smelled like gasoline inside the vehicle.2nd incident happened a year later. I was driving home from work when car just shut off on the road. I was so scared.i was in notion barely move to the side of the road on rt 50.that was so scary i could have died.i had…
ODI 10908271
Fuel System, Gasoline · Fuel/Propulsion System
About one year after we bought this car, i ran out of gas on a city street, about one mile from a gas station and the dash still showed 8 miles until empty. I was stranded on the side of the road and had to call for roadside assistance. After that i was careful to try not to let it get that low again. Recently, however, driving down the interstate, i was getting low on gas and about to get off at the next exit in 2…
ODI 10929452
Fuel/Propulsion System
My vehicle has 67k miles and was purchased certified pre-owned four months ago. On wednesday 8/17/16 i filled my tank, and when i tried to start the ignition right after fueling, the car sputtered but would not turn on. After a few more tries the car turned on and i was able to drive and turn the car on and off with no problem. The following day i was driving on a surface street, and when the car came to a stop at a…
ODI 10898395