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
Car will die while driving or stopped at light or stop sign. Car will die after putting gas in tank. Car died will driving at a speeds of 20mph-65mph on multiple occasions. Was forced to make dangerous maneuvers to get off highway and on 2 occasions car died in middle of an intersection. Was told by mechanic the vehicle gas tank had the pressure of a diesel (1000lbs) when a normal sedan should be 300-400lbs of…
ODI 10876283
Fuel/Propulsion System · Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford focus. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled after refueling the vehicle, and the transmission slipped. The vehicle was taken to chuck stevens ford (1304 us-31, bay minnette, al 36507) where it was diagnosed that the fuel tank assembly needed to be replaced. The vehicle was also taken to jim cook ford (located at [redacted], elba, alabama) where it was diagnosed that the…
ODI 11016473
Fuel/Propulsion System · Power Train
I can't start the car or it randomly will not start. I leave heading to work everything is ok, car starts no problem. When i get back into the car and try to drive home or store. Car will not start, dashboard says car is in park or neutral. When i turn key to the on position, i move the gear shift to other gears, still dashboard says it's in park. My t-mobile more than likely went out but, they can't replace it…
ODI 10850299
Electrical System · Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System
I have a 2013 focus and on 3/14/[redacted] home on the freeway, my oil & battery light started flickering on and off at the same time and as it did the car was stalling out. I put my 4-way flashers on, slowed down and moved to the right lane as a safety measure. After another few miles both lights came on and stayed on and the car shut down. I pulled over to the berm, waited a few minutes, tried starting, it started…
ODI 10850335
Electrical System · Fuel/Propulsion System
While on a highway (august 2015), vehicle transmission began to slip followed by the car shutting off while driving at freeway speeds, vehicle would not turn back on and left me stranded in the middle of the highway. November 2015, while driving along freeway, car transmission began to slip, causing the car to again shut off completely while driving at 65mph. December 2015, driving on a city street, once agin…
ODI 10845861
Fuel/Propulsion System
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford focus. While driving at any speed, the vehicle shut off. The contact placed the gear in neutral and restarted the vehicle after three attempts. The check engine light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer where it was diagnosed that the purge canister valve was defective and caused the fuel tank to collapse. The dealer stated that the defective part was not covered…
ODI 10823054
Electrical System · Fuel/Propulsion System
This vehicle exhibits the same problem as described in nhtsa campaign # 15v813000, recall# 14s17- s1. I contacted ford who stated that this vehicle is not covered under the recall, even though it was manufacturer during the dates covered by the recall. This vehicle has hesitated and almost stalled while entering high speed traffic on several occasions and with increasing frequency, nearly causing an accident. I…
ODI 10825572
Electrical System · Exterior Lighting · Fuel/Propulsion System
All lights come on and the transmission jerks and hazing in moveing and the electric with the trunk and lights and the doors and the alarm. Been having problems for about a year.
ODI 11051111
Fuel/Propulsion System · Power Train · Unknown Or Other
The vehicle's clutch has been replaced twice it stutters/hesitates, makes grinding noises, etc. And still does since second repair, radio made popping, static skrecking sounds that got worse over time to the point of happening all the time and made radio useless, purge valve failed and could have destroyed gas tank and fuel pump if not dealt with which thankfully i did. These are all known issues with this vehicle…
ODI 10979483
Fuel/Propulsion System
I was driving in town, had not had any indication previous to this that there was anything wrong with my car. As i was at an intersection, pulling away from a full stop, the car just quit. 100% would not move another inch even with coaxing etc. After trying to start the car a few more times i realized it was not going to start again and got it towed. The fuel pump was replaced. The way the car stopped made the…
ODI 10764680
Fuel/Propulsion System
While driving down a highway going around 70 mph the car shuts down. I pull over and call ford road side assistants. 2 hours later rsa brings gas and i pay them $50 because i'm out of the warranty that covers rsa. As the gentlemen pours gas in my tank the gas pours right out. I call my insurance company and have my vehicle towed to a ford dealership. The dealership looks at my vehicle the next day and they say the…
ODI 10744247
Fuel/Propulsion System · Power Train
While travelling on an interstate in the passing lane, the check engine lite came on and there was an instantaneous and complete loss of transmission. Was able to pull over, restart car, and had a couple of gears, but same thing happened 3 miles later. Ford warranty simply reset the transmission computer. On 26 may, on the way home from work, the transmission again cut out; this time i had 2 gears and was able to…
ODI 10722068
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System
For the 3rd time in a 3 month span, my 2013 ford focus se stalled while driving. Vehicle would not restart for approximately 20 minutes. This created an unsafe situation where i was stuck with a disabled vehicle. 1st failure instance occurred when i was coming to a stop at a traffic light 2nd failure instance occurred while driving at highway speeds (65mph) 3rd failure instance occurred while just after entering a…
ODI 10691444
Body · Fuel/Propulsion System · Power Train
TAKATA RECALL
ODI 11207392
Fuel/Propulsion System · Power Train
I have a 2013 focus with 28600 miles. On a daily basis i when i accelerate it rattles and hesitates. The dealership said it was a smart transmission and is just what it does. On oct 3rd 2014 i was at a busy intersection and waiting for the light to turn green. The light turned green and the car acted as though it was in neutral and would not drive. After about 15 seconds with everyone honking at me it started to…
ODI 10641663
Fuel/Propulsion System
Driving at highway speeds and car acts as if starved of fuel and rapidly decreases speed. There was no power, but vehicle was on. There have now been three incidents while on freeway at speed that the vehicle has done this and each time i have had to pull off onto shoulder (almost getting hit by traffic each time). Luckily the first 2 times i was able to restart car and get off freeway by staying on shoulder since…
ODI 10677053
Fuel/Propulsion System
Filling up with gas the gas pump turns off after about every 1/2 gallon. Something to do with the venting of the gas tank.
ODI 10939706
Fuel/Propulsion System · Power Train
Transmission issues: clutch repairs x3 (drove off lot with issues. My mistake. I knew something was wrong with it during test drive, was reassured it was new technology.) 1 cleaning, 1 replacing of parts, then transmission control module went out while in motion on city street, going forward 25+ mph, quit completely. Had towed. Ran out of gas (in motion on a highway, 65 + mph) while monitor noted 150 to empty, found…
ODI 10808301
Electronic Stability Control · Fuel/Propulsion System · Power Train
My car shutters and hesitates when pulling off, rpms rev up and gas mi is not as advertised. It also makes noises that i thought were the door locks clicking when car is off, later to be told its the transmission is re-setting? Besides that i have had 3 flat tires on the same side of the car, from rivet looking things that i think are falling out of the wheel well (at least 1 did!) this is my 1st new car and i've…
ODI 10680106
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System
When accelerating from stopped positions like waiting to turn, the car will hesitate badly when pressing the accelerator and will not take off very fast. This occurs on level as well as unlevel ground. We have had the clutch replaced 3 times within 2 years and continue to have issues. This occurs when in drive when turning all the time. It also occccurs when we are trying to speed up to pass another car or get ahead…
ODI 11287167
Electrical System · Fuel/Propulsion System · Power Train
Vehicle warning "stop safely now" appeared and the ev lost all its motive power and stalled. Repeated attempts to restart the vehicle failed.
ODI 10544970
Fuel/Propulsion System
Luckily no one was injured - as i was driving the highway to go home, the cars motor suddenly shut off, after barely making it to the shoulder (inches from traffic) i looked at the estimated miles to empty, which stated 17 miles to empty - yet i was out of fuel. Seems ford focus has a incorrect reading on the fuel economy/and or estimated portion that could be potentially dangerous. (i took a photo of the dash…
ODI 10537436
Electrical System · Fuel/Propulsion System · Power Train
Every recall event for my 2013 ford focus, i have encountered. After a year and half of continued trips to and being without my car for service. The transmission issues still not resolved along with the electrical issues. The stereo display goes blank, at times shows incorrect date and clock jumps to different hours. The car lunges forward when you get to about 25 to 30 mph or hesitates when you excel. When you put…
ODI 10679454
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System · Vehicle Speed Control
As i pulled out into the flow of traffic from a gas station, i realized my car would not accelerate beyond 15-20 mph. I immediately pulled over to the right hand lane and proceeded to the stop light, which was about a 100 yards down the road. At the red light i placed the car into neutral and discovered the engine would not go beyond 3500-4000 rpm's. I then turned on the warning flashers, and when the light turned…
ODI 10509290
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System · Power Train
The car will nearly stall (as if transmission slipped/disengaged), engine sputters, transmission grinds and jerks then gears catch and car lurches forwards and speeds off as if it is possessed. This is very dangerous when attempting to enter moving traffic and especially dangerous when crossing multiple lanes of traffic or if the driver is less experienced or isn't aware that he/she needs to accommodate it. The more…
ODI 10716512