2013 Ford Focus
Problems, recalls and owner-reported issues
Power train is the leading concern among 2,112 owner complaints filed for this model year. This is the 4th highest complaint count among 19 Focus model years with reports.
Of the 2013 reports, 49 involved a crash and 12 involved a fire. 28 people were injured and 3 people died.
What owners report most often
Recalls and investigations
Fuel system, gasoline, storage, evaporative emissions, canisterJun 9, 2026
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2012-2018 Focus vehicles previously repaired incorrectly under recall number 18V735. The Canister Purge Valve (CPV) may malfunction, causing the engine to stall unexpectedly while driving.
An engine that stalls while driving increases the risk of a crash.
Dealers will update the powertrain control module (PCM) software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 29, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S40. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov on July 6,2026.
Campaign 26V369000 on NHTSA.gov
Equipment, electrical, engine block heaterJan 15, 2026
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2013-2018 Focus, 2013-2019 Escape, and 2015-2016 MKC vehicles equipped with a 2.0L engine. The engine block heater may crack and develop a coolant leak, causing it to short circuit when the block heater is plugged in.
An electrical short circuit can increase the risk of a fire.
Owners are advised not to plug in their block heater until the vehicle is remedied. Dealers will replace the block heater, free of charge. Owners will also have a alternative option to replace engine block heater element with a threaded plug, and remove the block heater electrical cord. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed March 6, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy is available. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S01. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on January 16, 2026.
Campaign 26V011000 on NHTSA.gov
Latches/locks/linkages, doors, latchJun 8, 2020
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2011-2014 Fiesta, 2013-2014 Fusion, 2015 Mustang, 2013-2015 Escape and C-Max, 2012-2015 Focus, 2014-2016 Transit Connect, 2013-2014 Lincoln MKZ, and 2015 MKC vehicles. These vehicles were previously recalled and repaired under recalls 15V-246, 16V-643 or 17V-210, however the repair may not have been completed properly. A component within the door latches may break making the doors difficult to latch and/or leading the driver or a passenger to believe a door is securely closed when, in fact, it is not.
A door that is not securely latched could open while the vehicle is in motion, increasing the risk of injury to a vehicle occupant.
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the latch date codes to confirm if the repair was done correctly, and replace the side door latches if necessary, free of charge. Owners will also have the option to inspect their own vehicle's door latches and enter the date codes into a website to determine if the latches are correct. Owner notification letters were mailed on July 27, 2020. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 20S30.
Campaign 20V331000 on NHTSA.gov
Fuel system, gasoline, storageJul 5, 2019
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2012 and 2017 Focus vehicles equipped with 2.0L GDI gasoline engines and 2013-2014 Focus ST vehicles equipped with 2.0L GTDI engines, previously recalled under 18V-735. The affected vehicles did not have the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) updated as intended. Therefore, the Canister Purge Valve (CPV) may malfunction, possibly causing excessive vacuum in the fuel vapor management system.
The excessive vacuum may result in an engine stall while driving, without warning and without the ability to restart the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the Powertrain Control Module. Dealers will also check for fault codes and replace the CPV as needed. If the CPV is replaced, dealers will inspect and replace the carbon canister, fuel tank and fuel delivery module as necessary. The recall began July 29, 2019. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 19S22.
Campaign 19V515000 on NHTSA.gov
Fuel system, gasoline, storageOct 22, 2018
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2012-2018 Ford Focus vehicles with a 2.0L GDI or 2.0L GTDI engine. The Canister Purge Valve (CPV) may malfunction, possibly causing excessive vacuum in fuel vapor management system.
The excessive vaccuum may result in an engine stall while driving, without warning and without the ability to restart the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the Powertrain Control Module. Dealers will also check for fault codes and replace the CPV as needed. If the CPV is replaced, dealers will inspect and replace the carbon canister, fuel tank and fuel delivery module as necessary. The recall began August 19, 2019. Owners may contact Ford Customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 18S32. Note: Until the vehicle is serviced for this concern, owners are advised to keep the fuel tank at least halfway full.
Campaign 18V735000 on NHTSA.gov
Latches/locks/linkages, hatchback/liftgate, lockSep 28, 2016
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2013-2017 Ford Focus hatchback vehicles manufactured February 14, 2012, to August 26, 2016 and equipped with a manual transmission. The hatchback of the affected vehicles may be unlatched with a single press of the interior latch release button. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 206, "Door Locks and Door Retention Components."
With only a single press needed, the driver may accidently unlatch the hatchback, increasing the risk of injury to any unsecured passengers in the back.
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the Body Control Module with updated software, free of charge. The recall began February 10, 2017. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 16C13.
Campaign 16V698000 on NHTSA.gov
Latches/locks/linkages, doors, latchSep 6, 2016
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2012-2015 Ford Focus, 2013-2015 Ford Escape and Ford C-MAX, 2015 Lincoln MKC and Ford Mustang, and 2014-2016 Ford Transit Connect vehicles. A component within the door latches may break, preventing the doors from latching and/or leading the driver or a passenger to believe a door is securely closed when, in fact, it is not.
A door that is not securely latched could open while the vehicle is in motion, increasing the risk of injury to a vehicle occupant.
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the door latches with an improved part, free of charge. The recall began on January 27, 2017. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 16S30.
Campaign 16V643000 on NHTSA.gov
Electrical system, wiringDec 2, 2015
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2013 Escape vehicles manufactured January 11, 2012, to April 1, 2013, and 2013-2014 Focus ST vehicles manufactured May 03, 2012, to October 14, 2013. Insufficient compression in the engine wiring harness splices to the Manifold Absolute Pressure (MAP) sensor may provide incorrect signals to the powertrain control module (PCM).
The incorrect signals could cause the vehicle to hesitate or the engine to stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the current crimped splices with new splices, free of charge. The recall began on January 7, 2016. Owners may contact Ford customer service 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 14S17-S1.
Campaign 15V813000 on NHTSA.gov
Electrical system, wiringAug 11, 2014
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Escape vehicles manufactured October 5, 2011, to April 1, 2013, and equipped with 2.0 liter engines and Focus ST vehicles manufactured February 14, 2012, to October 14, 2013, and equipped with 2.0 liter engines. Insufficient compression in the engine wiring harness splices to the Manifold Absolute Pressure (MAP) sensor may provide incorrect signals to the powertrain control module (PCM).
The incorrect signals could cause the vehicle to hesitate or the engine to stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the current crimped splices with new splices, free of charge. The recall began in October 2014. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-800-392-3673. Ford's number for this recall is 14S17.
Campaign 14V495000 on NHTSA.gov
Exterior lightingAug 1, 2013
Ford is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 Focus BEV vehicles equipped with High Intensity Discharge (HID) headlights, manufactured September 15, 2011, through May 6, 2013; and model year 2013 Focus ST vehicles equipped with High Intensity Discharge (HID) headlights, manufactured February 16, 2012, through May 7, 2013. Due to a wiring incompatability, the front side marker lamps may not function. Thus, these vehicles fail to comply to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Without the proper illumination of the side maker lamps, the vehicle may be less visible in night time conditions, increasing the risk of a crash.
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will modify the headlamp assembly wiring, free of charge. The recall began on August 16, 2013. Owners may contact the Ford customer relationship center at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's recall number is 13C04.
Campaign 13V335000 on NHTSA.gov
Latches/locks/linkagesMar 7, 2013
Ford is recalling certain model year 2013 Focus and C-Max vehicles built from November 16, 2012, through November 21, 2012; and model year 2013 Escape vehicles manufactured from November 14, 2012, through November 21, 2012. The left rear door child lock was built incorrectly. As a result, the child lock may not engage when the operator uses normal force to activate the child lock.
The operator may incorrectly believe the child lock is engaged. However, the door may be opened from the inside, increasing the risk of injury to an unrestrained child.
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the affected rear door latches, and replace them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on March 27, 2013. Owners may contact Ford Motor Company Customer Relationship Center at 1-866-436-7332.
Campaign 13V085000 on NHTSA.gov
EquipmentOct 2, 2012
This recall involves aftermarket parts sold by Yakima Products, Inc. for use on model year 2012 and 2013 Ford Focus vehicles. This recall is being conducted by Yakima, not by Ford. Certain combined Q-Tower and Q128 Clip rooftop rack systems, part numbers 8000124 and 8000728, do not fully contact the door frame.
Without proper contact of the rooftop rack clip to the door frame, there is insufficient clamping pressure and friction. The system may slide off the vehicle when loaded with accessories, possibly becoming a road hazard to other vehicles or causing injury to pedestrians.
Yakima will notify owners, and Yakima or a Yakima dealer will refund the purchase of the Q-Tower and Q-128 Clip system. There is no replacement system available for the 2012-2013 model year Ford Focus. The safety recall began on October 15, 2012. Only vehicles equipped with the vehicle rack system are affected. This recall is being conducted by Yakima, not Ford. Owners may contact Yakima at 1-888-925-4621.
Campaign 12E035000 on NHTSA.gov
Representative owner complaints: power train
1,102 reports, newest first. Show all
Power train, Aug 7, 2018
THIS CAR HAS A FAULTY POWERSHIFT TRANSMISSION. IT HAS BEEN "FIXED" UNDER THE RECALL 4 TIMES AND NOW NEEDS TO HAVE THE CLUTCH ASSEMBLY REPAIRED OR REPLACED. FORD HAS 2 DIFFERENT EXTENDED WARRANTY CATEGORIES FOR THIS PROBLEM. ONE THAT COVERS THE ENTIRE TRANSMISSION AND ONE THAT COVERS JUST THE TRANSMISSION CONTROL MODULE. THEY ARBITRARILY ONLY COVERED OUR CAR FOR THE TRANSMISSION CONTROL MODULE, DESPITE HAVING WORK DONE ON THE ENTIRE TRANSMISSION
Power train, Engine, Aug 3, 2018
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD FOCUS. WHILE ACCELERATING FROM THE IDLE POSITION, THE VEHICLE HESITATED AND LOST POWER WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO SUBURBAN FORD OF STERLING HEIGHTS (40333 VAN DYKE AVE., STERLING HEIGHTS, MI 48313, 586-434-0943) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE CLUTCH AND SEAL NEEDED TO BE REPLACED, AND THE VEHICLE NEEDED TO BE REPROGRAMMED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED; HOWEVER, THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 64,000.
Power train, Jul 30, 2018
1FADP3N29D[XXX] FORS FOCUS 2013 HATCHBACK TITANIUM HAS PROBLEMS WITH THE TCM TRANSMISSION MODULATOR. THIS CAR HAS BEEN BABIED AND HAS IN MY OPINION A FACTORY DEFECT WITH THE TRANSMISSION. [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).' *PM
Power train, Jul 25, 2018
FORD MOTOR COMPANY / BRIGHTON FORD, REFUSING TO COVER VEHICLE REPAIR EVEN THOUGH CAR FALLS WITHIN ALL PARAMETERS AND EXHIBITS NOT ONLY ONE, BUT BOTH CONDITIONS COVERED UNDER TWO SEPARATE PROGRAMS AT FORD, (14MO1 ? TRANSMISSION CLUTCH SHUTTER) AND (14MO2 TRANSMISSION ENGAGEMENT OR LOSS OF POWER) WITH ALL SYMPTOMS PRESENT. EARLY IN JUNE, MY 2013 FORD FOCUS (VIN- [XXX]) BEGAN EXPERIENCING A PERIODIC SHUTTER WHILE DRIVING. ISSUE PROGRESSIVELY GOT WORSE. SOME DRIVING TIMES NO ISSUES NOTICEABLE, OTHER DRIVING TIMES SHUTTER APPARENT. AS TIME WENT BY, THE PROBLEM PROGRESSED INTO A GRINDING NOISE WHILE IT WAS SHIFTING INTO DIFFERENT GEARS. IN LATE JUNE I ATTEMPTED TO MAKE AN APPOINTMENT AT MY LOCAL DEALERSHIP (BRIGHTON FORD) TO HAVE THE TRANSMISSION LOOKED AT, SCHEDULED FIRST AVAILABLE APPOINTMENT AT BRIGHTON FORD MONDAY, JULY 16TH. WHILE ON THE FREEWAY DRIVING HOME FROM WORK SUNDAY JULY 15TH THE CAR BEGAN TO LOSE POWER WHILE TRYING TO SHIFT GEARS. AFTER A SHORT PERIOD, THE TRANSMISSION FAULT SERVICE NOW LIGHT APPEARED, AND CAR STAYED IN WHAT SEEMED TO BE A SLUGGISH MODE. I WAS ABLE TO DRIVE IT UNDER THAT CONDITION DIRECTLY TO THE DEALERSHIP TO LEAVE IT AT THE OVERNIGHT DROP LOCATION TO BE LOOKED AT DURING MY SCHEDULED APPOINTMENT THE FOLLOWING MORNING. DID RECEIVE A CALL FROM SERVICE ADVISOR [XXX] MONDAY 7/16 ADVISING THAT WITHOUT ACTUALLY TEARING THE TRANSMISSION APART TO DETERMINE THE CAUSE, BEING UNABLE TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE TO REPLICATE THE SHUTTER AND NO APPARENT LEAKS OR CONTAMINATION THIS ISSUE WOULD NOT BE COVERED UNDER WARRANTY. THIS PARTICULAR MODEL YEAR VEHICLE WITH THE DPS6 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION HAS TWO KNOW TRANSMISSION ISSUES: CUSTOMER SATISFACTION PROGRAM 14MO1 - TRANSMISSION CLUTCH SHUTTER / TRANSMISSION INPUT SHAFT SEAL WARRANTY EXTENSION. CUSTOMER SATISFACTION PROGRAM 14MO2, TRANSMISSION CONTROL MODULE EXTENDED WARRANTY COVERAGE. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR
Power train, Jul 10, 2018
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD FOCUS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE HESITATED WHEN THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED TO COME TO A COMPLETE STOP. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE CLUTCH WAS REPLACED FOUR TIMES IN THE PAST TWO YEARS AS WELL AS THE TRANSMISSION COMPUTER. THE VEHICLE WAS SERVICED AT SUNNYSIDE MOTOR CO. INC. (944 MAIN ST, HOLDEN, MA 01520, (508) 829-4333). THE DEALER STATED THAT THE CLUTCH WAS ON AN EXTENDED WARRANTY; HOWEVER, THERE WERE LIMITS ON WHETHER IT WOULD BE REPLACED BASED ON RPMS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT A DIAGNOSTIC APPOINTMENT WAS SCHEDULED WITH THE DEALER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 47,000.
Steering, Power train, Electrical system, Jul 7, 2018
THE FIRST PROBLEM WAS WITH THE TRANSMISSION, FORD EXTENDED THE WARRANTY TO COVER WHATEVER THE PART WAS OUT TO 150K MILES. THE SECOND PROBLEM WAS THE RADIO/SYNC SYSTEM QUIT WORKING. AND AS OF TODAY JULY 7 A STEERING ASSIST FAULT WARNING IS COMING UP ON THE DASH. I DID SOME RESEARCH AND THE PROBLEM DOES NOT APPEAR TO BE AN ISOLATED INCIDENT. THE STEERING ASSIST FAULT WARNING COMES ON WHEN YOU START THE VEHICLE, WE HAVE NOT SEEN IT HAPPEN WHILE IN MOTION.
Power train, Jul 7, 2018
FEELS LIKE THE TRANSMISSION SLIPS. GOING UPHILL ON A HIGHWAY A SPEED OF APPROX. 35 MPG, (NORMAL SPEED FOR AREA I WAS IN), HAD A HESITATION FELT LIKE I WAS LOSING ACCELERATION. ONCE UPHILL, PULLED INTO A DRIVEWAY AND PUT IN REVERSE TO TURN AROUND, CAR WOULD NOT GO REVERSE, WOULD GO FORWARD, INTO PARK AND NEUTRAL, BUT NOT REVERSE. SHUT OFF ALL ACCESSORIES (A/C, RADIO ETC.) PUT IN PARK AND TURNED CAR OFF. WAITED 5 MINUTES AND TURNED CAR BACK ON AND REVERSE WORKED. I HAVE FELT A SLIP AS SUCH ONLY ON A COUPLE OF OCCASIONS AND CAR CORRECTED ITSELF, BUT THIS TIME IT DID NOT, UNTIL I SHUT THE CAR OFF ALL THE WAY.
Power train, Other or unspecified, Engine, Jun 30, 2018
TRANSMISSION SHUDDER THEN DRIVING ON HIGHWAY LOW OIL LIGHT CAME ON RANDOMLY HAPPENED BEFORE TOOK TO SHOP AND SAID THE REAR MAIN SEAL WENT OUT WHICH CAUSED OIL TO LEAK INTO TRANSMISSION AND MAKING THE CLUTCH SLIP
Power train, Vehicle speed control, Jun 21, 2018
STARTING FEBRUARY 2018 THE CAR WAS JERKING AND IT HAD TURNED OFF ON ME WHILE ON THE HIGHWAY 3 TIMES. I HAVE CHANGED OXYGEN SENSORS AND PURGE VALVE (I HAVE RECEIPTS) AND IT HAD INITIALLY HELPED. AS OF JUNE 2, 2018, IT IS JERKING AND TURNING OFF AGAIN AND THROWING CHECK ENGINE CODE P0805 AND P080A. THE SYSTEM FROM CAR NOTIFIED ME THAT THE TRANSMISSION WAS HOT AND NEEDED TO BE TURNED OFF. FROM JUNE 2, 2018 I HAVE NOT DRIVEN THE CAR.
Power train, Jun 12, 2018
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD FOCUS. WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE GEAR INADVERTENTLY SHIFTED TO ANOTHER GEAR WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE JERKED AND SHIFTED TO VARIOUS RATES OF SPEED WHEN THE FAILURE OCCURRED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO SALE FORD (1145 US-258, KINSTON, NC 28504, (252) 522-3673) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE CLUTCH NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 62,000. *TT VEHICLE PURCHASE DATE SHOULD BE ON OR BEFORE INCIDENT DATE UPDATED 9/25/18*JB
Power train, Engine, Jun 11, 2018
I UNDERSTAND THAT THERE IS A POWERSHIFT RECALL ON ALL 2013 FORD FOCUS CARS WITH AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. MY CAR FALLS UNDER THAT RECALL AND I WANT THIS TAKEN CARE OF . I PLAN ON RETAINING AN ATTORNEY SO I CAN GET SOMETHING DONE ABOUT THE FACT THAT I AM DRIVING AND PAYING ON A DEFECTIVE CAR. I WAS DRIVING DOWN A STEEP HILL AND A WARNING ABOUT MY TRANSMISSION RUNNING HOT CAME ON, I HAD JUST CALLED MY MECHANIC TO CHECK WHY MY ENGINE LIGHT HAD COME ON, AND HAD TO GET THE CAR TOWED TO THE SHOP. HE CHECKED AND TOLD ME THAT IT WAS DUE TO THE POWERSHIFT RECALL, AND THAT FORD PLANT SHOULD MAKE THE NECESSARY REPAIRS, THEY WILL ALSO CLAIM THAT IN COURT IF NECESSARY.
Power train, Jun 2, 2018
CAR IS BACK IN THE SHOP AGAIN FOR SHUDDER BAD AT TAKE OFF TURNING INTO TRAFFIC. FORD IS TELLING ME SHUDDER AND JERKING IS WITHIN NORMAL AND ACCEPTABLE RANGE. I DON'T KNOW HOW THIS SHUDDER IS ACCEPTABLE. I'VE HAD THE CLUTCHES REPLACED SEVERAL TIMES AND THE CAR IS SUPPOSE TO HAVE THE UPDATE CLUTCHES BUT HERE WE ARE AGAIN WITH ISSUES. THE CAR CLUNKED AND JERKED OUT OF GEAR GOING 65 DOWN THE INTERSTATE AT ONE POINT AND WOULDN'T DO ANYTHING LUCKILY NO ONE WAS BEHIND ME AND I WAS ABLE TO COME TO A STOP OFF THE ROAD AND GET A TOW. THIS CAR HAS HAD WAY TOO MANY TRANSMISSION ISSUES AND MAKES ME SCARED TO DRIVE YET I'M STILL MAKING PAYMENTS ON THIS CAR BECAUSE I CAN'T GET OUT OF LOAN DO TO THE RESALE VALUE DROPPING DUE TO THIS TRANSMISSION. THIS CAR DOES NOT FEEL SAFE AND UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES SHOULD THE SHUDDER, JERKING, AND DELAYED REACTIONS BE CONSIDERED NORMAL AND SAFE.
Power train, Electrical system, Engine, May 17, 2018
THE CAR IS STALLING WHEN ACCELERATING WHICH SEEMS TO BE A COMMON COMPLAINT FROM THIS YEAR FOCUS OWNERS. I TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A TRANSMISSION SHOP BUT THEY TOO WERE UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE. SOME OF THE READING IS SHOWING THERE IS AN ELECTRICAL CONNECTION ISSUE WHICH IS CAUSING THIS.
Power train, Mar 21, 2018
WHILE TAKING OFF FROM STOP LIGHTS IN THE CAR SHIFTS FROM FIRST GEAR INTO SECOND GEAR I GET A BUNNY HOP VIBRATION OUT OF THE FRONT END OF MY CAR SERVICE AT THE FORD DEALER TELLS ME THAT THERE IS NOTHING WRONG WITH MY VEHICLE BUT YET MY VEHICLE KEEPS DOING THIS I WANT TO KNOW IF THERE MIGHT BE A RECALL ON THE TRANSMISSION OF THIS VEHICLE IT STATES THAT THERE IS NOT BUT I BELIEVE THAT THERE IS A PROBLEM WITH FORD'S TRANSMISSIONS ON SEVERAL DIFFERENT VEHICLES
Power train, Mar 15, 2018
WHEN THE CAR STARTS MOVING FROM A STOP, THE TRANSMISSION IS SLIPPING CAUSING A LOSS IN MOMENTUM. THIS HAPPENS IN THE FIRST TWO GEARS.
Power train, Mar 7, 2018
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD FOCUS. WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, THE VEHICLE INDEPENDENTLY SHIFTED INTO NEUTRAL AND THE TRANSMISSION WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC, BUT WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. A LOCAL DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND ADVISED THE CONTACT TO TAKE THE VEHICLE TO A LOCAL DEALER. THE VIN WAS UNKNOWN. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 115,600.
Steering, Power train, Feb 26, 2018
CAR STARTED SHIFTING FUNNY SO I TOOK IT TO THE FORD DEALER THEY SAID SOMETHING ELECTRONIC ON THE TRANSMISSION NEEDED CHANGED SO THEY DID SOMETHING DID NOT CHARGE ME FOR ANYTHING BUT IT'S STILL SHIFTS DIFFERENTLY THEY SAID IT HAD TO GET USED TO THE WAY I WAS DRIVING ONE MONTH LATER MY STEERING UNIT WENT OUT I TOOK IT TO THE FORD DEALER THEY PUT IT ON THE MACHINE THE THE PERSON I TALK TO ON THE PHONE SAID IT NEEDED A WHOLE NEW STEERING COLUMN AND IT WAS $2,100 AND AT THAT TIME THEY WOULD READJUST THE MODULE ON THE STEERING FOR FREE I SAID NO I DID NOT HAVE $2,100 SO I HAD TO PAY THE $99 TO HAVE IT PUT ON THE MACHINE AND WHEN I GOT THE PAPERWORK IT SAID NOTHING ABOUT A STEERING COLUMN IT ONLY SAID I DECLINED MODULE PROGRAMMING AND THAT COST WAS $125 HAD I PAID THE 125 I WOULD NOT HAVE PAID THAT HAD TO PAY THE 99 DOLLARS BUT THERE IS NOTHING ON HERE ABOUT A STEERING COLUMN I DO KNOW THIS IS DIFFICULT FOR ME TO PROVE WHAT HE SAID TO ME BUT THERE IS NOTHING ON THIS PAPER SAYING ANYTHING ABOUT A STEERING COLUMN I DO FEEL THAT THIS WAS A GIMMICK ON THIS MODEL BECAUSE THEY HAVE HAD SO MANY PROBLEMS MY TRANSMISSION IS STILL SHIFTING FUNNY
Power train, Vehicle speed control, Feb 15, 2018
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD FOCUS. WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS APPLIED, BUT THE VEHICLE FAILED TO RESPOND WITHOUT WARNING. ADDITIONALLY, THE VEHICLE HESITATED, JERKED, AND SHOOK. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE LOCAL DEALER (COCONUT POINT FORD, 22400 S TAMIAMI TRL, ESTERO, FL 33928) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE TRANSMISSION, CLUTCH, AND CONTROL MODULE NEEDED TO BE REPAIRED. ADDITIONALLY, A SOFTWARE REFLASH WAS NEEDED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED AND REFERRED THE CONTACT BACK TO THE LOCAL DEALER. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED OF THE BUY BACK PROGRAM. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 24,000.
Power train, Vehicle speed control, Engine, Feb 6, 2018
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD FOCUS. ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS, WHILE DRIVING AT UNDISCLOSED SPEEDS, THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED, BUT THE VEHICLE FAILED TO RESPOND. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE VIBRATED ABNORMALLY AND THE PASSENGER SIDE MOTOR MOUNT WAS REPLACED SEVERAL MONTHS AGO, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO BUTCH OSTALET FORD LINCOLN (9274 US 49, GULFPORT, MS 39503, (228) 863-5525) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE CLUTCH WAS SLIPPING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THE WARRANTY PERIOD HAD EXPIRED AND NO ADDITIONAL ASSISTANCE WOULD BE PROVIDED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 70,000.
Power train, Electrical system, Jan 18, 2018
RIGHT NOW, FORD IS REBUILDING THE HYBRID TRANSITION FOR MY 2013 FORD FOCUS FOR AT LEAST THE 4TH OR 5TH TIME. THERE HAVE BEEN SO MANY PROBLEMS WITH THIS MODEL, SO MANY COMPLETE SHUT DOWNS (SOMETIMES AS I AM GETTING ON THE HIGHWAY) AND SO MANY SERVICE APPOINTMENTS THAT IT'S ASTONISHING THERE ARE NO OFFICIAL RECALLS ON THE BOOKS. I WOULD ABSOLUTELY NEVER CONSIDER BUYING ANOTHER FORD UNTIL THEY MAKE THIS SITUATION RIGHT.
Power train, Jan 13, 2018
TRANSMISSION FAILURE. CAR WAS STOPPED IN A PARKING LOT AND HILL ASSIST LIGHT CAME ON, WARNING ON INFO CENTER SCREEN SAYING HILL ASSIST UNAVAILABLE. WHEN TRYING TO MOVE FORWARD CAR REVED LIKE IT WAS IN NEUTRAL, INFO CENTER SHOWING "D". MOVED SHIFT LEVER TO PARK, NO CHANGE ON INFO SCREEN, REVERSE AND DRIVE NO CHANGE. SHUT OFF CAR AND CAR WOULD NOT START LIKE IT WAS IN GEAR. PLACED LEVER IN PARK AND REMOVED FOOT FROM BRAKE AND CAR STARTED ROLLING. MOVED CAR TO PARKING SPOT WITH LEVER IN PARK AND INFO SCREEN SHOWING DRIVE. ONLY PARKING BRAKE KEPT CAR FROM MOVING.
Power train, Jan 4, 2018
UPON TAKE OFF MY CAR HAS SHUDDERING, JERKING, AND FAILURE OF THE TRANSMISSION TO ENGAGE AT TIMES. MY CAR HAS BEEN TO MY LOCAL FORD DEALERSHIP AND NOTHING HAS BEEN DONE. MY TRANSMISSION FAULT LIGHT IS NOW OWN, AND THE SHUDDERING, JERKING, AND SLOW TRANSMISSION ENGAGEMENT IS WORSE. MY TRANSMISSION NEEDS TO BE REPLACED!
Power train, Jan 3, 2018
WHEN THE CAR SHIFTS TO FIRST GEAR THE CAR SHUDDERS, SHAKES AND JERKS AFTER CAR MOVES FROM A STATIONARY POSITION. IT HAS STOPPED WHILE PARKED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT IS ON ALL THE TIME. HAVE TAKEN TO LOCAL FORD DEALERSHIP TO BE FIXED. SAME DAY HAD TO RETURN CAR BECAUSE IT STOPPED AGAIN. SENSOR DEALING WITH TRANSMISSION WAS CHECKED AND REPLACED. STILL SAME ISSUES KEEP HAPPENING.
Power train, Dec 31, 2017
THE TRANSMISSION HAS BEEN REPAIRED TIME AND TIME WITH NO FIX. THE RECALL FIX WAS A FAILURE AS WELL. TOOK THE TRANSMISSION IN FOR REPAIR THEY STATED THAT WAS NORMAL FOR THAT TRANSMISSION. SOMETIMES IT JETS OFF THEN OTHER TIMES IT WILL NOT GO. FORD SHOULD HAVE REPLACED MY CAR OR THAT TRANSMISSION AWHILE AGO. THE CAR IS CURRENTLY GETTING WORSE.
Steering, Power train, Dec 29, 2017
(1) GOOGLE FORD TRANSMISSION SETTLEMENT. INCREDIBLY DANGEROUS PROBLEM WITH DESIGN. THAT'S THE BIGGEST PROBLEM AND ALTHOUGH I TOOK IT IN TO THE DEALER AND THEY "FIXED" IT I HAVE NO FAITH. (2) I HAD TO HAVE IT TOWED TO A DEALER THIS MORNING FOR ELECTRONIC POWER ASSIST FAILURE. LOST STEERING WHILE DRIVING. GOOGLED THAT AND FOUND OUT ABOUT THE MASSIVE PROBLEMS WITH THIS ISSUE. CONTACTED FORD AND THEY SAID VIN DOESN'T SHOW IT AS A RECALL. I'M ABSOLUTELY DISGUSTED WITH THE LEVEL OF DECEIT BY FORD.