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: other or unspecified
196 reports, newest first. Show all
Electrical system, Other or unspecified, Aug 27, 2016
I WAS TRYING TO TRADE IN MY CAR AND WHEN I CAME OUTSIDE TO START IT UP IT WOULDN'T DO ANYTHING AND THE CAR WAS TOWED TO THE NEAREST DEALERSHIP. IN ADDITION, I HAVE ALWAYS EXPERIENCED IDOLING AND JERKING WHEN TAKING OFF WHICH SEEMS LIKE TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS BECAUSE I HAVE HAD EXPERIENCE WITH THAT ISSUE. CURRENTLY STILL HAVE THE SAME ISSUES JERKING AND IDOLING WHEN TAKING OFF. WHEN MY CAR EXPERIENCED THE ELECTRIC PROBLEM WAS IN 2015 AND IT HAD ABOUT 30 TO 40,000 MILES ON IT BUT THE JERKING AND IDOLING HAVE ALWAYS OCCURRED AND I CHECKED THE RECALL BEFORE AND THEY TOLD ME THERE WASN'T A RECALL.
Other or unspecified, Aug 23, 2016
REAR DOOR LATCH AND LOCKING SYSTEM FAILS TO LATCH OR LOCK DOORS. SAFETY ISSUE AND CANNOT BE DRIVEN DUE TO DOORS NOT LATCHING SHUT REAR DOORS FLYING OPEN.
Other or unspecified, Aug 21, 2016
MOON-ROOF EXPLODED OUTWARD FROM FULLY CLOSED POSITION, TRAVELING ON I-5 N, 4:42PM SAT 8/20/16 AT DUPONT WA. GLASS EXPLODED OUTWARD AND GLASS DEBRIS WAS WITNESSED EXITING OUT AND AWAY FROM THE ROOF THROUGH THE REAR VIEW MIRROR. THERE WERE NO VEHICLES IN FRONT THAT COULD HAVE CAUSED ANY ROAD DEBRIS TO CAUSE AN IMPACT OR CHIP OR DING.
Power train, Other or unspecified, Jul 31, 2016
SINCE THE FIRST WEEK OF PURCHASE THE CAR HAS HAD TRANS FAILURE. IT HAS BEEN IN AND OUT OF THE SHOP AT LEAST 4-5 TIMES FOR REPAIRS WITH NO AVAIL.. THE TRANSMISSION SHUDDERS, MAKES LOUD GRINDING NOISES, STALLS, LOSES POWER THEN VIOLENTLY JERKS WHEN ACCELERATING. BECAUSE OF THIS MANY TIMES I HAVE NARROWLY MISSED HITTING OTHER CARS CAUSING AN ACCIDENT. I DRIVE EVERYDAY WITH FEAR AND ANXIETY, THIS CAR IS DOWNRIGHT DANGEROUS. TO TOP THINGS OFF, SUDDENLY, MY REAR DRIVERS SIDE DOOR WILL NOT STAY SHUT,. IT APPEARS THAT THE LATCH IS BROKEN EVEN THOUGH I RARELY IF AT ALL OPEN OR CLOSE THIS DOOR. THERE ARE SO MANY ISSUES WITH THIS CAR. FORD SHOULD BE ASHAMED FOR THIS ATROCITY THEY BROUGHT UPON THEIR CUSTOMERS.
Other or unspecified, Jul 29, 2016
DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR LATCH, CANNOT SHUT DOOR, HAD TO HOLD IT DRIVING TO THE DEALERSHIP. HUGE LIABILITY EXPOSURE. I UNDERSTAND THERE HAVE BEEN NUMEROUS SAFETY RECALLS, BUT WAS TOLD BY SERVICE THIS VEHICLE NOT ONE OF THEM? EXCUSE ME, THIS IS ABSOLUTELY A SAFETY ISSUE. I HAVE HAD SEVERAL VEHICLES OVER THE YEARS, AND NEVER HAD THIS PROBLEM. VEHICLE WAS BOUGHT CERTIFIED USED, WE PURCHASED BEST WARRANTY, BUT THIS AND A FEW OTHER ITEMS NOT COVER. I AM APPALLED THAT SOMETHING I CONSIDER A SAFETY ISSUE WOULD NOT BE COVERED. I WORK IN THE INSURANCE INDUSTRY AS AN ADJUSTER. THEY WANT TO CHARGE US $482.00 . . .
Other or unspecified, Jul 28, 2016
THE TRANSMISSON STUDERS, GRIND, LAGS, AND IS UNSAFE. THE CAR HAS DONE THE SENCE IVE HAD IT AND ITS BEEN TO THE SHOP AND WAS TOLD TO DRIVE IT AND IT WILL GET BETTER WITH TIME AND GUESS WHAT IT GETS WORST. HEADING TO THE DEALER TO LET THEM LOOK AT THE FORD FOCUS AGAIN WEDNESDAY. I ALREADY KNOW WHAT IM GOING TO BE TOLD ABOUT THE TRANSMISSION BUT I CANT HELP BUT THING HOW CAN FORD GET AWAY WITH SELLING A AUTOMOBILE TO THE PUBLIC THAT HAS ALL OF THE ISSUES THAT ARE UNSAFE AND CAN GET PEOPLE THAT ARE OR WHERE FORD LOVERS HURT OR EVEN WORST KILLED. FORD SHOULD ATLEAST DO A BUY BACK FOR A POOR PRODUCT LIKE SOME OF THERE COMPETITORS HAVE.
Vehicle speed control, Other or unspecified, Engine, Jul 27, 2016
WHEN ACCELERATING FROM FIRST TO SECOND GEAR THE CAR WILL SHUDDER LIKE IT WANTS TO STALL. IT SEEMS TO HAPPEN THE MOST WHEN THERE IS ANY KIND OF EXTRA WEIGHT IN THE CAR, WHEN ACCELERATING FROM A STOP, AND WHEN GOING UPHILL. IT WILL BE FINE FOR A WHILE THEN ALL OF A SUDDEN IT WILL DO THIS EVERY TIME I TRY TO ACCELERATE. THE CAR ONLY HAS 52,000 MILES ON IT AND DEFINITELY SHOULDN'T HAVE THIS KIND OF A PROBLEM
Other or unspecified, Jul 26, 2016
DRIVER SIDE DOOR LATCH BROKE AND DOOR OPENED UP WHILE DRIVING. I WAS FORCED TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE WHILE HOLDING MY DOOR SHUT AND CLUTCH SHIFTING IN ORDER TO GET IT TO THE DEALERSHIP. THE FIRST DEALERSHIP WAS UNABLE TO SERVICE IT UNTIL AUGUST 25TH 2016 (RED MCCOMBS FORD WEST). SO, I WAS FORCED TO DRIVE IT 16 MILES ON THE FREEWAY TO NORTHSIDE FORD IN SAN ANTONIO. BECAUSE IT HAS EXCEEDED THE 36K MILE WARRANTY, THE REPAIR BILL IS QUOTED AT JUST UNDER $700 BECAUSE THE "DOOR LATCH MECHANISM FAILED" AND NEEDS TO BE REPLACED. I'M BLESSED THIS DID NOT HAPPEN WHILE TURNING RIGHT OR HAD IT BEEN THE REAR PASSENGER DOOR WITH A CHILD. I'VE READ MANY REPORTS ABOUT FAILED DOOR LATCHES WITH FORD AND NOT SURE WHY THIS ISN'T BEING RECALLED AND WHY FORD ISN'T WILLING TO PUT THE SAFETY OF THEIR CUSTOMERS FIRST. NOT TO MENTION $700 TO REPLACE A FAULTY DOOR LATCH WHICH PUT ME AT RISK FOR A MAJOR INJURY. I HOPE NO ONE IS SERIOUSLY INJURED UNTIL A RECALL IS FINALLY HONORED. I FEEL LIKE A GRAVE INJUSTICE HAS OCCURRED WITH FORD'S UNWILLINGNESS TO PUT MYSELF AND OTHERS' SAFETY FIRST. THE VEHICLE IS CURRENTLY AT THE SHOP WAITING ON PARTS AND THEM TO BE INSTALLED. I WILL HAVE A STATEMENT ONCE I RETRIEVE MY CAR.
Other or unspecified, Jul 12, 2016
2013 FORD FOCUS LEFT REAR PASSENGER DOOR OPENED SUDDENLY DURING DRIVE. WILL NOT STAY SHUT AND IS IN OPEN UNLOCKED POSITION. MAY BE RELATED TO CHILD SAFETY LOCK MECHANISM, AS A CHILD IS OFTEN IN BACKSEAT. CURRENTLY TIED SHUT SO NOT TO OPEN. SIMILAR CARS ARE UNDER CURRENT RECALL FOR SIMILAR ISSUE. ALSO, DEALERSHIP DENIED FIXING PROBLEM ISSUE, PER FORD.
Other or unspecified, Jul 11, 2016
I RETURNED HOME FROM WORK AND PARKED IN MY DRIVEWAY. I EXITED THE VEHICLE AND ATTEMPTED TO CLOSE THE DRIVERS DOOR. IT WOULD NOT STAY SHUT, I EXAMINED THE DOOR TO LOOK FOR AN OBSTRUCTION AND FOUND NONE. THE DOOR LATCH WOULD NOT ENGAGE TO KEEP THE DOOR SHUT. I TIED A ROPE BETWEEN THE TWO FRONT DOOR HANDLES SO I COULD DRIVE THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALERSHIP TO CHECK ON GETTING IT REPAIRED UNDER MY EXTENDED WARRANTY. THE SERVICE WRITER TOLD ME THAT HE'S SEEN PLENTY OF THESE INSTANCES OF THE DOOR LATCH BREAKING AND NOT STAYING CLOSED AND THAT IT IS NOT COVERED UNDER THE EXTENDED WARRANTY. I WAS TOLD IT WOULD COST AROUND $500 TO FIX. I ASKED IF THEY HAVE UPGRADED OR REDESIGNED THE PART BECAUSE OF ALL OF THE ISSUES HE SAID PEOPLE ARE HAVING WITH THE DOOR LATCHES AND HE TOLD ME THAT THE PART NUMBER HAS NOT CHANGED SO IT IS PROBABLY THE SAME.
Other or unspecified, Jul 9, 2016
AFTER 57,000 MILES THE CLUTCH PEDAL ASSEMBLY FAILED ON MY 2013 FORD FOCUS ST. THE ACTUATOR ROD IS PLASTIC AND IT JUST SNAPPED OFF. THE FACTORY REPLACEMENT PART HAS A METAL ACTUATOR ROD, SO THE COMPANY MUST KNOW THAT THE ORIGINAL PART WAS DEFECTIVE. I COULD PICTURE THIS CAUSING A CRASH WHEN THE CLUTCH DOESN'T OPERATE PROPERLY. FORD SAYS THAT THERE IS NO RECALL ON IT AT THIS TIME. SEEMS LIKE A PRETTY SERIOUS DESIGN FLAW TO ME. WITH LABOR AND PARTS IT COST OVER $300 TO REPAIR. I HAVE THE DEFECTIVE PART AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTION.
Other or unspecified, Jul 7, 2016
I WAS TAKING A TURN IN MY FORD FOCUS ABOUT 35 MPH IN A RESIDENTIAL AREA AND THE DOOR FLEW OPEN. I PULLED OVER TO MAKE SURE THERE WAS NOTHING IN THE DOOR TO PREVENT IT FORM STAYING CLOSED, I FOUND NOTHING. I STARTED TO DRIVE AGAIN AND HAD TO DRIVE HOLDING MY PASSENGER DOOR CLOSED. I BROUGHT IT IMMEDIATELY TO MY LOCAL FORD DEALERSHIP AND WAS CHARGED REPAIR FOR THE DOOR LATCH THROUGH MY EXTENDED WARRANTY.
Other or unspecified, Jul 5, 2016
I PURCHASED THIS CAR SEPTMEBER OF 2015 WITH 39,000 MILES, JUST ABOUT TWO WEEKS AGO THIS CAR HAS BEEN ACTING CRAZY AND IT'S DANGEROUS. WHEN I SEEMED TO TURN IT ON AND PUT IT IN REVERSE IT DOES NOT WANT TO GO JUST STAY STUCK. SO THEN I TURN IT OFF TO RESTART EVERYTHING AND IT DOES NOT WANT TO TURN ON. OR SOMETIMES IT'LL GO REVERSE BUT THEN I SHIFT IT TO DRIVE AND IT STAYS STUCK ON DRIVE. OR SOMETIMES AS I'M DRIVING IN THE HIGHWAY THE GEARS START TO SLOW DOWN ON ME. THIS IS SUCH A HORRIBLE EXPERIENCE AND I KNOW IT'S A RECALL ON MY CAR SO I HAVE AN APPOINTMENT JULY 6TH TO GET IT CHECKED I HOPE THEY CAN GET IT FIXED.
Other or unspecified, Jul 2, 2016
WHILE DRIVING AND MAKING A LEFT TURN THE DRIVERS DOOR OPENED. MY SON TRIED TO RE-SHUT THE DOOR AND IT WOULD NOT SECURE.
Structure, Other or unspecified, Jun 27, 2016
DRIVERS SIDE REAR DOOR SUDDENLY OPENED WHILE DRIVING AND NOW WILL NOT LATCH. GRAND DAUGHTERS CAR SET FLEW OUT OF CAR - LUCKILY SHE WAS NOT IN IT. APPARENTLY THE IS A COMMON PROBLEM AND SO FAR NO RECALL FORD HAS OTHER MODELS WHICH USE TEH SAME PART NUMBER THAT HAVE A RECALL IF THOSE EXACT PARTS ARE COVERED WHY NOT THESE?
Other or unspecified, Jun 27, 2016
FRONT DRIVER SIDE DOOR OPENED WHILE DRIVING ON RESIDENTIAL STREET. "DOOR AJAR" ERROR MESSAGE DISPLAYED ON INSTRUMENT PANEL. DOOR WOULD NOT LATCH SHUT AFTER TRYING TO CLOSE IT.
Power train, Other or unspecified, Jun 24, 2016
TRANSMISSION/CLUTCH PROBLEM. CONSISTENTLY GRINDS, LUNGES FORWARD, SPUTTERS WHEN TAKING OFF, TURNING & SLOWING DOWN. IT FEELS LIKE THE CAR IS GOING TO STALL OUT. WORST WHEN IT IS HOT OUTSIDE. HAVE BEEN BACK TO THE DEALER 3 TIMES FOR THE SAME PROBLEM! I HAVE READ THE NUMEROUS COMPLAINTS ABOUT THIS VEHICLE AND IT SEEMS THAT I AM NOT THE ONLY ONE THAT THIS PROBLEM IS HAPPENING TO . IT ALL STARTED 6 MONTHS AFTER I BOUGHT THE VEHICLE 4/2013.
Other or unspecified, Jun 6, 2016
DRIVERS SIDE DOOR LATCH DID NOT LATCH WHEN I GOT IN THE CAR. I TOOK MY VEHICLE TO SANTAN FORD IN GILBERT AZ. THEY CHARGED ME $618.37 TO REPAIR THE CAR. I DON'T UNDERSTAND WHY THIS IS NOT ON A RECALL AS OTHER FORD VEHICLES ARE BEING RECALLED. THE CAR HAS 42K MILES.
Other or unspecified, Jun 6, 2016
ON 6/2/16 I WAS DRIVING DOWN A CITY STREET IN MY 2013 FORD FOCUS AND THE DRIVERS DOOR FLEW OPEN. AFTER BEING INSPECTED IT WAS OBVIOUS THAT THE DOOR LATCH HAD BROKEN. I FEEL THAT THIS IS A HUGE ISSUE AND IS VERY DANGEROUS. I HAVE HEARD FROM MULTIPLE OTHERS THAT THIS HAS HAPPENED TO THEM AS WELL
Structure, Other or unspecified, May 23, 2016
DRIVERS DOOR LATCH JUST STOPPED WORKING. THE DOOR WILL NOT STAY CLOSED AND FORD SAID THEY DO NOT HAVE A RECALL AT THIS TIME. IT IS AN ESTIMATED $700 FOR THE REPAIRS WHICH I FEEL IS OUTRAGEOUS SINCE THE CAR IS ONLY 3 YEARS OLD. OBVIOUSLY THERE ARE MULTIPLE OWNERS WITH THE SAME ISSUE.
Structure, Other or unspecified, May 17, 2016
RIGHT DRIVERS SIDE DOOR LATCH DOESN'T STAY LATCHED ANYMORE. THIS IS SIMILAR TO THE NUMEROUS COMPLAINTS ASSOCIATED WITH THIS TYPE OF VEHICLE. THIS IS CLEARLY UNASAFE AND NEEDS TO BE RECALLED AS THIS IS NOT A NORMAL WEAR AND TEAR PART.
Other or unspecified, May 12, 2016
TRANSMISSION MOUNTS AND PASSENGER SIDE MOUNT NEED TO BE REPLACED,CAR IS JERKING WHILE DRIVING ESPECIALLY WHEN YOU HIT THE GAS PEDAL TO PICK UP A LIITLE MORE SPEED.
Electrical system, Other or unspecified, May 3, 2016
TAKATA RECALL PURCHASED CAR TOOK TO DEALER A WEEK AFTER BECAUSE THE GEAR SHIFT WAS MAKING LOUD NOISE UPON REVERSE IN DRIVEWAY TWO WEEKS LATER I HEAD A LOUD POP AND IT BROKE ACCORDING TO THE DEALERSHIP THEY DID NOT FIX IT NOW MY LIGHTS WON'T TURN OFF IT SAYS MY TRUNK IS OPEN WHILE IT'S CLOSED AND MY DRIVER DOOR WILL NOT LOCK OR STAY CLOSED AND THE CAR MAKES NOISES AS IF THE KEY IS IN THE IGNITION AND IT'S NOT MY DOOR WILL NOT LOCK AND MY TRUNK WILL NOT OPEN WITH THE KEY.
Power train, Electrical system, Other or unspecified, Apr 29, 2016
NEW DEALER MAINTAINED 2013 FOCUS TITANIUM FOCUS 6 MONTHS OLD ABOUT 18000 MILES HAD BAD WHEEL BEARING ON THE DRIVERS SIDE, AT 46000 TRANSMISSION WAS OVERHAULED DUE TO POOR SHIFTING,AT120000 CATALYTIC CONVERTER FAILED,AT136000 CAR DIED DUE TO BAD WIRING HARNESS AND FRIED SEVERAL SENSORS, AT 143000 TRANSMISSION CONTROL MODULE FAILED, AT 144000 THE TRANSMISSION MODULE FAILED AGAIN ON A 3 YEAR OLD CAR.
Other or unspecified, Apr 20, 2016
THE CLUTCH ON THE CAR IS VERY JERKY AND DELAYED ACCELERATION. SEEMS AS IF THE CLUTCH IS SLIPPING WHEN ACCELERATING THE CAR. I HAVE TAKEN THE CAR INTO FORD DEALERSHIP AND THEY SAID THEY REPLACED THE CLUTCH...BUT I'M STILL HAVING THE EXACT SAME PROBLEM WITH THIS "NEW" CLUTCH.