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
2,112 reports, newest first.
Power train, May 8, 2019
IM HAVING PROBLEMS WITH MY CAR'S TRANSMISION. I BOUGHT IT WHEN IT HAD 53K MILES ON IT, NOW IT HAS 69K. THE PROBLEM HAS BEEN THERE SINCE I PURCHASED IT. THE CAR HESITATES WHEN SHIFTING THROUGH GEARS, THE ENGINE REVVS UP BUT THE TRANSMISION WILL NOT RESPOND AS NORMAL, IT SLIPS/HESITATES. WHILE DRIVING ON HIGHWAYS IT SOMETIMES DISPLAYS A WARNING SAYING "TRANSMISION OVERHEATING PULL OVER AND TURN ENGINE OFF". I BELIEVE THIS IS A MAJOR SAFETY ISSUE. I SPOKE WITH FORD DEALERSHIP AND THEY SAID THE WARRANTY DOES NOT COVER THIS. THEY ARE INSTRUCTING TO REPLACE THE CLUCTH.
Other or unspecified, May 8, 2019
THE CAR TENDS TO SHUDDER AS IT ACCELERATES, SOMETIMES MORE, SOMETIMES LESS. THERE WAS A RECALL ISSUED ABOUT 6 MONTHS AGO FOR THE CAR WHICH MIGHT BE RELATED TO THIS (NHTSA RECALL NUMBER 18V735), BUT THERE IS STILL NO AVAILABLE REMEDY FOR THE PROBLEM, WHICH SEEMS LIKE A PROBLEM IN ITSELF.
Steering, May 7, 2019, crash
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD FOCUS. WHILE MAKING A LEFT TURN, THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED WITHOUT WARNING AND BECAME DIFFICULT TO TURN. AS A RESULT, THE CONTACT CRASHED INTO A MEDIAN. THERE WERE NO INJURIES. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE HOME AS THE POWER STEERING AND OIL WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC, BUT WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 120,000.
Structure, May 7, 2019
I RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE IN THE MAIL , NOTICE# 16S30/NHTSA RECALL 16V-643 MAY, 2017 AND IN DOING SO I NOTIFIED THE VICKSBURG FORD DEALERSHIP HERE AND SCHEDULED A APPOINTMENT TO HAVE MY VEHICLE CHECKED, AND THE PART MADE IT HERE TUESDAY 5/30/17) AND IT WAS REPAIRED I WAS TOLD. NOW YESTERDAY AS I TRIED TO CLOSE MY DOOR IT WOULD NOT LATCH SO I TOOK IT BACK TO THE FORD CO TO HAVE IT CHECKED AGAIN TO SEE WHAT THE PROBLEM WAS. I WAS TOLD THAT THERE IS NO RECALL EXISTS. OF COURSE NOT IT WAS IN 2017 THAT I CAME OUT AND IT WAS SUPPOSE TO HAVE BEEN REPAIRED, BUT THE PROBLEM IS IT HAS HAPPENED NOW. WHEN I TOOK MY CAR OUT THERE AT THE TIME I WAS ONLY FOLLOWING WHAT I WAS INSTRUCTED TO DO, NOW THE WANT ME TO PAY FOR IT BECAUSE THE SERVICEMAN TOLD ME , HE DID NOT THINK FORD WOULD PAY FOR IT BECAUSE IT IS NOT ON NOTICE AT THIS TIME. THEY WANT ME TO PAY $197.50 PLUS TAX AND $110.00 LABOR CHARGE. I DONOT FEEL THAT THIS IS RIGHT, BECAUSE THEY WAS PAID FOR DOING THE JOB IN MAY, 2017 EVENTHOUGH AT THE TIME I WAS NOT EXPERIENCING THE PROBLEM AT THE TIME, AND IT IS HAPENING NOW THEY NEED TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM. I CANNOT RIDE AROUND WITH A DOOR THE IS NOT SHUT PROPERLY. NOW I AM STILL TRYING TO FIND MY RECEIPT FOR THE REPAIR, AND THEY DO HAVE A RECORD OF IT BECAUSE THE SECRETARY TOOK A FORLDER WITH THE SERVICE TICKET BACK IN THE BACK TO THE SERVICEMAN BUT HE ACTED LIKE THAT WAS NOT THE RECALL TICKET. I AM GOING TO CONTINUE TO LOOK FOR MY RECEIPT BUT IN THE MEANTIME I NEED TO GET THIS PROBLEM FIXED. I DONOT FEEL THAT THEY NEEDS TO BE PAID TWICE WHEN THE PROBLEM IS OBVIOUS TODAY. IT WAS A SAFETY RECALL ISSUED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FEDERAL LAW AND I AM ENTITLED TO THAT SAFEY RECALL ACT. LUCKILY I HAD JUST MADE IT TO MY HOUSE AND PARKED WHEN I NOTICED THAT THE DOOR WOULD NOT SHUT, I HAVE ONLY THE ONE VEHICLE AND IT IS DRIVEN EVERYDAY TO WORK, ERRANDS. NOT GOOD. THX YOU. .
Steering, May 6, 2019
POWER STOPPED OPERATING WHILE DRIVING. IT HAD SUDDENLY BECOME VERY DIFFICULT TO TURN THE STEERING WHEEL. THIS IS DANGEROUS ESPECIALLY FOR A SMALLER PERSON, THE STEERING WHEEL IS ALMOST IMPOSSIBLE TO TURN.
Electrical system, May 6, 2019
RADIO WILL CUT OUT AND THEN SOUND LIKE WIRES ARE SIZZLING AND WONT PLAY.THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION.AND EVEN WHEN ITS TURNED OF THE SIZZLING SOUND IS STILL THERE.
Power train, May 2, 2019
I WAS DRIVING ON A CITY WHEN I THE CAR SHIFTED GEARS. I CONTINUED TO DRIVE IT NOT THINKING ANYTHING OF IT. ONCE I CAME TO A POINT WHEN I HAD TO REVERSE, I REALIZED THAT'S MY CAR DID NOT WANT TO MOVE BACK WARDS EVEN WHEN I USED THE GAS.
Fuel/propulsion system, May 1, 2019
MY FUEL LINE AND FUEL NECK WENT OUT ON ME I WAS DRIVING AND ANOTHER PERSON WAIVED AT ME AND SAID THEY SAW SPARKS COMING FROM THE CAR I WAS IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ROAD AND THEN THE CALL STOP I WAS LOW ON GAS SO I THOUGH I RAN OUT OF GAS GOT GAS AND THE GAS RAN THROUGH TO THE GROUND I HAD NO WARNING IT JUST HAPPEN I CALLED MY MECHANIC HE WAS THE ONE THAT TOLD ME ABOUT THE FUEL LINE AND FUEL NECK HE SAID THAT WAS VERY DANGEROUS BECAUSE THE GAS WAS RUNNING OUT I JUST THANK GOD IT DID NOT BLOW UP WITH ME OR MY GRAND KIDS LOOKS AGAIN I THANK GOD MY FAMILY HAS ALWAYS BEEN A FORD FAMILY BUT I HAVE HAS SO MANY ISSUES WITH THIS CAR IM NOT A HAPPY CAMPER WITH MY FORD FOCUS BUT I CAN'T AFFORD RIGHT NOW TO GET ANOTHER VEHICLE I HAVE A LITTLE OVER A YEAR TO PAY THIS OFF I'M UNSIDE DOWN AND HAVE TO KEEP IT BUT NOT HAPPY ABOUT FORD YOU GUYS HAVE PUT OUT GREAT CARS WHAT HAPPEN TO THE 2013 FORD FOCUS SE
Electrical system, Apr 27, 2019
MY STEREO HAS DECIDED TO TERRORIZE ME WITH LOUD POPPING, CRACKLING, AND WHITE NOISE. IN THE BEGINNING MY STEREO WOULD MAKE A LOUD POP AND THEN NOT EMIT ANY SOUND. THE DISPLAY WOULD WORK, AND I COULD CHANGE THE STATIONS, INPUTS, AND VOLUME, BUT NO NOISE WOULD COME OUT OF THE SPEAKERS. I WOULD SIMPLY TURN THE CAR OFF AND BACK ON AND THE PROBLEM WOULD BE RESOLVED. SINCE, THIS GREMLIN HAS TRANSFORMED INTO A CREATURE OFF A "PREDATOR" MOVIE. NOW WHEN I START MY CAR, THE MUSIC MAY PLAY FOR A COUPLE SECONDS AND THEN THE LOUD POPPING TAKES OVER. WHETHER THE VOLUME IS ON "1" OR "10" THE NOISE IS JUST AS LOUD AND STARTLING. I WOULD SIMPLY TURN OFF THE POWER TO THE STEREO, BUT THIS DID NOT SEEM TO ALLEVIATE ANYTHING. ALTHOUGH NOT AS CONSISTENT, THE NOISE SEEMS TO INTERMITTENTLY COME EVEN IF THE CAR IS TURNED OFF AND THE KEY NOT IN THE IGNITION. AS STATED, THIS NOISE IS VERY LOUD AND STARTLING. IT STARTLED ME ENOUGH THAT I ACCIDENTALLY JERKED THE WHEEL OUT OF REFLEX WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY YESTERDAY. MUSIC IS A LUXURY, BUT HAVING THE CRAP SCARED OUT OF YOU BY YOUR OWN CAR WHILE DRIVING IS A GIANT SAFETY ISSUE!!
Fuel system, Gasoline, Power train, Apr 19, 2019
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD FOCUS. WHILE AT A STOP LIGHT, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO COAST THE VEHICLE TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. SHE WAITED TEN MINUTES, RESTARTED THE VEHICLE, AND WAS ABLE TO DRIVE NORMALLY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE DROVE VERY SLOWLY AND FAILED TO ACCELERATE. THE CONTACT DROVE THE VEHICLE TO KIRK AUTO CO (LOCATED AT 235 STATE HWY 7 FRONTAGE RD, GRENADA, MS 38901, (888) 480-6177) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT AN UNKNOWN SWITCH FROM THE TRANSMISSION NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE FAILURE RECURRED AND THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN BACK TO THE DEALER. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE CLUTCH AND TRANSMISSION NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE VIN WAS INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 18V735000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE). THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 104,704.
Structure, Apr 18, 2019
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD FOCUS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT DRIVER'S DOOR DID NOT CLOSE AND "FRONT DRIVER'S DOOR OPEN" APPEARED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE CONTACT CALLED TOM PECK FORD OF HUNTLEY AT 847-669-6060 (LOCATED AT 13900 AUTOMALL DR, HUNTLEY, IL 60142) WHERE IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THERE WAS NO RECALL. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND REFERRED THE CONTACT TO THE DEALER. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 78,000.
Steering, Apr 16, 2019
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD FOCUS. WHILE THE CONTACT'S DAUGHTER WAS DRIVING 45 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED WITHOUT WARNING. THE DRIVER MANAGED TO STEER THE VEHICLE HOME. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 61,000.
Power train, Apr 16, 2019
COULDN'T SHIFT, SLOW SHIFTING, WON'T GO INTO GEAR, WON'T COME OUT OF GEAR. WON'T CRANK, WON'T MOVE. THIS HAPPENED OVER A PERIOD OF 4 YEARS
Steering, Apr 15, 2019
THE POWER STEERING HAS COMPLETELY FAILED. IT IS VERY DIFFICULT TO TURN THE CAR, ESPECIALLY AT LOW SPEEDS.
Power train, Apr 15, 2019
TRANSMISSION CLUTCH SHUDDERING/CHATTERING ON ACCELERATION, PRIMARILY IN 1ST AND 2ND GEAR. WORSE WHEN AMBIENT TEMP IS WARMER. SLAMS INTO GEAR, SOMETIMES BREAKING TIRES LOOSE ON PAVEMENT. ONLY OWNED THIS CAR FOR 1 WEEK. MILEAGE IN THE 70K RANGE. ESPECIALLY DANGEROUS PULLING OUT ON A TURN. CAR WILL JERK SIDEWAYS AND HESITATE, LEAVING YOU OPEN TO BEING STRUCK BY ANOTHER VEHICLE.
Power train, Apr 12, 2019
I OWNED THE CAR 3 DAYS AND THE TRANSMISSION LIGHT CAME ON. CLAIMED THE TRANSMISSION MODULE WAS REPLACED. TWO HOURS AFTER GETTING THE CAR BACK IT WOULD NOT START, ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. SEE PHOTO IT WOULD APPEAR THE OBD2 WIRES HAVE BEEN TAMPERED WITH IN AN EFFORT TO DISABLE THE LIGHT CONTINUING TO COME ON. (PICTURE ATTACHED) THE CAR IS BACK IN THE SHOP. IT HAS BEEN 2 WEEKS SINCE PURCHASE I HAVE HAD THE CAR IN MY POSSESSION FOR A TOTAL OF 3 DAYS. THE USED CAR PLACE WHERE IT WAS PURCHASED WILL NOT TAKE THE CAR BACK. THERE IS A 90 DAY WARRANTY THAT WILL RUN OUT. THE CAR IS OVER THE 100K MILE WARRANTY FOR THE DEALERSHIP TO FIX.
Other or unspecified, Apr 11, 2019
THE RADIO/SPEAKERS WILL SUDDENLY MAKE A LOUD POPPING SOUND/CRACKLING SOUND OUT OF NOWHERE. THE POPPING/CRACKLING IS OFTEN LOUD ENOUGH TO WHERE IT STARTLES THE DRIVER, WHICH IS A HUGE SAFETY ISSUE. THIS HAPPENS RANDOMLY SO THE DRIVER CANNOT BE PREPARED FOR THE LOUD, STARTLING NOISE. TSB ISSUED FOR ST MODEL BUT NOT SE. PLEASE HELP. THERE ARE HUNDREDS IF NOT THOUSANDS HAVING THIS PROBLEM! PLEASE CONSIDER A RECALL. IT IS COSTING OWNERS THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS TO "DIAGNOSE" AND SOMETIMES GET A FIX. THANK YOU.
Power train, Structure, Fuel/propulsion system, Apr 10, 2019
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD FOCUS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WATER WAS FOUND INSIDE THE VEHICLE MORE THAN ONCE AFTER IT RAINED. ALSO, THE CLUTCH VIBRATED WHEN THE GEARS WERE SHIFTED. THE FAILURE OCCURRED EVERY TIME AFTER SHIFTING OUT OF FIRST GEAR. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO STAR FORD AND LINCOLN (1101 S BRAND BLVD, GLENDALE, CA 91204, (818) 956-0977) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT A NEW CLUTCH AND FUEL TANK WERE NEEDED AND THE POWER TRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM) NEEDED REPROGRAMMING. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MECHANICS ONLY INSTALLED A NEW FUEL TANK AND REPROGRAMMED THE PCM. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURES AND DID NOT ASSIST. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 59,763. *TT*JB
Power train, Electrical system, Exterior lighting, Apr 10, 2019
THE TRANSMISSION HAS BEEN SLIPPING BADLY BUT WARRANTY IS ONLY 100K MILES AND CAR HAS 105K SO FORD DEALER SAYS I HAVE TO PAY REPAIRS. THIS IS A KNOW ISSUE. DASHBOARD DISPLAY IS DAMAGE AND SHOWS NO INFORMATION - MILLAGE - AND CAN NOT PASS EMISSION TESTING SINCE CAN NOT DETERMINE MILLAGE. DEALER WANT $800. VEHICLE JUST SHUT-OFF IN MIDDLE OF DRIVING - VERY SCARY - DISCONNECT AND CONNECT BATTERY AND WORKED BUT SCARY AND DANGEROUS. ALL THESE THREE ISSUES -TRANSMISSION, DISPLAY & SHUTTING OFF- SHOULD BE A RECALL BECAUSE CAR CAN NOT BE USE.
Steering, Apr 6, 2019
POWER STEERING FAILED WHILE VEHICLE WAS MOVING ON SURFACE ROAD MAKING IT NEARLY IMPOSSIBLE TO SAFELY STEER OUT OF TRAFFIC. FAILURE CAME ON SUDDENLY AND WITHOUT WARNING.
Power train, Apr 5, 2019
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD FOCUS. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE GEAR SLIPPED INTO NEUTRAL. THE VEHICLE SHUTTERED EXTENSIVELY AND WAS EXTREMELY DIFFICULT TO DRIVE. MANKATO FORD (1935 MADISON AVE, MANKATO, MN 56001, (507) 387-3454) DIAGNOSED AND REPLACED THE CLUTCH ASSEMBLY, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE DEALER WAS AWARE THAT THERE WAS A WARRANTY CAMPAIGN FOR THE VEHICLE AND TOOK AN EXTENDED PERIOD OF TIME TO PROVIDE THE CLUTCH ASSEMBLY. WHEN THE FAILURE RECURRED, THE MANUFACTURER TOOK A LONG TIME TO PROVIDE THE PART FOR THE POWER TRAIN CONTROL MODULE REPLACEMENT. THE WARRANTY CAMPAIGN HAD SINCE EXPIRED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE VEHICLE WAS INITIALLY SERVICED FOR THE MANUFACTURER'S POWER TRAIN RECALL CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16S30, WHICH ALSO FAILED TO PROVIDE A PERMANENT REMEDY. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND DID NOT ASSIST. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS NOT AVAILABLE.
Other or unspecified, Apr 1, 2019
MY CAR GOT ON FIRE WHILE IT'S WAS PARKED
Steering, Mar 28, 2019
COMPLETE FAILURE OF POWER STEERING MAKING CAR IMPOSSIBLE TO DRIVE. PER DEALER RACK / BOLT FAILURE. ESTIMATE TO REPAIR $2200. COULD HAVE CAUSED CAR CRASH. WHAT HAPPENED WARNING LIGHT TO PULL OVER GET SERVICE IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWED BY COMPLETE LOCKING OF STEERING. EVEN THE TOW TRUCK PERSON COULD BARELY GET ON TO TOW TRUCK BECAUSE COULD NOT MOVE POSITION OF CARE.
Fuel system, Gasoline, Power train, Engine, Mar 28, 2019
MY CURRENT PROBLEM IS AFTER FUELING UP MY CAR IT STARTS AND THEN STALLS, THEN THE NEXT RESTART IT TURNS OVER ABOUT 5 TO 10 SECONDS AND STARTS AND THEN HAS A ERRATIC IDLE AND IT MAY STALL AGAIN, OR IF I MANAGE TO TAKE OFF IT WILL RUN OK, UNLESS I HAVE TO STOP WITHIN A 100 YARDS, AND IT THEN MAY STALL AGAIN, OR HAVE A ERRATIC IDLE AROUND 2000 RPMS, THEN IDLES DOWN TO THE 750 AREA IF I'M LUCKY, ONLY AFTER FUELING UP. EVERY START AFTERWARDS STARTS AND RUNS FINE UNTIL THE NEXT GAS UP. I HAVE AN ENGINE CODE I BELIEVE THEY SAID WAS A EVAP CODE, MY FUEL TANK IS STARTING TO CONCAVE ON THE BOTTOM. I TALKED TO MY DEALERSHIP AND THEY SAID I'M NOT PART OF THE RECALL, ALTHOUGH HE SAID I FIT ALL THE PARAMETERS OF THE RECALL, BUT MY VIN NUMBER ITS IN THE SYSTEM. I'M LOOKING FOR HELP AND HOPE SOMEONE CAN CONTACT FORD ! PS THIS IS ON GOING AND VERY DANGEROUS! THANK YOU, VERY DISAPPOINTED IN FORD. PS PS THE TRANSMISSION IS ANOTHER FORTY PAGES OF INFO IF YOU EVER HAVE THE TIME TO TALK. *TR
Power train, Mar 27, 2019
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD FOCUS. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 10 MPH AND SWITCHING GEARS, THE VEHICLE SLAMMED INTO SECOND GEAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURE OCCURRED EVERYDAY FOR THE PAST MONTH WHEN SWITCHING FROM FIRST INTO SECOND GEAR. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 130,000.