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.
Engine, Fuel/propulsion system, Mar 26, 2019
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD FOCUS. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE STALLED. ALSO, THE FUEL GAUGE DID NOT FUNCTION PROPERLY AND INDICATED THAT THERE WAS FUEL IN THE VEHICLE WHEN THERE REALLY WAS NONE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO KISTLER FORD SALES INC. (5555 CENTRAL AVE, TOLEDO, OH 43615), BUT THEY WERE UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE OR REPAIR THE VEHICLE. THE FORD MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURES. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 125,000.
Fuel/propulsion system, Mar 26, 2019
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD FOCUS. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 18V735000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE). THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. MIRACLE FORD (1394 NASHVILLE PIKE, GALLATIN, TN 37066, (615) 442-8845) WAS CONTACTED AND CONFIRMED THAT THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE FOR THE RECALL REMEDY. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.
Wheels, Mar 26, 2019
MY 2013 FORD FOCUS TIRE ROD "SLIPPED OUT" AND WAS REPLACED. THE PART WAS NOT BROKEN BUT THE THREADS ON THE MALE BOLT SLIPPED OUT AND BECAME DISCONNECTED WHILE EXITING A PARKING. THE PART CAME OUT DURING THE TRANSITION FROM REVERSE TO DRIVE WHILE STOPPED AND STRAIGHTENING THE WHEEL. THE FEMALE PART ON THE TIRE ROD BECAME DISCONNECTED. I HAVE CONCERN THAT THAT IS A PART MALFUNCTION AND THIS SHOULD NOT HAPPEN. I HAVE A VIDEO OF THE PARTS AT THE TIME OF THE INCIDENT THAT SHOWS THE PART IS NOT BEEN BROKEN AND DID NOT HAVE DAMAGE. THIS CAR HAS NOT BEEN INVOLVED IN ANY ACCIDENTS. THERE IS RUST ON THE THREADS AND I FEEL THAT CONTRIBUTED TO IT COMING APART. I BELIEVE THAT THIS PART IS A MANUFACTURERS DEFECT.
Engine, Mar 22, 2019
THERE IS AN ENGINE CHECK LIGHT ON MY DASH BORD AND WHEN I DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY THE ENGINE COMPLETELY SHUT OFF TWO TIMES BY THIS WK. AND ALSO WHEN I DRIVING UP HILL THE CAR FORCE BECOMIN WEAK
Latches/locks/linkages, Fuel/propulsion system, Mar 22, 2019
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD FOCUS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 16V643000 (LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES), 16V698000 (LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES), AND 18V735000 (FUEL SYSTEM) EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR REPAIR. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO FIVE STAR FORD (6618 NE LOOP 820, NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TX 76180) WHERE THEY DID NOT REPAIR ANY OF THE RECALLS FOR REASONS UNKNOWN. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT FOR 16V643000 AND 16V698000. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE FOR 18V735000.
Electrical system, Mar 20, 2019
LESS THAN 24 HRS AGO I STARTED FOCUS AND THE DASHBOARD THAT TELLS ME HOW MUCH FUEL, AND HOW FAST I'M GOING DIDN'T WORK PULLED OVER TURNED IT OFF AND BACK ON AND IS STILL NOT WORKING. WENT TO CHANGE FUSES AND THAT DIDN'T FIX THE ISSUE. TALKED TO LOCAL REPAIR SHOP WHO HAS SEEN THE ISSUE AND SAYS IT CONTROL MODULE AND THAT THE PIECE IS CONNECTED TO SECURITY SYSTEM AND THAT SOMETHING WOULD HAVE TO BE REBUILT. CALLED FORD HOME OFFICE 800 NUMBER AND WAS NO HELP.
Power train, Mar 19, 2019
TAKATA RECALL. THE TRANSMISSION HAS A SHUTTER/SLIP IN BETWEEN 1ST AND 2ND GEAR AND THIS IS A PROBLEM WITH THIS YEAR AND CAR. FORD HAD EVEN OFFERED TO BUY THESE CARS BACK. MY CAR IS A 2013 FORD FOCUS TITANIUM. IT DOES IT EVERY TIME I TAKE OFF. NOW MY CAR WONT START BECAUSE THE CLUTCH IS STUCK AND FORD IS TELLING ME I'M OUT OF WARRANTY - CLUTCH HAS BEEN REPLACED 3 TIMES ALREADY AND THEY WANT TO CHARGE ME $2,300 TO FIX AN EXISTING AND ONGOING ISSUE THEY KNOW THEY HAVE.
Power train, Mar 16, 2019
TAKATA RECALL. THE TRANSMISSION HAS A SHUTTER/SLIP IN BETWEEN 1ST AND 2ND GEAR AND I HEAR THAT IS A PROBLEM WITH THESE CARS. MY CAR IS A 2013 FORD FOCUS TITANIUM HATCHBACK. IT DOES IT EVERYTIME I TAKE OFF
Fuel/propulsion system, Mar 13, 2019
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD FOCUS. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE VEHICLE RESTARTED WHEN THE GEAR WAS SHIFTED INTO NEUTRAL. ALSO, THE CHECK ENGINE INDICATOR REMAINED ILLUMINATED. THE FAILURE RECURRED SEVERAL TIMES. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 18V735000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE). THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO FAIRLANE FORD (313-846-5000, LOCATED AT 14585 MICHIGAN AVE, DEARBORN, MI 48126) WHERE THE CONTACT WAS PROVIDED A LOANER VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS KEPT AT THE DEALER'S FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. ONE WEEK LATER, THE CONTACT WAS CALLED AND INFORMED TO RETURN THE LOANER VEHICLE; HOWEVER, THE TECHNICIAN STATED THAT THE PART WAS ON BACKORDER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED AND INFORMED THE CONTACT TO ALWAYS MAINTAIN A HALF TANK OF FUEL WHILE DRIVING UNTIL THE PART BECAME AVAILABLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 90,000. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.
Electrical system, Other or unspecified, Fuel/propulsion system, Mar 13, 2019
FORD DEALER IN MELBOURNE, FLORIDA REFUSES TO PERFORM RECALL WORK. TOOK THE CAR IN--IT FAILED INSPECTION. THE MANAGER REFUSED TO ORDER PARTS OR WORK ON THE VEHICLE AND TOLD ME THE MECHANIC WAS ON VACATION. I WENT BACK AGAIN TO HAVE THE OTHER RECALL ITEMS WORKED ON, THE MANAGER SAID IT WAS STILL A "NO GO," AND I'D HAVE TO WAIT TWO MONTHS TO GET MY UNSAFE CAR LOOKED AT...
Steering, Mar 11, 2019
THE STEERING FAILURE WAS NOTICED DRIVING AT HIGH WAY SPEED AS IT BECAME VERY DIFFICULT TO MAINTAIN A STRAIGHT LINE OF TRAVEL. ONCE I DETERMINED SOMETHING WAS WRONG I PULLED OVER TO RUN THE CARS BUILT IN DIAGNOSTIC. THE DIAGNOSTIC CLAIMED THERE WAS A STEERING FAULT AND SERVICE WAS NEEDED BUT APPEARED AS IF THE VEHICLE WAS STILL FUNCTIONAL. I THEN DECIDED TO SHUT THE VEHICLE OFF AND RESTART IT, ONCE RESTARTED THE ERROR MESSAGE "STEERING LOSS STOP SAFELY" APPEARED AND THE STEERING WAS EFFECTIVELY LOCKED UP
Steering, Mar 10, 2019
WHILE DRIVING ON THE INTERSTATE RECEIVED A WARNING 'POWER STEERING ASSIST FAULT- SERVICE REQUIRED'. NEARLY WRECKED, BUT WAS ABLE TO PULL ONTO THE SHOULDER, WHEN I RESTARTED THE VEHICLE THE ERROR WENT AWAY AND POWER STEERING WAS BACK. MADE IT HOME (CAUTIOUSLY) AND NOW THE ERROR COMES UP EVERY TIME I START THE VEHICLE AND THE WHEEL IS NEARLY IMPOSSIBLE TO TURN.
Power train, Electrical system, Engine, Mar 8, 2019
TRANSMISSION HAS NEVER WORKED CORRECTLY, BROUGHT INTO FORD TO HAVE RECALL OF PART OF TRANSMISSION REPAIRED. NEVER SHIFTED CORRECTLY INTO NEXT GEAR, SOMETIMES JERKED AND SPUTTERED AND MAKES GRINDING NOISE AND WAS TOLD THAT IT WAS BECAUSE ENGINE WAS 4 CYLINDER. EARLY IN 2018, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM SHUT DOWN. DASH LIGHTS OF DEFROST, DOOR LOCK NO LONGER WORKED. TRUNK STOPPED OPENING, RADIO STOPPED WORKING AND ALL THAT WAS HEARD WAS LOUD STATIC SPORADICALLY WITH OR WITHOUT RADIO BEING ON, AND DOME LIGHTS NO LONGER WORKED EITHER. BROUGHT INTO FORD DEALER AND WAS TOLD CAR NEEDED NEW CLUTCH (DUE TO TRANSMISSION NEVER WORKING CORRECTLY) AND WAS NO LONGER COVERED UNDER WARRANTY. WAS TOLD THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM FAILURES WERE DUE TO BATTERY, WHICH WAS REPLACED OUTSIDE OF DEALER WITH NO FIX TO PROBLEMS AT ALL. WAS TOLD NEED TO REPLACE RADIO WHICH WAS NO LONGER ANY GOOD, CAR LESS THAN 5 YEARS OLD AT THIS TIME AND THAT THE TRUNK LATCH NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. WAS TOLD NONE OF THE ISSUES ON THE CAR WERE COVERED UNDER WARRANTY. ALSO RECEIVED INFORMATION IN 2016 FOR CLASS ACTION LAW SUIT REGARDING MY VEHICLE DUE TO TRANSMISSION ISSUES.
Power train, Fuel/propulsion system, Mar 7, 2019
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD FOCUS. WHILE WAITING FOR THE RED LIGHT TO TURN GREEN, THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO HESITATE AND LOSE ACCELERATION. ALSO, THE "TRANSMISSION FAULT" MESSAGE ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO TEAM FORD/LINCOLN (905 BRADY AVE, STEUBENSVILLE, OH 43952) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE CLUTCH KIT NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO JIM ROBINSON FORD (95 ROBINSON DR, TRIADELPHIA, WV 26059) WHERE IT WAS CURRENTLY BEING REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT ALSO RECEIVED A RECALL NOTIFICATION FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 18V735000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE). THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 80,000.
Electrical system, Mar 7, 2019
INSTRUMENT PANEL WENT OUT, UNABLE TO TELL HOW FAST YOUR GOING OR IF LIGHTS ARE ON, OR BLINKERS. UNABLE TO DETERMINE MILEAGE OF VEHICLE
Engine, Mar 6, 2019
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD FOCUS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FUEL TANK WAS FAULTY AND THE VEHICLE STALLED. AFTER REFUELING THE VEHICLE, THE FUEL GAUGE INDICATED THE FUEL TANK WAS EMPTY. THE CHECK ENGINE INDICATOR WAS ALSO ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO GREEN WAY FORD (9001 E COLONIAL DR, ORLANDO, FL 32817, (888) 984-4895), BUT NO ASSISTANCE WAS PROVIDED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND NO ASSISTANCE WAS PROVIDED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 104,900.
Engine, Mar 6, 2019
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD FOCUS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE STARTED JERKING INTERMITTENTLY WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURE OCCURRED WHEN DRIVING FORWARD AND REVERSING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO ROBERT HORNE FORD (3400 TOMAHAWK RD, APACHE JUNCTION, AZ 85119) AND THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN AN UNKNOWN RECALL. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 107,112.
Power train, Electrical system, Fuel/propulsion system, Mar 5, 2019
2013 FORD FOCUS SE. THE DEALERSHIP WILL NOT PERFORM THE RECALL.--MY VEHICLE IS SUBJECT TO MULTIPLE ITEMS, ACCORDING TO THE VIN REPORT. I DON'T KNOW WHAT TO DO...
Steering, Mar 1, 2019
COULD HAPPEN WHILE DRIVING OR WHEN YOU TURN ON THE CAR.... ON THE SCREEN APPEARS A MESSAGE SAYING 'STEERING WHEEL PROBLEM, PLEASE CONTACT SERVICE' AND THE WHEEL TURNS TO BE REALLY HARD TO MOVE, VERY DANGEROUS..... THE ONLY WAY TO FIXED ON THE MOMENT IS TO STOP.... TURN OFF THE CAR AND ON AGAIN. THIS IS A AUTOMATIC STEERING SYSTEM, THERE IS NO WAY TO ADD FLUID OR TRY TO FIX IT BY YOURSELF.
Air bags, Fuel/propulsion system, Mar 1, 2019
TAKATA RECALL. ON FRIDAY MARCH 1 2019 AS I WAS DRIVING MY AIR BAG EXPLODED. NO DAMAGE TO VEHICLE OCCURRED.
Power train, Electrical system, Feb 27, 2019
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD FOCUS. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE GEAR INDEPENDENTLY SWITCHED TO FIRST GEAR AND THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO BRENENGEN FORD (615 S BLACK RIVER ST, SPARTA, WI 54656, (608)-269-3673) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE WIRE HARNESS FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND STATED THAT THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN ANY RECALLS. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 107,800.
Suspension, Power train, Fuel/propulsion system, Feb 27, 2019
TAKARA RECALL MY CAR IS SHIFTING WEIRD THE EVAP CANISTER FOR FUEL IS CLICKING AND MY CAR IS GETTING BAD MPG MY CAR CLUNKS WHEN GOING OVER BUMPS THE FRONT END CLICKS WHEN YOU TURN AND FEELS LIKE SOMETHING MIGHT BREAK I DONT THINK THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM IS WORKING RITE
Fuel system, Gasoline, Power train, Feb 26, 2019
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD FOCUS. WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO ACCELERATE. THE TRANSMISSION AND OTHER UNKNOWN WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT COASTED THE VEHICLE TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND POWERED OFF THE ENGINE. THE VEHICLE WAS RESTARTED AND WAS ABLE TO BE SLOWLY DRIVEN TO AUTONATION FORD KATY (LOCATED AT 20777 KATY FWY, KATY, TX 77450, (281) 305-8949). THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED DUE TO THE DIAGNOSTIC AND REPAIR COST. THE VIN WAS INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 18V735000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE). THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 52,000.
Engine, Feb 25, 2019
WHILE WAITING IN TRAFFIC ON A HILL OR ACCELERATING UPHILL THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT RANDOMLY TURNS ON AND THE VEHICLE IMMEDIATELY SHUTS OFF. THIS HAS LEFT ME ROLLING TO A STOP ON THE FREEWAY AND EVEN ROLLING BACKWARDS DOWNHILL UNABLE TO TURN THE CAR BACK ON. TODAY I BARELY PULLED OVER ON THE SIDE OF THE ROAD BEFORE I STARTED TO COAST BACKWARDS. RECALL WAS POSTED 10/22/18 AND THERE IS NO SOLUTION YET OVER 4 MONTHS LATER.
Power train, Feb 22, 2019
2013 FORD FOCUS. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO TRANSMISSION SHUDDERING. *LD *TR