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, 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.
Electrical system, Mar 5, 2018
INSTURMENT CLUSTER STOPPED WORKING. NOTICED IT WHEN I STARTED UP THE CAR SEVERAL DAYS AGO
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
Electrical system, Visibility/wiper, Feb 24, 2018
WIPERS WILL NOT WORK WHEN RAINING. THEN THEY WILL COME ON ON THEIR OWN. THEN GO OFF AGAIN THEN COME ON AND NOT TURN OFF EVEN AFTER THEN ENGINE HAS BEEN SHUT OFF AND THE KEY REMOVED. THIS IS A MAJOR SAFETY HAZARD AND HAS BEEN REPORTED SEVERAL TIMES BY SEVERAL PEOPLE. 2012 WAS RECALLED FOR THIS VERY SAME THING
Electrical system, Feb 20, 2018
DESIGN FAILURE IN ENGINE WIRING HARNESS THE WIRES WITH IN THE ENGINE WIRING HARNESS RUB TOGETHER WITH THE VIBRATION OF AN IGNITED ENGINE. AS FRICTION OCCURS BETWEEN THE INDIVIDUAL ENCASED WIRES, THE CASING WEARS DOWN, THE WIRES RISK BECOMING FUSED TOGETHER WITHIN THE HARNESS. THE CONSEQUENCES OF A FAULTY ENGINE WIRING HARNESS: 1.RPM READINGS DO NOT COINCIDE WITH THE MOTOR. THE VEHICLE STRUGGLES TO ACCELERATE FROM THE TRAFFIC LIGHT EVEN THOUGH THE CAR IDLES AT 2000 RPM. THEREFORE, THE TACHOMETER IS UNABLE TO READ THE ROTATION OF THE ENGINE'S CRANKSHAFT. 2.AS THE VEHICLE IN MOTION ENCOUNTERS AN INCLINE IT LOSES POWER AND IS UNABLE TO ACCELERATE ON ANY GRADE HILL, CAUSING THE ENGINE TO DUMP FUEL. IN SUCH INSTANCE ONE CAN WATCH THE FUEL GAUGE RECESS QUICKLY FROM FULL TO EMPTY. 3.WHETHER THE ENGINE IS TURNED ON OR OFF, THE TAIL LIGHT AND HORN WILL ALSO SHORT OUT, PRESENTING FAULTY CIRCUITS.
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.
Electrical system, Engine, Fuel/propulsion system, Feb 14, 2018
FORD FOCUS SHUTS OFF WHEN YOU PRESS THE BRAKES. IT CRANKS BACK UP FINE BUT WHENEVER YOU PULL OFF AND STOP OR TRY TO SLOW DOWN THE CAR WILL SHUT DOWN. IT IS HAPPENING CONSTANTLY NOW.
Steering, Electrical system, Feb 13, 2018
DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD AT 35 WHEN A STEERING FAILURE WARNING POPPED UP ON THE SCREEN WE DROVE A SHORT DISTANCE TO A GAS STATION BY THEN THE POWER STEERING WAS COMPLETELY GONE. WE DID LEAVE THE GAS STATION JUST TRYING TO LIMP IT HOME NOT FAR OUT OF THE GAS STATION THE STEERING COMPLETELY LOCKS UP. HAD IT TOWED TO THE CLOSEST FORD DEALER. $1900 TO HAVE THE STEERING MODULE REPLACED. I HAD JUST HAD THE CAR IN A MONTH AGO BECAUSE THE TRANSMISSION FAILED. THAT WAS ON RECALL SO NO COST. I'LL TELL YA I FEEL PUNCHED IN THE STOMACH AND CANT BELIEVE FORD DOES NOT TAKE RESPONSIBILITY FOR ALL THEIR FAULTY PARTS. LAUNCHING A COMPLAINT WITH FORD. NEW RICHMOND, WI BOUGHT USED IN 10/17 FORD FOCUS 2013 86000MILES
Electrical system, Feb 13, 2018
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD FOCUS. WHILE DRIVING, AN ABNORMAL POPPING NOISE WAS COMING FROM THE RADIO. IN ADDITION, THE RADIO FAILED TO OPERATE AND THEN OPERATED INDEPENDENTLY. AFTER ATTEMPTING TO THE LOCK THE DOORS WHILE INSIDE THE VEHICLE, THE DOORS FAILED TO LOCK WHILE DRIVING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO BLUE SPRINGS FORD (3200 NW SOUTH OUTER RD, BLUE SPRINGS, MO 64015), BUT WAS NOT DIAGNOSED DUE TO THE COST. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 86,000.
Steering, Feb 7, 2018
STEERING QUIT COMPLETELY. VERY VERY DIFFICULT TO STEER WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH. ALMOST HIT A TELEPHONE POLE.
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.
Engine, Jan 23, 2018
WHILE TRAVELING ON A SURFACE STREET, AT APPROXIMATELY 50 MPH THE ENGINE DECELERATED VERY QUICKLY. THE DASH INSTRUMENTATION SHOWED "ENGINE FAULT SERVICE NOW!" THE ENGINE WAS SPUTTERING AND SHAKING AS I ATTEMPTED TO ACCELERATE TO GET OVER TO THE SHOULDER. I DID GET OVER SAFELY. MY WIFE AND I WERE VERY BADLY SHAKEN. AFTER ABOUT 5 MINUTES I REGAINED MY COMPOSURE ENOUGH TO TRY TO RESTART THE CAR. IT TOOK ABOUT 3 TRIES TO RESTART. THE INSTRUMENTS WERE BACK TO NORMAL EXCEPT THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WAS ON. I DROVE HOME WITHOUT INCIDENT AND TURNED THE CAR OFF. A HALF HOUR LATER I TRIED TO START THE CAR AND IT DID IT AGAIN. THE CAR HAS BEEN TOWED TO A REPAIR SHOP. MY WIFE IS NOW AFRAID TO DRIVE THIS CAR. WE LIVE IN ARIZONA. THE SPEED LIMIT IS 65 MPH. THE AVERAGE SPEED OF CARS ON THE HIGHWAY IS 75 MPH JUST TO KEEP UP WITH THE FLOW OF TRAFFIC. NOT IF, BUT WHEN THIS HAPPENS TO A DRIVER TRAVELLING AT 65 TO 70 MPH THERE WILL BE COSTLY REPERCUSSIONS AND HOPEFULLY NO LOSS OF LIFE, BUT LIFE CHANGING INJURIES. THIS CAR IS A DEATH TRAP. I ALSO HAVE FILED A CLAIM IN THE ONGOING FORD TRANSMISSION SETTLEMENT, VARGAS V. FORD MOTOR CO., CASE. NO. 2:12-CV-08388-AB-FFM. I AM SURE THAT YOU ARE AWARE OF THIS CASE. THIS CAR NEEDS TO BE TAKEN OFF OUR STREETS AND HIGHWAYS. I KNOW YOU WILL DO YOUR DUE DILIGENCE AND PLEASE, SOONER RATHER THAN LATER. I WILL HAVE DOCUMENTATION WHEN MY CAR HAS BEEN REPAIRED, SO FEEL FREE TO CONTACT ME. WHEN
Electrical system, Service brakes, Jan 18, 2018
I PURCHASE A 2013 FORD FOCUS JULY OF 2013. ABOUT 3 MONTHS AFTER I PURCHASED THE CAR, IT STARTED TO JERK AS I WOULD PRESS THE GAS TO ACCELERATE THE AUTO. I'VE TAKEN IT INTO THE DEALERSHIP ABOUT 6 TIMES SINCE. THEY'VE RESET THE SYSTEM AND ABOUT A MONTH LATER, THE CARD WOULD JERK AGAIN. THIS PAST SUMMER, IN A PARKING LOT OF A SHOPPING CENTER MY CAR WOULDN'T TURN ON. I HAD TO CALL A TOWING COMPANY AND TAKE IT INTO THE DEALERSHIP AGAIN TO HAVE CHECKED OUT. THEY SAID IT WAS DUE TO THE CLUTCH, IT NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. IT WAS REPLACED AND THE JERKING CONTINUED TO THE POINT I WAS SO USED TO IT, I FORGOT ABOUT IT. A FEW NIGHTS AGO I HAD THE MOST TERRIFYING SITUATIONS WHILE DRIVING. AS I WAS DRIVING, I'D PRESS THE BRAKE TO STOP AT THE RED LIGHT AND THE CAR KEPT WANTING TO ACCELERATE, MAKING THE SYSTEM GO CRAZY AND THE CAR DIEING. I WAS ABLE TO TURN THE CAR BACK ON BUT IT DIED AGAIN. THE DEALERSHIP NOW SAYS ITS THE CLUTCH AND SOMETHING ON THE TRANSMISSION THAT NEEDS TO BE REPLACED. NOW, I GET A CALL SAYING THEY CANNOT REPLACE THE CLUTCH UNTIL I REPLACE THE RELEASE BARING, WHICH I HAVE TO PAY OUT OF POCKET. MY LIFE WAS IN DANGER AND I COULD HAVE EASILY CRASHED INTO ANOTHER CAR. I AM SO FURIOUS WITH FORD AND WILL NEVER PURCHASE ANOTHER CAR FROM THEM. I DON'T UNDERSTAND HOW I HAVE TO PAY OUT OF POCKET FOR A PART THAT IS ON RECALL TO BE REPLACED. VERY UPSET!
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.
Visibility/wiper, Jan 5, 2018
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD FOCUS. WHILE DRIVING 74 MPH, THE WINDSHIELD WIPER DISPENSERS MALFUNCTIONED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE WINDSHIELD WIPER DISPENSERS WOULD NOT DISPENSE THE WINDSHIELD WIPER FLUID TO CLEAR THE DEBRIS FROM THE WINDSHIELD. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THIS OCCURRED ONLY IN COLD TEMPERATURES. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 7.
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.
Steering, Dec 28, 2017
MY POWER STEERING ASSIST MODULE WAS FAILING INTERMITTENTLY THROUGH OCTOBER/NOVEMBER 2016. FINALLY IN DECEMBER 2016 IT DECIDED TO FAIL COMPLETELY. LUCKILY I WASN'T ON THE ROAD, IT FAILED AFTER PARKING THE CAR AND HAS BEEN UNDRIVABLE EVER SINCE. I CAN START IT, ROLL IT FORWARDS AND BACK IN A STRAIGHT LINE, BUT THE STEERING IS LOCKED AND WON'T BUDGE. I HAVE A LITTLE OVER 39000 MILES ON IT AND IS JUST OUT OF WARRANTY BECAUSE OF THAT.
Power train, Vehicle speed control, Dec 27, 2017
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD FOCUS. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE TRANSMISSION SLIPPED GEARS AND THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED. THE SERVICE TRANSMISSION WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT HAD TO APPLY THE BRAKES IN ORDER TO REDUCE THE SPEED OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER TINPUSHER, LLC (801 S STATE ST UNIT 10 11, BUNNELL, FL 32110) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE TRANSMISSION CLUTCH NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 119,000.
Power train, Dec 18, 2017
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD FOCUS. WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT ACCELERATE BEYOND 35 MPH. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE SENSORS INSIDE THE TRANSMISSION WERE FAULTY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. A DEALER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 71,000. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE.
Steering, Dec 18, 2017
WHILE PULLING OUT OF MY GARAGE I RECEIVED A "STEERING ASSIST FAULT" NOTIFICATION ON MY DASHBOARD. I HAD TO MISS ANOTHER DAY OF WORK FOR THIS ISSUE. I SAY ANOTHER BECAUSE I HAVE HAD MY VEHICLE IN THE SHOP OVER 20 TIMES FOR OTHERS ISSUES ON TOP OF THIS. I PURCHASED MY FOCUS IN 2013 BRAND NEW AND 4 YEARS LATER MY STEERING GEAR NEEDS TO BE REPLACED? SINCE I'M AT 70,000 MILES I'M WELL PAST ANY COVERAGE AND THEY WANT ME TO SHELL OUT 1600 DOLLARS TO REPLACE IT. I'VE HAD NOTHING BUT ISSUES WITH THIS CAR SINCE DRIVING OFF THE LOT (TRANSMISSION, CLUTCH, SEAL LEAKS) AND THIS IS JUST ANOTHER NOTCH ON MY FORD VEHICLE OWNER BELT!! NOT HAPPY AT ALL WITH THIS PURCHASE AND WILL NEVER PURCHASE A FORD VEHICLE AGAIN!
Steering, Dec 15, 2017
RECEIVED A "STEERING ASSISTANCE FAULT" WARNING LIGHT ON THE DASH DISPLAY AFTER STARTING THE VEHICLE WHICH RESULTED IN NOT BEING ABLE TO TURN THE STEERING WHEEL WITHOUT EXTREME EFFORT.. AFTER TURNING OFF THE CAR, IT RESET AND BEGAN FUNCTIONING. APPROXIMATELY A WEEK LATER IT HAPPENED ONCE MORE AFTER STARTING THE CAR, AND ONCE AGAIN IT RESET AND WAS DRIVABLE. THIS IS A VERY SERIOUS CONDITION AND POSSIBLY DEADLY IF NOT CORRECTED. I DID RESEARCH AND FOUND THAT THERE ARE MANY, MANY INSTANCES OF THE SAME ISSUE WITH OTHER FORD PRODUCTS SUCH AS FUSIONS, EXPLORERS, LINCOLNS AND MANY OTHERS THAT DID HAVE A RECALL. WHY HAS THE FOCUS NOT BEEN RECALLED WITH THE SAME ISSUE. THIS SHOULD BE INVESTIGATED AND EXPEDITED TO MAKE THE FORD MOTOR COMPANY RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY REPAIRS AT THEIR COST AND A RECALL SHOULD BE ISSUED TO SAVE LIVES.