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, Oct 24, 2017
WHEN LEAVING THE REST AREA I HAD SEVERE SHUTTERING AND CRUNCHING SOUNDS FROM THE TRANSMISSION. I LOST THE USE OF GEAR 2 AND GEAR 6. I HAD TO GO 200 MILES TO GET HOME WITH A TRANSMISSION THAT WOULD NOT GO INTO THE LAST GEAR. MY ENGINE WAS REVVING JUST TO GO 65MPH. THE NEXT DAY ON THE WAY TO THE DEALER I LOST GEAR 2 ON A LEFT TURN AND BARELY AVOIDED A COLLISION.
Steering, Oct 23, 2017
POWER STEERING ASSIST FAILURE INDICATED ON INSTRUMENT PANEL AND FULL LOSS OF ANY STEERING ASSIST. STEERING REQUIRES/REQUIRED LOTS OF MUSCLE TO MAINTAIN ANY FORM OF ACTIVE DRIVER INTENDED STEERING CHANGES. RESULTED IN NO INJURY, BUT VERY FRIGHTENING OCCURRENCE AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. WILL TAKE VEHICLE TO DEALER IN THE MORNING, VEHICLE MILEAGE IS 90K. A QUICK INTERNET SEARCH SHOWS THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM FOR 2013 FORD FOCUS, SO WHY NO RECALL?
Air bags, Oct 23, 2017
TAKATA RECALL
Steering, Oct 20, 2017
BACKING OUT OF DRIVEWAY, STEERING BECAME VERY DIFFICULT, THE POWER STEERING DEFAULT LIGHT CAME ON. THIS HAS HAPPENED TWICE IN THE PAST. MY CAR HAS 80,000 MILES ON IT. I AM MORE THAN TICKED OFF BECAUSE THIS IS NOT THE ONLY PROBLEM I HAVE HAD WITH THIS CAR. LAST YEAR IT WAS MY TRANSMISSION COMPUTER THAT WENT OUT. THERE WAS A RECALL AND IT WAS REPAIRED, BUT I AM STILL HAVING PROBLEMS WITH THE TRANSMISSION PERFORMANCE. THEY SAY BUY AMERICAN MADE, BUT I WILL NEVER BUY ANOTHER FORD OF ANY KIND.
Fuel/propulsion system, Oct 19, 2017
THE FUEL GAGE ON MY FORD FOCUS DOES NOT READ CORRECTLY. I'VE RAN OUT OF GAS MULTIPLE TIMES WHEN THE MILES TO E READ 40,72 AND EVEN 88. SINCE I'VE HAD THE CAR THE GAS LIGHT NEVER COMES ON BEFORE I RUN OUT OF GAS. I CALLED FORD AND WAS TOLD THAT I WOULD HAVE TO PAY A $90 FEE FOR THEM JUST TO ACCESS WHAT WAS WRONG WITH MY CAR. I'VE SEEN MULTIPLE POSTS FROM OTHER PEOPLE EXPERIENCING THE SAME ISSUE. IT DEFINITELY SHOULD BE ADDED TO THE RECALL LIST. THIS PROBLEM ALONE HAS CAUSED ME TO CONSTANTLY USE ROAD SIDE ASSISTANCE DUE TO RANDOMLY RUNNING OUT OF FUEL IN AREAS I WAS UNFAMILIAR WITH, WHICH COULD DEFINITELY BE A DANGEROUS SITUATION. I'M NOW AFRAID TO DRIVE AT NIGHT ALONE BECAUSE I'M NOT SURE IF I'LL MAKE IT TO MY DESTINATION WITHOUT RUNNING OUT OF GAS.
Fuel/propulsion system, Oct 18, 2017
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD FOCUS. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT WOULD HAVE TO ADD FUEL TO THE VEHICLE IN ORDER TO REGAIN POWER. ALSO, THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A CERTIFIED MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE VEHICLE'S PURGE SOLENOID FAILED AND CAUSED THE FUEL TANK TO COLLAPSE, WHICH INFORMED THE VEHICLE THAT THERE WAS NO FUEL. THE FAILURE THEN CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO STALL. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE PURGE VALVE SOLENOID, FUEL TANK, AND FUEL PUMP NEEDED THE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 89,000. *LN CONSUMER STATED FUEL GAUGE SHOWED 1/4 TO 1/8 IN TANK. COMPUTER REFLECTED 50 TO 70 MILES BEFORE FUEL NEEDED. FUEL LIGHT NEVER CAME ON. NORMAL DRIVING AND ALL OF A SUDDEN WOULD SHUT DOWN, OUT OF FUEL, RAN OUT OF GAS 3 TIMES. UPDATED 8/22/18*JB
Steering, Oct 10, 2017
COUPLE WEEKS AGO I GOT INTO MY CAR TO COME TO WORK AND I COULD NOT TURN THE WHEEL. SO I LOOKED DOWN AND I SAW "STEERING ASSIST FAULT - SERVICE REQUESTED". UNTIL THIS DAY MY FIANCE AND I HAVE ADJUSTED OUR SCHEDULES TEMPORARILY SO THAT HE CAN DRIVE ME TO WORK. I DON'T HAVE THE STRENGTH TO EVEN TURN THE WHEEL.
Steering, Oct 6, 2017
I DROVE MY CAR TO PICK MY GRANDSON UP CAME PARKED CAR WENT TO GET BACK IN IT TO LEAVE STEERING ASSIST FAILURE FLASHED ON AND I HAD A HARD TIME STEERING IT AT THE FORD DEALERSHIP SAID THE STEERING IS ALL MESSED UP AND IT'S GOING TO COST OVER 2000 TO FIX.IVE HAD THIS CAR FOR 4 MONTHS AND THIS MAKES THE SECOND TIME IT'S BEEN IN THE GARAGE. FIRST TIME THE KEY FELL APART. NOW THE STEERING IS GONE.
Power train, Vehicle speed control, Oct 5, 2017, crash
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD FOCUS. WHILE DRIVING UNKNOWN SPEEDS, THE TRANSMISSION SLIPPED AND SKIPPED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A LOCAL DEALER (AUTONATION FORD WOLFCHASE, 7625 STAGE RD, MEMPHIS, TN 38133) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE DIGITAL SENSOR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. ON SEPTEMBER 30, 2017, WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH, THE TRANSMISSION SLIPPED GEARS AND THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED AND CRASHED INTO THE MEDIAN. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A TOW YARD. THE OCCUPANT SUSTAINED CUT AND BRUISES TO THE ARMS, AN ANKLE SPRAIN, AND BACK PAIN. MEDICAL ATTENTION WAS RECEIVED. THE TWO AIR BAGS DEPLOYED ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 76,000.
Steering, Oct 4, 2017
POWER STEERING ASSIST FAILURE INDICATED ON INSTRUMENT PANEL AND FULL LOSS OF ANY STEERING ASSIST. STEERING REQUIRES/REQUIRED LOTS OF MUSCLE TO MAINTAIN ANY FORM OF ACTIVE DRIVER INTENDED STEERING CHANGES. IT MAY FAIL AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS OF 70 OR ON VEHICLE STARTUP. FORTUNATELY, WE WERE ABLE TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND FIND A SAFE PLACE TO STOP AND FORTUNATELY RESET THE POWER ASSIST WITHOUT ANYONE BEING INJURED OR KILLED. RESTARTING VEHICLE RESET THE PS ASSIST MODULE FOR A FEW MONTHS BUT THE SYSTEM IS NOW FULLY NONWORKING. THE STEERING GOES OUT WHENEVER IT DESIRES. THE VEHICLE IS CURRENTLY IN THE SHOP WITH A POSSIBLE RACK-AND-PINION REPLACEMENT OR A STEERING COLUMN REPLACEMENT ONCE THE PROBLEM IS FULLY DIAGNOSED. THIS WILL ALSO REQUIRE A VEHICLE ALIGNMENT AND POSSIBLE COMPUTER RESET AND RE-FLASH ACCORDING TO THE SHOP. COST WILL BE AT LEAST $2500. THANKS FORD FOR DOING THE RIGHT THING FOR YOUR CORPORATE STRUCTURE AND OFFLOADING YOUR RESPONSIBILITY AND COST FOR YOUR POOR ENGINEERING AND DESIGN TO THE VEHICLE OWNER. POOR ENGINEERING AND LACK OF WILLINGNESS TO FIX A PROBLEM IS SURE TO GAIN YOU A LOYAL FOLLOWING. I AM ALMOST ASHAMED TO SAY I AM FROM THE DETROIT AREA AND HAVE BEEN A PROPONENT OF BUYING FROM THE BIG THREE. I WILL UPLOAD THE REPAIR RECEIPT ONCE THE REPAIR ACTION IS COMPLETED.
Power train, Oct 3, 2017
VEHICLE CONSTANTLY HAD SHUTTERING DURING ACCELERATION. THE VEHICLE THEN BEGAN TO CATCH GEARS WHILE SHIFTING GEARS AND WOULDN'T SHIFT DOWN. WHILE COASTING THE VEHICLE WOULD REMAIN AT THE SAME RPM'S AND WOULDN'T SHIFT DOWN.
Electrical system, Oct 3, 2017
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD FOCUS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE STALLED SEVERAL TIMES WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS ABLE TO RESTART; HOWEVER, THE FAILURE PROGRESSED INTERMITTENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER (LANDMARK FORD, 2401 PRAIRIE CROSSING DR, SPRINGFIELD, IL 62711, (217) 862-5200) FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 14V495000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM) AND 15V813000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM). THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 40,000.
Power train, Electrical system, Engine, Oct 3, 2017
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD FOCUS. EVER SINCE THE VEHICLE WAS INITIALLY PURCHASED, THERE WAS A SAFETY CONCERN WITH THE CLUTCH. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE CLUTCH ASSEMBLY SHUTTERED AND AFFECTED THE CONDITION OF THE VEHICLE. YEARS LATER, THE DEALER (PAT MILLIKEN FORD, 9600 TELEGRAPH RD, REDFORD CHARTER TWP, MI 48239, (313) 731-6436) REPAIRED THE VEHICLE PER AN UNKNOWN RECALL. MONTHS LATER, THE FAILURE RECURRED. IN ADDITION, AFTER COMPLETING AN UNKNOWN MANUFACTURER RECALL CONCERNING THE DOOR LOCKS, THE HORN, KEY FOB, AND ELECTRONIC LOCKS FAILED TO FUNCTION. THE CONTACT WAS NOT EXPERIENCING THE ELECTRICAL FAILURES PRIOR TO THE DEALER'S REPAIRS. THE CONTACT WAS CONCERNED THAT THE RECALL REMEDY CAUSED MULTIPLE ELECTRICAL FAILURES. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURES. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS NOT AVAILABLE. *BF *TR
Other or unspecified, Oct 2, 2017
WHILE DRIVING AND PRESSING THE GAS THE CAR WILL DO A LOT OF JERKING THIS CONTINUES TO HAPPEN WHENEVER I PRESS ON THE GAS TO GO FASTER(SPEED LIMIT). IT DOESN'T PICK UP THE SPEED LIKE IT SHOULD AND THIS BEEN HAPPENING FOR AT LEAST A COUPLE OF MONTHS. THIS IS DRIVING IN THE CITY AND HIGHWAYS.
Fuel/propulsion system, Oct 2, 2017
FOCUS ENGINE WOULD SHUT OFF WHILE RUNNING OR AT THE STOP LIGHT/SIGN, FUEL SAYS 50+ BEFORE EMPTY BUT IN ALREADY OUT OF GAS. FOCUS SOMETIMES WOULD NOT TURN ON WHEN IT SUDDENLY SHUTS OFF. ALSO WOULD EXPERIENCE LOSE OF POWER OR BAD ACCELERATION. CHECK ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON DUE TO THIS ISSUE OF FUEL RAIL SENSOR SIGNAL. I CHECKED ONLINE FOR OTHER ISSUES REGARDING FORD FOCUS AND WHAT I FOUND WAS QUITE VERY INTERESTING. AND I ALSO CONTACTED FORD ABOUT THIS BUT THEY DIDN'T GIVE ME ANY ANSWER ABOUT THIS ISSUE. ONLY TOLD ME SORRY, I CAN UNDERSTAND YOUR FRUSTRATION, I CAN HELP YOU GET A ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE. I TOLD HIM I AM LOOKING FOR A LONG TIME SOLUTION AND NOT ONE DAY SOLUTION FOR THE PROBLEM. FORD KNOWS THEY HAVE A PROBLEM BUT WOULD NOT ACKNOWLEDGE IT. THIS ISSUE IS A MANUFACTURER'S (FORD) ISSUE AND NOT BY CONSUMERS. THIS HAS TO BE ADDRESS AND FIXED AS SOON AS POSSIBLE BEFORE SOMETHING BAD HAPPEN WHILE MOTORIST ARE DRIVING THIS CAR IN THE MIDDLE OF THE HIGHWAY AND THE ENGINE SUDDENLY SHUTS OFF! LET'S NOT WAIT FOR THAT TO HAPPEN. I INCLUDE SOME LINKS FOR YOU TO LOOK AT, THESE ARE MOTORIST WHO HAVE ISSUES WITH FORD FOCUS. HTTPS://WWW.CARCOMPLAINTS.COM/FORD/FOCUS/2013/FUEL_SYSTEM/FUEL_PROPULSION_SYSTEM.SHTML HTTP://WW2.JUSTANSWER.COM/UPLOADS/AP/APJP02/2015-06-28_202609_1.PDF THIS ENGINE SHUTTING OFF, CHECK ENGINE LIGHT COMING ON, FUEL SENSOR FAILED HAS BEEN GOING ON FOR THE LAST 4 MONTHS NOW. THIS IS A SERIOUS ISSUE. PLEASE NHTSA, DO SOMETHING BEFORE SOMEONE GETS KILLED!
Steering, Sep 29, 2017
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD FOCUS. WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH TO THE DEALER FOR AN OIL CHANGE, THE POWER STEERING FAILED AND WENT INTO MANUAL MODE. THE POWER STEERING FAILURE WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE LOCAL DEALER (CAUSEWAY FORD LINCOLN, 375 NJ-72, MANAHAWKIN, NJ, 08050) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE POWER STEERING RACK FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. DUE TO THE COST, THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND PROVIDED CASE NUMBER: CAS-13195872. THE MANUFACTURER INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE PART WAS NOT COVERED UNDER WARRANTY AND THAT THEY WOULD COVER HALF OF THE COST. NO ADDITIONAL ASSISTANCE WAS PROVIDED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 54,000. *LN UPDATED 7/23/18*JB
Engine and engine cooling, Sep 29, 2017
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD FOCUS. WHILE DEPRESSING THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL, THE VEHICLE JERKED AND HESITATED TO ACCELERATE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE LOCAL DEALER (TALLAHASSEE FORD IN TALLAHASSEE, FL) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE CANISTER PURGE VALVE AND AIR MASS SENSOR WERE FAULTY AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED, BUT THE FAILURE CONTINUED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VIN WAS UNKNOWN. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 75,000.
Power train, Engine, Fuel/propulsion system, Sep 28, 2017, crash
THIS CAR EXCELARATED ON MY WIFE JUMPED A CURB AND SHE ENDED UP ON A STEEP EMBANKMENT IN A PILE OF LANDSCAPING ROCKS.KNOCKED A HOLE IN OILPAN AND DAMAGED AIRCONDITIONER AND COMPRESSOR.IT ALSO JUMPS OUT OF GEAR GOING DOWN THE HIGHWAY.HAPPENED 2 TIMES THE VEHICLE WASON THE HIGHWAY AND JUMPED OUT OF GEAR,YOU HAVE TO COME TO A COMPLEETE STOP TURN ENGINE OFF RESTART AND PUT IT BACK IN GEAR
Steering, Sep 26, 2017
THE POWER STEERING LOCKED UP WHILE MOVING AND WILL NOT TURN AT ALL.. THIS IS VERY DANGEROUS AS IT IS LOCKED IN A STRAIGHT FORWARD POSITION.. CITY STREET GOING THRU LIGHT
Steering, Sep 26, 2017
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD FOCUS. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED, THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME INOPERABLE AND THE POWER STEERING ASSIST INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO BOLTON FORD (1500 E COLLEGE STREET, LAKE CHARLES, LA 70607) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE STEERING GEAR FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 93,000.
Power train, Sep 20, 2017
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD FOCUS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS EQUIPPED WITH A POWER SHIFT DUAL CLUTCH AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION, WHICH ALLOWED THE COMPUTER TO SHIFT THE TRANSMISSION. THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD HESITATE AND SHUTTER WHENEVER HE ATTEMPTED TO ACCELERATE TO HIGHWAY SPEEDS. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 62 MPH, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY FAILED TO DRIVE FORWARD. THE CONTACT DEPRESSED THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL; HOWEVER, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO ACCELERATE FORWARD. THE CONTACT HAD TO COAST THE VEHICLE TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED TO THE COCCIA FORD LINCOLN DEALER (577 E MAIN ST. LILKES-BARRE, PA 18702; 570-823-8888). THE DEALER STATED THAT THE CLUTCH, TCM, AND SHIELDS FAILING WAS A COMMON ISSUE WITH THE VEHICLE; HOWEVER, THERE WAS NO REPAIR JUST REPLACEMENTS OF PARTS. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED APPROXIMATELY FIVE TIMES, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE; HOWEVER, THE CONTACT HAD NOT RECEIVED A RESPONSE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 69,573. UPDATED 10/2/2017*JS
Steering, Sep 18, 2017
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD FOCUS. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED AND THE POWER STEERING WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT COASTED THE VEHICLE TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD, TURNED THE VEHICLE OFF, WAITED A FEW MINUTES, AND WAS ABLE TO RESUME DRIVING. THE FAILURE RECURRED NUMEROUS TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 86,850.
Electrical system, Other or unspecified, Sep 14, 2017
2013 FORD FOCUS AUDIO SYSTEM DOES NOT FUNCTION PROPERLY. CRACKS AND POP AT EXTREME VOLUMES EVEN WHEN SYSTEM VOLUME IS FULLY TURNED DOWN AND/OR OFF. ISSUE OCCURS EVEN PRIOR TO VEHICLE BEING STARTED, DOESN'T MATTER IF CAR IS RUNNING, DRIVING, AT A STOP, IN PARK, ETC. HAPPENS ALL THE TIME. EXTREMELY DANGEROUS SITUATION FOR DRIVER AS THE SOUND IS A SIMILAR VOLUME TO SOMEONE SETTING OFF FIREWORKS IN THE CAR. THIS WILL CAUSE ACCIDENTS FOR DRIVERS IF IT IS NOT CORRECTED. FORD CLAIMS THIS IS NOT A WIDESPREAD ISSUE BUT A SIMPLE GOOGLE SEARCH OF "FORD FOCUS AUDIO ISSUES" BRINGS UP MANY RESULTS PROVING OTHERWISE. NEEDS TO BE A RECALL. HAPPENS EVERY TIME I DRIVE THE CAR, BEGAN ABOUT 3 MONTHS AGO AND HAS ONLY CONTINUED TO GET WORSE AND HAPPEN MORE OFTEN. AUDIO SYSTEM IS NOT OLD ENOUGH TO WHERE I SHOULD BE REQUIRED TO REPLACE. UNDER NORMAL CIRCUMSTANCES AN AUDIO SYSTEM SHOULD LAST AS LONG AS THE LIFE OF THE CAR, NOT FOUR YEARS. RIDICULOUS AND DANGEROUS, PLEASE CORRECT.
Steering, Sep 11, 2017
POWER STEERING FAILED WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY. VERY DIFFICULT TO STEER VEHICLE. TOOK TO DEALERSHIP AND THEY REPORTED FAILED EPAS. APPEARS TO BE A COMMON PROBLEM WITH FORD VEHICLES AND HAS BEEN RECALLED ON CERTAIN MODELS, BUT NOT THE FORD FOCUS.
Power train, Vehicle speed control, Engine, Sep 8, 2017
I WAS DRIVING HOME ON THE I- 5 SAN DIEGO, CA AND MY CAR COMPLETELY LOST POWER. THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT STARTED FLASHING. AFTER I TURNED THE CAR OFF FOR ABOUT FIVE MINUTES, I DROVE IT ONCE AGAIN AND IT SEEMED TO BE NORMAL AND THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WAS NO LONGER FLASHING. THEN, AFTER A WEEK IT HAPPENED AGAIN, THE CAR DIED ON THE HIGHWAY.