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, Electrical system, Fuel/propulsion system, May 16, 2017
AFTER PURCHASING THE VEHICLE BRAND NEW IN JUNE 2013, THE CAR WOULD STALL/JERK/GRIND WHEN TRYING TO TAKE OFF AFTER BEING STOPPED AT A RED LIGHT OR STOP SIGN, OR JUST ACCELERATING TO INCREASE SPEED. HAD TO TAKE IT IN TO THE DEALER TO HAVE THE CLUTCH REPAIRED AND EVEN AFTER THIS WAS PERFORMED, IT STILL JERKS, ESPECIALLY WHEN THE AIR CONDITIONER IS ON. IN JANUARY 2016, HAD TO TAKE IT TO THE DEALER TO REPROGRAM THE PCM/TCM AND PERFORM CLUTCH WHICH WAS THE 15B22 SOFTWARE UPDATE ISSUED BY FORD MOTOR COMPANY. AFTER 36,000 MILES THE HORN STOPPED WORKING. AFTER 65,000 MILES THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT TURNED ON AND AFTER TAKING IT TO THE DEALER, WAS TOLD IT HAD A CODE P0456 WHICH IS A SMALL EVAP LEAK PRESENT. SINCE IT'S NOT UNDER WARRANTY, I HAVE TO PAY $119 JUST TO DIAGNOSE THE PROBLEM. NOW I HAVE A SAFETY RECALL NOTICE 16S30 WHICH STATES IT MAY BE POSSIBLE THAT MY SIDE DOOR LATCH MAY BREAK, WHICH MAY MAKE THE DOOR DIFFICULT TO LATCH. ALL THIS ON A VEHICLE THAT IS UNDER 100,000 MILES AND ALMOST 4 YEARS OLD.
Seat belts, May 15, 2017
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD FOCUS. WHILE OPERATING THE VEHICLE, THE DRIVER SIDE SEAT BELT BUCKLE WOULD NOT LOCK. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE BUCKLE RECEIVER WAS FAULTY AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 82,000.
Electrical system, Other or unspecified, May 12, 2017
THIS CAR EXPERIENCES SUDDEN LOSS OF POWER LEADING TO THE INABILITY TO ACCELERATE OR EVEN MOVE THE VEHICLE FOR VARYING LENGTHS OF TIME. THIS IS LEFT ME STRANDED IN DANGEROUS SITUATIONS THREE TIMES. TWICE I WAS IN TRAFFIC (COMING OFF THE I-95 NORTH AND NEEDING TO MERGE MY EXIT, THEN WHEN STOPPED AT A RED LIGHT IN A LEFT TURN LANE) . MOST RECENTLY THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT START UP AFTER BEING IN A PARKED. IN THE LATTER EPISODE JUMP-STARTS DID NOT HELP. WHILE THE DASH LIGHTS EVENTUALLY CAME ON, AND THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS WERE ABLE TO MOVE ONE TO TWO TIMES AND THEN DIED, THE ENGINE SIMPLY WOULD NOT TURN OVER. INITIAL EVALUATIONS BY THE DEALER FOR AN ENGINE LIGHT GAVE AN "OVERSPEED CODE" WHICH WAS NOT RELEVANT TO DRIVING CONDITIONS.
Power train, May 11, 2017
THE TRANSMISSION WENT OUT .THE CAR GAVE ME ABOUT A 60 SECOND WINDOW TO ACT ON IT. THE MESSAGE SAID "TRANSMISSION FAULT ACT NOW" THEN WENT OUT ON ME IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ROAD
Structure, Latches/locks/linkages, May 11, 2017
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD FOCUS. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V643000 (LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE WEATHER STRIPPING ON THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE FAILED AND WAS REPLACED EVERY SIX MONTHS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THE STRIPPING WAS REPLACED, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURES AND REFERRED THE CONTACT TO THE DEALER. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 2,000. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.
Power train, Engine, May 8, 2017
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD FOCUS. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE JERKED WHILE THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER, BUT THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE COULD NOT BE DIAGNOSED. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS DESIGNED IN THAT MANNER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE ISSUE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN.
Electrical system, Vehicle speed control, Electronic stability control (ESC), May 8, 2017
AS I WAS WAITING FOR LIGHT TO TURN GREEN AT A BUSY INTERSECTION MY CAR STALLS. IT WAS ACTING AS IF I HAD PUT MY CAR IN PARK AND ACCELERATE THE GAS. ON MY DASH BOARD I NOTICE THE SYMBOL AS IF MY TRACTION WAS ON. I TURNED MY CAR OFF AND TRIES TO RESTART IT. IT WILL NOT TURN OVER. NOT EVEN MAKING A SOUND. MIND YOU I AM AT A VERY BUSY INTERSECTION. THIS IS SO DANGEROUS ESPECIALLY IF THIS WOULD HAVE HAPPENED ON THE FREEWAY.
Power train, Electrical system, Engine, May 8, 2017
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD FOCUS. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE HESITATED TO ACCELERATE AND SHUTTERED. ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO START. THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE CONTACT INDICATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS PREVIOUSLY REPAIRED FOR THE SAME FAILURE. THE VIN WAS UNKNOWN. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 72,000.
Power train, May 2, 2017
VEHICLE IS BACK AT DEALERSHIP FOR 5TH TIME FOR CATASTROPHIC FAILURE IN THE TRANSMISSION. THE CLUTCHES HAVE BEEN REPLACED 3 TIMES AND THE CURRENT FAILURE IS AN ACM MODULE. WE HAVE BEEN ADVISED THAT THEIR IS NOT A PERMANENT FIX FOR THE ISSUES THAT HAVE PLAGUED THIS VEHICLE. THIS PARTICULAR INCIDENT, THE VEHICLE STALLED OUT IN DRIVE THRU LANE. WAS ABLE TO RESTART BUT WARNING LIGHTS TO SERVICE TRANSMISSION CAME ON IMMEDIATELY.
Fuel/propulsion system, May 1, 2017
ENGINE STOPS AT DRIVING SPEED, RENDERING THE STEERING VERY DIFFICULT. THE DEALER MECHANIC SAID THE FUEL TANK COLLAPSED AND THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM WITH THIS CAR . SOMEHOW THIS IS NOT DEEMED BY FORD A SAFETY ISSUE.
Fuel/propulsion system, Apr 30, 2017
MY CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AS I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD AND THE CAR FELT LIKE IT WAS STALLING A BIT AND/OR LOSING POWER. THE VERY NEXT DAY, I FILLED UP MY CAR W/ 11 OR 12 GALLONS OF GAS THEN MY ENGINE IMMEDIATELY HAD TROUBLE STARTING. I KNEW MY BATTERY NEEDED TO BE REPLACED AS I HAVE OWNED THE CAR FOR 3+ YEARS AND HAVE YET TO REPLACE THE BATTERY. IT TOOK 4 TRIES FOR MY ENGINE TO START THEN I DROVE TO AN AUTO PARTS STORE THAT WAS CONVENIENTLY ACROSS THE STREET AND THEY PERFORMED A BATTERY TEST. IT WAS CONFIRMED THAT MY BATTERY WAS LOW. THE STORE EMPLOYEE ALSO DID AN ENGINE LIGHT DIAGNOSTIC AND THE CODE P-1450 APPEARED, A PURGE VALVE MALFUNCTION. I DIDN'T HAVE TIME TO REPLACE MY BATTERY AT THE MOMENT AS I HAD CLASS TO ATTEND TO. AFTER CLASS, I DROVE TO MY LOCAL FORD DEALERSHIP, RIATA FORD IN MANOR, TX, AND INFORMED THEM OF MY CHECK ENGINE LIGHT BEING ON. THE SERVICE ADVISER PLUGGED IN THE COMPUTER CODE READER AND READ THE SAME P-1450 CODE AND DECIDED TO "CLEAR IT". HE ASKED ME IF I HAD RECENTLY FILLED UP THE CAR W/ GAS AND I SAID YES, JUST A FEW HOURS AGO. HE TOLD ME THE CODE HAS BEEN 'CLEARED" AND TO COME BACK IF THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT COMES BACK ON. I THEN WENT TO AN AUTO PARTS STORE AND PURCHASED AND INSTALLED A BRAND NEW BATTERY. THE CAR STILL DIDN'T SEEM TO DRIVE AT ITS 100% CAPABILITY AND SOMETIMES ALMOST STALLING OUT. A DAY OR TWO LATER, THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT COMES BACK ON AGAIN AND I RETURN TO RIATA FORD. THEY PERFORM A FULL DIAGNOSTIC AND INFORM ME THAT THE PURGE VALVE IS NOT WORKING PROPERLY, CAUSING MY FUEL TANK TO COLLAPSE W/ FUEL PUMP DAMAGE. I WAS QUOTED A $2,000 REPAIR COST. I KNOW THAT FORD HAS ISSUED A RECALL ON THE SAME EXACT PART FOR THEIR FUSION MODELS AS WELL AS MERCURY MILANS. THERE IS ALSO A FLORIDA CLASS ACT LAWSUIT IN PROGRESS FOR THE SAME EXACT CAR PROBLEM. PLEASE ADVISE WHAT OPTIONS I MAY HAVE. THANK YOU IN ADVANCE FOR YOUR TIME.
Suspension, Apr 27, 2017
EXCESSIVE REAR TIRE WEAR: THE VEHICLE MADE A TRIP FROM GREENVILLE TX. TO LOUISVILLE KY AND BACK (APPROX. 1400 MILES) IN SEPTEMBER OF 2016 (WITH HIGH AMBIENT AND ROAD TEMPERATURE). THE INSIDE SHOULDER OF BOTH REAR TIRES WERE WORN DOWN TO THE CORDS. THE TIRES HAD ONLY AROUND 5000 MILES WHEN IT BEGAN THE TRIP. I TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE LOCAL FORD DEALER HERE IN GREENVILLE, AND HAD THEM TO ASSESS THE PROBLEM. THEY SAID IT FALLS WITHIN FORD SPECIFICATIONS OF (-2.1 --+0.6 CAMBER.....TOE -0.01-+0.39). I CALLED FORD CONSUMER RELATIONS 800-392-3673 (CAS-10568914-W6X6B2 ON 9/16/16). TALKED TO JEAN (866-631-3788 EXT. 77727) EXPLAINED THE PROBLEM, AND SHE CALLED THE DEALERSHIP WHO ALSO TOLD HER THE PROBLEM WAS AS I HAD DESCRIBED. SHE DID CALL ME BACK AND SAID THE CAR WAS OUT OF WARRANTY BY MONTHS HOWEVER, THE MILEAGE WAS ONLY 27111 AND HAD NEVER BEEN ON A LONG ROAD TRIP WITH THESE CONDITIONS. JEAN SAID THE CAR WAS NO LONGER IN WARRANTY AND THAT I HAD A TIRE PROBLEM. I SAID, "NO, JEAN, I DO NOT HAVE A TIRE PROBLEM, BUT FORD HAS A ENGINEERING PROBLEM BECAUSE THE ALIGNMENT SETTINGS ARE FIXED (CAMBER AND TOE IS NOT ADJUSTABLE)". I THEN CALLED CLINT (CENTRAL REGION FOR FORD) AND EXPLAINED THE PROBLEM, BUT ALSO HAD THE SAME CONSENSUS. AFTER THIS, I ORDERED A PAIR OF ADJUSTABLE CONTROL ARMS AND DECREASED THE CAMBER BY 1.5 DEGREES NEGATIVE, AND TOOK OUT OF EACH SIDE 1/10TH TOE IN (BOTH ADJUSTMENT STILL WITHIN FORDS SPECIFICATION RANGE). I DOCUMENTED TIRE WEAR BEFORE IT MADE A ROUND TRIP TO DENVER, CO FROM GREENVILLE, TX (APPROX. 1,640 MILES). UPON ITS RETURN THE WEAR WAS EVEN ACROSS THE TREAD. I AM WRITING THIS MEMO TO REPORT THAT FORD HAS A SAFETY PROBLEM WITH THE EXCESSIVE REAR TIRE WEAR BECAUSE IN THIS CASE THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT HAVE MADE ANOTHER ROUND TRIP FROM GREENVILLE TO LOUISVILLE WITHOUT HAVING TIRE FAILURE.
Other or unspecified, Apr 27, 2017
CLUTCH KIT REPLACEMENTS, ELECTRONIC TRANSMISSION MODULE REPLACEMENTS (THREE TIMES), AFTER ALL THIS I STILL HAVE A CAR THAT SHUDDERS THE ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON AND OFF. I TOOK IT TO AUTO ZONE THEY PUT THERE MACHINE THAT TELLS YOU WHAT IS WRONG WITH IT ON AND THE ERROR CODE IS P090C WHICH IS THE CLUTCH POSITION CIRCUIT. I PUT IN GEAR TO GO AFTER BACKING UP BUT IT WOULDN'T MOVE UNTIL I PUT IN GEAR S. I TOOK IT TO EBY FORD GOSHEN IN TO HAVE IT FIXED.
Electrical system, Apr 25, 2017
WIRES IN THE REAR RIGHT LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT HAVE BECOME EXPOSED AND/OR BROKEN FROM REGULAR OPENING AND CLOSING OF THE LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT LID. THE WIRES ARE RESTRICTED IN MOTION SUCH THAT THEY BEND WITH EVERY OPENING AND CLOSING OF THE LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT. THIS LEAD TO A BREAKING OF WIRES WHICH CAUSED THE TRUNK LIGHT AND OPENING MECHANISM TO FAIL. EXPOSED WIRES CAN LEAD TO MANY MORE PROBLEMS LIKE SHORTING THE BATTERY OR AN ELECTRICAL FIRE.
Other or unspecified, Apr 21, 2017
THERE'S NOTHING WRONG WITH MY VEHICLE. MY VEHICLE HAS NEVER BEEN DRIVEN BY ANYONE BUT ME. NO ONE HAS EVER BEEN HURT OR INJURED IN MY CAR. ANY REPORTS LIKE THE ONE THAT ON YOUR SITE UNDER VIN#[XXX] IS FALSE, AND SHOULD BE INVESTIGATED *SEARCH OF COMPLAINT DATABASE ON APRIL 24, 2017, SHOWS THAT THIS IS THE ONLY COMPLAINT FILED ON THAT VIN*SMCH INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR
Structure, Apr 21, 2017
DRIVER'S DOOR WON'T LATCH. USED THE CAR NORMALLY THE PREVIOUS DAY. CAR PARKED IN DRIVEWAY, AND WHEN I GOT IN TO DRIVE, THE DOOR WOULDN'T SHUT, WITH NO APPARENT CAUSE.
Power train, Other or unspecified, Fuel/propulsion system, Apr 20, 2017
THE VEHICLE'S CLUTCH HAS BEEN REPLACED TWICE IT STUTTERS/HESITATES, MAKES GRINDING NOISES, ETC. AND STILL DOES SINCE SECOND REPAIR, RADIO MADE POPPING, STATIC SKRECKING SOUNDS THAT GOT WORSE OVER TIME TO THE POINT OF HAPPENING ALL THE TIME AND MADE RADIO USELESS, PURGE VALVE FAILED AND COULD HAVE DESTROYED GAS TANK AND FUEL PUMP IF NOT DEALT WITH WHICH THANKFULLY I DID. THESE ARE ALL KNOWN ISSUES WITH THIS VEHICLE THOUSANDS OF SIMILAR COMPLAINTS ONLINE.
Other or unspecified, Engine, Apr 19, 2017
TRANSMISSION IS SLIPPING REALLY BAD AND GETS UP TO 3,000-4,000 RPMS THEN JERKS REALLY HARD.
Electrical system, Apr 19, 2017
I'VE RESEARCHED AND HAVE DISCOVERED THAT THE RADIO HEAD IS BAD. WHILE DRIVING, THERE IS A RIDICULOUSLY LOUD STATIC NOISE THAT PULSES AT ANY GIVEN TIME. EVEN WHEN I TURN THE IGNITION OFF, IT STILL STATICS LOUDLY - YOU CAN HEAR IT WHILE WALKING AWAY AND THE WINDOWS ARE UP
Power train, Apr 19, 2017
VEHICLE SHUDDERS AT TAKE OFF OR WHEN SLOWING DOWN TO MAKE A TURN WHEN INITIALIZING GAS. ISSUE WAS FOUND TO BE A PROBLEM WITH THE CLUTCH. SIMILAR VEHICLES WITH THE SAME MAKE, MODEL AND YEAR HAVE BEEN GIVEN EXTENDED WARRANTY# 14M02 FOR THIS SAME ISSUE. MY VEHICLE DOES NOT FALL UNDER THE VIN#'S BEING COVERED. I BELIEVE THIS ISSUE IS AFFECTING MORE VEHICLES THAN FORD REALIZES. MY CAR IS CURRENTLY AT 65,369 MILES.
Structure, Apr 19, 2017
AS I BACKED OUT OF MY DRIVEWAY AND BEGAN DRIVING UP THE STREET, I REALIZED MY DRIVER DOOR WOULD NOT SHUT ALL THE WAY, AND THE DASH SAID "DOOR AJAR." OF COURSE I IMMEDIATELY PARKED THE CAR AND CAN'T DRIVE IT NOW. I COULD NOT FIGURE OUT WHAT THE PROBLEM WAS. AFTER RESEARCHING POSSIBLE SOLUTIONS ON THE INTERNET, I SEE THIS HAS BEEN AN ISSUE WITH MANY OTHER DRIVER DOORS NOT LATCHING IN 2013 FORD FOCUSES.
Power train, Air bags, Apr 15, 2017, crash
MY 75 YEAR OLD MOTHER IN LAW WAS DRIVING THIS CAR (HER CAR) ON 4/4/17 IN BELLMEAD, TEXAS. SHE WAS HIT AT ABOUT 40 MPH IN THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE QUARTER PANEL/WHEEL AREA BY A 1998 HONDA SEDAN. SHE WAS DRIVING ON A PAVED FEEDER ROAD IN CLEAR SUN SHINY WEATHER. THE CAR WAS A TOTAL LOSS DUE TO THE AXEL BREAKING AND THE AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY. SHE HIT HER HEAD IN THE ACCIDENT WHICH RESULTED IN HER DEATH A WEEK LATER DUE TO A STROKE CAUSED BY A LEFT HEMORRHAGIC STROKE (BRAIN BLEED). I CAN PROVIDE THE POLICE REPORT AND PHOTOS VIA PERSONAL EMAIL NOT THROUGH THIS PUBLIC FORUM.
Power train, Apr 4, 2017
WE HAVE HAD THE TCM REPLACE ONE, THE CLUTHES REPLACED TWICE AND THE SHUTTERING, NON SHIFTING, SHFTING WHEN NOT SUPPOSED TO ARE STILL HAPPENING. AFTER MULTIPLE VISITS TO TWO FORD DEALERS, FORD IS UNABLE TO FIX THESE DANGEROUS PROBLEMS.MY WIFE WAS ON THE FREEWAY TRAVELING AT 70MPH WHEN THE CAR SUDDENLY DIED, NO POWER. LUCKY IT WAS VERY EARLY IN THE MORNING AND THERE WAS NO TRAFFIC. UNDER NORMAL DRIVING CONDITIONS, MY WIFE MAY HAVE BEEN SEVERELY INJURED OR WORSE. THESE 2011 - CURRENT YEAR FORD FOCUS AND FIESTA ARE A DANGER ON OUR ROADS, FORD MUST BE MADE TO RECALL THESE DEATH TRAPS.
Exterior lighting, Structure, Apr 4, 2017
IN MOTION REAR BRAKE LIGHTS SOMETIMES DO NOT WORK. IN MOTION . TRUNK UNLATCHES UNINTENTIONALLY FORCING MYSELF TO STOP AND PULL OVER AND CLOSE THE TRUNK LID.IN BOTH SITUATIONS THE VEHICLE HAS WARNING THAT CORRECTLY WARNS OF THE OCCURRING ERROR. ON MORE THAN 3 OCCASIONS RECENTLY IN MARCH OF 2017.
Power train, Apr 4, 2017
THIS HAPPENS CONSISTENTLY, FROM A STOP WHEN THE CAR IS ACCELERATING THERES A VERY DISTINCT STUTTERING WHERE THE CAR FEELS LIKE ITS BUCKING OR MOVING BACK AND FORTH AS IF IT CAN'T GET INTO GEAR. OCCASIONALLY THIS WILL MAKE IT FEEL LIKE THE CAR IS ABOUT TO STALL. WE'VE HAD THE CAR IN THE SHOP FOR SERVICE FOR THIS EXACT ISSUE 3 TIMES (ABOUT TO BE A 4TH). WE WERE MOST RECENTLY IN LINCOLN CITY, OREGON AND TRYING TO MERGE INTO TRAFFIC FROM A DEAD STOP, PRESSING ON THE ACCELERATOR MADE THE CAR LURCH AND DIDN'T OFFER US THE ABILITY TO MERGE SMOOTHLY, INSTEAD WE WERE UNSURE IF WE WERE GOING TO STALL OUT OR IF THE GEAR WOULD CATCH.