Electrical complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2013 Ford Focus has 150 NHTSA electrical complaints and 2 electrical-related recalls.
150
Complaints
2
Recalls
1
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
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ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
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...
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ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Escape vehicles manufactured October 5, 2011, to April 1, 2013, and equipped with ...
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 6, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | The vehicle was serviced at Bartow Ford in Bartow, Florida, where approximately $1,100 was paid for ... |
| Apr 23, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | Power steering randomly stops working when vehicle is running. It happens most often right after I s... |
| Nov 28, 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | There is an issue with the vehicle not receiving gasoline and the car has left me stranded |
| Sep 5, 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE | The contact owns a 2013 Ford Focus. The contact stated while driving 35 MPH, the vehicle stalled and... |
| Feb 14, 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | The washer fluid pump leaks causing liquid to make its way along the electrical wires leading to the... |
| Nov 15, 2022 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE | While driving on busy street, car gave sudden warning light 'stop safely now’, car then slowed and s... |
| Oct 3, 2022 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | Horn stopped working three times. Was replaced by a certified mechanic both times and once again ho... |
| Aug 28, 2022 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | Bought my car from a dealer Ford and it was fine to start out then the battery died put a new one in... |
| Aug 24, 2022 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | Car acted like the battery was dead, then when the car started the Check Engine Light engaged. The c... |
| Jul 15, 2022 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | The stereo has faulty mosfet components IT SOUNDS LIKE MACHINE GUN SHOTS I almost hit another car an... |
| Mar 3, 2022 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | Radio makes loud popping noises on occasion. This is available for inspection upon request assuming... |
| Oct 19, 2021 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,ENGINE | This car started to make loud engine noises which caused the car to shut off then it restarted on it... |
| Oct 1, 2021 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE | Powertrain loss and loss of engine power, power control module. Engine failure on a busy highway. Pu... |
| May 27, 2021 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | The contact owns a 2013 Ford Focus. The contact stated while driving 73 mph, the contact heard a lou... |
| Jan 16, 2021 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE | TRANSMISSION SEEMS TO BE SLIPPING AS IF THE GEARS ARE NOT CATCHING DURING CERTAIN TIMES OF SHIFTING.... |
| Dec 17, 2020 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | CAR IS LESS THAN 6 YEARS OLD, STEERING COMPLETELY FAILS IN VERY COLD WEATHER DESPITE A FULLY ELECTRI... |
| Nov 15, 2020 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | WIRING HARNESS IN TRUNK ALL WIRES ARE EITHER BROKEN OR EXPOSED CA'T ACCESS MY TRUNK HAVE TO PUT DOWN... |
| Aug 1, 2020 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | DRIVER SIDE WINDOW REPAIRED ONES AND BROCKE AGAIN. 2 TIMES TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS AND HAD THE CLUCH R... |
| Jul 24, 2020 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | MY CAR IS CONSTANTLY HAVING ELECTRICAL ISSUES THE RADIO WILL CUT OFF IN THE MIDDLE OF PLAYING IT WON... |
| May 29, 2020 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING | POWER TO DASHBOARD WENT OFF, NO EXTERIOR LIGHTS INCLUDING HEAD LIGHTS, TAIL LIGHTS, BRAKE LIGHTS, FL... |