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2013 Ford focus Engine Problems

Engine complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2013 Ford focus has 101 NHTSA engine complaints and 0 engine-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2013 Ford focus

Powertrain
1048
Steering
273
Other
221
Electrical
150
Engine
101
Structure
69
Fuel System
53
Latches & Locks
45
Speed Control
39
Visibility
22
Airbags
21
Seat Belts
14
Suspension
12
Brakes
9
Tires
8
Wheels
7
Lights
5

101

Complaints

0

Recalls

3

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026

All Engine Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Jul 1, 2023ENGINECar was inspected by a Ford certified mechanic after issues arose. My car only has 24,000 miles on ...
Jun 19, 2023ENGINEThe contact owns a 2013 Ford Focus. The contact stated that while her son was driving at an undisclo...
Mar 13, 2023ENGINEThe vehicle had a recall on the clutch that is faulty AGAIN, only after 2.5 years from the last repa...
Feb 6, 2023ENGINEThe contact owns a 2013 Ford Focus. The contact stated while driving 70 MPH, the check engine warnin...
Feb 1, 2023ENGINETransmission failed. Yes it is available for inspection upon request. The car was in a stalled out m...
Oct 14, 2022ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,POWER TRAINThe contact owns a 2013 Ford Focus. The contact stated that while driving at an undetermined speed, ...
Aug 25, 2022ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINEThe contact owns a 2013 Ford Focus. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, t...
Jun 15, 2022ENGINEThere have been several lawsuits filed and settled for the vehicle in question previously. Most rece...
Mar 12, 2022ENGINEThe contact owned a 2013 Ford Focus. The contact stated that she left her dog in the vehicle with th...
Aug 23, 2021ENGINEWhen pulling out on a hill or incline the car hesitates and seems to fall on its face for a short ti...
Jul 17, 2021ENGINEClutch and actuators , car only has 80,000 miles. $3500 transmission repair .
May 31, 2021ENGINETwo weeks after purchasing vehicle from a used car dealer, started having severe transmission shudde...
Feb 22, 2021ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,POWER TRAINTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD FOCUS. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY, THE VEH...
Aug 5, 2020ENGINEI WAS DRIVING ALONG WITH MY 3 CHILDREN WHEN MY FORD EXPLORER 2011 SUDDENLY TURNED OFF IN THE MIDDLE ...
Mar 26, 2020ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMFORD FOCUS 2013 TITANIUM IN MARCH 2020 ON INTERSTATE 90 BETWEEN ST CHARLES MN AND EYOTA MN STALLED W...
Feb 8, 2020ENGINEMY CAR IS HAVING ISSUES SHIFTING. IT IS AN AUTOMATIC CAR. THERE IS ISSUES ACCELERATING. WHEN STOPPED...
Feb 7, 2020ENGINETL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD FOCUS. WHILE DRIVING AT LOW SPEEDS THE VEHICLE STALLED AND RESTART...
Dec 1, 2019ENGINEThe contact owns a 2013 Ford Focus. The contact stated while driving 45 mph, the vehicle stalled. Th...
Sep 6, 2019ENGINESTARTING TO DRIVE CAR HESITATES AND VIBRATES.
Aug 24, 2019ENGINETL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD TAURUS. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUM...

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