Other complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2013 Ford Focus has 221 NHTSA other complaints and 2 other-related recalls.
221
Complaints
2
Recalls
0
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
12E035000
EQUIPMENT
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 c...
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EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ENGINE BLOCK HEATER
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 b...
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 1, 2025 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | The reverse Camera assist and alerts are faulty. The camera when you put the car into Reverse is ups... |
| Feb 25, 2025 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Power train or speed control. The transmission acts up and it’s a common problem in this model and i... |
| Dec 1, 2024 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE | The vehicle jerks from gear to gear when getting the car to move, hesitates and feels like it's skip... |
| Jun 13, 2024 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | [XXX], around 11am, I was driving and the driver door was wide opened. I tried to shut it but no wa... |
| Apr 18, 2024 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Dual transmission going out |
| Mar 26, 2024 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Duel clutch transmission is bad, has trouble shifting and accelerating with a small leak. |
| Jan 5, 2024 | LANE DEPARTURE,BACK OVER PREVENTION | The rear backup camera is malfunctioning and is unsafe when backing up. |
| Nov 4, 2023 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | The canister purge valve has failed. Was not defective when recall #19S22 was performed. Car failed ... |
| Jun 3, 2023 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | I was driving and all of a sudden a loud bang was heard which made me shocked and frightened. I real... |
| May 15, 2023 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | On 4/20/23 while driving home from work on the highway my car stalled and after pulling over would n... |
| May 3, 2023 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | There was a past recall for the purge valve canister and the fuel pump and I was never notified from... |
| Apr 21, 2023 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Clutch Assembly |
| Apr 12, 2023 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Faulty door latch/ car not registering door is closed Dealer did not recognize this as part of the r... |
| Mar 27, 2023 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE | On Monday March 27th 2023 at about 7:00 pm I was leaving the parking garage where I work in Rosslyn,... |
| Oct 24, 2022 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | The vehicle sputters and shakes when pulling out. I try not to pull out if someone is coming because... |
| Jun 22, 2022 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | Faulty canister purge valve caused vehicle to stall and shut down while driving on public roads. Can... |
| Jun 7, 2022 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Lost power while driving on highway. Ford dealership identified problem with TCM. Car has not been r... |
| Jun 6, 2022 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | My Transmission Control Module went out on my 2013 Ford Focus SE and is supposed to be covered by th... |
| May 11, 2022 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Sometimes the engine will not start. I have to continue attempting start until I hear a noise on the... |
| Mar 3, 2022 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Car won't go in gear when you come to stop, or in middle of driving on beltway and you can't get ove... |