Powertrain complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2013 Ford Focus has 1048 NHTSA powertrain complaints and 0 powertrain-related recalls.
1048
Complaints
0
Recalls
10
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 18, 2025 | POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | Our 2013 ford focus has had the shudder clutch replaced 3 times in 4 years. We paid $2500 for them t... |
| Sep 8, 2025 | POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | erratic shifting and eratic slipping gears , first happened while on highway and then it wouldnt go ... |
| Jul 22, 2025 | POWER TRAIN | The contact owns a 2013 Ford Focus. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the ve... |
| Jun 17, 2025 | POWER TRAIN,ENGINE | The contact owns a 2013 Ford Focus. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed and att... |
| Jun 12, 2025 | POWER TRAIN | The contact owns a 2013 Ford Focus. The contact stated that while driving 70 MPH, the transmission u... |
| Jun 12, 2025 | POWER TRAIN,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | The car shows a warning transmission fault service now |
| May 22, 2025 | POWER TRAIN,ENGINE | The contact owns a 2013 Ford Focus. The contact stated that while attempting to accelerate from a st... |
| May 9, 2025 | POWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE | When I drive my car it takes time before it kicks in to drive correctly |
| Apr 15, 2025 | POWER TRAIN | The contact owns a 2013 Ford Focus. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the veh... |
| Mar 15, 2025 | POWER TRAIN | The contact owns a 2013 Ford Focus. The contact stated while driving on several occasions at various... |
| Mar 6, 2025 | POWER TRAIN,ENGINE | The contact owns a 2013 Ford Focus. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, t... |
| Feb 28, 2025 | POWER TRAIN | My car randomly puts itself in 2nd gear and wont go more than 25 mph |
| Jan 30, 2025 | POWER TRAIN | The contact owns a 2013 Ford Focus. The contact stated while driving 20 MPH, the transmission hesita... |
| Nov 14, 2024 | POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | Has a bad electrical problem and the transmission is got right |
| Nov 14, 2024 | POWER TRAIN | The contact owns a 2013 Ford Focus. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the ve... |
| Nov 10, 2024 | POWER TRAIN | I started experiencing intermittent (what seems like transmission) Issues about a little over a year... |
| Oct 24, 2024 | POWER TRAIN | CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ON AND TPMS LIGHT ON. VEHICLE EXHIBITS OVERHEATING WARNING LIGHT ON. FOUND CODES:... |
| Sep 17, 2024 | POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE | P0236 , p0238, p007d, p0456, charged air sensor A fault, boost sensor range/performance fault, and o... |
| Sep 11, 2024 | POWER TRAIN | The contact owns a 2013 Ford Focus. The contact stated that upon shifting the vehicle into reverse, ... |
| Sep 8, 2024 | POWER TRAIN,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE | I am experiencing a significant issue with my 2013 Ford Focus that aligns with known recall symptoms... |