Worst 2013 Ford Focus Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
POWER TRAIN
ENGINE
STEERING
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2013 Ford Focus.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN | 1,049 | 15 | 1 | 47,258 mi | |
| ENGINE | 339 | 7 | 6 | 55,403 mi | |
| STEERING | 268 | 6 | — | 75,266 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 264 | 4 | 5 | 51,227 mi | |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 204 | 4 | 3 | 77,304 mi | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 191 | — | — | 69,494 mi | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 110 | 5 | — | 38,003 mi | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 73 | 4 | 1 | 49,669 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 49 | — | — | 96,693 mi | |
| ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) | 36 | — | 1 | 65,329 mi | |
| AIR BAGS | 26 | 18 | — | 72,487 mi | |
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH | 24 | — | — | 73,330 mi | |
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES | 23 | — | — | 77,857 mi | |
| VISIBILITY/WIPER | 23 | — | — | 70,134 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY | 22 | — | — | 57,535 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 22 | 4 | 1 | 51,469 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM) | 17 | 1 | — | 102,925 mi | |
| SEAT BELTS | 17 | 1 | — | 56,816 mi | |
| SUSPENSION | 15 | 2 | — | 48,208 mi | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 13 | 1 | — | 41,304 mi | |
| WHEELS | 13 | 2 | — | 33,400 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 11 | 1 | — | 91,109 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 10 | — | 1 | 20,486 mi | |
| TIRES | 7 | 1 | — | 24,521 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:INTERNAL:CLUTCHES/BANDS | 6 | — | — | 65,247 mi | |
| STRUCTURE | 5 | — | — | 23,488 mi | |
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:TRUNK LID:LATCH | 4 | — | — | 92,250 mi | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY:TRUNK LID | 4 | — | — | 55,000 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE | 3 | — | — | 21,443 mi | |
| SEATS | 3 | 1 | — | 57,367 mi |
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Recalls for 2013 Ford Focus
16 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~12,607,992 vehicles.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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."
+ 6 more recalls
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