2013 Ford Focus problems and complaints
Owners have filed 2112 complaints with NHTSA about the 2013 Ford Focus. The most-reported areas: Power Train (1102), Engine (344), Electrical System (276).
Key takeaways
- 2112 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 49 involve a crash, 12 a fire, 28 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 1102 | 52% |
| Engine | 344 | 16% |
| Electrical System | 276 | 13% |
| Steering | 273 | 13% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 209 | 10% |
| Unknown Or Other | 196 | 9% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 112 | 5% |
| Structure | 84 | 4% |
| Fuel System | 55 | 3% |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages | 53 | 3% |
| Gasoline | 53 | 3% |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 36 | 2% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 Ford Focus 4 DR FWD | 5/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| 2013 Ford Focus 5 HB FWD | 5/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Power Train,vehicle Speed Control,unknown Or Other - filed 2026-09-25
Transmission error stating clutch A engaged. Yes, the vehicle is available for inspection. My safety and the safety of others were put at risk because the vehicle would not move after being stopped at the stop light or stop sign or stop during traffic.
Electrical System,engine,fuel/Propulsion System - filed 2026-09-23
The vehicle suffered a major mechanical and electrical failure on July 28, 2026, and was immediately towed to an authorized dealership. After a multi-day delay awaiting a senior technician's analysis, the dealership issued a single service ticket grouping two distinct issues: a failed Canister Purge Valve (active Safet...
Electrical System - filed 2026-09-09
RE: FAULTY THROTTLE WIRING / LOCATION CAUSING CORROSION 2013 FORD FOCUS - RECALL NEEDED To Whom It May Concern: My 2013 Ford Focus SE Flex with VIN [XXX] lost power while traveling from [XXX] to [XXX] a couple times before completely dying. My code reader was getting fixed throttle codes 2112, 2111 and pending codes ...
Diagnose it yourself
As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases, at no extra cost to you.
More for the 2013 Ford Focus
Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.