2013 Ford Focus problems and complaints
Owners have filed 2110 complaints with NHTSA about the 2013 Ford Focus. The most-reported areas: Power Train (1101), Engine (343), Electrical System (275).
Key takeaways
- 2110 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 | 1101 | 52% |
| Engine | 343 | 16% |
| Electrical System | 275 | 13% |
| Steering | 273 | 13% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 208 | 10% |
| Unknown Or Other | 195 | 9% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 111 | 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.
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 ...
Power Train,electrical System - filed 2026-09-02
I purchased a 2013 Ford Focus from Boucher Ford of Menomonee Falls, WI in February, 2026. A few months later, Ford issued a recall on this car that requires the Powertrain Control Module to be reprogrammed to avoid issues like a collapsed fuel tank or stalling while driving, potentially causing an accident. I had been ...
Power Train - filed 2026-09-02
The contact owns a 2013 Ford Focus. The contact stated that the transmission failed, and the vehicle lost motive power, and the vehicle was stuck in the middle of traffic. The contact referenced several satisfaction programs for the issue; however, the VIN was not included in the repair. The vehicle was towed back to t...
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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.