2013 Ford Focus

1,883 serious complaints of 2,181, the most about power train (1,139) and engine (360); per car on the road, 1.0× this model's usual year. 12 recalls. NHTSA investigation RQ19005: door latch failures. NHTSA investigation RQ23006: loss of motive power.

What owners report

“The contact owns a 2013 ford focus. While driving approximately 10 to 35 mph, the vehicle lost power and would not accelerate when the accelerator pedal was depressed. In addition, the check engine light illuminated. The failure recurred numerous times.”

An owner's complaint to NHTSA about the power train, Aug 2016

“The contact owns a 2013 Ford Focus. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the accelerator pedal was depressed but the vehicle failed to respond. The contact was able to shift gears and drive the vehicle. The check engine warning light was illuminated.”

An owner's complaint to NHTSA about the engine, Jun 2022

Fixes and extended coverage

• Extended coverage This extended warranty coverage will address intermittent symptoms of loss of transmission engagement while driving, no-start, or a lack of power. Ford is extending the warranty coverage on the DPS6 automatic transmission TCM to 10 years of service or 150,000 miles from the warranty start date of… (14M02, Jul 2021)
• Extended coverage Customer satisfaction Program 14M01 - Supplement #5 Certain 2011 thr ough 2014 Model Year Fies ta and Focus vehicles equipped with a DKPS6 Automatic Transmission Transmission Clautch Shudder/Transmission Input Shaft Seal warranty Extension (14M01S5, Mar 2016)
• Extended coverage Certain 2011 through 2015 Model Year Fiesta and 2012 through 2014 Model Year Focus Vehicles Equipped with a DPS6 Automatic Transmission - Transmission Control Module Extended Warranty Coverage (19N07, Aug 2019)
• Extended coverage Certain 2011 through 2014 Model Year Fiesta and Focus Vehicles Equipped with a DPS6 Automatic Transmission - Transmission Clutch Shudder / Transmission Input Shaft Seal Warranty Extension (14M01, Aug 2019)
• Repair program This customer satisfaction program updates the TCM software in affected vehicles to provide improved detection and over warning of electrical circuit failures in the TCM. (20B22, Sep 2020)

From the manufacturer's bulletins filed with NHTSA. A dealer can look up whether a car has had the work done or is still covered.

2,181 owner complaints · 12 recalls (check a car's VIN for open recalls) · EPA combined: 26–105 mpg · NHTSA: 5 of 5 stars · 2013 trims and features