THE TRANSMISSION HAS BEEN REPAIRED TIME AND TIME WITH NO FIX. THE RECALL FIX WAS A FAILURE AS WELL. TOOK THE TRANSMISSION IN FOR REPAIR THEY STATED THAT WAS NORMAL FOR THAT TRANSMISSION. SOMETIMES IT JETS OFF THEN OTHER TIMES IT WILL NOT GO. FORD SHOULD HAVE REPLACED MY CAR OR THAT TRANSMISSION AWHILE AGO. THE CAR IS CURRENTLY GETTING WORSE.
2013 ford Focus powertrain problems
critical 1,048 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $2,500
Complaints
1,048
Recalls
0
Crashes
16
Avg fix
$2,500
What owners are reporting 11 most recent
The contact owns a 2013 Ford Focus. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the transmission was slipping. Additionally, the contact stated that the vehicle would fail to respond while attempting to drive from a complete stop or while shifting into gear. The transmission warning light was illuminated. The contact stated that the transmission clutch and the transmission control module …
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD FOCUS. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH, THE TRANSMISSION OVERHEATING WARNING LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT PULLED OVER AND PARKED THE VEHICLE ON THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. THE CONTACT WAITED FOR FIVE MINUTES BEFORE RESTARTING THE VEHICLE, AND CONTINUED DRIVING TO HER DESTINATION. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO LARRY H. MILLER SUPER FORD (1340 500 W, SALT LAKE CIT…
THIS CAR SHUDDERS WHEN STARTING FROM A STOP. ESPECIALLY BAD GOING UP AN INCLINE
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD FOCUS. WHILE ACCELERATING THE VEHICLE FROM A STOP OR WHILE IN REVERSE, THE VEHICLE SHUTTERED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE TRANSMISSION CLUTCH FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED SIX TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS SERVICE PER A TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN FOR THE TRANSMISSION CLUTCH FAILURE. THE MAN…
I HAD ALREADY BEGUN NOTICING THE SHUDDERING AND LURCHES WHEN I WAS NOTIFIED OF THE RECALL. I IMMEDIATELY BROUGHT IT TO MY LOCAL DEALERSHIP IN MAY 2015. DURING THIS FIRST VISIT THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT REPLACED THE CLUTCHES, CLUTCH ASSEMBLY, SEAL, AND FLUIDS AS ALLOWED BY THE RECALL. I BROUGHT THE VEHICLE BACK TO SERVICE IN OCTOBER 2015 AT WHICH TIME I WAS TOLD THIS PROBLEM WOULD NEVER BE FIXED, BUT …
TRANSMISSION JERKS.,HESITATES,SLIPS REVS UP,STALLS OUT,MODULE FOR TRANSMISSION REPROGRAMMED,REPLACED,CLUTCHES REPLACED,STILL SAME PROBLEM.THEY CANNOT REPAIR,WILL SIT PARKED IN DRIVEWAY.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD FOCUS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE ENGINE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT ALSO MENTIONED THAT THE GEAR FAILED TO REVERSE THE VEHICLE INTERMITTENTLY. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT WHILE ATTEMPTING TO ACCELERATE, THE VEHICLE HESITATED. THE FAILURES WAS PERSISTENT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REP…
SINCE THE FOCUS WAS FIRST DROVE THERE HAS BEEN A SHUTTER,A NOISE COMING FROM WHAT WE THIN IS THE TRANSMISSION. WE BOUGHT THIS CAR IN NY AND TOOK IT TO THE DEALERSHIP TWICE AND TOLD US THAT THE CAR NEEDED TO BE DRIVE AND SHOULD STOP THIS AT A 1000 MI. MOVED TO AR TOOK IT TO THE DEALERSHIP THEY SAID IT WAS UNDER RECALL? THAT THE CAR NEEDED TO BE REPROGRAMMED CONCERNING DRIVETRAIN. TOOK IT BACK 2 OTH…
The contact owns a 2013 Ford Focus. The contact stated that while depressing the accelerator pedal, the vehicle started jerking. No warning lights were illuminated during the failure. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic but the mechanic stated that he would not repair the vehicle. The vehicle was then taken to a Ford dealer where it was diagnosed with a wiring failure. The vehicle was…
Common questions
How serious is the powertrain problem on the 2013 ford Focus?
It's a serious issue. 1048 complaints have been filed, including 16 reports involving a crash and 1 fatality(ies). We've classified it as critical based on NHTSA's reported outcomes.
At what mileage does the powertrain typically fail?
Mileage data is limited for this issue. Owners report failures across a wide range, suggesting cause is more about driving conditions and maintenance than mileage alone.
What does it cost to fix?
Independent shops typically charge around $2,500 for powertrain repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Are there any recalls related to powertrain?
No active recalls currently cover powertrain issues on this vehicle. The complaints filed represent owner-reported failures that haven't risen to the level of a manufacturer-issued recall — but they're still worth knowing about before you buy or budget for repairs.
Other problem areas on this vehicle
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