2013 Ford Focus Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 24about this part
- Share
- 1%of 2,112 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 39,394miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 24 complaints about the brakes of the 2013 Ford Focus, 1% of the 2,112 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 39,394 miles. 5 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Passenger side tail light is out (brake light bulb fault warning light is on). After several bulb changes, the brake light either does not come on or it burns out very quickly. An on-line search revealed that this is a common problem and Ford has done nothing about this safety concern. I do not know when this problem first started because it may have been a long time before someone else noticed it and alerted me. The problem is present as soon as the key is turned on.”
NHTSA complaint #11209303, filed 2019-05, 30,000 miles“I was driving down the highway when my vehicle started lagging and the RPM was going up to 60. Stop at red light the passenger side front wheel caught a fire. Brake caliber locked”
NHTSA complaint #11207512, filed 2019-05, 81,780 miles“I purchased this car in august of 2017 in bastrop, texas at benny boyd used car sales. It broke 20 days later , where it went to bastrop Ford , unknown as to what recall they repaired but it returned to the shop about less than 2 months later with another recall issue , I have had the same issues several times , I now have the same issues again and have since november of 2018 I would like to return to my home state and or be able to get a new car but because this car has consumed and nearly diminished almost every part of my livelyhood and self worth , finances, debt , etc . …”
NHTSA complaint #11365412, filed 2020-10, 134,000 miles“My Ford Focus shudders when accelerating and lurch forward without warning when I'm slowing down or accelerating. I have had it repaired once and need to go back again. How many times do I have to go without a car because the dealership once again has my car in for repairs due to a manufacturer transmission defect. Also, what premature internal wear is this all causing? Will I need to replace parts before they would normally need replacing or fixing?! I'm worried the car will breakdown or there will be a crash where someone gets seriously hurt. …”
NHTSA complaint #10673023, filed 2015-01, 38,000 miles“As I was driving east on the long island expressway prior to exit 41s the cars notification lights kicked on several messages came up which included rear park assist, hill start assist as well as battery indicator, oil light, check engine light, etc. I attempted to push on the gas however nothing occurred I was coasting at 40 MPH I signaled to get over into the right lane, I applied the brake however it also locked up and would not brake, I was almost rear ended/side swiped by several vehicles as I was unable to keep up with traffic and brake accordingly. …”
NHTSA complaint #10747934, filed 2015-08, 52,456 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10091151Oct 17, 2016Some 2008-2017 ford/mercury/lincoln vehicles equipped with sync may generate a vhr that identifies a concern with the brakes and suspension category indicating service is…
- 10090681Oct 17, 2016Some 2008-2017 ford/mercury/lincoln vehicles equipped with sync may generate a vhr that identifies a concern with the brakes and suspension category indicating service is…
- 10055324Mar 1, 2014Ford: there are multiple communication module diagnostic trouble codes (dtc) due to hs-can circuit located on underside of front passenger seat shorting to ground. Model…
Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 21 | 3% |
| 2017 | 11 | 1% |
| 2016 | 13 | 1% |
| 2015 | 10 | 1% |
| 2014 | 32 | 1% |
| 2013 | 24 | 1% |
| 2012 | 61 | 2% |
| 2011 | 5 | 4% |
| 2010 | 11 | 4% |
| 2009 | 9 | 4% |
| 2008 | 13 | 5% |
| 2007 | 20 | 5% |
| 2006 | 14 | 7% |
| 2005 | 30 | 7% |
| 2004 | 40 | 10% |
| 2003 | 62 | 6% |
| 2002 | 72 | 8% |
| 2001 | 199 | 11% |
| 2000 | 424 | 12% |
| 1999 | 2 | 18% |
Other parts of the 2013 Ford Focus
1,102 complaintsEngine
344 complaintsElectrical system
276 complaintsSteering
273 complaintsFuel system
263 complaintsOther or unknown
198 complaintsVehicle speed control
112 complaintsBody and structure
84 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
53 complaintsElectronic stability control
36 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
29 complaintsAir bags
26 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2013 Ford Focus
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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