2013 Ford Focus Other or unknown Problems
- Complaints
- 198about this part
- Share
- 9%of 2,112 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 64,386miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 198 complaints about the other or unknown of the 2013 Ford Focus, 9% of the 2,112 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 64,386 miles.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The car shakes when trying to change gears an take off today it did it bad in traffic an wouldn't go into reverse an the check engine light came on.. I toke it to see why the light came on an it was the code p080d witch is the same as many other have reported clutch motor TCM I just hope that's it an I still have a warranty on it..”
NHTSA complaint #11319852, filed 2020-03, 80,000 miles“Faulty transmission. While driving the lights would come on that the transmission is overheating and the car would come to a halt. We took it in once to have it fixed and had to pay $1500 for them to replace parts in the transmission because they were not covered under the recall. Our car still shudders. We have had nothing but trouble with this car which isn't even paid off yet.”
NHTSA complaint #11234828, filed 2019-07, 80,000 miles“I brought car to Ford star because I feel shudder and also I received letter from Ford about the recall of the transmission. After 3days they release the car and telling me that shudder and jerking are in normal limit. And the charge me for the labor of $195.because they say that it has no problem with the car.”
NHTSA complaint #11256483, filed 2019-09, 74,000 miles“When I accelerate from a stop the car shutters/jerks. Feels like strong tumble strips. Also almost like wheels are locking and trying to grip. I have been scared at I intersections as with hesitation the car doesn't have much power. Once it shifts (I have automatic) it's fine. Doesn't happen every time either.”
NHTSA complaint #11244722, filed 2019-08, 60,000 miles“My 2013 Ford Focus has an issue with a stuttering/shuddering type feeling. When I am stopped and then begin to try and accelerate is when the problem occurs. This has been very dangerous at times when I am entering traffic after being stopped. My car does not get to proper speed quickly enough.”
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Other or unknown: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 78 | 9% |
| 2017 | 81 | 9% |
| 2016 | 105 | 9% |
| 2015 | 120 | 12% |
| 2014 | 280 | 11% |
| 2013 | 198 | 9% |
| 2012 | 363 | 10% |
| 2011 | 12 | 11% |
| 2010 | 27 | 9% |
| 2009 | 16 | 7% |
| 2008 | 18 | 7% |
| 2007 | 20 | 5% |
| 2006 | 12 | 6% |
| 2005 | 20 | 5% |
| 2004 | 11 | 3% |
| 2003 | 26 | 3% |
| 2002 | 30 | 3% |
| 2001 | 40 | 2% |
| 2000 | 102 | 3% |
Other parts of the 2013 Ford Focus
1,102 complaintsEngine
344 complaintsElectrical system
276 complaintsSteering
273 complaintsFuel system
263 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 complaintsBrakes
24 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2013 Ford Focus
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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