2013 Ford Focus Seats Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 0%of 2,112 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 19,150miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the seats of the 2013 Ford Focus, 0% of the 2,112 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 19,150 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“One day while filling car up.. I noticed a few drops of gas on the ground afterwards. Today I wanted to add $8 to my gas tank. The moment I started pumping the gas started coming out. I tried a few times to continue but I kept coming out.”
NHTSA complaint #11208766, filed 2019-05, 134,000 miles“The Focus was stopped at the scene of another accident when it was rear ended at highway speed (55 MPH approximately) by a driver who did not see it stopped. The car was pushed into the rear end of the car stopped in front of it. The rear hatch of the car was pushed in past the rear axle and the front end sustained heavy damage. The car was a total loss yet none of the air bags, front or side deployed. I sustained a head injury from hitting the steering wheel and the drivers seat broke when I was thrown backwards after hitting the car in front of me. Updated 11/24/2014”
NHTSA complaint #10592228, filed 2014-05, 38,000 miles“The contact owns a 2013 Ford Focus. The contact stated that the head restraint were not adjustable and would push his head forward to the point where he was unable to drive the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to a dealer for diagnosis who suggested that the contact purchase the adjustable head restraints. The contact found the solution to be unreasonable. The manufacturer was notified but offered no assistance. The failure and current mileage was 300.”
NHTSA complaint #10485300, filed 2012-11, 300 miles“The contact owns a 2013 Ford Focus. The contact stated that the driver and passenger's side seat headrest blocked the rearview mirror visibility when reversing. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The manufacturer stated that there was not an adjustment available for the headrest because it was a safety feature. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 100. ..updated 04/24/13 the consumer stated the gas pedal is too close to the brake. It is possible for a person with a wide shoe to step on both pedals at the same time. Updated 05/16/2013”
NHTSA complaint #10503005, filed 2013-03, 100 milesSeats: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 3 | 0% |
| 2017 | 3 | 0% |
| 2016 | 4 | 0% |
| 2015 | 2 | 0% |
| 2014 | 2 | 0% |
| 2013 | 4 | 0% |
| 2012 | 9 | 0% |
| 2011 | 2 | 2% |
| 2010 | 3 | 1% |
| 2009 | 2 | 1% |
| 2008 | 3 | 1% |
| 2007 | 6 | 2% |
| 2006 | 5 | 2% |
| 2005 | 10 | 2% |
| 2004 | 8 | 2% |
| 2003 | 18 | 2% |
| 2002 | 5 | 1% |
| 2001 | 13 | 1% |
| 2000 | 31 | 1% |
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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