2013 Ford Focus Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 84about this part
- Share
- 4%of 2,112 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 50,500miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 84 complaints about the body and structure of the 2013 Ford Focus, 4% of the 2,112 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 50,500 miles. 4 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.
“This is my second complaint that I'm filing on your website as I have not heard anything from my first complaint. I am currently experiencing a door latch problem with my 2013 Ford Focus. Please read and review the attached document which describes the problems I've been having and what has been done so far. I tried to paste it here, but it's too long for this form.”
NHTSA complaint #10886126, filed 2016-07, 42,100 miles“The driver side rear door latch stopped working. The door will no longer remain closed. I got into the vehicle and started it up and noticed the warning light about the door being ajar. I tried to close it but it would not latch and the warning would not turn off. I had to tie the door shut so I could drive the vehicle home.”
NHTSA complaint #10850214, filed 2016-03, 47,000 miles“The door latch system went out while I was driving about 5 MPH and made a turn into a parking spot and my vehicle door flew open almost causing me to have an accident. I know that this issue is effecting other Ford vehicles but the dealership will only repair this if I pay out of pocket. Vehicle is currently at the dealership due to the safety factor of door not latching.”
NHTSA complaint #10895520, filed 2016-08, 81,000 miles“As I backed out of my driveway and began driving up the street, I realized my driver door would not shut all the way, and the dash said door ajar. Of course I immediately parked the car and can't drive it now. I could not figure out what the problem was. After researching possible solutions on the internet, I see this has been an issue with many other driver doors not latching in 2013 Ford focuses.”
NHTSA complaint #10979197, filed 2017-04, 52,467 miles“After taking my car into the Ford dealership to have my transmission trouble shooted. They did not do anything to repair the jerking the transmission does during the course of operation. Also I was told I have a recall on latches that they do not have parts for to preform the recall.”
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Body and structure: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 6 | 1% |
| 2017 | 7 | 1% |
| 2016 | 14 | 1% |
| 2015 | 16 | 2% |
| 2014 | 63 | 2% |
| 2013 | 84 | 4% |
| 2012 | 332 | 9% |
| 2011 | 14 | 12% |
| 2010 | 24 | 8% |
| 2009 | 12 | 5% |
| 2008 | 41 | 16% |
| 2007 | 24 | 6% |
| 2006 | 15 | 7% |
| 2005 | 43 | 10% |
| 2004 | 14 | 4% |
| 2003 | 40 | 4% |
| 2002 | 51 | 5% |
| 2001 | 60 | 3% |
| 2000 | 138 | 4% |
| 1999 | 1 | 9% |
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 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 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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