2013 Ford Focus Technical Service Bulletins

154 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2013 Ford Focus. TSBs are notes manufacturers send to dealers about repair procedures for issues seen in the field. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault.

• 10095866Feb 7, 2017Transmission and drivetrain. Certain 2011 through 2015 model year fiesta and 2012 through 2016 model year focus vehicles equipped with a dps6 automatic transmission - transmission control module extended warranty coverage
• 10095628Feb 6, 2017Transmission and drivetrain. 2011-2017 fiesta and 2012-2017 focus service pigtail for transmission control module connector c1750a is available. If repairs are needed use part number fu2z-14s411-va. Replacement of wiring harness 12a581 is no longer required when this connector needs servicing.
• 10095184Jan 24, 2017Equipment. Replacing the original equipment sync/navigation system with either an aftermarket sync/navigation kit or modifying original sync/navigation parts to provide additional features is not recommended nor supported on any ford, mercury or lincoln vehicle. Only approved genuine ford accessories or originally installed systems are supported and certified to function correctly with other vehicle systems.
• 10095164Jan 13, 2017Engine, Equipment. The 2012-2017 focus workshop manual (wsm) procedure for oil pan and rear main oil seal installation has been revised. Refer to wsm, section 303-01 removal and installation. The sealant application location has been revised. Special attention should be used at t-joint locations for cleanliness and sealant application.
• 10095163Jan 11, 2017Electrical system. The ev range after fully charging a 2012-2016 focus electric, 2013-2016 c-max/fusion energi may vary after each charging event. The window sticker indicates 0-19 mile range for 2013-2016 cmax/fusion energi. Variation of ev range may not indicate a battery or charging concern. Ev range is similar to the dte display on gasoline vehicles, ev range will vary with driving/operating conditions.
• 10095154Jan 10, 2017Engine. To help differentiate engine oil leaks from other possible sources, a new white-colored fluorescent engine oil dye is available. Workshop manual (wsm), section 303-00 has been revised to reference the new white-colored dye. The new white fluorescent dye provides a distinct white glow to identify engine oil leaks. The new white fluorescent dye requires a pure uv diagnostic inspection lamp. The white-colored…
• 10095995Nov 17, 2016Steering. Some 2010-2016 epas equipped vehicles may exhibit steering related noises. The workshop manual (wsm) diagnostic procedures have been updated in section 211-02. When diagnosing and repairing epas steering noises use the updated procedures.
• 10095994Nov 15, 2016Body and structure. Some 2013-2017 focus 4-door sedans have a single dampener on the left hand side, adjacent to the lifting coil spring, to slow the operation of the luggage compartment deck lid when opening and closing. The luggage compartment deck lid is held open only by the coil springs connected to the hinges. The dampener is not charged with gas to support the luggage compartment lid like the 5 door hatchback lift cylinders…
• 10095991Nov 11, 2016Body and structure. Some 2013-2017 focus/c-max vehicles exhibit a frayed/cut short appearance at the front edge of the headliner near the windshield. This is a normal characteristic of the headliner and no repairs should be attempted. On 5 door focus(hatchback) the exposed edge at the rear lift gate area may be due the hem lip out of position (bent) pulling the weather strip out of position, exposing the edge.
• 10091151Oct 17, 2016Brakes. Some 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 required due to a brake system warning lamp being illuminated. If the park brake was applied when the vhr was gathering data from the major vehicle systems, the brakes and suspension message will be reported as the vhr looks for any warning lamps…
• 10090681Oct 17, 2016Brakes. Some 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 required due to a brake system warning lamp being illuminated. If the park brake was applied when the vhr was gathering data from the major vehicle systems, the brakes and suspension message will be reported as the vhr looks for any warning lamps…
• 10109079Sep 30, 2016Seat belts. Some vehicles may have a concern where the safety belt retractor webbing does not extract from the stowed position or exhibits excessive pressure on the occupant during use. This may be due to a normal condition which happens when the seatbelt retracts at a high rate of speed. The Workshop Manual, Section 501-20A General Procedures has been updated with a locked seatbelt retractor releasing procedure.
• 10109047Sep 26, 2016Transmission and drivetrain. Some 2011-2016 Fiesta and 2012-2016 Focus vehicles equipped with a DPS6 transmission may exhibit intermittent concerns of loss of transmission engagement while driving, intermittent no start or a loss of power. These symptoms are usually accompanied by an illuminated Check Engine lamp.
• 10109070Sep 21, 2016Engine cooling, Engine. The Powertrain Control/Emissions Diagnosis (PC/ED) manual has been revised for diagnosing electronic throttle bodies (ETBs). The ETC_ACT and ETC_DSD PIDs should not used to diagnose possible ETB concerns. The IDS has a limited refresh rate when reading these PIDs and cannot display quickly enough to validate a concern. The PCM automatically monitors these inputs more accurately and will set diagnostic trouble codes…
• 10075261Sep 1, 2016Engine, Electrical system. ISSUE Some 2013-2014 Focus ST, Fusion, Escape and MKZ vehicles equipped with a 2.0L gasoline turbocharged direct injection (GTDI) engine and built on 9/1/2012 and through 8/1/2013 may exhibit an illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) with diagnostic trouble code (DTC) P2096 (post catalyst fuel trim system too lean bank 1) stored in powertrain control module (PCM) memory.
• 10092576Aug 16, 2016Transmission and drivetrain. Certain 2011 through 2015 model year fiesta and 2012 through 2014 model year focus vehicles equipped with a dps6 automatic transmission - transmission control module reprogramming for overt tcm failure warning.
• 10092575Aug 16, 2016Transmission and drivetrain. Certain 2011 through 2014 model year fiesta and focus vehicles equipped with a dps6 automatic transmission - transmission clutch shudder / transmission input shaft seal warranty extension.
• 10092372Aug 16, 2016Transmission and drivetrain. Some 2011-2015 fiesta vehicles built on or before 10/15/2014 and 2012-2016 focus vehicles equipped with a dps6 automatic transmission may exhibit excessive transmission clutch shudder on light acceleration. Some vehicles may or may not exhibit transmission fluid leaking from the clutch housing. Follow the service procedure steps to correct the condition.
• 10091223Jul 27, 2016Engine, Electrical system. Some 2013-2014 focus st, fusion, escape and vehicles equipped with a 2.0l gasoline turbocharged direct injection (gtdi) engine and built on 9/1/2012 and through 8/1/2013 may exhibit an illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (mil) with diagnostic trouble code (dtc) p2096 (post catalyst fuel trim system too lean bank 1) stored in powertrain control module (pcm) memory.
• 10091429Jul 19, 2016Transmission and drivetrain. 2011-2016 fiesta and 2012-2016 focus with dps6 transmission have a new clutch available. This change affects tcm/pcm calibrations. 2011-2013 fiesta calibrations have not yet been released, continue to service with bv6z-7b546-f clutch, perform any reprogramming with ids release 101.01 only. 2014-2016 fiesta vehicles continue to use fa6z-7b546-a clutch and are not affected by calibration.
• 10091270Jul 11, 2016Electrical system. 2013-2016 focus s model vehicles do not have an outside ambient temperature displayed in the ipc and this feature cannot be added. The sensor is in the right hand outside mirror and is used by the powertrain control module (pcm) for calculations.
• 10091149Jun 24, 2016Equipment. 2012-2016 focus sedan luggage compartment lid won't stay up
• 10091154Jun 14, 2016Equipment, Transmission and drivetrain. Certain 2011 through 2015 model year fiesta and 2012 through 2015 model year focus vehicles equipped with a dps6 automatic transmission - transmission control module extended warranty coverage
• 10091153Jun 14, 2016Transmission and drivetrain. Certain 2011 through 2015 model year fiesta and 2012 through 2014 model year focus vehicles equipped with a dps6 automatic transmission - transmission control module reprogramming for overt tcm failure warning
• 10078990May 13, 2016Electrical system. Siri eyes free functional issues using bluetooth and apple ios 9.2 and 9.2.1
• 10078988May 11, 2016Transmission and drivetrain, Equipment. Air conditioning (a/c) inoperative - diagnostic trouble code (dtc) p0645
• 10205041Apr 26, 2016Back-over prevention (rear camera). Crunching or creaking type noise from front of vehicle - low speed turns and bumps
• 10183777Apr 26, 2016Suspension. Some 2012-2013 Focus vehicles built on or before 10/22/2012 and 2013 Escape vehicles built on or before 12/3/2012 may exhibit a crunching or creaking type noise from the front suspension on low speed turns and over bumps.
• 10183763Apr 14, 2016Electrical system. Some 2012-2015 Focus vehicles may exhibit inaccurate fuel gauge indication and/or inaccurate distance to empty. The vehicle may also exhibit an illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) with diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) P0420, P1450, P0443, P0452, P0456, P0460 and/or P2196.
• 10204985Apr 7, 2016Transmission and drivetrain, Electrical system. 49 CFR Part 579.5 Monthly Communications - March 2016
• 10205010Mar 17, 2016Engine, Fuel system. 2.0L Ecoboost - Fuel odor
• 10075275Mar 17, 2016Fuel system. 2.0L ECOBOOST - FUEL ODOR ISSUE Some 2013-2016 Escape, 2015-2016 MKC vehicles built on or before 12/15/2015, 2013-2016 Fusion, MKZ, 2013-2015 Explorer, 2013-2014 Focus ST and Edge vehicles equipped with 2.0L EcoBoost engines may exhibit fuel odor originating from the positive crankcase ventilation (PCV) hose. SERVICE PROCEDURE 1. Is the vehicle a 2016 Escape or MKC? a. Yes - check the vehicle build date. Was the…
• 10205009Mar 16, 2016Transmission and drivetrain. DPS6 - no satart and/or transmission engagement or loss of power with DTCS u0100, U00101, U1013, U3003 AND/OR P0606
• 10075274Mar 16, 2016Transmission and drivetrain. DPS6 - NO START AND/OR TRANSMISSION ENGAGEMENT OR LOSS OF POWER WITH DTCS U0100, U0101, U1013, U3003 AND/OR P0606 ISSUE Some 2011-2016 Fiesta and 2012-2016 Focus vehicles equipped with a DPS6 transmission may exhibit intermittent concerns of loss of transmission engagement while driving, intermittent no start or a loss of power. These symptoms are usually accompanied by an illuminated Check Engine lamp.
• 10204977Mar 3, 2016Transmission and drivetrain. Customer satisfaction Program 14M01 - Supplement #5 Certain 2011 thr ough 2014 Model Year Fies ta and Focus vehicles equipped with a DKPS6 Automatic Transmission Transmission Clautch Shudder/Transmission Input Shaft Seal warranty Extension
• 10074653Mar 3, 2016Transmission and drivetrain. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10204987Feb 5, 2016Transmission and drivetrain, Air bags, Equipment, Body and structure, Fuel…. 49 CFR Part 579.5 Monthly Communications - March 2016 Air bag warning light illuminated with diagnostic trouble code (DTC) B141B and/or B141C
• 10204986Feb 5, 2016Fuel system, Body and structure, Electrical system, Transmission and…. 49 CFR Part 579.5 Monthly Communications - January 2016
• 10090512Oct 25, 2015Electrical system. Some 2013-2016 focus electric vehicles built on or after 22-feb-2013 may exhibit an illuminated green ready to drive indicator in the instrument panel cluster (ipc) and the vehicle does not move. Follow the service procedure steps to correct the condition.
• 10056925Sep 25, 2015Transmission and drivetrain. Ford: on some vehicles, with light acceleration, transmission clutch would shudder, excessively, and possibly would leak transmission fluid from clutch housing. Model 2011-14 fiesta, focus. *pe updated 9/25/2015
• 10074712Aug 25, 2015Electrical system. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10074720Aug 4, 2015Transmission and drivetrain, Electrical system. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10074708Aug 4, 2015Transmission and drivetrain, Electrical system. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10074707Aug 4, 2015Transmission and drivetrain. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10072057Aug 4, 2015Transmission and drivetrain. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10058674Aug 4, 2015Transmission and drivetrain. Ford: 2011-2015 fiesta and 2012-2015 focus may show concerns of loss of transmission engagement while driving or loss of power
• 10058673Aug 4, 2015Transmission and drivetrain. Ford: 2012-2015 focus and 2011-2015 fiesta may exhibit transmission fluid leakage and excessive transmission clutch shudder on light acceleration on vehicles that have a dps6 automatic transmission
• 10058318Aug 4, 2015Transmission and drivetrain. This tsb contains an owner letter. See document search button. Ford 2011 through 2014 fiesta and focus vehicles: service bulletin regarding excessive transmision clutch and transmission leak warranty extension. *lj updated 10/08/2015
• 10058725Aug 1, 2015Transmission and drivetrain, Electrical system. On certain vehicles, transmission control module (tcm) had developed electrical circuit failures, resulting in an intermittent transmission engagement loss while driving or a lack of power or no start and software needs to be replaced
• 10057834Jul 1, 2015Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Ford: no service action is recommended for this condition. Please use at your discretion. Various 2010-2015 vehicles may experience a turbulence noise, similar to an helicopter noise, at highway speeds when the rear door window(s) or sunroof are open.

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