2013 Ford Focus engine problems
Owners reported engine problems in 357 complaints for the 2013 Ford Focus, 12% of the complaints on file. It is the 2nd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 357 12% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 49,000 miles 284 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 7 and 7
- Injuries and deaths
- 6 and 2
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When engine problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 89 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 39 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 34 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 42 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 24 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 25 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 12 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 10 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 4 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 4 |
| 200k+ miles | 1 |
What the data shows
Of the 284 engine complaints that report mileage, the median is about 48,000 miles, and 57% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 7 crashes, 7 fires, 6 injuries, 2 deaths.
What owners wrote
The contact owned a 2013 Ford Focus. The contact stated that she left her dog in the vehicle with the engine off and the windows partially open, as she entered her workplace. Approximately 30 minutes later, she was alerted that there was a vehicle on fire. She rushed outside to discover that her vehicle was on fire. As she attempted to save her dog, the fire grew stronger and the vehicle became engulfed in flames. By the time the fire department arrived, the vehicle was incinerated.
My car stalled going down the road at approximately 35 MPH upon attempting to accelerate the vehicle revved to the red limit, and would not go into gear. I was thankfully able to pull to the side of the road and get myself and my child to safety by rolling in neutral. Ford motor company has had thousands of complaints about the transmissions in these cars stalling or completely malfunctioning while driving yet there has not been a recall on them. My infant was in the car!
Other problems reported for the 2013 Ford Focus
- Drivetrain & axles 1,076 complaints
- Electrical system 277 complaints
- Steering 274 complaints
- Fuel system 264 complaints
- Cruise control 112 complaints
- Body & structure 86 complaints
- Latches & locks 54 complaints
- Stability control 36 complaints