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2011 Ford Focus vs 2013 Ford Focus

Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.

Metric2011 Ford Focus2013 Ford Focus
NHTSA complaints1132,105
Recall campaigns011
Service bulletins (TSBs)33154
Investigations03
Crash reports849
Fire reports012
NCAP overall rating5/5
EPA MPG (combined)28–2926–30
Median reported incident mileage51,802 mi56,000 mi

Reported problems side by side

ComponentFord FocusFord Focus
Power Train201,098
Engine3343
Electrical System25273
Steering10273
Fuel/propulsion System2208
Vehicle Speed Control9111
Structure1483
Latches/locks/linkages1753

Symptoms owners describe

Stalling7347
Vibration / shaking7384
Hesitation / surging0293
Check engine light0180
Shifting problems0120
Loss of power098
Clunking / rattling057
Steering problems046

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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.