2013 Ford Focus Electric engine problems
16 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine on the 2013 Ford Focus Electric — 23% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford focus electric. While driving 55 mph, the stop engine now warning indicator illuminated and the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was taken to vancouver auto group (6804 ne 40th st, vancouver, wa 98661, 360-992-7285) to be diagnosed, but the failure could not be…”
filed Nov 30, 2018
“Takata recall. The transmission has been slipping so when I drive it jerks and feels as if it doesn't want to go. I was told by a mechanic that it was becaus there's a manual transmission and it's supposed to be unserviceable. I was going to a least get the fluid changed in the transmission but…”
filed Apr 17, 2018
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
Some 2011-2014 Fiesta and 2012-2014 Focus vehicles equipped with a DPS6 transmission may experience a fluid leak between the engine and transmission. Be aware that the engine oil and DPS6 transmission fluid are similar…
SSM 47563 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Oct 4, 2018
Engine problems in other Focus Electric years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 Focus Electric | 16 | 29% |
| 2012 Focus Electric | 2 | 6% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2013 Ford Focus Electric
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.