2013 Ford Focus engine and engine cooling problems
14 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine and engine cooling on the 2013 Ford Focus — 1% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The contact owns a 2013 Ford Focus. The contact stated that while driving at an undetermined speed, the vehicle would shudder while shifting gears. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who stated that the transmission module had caused the…”
filed Oct 28, 2022
“The contact owns a 2013 Ford Focus. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the catalytic converter and vacuum hose needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not…”
filed Aug 25, 2022
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Engine and Engine Cooling problems in other Focus years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 Focus | 123 | 15% |
| 2017 Focus | 80 | 9% |
| 2016 Focus | 49 | 4% |
| 2015 Focus | 7 | 1% |
| 2014 Focus | 8 | 0% |
| 2012 Focus | 27 | 1% |
| 2011 Focus | 1 | 1% |
| 2010 Focus | 11 | 4% |
| 2009 Focus | 7 | 3% |
| 2008 Focus | 7 | 3% |
| 2007 Focus | 12 | 3% |
| 2006 Focus | 6 | 3% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2013 Ford Focus
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.