Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2013 Ford Focus has 11 recalls, 2098 complaints, and a 5-star overall safety rating from NHTSA.
11
Recalls
2098
Complaints
★★★★★
Safety Rating
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 7, 2026
18V735000
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2012-2018 Ford Focus vehicles with a 2.0L GDI or 2.0L GTDI engine. The Canister Purge Valve (CPV) may ...
19V515000
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2012 and 2017 Focus vehicles equipped with 2.0L GDI gasoline engines and 2013-2014 Focus ST vehicles eq...
16V643000
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2012-2015 Ford Focus, 2013-2015 Ford Escape and Ford C-MAX, 2015 Lincoln MKC and Ford Mustan...
16V698000
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE:LOCK
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2013-2017 Ford Focus hatchback vehicles manufactured February 14, 2012, to August 26, 2016 a...
15V813000
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2013 Escape vehicles manufactured January 11, 2012, to April 1, 2013, and 2013-2014 Focus ST...
14V495000
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Escape vehicles manufactured October 5, 2011, to April 1, 2013, and equipped with ...
13V335000
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Ford is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 Focus BEV vehicles equipped with High Intensity Discharge (HID) headlights, manufactured September 15, ...
12E035000
EQUIPMENT
This recall involves aftermarket parts sold by Yakima Products, Inc. for use on model year 2012 and 2013 Ford Focus vehicles. This recall is being c...
13V085000
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
Ford is recalling certain model year 2013 Focus and C-Max vehicles built from November 16, 2012, through November 21, 2012; and model year 2013 Escape...
20V331000
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2011-2014 Fiesta, 2013-2014 Fusion, 2015 Mustang, 2013-2015 Escape and C-Max, 2012-2015 Focus, 2014-201...
26V011000
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ENGINE BLOCK HEATER
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2013-2018 Focus, 2013-2019 Escape, and 2015-2016 MKC vehicles equipped with a 2.0L engine. The engine b...
Overall
★★★★★
Front Crash
★★★★★
Side Crash
★★★★★
Rollover
★★★★★
Rating for: 2013 Ford Focus 4 DR FWD
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 17, 2026 | STEERING | Steering wheel became hard to turn and then no steering and steering loss Stop safely came on the in... |
| Mar 6, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | The vehicle was serviced at Bartow Ford in Bartow, Florida, where approximately $1,100 was paid for ... |
| Feb 8, 2026 | STEERING | During recent freezing weather, upon starting the car and attempting to turn, I realized that the st... |
| Nov 18, 2025 | POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | Our 2013 ford focus has had the shudder clutch replaced 3 times in 4 years. We paid $2500 for them t... |
| Oct 15, 2025 | LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES | The contact owns a 2013 Ford Focus. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V3... |
| Sep 8, 2025 | POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | erratic shifting and eratic slipping gears , first happened while on highway and then it wouldnt go ... |
| Sep 1, 2025 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | The reverse Camera assist and alerts are faulty. The camera when you put the car into Reverse is ups... |
| Aug 16, 2025 | STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | While driving, the electric power steering went out. I purchased this vehicle on Aug 15 2025 and t... |
| Jul 22, 2025 | POWER TRAIN | The contact owns a 2013 Ford Focus. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the ve... |
| Jun 17, 2025 | POWER TRAIN,ENGINE | The contact owns a 2013 Ford Focus. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed and att... |
| Jun 15, 2025 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | The contact owns a 2013 Ford Focus. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, t... |
| Jun 12, 2025 | POWER TRAIN | The contact owns a 2013 Ford Focus. The contact stated that while driving 70 MPH, the transmission u... |
| Jun 12, 2025 | POWER TRAIN,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | The car shows a warning transmission fault service now |
| May 22, 2025 | POWER TRAIN,ENGINE | The contact owns a 2013 Ford Focus. The contact stated that while attempting to accelerate from a st... |
| May 9, 2025 | POWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE | When I drive my car it takes time before it kicks in to drive correctly |
| Apr 23, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | Power steering randomly stops working when vehicle is running. It happens most often right after I s... |
| Apr 15, 2025 | POWER TRAIN | The contact owns a 2013 Ford Focus. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the veh... |
| Mar 15, 2025 | POWER TRAIN | The contact owns a 2013 Ford Focus. The contact stated while driving on several occasions at various... |
| Mar 6, 2025 | POWER TRAIN,ENGINE | The contact owns a 2013 Ford Focus. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, t... |
| Feb 28, 2025 | POWER TRAIN | My car randomly puts itself in 2nd gear and wont go more than 25 mph |