2013 Ford Focus: sudden unintended acceleration

Filed Aug 7, 2023 · Acceleration, Transmission · 80,000 miles · NM

The contact owns a 2013 Ford Focus. The contact stated that during acceleration and takeoff, the vehicle shuddered and jumped forward. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed that a reset was needed. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure persisted. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 80,000.

Filed Jan 20, 2023 · Transmission · 60,684 miles · OH

The contact owns a 2013 Ford Focus. The contact stated while her daughter was reversing to park the vehicle, the vehicle lunged forward. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The driver shifted back into reverse and was able to park the vehicle. The contact stated she had also experienced the failure while driving the vehicle. The contact took the vehicle to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed with needing the actuator assembly, the clutch assembly, the cylinder assembly, the levels, and the seals to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was 60,684.

Filed Jan 6, 2023 · Transmission · 116,458 miles · HI

The contact owns a 2013 Ford Focus. The contact stated while driving from a complete stop, the RPMs revved up, but the vehicle hesitated to respond and then lunged forward. The contact was able to continue driving. The contact stated that the failure also occurred while driving in 2nd and 3rd gear. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the automatic transmission dual clutch had failed. The independent mechanic referred the contact to the dealer for assistance. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who informed the contact that he had to pay for the repair because Ford Service Campaign Number: 14M02 had expired. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but no assistance was provided. The failure mileage was approximately 116,458.

Filed Jan 13, 2021 · Fuel system, Transmission · NV

Vehicle shuddering on acceleration. At an intersection/full stop car would sputter when trying to accelerate through the intersection. At cruising speeds, RPM's would suddenly accelerate.

Filed Aug 5, 2019 · Transmission · 38,000 miles · CO

Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford focus. While driving various speeds, the vehicle accelerated on its own without warning while braking. Also, the vehicle sputtered and shook while driving at a low rate of speed. Also, while accelerating from a stop, the vehicle slowly picked up speed. The contact took the vehicle to phil long ford of denver (7887 w tufts ave, denver, co 80123, (303) 557-5913) where they initially replaced the clutch; however, the failure still persisted. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 38,000.

Filed Jul 26, 2019 · Transmission · 62,000 miles · AR

Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford focus. While driving 50 MPH, the vehicle jerked, lunged forward, and lost power. The contact managed to gain control of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to morlan-shell ford (1824 porter wagoner blvd, west plains, mo 65775, (417) 256-3193) where multiple diagnostic tests were performed, which determined that the transmission failed and needed to be replaced. The transmission was replaced five times, but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and provided the contact with case number: 96-182145. The failure mileage was approximately 62,000. *tt *tr check attachment characters are over 2,000. Arbitrator's decision form case number #xx-xxxxxx 'parts of this document have been redacted to protect personally identifiable information pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).'

Filed Jul 25, 2019 · Transmission · 100,000 miles · VA

Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford focus. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle had experienced random jerking and unintended sudden acceleration. The cause of the failure was not determined. The local dealer cross road ford(4510 whitehill blvd, prince george, va) was notified of the failure. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 100,000.

Filed Jul 17, 2019 · Transmission · 125,000 miles · OH

The dps6 dual clutch automatic transmission in this car occasionally exhibits symptoms such as slipping into neutral while driving at speed, sudden acceleration or 'grabbing' while decelerating and when at a stop, and vibration/shuddering when accelerating from a complete stop. These symptoms do not seem to occur with any discernible pattern, I.e it happens when the vehicle is cold or hot, whether driving slowly or faster. The car has approximately 125k miles on it and has already had the clutch pack replaced twice. After each clutch replacement the symptoms abated for a while, only to gradually return after perhaps 20k miles.

Filed Jul 16, 2019 · Transmission · 70,000 miles · PA

Daily occurrence. It speeds up on it's own. It loses power in intersections and while merging. It sometimes doesn't respond to attempted acceleration. It shutters so bad, and I can't predict what it will do. It's been happening for years, and the dealership says ford has no long term fix. I was almost hit.multiple times because it stopped accelerating. I almost hit others multiple times because it accelerated on its own. It's been happening since 17000 miles when I bought it.

Filed Aug 22, 2016 · Electrical, Transmission · MA

Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford focus. When the accelerator pedal was depressed, the vehicle hesitated to accelerate, surged forward, and the transmission warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was serviced per the federal safety agency campaign number: 15v813000 (electrical system); however, the failure recurred two additional times. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.

Filed Jan 28, 2015 · Electrical, Fuel system · CA

Every recall event for my 2013 ford focus, I have encountered. After a year and half of continued trips to and being without my car for service. The transmission issues still not resolved along with the electrical issues. The stereo display goes blank, at times shows incorrect date and clock jumps to different hours. The car lunges forward when you get to about 25 to 30 MPH or hesitates when you excel. When you put in park it will lunge forward or act like you've popped the clutch even when brake is on. It shudders, has bump & bang noises, lunges, suspension noises. I can feel bumping/thumping under my feet when turning corners. Have had issues with the gas tank assembly and fuel system gauge (this part has been fixed) continued issues with the digital panel, intermittent erratic cluster radio, clock and sync issues that the service department cannot duplicate. When I have issues with the digital panel, I take a picture. Once I turn vehicle off and back on it sometimes clears it up. I've complained about tires noises and ride, they say tires are fine. I went to the dealership to just trade it in and the dealer suggested I contact ford motor to have them buy it back. I have placed a complaint on the ford website, but have yet to receive a response. I am afraid to drive this vehicle but have no other choice. Do I have to ruin my credit by just dropping my vehicle off and walking away for them to take back. Ford motor company does not make it easy to talk to someone regarding my vehicle. They should be more accessible now before something tragic happens.

Filed Nov 16, 2014 · Transmission · 12,940 miles · MA

Bought the car on 11/06/13, noticed hesitation when I accelerated from a stop. Brought the car in 12/04/13 to have the bucking checked. There was a transmission leak found and fixed, and had the clutch replaced. Second time I brought it in on 07/28/14 with the bucking again, this time they said there was nothing wrong with it, but the bucking stopped after I got it back. Third time in was 10/08/14. I was getting on the highway when the car accelerated on its own, engine light came on, and when I put the car in reverse to park it, the car accelerated, then it wouldn't move when I pressed on the gas to back it up, had to get out and push it back on its parking spot. Had the car towed the following morning, tow truck driver started the car and drove it up on the ramp with no problem. We contacted ford motor company and was told there was nothing they could do. When we picked up the car the mechanics said they found nothing wrong with the car and that they thought there was something wrong with the computer but there was nothing they found wrong that needed fixing. A few days later the volume in the car kept going up and down on its own. Then the 80mph warning program was turned off by itself. The car is still bucking and the brakes now seem to feel slippery.