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2013 Ford Focus airbags problems

26 complaints (1% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 66,000. 18 crashes reported.

owner complaints
26
of this car's complaints
1%
typical mileage
66,000
crashes
18
recalls
0

Which part fails

Owners did not name a specific part.

At what mileage

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Ford Focus airbags problems in other years

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Specific symptoms reported on the 2013 Ford Focus airbags

Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.

No deployment 13

Related recalls

No recalls on record for this model year.

What 2013 Ford Focus owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Apr 12, 2024 · Airbags · 214,525 miles · NC

The contact owns a 2013 Ford Focus. The contact stated that when the vehicle was started, the air bag warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic however, the vehicle was not able to be diagnosed when connected to the diagnostic machine. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 214,525.

Filed Apr 10, 2023 · Airbags · 110,000 miles · MD · crash

The contact owned a 2013 Ford Focus. The contact stated while driving 30 mph, she lost control of the vehicle, causing it to roll over twice and ended up in a ditch. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact stated the front driver's side and the front passenger dashboard air bags did not deploy. The contact stated the front passenger curtain air bag did deploy. The contact stated no one was injured nor sought medical attention. A police report was filed. The insurance company deemed the vehicle a total loss. The vehicle was not drivable. The vehicle was towed to a towing lot. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. A dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 110,000. The VIN was not available.

Filed Mar 3, 2023 · Airbags · 74,000 miles · IA · crash

The contact owns a 2013 Ford Focus. The contact stated that while her son was driving at 30 MPH, he ran a red light and hit the passenger side of another vehicle. The air bags did not deploy upon impact. No injuries were reported at the scene and a police report was vehicle. Due to the failure, the vehicle was towed to an independent auto repair shop where it remained in their possession. The dealer nor the manufacturer had yet to be notified of the failure. The vehicle was deemed a total loss. The failure mileage was approximately 74,000.

Filed Mar 7, 2022 · Airbags, Brakes · TN

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Filed Nov 1, 2021 · Airbags, Transmission · 66,000 miles · FL

The contact owns a 2013 Ford Focus. The contact stated that while at a complete stop, the vehicle would hesitate upon the depression of the accelerator pedal without warning. The contact also stated that the passenger’s side air bag was defective and would not recognize an occupant seated in the passenger’s seat. The contact had taken the vehicle to a dealer where they inspected the vehicle and made repairs; however, both failures returned soon after the repairs. The contact stated that she had sent a letter to the manufacturer for assistance but had not received a response. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 66,000.

Filed Jun 16, 2020 · Airbags · 137,000 miles · CA · crash · 1 injury

I was waiting for the light to turn green and then boom I get rear ended by a truck going at least 60 MPH and did not hit the brakes at all and my airbags didn't deploy.

Filed May 15, 2020 · Airbags, Driver assistance · 70,000 miles · CA

My ford car engine light is on whenever it rains and my ford car stalls and I have no idea what recall issues it hash latch door check look at the sales service ford dealership!2020

Filed Jul 16, 2019 · Airbags, Transmission · 112,000 miles · MI · crash · 2 injuries

Tl* the contact owned a 2013 ford fusion. The contact stated while driving at 45 MPH, the vehicle began to shake and the contact stopped the vehicle. As she began to drive again, the vehicle began to stall and was hit by another vehicle. The air bags deployed upon impact and the vehicle was destroyed. The contact had minor injuries, however, the other driver claimed to be injured but her injuries were not disclosed. An ambulance went to the scene and treated the contact and the other driver was taken to the emergency room. A police report was filed. There was no diagnose given for the vehicle failure. Al serra auto plaza 6167 saginaw rd, grand blanc, mi 48439 (810) 694-5600 and the manufacturer were made aware of the failure; a recall had been associated with this vehicle's VIN; the federal safety agency campaign number 18v735000 (fuel system, gasoline). In addition, the contact mentioned that the vehicle was taken on 6 occasions to 3-4 different dealers where the vehicle hesitates while driving and stalls was said to be a normal function of the vehicle. The contact also mentioned that the failure occurred on several occasions. The failure mileage was 112,000. *bf

Filed Jun 25, 2019 · Airbags, Engine · TX · crash · 2 injuries

Tl* the contact was calling on behalf her client who owned a 2013 ford focus. The driver was driving at 35 MPH and decreasing to 15 MPH in order to make a left turn, the vehicle stalled with no warning, as a result the vehicle crashed a tree. The airbags failed to deploy. The vehicle was included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 18v735000 (fuel system, gasoline). Both the driver and the front seat passenger were transported by ambulance for medical treatment. The driver sustained neck, back, and shoulder injuries as well as a fractured knee. The front seat passenger required three surgeries due to the injuries sustained from the crash. A police report was filed with case number: 0046196919u. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic but a failure was not diagnosed as the vehicle was deemed a total loss. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.

Filed Jun 11, 2019 · Airbags, Engine · NV

I just got the car from dealership with financing it, they didn't know notify me, that there was an unfixible recall!!! I am a single mom, it was my long way to getting a car, I want it be safe for me and my daughter, I don't, it won't even last 6 years, I am really upset!!!! Please fix ingeen light pops on, hatchback opens, airbag is pff

Questions about the 2013 Ford Focus airbags

Does the 2013 Ford Focus have airbags problems?

Owners have filed 26 complaints about the airbags of the 2013 Ford Focus, 1% of all its complaints.

At what mileage do 2013 Ford Focus airbags problems start?

The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 66,000 miles.

Was there a recall on the 2013 Ford Focus airbags?

There is no recall for this problem on this model year.

What year does the Ford Focus have bad airbags?

The Ford Focus model years with the most airbags complaints are 2000 (191 complaints), 2001 (147 complaints) and 2007 (118 complaints).

Other 2013 Ford Focus problems

Transmission 1,102Engine 358Electrical 276Steering 273Fuel system 263Acceleration 112Body 84Locks 53Driver assistance 38Visibility 29Brakes 24Seat belts 18Suspension 15Lights 14Wheels 14Tires 9Seats 4

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