My 2013 ford focus transmission shutters during take off and slips gears every so often, usually when launching from a full stop or when driving in the first two years.
2013 Ford Focus transmission complaints
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Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford focus. While the contact's daughter was driving 50 MPH, the check engine indicator illuminated. Also, the vehicle would not shift into reverse. The vehicle was taken to webb ford (219‑924‑3400, located at 9809 indianapolis blvd, highland, in 46322), but was not diagnosed or repaired. The technician stated that the warranty expired and informed the contact to bring the vehicle back later. A week later, the vehicle was taken back to the same dealer where it was waiting to be diagnosed. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and did not assist. The failure mileage was not provided.
I've had transmission problems since purchasing the car. Two days ago the car would not go into reverse and the engine light came on - it was stuck in the garage at this time. I was finally able to get the car to reverse and the light went off a few hours later. Yesterday the car, again, would not reverse and the engine light came back on. This time it was stuck in a parking lot. After many attempts, some of which lead to the car not starting at all, the car finally turned on, and reversed after roughly half an hour. This morning I took the car to webb ford in highland, in for repairs as the transmission has a 100,000 mile warranty. The dealership said they are backed up for over 2 weeks and would not even let me leave my car. The nest closest dealer in calumet city, il is not taking transmission work at all. Now, after leaving work, my car will not go over 15mph without jerking and chugging and it seems that I have no way to get the transmission fixed even though it's under warranty because no one will take my car.
Country ford stated that they fixed the issue. I called them the same day that the issue was still on going. They stated that it might have been the reset of the computer. I'm very concern the issue was not fix because the needed part wasn't available at the time. The car still stalls when it's at half a tank and completely stalls when it's at a quarter tank. This is not safe to be driving down highways or in a busy city. I am concern with with my health and life it suddenly shots off on a busy road.
The car has had several recalls and transmission problems since the day I got it. It has clutch issues that leaves me stalled stuck in gear in the middle of rush hour traffic. It has left me stuck in my garage and not being able to go in reverse for days at a time.
When driving my car it studders and shakes violently and I'm not sure what to do about it. I have read about the issues with the transmission and wanted to make sure my problem was entered.
The cars transmission will shudder and hesitate from a stopped condition. I have had it repaired 2 times and about to take it in for a 3rd. This has been an ongoing issue with this transmission
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford focus. While driving 55 MPH, the vehicle shut off without warning which has to do with transmission clutch. The contact was able to maneuver to the side of the road and restart the vehicle. The contact also stated that the vehicle hesitated and shuddered while depressing the accelerator pedal. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that there had been a warranty recall placed on the vehicle. The contact scheduled an appointment with nye ford (1479 genesee st, oneida, ny 13421, (888) 769-0937) to have the vehicle serviced. After having the vehicle for nearly a week, the dealer stated that the vehicle could not be serviced because it was out of warranty. The contact called the manufacturer back and was informed that they had no evidence of her speaking with a representative. The contact was not given a reference number after her conversation with the initial representative. The vehicle had not been repaired. The failure mileage was 147,000. *ln contact stated vehicle was sold to contact with transmission issue. Vehicle just turns on and off.
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford focus. When the gear was shifted into drive, the vehicle moved in reverse. In addition, the contact stated that sometimes the vehicle would stall and fail to start. The vehicle was taken to norris ford (901 merritt blvd, baltimore, md 21222, (410) 285-0200) where it was diagnosed that the gear clutch failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to the dealer multiple times for the failures. The manufacturer was made aware of the failures. The approximate failure mileage was 39,000.
My battery unexpectedly died. Upon further diagnostics my battery is charge and is fine. Car code reader indicates TCM power level low. My vehicle was stationary in a parking lot where I recieved a jump.
The vehicle had a recall done 8 months ago and recently the same problems of the recall such as the gas tank issue and the transmission issues are still a problem n went to ford n told what happened and they didn't do anything about it but just 2 weeks ago before I took it to ford on a friday night I was driving n my car shut off as I was on a busy road cars passing me by my car just shut off and I pushed the car to the side stressed because I didn't have money for a tow truck and I didn't know what was wrong until someone said try putting gas in it and I told them my tank was half and gas monitor said I had 140 miles to go before it's empty but when the gas was put in the car it turned on and the gas monitor showed 0 then it went up to 260 and the other issue is the transmission when I'm driving the car starts to jerk and stalls and when I come to a stop my RPM just goes up as if I'm stepping on the acceleration but when I let go of the brake the RPM drops n the goes sound less as if it's going to turn off then it jerks n drives this is a serious issue a couple of times I almost got hit from the back and while driving this car has turned off or jerks and makes weird noises and I only have 61k mileage on it something has to be wrong
The car, is now , beginning to not start,. Which I suppose that doesn't matter since the transmission is still completely out, I wish ford would fix it, or go ahead and allow me to collect on the settlement
The car, started jerking really hard. It was not shifting well, then not at all, it slung me into traffic even with my brakes pressed. The car began to just idle almost as if in neutral then it said warning transmission hot
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford focus. While accelerating from a stop, the vehicle failed to accelerate when depressing the accelerator pedal. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 37,000.
I just had to bring in for service again. Transmission shuddering, slipping, hesitating from a dead stop then lunges. Sometimes will hesitate when trying to pass on freeway.
Just got another recall. Transmission is still having same issues, particularly in high temps. Hesitates, clutch doesn't grab, stalls even when foot is on the gas.
I am bringing in my vehicle for service as I am still having clutch problems. Lack of power from stop, car won't shift after 40mph, revs out at 3k RPM.
I purchased a 2013 ford focus se on october 2014. Immediately noticed issues with car shaking upon acceleration. Figured it had to do with the torque I didn't know better. Wasn't till I started having problems starting car and it was hesitating everytime I stopped at a light. After few minutes it would pick up speed without hesitating until I stopped again.( this car is an automatic but feels like a standard.) had recalls and repairs done in 2015, a week after that had to take car back again for same issues. It was repaired again. Here we are september 16, 2019 and same issues. But now dealership is saying recall expires 7 yrs from when car was made. Not purchased. I was just a week past the expiration date. Now I have to pay out of pocket for something ford could not get done right. Not only the first time, second and now third time! This will be the last time I purchase a ford.
Vehicle shudders when I try to accelerate slowly from a stop sign or making a turn on to a street. Sometimes shudders when I am already moving but trying to speed up with traffic such as being on a highway. Also when im low on gas before it reaches e it completely shuts down. No gas light or shuddering. I had champion ford in erie pa look into this but there was no code or anything to go by. Im not sure what to do. It has been happening frquently now but everyone I talk to says its hard to determine without a code, but what if my control module is messed up or something? I have 5 kids I transport everyday and worried that this can cause an accident if somethings not done?
The check engine light came on. The transmission shudders and hesitates under acceleration.
Vehicle jerks and shudders on acceleration from stops. Vehicle also hesitates and lacks power at times. It also overhears and leaks coolant.
I recently received another safety recall. Brought in for service an all they would do is diagnose, but not fix complete waste of time. I am having a challenging time driving on the freeway yet they told me it's operating as designed.
Still have lack of power with intermittent shuddering. Have trouble taking off from a standstill and on freeway.
At this point I refuse to drive my car on the freeway. The shuddering and jerking only get worse when the car warms up.
Transmission shudders upon acceleration, sputters into gears and does not shift smoothly. It also shudders when accelerating at about 20mph
The vehicle is short shifting and missing gears when at a stoplight. When the vehicle is hot, there are more issues. There is a lot of jerking and transmission shudders when taking off; feels like it doesn't want to go.
My focus is still jittering and shuttering at take off. It lacks power and doesn't accelerate like it should.
The vehicle shudders and makes noise when shifting gears. When accelerating at around 15mph, the vehicle bogs down and lacks power. Engine oil leaks also.
Shuttering, rattling and clunking when engaging the gears. Vehicle will jerk when accelerating like it will stall out. Sometimes the vehicle will just not start.
Check engine light is constantly on and the engine leaks oil. The transmission does not change gears, shudders excessively and lacks power going uphill.
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