Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford focus. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled after refueling the vehicle, and the transmission slipped. The vehicle was taken to chuck stevens ford (1304 us-31, bay minnette, al 36507) where it was diagnosed that the fuel tank assembly needed to be replaced. The vehicle was also taken to jim cook ford (located at 620 troy road, elba, alabama) where it was diagnosed that the transmission needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 86,000.
2013 Ford Focus transmission complaints
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Car cannot accelerate or decelerate properly. The car has had three clutches and two transmission control modules, and still exhibits the same dangerous characteristics. It hesitates on take off, will accelerate in the wrong direction (go forward in reverse and vice versa) . The rpms will randomly shoot up to 4 or 5k while driving, or you can loose speed without warning. I have had the power to the car fail while driving with no warning on a city street. It is especially bad on hills and at stop signs/lights. It shakes and shudders at low speeds. Has been to dealer almost a dozen times, all under "warranty" for a flawed transmission design.
Clutch in transmission was replaced 3 times by ford dealerships under the 36k mile warranty. Car still has the same shuttering and jerking transmission while accelerating problem it originally had.
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford focus. While attempting to start the vehicle, the contact heard a clicking noise but the vehicle failed to start. The contact had the battery checked and found no issues. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the TCM needed to be replaced and stated that the vehicle needed to be taken to a ford dealer. The vehicle was then towed to the ray price dealer in mt pocono, ford (2971 pa-940, mt pocono, pa 18344 (570) 839-1111) where it was diagnosed that the pins and latch fractured and the TCM needed to be replaced. The contact stated that the vehicle was previously repaired for the failure, but the failure recurred. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The VIN was unknown. The approximate failure mileage was 90,124.
The powershift transmission is junk. This car has left my daughter on the side of the road several times. There is a class action lawsuit against ford for this problem. Unfortunately it protects the first owner more than the used car owner. The care will not go into gear at all or only in first. The check engine light comes on for overheating. Since we have had the car it has been in the shop 3 times and we have had the clutch replaced and the previous owner had the same thing happen, which we didn't know until we bought the car and it started having problems.
This car has been in the shop for 6 times and we are currently waiting on parts to fix it for the 7th time for the trans shuddering problem. It always happens when you are trying to take off form a stop. Ford has redesigned these parts atleast 4 time, even has reprogramed or flashed the computer. They have even replaced the control module in this car. They extended the warranty but when you are waiting for the part to arrive, which is 6 to 8 weeks, the miles go up. So that warranty is just giving ford a golden parachute, so most of these cars we be over the miles and then it will be our problem. There needs to be a national recall on these cars or ford should have to give us our money back and they can keep these cars!!
This vehicle exhibits transmission problems while stationary and in motion. The car has had transmission service at four ford service centers for seven visits. While moving, the car has lost power, failed or missed shifts, shut down the vehicle at highway speeds and shown various dash warnings concerning transmission issues such as overheating. While stationary, the car sometimes does not start, will not go into park or displays warnings that the transmission is not ready. Incidents have happened at all speeds and from a stopped position. There have been hundreds of incidence since purchasing the car. The last event was 7/13/17 and the car would not move at all.
The transmission would not go into gear while I was in dangerous traffic. The transmission stopped functioning with no warning whatsoever. It scares me to know this could happen at any time, during any driving condition. Yet it is what I own. I thought the car had an automatic transmission when I purchased it. I was wrong it is an automated manual. This occurred around 32k mileage. The dealer fixed it, but would refused a repair receipt when requested. I was lucky I was on a city street when the incident occurred. Had I known, I would never have purchased with my labor.
Transmission/dual clutch has been replaced. Going in for a second assessment. Car shutters severely during acceleration and has a delay. This is a safety issue, as the car does not accelerate as intended when changing lanes, merging onto interstate, etc. This problem occurs while the vehicle goes from a stationary position to in motion.
Vehicle hesitates to go after coming to a stop. It jerks shudders and doesn't feel like it has enough power to move the vehicle after it stops.
At 19,459 miles, car hesitates and sputters while pulling out from a stopped position. Dealer attempted a fix: (faulty clutches) at 38,712 miles, same problem...same attempt at a fix. (faulty clutches) at 57,662, same problem...dealer replaced "clutches". On july 9,2017 at 66,558, car stopped on the street while being driven, would not go in to gear at all. The problem escalated from difficulty pulling out into traffic to car stopping in traffic. I have invoices for "repairs" to clutches. Vehicle towed to dealer . Faulty clutches ?
My 2013 ford focus has a bad transmission shudder that happens mostly when starting out from a dead stop and the transmission is shifting from 1st to 2nd gear . At times it shudders and shakes so bad when starting out the vehicle will actually delay and stop moving momentarily while the transmission is shaking and shuddering. It is very dangerous when this happens while crossing a hwy or trying to go through a busy intersection and the vehicle stops moving and just sits there and shakes for a second or two. The last time this happened it scared my wife so bad she now refuses to drive the vehicle anymore and doesnt really care to ride in it anymore even when I'm driving. Had it to the dealer about 5 or 6 times for this problem and they replaced the clutches in the transmission once and re flashed the computer a number of times and while that did help for a short time after these repairs it always starts shuddering again. Ford says this is normal for the transmission to shudder and shake so if its normal why doesnt it do it all the time and why did the new clutches completely take care of the shudder for about 6 months?? I would like to meet the engineer that designed this transmission and have him tell me this is normal to my face after taking him for a ride in this vehicle.
I was driving home going about 65 mpg in a straight line on the highway and the car lost propulsion, started decelerating. I pulled of to the side of the road as fast as possible and the car wouldn't change gears, and stalled (like what happens when you don't depress the clutch). This is the second time this happened, the first time they reprogrammed the TCM claiming that was the cause. This time they are claiming the fuel pump is the cause, though I am skeptical.
I bought my car in december of 2014, certified preowned. After having the car for not even a full month, I received a call that I had a clutch that came in to their service department. I had not ordered one, nor did I know the car needed one at time of purchase. Since then I have been through 3 clutches and the fourth was just ordered monday june 12, 2017. Every 15,000 miles the car begins to shudder and experience shifting hesitation. This is extremely unnerving, especially when it only does it when taking off from a stop or when accelerating after slowing down foe say a red light that just turned green. It doesn't make me feel safe, I've had multiple instances where this has caused near collisions when pulling out into traffic because the car essentially stalls out and I stop moving. Ford has not issued a recall for this and this is my third year experiencing these problems. I don't want to pay for something that is the manufacturers responsibility. I got a recall for something trivial, door latched, but not thw huge safety problem that is my clutch failing. The dealer also stated on a 07/16/16 invoice that this is a recall item, but I'm still paying for it. I have all prior invoices of all clutch work done
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford focus. The contact stated that the vehicle did not accelerate when the accelerator pedal was depressed. The contact had to depress the accelerator pedal several times in order for the vehicle to move. The contact stated that the vehicle had four transmissions and three clutches replaced by moon ford (5304 university boulevard in moon, pennsylvania), but the failure was not corrected. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 49,000.
Experienced clutch shuddering issue. Have had the TCM reflashed at least twice and have had the dual clutch replaced twice in less than 10k miles.
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford focus. While driving at unknown speeds, the vehicle stalled without warning and was unable to restart. The vehicle was towed to edd rogers valley ford (located at 111 auto ln, sparga, tn 38583, (931) 738-2311) where it was diagnosed with a faulty transmission control module that needed replacement. The contact stated that the module was replaced at no cost to her. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to the federal safety agency. The failure mileage was unknown.
When accelerating after being completely stopped vehicle has a delayed acceleration. At times when I am coming to a stop the vehicle lurches forward like I have my foot on the gas. I have had the clutch replaced several times due to the recall and its never fixed the problem and now ford is refusing to fix under the recalls extended warranty. I am worried that I may hit someone when pressing the brake and the car jerks forward or someone may hit me when taking off from a stop because my vehicle will not go.
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford focus. While driving unknown speeds, the vehicle shuttered when accelerating and the traction control and transmission warning indicators illuminated and flashed. The dealer diagnosed that an unknown module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure persisted. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 70,000.
After purchasing the vehicle brand new in june 2013, the car would stall/jerk/grind when trying to take off after being stopped at a red light or stop sign, or just accelerating to increase speed. Had to take it in to the dealer to have the clutch repaired and even after this was performed, it still jerks, especially when the air conditioner is on. In january 2016, had to take it to the dealer to reprogram the PCM/TCM and perform clutch which was the 15b22 software update issued by ford motor company. After 36,000 miles the horn stopped working. After 65,000 miles the check engine light turned on and after taking it to the dealer, was told it had a code p0456 which is a small evap leak present. Since it's not under warranty, I have to pay $119 just to diagnose the problem. Now I have a safety recall notice 16s30 which states it may be possible that my side door latch may break, which may make the door difficult to latch. All this on a vehicle that is under 100,000 miles and almost 4 years old.
The transmission went out .the car gave me about a 60 second window to act on it. The message said "transmission fault act now" then went out on me in the middle of the road
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford focus. While driving various speeds, the vehicle jerked while the accelerator pedal was depressed. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, but the cause of the failure could not be diagnosed. The dealer stated that the vehicle was designed in that manner. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The failure mileage was unknown.
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford focus. While driving various speeds, the vehicle hesitated to accelerate and shuttered. On several occasions, the vehicle failed to start. The cause of the failure was not diagnosed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The contact indicated that the vehicle was previously repaired for the same failure. The VIN was unknown. The failure mileage was 72,000.
Vehicle is back at dealership for 5th time for catastrophic failure in the transmission. The clutches have been replaced 3 times and the current failure is an acm module. We have been advised that their is not a permanent fix for the issues that have plagued this vehicle. This particular incident, the vehicle stalled out in drive thru lane. Was able to restart but warning lights to service transmission came on immediately.
The vehicle's clutch has been replaced twice it stutters/hesitates, makes grinding noises, etc. And still does since second repair, radio made popping, static skrecking sounds that got worse over time to the point of happening all the time and made radio useless, purge valve failed and could have destroyed gas tank and fuel pump if not dealt with which thankfully I did. These are all known issues with this vehicle thousands of similar complaints online.
Vehicle shudders at take off or when slowing down to make a turn when initializing gas. Issue was found to be a problem with the clutch. Similar vehicles with the same make, model and year have been given extended warranty# 14m02 for this same issue. My vehicle does not fall under the VIN#'s being covered. I believe this issue is affecting more vehicles than ford realizes. My car is currently at 65,369 miles.
My 75 year old mother in law was driving this car (her car) on 4/4/17 in bellmead, texas. She was hit at about 40 MPH in the front passenger side quarter panel/wheel area by a 1998 honda sedan. She was driving on a paved feeder road in clear sun shiny weather. The car was a total loss due to the axel breaking and the air bag did not deploy. She hit her head in the accident which resulted in her death a week later due to a stroke caused by a left hemorrhagic stroke (brain bleed). I can provide the police report and photos via personal email not through this public forum.
We have had the TCM replace one, the cluthes replaced twice and the shuttering, non shifting, shfting when not supposed to are still happening. After multiple visits to two ford dealers, ford is unable to fix these dangerous problems.my wife was on the freeway traveling at 70mph when the car suddenly died, no power. Lucky it was very early in the morning and there was no traffic. Under normal driving conditions, my wife may have been severely injured or worse. These 2011 - current year ford focus and fiesta are a danger on our roads, ford must be made to recall these death traps.
This happens consistently, from a stop when the car is accelerating theres a very distinct stuttering where the car feels like its bucking or moving back and forth as if it can't get into gear. Occasionally this will make it feel like the car is about to stall. We've had the car in the shop for service for this exact issue 3 times (about to be a 4th). We were most recently in lincoln city, oregon and trying to merge into traffic from a dead stop, pressing on the accelerator made the car lurch and didn't offer us the ability to merge smoothly, instead we were unsure if we were going to stall out or if the gear would catch.
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford focus. When the accelerator pedal was depressed at 25 MPH, the vehicle failed to respond and the check engine warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the transmission failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 70,000.
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