2013 Ford Focus engine problems
The 2013 Ford Focus has 355 engine complaints filed with NHTSA — 12% of the year's total, and down from the prior model year.
355
Engine complaints
12%
Share of year
7
Crash-involved
0
Related recalls
Engine complaints by year
What owners report
“THIS CAR EXCELARATED ON MY WIFE JUMPED A CURB AND SHE ENDED UP ON A STEEP EMBANKMENT IN A PILE OF LANDSCAPING ROCKS.KNOCKED A HOLE IN OILPAN AND DAMAGED AIRCONDITIONER AND COMPRESSOR.IT ALSO JUMPS OUT OF GEAR GOING DOWN THE HIGHWAY.HAPPENED 2 TIMES THE VEHICLE WASON THE HIGHWAY AND JUMPED OUT OF…”
Common questions
How many engine complaints does the 2013 Ford Focus have?
NHTSA has 355 complaints about the 2013 Ford Focus engine — 12% of all complaints filed for that model year.
Related
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.