repaired · 2020 Q2
Equipment: electrical
Risk. An overheated cord can increase the risk of a fire.
2013 Ford Focus ElectricProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 69 owner complaints about the 2013 Ford Focus Electric, most often about the power train. It is covered by 3 safety recalls, and for recall 18V-592 the manufacturer reports only 47% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through February 26, 2024. Updated daily. Photo: Cutlass, CC0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2013 Ford Focus Electric has problems
69 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
37Power train1 crash/fire/injury
27Electrical system
16Engine
15Fuel/propulsion system
9Steering
5Vehicle speed control
4Service brakes
3Electronic stability control (ESC)
1Exterior lighting
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Power train | 37 | 1 |
| Electrical system | 27 | 0 |
| Engine | 16 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 15 | 0 |
| Steering | 9 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 5 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 4 | 0 |
| Electronic stability control (ESC) | 3 | 0 |
| Exterior lighting | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
3 recalls
2013 Ford Focus Electric recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
repaired · 2015 Q1
Automatic transmission: control module (tcm/pcm/tecm)
Risk. An unexpected loss of power while driving increases the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2015 Q1
Anti-theft: control module
Risk. Without an audible door chime, a vehicle owner may open the door and exit the vehicle without being reminded that the vehicle is still operational, leaving the…
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Ford.
Mileage at failure
When do power train problems start?
5kmiles, median
Based on the odometer reading in 35 power train complaints. 100% were reported before 100,000 miles.
32under 30k miles35under 100k miles0100k miles or more
Best & worst years
2013 vs. every other Focus Electric year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Focus Electric median. How we score
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- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
4 investigations
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2013 Ford Focus Electric, and the recalls they led to.
- Pedestrian alert soundsLed to recall 22V-063
- Electric powertrain propulsion failureLed to recall 13V-523
- Door Latch FailureLed to recall 16V-643
- Door Latch FailuresLed to recall 20V-331
In owners' words
What Focus Electric owners report
Recent power train complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
CAR STOPPED ON MOTION WITH AN ALARM STOP SAFELY NOW, WHEELS LOST POWER, STEERING WHEEL WAS ABLE TO FUNCTION SO CAR HAD TO BE PUSHED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD.
SO I WAS DRIVING HOME LAST NIGHT IN THE RAIN AND THE SPEEDOMETER WAS JUMPING AROUND A LITTLE AND THE TRACTION CONTROL FLASHED A COUPLE TIMES AND I THOUGHT 'OH IT'S JUST CAUSE THE RAIN' WELL TODAY THE SAME THING WAS HAPPENING WHILE I WAS DRIVING. THEN I GOT A WARNING LIGHT SAYING 'LOW BRAKE FLUID'…
THIS CAR, I HAVE BEEN TRYING TO GET HELP FOR A LONG TIME AND IT SEEM LIKE NOT ONE HAS HEARD ME, NOT EVEN THE DEALER, AND NOW HEAR IT IS MY CAR IS HAVING TROUBLE LIKE THE TRUNK WONT OPEN AND WE TIDE A STREAM ON IT AND THE LIGHTS STAY ON OVER A HOUR. AND CAR JERK WHEN TAKEING OFF IN SPEED WHEN CHANGE…
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