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2013 Ford Focus Reliability & Recall Report

Based on 12 NHTSA recalls and 2,103 owner complaints. All data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — free, no signup required.

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This is a known problem year for the Ford Focus

The 2013 model year has significantly more owner complaints than average for this model. Consider a different year if possible.

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Avoid This Year — 2013 Ford Focus

The 2013 Ford Focus is among the worst-performing model years for this vehicle. NHTSA data shows high complaint and recall activity. Strongly consider a different model year.

12
NHTSA Recalls
12 recalls on record
2,103
Owner Complaints
Filed with NHTSA
49
Crashes + Injuries
12 fire reports

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NHTSA Recalls — 2013 Ford Focus (12)

All recalls listed below must be repaired by an authorized Ford dealer at no charge to the owner.

🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #18V735000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #19V515000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #16V643000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #16V698000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #15V813000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #14V495000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #13V335000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #12E035000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #13V085000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #20V331000

Showing 10 of 12 recalls. View all on NHTSA.gov →

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Most Common Problems — 2013 Ford Focus

Based on 2,103 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Bars show relative complaint frequency.

Power Train
1049
Steering
273
Electrical System
150
Unknown Or Other
127
Fuel/propulsion System
88
Engine
87
Structure
69
Fuel System
53
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Ford Focus — Complaints by Year

Spike in a year = known problem year. The 2013 model year is highlighted.

2010 286 complaints 2011 113 complaints 2012 0 complaints 2013 2,103 complaints 2014 2,636 complaints 2015 1,010 complaints 2016 1,183 complaints 2017 885 complaints

⚠ Years to avoid: 2013, 2014 — These model years show significantly elevated complaint activity.

✅ Best model years: 2010, 2011, 2012 — Lowest complaint rates for this model.

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Frequently Asked Questions — 2013 Ford Focus

Is the 2013 Ford Focus reliable?
Based on NHTSA data, the 2013 Ford Focus has 12 recalls and 2,103 owner complaints. This model year shows elevated issues — consider alternatives or a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How many recalls does the 2013 Ford Focus have?
The 2013 Ford Focus has 12 NHTSA recalls. Affected systems include: see recall details above. All recalls are repaired free at authorized dealers.
What are the most common problems with the 2013 Ford Focus?
The most commonly reported problems for the 2013 Ford Focus are: Power Train, Steering, Electrical System, Unknown Or Other. See the complaint breakdown above for full details.
Is the 2013 Ford Focus safe to buy?
The 2013 Ford Focus has some safety and reliability items to review before buying. Ensure all 12 recalls are completed at a dealer. A pre-purchase inspection by an independent mechanic is strongly recommended.
What year Ford Focus should I buy?
Based on NHTSA complaint data, the best years for the Ford Focus are: 2010, 2011, 2012. These show the lowest complaint rates. Years to avoid: 2013, 2014.
Data source: All recall and complaint data is sourced directly from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) public API. Data is cached and refreshed every 7 days. Recall and complaint counts reflect data available at the time of last cache update. For the most current recall status on a specific vehicle, enter the VIN above or visit NHTSA.gov/recalls.