Transmission Minor
Gear selector or linkage, leaks, transmission computer, transmission sensor or solenoid, clutch adjustment, rough shifting, slipping transmission.
What Owners Say
"this is an ongoing issue and requires constant attention and time in dealership to make the car shift smoothly"
L M., AZ (2013 Ford Focus SE 2.0-L 4 Cyl)"The clutch issue affected the shifting of the automatic transmission."
Anonymous, CA (2013 Ford Focus Titanium 2.0-L 4 Cyl)"This is a known problem with this transmission. Repairs were free until Ford resolved the issue in 2016. There was a settlement for all owners of previous models but was inadequate for older models. Ultimately They should replace the older transmissions. Even with a slipping clutch my car operates above par."
Anonymous, (2013 Ford Focus SE 2.0-L 4 Cyl)"As you probably know, I have the powershift transmission which is subject to a class action lawsuit. But other than routine maintenance and replacement of normal items (wipers, tires, brakes) this car has had no problem and has been very efficient."
Anonymous, (2013 Ford Focus SE 2.0-L 4 Cyl)"Have experienced rough shifting , jittery and roughness during acceleration"
Anonymous, CA (2013 Ford Focus Titanium 2.0-L 4 Cyl)"The care had a shutter when you stepped on the gas. I had it adjusted 5 times. After that not working they replaced my clutch. I do have a letter that my car is guaranteed because of a defect for 100 thousand miles."
Anonymous, CT (2013 Ford Focus 2.0-L 4 Cyl)"Known issue with the Focus. Shutters on take off, clutch seems to slip since purchase. Finally went into limp mode and Ford had to service under a service bulletin. Clutch is better, but still shutters on take off."
Frank L., MO (2013 Ford Focus Titanium 2.0-L 4 Cyl)"Dealer reprogramed it and it is better but still there"
Gary H., WA (2013 Ford Focus SE 2.0-L 4 Cyl turbo)"jerking when moving forward from stop"
Anonymous, WI (2013 Ford Focus SE 2.0-L 4 Cyl)"shuttering when changing gears when accelerating. Had two adjustments to the transmission software and plan to have the clutch replaced. Told it was a common problem"
Anonymous, CA (2013 Ford Focus Titanium 2.0-L 4 Cyl)"Our appointment is in a couple of days to get this resolved"
Anonymous, IL (2013 Ford Focus 2.0-L 4 Cyl)"They adjusted the clutch several times before finally agreeing to a replacement"
Anonymous, VA (2013 Ford Focus Titanium 2.0-L 4 Cyl)"Issues with these Focus cars when sitting in traffic uphill transmission overheats. And even on even ground the transmission slips. They finally did some adjustment after getting the manager involved & supposed to be Ford fix coming out but by the ti"
Bari L., NY (2013 Ford Focus Titanium 2.0-L 4 Cyl)"During an at home oil Chang,e, transmission fluid found leaking, found to have a bad value?, was shifting rough prior to that, thought it was because of dual clutch"
Anonymous, MI (2013 Ford Focus Titanium)"first computer update, then new module. all under extended warranty given by Ford"
Anonymous, MN (2013 Ford Focus SE 2.0-L 4 Cyl)"Hesitate when pulling out and shifting to next gear"
Anonymous, PA (2013 Ford Focus SE 2.0-L 4 Cyl)"Rough shifting"
Anonymous, IL (2013 Ford Focus SE 2.0-L 4 Cyl)"Select shift automatic transmission clutch components replaced 3 times along with the computer at least once"
William S., FL (2013 Ford Focus SE 2.0-L 4 Cyl)"Not shifting smoothly and heating up"
Anonymous, CO (2013 Ford Focus SE 2.0-L 4 Cyl)"Car shudders"
Corry V., BC (2013 Ford Focus Titanium 2.0-L 4 Cyl)"It has had rough shifting most of the time but last work has made it better"
Anonymous, WA (2013 Ford Focus SE 2.0-L 4 Cyl turbo)"the transmission would shutter when starting from a stop"
Anonymous, OH (2013 Ford Focus SE 2.0-L 4 Cyl)"Slips Jerky Hate it"
John K., IL (2013 Ford Focus Titanium 2.0-L 4 Cyl)"The "automatic" transmission in 2013 Ford Focuses is a mess! How many visits back to the dealer constitute a lemon? It has been this and that done during about a dozen service calls. The folks are nice and seemingly understanding but how many bandaids can a transmission take? Thank goodness there is a very extended warranty. And I like lots about my Focus. Too bad the car's value is about zero"
Lee K., IN (2013 Ford Focus Titanium 2.0-L 4 Cyl)"Ongoing problem since purchase. Flashed software three times. Towed into the dealership twice. Stuck in low gear and slammed into gear very hard we thought we had been hit several times at low traffic stop and go"
Anonymous, CA (2013 Ford Focus SE 2.0-L 4 Cyl)"It has a rough transition from a start to drive"
Anonymous, NY (2013 Ford Focus S 2.0-L 4 Cyl)"The 2103 Focus transmission is rough and jerky when I try to accelerate from low to higher speeds, especially on hills and especially when I am moving up hill at a slow speed to begin with. I have had the transmission computer adjusted twice"
Richard L., NY (2013 Ford Focus SE 2.0-L 4 Cyl)"The vehicle's transmission has been an issue for years with Ford stating that the shudder is expected and within acceptable limits"
Michael W., CA (2013 Ford Focus SE 2.0-L 4 Cyl)"When starting from a stop the shifting from lower gears to higher was jerky. The car "bucked" as the transission moved from lower to higher gears. In heavy traffic we thought the car might stall out. When we purchased the previously-owned car in 2014 we did not notice this jerky shifting. It showed up within a week or so of purchase. The car had about 22,000 miles when we bought it"
Donald S., FL (2013 Ford Focus SE 2.0-L 4 Cyl)"The dual clutch automatic stutters and hesitates terribly, resulting in a very unsatisfying driving experience and a fear that it will one day stall during, for example, a left hand turn against traffic. We have been told by the dealership that the car does indeed have these driving characteristics, but our car's hesitation and stumbling falls within Ford's acceptable range. From a consumer's point of view, it is most definitely not acceptable. I would emphatically not recommend this car"
Anonymous, ON (2013 Ford Focus SE 2.0-L 4 Cyl)"Transmission would hesitate to shift between first and second gears and would cause the vehicle to shake"
Anonymous, NY (2013 Ford Focus Titanium 2.0-L 4 Cyl)"Rough 2nd gear shifting"
Michael H., GA (2013 Ford Focus SE 2.0-L 4 Cyl)"Rough shifting at low speeds. Clutch replaced by warranty and recall, but problem still remains, although not as severe"
Lydell B., PA (2013 Ford Focus SE 2.0-L 4 Cyl)"The rough shifting began around 35000 miles. Each time I encountered the issue Ford did some warranty repair work. Which temporarily fixed it but the problem was never completely fixed. It would always come back. Their "repairs" visitation of recalibration the transmission computer. The clutch packs had to be replaced twice. And a replacement installed once."
Anonymous, (2013 Ford Focus SE 2.0-L 4 Cyl)"Focus transmission have a clutch problem that causes a stutter or rough shifting in the lower gears. Ford has recognized the problem and extended the warranty to 7 years or 100,000 miles. The clutch replacement was covered under Ford warranty and fixed in one day. Car works great now."
Chris M., AZ (2013 Ford Focus SE 2.0-L 4 Cyl)"Since the DAY I bought the car it's had nothing but transmission problems and the rough shifting and slipping. But I now know it's common - wish I would of known"
Mel-Jack P., WA (2013 Ford Focus SE 2.0-L 4 Cyl)"The transmission still hiccups and slips even after having the computer fixed."
Anonymous, OH (2013 Ford Focus SE 2.0-L 4 Cyl)"Shaking, rough ride"
Anonymous, SC (2013 Ford Focus Titanium 2.0-L 4 Cyl)"When first accelerating from a full stop, car jerks. Recall work corrected some of this problem, but the jerking is just less intense than it was."
J S., IL (2013 Ford Focus Titanium 2.0-L 4 Cyl)"transmission was rattling, high rpms before shifting. noisy."
Gary S., MI (2013 Ford Focus Titanium 2.0-L 4 Cyl)"Despite recalls and factory authorized repairs, the Focus still shifts roughly in the low gears on a fairly regular, but not constant, basis."
James R., MI (2013 Ford Focus 2.0-L 4 Cyl)"Shuddering between shifts. Common problem of the dual-clutch transmission repaired under warranty several times."
Robert S., CA (2013 Ford Focus SE 2.0-L 4 Cyl)"Duel clutch transmission (automatic) very problematic. rough shifting especially in stop-go traffic. Transmission also slips on grades. Clutches replaced several times along with controls and other items. Did not resolve problem. Ford will not rectify problem because car does not qualify for Lemon Law."
S M., PA (2013 Ford Focus SE 2.0-L 4 Cyl)"The dual clutch transmission shudders on take off and often hesitates and then abruptly shifts on the 1-2 and 2-3 shifts. Dealer claims they reprogrammed and checked the clutches but no improvement. These transmissions should be recalled by Ford and replaced."
Anonymous, CA (2013 Ford Focus SE 2.0-L 4 Cyl)"In stop and go traffic, the car jerks back and forth when starting out from a stop"
Anonymous, CA (2013 Ford Focus SE 2.0-L 4 Cyl)"Problem was corrected with transmission rebuild."
Tony D., FL (2013 Ford Focus Titanium 2.0-L 4 Cyl)"when accelerating I experience rough shifting, I had an adjustment made but not getting shuttering."
Anonymous, CA (2013 Ford Focus Titanium 2.0-L 4 Cyl)"Design problem w/auto transmission. not a smooth shift from 1st to 2nd gear. All other problems experienced with one time events and usually resulted in a factory recall."
Patrick T., MD (2013 Ford Focus SE 2.0-L 4 Cyl)"Once warmed up, the power shift automatic transmission shudders badly when starting from a complete stop."
Anonymous, CA (2013 Ford Focus SE 2.0-L 4 Cyl)"It jerks when you take off but not all the time"
Anonymous, WA (2013 Ford Focus SE 2.0-L 4 Cyl turbo)"Not only was it in the past 12 months, but the entire time I owned the vehicle (I bought it new). The transmission is terrible and required multiple trips to the dealership, and it was still never fixed."
Neil P., MI (2013 Ford Focus SE 2.0-L 4 Cyl)"Ford had a maintenance recall for stuttering transmissions on newer Ford Focus"
Laura W., CA (2013 Ford Focus SE 2.0-L 4 Cyl)"Car shudders when starting from 0 mph and on 1/2 and 2/3 shifts, In addition, transmission makes rat-tat-tat clicking sounds. Dealer has ordered parts to replace the clutches (automatic manual transmission). Will be fixed in next two weeks"
Russell J., FL (2013 Ford Focus SE 2.0-L 4 Cyl)"Rough when switching from 1st to 2nd gear"
Wayne T., ON (2013 Ford Focus)"Direct shift gearbox is horrible! Shaft seals leak, oil gets on clutch disks and they chatter badly. Also, often nearly stalls after cornering. Symptoms are worst when warm, especially after some time in stop and go traffic. Ford has been relucta"
Anonymous, CA (2013 Ford Focus SE 2.0-L 4 Cyl)"Took back to dealer for recall and did not help. Car slips when you take off and jolts you very hard as it catches slips and catches"
Michael M., GA (2013 Ford Focus SE 2.0-L 4 Cyl)"The transmission is very rough and the car sometimes feels like it can stall"
Anonymous, CA (2013 Ford Focus Titanium 2.0-L 4 Cyl)"Manufacture defect of clutch and transmission. Also engine support had to be replaced"
Asa S., UT (2013 Ford Focus SE 2.0-L 4 Cyl)"Low gear when accelerating car shakes a bit before shifting"
John C., NY (2013 Ford Focus SE 2.0-L 4 Cyl)"Some times it studders"
Gary H., WA (2013 Ford Focus SE 2.0-L 4 Cyl turbo)"Although there is no stick shift, I am told that I have a standard transmission that I do not have to manually shift"
Anonymous, MA (2013 Ford Focus S 2.0-L 4 Cyl)"Defect handled in recall"
Mark B., KS (2013 Ford Focus Titanium 2.0-L 4 Cyl)"It was shifting erratic and the dealer said the clutches had to be replaced"
Anonymous, TN (2013 Ford Focus SE SFE 2.0-L 4 Cyl)"Shifting becomes very rough after every 15000 miles. Going in this week to have the problem looked at again"
Anonymous, PA (2013 Ford Focus SE 2.0-L 4 Cyl)"Continuous bucking while shifting. Dealer says this is normal! This info was omitted when I was buying this vehicle"
Anonymous, MI (2013 Ford Focus SE 2.0-L 4 Cyl)"Same as previous page"
Anonymous, CA (2013 Ford Focus SE 2.0-L 4 Cyl)"Car shudders, bucks, downshifts at strange times, acts confused"
Peter S., MI (2013 Ford Focus Titanium 2.0-L 4 Cyl)"has well know trans problem shifting from 1st to second. trans will stumble or shutter. the cause is the dry clutch gets contaminated with oil leak. Seals have to be replaced"
Anonymous, PA (2013 Ford Focus Titanium 2.0-L 4 Cyl)"The 12-14 (at least) model years have the tranny programmed to act like a manual even though it's an AT. Result is sever bucking when shifting and at low speeds"
Anonymous, OH (2013 Ford Focus Titanium 2.0-L 4 Cyl)"Took car to dealer 3 times, but was assured that it was normal"
Verale P., OH (2013 Ford Focus 2.0-L 4 Cyl)"Shuddering"
Anonymous, NY (2013 Ford Focus Titanium 2.0-L 4 Cyl)"Stuttering, hesitation, lags, jerks"
Anonymous, OH (2013 Ford Focus SE 2.0-L 4 Cyl)"rough shifting between first and second sometimes seems to slip. Jerky if you step on it. I hate it. It revs high sometimes before shifting. I hate it. Also, it's hard to get into compared with the 2006 Focus that someone wrecked"
Anonymous, IA (2013 Ford Focus Titanium 2.0-L 4 Cyl)"Stumble or clunky 1-2 shift, odd noise on 2-3 shift"
Anonymous, MN (2013 Ford Focus SE 2.0-L 4 Cyl)"Difficulty getting car to go shift and rough acceleration"
Anonymous, DE (2013 Ford Focus SE 2.0-L 4 Cyl)"Since purchase, the transmission has been erratic; very rough shifts in low gears. Ford recall and extended warranty but problem continues"
Anonymous, NL (2013 Ford Focus SE 2.0-L 4 Cyl)"car shudders when accelerating from start"
Anonymous, MI (2013 Ford Focus SE)"A low gears the car lurches forward and at times forces you into the steering wheel. Very unsettling in heavy stop and go traffic"
Anonymous, OH (2013 Ford Focus SE 2.0-L 4 Cyl)"The transmission shifts roughly, skips gears and sometimes hesitates at intersections and on hills"
Anonymous, OH (2013 Ford Focus SE)"going up hill at 30 to 45 mph hear a grating noise"
Gerrard B., NY (2013 Ford Focus SE 2.0-L 4 Cyl)"Rough shifting for past couple years, cleaned to try to fix first time (didn't) and then rebuilt, both under warranty. The both times the electronics weren't put back to normal and windows had to be reprogrammed"
Anonymous, MN (2013 Ford Focus Titanium 2.0-L 4 Cyl)"Rough only when the car was warm and after one trip to dealership, they repaired it. No problem since"
Daniel R., OH (2013 Ford Focus SE 2.0-L 4 Cyl)"There is a recall but dealer cannot get parts to repair ford just continues to extend warranty to cover"
Anonymous, AL (2013 Ford Focus SE 2.0-L 4 Cyl)"Stammers and bucks intermittently at low speed takeoff. Most noticeable in stop n go city traffic"
Anonymous, VA (2013 Ford Focus SE 2.0-L 4 Cyl)"Issues Came From Ford's Noisy Dual Clutch Automatic Six Speed Transmission, Was Told By Ford Master Warranty Technician The Noise Was Normal, Which Is Ridiculous"
Anonymous, NE (2013 Ford Focus Titanium 2.0-L 4 Cyl)"Dealer insists rough shifting is normal until the problem gets so bad they are forced to address it. I am on my 3rd clutch and numerous other attempts at repair"
Dave F., IL (2013 Ford Focus Titanium 2.0-L 4 Cyl)"A stuttering shift when accelerating from stop"
Anonymous, NT (2013 Ford Focus SE 2.0-L 4 Cyl)"Car shutters and shakes at times when accelerating from a stop"
Richard P., IN (2013 Ford Focus SE)"Recall item fixed by Ford at no cost"
Robert C., MO (2013 Ford Focus S 2.0-L 4 Cyl)"From the beginning when we bought it new; it had a transmission slippage problem; they fixed it -- year later, happened yet again; making the same noises"
Mel-Jack P., WA (2013 Ford Focus SE 2.0-L 4 Cyl)"Transmission would not select certain gears or go into gear at all. A couple times it took over a minute to engage when stopped at a light. Car would stall when slowing or stopping. Occasionally I couldn't make it up a hill"
Dennis D., PA (2013 Ford Focus SE 2.0-L 4 Cyl)"Recall by Ford and the entire experience has been a nightmare. They kept the car much longer than they said they would. It has caused me to reconsider purchasing ANY Ford products"
Anonymous, KY (2013 Ford Focus SE 2.0-L 4 Cyl)"This car, as well as a 2012 Ford Focus I also own, is very dangerous on interstates due to slipping transmission. Ford has refused to remedy this problem under lemon laws"
Anonymous, LA (2013 Ford Focus SE 2.0-L 4 Cyl)"This transmission is junk"
Anonymous, OH (2013 Ford Focus SE 2.0-L 4 Cyl)"Transmission slipped. Clutch replaced under warranty/recall"
Anonymous, NH (2013 Ford Focus SE 2.0-L 4 Cyl)"The company has worked on this problem for several years. Could not be happier with the continued effort to repair my Focus"
William M., TN (2013 Ford Focus Titanium 2.0-L 4 Cyl)"Clutch seals leaking into clutch causing juddering. Common problem with the automated manual dual clutch transmission. Ongoing problem"
Anonymous, CA (2013 Ford Focus SE 2.0-L 4 Cyl)"Pressing on gas the car was jerky"
Roger M., ON (2013 Ford Focus Titanium 2.0-L 4 Cyl)"the car has always had a shutter problem, making strange noise the dual clutch manual transmission has been a problem from day one"
Anonymous, KY (2013 Ford Focus SE 2.0-L 4 Cyl)"Fixed under warranty"
Anonymous, FL (2013 Ford Focus Titanium 2.0-L 4 Cyl)"2013 took back to dealer. They adjusted the transmission, but still does it. Will leave you without power sometimes"
Anonymous, OH (2013 Ford Focus SE 2.0-L 4 Cyl)"The Focus has a 6 speed automatic transmission with a clutch. Problem manifests itself like a manual transmission with a slipping clutch. Stuttering sensation from a standing start."
Anonymous, NB (2013 Ford Focus SE 2.0-L 4 Cyl)"My car will often not downshift, so when going uphill I will often find myself de-accelerating even though I am stomping on the pedal."
Anonymous, NJ (2013 Ford Focus SE 2.0-L 4 Cyl)"It stutters when pulling away from stop. The problem was supposedly fixed 2 years ago (recall), but has begun recurring the past month or so"
Anonymous, (2013 Ford Focus SE 2.0-L 4 Cyl)"Soon after I bought the car. Nightmare, ongoing. Knock on wood, last dealer may have fixed it fall of 2019. l"
Anonymous, (2013 Ford Focus Unsure Unsure)"Inherent design flaw in transmission/ clutch in this vehicle"
Anonymous, (2013 Ford Focus SE 2.0-L 4 Cyl)"from day 1 when I bought the car it's had this issue"
Mel-Jack P., WA (2013 Ford Focus SE 2.0-L 4 Cyl)"Transmission revs during gear changes and shudders during acceleration."
Anonymous, MI (2013 Ford Focus SE 2.0-L 4 Cyl)"Ford fixed the Stuttering shift with a recall"
Anonymous, KS (2013 Ford Focus Titanium 2.0-L 4 Cyl)"This is a known problem with the transmission lurching. Ford had a recall, made some kind of corrections or changes to the transmission."
Dan R., MO (2013 Ford Focus SE 2.0-L 4 Cyl)"Once when I backed up I couldn’t get the transmission to engage for a few seconds even though the selector was on D, but after moving it through the gears and going back to D it worked. Also, when starting out it seems to be in too high a gear and the engine lugs. There was a recall on the transmission a several years ago. On the highway it works satisfactorily."
Anonymous, NH (2013 Ford Focus SE 2.0-L 4 Cyl)"Cannot not get the Transmission to work properly. Nothing more to say. The one in my car is a LEMON. In the class action suite suing Ford."
Herman M., NJ (2013 Ford Focus SE 2.0-L 4 Cyl)"Vehicle stuttered and paused when trying to accelerate. Eventually would not go more than 5mp, then start working, then stop again."
Michael L., AL (2013 Ford Focus SE 2.0-L 4 Cyl)"The transmission had trouble shifting in first and second. It had three attempts at fixing with only temporary fix. The fourth time it was successful."
Ralph C., NH (2013 Ford Focus Titanium 2.0-L 4 Cyl)"This was explained in the previous comments about the clutch replacement."
Anonymous, FL (2013 Ford Focus Titanium 2.0-L 4 Cyl)"For readjusted under extended warrany All fine since. Car is also 4 wheel on the ground towed behind a motor home."
Anonymous, FL (2013 Ford Focus SE 2.0-L 4 Cyl)"related to other issue, slipping caused by fluid leaking onto clutch plate"
Joe V., MN (2013 Ford Focus SE 2.0-L 4 Cyl)"Transmission slipped a lot when in low speeds. Covered by warranty. Fixed by dealer by adjusting the computer"
Julie W., OR (2013 Ford Focus)"Ford fixed my isuues"
Linda O., LA (2013 Ford Focus SE 2.0-L 4 Cyl)"It was explained in the section of the transmission problem. The oil leak caused the change of gears to slip. THIS IS A TRANSMISSION USED BY MANY MANUFACTURERS. I WISH CONSUMER REPORTS ISSUE AN OPINION/ARTICLE ON THE TRANSMISSION USED BY MERCEDE"
Richard H., NC (2013 Ford Focus SE SFE 2.0-L 4 Cyl)"transmission has had this problem several times with car stoppiing and strange things happening"
Allen R., FL (2013 Ford Focus SE 2.0-L 4 Cyl)"I am not sure if it was slipping or grabing or what. At first it felt like the brakes were not releasing after driving from a stop"
Anonymous, MO (2013 Ford Focus SE 2.0-L 4 Cyl)"I had my Ford in the dealers service center for more than 6 times due to transmission problems, gaskets had to be replaced, sensors of overheating go off regularly, leakage onto my clutch has had to be fixed, worst of all the transmission does not sh"
Julie G., CA (2013 Ford Focus SE)"If you accelerate at all there is hesitancy between gears as it revs too high"
Anonymous, IA (2013 Ford Focus Titanium 2.0-L 4 Cyl)"During an oil change at the dealer they noticed transmission fluid on the engine. They test drove and felt 1st gear slipping. They kept the car for a few days giving me a loaner so they could repair. This was 4-5 months ago. So far so good"
John L., IL (2013 Ford Focus SE SFE 2.0-L 4 Cyl)"While driving normally, my wife and I would sometimes hear a grinding sound from the transmissions, while in lower gears. Our Ford dealer replaced the clutch under warranty"
Anonymous, UT (2013 Ford Focus SE 2.0-L 4 Cyl)"Slipping transmission was causing hesitation on acceleration. Dealer replaced clutchpack (2nd time) and furnished 100k mile warranty on transmission because of known defect"
Anonymous, NC (2013 Ford Focus Titanium 2.0-L 4 Cyl)"when accelerating from start, car feels like transmission slips into neutral"
Anonymous, MI (2013 Ford Focus SE)"Our appointment is in a couple of days to get this resolved"
Anonymous, IL (2013 Ford Focus 2.0-L 4 Cyl)"can feel the clutch not engadging"
Gerrard B., NY (2013 Ford Focus SE 2.0-L 4 Cyl)"Transmission not reliable: shudders, won't shift or stays in wrong gear, loses power while driving"
Anonymous, CA (2013 Ford Focus SE 2.0-L 4 Cyl)"Moving from 1st to 2nd at times the clutch would slip and the car shudder. Common problem for this year. Software updates to fix the issue were done"
Anonymous, CA (2013 Ford Focus Titanium 2.0-L 4 Cyl)"shuddering transmission in first gear, very noticeable. had it fixed once by the dealer and now, 12 months later the problem is starting again"
Anonymous, MI (2013 Ford Focus SE 2.0-L 4 Cyl)"Transmission from day 1 has slipped / jerked from a stop and once while in drive was reversing. 5 X's into the dealer with nothing but minor adjustments. Company states it's within tolerance. Vehicle is unsafe. and MFGR does not stand behind"
Patrick M., CA (2013 Ford Focus SE 2.0-L 4 Cyl)"Shortly after we noticed the problem we got notice of a factory recall and fix. It took us about a month for the parts to arrive and the dealer to apply the fix. We have not had any more trouble with the problem"
Michelle H., TX (2013 Ford Focus Titanium 2.0-L 4 Cyl)"Issues with these Focus cars when sitting in traffic uphill transmission overheats. And even on even ground the transmission slips. They finally did some adjustment after getting the manager involved & supposed to be Ford fix coming out but by the ti"
Bari L., NY (2013 Ford Focus Titanium 2.0-L 4 Cyl)"Automatic Manual needed computer re-flash"
James F., ME (2013 Ford Focus SE 2.0-L 4 Cyl)"The car went in reverse when Drive was selected. Tried again, grinding noises ensued. The car was towed to the dealership. A computer controller was replaced and the problem was corrected"
Anonymous, ON (2013 Ford Focus SE 2.0-L 4 Cyl)"They updated the computer program before replacing clutches"
Robert C., IN (2013 Ford Focus Titanium 2.0-L 4 Cyl)"Trans TCM failed at 70,000/MI. Covered under Ford warranty"
Anonymous, CA (2013 Ford Focus SE 2.0-L 4 Cyl)"The car engine stopped running and i coasted off the road and had it towed to the dealership and they replaced the transmission computer that is on the side of the engine"
Anonymous, KY (2013 Ford Focus SE 2.0-L 4 Cyl)"Ford had recall for transmission software update."
Anonymous, OH (2013 Ford Focus SE 2.0-L 4 Cyl)"The transmission control module was replaced for a second time at the time of the transmission rebuild."
Anonymous, (2013 Ford Focus SE 2.0-L 4 Cyl)"We have multiple drivers for this vehicle so the transmission computer tries to learn the habits of the driver so Ford has to keep readjusting the transmission computer due to multiple drivers."
Mark Z., MN (2013 Ford Focus SE 2.0-L 4 Cyl)"would not shift into reverse"
Anonymous, MA (2013 Ford Focus SE 2.0-L 4 Cyl)"The transmission has always slipped/been rough but pulling out of a parking lot one day it just stopped - I couldn't shift, couldn't move, I was trapped without a way to move the car."
Anonymous, OH (2013 Ford Focus SE 2.0-L 4 Cyl)"A recall for a software fix"
John M., MD (2013 Ford Focus SE 2.0-L 4 Cyl)"Control module was replaced under warranty but not the clutch. System was recalibrate and appears to be working ok now."
Michael L., AL (2013 Ford Focus SE 2.0-L 4 Cyl)"The transmission control module suddenly stopped working making the car un-drivable above 3rd gear. It was fixed under the extended warrantee for the transmission."
Anonymous, NY (2013 Ford Focus SE 2.0-L 4 Cyl)"I'm afraid to pull out with any cars nearby. The acceleration may or may not work! In the straight away the car has very jerky shifting."
Anonymous, (2013 Ford Focus SE 2.0-L 4 Cyl)"Failing transmission control module caused the car to not start and on more than one occasion completely stall while driving. This condition nearly got me killed when it occurred in an intersection and while merging into traffic."
Anonymous, CA (2013 Ford Focus SE 2.0-L 4 Cyl)"rough shifting, loss of what ger needed, computer re flashed. Clutch had to be repaired"
Gary G., NM (2013 Ford Focus Titanium 2.0-L 4 Cyl)"My mechanic said there was a problem and went with me to the dealer to explain so it would be covered under the warranty"
Anonymous, NY (2013 Ford Focus SE 2.0-L 4 Cyl)"Making noise that seamed like a fail about to start. Fixed with some software update. Better but not totally good"
Anonymous, MN (2013 Ford Focus SE 2.0-L 4 Cyl)"See prior"
Julie W., OR (2013 Ford Focus)"The hybrid automatic/manual transmission on this car has issues. jerky starts, 'missing' etc...I really feel there is a serious issue that Ford needs to address...other than this it is a great little car"
Michael S., OH (2013 Ford Focus SE 2.0-L 4 Cyl)"Computer had to be reprogrammed"
Anonymous, TN (2013 Ford Focus SE SFE 2.0-L 4 Cyl)"Continually needs "software update" to level out bucking/slipping while automatically shifting. Just a temporary bandaid fix"
Anonymous, MI (2013 Ford Focus SE 2.0-L 4 Cyl)"The was also worked on when the clutch was replaced. I still seem to have hesitation issues from time to time, especially in stop and go traffic"
Arthur S., PA (2013 Ford Focus SE 2.0-L 4 Cyl)"It has double clutch and it jerks on take off and ford has extended the warranty on the transmission"
Anonymous, KY (2013 Ford Focus SE 2.0-L 4 Cyl)"It had to be re- programmed, but it still occasionally has a slight flutter when starting on a hill"
Robert W., MI (2013 Ford Focus SE 2.0-L 4 Cyl)"Upgrade required in order to try to fix the clutch problem"
Anonymous, CA (2013 Ford Focus Titanium 2.0-L 4 Cyl)"Transmission computer has been reset and "relearned" several times and problem still exists"
Anonymous, CA (2013 Ford Focus SE 2.0-L 4 Cyl)"When I used the built-in remote starter for the first time as I left work, it severely messed up the transmission. My car kept stalling on the freeway- sometimes COMPLETELY shutting down- and I barely made it to the dealership. It was scary"
Anonymous, IN (2013 Ford Focus Titanium 2.0-L 4 Cyl)"numerous problems with the transmission. one of 5 trips to the dealer stated they reprogramed the computer. Does not resolve the slipping jerking upon acceleration. Do not buy this car until the transmission is changed"
Patrick M., CA (2013 Ford Focus SE 2.0-L 4 Cyl)"New Ford Dual Clutch Automatic Six Speed, Makes Severe Grinding And Clunking Noises When Shifting Gears, Especially At Low Speeds. Ford Already Replaced The Transmission Computer But It Didn't Solve The Problem"
Anonymous, NE (2013 Ford Focus Titanium 2.0-L 4 Cyl)"the car has issues with the tcm"
Anonymous, CA (2013 Ford Focus SE 2.0-L 4 Cyl)"Transmission oil seal leak,repaired under warranty"
Roger R., TX (2013 Ford Focus SE 2.0-L 4 Cyl)"The engine connection to the transmission had to be disconnected. Resealed then reattached. On going leak since purchase. Had to change dealerships to find and correct issue. Mis-diagnosed more than once"
Anonymous, CA (2013 Ford Focus SE 2.0-L 4 Cyl)"This car a manual/automatic transmission. There was a leak of oil going into the automatic clutch. The leak caused a rough change of gears. Ford repaired the leak and extended the warranty to 100000 miles"
Richard H., NC (2013 Ford Focus SE SFE 2.0-L 4 Cyl)"Defective part or improperly installed gasket"
Anonymous, VA (2013 Ford Focus Electric Electric)"At the 18,000 mile check-up the service technician indicated that there was a leak. Subsequently the problem was corrected at the Ford dealership"
Anonymous, NC (2013 Ford Focus Titanium 2.0-L 4 Cyl)"On a trip from Chicago to Virginia my check engine light came on. I had the car at a ford dealer in Virginia for several days to be repaired. The next time I went into the purchasing dealer for an oil change they had to repair the leaking trans"
John L., IL (2013 Ford Focus SE SFE 2.0-L 4 Cyl)"Two seal leaks from transmission discovered by dealer during routine service. Ford has extended warranty on these transmissions to 7 years"
Anonymous, BC (2013 Ford Focus Titanium)"Continuously leaking oil onto the clutches causing all of the problems"
Steve S., MI (2013 Ford Focus SE 2.0-L 4 Cyl)"This was a recall for the seal on the transmission and they replaced"
Anonymous, UT (2013 Ford Focus SE 2.0-L 4 Cyl)"Had to pay for a large towing bill"
Robert D., CA (2013 Ford Focus SE SFE 2.0-L 4 Cyl)"sensor had to be replaced at 38000 miles,was still under warraty"
James C., NV (2013 Ford Focus SE 2.0-L 4 Cyl)"Transmission control valve replaced under mfr extended warranty, however I was told it may reoccur."
Anonymous, CA (2013 Ford Focus Titanium 2.0-L 4 Cyl)
"Dealership adjustment, still waiting for recall replacement"
Michael H., GA (2013 Ford Focus SE 2.0-L 4 Cyl)