CarRecallWatchThe 2013 Ford Focus Electric has 3 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 69 complaints with NHTSA, including 1 crash, 1 injury.
The most-reported problem area is Power Train (37 reports).
2013 Ford Focus Electric recalls
Charge cord can overheat and melt, risking fire
Certain 120V portable charge cords supplied with some plug-in hybrid and electric Ford vehicles were made without a thermistor, a temperature-sensing part.
Most common 2013 Ford Focus Electric problems
Problem areas named in the 69 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Power Train | 37 |
| Electrical System | 27 |
| Engine | 16 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 15 |
| Steering | 9 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 5 |
| Service Brakes | 4 |
| Unknown Or Other | 3 |
| Electronic Stability Control (Esc) | 3 |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 |
What owners report
The contact owns a 2013 Ford Focus Electric. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start while the battery was fully charged. The message "Stop Safely Now" was displayed. The dealer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that the vehicle could not be repaired under Ford Campaign Number: 15N03 because the campaign had expired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but no assistance was provided. The manufacturer referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 50,000.
The contact owns a 2013 Ford Focus Electric. The contact stated while turning off the vehicle, the lights and radio remained operational which resulted in the battery being drained. The vehicle was diagnosed and repaired; however, the failure persisted. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 45,000.
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' AND THE BRAKES LOCKED UP WHILE I WAS DOING 30MPH. IT WENT AWAY AND DROVE FINE BUT IT WILL POP UP EVERY 4 MILES OR SO SAYING LOW BRAKE FLUID
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD FOCUS ELECTRIC. WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, THE STOP ENGINE NOW WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED AND THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO VANCOUVER AUTO GROUP (6804 NE 40TH ST, VANCOUVER, WA 98661, 360-992-7285) TO BE DIAGNOSED, BUT THE FAILURE COULD NOT BE DUPLICATED. REPAIRS WERE MADE, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED AND DID NOT ASSIST. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 41,000.
2013 Ford Focus Electric questions
Does the 2013 Ford Focus Electric have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 3 safety recalls for the 2013 Ford Focus Electric: Charge cord can overheat and melt, risking fire; Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Control Module (Tcm/Pcm/Tecm); Electrical System:Ignition:Anti-Theft:Control Module; Equipment:Electrical:Anti-Theft Devices. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2013 Ford Focus Electric?
Based on 69 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Power Train (37), Electrical System (27), Engine (16).
How do I check if a recall on my 2013 Ford Focus Electric has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.