Table 1 shows 24 common power train related problems of the 2013 Ford Focus. The number one most common problem is related to the power train (529 problems). The second most common problem is related to the automatic transmission control module (123 problems).
Erratic shifting and eratic slipping gears , first happened while on highway and then it wouldnt go in any gear besides reverse and would say transmission overheat wait 5 min . Caused another veihcal behind me to slam on there brakes and they ended up getting rear ended from the car behind them . . Read details...
The contact owns a 2013 Ford Focus. The contact stated that while driving 70 mph, the transmission unexpectedly shifted into neutral(n), and the message “transmission overheated - pull over for 5 minutes” was displayed. Read details...
Vehicle shuddering on acceleration. At an intersection/full stop car would sputter when trying to accelerate through the intersection. At cruising speeds, rpm's would suddenly accelerate. Read details...