Clutch Pedal/linkage problems of the 2013 Ford Focus

I bought this vehicle late January of 2020, I was aware of transmission problems with this model but was assured that those problems were taken care of. Bought the vehicle and after my first trip longer than 1 hour I got an engine light and later a transmission overheating light. When driving the car at 55 miles per hour the car will act like I was flooring the gas pedal and will not do anything when I tried to increase the speed. The Ford dealership said it would cover the issues at first but now they are saying is not part of their warranty. The clutch needs to be replaced and the car is stuck in third gear. It will only start on the second try. The car has 53k miles and bought at 50k miles at 9k dollars.

The contact owns a 2013 Ford Focus. The contact stated that the accelerator pedal traveled to the floorboard when it was depressed and the vehicle accelerated roughly. There was a brief delay before the vehicle moved forward. The vehicle also hesitated before shifting into gear. Also, the transmission indicator illuminated. The vehicle was driven to donley Lincoln Ford (1455 coshocton Ave, mt vernon, OH 43050, (740) 392-2222) where it was diagnosed that a control module, seals, and the dual clutch needed to be installed. The vehicle was not repaired; however, the control module and seals were covered under warranty. The other part was not. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that they would not cover the cost of the dual clutches. The failure mileage was 136,000. The VIN was unknown.

Tl the contact owns a 2013 Ford Focus. While driving 30 mph, the transmission began to shudder and the vehicle decelerated. The vehicle lost power and hesitated. The contact attempted to depress the accelerator pedal, but the vehicle would not move forward. The vehicle was driven to Ford of san leandro (1111 marina blvd, san leandro, CA 94577) where it was diagnosed that the vehicle needed a new transmission clutch and module. The dealer would not repair the vehicle because it was eight days past the warranty requirement. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and did not assist. The failure mileage was 82,774.

The powershift transmission is defective, as I have had it replaced multiple times in a car with only 50,000 miles. I had my clutch pack replaced for slipping and shuddering twice within a two month/2,000 mile period. Initially the problems went away, but they came back and are worse now. There have been 2 incidences where I was driving and the check engine light came on and the car's screen said to service the transmission; the car would not shift gears so I could not accelerate. Both times I would turn the car off and after sitting for a while (overnight), it would turn back on everything would be normal. The transmission shudder happens when I accelerate from a stop or from a near stop, like in stop and go traffic; the car shakes and acceleration is very uneven. When the car is first started in cold weather, the rpms jump up rapidly when I am accelerating from a stop to the point where the tires slip and spin, regardless of how much I press the gas pedal. Excluding the issue above, the shudder seems to occur more frequently the longer the car is being driven, and the warmer the weather is. When I am driving and I push the gas pedal to accelerate more (like going into a roundabout or merging onto the highway) the rpms rise up very high but the car just coasts and does not accelerate for several seconds. Sometimes when I am at a stop, I will push the gas pedal and the rpms will rise, but the car will not accelerate for a few seconds. The issues are sporactic, as the car will be fine for a few days and then it will be almost undriveable for a few days.

2013 Ford Focus, was bought new from dealership and has had clutch issues from beginning. The car stutters on acceleration, shifts hard, and occasionally there is a delay when the gas pedal is pressed. A recall was performed on this car and the clutch was replaced, but still had same issue. This car has been seen 8 times for this issue, and has never been resolved. The clutch that was replaced during the recall has failed the performance test, but the dealership will not replace due to expired warranty. Recently another recall was issued on this vehicle due to a stuck cannister purge valve. This causes the engine to stall and the fuel meter to read incorrectly. This caused me to run out of gas on the highway when my gas meter reported I still had half a tank of fuel. On 11/29/18, the dealership performed the recall and believing my fuel meter to now be accurate, I ran out of gas again at a quarter tank full. My check engine light is back on and it is again throwing a code for the purge valve. This car has several safety issues which Ford dealer has been unable and unwilling to remedy.

The contact owns a 2013 Ford Focus. The contact stated that the vehicle did not accelerate when the accelerator pedal was depressed. The contact had to depress the accelerator pedal several times in order for the vehicle to move. The contact stated that the vehicle had four transmissions and three clutches replaced by moon Ford (5304 university boulevard in moon, pennsylvania), but the failure was not corrected. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 49,000.

The contact owns a 2013 Ford Focus. While driving at various speeds and depressing the accelerator pedal, the vehicle jerked without warning. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the automatic gear shift clutch needed replacement. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact mentioned that the vehicle had been to the dealer for the same issues multiple times and was repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 17,336.

This vehicle has had major problems with the powershift transmission. Over the course of 107000 miles the vehicle has exhibited shudding, lurching and bad shift characteristic and frankly is extremely dangerous. It has had it's clutches cleaned at 37736 miles in oct 2014, replaced at 38396 miles in December 2014, replaced again at 75874 in February 2016 and now in January 2017 at 107,xxx the clutches again need to be replaced. Ford is now longer willing to cover the cost even though the vehicle has consistently had issues. This is a major defect and clearly the parts being used are not up to the task. When the clutching start to fail, the car lurches, shudder on acceleration, shift abnormally and has a delayed acceleration which can lead to very dangerous situations. I was recently rear ended while making a left hand turn because the vehicle would not accelerate when I pushed on the pedal (although it doesn't excuse the driver behind me carelessness).

The contact owns a 2013 Ford Focus. While driving approximately 10 to 35 mph, the vehicle lost power and would not accelerate when the accelerator pedal was depressed. In addition, the check engine light illuminated. The failure recurred numerous times. The vehicle was driven to a mechanic who diagnosed that the transmission module and clutch sensor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the issue. The approximate failure mileage was 100,400.

The contact owns a 2013 Ford Focus. The contact stated that the vehicle hesitated when the accelerator pedal was depressed to come to a complete stop. The contact mentioned that the clutch was replaced four times in the past two years as well as the transmission computer. The vehicle was serviced at sunnyside motor CO. Inc. (944 main st, holden, MA 01520, (508) 829-4333). The dealer stated that the clutch was on an extended warranty; however, there were limits on whether it would be replaced based on rpms. The contact stated that a diagnostic appointment was scheduled with the dealer. The manufacturer was contacted. The failure mileage was 47,000.

With an automatic transmission and at slow speeds the engine stalled, and jerked especially in congested highway traffic such as stop and go speeds. After a new clutch was installed by the local Ford dealership, the engine now surges and hesitates at slow speeds and when in the passing mode at highway speeds the engine keeps accelerating even when the gas pedal is released.

At 9:30pm on may 12th 2016 I was driving on I-5 through downtown seattle going approximately 60 miles an hour in the far left lane, when the gas pedal dropped all the way to the floor and I completely lost power. I had to change across 4 lanes of traffic while my vehicle was steadily losing power to exit at mercer st. From there I barely made it to the side of the road on westlake Ave where a tow truck picked me up. Following that experience I have had to take my car to have the clutch/transmission repacked 5 times!!! each time when the clutch is starting to fail, it shudders, shakes and loses power. I am afraid of it losing power in a intersection and being t-boned by another vehicle (this has happened to other owners of these cars). Ford is responsible for fixing this, however they have not taken responsibility and here I and about 4 million other customers are left with lemons! hold Ford accountable for their faulty transmission/clutches from 2011-2016 fiesta/focuses, all I want is a dependable car that will last more than 4 years and 68,000 miles.

The contact owns a 2013 Ford Focus. While driving at an unknown speed, the vehicle began to vibrate. The accelerator pedal was depressed, but the vehicle failed to accelerate and lost power. The check engine warning light illuminated. The failure recurred on numerous occasions. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the transmission control module and clutches in the transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure persisted. The vehicle was taken to another dealer, but was not diagnosed or replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 79,000.

Tl the contact owns a 2013 Ford Focus. On several occasions, while driving at undisclosed speeds, the accelerator pedal was depressed, but the vehicle failed to respond. The contact stated that the vehicle vibrated abnormally and the passenger side motor mount was replaced several months ago, but the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken to butch ostalet Ford Lincoln (9274 us 49, gulfport, ms 39503, (228) 863-5525) where it was diagnosed that the clutch was slipping. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer stated that the warranty period had expired and no additional assistance would be provided. The approximate failure mileage was 70,000.

The contact owns a 2013 Ford Focus. While driving at any speed, the vehicle jerked, stalled, and lost power. The failure began immediately after the vehicle was repaired by a local dealer for the tcm/pcm control module. The failure recurred and the vehicle was taken back to the dealer who replaced the clutch assembly in September 2015. The failure recurred and the vehicle was taken back to the dealer eleven times. The dealer continued to reprogram the tcm and the pcm, stating that the transmission assembly needed to be replaced. The part was on back order. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that it was a characteristic of the transmission. The contact was advised to place 50 percent pressure on the acclerator pedal. The failure mileage was 17,858.

Tl the contact owns a 2013 Ford Focus. When the contact attempted to move the gear shifter out of park, the shifter would not engage and failed to function without warning. The vehicle was towed to huntington beach Ford (18255 beach blvd, huntington beach, CA 92648, 714-842-6611) where it was diagnosed that the transmission failed. The dealer replaced the dual clutch system inside the transmission; however, the failure recurred without warning. While the contact's wife was driving 20 mph, the transmission shifted out of gear and the rpms increased. The driver attempted to depress the accelerator pedal, however, the vehicle stalled and failed to move. The vehicle began to resume normal operation and was able to be driven to the contact's residence. The vehicle was taken to the same dealer where they replaced the engine, the actuators, both clutches, the engagement bearing, and the transmission control module. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and offered an extended warranty regarding the failure. The manufacturer stated that the VIN was not included in a warranty extension. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 27,906.

I own a 2013 Ford Focus hatchback that has transmission and clutch issues. It's been recalled once and replaced. But still has the same issue. When start to putting gas on the pedal the van stuffers and skips gears until it reaches 3rd gear. This is making it hard to drive and gain speed. It ultimately needs to be replaced again. But Ford won't replace again for another 2500$. It's a known issue that they know of but won't replace more than once. I also can't trade in my vehicle because it's worth 93% less than value. The car has other known recalls that needs to be fixed.

Automated manual 6 speed transmission has been exhibiting clutch shuddering for at least 6 months, dealer ordered new clutches 3 months ago and are still on back order. Saturday may 30th 2015 while pulling away from a stop light making a left turn at approx 5-10 mph the rpm went to around 5000 like the clutch was slipping then started shifting extremely rough and rpm up and down while the gas pedal was held steady at what should have been a low rpm state of no more than 2000-3000 rpm. While at city speeds going up a long hill it seemed like the transmission was stuck in 5th or 6th gear and would not shift even in sport manual mode and bogged down until finally with the gas held down it jerked violently and down shifted. When parking several miles later it would not go into reverse. This was a moderately warm day of about 75 degrees after a 25 mile freeway drive, the engine was not overheating and the oil level was good. The next morning my diagnostic computer (a can obd2) detected the dtc codes p2862 and p2837 and the car is apparently working normally after clearing the codes and driving around the block.

Tl- the contact owns a 2013 Ford Focus. The contact stated that while at a complete stop and depressing the accelerator pedal, attempting to accelerate, the vehicle would shudder and hesitate to pick up speed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the clutch of the vehicle had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, however the failure recurred. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken back to the dealer 3 separate times after the initial repair, to have the software updated; but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 25,000. Wh.

The contact owns a 2013 Ford Focus. While driving 40 mph, the vehicle lost power. In addition, the accelerator pedal was depressed, but the vehicle jerked and hesitated before accelerating. The check engine warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer on numerous occasions where it was diagnosed that the clutch needed to be replaced. The vehicle was replaced on numerous occasions; however, the failure persisted. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 30,000.

Tl the contact owns a 2013 Ford Focus. While driving 30 mph, the accelerator pedal was applied, but the vehicle failed to respond without warning. Additionally, the vehicle hesitated, jerked, and shook. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer (coconut point Ford, 22400 s tamiami trl, estero, FL 33928) where it was diagnosed that the transmission, clutch, and control module needed to be repaired. Additionally, a software reflash was needed. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was notified and referred the contact back to the local dealer. The contact was informed of the buy back program. The failure mileage was approximately 24,000.

The contact owns a 2013 Ford Focus. When the accelerator pedal was depressed, the vehicle hesitated or jerked before accelerating. It was diagnosed that the clutch and seals needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired on numerous occasions, but the failure persisted. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 19,366.

The contact owns a 2013 Ford Focus. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to properly accelerate while driving at any speed. The accelerator pedal had to be depressed with great force to gain acceleration. The vehicle was taken to the dealer more than five times for repairs. The dealer rebuilt the clutch and updated the software, but the vehicle jerked violently and produced a grinding noise when the gears were changed. The vehicle was not repaired and the manufacturer was notified. The VIN was unavailable. The approximate failure mileage was 18,000.

The contact owns a 2013 Ford Focus. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to properly accelerate while driving at any speed. The accelerator pedal had to be depressed with great force to gain acceleration. The vehicle was taken to the dealer more than five times for repairs. The dealer rebuilt the transmission and clutch and updated the software, but the vehicle jerked violently and produced a grinding noise when the gears were changed. The vehicle was not repaired and the manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 15,109.

The contact owns a 2013 Ford Focus. While stopped at a traffic light or stop sign, the vehicle shook and shifted into the wrong gears when the accelerator pedal was depressed. The contact also noticed that the vehicle hesitated while shifting. The vehicle was taken to multiple dealers for diagnostic testing and was informed that the seals to the clutch housing were leaking. Oil seeped onto the clutch, which caused the vehicle not to shift properly. The computer for the transmission was reprogrammed and one of the two clutches was replaced, but the failure recurred. The manufacturer stated that the vehicle was sold with a power shift rather that automatic; therefore,the failures would recur. The approximate failure mileage was 6,000.

This vehicle shutters, jerks at each stop. It feels like it gets no power when pressing on the gas pedal. Sometimes its light shuttering/jerking, other times its violent shuttering and jerking to the point where it jerks so bad the car shuts off. We have been to the dealer and they keep telling us its a "green clutch" and just keep driving it to get it broken in. We do not see an improvement over after a week of daily driving. We have visited many sites and realize there are alot of people who purchased a 2012,2013 Ford Focus having this same problem.

The contact owns a 2013 Ford Focus. The contact stated that the vehicle was equipped with a power shift dual clutch automatic transmission, which allowed the computer to shift the transmission. The contact noticed that the vehicle would hesitate and shutter whenever he attempted to accelerate to highway speeds. While driving approximately 62 mph, the vehicle suddenly failed to drive forward. The contact depressed the accelerator pedal; however, the vehicle failed to accelerate forward. The contact had to coast the vehicle to the side of the road and had the vehicle towed to the coccia Ford Lincoln dealer (577 e main st. Lilkes-barre, PA 18702; 570-823-8888). The dealer stated that the clutch, tcm, and shields failing was a common issue with the vehicle; however, there was no repair just replacements of parts. The vehicle was repaired approximately five times, but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure; however, the contact had not received a response. The approximate failure mileage was 69,573.

First started experiences transmission shuddering/hesitation shortly after purchasing the vehicle. Dealer reprogrammed tcm twice. Then, in October 2013, while attempting to get on the highway, the car locked into 1st gear, red-lined the rpm and would not accelerate over 25 mph. Attempts to put the car in neutral or the automatic shift mode were unsuccessful. Entered the freeway going 25 mph and almost got in a very severe accident. Was able to exit the freeway at the next exit where the car was shut off. After starting the car again it was able to shift out of 1st gear. Took it back to the dealer and they told me I needed a new clutch. After the new clutch was replaced the shuddering decreased but the car still hesitated. At about 40k miles, in February 2015, the shuddering/jerking worsened. This time the jerking was so violent that passengers in my car said they did not feel safe driving in it. The car would accelerate extremely slowly, even when pressing the pedal to the floor of the vehicle. Dealer reprogrammed the tcm again. This made the jerking worse. Dealer recorded a shuddering of over 500rpm. I was put on a waiting list for a new clutch (second one). Called Ford customer service where I asked for a rental car while the new clutch was on order (8-12 weeks). They told me the car was "within drive-able specs" despite the severe jerking and lack of acceleration and would not provide me alternate transportation. They also told me the car was "supposed to shudder" and it is a "different kind of transmission" that I "just don't understand. " there have been numerous complaints about this vehicle and Ford can't seem to fix it. Instead of replacing the transmission they tell people that the issues are "normal. " the 2013 Ford Focus needs to be recalled before someone is killed (if they haven't been already).