42 problems related to transmission gear slipping have been reported for the 2013 Ford Focus. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2013 Ford Focus based on all problems reported for the 2013 Focus.
Tl-the contact owns a  2013f ord Focus. The contact stated while driving variety speed the vehicle transmission starts to slip. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact was able to drive the vehicle to local dealer skalnek Ford located at 941 s lapeer rd, orion charter township, mi 48362 where it was diagnosed with needing to be replaced clutch. The vehicle had not been repaired as of yet. The manufacturer had been informed of failure and a case was filed with the manufacturer. The failure mileage was approximately 77,100.
The transmission slips making car jerk during take off and shifting into second, on the highway transmission rpms go up and transmission won't shift gears when accelerating.
When driving the vehicle it causes a stuttering movement from a stop. When pressing the gas from a stopped position it starts to shake upon acceleration. The car almost feels like the transmission is slipping and may cause the vehicle to stop. I feel that I and my children are unsafe when this happens!!!.
When driving the vehicle it causes a stuttering movement from a stop. When pressing the gas from a stopped position it starts to shake upon acceleration. The car almost feels like the transmission is slipping and may cause the vehicle to stop. I feel that I am unsafe when this happens.
The transmission has been slipping badly but warranty is only 100k miles and car has 105k so Ford dealer says I have to pay repairs. This is a know issue. Dashboard display is damage and shows no information - millage - and can not pass emission testing since can not determine millage. Dealer want $800. Vehicle just shut-off in middle of driving - very scary - disconnect and connect battery and worked but scary and dangerous. All these three issues -transmission, display & shutting off- should be a recall because car can not be use.
Transmission slips in forward gears, will not stay in reverse.
Feels like the transmission slips. Going uphill on a highway a speed of approx. 35 mpg, (normal speed for area I was in), had a hesitation felt like I was losing acceleration. Once uphill, pulled into a driveway and put in reverse to turn around, car would not go reverse, would go forward, into park and neutral, but not reverse. Shut off all accessories (a/c, radio etc. ) put in park and turned car off. Waited 5 minutes and turned car back on and reverse worked. I have felt a slip as such only on a couple of occasions and car corrected itself, but this time it did not, until I shut the car off all the way.
When the car starts moving from a stop, the transmission is slipping causing a loss in momentum. This happens in the first two gears.
The contact owns a 2013 Ford Focus. While driving various speeds, the transmission slipped gears and the vehicle accelerated. The service transmission warning indicator illuminated. The contact had to apply the brakes in order to reduce the speed of the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to the dealer tinpusher, llc (801 s state st unit 10 11, bunnell, FL 32110) where it was diagnosed that the transmission clutch needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The approximate failure mileage was 119,000.
Tl- the contact owns a 2013 Ford Focus. The contact stated that the transmission slipping gears and jerk. The contact stated that the vehicle had a salvage title and taken the vehicle to caruso Ford Lincoln dealer, (3500 cherry Ave, long beach, CA 90807, (562) 426-3301) for a diagnostic testing but was refused to service due to the salvage title. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. And did not assist and referred to NHTSA. The failure mileage was approximately 65,000. Aw.
The contact owns a 2013 Ford Focus. While driving unknown speeds, the transmission slipped and skipped without warning. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer (autonation Ford wolfchase, 7625 stage rd, memphis, TN 38133) where it was diagnosed that the digital sensor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. On September 30, 2017, while driving 25 mph, the transmission slipped gears and the vehicle accelerated and crashed into the median. The vehicle was towed to a tow yard. The occupant sustained cut and bruises to the arms, an ankle sprain, and back pain. Medical attention was received. The two air bags deployed on the driver's side. A police report was filed. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 76,000.
The contact owns a 2013 Ford Focus. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled after refueling the vehicle, and the transmission slipped. The vehicle was taken to chuck stevens Ford (1304 us-31, bay minnette, al 36507) where it was diagnosed that the fuel tank assembly needed to be replaced. The vehicle was also taken to jim cook Ford (located at 620 troy road, elba, alabama) where it was diagnosed that the transmission needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 86,000.
Tl the contact owns a 2013 Ford Focus. While driving various speeds, the gear slipped into neutral. The vehicle shuttered extensively and was extremely difficult to drive. Mankato Ford (1935 madison Ave, mankato, mn 56001, (507) 387-3454) diagnosed and replaced the clutch assembly, but the failure recurred. The dealer was aware that there was a warranty campaign for the vehicle and took an extended period of time to provide the clutch assembly. When the failure recurred, the manufacturer took a long time to provide the part for the power train control module replacement. The warranty campaign had since expired. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was initially serviced for the manufacturer's power train recall campaign number: 16s30, which also failed to provide a permanent remedy. The manufacturer was contacted and did not assist. The failure mileage was not available.
I purchased the vehicle at the Ford dealership in columbus GA in September of 2014. I have never owned a Ford before. But doing the test drive the car would roll back on hills, and it also did it after parking with the car in gear and switched off. The salesman explained that it was normal for the car to roll back and we should always use the park brake, on take off the cars transmission would slip and was slow to change gears he said it was normal with all small cars. We purchased the car with just over 19000 miles on it. Three months later I called the service shop about it because the car started slipping at the transmission and we found out there were electrical recalls on the car and warranty call backs about the transmission. After not getting a call back because they were backed up. I call back two weeks ago and told them that the car stalled with me and my grandkids were sitting in the back. Cars had to run off the side of the road to avoid hitting us from behind running at 50 mph plus this was very scary. I was told that Ford wanted all cars with that problem brought in for service right away, then l was told it would be after December 2015 before they could get to me because they were already backed up on cars with those problems. Were are paying for a car that has been sitting. We have had the car for over a year and driven it only 6000 miles because it is to dangerous to drive the car drops from 65 mph to 15 on the freeway with cars running at higher speeds around you they called me back after I informed them of this . After once again not hearing from them for two weeks I called and was given and appointment for 8:30 am the following morning. When the transmission stalls at 60 mph the engine light comes on . I was also told they don't have a loaner car and if its what that think is wrong it could take a month . Guess I will be paying for a rental.
I have problems with this car the day it from enterprise the transmission slips from first and second junks forward with foot on the brake had it at Ford dealer 4 times in a year they tried to fix it 3 times but still doing the same thing now I have to wait 8/11 weeks for them to fix it again,these cars should be,pulled off the road before someone gets hurt or killed and yes Ford tells to drive in because,I have free towing and enterprise is no help either they,tell,me the same thing,so I have a car in paying on and can't drive it,because no wants to help.
Tl-the contact owns a 2013 Ford Focus. The contact stated while driving from a complete stop, the transmission slipped first gear and the rpms increased. The vehicle was taken to the dealer on two separate occasions where the automatic transmission clutch was replaced each time. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 11,000. Js.
After having the transmission checked for leaks yesterday at rizza Ford, they told me a new clutch assembly was ordered but the vehicle was safe to drive until then. On 355 this morning, the transmission slipped and I was unable to drive the vehicle. I can't get the car in reverse and can only drive forward at a low rate of speed. There are issues with this make/model's transmission nationwide.
The clutch assembly was reprogrammed on 11/14/14 at 14,219 miles. The assembly was replaced on 3/23/15 at 16,784 miles after waiting 1 month for the parts. On 7/5/16 the assembly was tested and failed. It was replaced on 9/1/16 at 25,262 miles after waiting for the parts. Within the first week after this third repair, the transmission was starting to slip again. Every time it has been worse than the time before. The last time the transmission slipped from 1st to 2nd gear. It stuttered, hesitated to the point of stalling, jerked and lurched forward when the 2nd gear finally engaged. There was no acceleration and it was a struggle to climb the smallest hill. This car is dangerous and frankly scares me to death. I have to wait to make a left turn on city streets until the traffic is very clear. The cars waiting behind me are blowing horns, cursing me and giving crude gestures. Merging onto the freeway is truly frightening. Stop and go traffic finds me stuttering along. Ford has known of this problem since 2011 and has yet to find a solution. They call it a service action when actually it should be a recall. This car is not safe. The slipping is not too bad now but it is getting progressively worse. It does not happen every time so I have to be alert to the problem whenever I stop and go. If the problem is any worse this time, it will be totally unsafe to drive. I have less than 26,000 miles on the car and it is not yet paid for. The resale/trade in value to dramatically decreasing if I can sell it at all.
The transmission in my car has failed 7 times since 7/15/2014. The transmission fails and causes the car to jerk, shudder, lag and jump in traffic. I have nearly rear-ended many vehicles and was nearly hit 3 times because the transmission slipped while making a left hand turn. This car is not safe to drive.
While accelerating from standing position (at stop light pending green left turn) I hear grinding and a pop noise coming from engine when transmission apparently slipped (disengaged) so that the forward drive will not operate. Car's momentum kept car moving forward but without power from drivetrain. Putting car in reverse gear causes severe grinding noise and no change in motion. Car does not have forward or reverse movement when put into gear and is completely disabled. Car that was behind me suddenly swerved to prevent rear-end collision with my rapidly decelerating vehicle (with no brake lights activated to warn of rapid deceleration).
The contact owns a 2013 Ford Focus. The contact stated that the transmission slipped while accelerating. The dealer did not find any issues with the transmission. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 8,000.
The transmission jumps and slips and on longer trips it gets to a point where the car is not safe to drive when you try to start moving it will bogg down and then it will take off and jump shutter we took it back to the dealer and they did rebuild the trans it run ok for about a month and the problem returned we took it back to the dealer and now they say this is normal for this car I can't see how this can be safe or normal to drive a car that jumps shutters and when you start out moving you can't tell if it's going to nose over and sit or take off my wife is scared to even drive this car any more and all Ford says is this is normal I have talked to some other Focus owners and most of them say the same thing that this transmission is not safe to drive and they all have the same issue.
I first noticed a problem with my transmission the first week I bought my '13 Ford Focus. I would hear a shuddering and gears grinding when I would accelerate and my transmission would slip when shifting gears. I took it to the dealer and asked them to check it out but was told that it was normal and nothing to worry about and sent me on my way without even taking a look under the hood. I informed them I was worried about getting into an accident with it and they said that would be impossible and it was of no concern. On Friday, April 25th, 2014, after driving 40 minutes to work, I started my car up again and turned onto a main city road from a parking lot then onto a residential street. There, I noticed my transmission light had turned on and my car was having a difficult time shifting gears. The rpms skyrocketed and then plummeted. I was going about 20mph-25mph and my dash is reading 4rpms. I then turn onto another main road where my car started chugging along, it felt, while revving multiple times. I had no control over my own vehicle. About a mile or two away, I reached my destination. I parked and then started to drive again where my car then stopped and I had to declare it inoperable. The next day, I had to have the car towed. Come to find out, the transmission problems I complained about to the dealer were not normal and any day my car was going to quit on me. April 25th, 2014 happened to be that day. My car is just outside of the lemon law as I purchased it last January. Ford is hesitant on helping me and getting my car back and running. I was told there was no problem and nothing to worry about, therefore, I did not pursue the problem any further.
The contact 2013 Ford Focus. The contact stated that he accelerated from a complete stop when he felt the transmission slip. The contact stated that failure only occurred whenever the vehicle was warm. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for inspection. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 35,000.
The contact owns a 2013 Ford Focus. The contact stated while driving approximately 20 mph, the transmission slipped without warning. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnosis, who advised the contact that the transmission would need to be replaced. The transmission was replaced. After the repairs, the failure still recurred. Additionally, the check engine warning light illuminated sporadically. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer multiple times and the dealer was not able to diagnose the problem. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 26000.
Vehicle has bad issues with the transmission shutters lurches and bucks. Ford will only warranty transmission slippage below 30% throttle any slippage above 30% is not covered by any warranty. This is safety hazard when pulling into traffic. And does not make for a very nice to drive car. No other Ford transmission has that poor of standard. Slippage less than 250 rpm [per event] or over 31% throttle is still a broke car but Ford wont fix it.
Transmission started slipping, then complete loss of forward motion while in traffic lanes. Dealer says that this is common and there is a two week waiting list for repair.
Vehicle shutters on acceleration. Transmission slips and car loses power. Dealer has reprogrammed the transmission software numerous times but vehcile continues to exhibit same problems. Dealer replaced clutches in transmission a few months ago. Vehicle worked properly but has now been in the dealers shop twice in the last two weeks with the same transmission problems. This car is dangerous to drive. . Routinely loses power when turning into traffic or merging into traffice!.
After coasting around a corner at 30mph I pressed accelerator and the transmission started slipping and then caught and the car launched forward. It did this three times and now its making a grinding noise.
When accelerating from a stop and when trying to increase speed, automatic transmission slips and shutters making it difficult to gain speed. This is particularly unsafe when merging into traffic. This is a automatic transmission . . . . . But it feels like I am driving a manual transmission and the clutch is slipping (if anyone has ever had that problem it feels the same) has been to the dealership 2 times and both times I only got temporary relief. I can honestly say that this car is unsellable because of this problem. So I'm stuck because it hasen't been repaired with long lasting results, and selling it is not an option. No one in there right mind would buy this car with what may be a major transmission problem looming.
The contact owns a 2013 Ford Focus. The contact stated that while trying to accelerate, the transmission slipped. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who could not duplicate the failure. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 8,700.
Transmission slips and will not excelerate at a stop or slow speed wiil not properly go to the 1st gear speed tries to jerk and stop also rolls back on a small incline when stopped on a hill for a red light . Must step on gas alot so I dont roll backwaeds when the light turns green. Very bad jerking when you try to accelerate into traffic on highway. I bought the car brand new have had this problem form the very first day.
Transmission was slipping in and out of first and second gear. Car was jerking back and forth at low speeds. Took to the dealer and noticed seals were leaking. We also own a 2014 Focus and have the same problems with that transmission.
When I drive it sounds like something is grinding and/or a rattling in the front of the car. It does not always make this noise however when it does it sounds like my transmission is gonna fall out in the middle of the road while I am driving. I can also feel a vibration in my foot peddle. On June 07 2017 they reprogrammed my transmission hoping that would resolve the problem. On another visit December 27th 2013 they lubed some part of the front of my vehicle. Then on March 19th 2014 they did another reprogram advising me this time its more specific for my vehicle. They also gave me a print out on why my car made this noise and advised me it was normal. They have heard the noise all 3 of these times, there were a few other visits where they were unable to hear the noise so they were not sure on how to approach the problem. With the last reprogramming they did so far has helped the noise it is not as often occurring however now my car is jerking, almost like the transmission is slipping. They did advise me I would need to drive 500 miles to ensure the reprogramming has been fixed and I am not at my 500 miles yet.
The contact owns a 2013 Ford Focus. The contact stated that while accelerating from a complete stop, the transmission began to slip gears in a jerking motion. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer three times where the computer system was reprogrammed on each occasion. The failure continued to recur after the most recent repair was performed. The manufacturer was notified of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 9,000. . . . Updated 11-18-13.