Vehicle Shudder problems of the 2013 Ford Focus - part 1

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.

The car shudders when trying to speed up after a stop, this happens on and off, but, very frequently. It also produces a slight clanging sound when this happens. Once the car shudders it will continue shuddering every time you stop for the rest of the drive. This is concerning as the car kind of struggles to jump to the next gear.

The vehicle shudders in first gear and changes hard to second gear. The vehlcle was checked and was diagnosed with clutch problems, in which the company which had the car knew about. It is not clear if the company had the car when there was a recall for that particular part 2 years ago. The Ford company knew about the problem all the time, and issued a warranty which has expired. If the car was worked on under the first recall, the warranty should be valid because it wasnt fixed.

At taking off at a red light my car stutters and shakes and it's worse when going uphill it feels like it's going to stall on me in the middle of the road.

Vehicle has known issues thru Ford. Just had clutch assembly replaced was driving car Monday it started shifting erratically my granddaughter was in car it lurched shudders. At Ford dealer said it is some sort of transmission fork 1900. 00 to fix vehicle has recalls but Ford won't honor the transmission by certain dealers.

Dps6 clutch was repaired/replaced at 85,000 miles due to severe shuddering and dangerous driving performance. Severe shuddering returned at 98,000 miles and was not scheduled for service until after 100,000 miles - Ford motor company and dealer now refuses to repair the dangerous and faulty dps6 clutch assembly on my vehicle. Vehicle shudders when shifting from first to second, sometimes violently, occasionally losing power or accelerating suddenly. Has also led to engine stall while in traffic. Ford refuses to fix my car.

The vehicle shakes when it starts. Seams like something is wrong with the transmission. It's very troublesome in the signal light in the highway.

I purchased a 2013 Ford Focus se on October 2014. Immediately noticed issues with car shaking upon acceleration. Figured it had to do with the torque I didn't know better. Wasn't till I started having problems starting car and it was hesitating everytime I stopped at a light. After few minutes it would pick up speed without hesitating until I stopped again. ( this car is an automatic but feels like a standard. ) had recalls and repairs done in 2015, a week after that had to take car back again for same issues. It was repaired again. Here we are September 16, 2019 and same issues. But now dealership is saying recall expires 7 yrs from when car was made. Not purchased. I was just a week past the expiration date. Now I have to pay out of pocket for something Ford could not get done right. Not only the first time, second and now third time! this will be the last time I purchase a Ford.

The car vibrates when you accelerate from a stop. And it only happens from a stop and now while driving . Several forums show that they are having the same issue. Thinking it's the transmission but they state it's fine.

Car still shuddering intermittently, in all scenarios.

The contact owns 2013 Ford Focus. The contact stated that while her mother was driving 40 mph, the vehicle shuddered and loss motive power. The vehicle independently decelerated. The driver continued driving to the residence with the vehicle continuing to shudder. The vehicle was taken to beechmont Ford, inc. (600 ohio pike, cincinnati, OH 45245, (513) 752-6611) however, the mechanic was unable to duplicate the failure. The vehicle was next taken to mike castrucci Ford (1020 OH-28, milford, OH 45150, (513) 275-1048) however, the mechanic was unable to determine the cause of the failure. The mechanic performed service under NHTSA campaign number: 18v735000/19v515000 (fuel system, gasoline) which failed to fix the vehicle. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 220,000.

Vehicle was in motion on highway when the transmission lost all power and I could not accelerate, happened in a construction zone and put my safety at an extreme risk. Vehicle also shudders when accelerating every time and sometimes begins to accelerate as I am coming to a stop while my foot is off of the gas pedal.

Vehicle shudders when I try to accelerate slowly from a stop sign or making a turn on to a street. Sometimes shudders when I am already moving but trying to speed up with traffic such as being on a highway. Also when im low on gas before it reaches e it completely shuts down. No gas light or shuddering. I had champion Ford in erie PA look into this but there was no code or anything to go by. Im not sure what to do. It has been happening frquently now but everyone I talk to says its hard to determine without a code, but what if my control module is messed up or something? I have 5 kids I transport everyday and worried that this can cause an accident if somethings not done?.

Having issues with the transmission shuttering and delays in response. We were crossing a busy highway not long ago and as we pulled onto the highway the car started vibrating and shuttering uncontrollably and would barely move. We almost got hit trying to get across. We have had this transmission fixed multiple times for the same issue. This car is not safe!.

"takata recall" initially the car started shaking and making terrible noises. After parking it, the car would not go into reverse. It was towed to a "dealer" facility where they did some "repairs" on the transmission. . . . . $600. The car was transferred to me and I have experienced a loss of forward power several times. After a short wait period it will start. I have been involved in an accident. . . . . Pulled onto the 4 lane one way highway and lost power. . . . Bam . The car also has the "shudder" issue while idling. . It feels like the engine will stall.

This car shudders when starting from a stop. Especially bad going up an incline.

When accelerating from a stop sign/ light, the car shakes violently. I've had the car in the shop multiple times where the information on the bill states "clutch misfire". The fix is temporary, lasting a month or two, and then the problem is back. I've had the car for two years and this has been a reoccurring problem.

Tl the contact owns a 2013 Ford Focus. The contact stated that the vehicle shook and shuddered while driving. In addition, the transmission was faulty and the vehicle decelerated a few times. The vehicle was driven to crane Ford (4601 colonel glen plaza drive, little rock, ak 72210) where it was diagnosed that the power train failed and an unknown part was needed. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 118,000.

Vehicle shudders at take off or when slowing down to make a turn when initializing gas. Issue was found to be a problem with the clutch. Similar vehicles with the same make, model and year have been given extended warranty# 14m02 for this same issue. My vehicle does not fall under the VIN#'s being covered. I believe this issue is affecting more vehicles than Ford realizes. My car is currently at 65,369 miles.

My vehicle is having an issue with the clutch. It has been called as a clutch shudder issue by Ford. The vehicle does shake as accelerating from going through gears. I have contacted the dealership and Ford motor CO. But they refuse to offer any resolution due to the vehicle going over 100,000 miles by 300 miles. The vehicle was bought used with approx 96,000 miles.

Vehicle jerks and shudders on acceleration from stops. Vehicle also hesitates and lacks power at times. It also overhears and leaks coolant.

Vehicle does not start with warning parking aid fault. After several attempts, it starts but then stops. Vehicle shudders from start, gears make noises and down shifts unexpectedly.

When the car shifts to first gear the car shudders, shakes and jerks after car moves from a stationary position. It has stopped while parked without warning. The check engine light is on all the time. Have taken to local Ford dealership to be fixed. Same day had to return car because it stopped again. Sensor dealing with transmission was checked and replaced. Still same issues keep happening.

Tl the contact owns a 2013 Ford Focus. While the contact's girlfriend was driving 30 mph, the vehicle shuddered and the gear shifter became stuck in second gear. In addition, the check engine indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to bailey Ford of malone (11 state st, malone, NY 12953, (518) 483-5500) where it was diagnosed that the clutch needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and provided case number: 21866473. No further assistance was provided. The failure mileage was 70,000.

The car shudders when taking off from a stop sign or light. This is ridiculous!.

The car shudders - and is worsening and will soon be inoperable - very dangerous. Took to dealer and they said it needs a new clutch but it would be 3 months or longer as they are out of stock. Ford issued an fsa and that is 14m01. Do they expect me not to drive the car for 3 months.

Car shudders and jerks when driving, particularly when shifting automatically between 2nd and 3rd gear. This is problematic when accelerating to merge into fast-moving traffic, going up hill (which is virtually impossible), and when attempting to drive in stop-and-go heavy traffic. Car is slow to accelerate due to difficulty shifting. Once it does, it unexpectedly surges forward. Based on discussions with Ford dealership technicians and numerous other online complaints, the problem is obviously the new dct transmission. We were told the car had to "learn" our driving style and the problem would fix itself. There have been no improvements and it hasn't "learned" anything over the last year. The car is barely 3 years old and has already been taken to the dealership several times for transmission issues that haven't been fixed and apparently will not be fixed.

Was taking off from a stop ligh, vehicle shuddered enhine light came on and car slipped into neutral on its own. Has happened multiple times.

Upon take off my car has shuddering, jerking, and failure of the transmission to engage at times. My car has been to my local Ford dealership and nothing has been done. My transmission fault light is now own, and the shuddering, jerking, and slow transmission engagement is worse. My transmission needs to be replaced!.

Car shuttered, grinded and rpms went up and down, and have temporary loss of power. Took into Ford and replaced transmission. After breaking in the transmission, it has started to shutter and grind again once the car warms up. Car had grinded ever since we purchased it and was told by Ford many times that it was normal, but found out later it was not normal.

The vehicle shudders and makes noise when shifting gears. When accelerating at around 15mph, the vehicle bogs down and lacks power. Engine oil leaks also.

Car shakes and hesitates while trying to accelerate. Seems like clutch or transmission slippage. There is also some type of vibrating/rattling noise at the same time. Once the car shifts past 2nd gear it seems to be better. Bought the car with 35000 miles and didn't notice it right away. Slowly has gotten worse and the car now has 56000 miles. Something is not right.

The car shudders & hesitates upon take off from a standing start. It fails to pick up speed after starting & hesitates instead of moving off. It jerks forward then hesitates. We have taken it to the dealer 3 times, but they only do what Ford has dictated that they do which does not fix the problem. I have contacted Ford motor CO. & they say they are not willing to fix the problem but we need to live with it.

When I first got the car in September 2013, the car would jerk and shake when pulling off from a stop and was also very loud. I took it to be serviced and they told me that was normal. I took it back a few months later because I didn't believe that was normal. They fixed it. But now it's starting to shake again. In June 2014 the engine light started coming o for a few days. I took it to Ford and they claim they fixed the problem. The light came back on in July, they claimed there was nothing wrong with it. The light was back on in September, they claimed yet again, nothing was wrong with it. I took it took a small transmission shop, they read my codes and immediately found a problem, claiming it was a transmission issue. A few days later, the light was back on. Each time the engine light comes on, it would stall and immediately slow down right in the middle of traffic. Each time Ford claimed nothing was wrong with the vehicle, the engine light would be on for two days. Each time I took my vehicle to Ford, they would keep it 2-5 days. . . I couldn't get a rental car half of the time because they wouldn't actually do their job until the last day and then tell me that nothing's wrong with my car. We all know, your warranty company needs to know the problem before authorizing a rental vehicle. This last time in October, they claim to have fixed it. They claim that a sensor had to be replaced. I will never buy another Ford vehicle. I cannot wait to get rid of this car! my car is still shaky. It makes a kind of loud noise now as well.

I purchased a brand new 2013 Ford Focus in June 2013, I began having issues with the car lurching and shuddering in fall 2014. When I apply my foot to the gas, the car hesitates and then lurches and shudders before fully accelerating. The problem is the transmission. When going uphill, the car hesitates and shudders excessively. The shuddering is worse in cold weather and when air conditioner is running in hot weather. I was told it was an issue with the clutch in the transmission and it was replaced in oct 2014. In Jan 2016, I was back with the same problem and they gave the same fix. There were recalls that required reprogramming which I had done but the shuddering continued. 4 months ago, I was told it was not shuddering outside of normal amounts and I had to pay for the repairs even though it should have been covered under my dealer warranty. When I got the car back it was still shuddering and I have not gone back. If I get the car serviced anywhere else, I lose the lifetime power train warranty that the specific dealership offered. I cannot afford a new car nor can I continue to pay out of pocket for repairing the same problem over and over again. The problem is continuing and I am frustrated with the service managers attitude about getting it fixed. The last time it was "fixed" was March 2019 but the shuddering never went away. I was told the transmission would re-learn my driving style and it would go away.