Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2013 Ford Focus
NHTSA data on file today
The 2013 Ford Focus has 12 NHTSA recall campaigns and 2,112 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
NCAP overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars, averaged across 3 NHTSA-tested trims.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #26V369000 Engine Stall From Canister Purge Valve Malfunction NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #26V011000 Engine Block Heater May Short Circuit and Cause Fire NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #20V331000 Doors May Open While Driving NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #19V515000 Stuck Canister Purge Valve may Cause Stall NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #18V735000 Stuck Canister Purge Valve may Cause Stall NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #16V698000 Hatchback can be Unlatched with One Button Press NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #16V643000 Doors may Unexpectedly Open NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #15V813000 Engine Wiring Splices may cause Stall NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #14V495000 Engine Wiring Splices may cause Stall NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #13V335000 Side Lights Inoperable/FMVSS 108 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #13V085000 Driver Side Child Lock may not Function NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #12E035000 Vehicle Rooftop Rack System NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Power Train 1,102 complaints
- Engine 344 complaints
- Electrical System 276 complaints
- Steering 273 complaints
- Fuel/Propulsion System 209 complaints
- Unknown or Other 196 complaints
Of the 2,112 complaints on file, 49 report a crash and 12 a fire; across all 2,112 complaints, owners report 28 injuries and 3 deaths (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $6,500–$12,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2013 Ford Focus has a below-average reliability due to high complaint counts and numerous recalls related to powertrain, fuel system, and electrical issues. The 12 recalls and over 2,000 owner complaints suggest systemic issues in critical vehicle systems. This data indicates a likelihood of mechanical failures, despite limited specifics on individual component reliability.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Power train | 60,000–100,000 miles | $1,500–$4,000 | very common |
| Engine | 50,000–80,000 miles | $1,000–$3,000 | common |
| Electrical system | 40,000–70,000 miles | $300–$1,500 | common |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter change
- Brake pad and rotor inspection
- Transmission fluid replacement
- Coolant system check
- Tire rotation and alignment
- Battery inspection and charge
- Air filter replacement
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Engine misfires or stalls
- Transmission not shifting smoothly
- Electrical system faults
- Unresponsive steering
- Fuel system warnings
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2013 Ford Focus at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.