I purchase a 2013 Ford Focus July of 2013. About 3 months after I purchased the car, it started to jerk as I would press the gas to accelerate the auto. I've taken it into the dealership about 6 times since. They've reset the system and about a month later, the card would jerk again. This past summer, in a parking lot of a shopping center my car wouldn't turn on. I had to call a towing company and take it into the dealership again to have checked out. They said it was due to the clutch, it needed to be replaced. It was replaced and the jerking continued to the point I was so used to it, I forgot about it. A few nights ago I had the most terrifying situations while driving. As I was driving, I'd press the brake to stop at the red light and the car kept wanting to accelerate, making the system go crazy and the car dieing. I was able to turn the car back on but it died again. The dealership now says its the clutch and something on the transmission that needs to be replaced. Now, I get a call saying they cannot replace the clutch until I replace the release baring, which I have to pay out of pocket. My life was in danger and I could have easily crashed into another car. I am so furious with Ford and will never purchase another car from them. I don't understand how I have to pay out of pocket for a part that is on recall to be replaced. Very upset!

- Springfield, VA, USA

Right now, Ford is rebuilding the hybrid transition for my 2013 Ford Focus for at least the 4th or 5th time. There have been so many problems with this model, so many complete shut downs (sometimes as I am getting on the highway) and so many service appointments that it's astonishing there are no official recalls on the books. I would absolutely never consider buying another Ford until they make this situation right.

- Chicago, IL, USA

We had he check engine light come. A check of the code showed a fuel delivery system problem. We also noticed that when trying to fuel the vehicle when placing the fuel nozzle into the fuel fill a rush of air would escape. After fueling the car would not start. Once we get the car started it would run rough for several miles. Also, the fuel gauge was wrong. The fuel gauge would show 1/2 tank but we ran out of gas. The mechanic had to replace the fuel tank, our mechanic had to replace the fuel tank, purge valve and associated hoses, fuel pump. Also, another problem arose with the instrument cluster. All of the gauges including the radio went blank and would not function. The mechanic had to disconnect the battery and reset the computer for the instruments and radio to begin working again.

- Haines City, FL, USA

All lights come on and the transmission jerks and hazing in moveing and the electric with the trunk and lights and the doors and the alarm. Been having problems for about a year.

- Arlington Txas, TX, USA

Loud crackling/popping/static sound comes from radio at random intervals, radio then stops producing sound, have to turn the car off, open & shut door, then turn car back on then radio starts working again. Safety concern is the loudness of the sound coming at random times is startling and can cause an involuntary jerk/jump. Numerous people have had the same issue- one example is this forum: www.focusfanatics.com/forum/car-audio-sync-myford-touch-electronics/358625-crackling-radio-problem-my-2012-sel-38.html. I have video of the issue, which I cannot upload, but type Ford radio issue into youtube and you'll find lots of examples.

- Washougal, WA, USA

Radio makes loud popping noises and loud static discharge sounds. Noise comes from nowhere and continues even if the car is shut off or with the car running. Can't adjust volume on radio to lower sound. Sound like a gun being shot near your ear. Very annoying especially when in traffic.

- Bellingham, MA, USA

The contact owns a 2013 Ford Focus. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled several times without warning. The vehicle was able to restart; however, the failure progressed intermittently. The vehicle was taken to the dealer (landmark Ford, 2401 prairie crossing dr, springfield, il 62711, (217) 862-5200) for diagnostic testing. The VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign numbers: 14V495000 (electrical system) and 15V813000 (electrical system). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 40,000.

- Springfield, IL, USA

The contact owns a 2013 Ford Focus. Ever since the vehicle was initially purchased, there was a safety concern with the clutch. The contact stated that the clutch assembly shuttered and affected the condition of the vehicle. Years later, the dealer (pat milliken Ford, 9600 telegraph rd, redford charter twp, mi 48239, (313) 731-6436) repaired the vehicle per an unknown recall. Months later, the failure recurred. In addition, after completing an unknown manufacturer recall concerning the door locks, the horn, key fob, and electronic locks failed to function. The contact was not experiencing the electrical failures prior to the dealer's repairs. The contact was concerned that the recall remedy caused multiple electrical failures. The manufacturer was notified of the failures. The failure mileage was not available.

- Livonia, MI, USA

2013 Ford Focus audio system does not function properly. Cracks and pop at extreme volumes even when system volume is fully turned down and/or off. Issue occurs even prior to vehicle being started, doesn't matter if car is running, driving, at a stop, in park, etc. Happens all the time. Extremely dangerous situation for driver as the sound is a similar volume to someone setting off fireworks in the car. This will cause accidents for drivers if it is not corrected. Ford claims this is not a widespread issue but a simple google search of "Ford Focus audio issues" brings up many results proving otherwise. Needs to be a recall. Happens every time I drive the car, began about 3 months ago and has only continued to get worse and happen more often. Audio system is not old enough to where I should be required to replace. Under normal circumstances an audio system should last as long as the life of the car, not four years. Ridiculous and dangerous, please correct.

- Austin, TX, USA

I have read many recalls on the wiring issue of the 2013 Ford Focus St model with it stalling out due to faulty wiring. My 2013 Ford Focus SE is doing the exact same thing putting my daughter's life at risk every time she gets in it as well as my own and wray Ford in shreveport la says sorry cant help you...it's not on the recall since its not an St and you will have to pay for the repairs. This is garbage Ford is not standing behind their product and I am the little guy. This is the second recall for this issue and the SE is not being taken care of with the identical issue. Runs fine when driving, but when at a light or stop sign, it shakes, gauges go crazy and then shuts off. I just bought this car and of course when I got it home that's when the issues started. Purchased as is no warranty and of course was not told of the issues but only that I should call to see if there are any recalls. Help! funny thing is that it stalled on me at the red light turning into wray Ford in shreveport.

- Shreveport, LA, USA

Horn began intermittently failing, when double locking the car the horn chirp would either not sound or would sound but quietly as if it was dying. The same thing occurred when trying to engage the horn by depressing the center of the steering wheel. Sometimes it worked others it didn't and sometimes it sounded faint and cut off early. After about a month the horn stopped working entirely. When trying to engage the horn from the steering wheel I hear a click like a micro switch engaging but no sound. My horn will not sound whether I am parked and stationary or while driving on the freeway or city streets, all I hear it the sound of a micro switch click. I am currently at the Ford dealership and the little metal connectors for the horn are corroded and after cleaning them off the horn works fine again. Due to the location of the horn I have to pay quite a bit for this and discovered it is a known and common problem.

- Cleveland, OH, USA

There is a group of electrical cables in the trunk of the vehicle on the passenger side that controls all the lights that are attached to the trunk lid. This includes the brake lights. When opening and closing the trunk, this group of cables rubs up against a metal bar. Eventually this can cause the electrical cables to lose their protective tape and possibly cut the cables, leading to a complete loss of brake lights, reverse lights, and turn signal lights. Additional details can be found at the following link. www.focusfanatics.com/forum/MK3-Focus/312776-sedan-owners-watch-potential-wire-failure-trunk.html I have contacted my local Ford dealer, but they did not seem to care. They have made obtaining appointments to fix other recalls extremely difficult and it almost seems like they wish to ignore NHTSA recalls instead of making vehicles safe.

- Charlotte, NC, USA

Ford Focus 2013 SE - while driving (in motion), driver's side door unlatched and swung open, and would not close, horn stopped working, interior displays and lights flickered, when pulled over, car would not start. If we were on a highway it would have been tremendously dangerous. Later car did start, but door would not latch, radio was reset, hazards would turn on and off at random. Door latch and horn would not work after this event. Shortly prior to this issue, horn started working at random, wipers would not turn off. When inspected, advised battery was bad and had corroded negative wire to battery. One week after replaced, this event occurred. Clutch in vehicle also jitters when increasing speed from full stop, allegedly corrected at Ford dealership after recall (2 years ago). Per research this issue is being caused by a faulty clutch interfering with electrical system.

- Oakland Park, FL, USA

Car won't start after refueling.... takes several attempts to crank before barely firing up, random rough idle and rpms will drop and the car will stall for no reason. All problems with idle will come and go, it will run fine for a bit, then the idle problem will come back. The problem cranking the ca rafter putting gas in is every time I get gas.

- Fort Walton Beach, FL, USA

The body control module failed. After only 4 years and 53K miles on the road the BCM simply stopped working. The car was not showing any of the signs of a failing BCM (electrical glitches, engine issues, etc.). as far as I knew, until the component failed the car was in perfect condition. The car was parked outside my office when the part failed. When I made my 20 minute commute to work around 7:30am it operated fine. When I returned to the vehicle around 5pm the key fob would not work, the instrumentation panel would not light up and the engine would not turn over. I tried jumping the battery multiple times with no improvement. The car was completely dead. We had to manually override the brakes just to get the car loaded onto a tow truck. Mechanics spent more than 4 hours looking over the vehicle to determine the source of the issue. After multiple tests they determined that the tcm was working fine (Ford issued a csp for tcms on this build) and that the BCM failed. They told me that typically a BCM will fail if there is an accident, water damage or a short, but they also confirmed that this vehicle showed no signs the failure was caused by these problems. They also told me that the part can fail with age, however, this is a newer model year with relatively low mileage. While I was fortunate that my car failed when the car was parked, I worry that other drivers may not be so lucky. It sounds like this part could fail while the vehicle is in motion, and if it does, can cause engine problems and result in sudden dangerous driving conditions. This is even more concerning knowing that there are other vehicles out there with this version of BCM and that they can fail prematurely too.

- Minneapolis, MN, USA

The contact owns a 2013 Ford Focus. While driving at unknown speeds, the vehicle stalled without warning and was unable to restart. The vehicle was towed to edd rogers valley Ford (located at 111 auto ln, sparga, tn 38583, (931) 738-2311) where it was diagnosed with a faulty transmission control module that needed replacement. The contact stated that the module was replaced at no cost to her. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to NHTSA. The failure mileage was unknown.

- Spart, TN, USA

After purchasing the vehicle brand new in June 2013, the car would stall/jerk/grind when trying to take off after being stopped at a red light or stop sign, or just accelerating to increase speed. Had to take it in to the dealer to have the clutch repaired and even after this was performed, it still jerks, especially when the air conditioner is on. In January 2016, had to take it to the dealer to reprogram the PCM/tcm and perform clutch which was the 15B22 software update issued by Ford Motor Company. After 36,000 miles the horn stopped working. After 65,000 miles the check engine light turned on and after taking it to the dealer, was told it had a code P0456 which is a small evap leak present. Since it's not under warranty, I have to pay $119 just to diagnose the problem. Now I have a safety recall notice 16S30 which states it may be possible that my side door latch may break, which may make the door difficult to latch. All this on a vehicle that is under 100,000 miles and almost 4 years old.

- Wood Dale, IL, USA

This car experiences sudden loss of power leading to the inability to accelerate or even move the vehicle for varying lengths of time. This is left me stranded in dangerous situations three times. Twice I was in traffic (coming off the I-95 North and needing to merge my exit, then when stopped at a red light in a left turn lane). Most recently the vehicle would not start up after being in a parked. In the latter episode jump-starts did not help. While the dash lights eventually came on, and the windshield wipers were able to move one to two times and then died, the engine simply would not turn over. Initial evaluations by the dealer for an engine light gave an "overspeed code" which was not relevant to driving conditions.

- Laurel, MD, USA

As I was waiting for light to turn green at a busy intersection my car stalls. It was acting as if I had put my car in park and accelerate the gas. On my dash board I notice the symbol as if my traction was on. I turned my car off and tries to restart it. It will not turn over. Not even making a sound. Mind you I am at a very busy intersection. This is so dangerous especially if this would have happened on the freeway.

- Suisun, CA, USA

The contact owns a 2013 Ford Focus. While driving various speeds, the vehicle hesitated to accelerate and shuttered. On several occasions, the vehicle failed to start. The cause of the failure was not diagnosed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The contact indicated that the vehicle was previously repaired for the same failure. The VIN was unknown. The failure mileage was 72,000.

- Lynchburg, VA, USA