2013 Ford Focus: recalls and complaints

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• 26V3690009 Jun 2026Fuel System, Gasoline / Storage / Evaporative Emissions / Canister
• 26V01100015 Jan 2026Equipment / Electrical / Engine Block Heater
• 20V3310008 Jun 2020Latches/Locks/Linkages / Doors / Latch
• 19V5150005 Jul 2019Fuel System, Gasoline / Storage / Evaporative Emissions / Canister
• 18V73500022 Oct 2018Fuel System, Gasoline / Storage / Evaporative Emissions / Canister
• 16V69800028 Sep 2016Latches/Locks/Linkages / Hatchback/Liftgate / Lock
• 16V6430006 Sep 2016Latches/Locks/Linkages / Doors / Latch
• 15V8130002 Dec 2015Electrical System / Wiring
• 14V49500011 Aug 2014Electrical System / Wiring
• 13V3350001 Aug 2013Exterior Lighting
• 13V0850007 Mar 2013Latches/Locks/Linkages

1. 26V369000Received 9 Jun 2026. 257,868 units.

   Fuel System, Gasoline / Storage / Evaporative Emissions / Canister

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2012-2018 Focus vehicles previously repaired incorrectly under recall number 18V735. The Canister Purge Valve (CPV) may malfunction, causing the engine to stall unexpectedly while driving.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   An engine that stalls while driving increases the risk of a crash.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Dealers will update the powertrain control module (PCM) software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 29, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S40. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov on July 6,2026.

   Report filed by Ford Motor Company. Manufacturer campaign number 26S40. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 29 Jul 2026.

2. 26V011000Received 15 Jan 2026. 116,672 units.

   Equipment / Electrical / Engine Block Heater

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2013-2018 Focus, 2013-2019 Escape, and 2015-2016 MKC vehicles equipped with a 2.0L engine. The engine block heater may crack and develop a coolant leak, causing it to short circuit when the block heater is plugged in.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   An electrical short circuit can increase the risk of a fire.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Owners are advised not to plug in their block heater until the vehicle is remedied. Dealers will replace the block heater, free of charge. Owners will also have a alternative option to replace engine block heater element with a threaded plug, and remove the block heater electrical cord. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed March 6, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy is available. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S01. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on January 16, 2026.

   Report filed by Ford Motor Company. Manufacturer campaign number 26S01.

3. 20V331000Received 8 Jun 2020. 2,147,323 units.

   Latches/Locks/Linkages / Doors / Latch

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2011-2014 Fiesta, 2013-2014 Fusion, 2015 Mustang, 2013-2015 Escape and C-Max, 2012-2015 Focus, 2014-2016 Transit Connect, 2013-2014 Lincoln MKZ, and 2015 MKC vehicles. These vehicles were previously recalled and repaired under recalls 15V-246, 16V-643 or 17V-210, however the repair may not have been completed properly. A component within the door latches may break making the doors difficult to latch and/or leading the driver or a passenger to believe a door is securely closed when, in fact, it is not.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   A door that is not securely latched could open while the vehicle is in motion, increasing the risk of injury to a vehicle occupant.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the latch date codes to confirm if the repair was done correctly, and replace the side door latches if necessary, free of charge. Owners will also have the option to inspect their own vehicle's door latches and enter the date codes into a website to determine if the latches are correct. Owner notification letters were mailed on July 27, 2020. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 20S30.

   Report filed by Ford Motor Company. Manufacturer campaign number 20S30. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 27 Jul 2020.

4. 19V515000Received 5 Jul 2019. 57,488 units.

   Fuel System, Gasoline / Storage / Evaporative Emissions / Canister

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2012 and 2017 Focus vehicles equipped with 2.0L GDI gasoline engines and 2013-2014 Focus ST vehicles equipped with 2.0L GTDI engines, previously recalled under 18V-735. The affected vehicles did not have the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) updated as intended. Therefore, the Canister Purge Valve (CPV) may malfunction, possibly causing excessive vacuum in the fuel vapor management system.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   The excessive vacuum may result in an engine stall while driving, without warning and without the ability to restart the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Ford will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the Powertrain Control Module. Dealers will also check for fault codes and replace the CPV as needed. If the CPV is replaced, dealers will inspect and replace the carbon canister, fuel tank and fuel delivery module as necessary. The recall began July 29, 2019. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 19S22.

   Report filed by Ford Motor Company. Manufacturer campaign number 19S22. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 29 Jul 2019.

5. 18V735000Received 22 Oct 2018. 1,282,596 units.

   Fuel System, Gasoline / Storage / Evaporative Emissions / Canister

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2012-2018 Ford Focus vehicles with a 2.0L GDI or 2.0L GTDI engine. The Canister Purge Valve (CPV) may malfunction, possibly causing excessive vacuum in fuel vapor management system.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   The excessive vaccuum may result in an engine stall while driving, without warning and without the ability to restart the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Ford will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the Powertrain Control Module. Dealers will also check for fault codes and replace the CPV as needed. If the CPV is replaced, dealers will inspect and replace the carbon canister, fuel tank and fuel delivery module as necessary. The recall began August 19, 2019. Owners may contact Ford Customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 18S32. Note: Until the vehicle is serviced for this concern, owners are advised to keep the fuel tank at least halfway full.

   Report filed by Ford Motor Company. Manufacturer campaign number 18S32. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 19 Aug 2019.

6. 16V698000Received 28 Sep 2016. 64,038 units.

   Latches/Locks/Linkages / Hatchback/Liftgate / Lock

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2013-2017 Ford Focus hatchback vehicles manufactured February 14, 2012, to August 26, 2016 and equipped with a manual transmission. The hatchback of the affected vehicles may be unlatched with a single press of the interior latch release button. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 206, "Door Locks and Door Retention Components."

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   With only a single press needed, the driver may accidently unlatch the hatchback, increasing the risk of injury to any unsecured passengers in the back.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Ford will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the Body Control Module with updated software, free of charge. The recall began February 10, 2017. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 16C13.

   Report filed by Ford Motor Company. Manufacturer campaign number 16C13. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 16 Nov 2016.

7. 16V643000Received 6 Sep 2016. 2,046,297 units.

   Latches/Locks/Linkages / Doors / Latch

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2012-2015 Ford Focus, 2013-2015 Ford Escape and Ford C-MAX, 2015 Lincoln MKC and Ford Mustang, and 2014-2016 Ford Transit Connect vehicles. A component within the door latches may break, preventing the doors from latching and/or leading the driver or a passenger to believe a door is securely closed when, in fact, it is not.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   A door that is not securely latched could open while the vehicle is in motion, increasing the risk of injury to a vehicle occupant.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the door latches with an improved part, free of charge. The recall began on January 27, 2017. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 16S30.

   Report filed by Ford Motor Company. Manufacturer campaign number 16S30. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 27 Jan 2017.

8. 15V813000Received 2 Dec 2015. 9,017 units.

   Electrical System / Wiring

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2013 Escape vehicles manufactured January 11, 2012, to April 1, 2013, and 2013-2014 Focus ST vehicles manufactured May 03, 2012, to October 14, 2013. Insufficient compression in the engine wiring harness splices to the Manifold Absolute Pressure (MAP) sensor may provide incorrect signals to the powertrain control module (PCM).

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   The incorrect signals could cause the vehicle to hesitate or the engine to stall, increasing the risk of a crash.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the current crimped splices with new splices, free of charge. The recall began on January 7, 2016. Owners may contact Ford customer service 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 14S17-S1.

   Report filed by Ford Motor Company. Manufacturer campaign number 14S17-S1. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 7 Jan 2016.

9. 14V495000Received 11 Aug 2014. 133,227 units.

   Electrical System / Wiring

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Escape vehicles manufactured October 5, 2011, to April 1, 2013, and equipped with 2.0 liter engines and Focus ST vehicles manufactured February 14, 2012, to October 14, 2013, and equipped with 2.0 liter engines. Insufficient compression in the engine wiring harness splices to the Manifold Absolute Pressure (MAP) sensor may provide incorrect signals to the powertrain control module (PCM).

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   The incorrect signals could cause the vehicle to hesitate or the engine to stall, increasing the risk of a crash.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the current crimped splices with new splices, free of charge. The recall began in October 2014. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-800-392-3673. Ford's number for this recall is 14S17.

   Report filed by Ford Motor Company. Manufacturer campaign number 14S17. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 6 Oct 2014.

10. 13V335000Received 1 Aug 2013. 6,308 units.

    Exterior Lighting

    Defect, in the NHTSA record

    Ford is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 Focus BEV vehicles equipped with High Intensity Discharge (HID) headlights, manufactured September 15, 2011, through May 6, 2013; and model year 2013 Focus ST vehicles equipped with High Intensity Discharge (HID) headlights, manufactured February 16, 2012, through May 7, 2013. Due to a wiring incompatability, the front side marker lamps may not function. Thus, these vehicles fail to comply to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

    Consequence, in the NHTSA record

    Without the proper illumination of the side maker lamps, the vehicle may be less visible in night time conditions, increasing the risk of a crash.

    Remedy, in the NHTSA record

    Ford will notify owners, and dealers will modify the headlamp assembly wiring, free of charge. The recall began on August 16, 2013. Owners may contact the Ford customer relationship center at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's recall number is 13C04.

    Report filed by Ford Motor Company. Manufacturer campaign number 13C04. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 16 Aug 2013.

11. 13V085000Received 7 Mar 2013. 5,675 units.

    Latches/Locks/Linkages

    Defect, in the NHTSA record

    Ford is recalling certain model year 2013 Focus and C-Max vehicles built from November 16, 2012, through November 21, 2012; and model year 2013 Escape vehicles manufactured from November 14, 2012, through November 21, 2012. The left rear door child lock was built incorrectly. As a result, the child lock may not engage when the operator uses normal force to activate the child lock.

    Consequence, in the NHTSA record

    The operator may incorrectly believe the child lock is engaged. However, the door may be opened from the inside, increasing the risk of injury to an unrestrained child.

    Remedy, in the NHTSA record

    Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the affected rear door latches, and replace them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on March 27, 2013. Owners may contact Ford Motor Company Customer Relationship Center at 1-866-436-7332.

    Report filed by Ford Motor Company. Manufacturer campaign number 13S02. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 27 Mar 2013.

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How many units are in the recall campaigns for the 2013 Ford Focus?

6,126,509 units in 11 campaigns. A campaign can name other models and model years, and its units include them.

How many recall campaigns does the Ford Focus have for all model years?

NHTSA lists 36 recall campaigns for the Ford Focus, model years 1999 to 2018. 11 of them name the 2013 model year.

Is an NHTSA investigation of the 2013 Ford Focus open?

No. Each of the 3 investigations that name this model year has a closing date in the NHTSA file.