2013 Ford Focus Equipment Problems
3 owner-reported equipment complaints from NHTSA data
Data sourced from NHTSA public database. For informational purposes only. Always consult a qualified mechanic.
Equipment Recalls (2)
EQUIPMENT
This recall involves aftermarket parts sold by Yakima Products, Inc. for use on model year 2012 and 2013 Ford Focus vehicles. This recall is being conducted by Yakima, not by Ford. Certain combined Q-Tower and Q128 Clip rooftop rack systems, part numbers 8000124 and 8000728, do not fully contact the door frame.
Fix: Yakima will notify owners, and Yakima or a Yakima dealer will refund the purchase of the Q-Tower and Q-128 Clip system. There is no replacement system available for the 2012-2013 model year Ford Focus. The safety recall began on October 15, 2012. Only vehicles equipped with the vehicle rack system are affected. This recall is being conducted by Yakima, not Ford. Owners may contact Yakima at 1-888-925-4621.
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ENGINE BLOCK HEATER
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.
Fix: 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.
Owner Complaints (3)
POOR DURABILITY OF THE NEW OCCIPITAL WIPER BLADES ON MY 2013 FORD FOCUS. I LIVE IN CENTRAL PENNSYLVANIA. THE WINTER WEATHER AND THE CONSTANT FREEZING AND EVEN ZERO TEMPERATURES HAS CAUSED THE FAILURE OF THESE NEW FANGLED WIPERS THAT ARE SUPPOSED TO HUG THE WINDSHIELD AND REMOVE WATER BETTER. THE CHEAP PLASTIC CLIPS THAT THEY ARE HELD ON WITH HAVE FAILED 2 TIMES NOW, THIS WINTER. I JUST HAD MY THIRD PAIR INSTALLED. I JUST BROKE DOWN AND WENT TO JIFFY LUBE WHO WHICH WILL REPLACE THEM FOR FREE WITHIN 3 MONTHS IF THEY FAIL. ONCE THE DRIVER'S SIDE WIPER BROKE OFF AND FLEW AWAY ON THE HIGHWAY FORCING US TO DRIVE FOR MILES WITH NONE. THE SECOND TIME IT JUST BROKE OFF DOWN IN THE CRACK BETWEEN THE WIPER AND THE HOOD. THEY ARE MOUNTED POORLY AND THE PLASTIC DOES NOT WITHSTAND THE STRESSES OF WINTER WEATHER OUTSIDE. I HAVE NO GARAGE. *TR
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD FOCUS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE ATTEMPTED TO PLACE A YAKIMA BIKE RACK ON THE ROOF OF HIS VEHICLE BUT THE FRONT AND REAR CLIPS FAILED TO CONNECT PROPERLY. THE RETAILER WAS CONTACTED AND INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE MANUFACTURER ENSURED THAT THE RACK WAS ADEQUATE ENOUGH TO FUNCTION PROPERLY. THE RACK WAS NOT REPLACED. *TR
2013 FORD FOCUS. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO POOR DEALERSHIP SERVICE IN GETTING SECURITY CODE CHANGED ON CAR KEYS. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED DURING AN INSPECTION OF THE VEHICLE, HE NOTICED PARTS WERE MISSING FROM THE HATCHBACK AND FOR THE REAR TRAY.