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A Lemon
Mrs. McDonald, 09/27/2017
2013 Ford Focus SE 4dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
Bad Transmission problems! I have had my car now for almost 3 years now. It's in the repair shop a second time for a bad transmission, fried computer, and burnt up clutch! This was my first newest car I ever bought and I am so disappointed with the Lemon Transmissions that Ford has put into these vehicles! I would highly recommend that anyone walk away form this year and any other year models that would have the same Transmissions! :-(
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Transmission Improved
thai_tim, 01/16/2014
2013 Ford Focus Titanium 4dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl 6AM)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I bought this car in Thailand in April, 2013. I believe it is the same specification as the US car, with the 2.0 L engine. I am very impressed with the steering and handling, and build quality is excellent. On only 2 occasions, I had some problems with the AT. An oil leak was found by the dealer between the engine and the transmission. This was a major repair for a new car, to replace the seal and clutches. At first I was very disappointed to need such a repair in the 1st year, but after getting the car back, the transmission runs better than in any car (many) I have owned. it now runs better than when new, and I like it more than ever. Often cannot notice the gear changes!
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Great Car to Drive... Back and Forth From the Shop
Alex B, 08/04/2018
2013 Ford Focus SE 4dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
3 of 4 people found this review helpful
I loved this car for the first couple years. Fun to drive, zippy, good handling, looks good, has great features (even if a bit wonky sometimes), very practical for gas mileage and storage. I have the manual 5 speed, no problems there. BUT - just after the warranty expired I've had problem after problem with the steering and suspension. I've taken it in something like 6 or 7 times in the past 2 years, spent maybe $6000 on non-maintenance related fixes. Tie-rod replacement - both sides busted and repaired separately. Bushings in the suspension replaced. Electronic power steering crapped out and had to replace the whole steering column. Alignment issues leading to tire issues, brakes wear quickly. It's become a money pit even after paying it off. Wish I could recommend it, but it's simply NOT RELIABLE. It's an economy car that is frustratingly expensive to upkeep.
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If you want to hear rattling metal, buy one.
beachmike83, 06/18/2013
2013 Ford Focus Titanium 4dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl 6AM)
9 of 17 people found this review helpful
We bough this car 5 days ago. It has less than 350 miles on it and is making a horrible rattling noise. Hundreds of threads out there of people complaining of the same issue that appears to be related to the transmission and FORD does not have a fix. It's horribly disappointing to have this happen so soon. Stay away from this car!
A real junker
727torqueflite, 09/17/2013
2013 Ford Focus Titanium 4dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl 6AM)
2 of 3 people found this review helpful
I went to trade my black 2005 ZX4SE 5-speed in for (hopefully) another black 5-speed Focus back in January 2012. Ended up with a pewter-colored PowerShift (sales manager said I'd get better gas mileage with the auto). 5,495 miles was all I could stand - A/C only worked intermittently (dealer said that was normal), front end made loud crunching noises over bumps, and the transmission felt like a bag of bolts hanging underneith the car. I replaced this car with a 2013 GTI - wish I'd dumped Ford long ago.