How common are engine complaints for the 2013 Ford Focus Electric?

NHTSA lists 19 Engine complaints for the 2013 Focus Electric, which is 28% of the 69 total complaints filed for that model year.

At what mileage do these engine problems usually happen?

The median mileage at failure across these complaints is 5,182.5 miles.

Is there a recall for this engine issue?

This dataset lists no related recalls for the 2013 Focus Electric's Engine complaints.

What is the main symptom owners describe?

Owners most often describe a "stop safely now" warning appearing along with a sudden loss of drive power while the car is moving.

Did these engine complaints involve crashes or fires?

No. NHTSA data for these complaints lists 0 crashes, 0 fires, and 0 injuries.

2013 Ford Focus Electric Engine Problems

NHTSA lists 19 Engine complaints for the 2013 Ford Focus Electric, 28% of all 69 complaints filed for that year. The median mileage at failure was 5,182.5 miles, and no related recalls are listed in this data.

Engine complaints: 19; 28% of 69
Crashes reported: 0
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 5,183 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical engine symptoms owners report

Vehicle displays a "stop safely now" warning and suddenly loses drive power while moving, sometimes at intersections or in traffic.
After the power cut-out, the car will not restart immediately and requires the driver to coast to a stop or be pushed out of traffic.
Some owners report the accelerator pedal becomes unresponsive at the same time the warning appears, leaving the car stalled mid-turn or mid-lane.
One owner reported the steering wheel locked briefly during a stop-safely-now event at a traffic light.
One owner reported the issue recurring after a recall-related dealer visit that replaced the battery and some wiring.
A separate complaint described the cruise control failing to disengage when the transmission was shifted to the L (engine braking) position.

When 2013 Ford Focus Electric engine complaints were filed

First complaint Sep 8, 2013, latest Apr 3, 2019.

19 complaints filed with NHTSA from Sep 2013 to Apr 2019; peak Oct 2013 (6).

Engine recalls for the 2013 Ford Focus Electric

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Engine complaints by Focus Electric model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

20127 (21%)
201319 (28%)
201419 (35%)
20154 (33%)
20162 (40%)
20174 (57%)

Frequently asked questions

How common are engine complaints for the 2013 Ford Focus Electric?: NHTSA lists 19 Engine complaints for the 2013 Focus Electric, which is 28% of the 69 total complaints filed for that model year.
At what mileage do these engine problems usually happen?: The median mileage at failure across these complaints is 5,182.5 miles.
Is there a recall for this engine issue?: This dataset lists no related recalls for the 2013 Focus Electric's Engine complaints.
What is the main symptom owners describe?: Owners most often describe a "stop safely now" warning appearing along with a sudden loss of drive power while the car is moving.
Did these engine complaints involve crashes or fires?: No. NHTSA data for these complaints lists 0 crashes, 0 fires, and 0 injuries.