How many fuel system complaints does the 2013 Ford Focus Electric have?

NHTSA lists 15 Fuel System complaints for the 2013 Focus Electric, which is 22% of the 69 total complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a recall for the 2013 Ford Focus Electric fuel system issue?

No. NHTSA does not list any related recalls for this fuel system problem area on the 2013 Focus Electric.

At what mileage do these fuel system problems usually happen?

The median mileage at failure for 2013 Focus Electric fuel system complaints is 4,170.5 miles.

Did the fuel system problem cause any crashes or fires?

NHTSA records show 0 crashes and 0 fires and 0 injuries linked to these complaints.

How does the 2013 Focus Electric compare to other years for this problem?

The 2013 model year had 15 complaints (22% share) in this area, higher than 2012's 3 complaints (9% share) and roughly similar to 2014's 11 complaints (20% share).

2013 Ford Focus Electric Fuel System Problems

NHTSA lists 15 Fuel System complaints for the 2013 Ford Focus Electric, 22% of that year's 69 total complaints. Owners commonly reported the car losing power and triggering a "stop safely now" warning, with a median failure mileage of 4,170.5 miles. No related recalls are listed.

Fuel System complaints: 15; 22% of 69
Crashes reported: 0
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 4,171 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical fuel system symptoms owners report

Vehicle suddenly displays a "stop safely now" warning and loses all drivetrain power while driving, forcing the driver to coast to a stop.
Sudden loss of power occurs at low speed, such as around 5 mph, or during highway deceleration and lane changes.
After shutting down, the car sometimes fails to restart immediately and requires multiple attempts or a tow to the dealer.
Some owners experienced the stall repeatedly, on multiple separate occasions, without a clear pattern or trigger.
In one case the power loss briefly resolved itself after the vehicle shut down and restarted on its own.

When 2013 Ford Focus Electric fuel system complaints were filed

First complaint Oct 3, 2013, latest Nov 28, 2017.

15 complaints filed with NHTSA from Oct 2013 to Nov 2017; peak Oct 2013 (9).

Fuel System recalls for the 2013 Ford Focus Electric

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Fuel System complaints by Focus Electric model year

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

20123 (9%)
201315 (22%)
201411 (20%)
20153 (25%)
20160 (0%)
20171 (14%)

Frequently asked questions

How many fuel system complaints does the 2013 Ford Focus Electric have?: NHTSA lists 15 Fuel System complaints for the 2013 Focus Electric, which is 22% of the 69 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2013 Ford Focus Electric fuel system issue?: No. NHTSA does not list any related recalls for this fuel system problem area on the 2013 Focus Electric.
At what mileage do these fuel system problems usually happen?: The median mileage at failure for 2013 Focus Electric fuel system complaints is 4,170.5 miles.
Did the fuel system problem cause any crashes or fires?: NHTSA records show 0 crashes and 0 fires and 0 injuries linked to these complaints.
How does the 2013 Focus Electric compare to other years for this problem?: The 2013 model year had 15 complaints (22% share) in this area, higher than 2012's 3 complaints (9% share) and roughly similar to 2014's 11 complaints (20% share).