How many brake complaints does the 2013 Ford Focus have?

NHTSA lists 61 brake complaints for the 2013 Ford Focus, which is about 3% of the 2,111 total complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a brake recall for the 2013 Ford Focus?

No related recalls are listed in NHTSA data for brakes on the 2013 Ford Focus.

At what mileage do brake problems tend to happen on the 2013 Focus?

The median mileage at failure for brake complaints on the 2013 Ford Focus is 47,500 miles.

Have brake problems on the 2013 Focus caused crashes or fires?

NHTSA records 5 crashes, 2 fires, and 1 injury linked to brake complaints on the 2013 Ford Focus.

Is the 2013 Focus worse for brake complaints than other years?

The 2012 Focus had more brake complaints in raw numbers (110) at the same 3% share, while 2013 and 2014 both sit at 3%, so 2013 is not an outlier among Focus model years for this issue.

2013 Ford Focus Brakes Problems

NHTSA lists 61 brake complaints for the 2013 Ford Focus, about 3% of its 2,111 total complaints that year. Reported issues include brake pedal failing to respond, sudden rolling with parking brake set, and caliper-related fires. No brake-specific recall is listed for this model year.

Brakes complaints: 61; 3% of 2,111
Crashes reported: 5
Fires reported: 2
Injuries reported: 1
Median mileage: 47,500 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical brake symptoms owners report

Some owners report the brake pedal going to the floor with no stopping response, particularly in wet or icy conditions.
Several complaints describe the vehicle rolling or jumping the curb while parked with the parking brake engaged.
One owner reported a front wheel catching fire after the brake caliper locked up while driving on the highway.
Another owner described white smoke from the dashboard and a fire that required manual extinguishing.
A crash was reported after the brakes were depressed at 20 mph during an ice storm and failed to respond, with the cause undetermined by the dealer.

When 2013 Ford Focus brake complaints were filed

First complaint May 6, 2013, latest Apr 30, 2022.

61 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2013 Q2 to 2022 Q2; peak 2020 Q2 (5).

Brakes recalls for the 2013 Ford Focus

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Brakes complaints by Focus model year

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

200531 (7%)
200614 (7%)
200721 (5%)
200813 (5%)
20099 (4%)
201013 (5%)
20118 (7%)
2012110 (3%)
201361 (3%)
201470 (3%)
201517 (2%)
201625 (2%)
201713 (1%)
201821 (3%)

Frequently asked questions

How many brake complaints does the 2013 Ford Focus have?: NHTSA lists 61 brake complaints for the 2013 Ford Focus, which is about 3% of the 2,111 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a brake recall for the 2013 Ford Focus?: No related recalls are listed in NHTSA data for brakes on the 2013 Ford Focus.
At what mileage do brake problems tend to happen on the 2013 Focus?: The median mileage at failure for brake complaints on the 2013 Ford Focus is 47,500 miles.
Have brake problems on the 2013 Focus caused crashes or fires?: NHTSA records 5 crashes, 2 fires, and 1 injury linked to brake complaints on the 2013 Ford Focus.
Is the 2013 Focus worse for brake complaints than other years?: The 2012 Focus had more brake complaints in raw numbers (110) at the same 3% share, while 2013 and 2014 both sit at 3%, so 2013 is not an outlier among Focus model years for this issue.