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Ford Focus Electric

2013 only

118 classified complaints 3 recalls

2013 Ford Focus Electric have 118 classified complaints on record for that year specifically, plus 3 recalls. The most common issue in this year is Body control and other modules, typically surfacing around 4,665 miles.

Computed directly from stored federal records for 2013 model years only — not blended with the rest of this vehicle's production run. See the full Ford Focus Electric report for every year combined.

Where this year fits

2013

2014

Complaints filed per individual model year — highlighted bars link to their own dedicated page.

What breaks, and when — 2013 only

Body control and other modules · Electrical 56 complaints

Median onset: 4,665 miles.

Hybrid or EV traction battery and inverter · Electrical 31 complaints

Median onset: 3,800 miles.

Tends to show up earlier than this model's other issues. · Typical repair: $2,740–$5,240 nationally.

Stalling and no-start · Engine 5 complaints

Median onset: 20,900 miles.

Tends to show up later than this model's other issues.

Doors, windows, latches, seats and trim · Body and interior 4 complaints

Median onset: 33,000 miles.

Tends to show up later than this model's other issues.

Harsh, delayed or erratic shifting · Transmission 4 complaints

Onset mileage not consistently reported.

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Cooling system: radiator, water pump, thermostat, fan · Engine 3 complaints

Median onset: 5,800 miles.

Typical repair: $260–$1,910 nationally.

Master cylinder and booster · Brakes 3 complaints

Median onset: 91,500 miles.

Tends to show up later than this model's other issues.

Wiring harness, grounds and connectors · Electrical 3 complaints

Median onset: 5,300 miles.

From owner-filed complaints to NHTSA, not independently verified. Federal mileage reporting on recent complaints is sparse — see how it works. Cost ranges are national estimates from book labor hours and parts pricing, not this vehicle's actual repair history — they don't account for your location or shop type.

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Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation — complaints and recalls, scoped to 2013 model year. See the full Ford Focus Electric report for every year and full specs/safety data.