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2013 Ford Focus repairs by problem area
Engine (28%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (22%)
Brakes and Traction Control (2%)
Suspension and Steering (8%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (22%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (13%)
Other (3%)
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Chart based on 365 repairs.
2013 Ford Focus suspension repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (10%)
$500 - $999 (7%)
$100 - $499 (28%)
< $100 (55%)
Chart based on 29 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2013 Ford Focus
Engine not specified
| Replaced Steering Column |
2013 Ford Focus 4dr Sedan
160-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD
| 37000 mi | replaced loose lower tie rod |
| 61000 mi US $345 |
had to replace rack and pinion system - 1600 dollar repair if I had to pay full amount. |
| 63000 mi US $67 |
Replaced driver side sway bar link |
| 70000 mi US $60 |
Replaced passenger side sway bar link |
| 120000 mi US $1500 |
Alignment, tires, etc. |
| 32000 mi | Complete failure of electronic steering rack unit. |
2013 Ford Focus 4dr Sedan
160-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 49000 mi US $170 |
Driver side tie rod replaced |
2013 Ford Focus 4dr Hatch
turbocharged 252hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| 2000 mi | Slightly out of alignment (centers slightly to the left) |
| 67000 mi US $670 |
Rear shocks |
| 53700 mi US $100 |
Split sway bar bushing, left rear. Sway bar links, shackles, insulator assemblies and bushings replaced, both sides. |
| 69000 mi US $1000 |
Replace worn factory shocks w/OEM parts. |
| 82000 mi US $110 |
Shop had previously said in October 2017 that they couldn’t diagnose an owner-reported bearing noise that was found in March to be due to worn bearings in all four wheels and worn front hubs. Bearings on all four wheels as well as both front hubs were replaced. |
| 18600 mi | Front strut mounts |
| 10000 mi | I took the car in for a KLUNK in the front end which I correctly guessed was in the suspension. Turned out the tie-rod end was loose. Probably from when they changed the hub. |
| 57000 mi | Needed an alignment after hitting a pot hole. They had to realign the subframe then did the toe. Tie Rods and Jam Nut Seized. Dealer could not remove, wanted to replace them for $500. Tie Rod and Jam Nut removed at home after being soaked in PB Blaster. |
| 11100 mi | Broken wheel stud, required replacing hub Replaced left front strut mount, making noise. |
| 54500 mi US $145 |
Front left wheel bearing starting making noise at around 50,000 miles. Took several trips to the dealer and assistance from Ford Coporate to resolve. Wheel bearing was replaced under warranty. |
2013 Ford Focus 4dr Hatch
160-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD
| 117700 mi US $1065 |
Bad front wheel bearing |
| 12000 mi | Front upper strut mount bearing was replaced under warranty. |
| 17000 mi | Rattle in front end. |
| 33000 mi | Rattle in front suspension. Performed TSB. |
| 181300 mi US $400 |
Right rear wheel bearing |
| 32100 mi | Knocking noise over bumps at low speed. Suspension pats lubed and noise went away. |
| 62700 mi | Broken steering bearing |
| 41000 mi US $100 |
Under a Ford TSB, the front strut bearings, struts, and caps were replaced. It solved the low-speed clunking sounds coming from the front end. |
| 46700 mi | There was a front end clunking noise at low speeds. For the second time, the dealer packed lube into the strut bump stops. There might have been parts replaced. |
2013 Ford Focus 4dr Hatch
160-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 8000 mi | -Car clunked a bit over speed bumps, and made a loud clunking noise when the car was full of people and I braked. -Dealership replaced the control arm under warranty. -Don't yet know if the car still makes noise when it is full of people. |
| 42000 mi | Car still not fixed. Clunking from front end. Sway bar endings or control arm bushings suspected. Waiting 2 weeks before returning to the shop. |
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