Car financing: 2013 Ford Focus
Rent one for a week first, or ask us to find one for you. Rated 7.7 to 9.0 L/100 km, or 19.9 kWh/100 km combined (EPA). 14 NHTSA recall campaigns. CarmaCars is not a lender, dealer or lessor, and does not arrange financing or leases. We rent cars, and sell one only when it is listed for sale on this page with its price.
- For sale by us
- 0
- Combined
- 7.7 to 9.0 L/100 km
- Recalls
- 14
For sale
Rent a 2013 Ford Focus for a week to try it on your own roads, and tell us what you want: we look for one for you.
CarmaCars is not a lender, dealer or lessor, and does not arrange financing or leases. We rent cars, and sell one only when it is listed for sale on this page with its price.
2013 Ford Focus specs
| Spec | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 | Powertrain 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 2.0L 4-cylinder | 2.0L 4-cylinder | 2.0L 4-cylinder turbo | Electric motor |
| Drive | Front-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive |
| Transmission | 6-speed automatic | 5-speed manual | 6-speed manual | 1-speed automatic |
| Fuel | Regular gas | Regular gas | Regular gas | Electric |
| City | 8.7 L/100 km | 9.1 L/100 km | 10.2 L/100 km | See the trims |
| Highway | 6.4 L/100 km | 6.8 L/100 km | 7.5 L/100 km | See the trims |
| Combined | 7.7 L/100 km | 8.1 L/100 km | 9.0 L/100 km | 19.9 kWh/100 km |
| Electric range | See the trims | See the trims | See the trims | 122 km |
| CO₂ | 180.2 g/km | 189 g/km | 211 g/km | 0 g/km |
| Cost to drive 100 km | $11.94 | $12.56 | $13.95 | $2.99 |
2013 Ford Focus: every figure
| Figure | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 | Powertrain 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 2.0 L | 2.0 L | 2.0 L | |
| Cylinders | 4 | 4 | 4 | |
| MPG city (US) | 27 | 26 | 23 | 110 MPGe |
| MPG highway (US) | 37 | 35 | 31 | 99 MPGe |
| MPG combined (US) | 30 | 29 | 26 | 105 MPGe |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 36 | 35 | 31 | |
| Charge at 240 V | 4 hours | |||
| Luggage volume (litres converted from EPA's cubic feet) | 651 L (23 cu ft) | 651 L (23 cu ft) | 651 L (23 cu ft) | 396 L (14 cu ft) |
| Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices) | US$2,220 | US$2,300 | US$2,600 | US$700 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.55 a litre) | $2,388 | $2,512 | $2,790 | $598 |
Sources: fuel use, MPG, CO2, electric range, battery, charge time, luggage volume and the annual fuel cost are the US EPA's (fueleconomy.gov). Imperial MPG, litres, inches and pounds are converted from those figures. Figures no free source publishes for this car (power, torque, acceleration, top speed, fuel tank, towing) are left out.
What to check when buying the 2013 Ford Focus
- NHTSA lists 14 recall campaigns for this model year. Ask the seller for proof each one was fixed; a dealer can check it by the VIN.
- Owners filed 2,181 complaints with NHTSA, most often about power train (1148), engine (360) and electrical system (304). Have those parts checked before you buy.
| Campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26V369000 | 2026-06-09 | fuel system, gasoline:storage:evaporative emissions:canister | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2012-2018 Focus vehicles previously repaired incorrectly under recall number 18V735. The Canister Purge Valve (CPV) may malfunction, causing the engine to stall unexpectedly while driving. |
| 26V011000 | 2026-01-15 | equipment:electrical:engine block heater | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2013-2018 Focus, 2013-2019 Escape, and 2015-2016 MKC vehicles equipped with a 2.0L engine. The engine block heater may crack and develop a coolant leak, causing it to short circuit when the block heater is plugged in. |
| 20V331000 | 2020-06-08 | latches/locks/linkages:doors:latch | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2011-2014 Fiesta, 2013-2014 Fusion, 2015 Mustang, 2013-2015 Escape and C-Max, 2012-2015 Focus, 2014-2016 Transit Connect, 2013-2014 Lincoln MKZ, and 2015 MKC vehicles. These vehicles were previously recalled and repaired under recalls 15V-246, 16V-643 or 17V-210,... |
| 19V515000 | 2019-07-05 | fuel system, gasoline:storage:evaporative emissions:canister | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2012 and 2017 Focus vehicles equipped with 2.0L GDI gasoline engines and 2013-2014 Focus ST vehicles equipped with 2.0L GTDI engines, previously recalled under 18V-735. The affected vehicles did not have the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) updated as intended.... |
| 18V735000 | 2018-10-22 | fuel system, gasoline:storage:evaporative emissions:canister | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2012-2018 Ford Focus vehicles with a 2.0L GDI or 2.0L GTDI engine. The Canister Purge Valve (CPV) may malfunction, possibly causing excessive vacuum in fuel vapor management system. |
| 18V592000 | 2018-09-10 | equipment:electrical | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 120V Convenience charge cords that were supplied with and sold for use with 2013-2015 Ford C-Max Energi and Fusion Energi vehicles and 2012-2015 Ford Focus Electric vehicles. Cords with part numbers FM58-10B706-AA, FM58-10B706-AB, FM58-10B706-AC, FM58-10B706-AD,... |
| 16V698000 | 2016-09-28 | latches/locks/linkages:hatchback/liftgate:lock | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2013-2017 Ford Focus hatchback vehicles manufactured February 14, 2012, to August 26, 2016 and equipped with a manual transmission. The hatchback of the affected vehicles may be unlatched with a single press of the interior latch release button. As such,... |
| 16V643000 | 2016-09-06 | latches/locks/linkages:doors:latch | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2012-2015 Ford Focus, 2013-2015 Ford Escape and Ford C-MAX, 2015 Lincoln MKC and Ford Mustang, and 2014-2016 Ford Transit Connect vehicles. A component within the door latches may break, preventing the doors from latching and/or leading the driver or a... |
| 15V813000 | 2015-12-02 | electrical system:wiring | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2013 Escape vehicles manufactured January 11, 2012, to April 1, 2013, and 2013-2014 Focus ST vehicles manufactured May 03, 2012, to October 14, 2013. Insufficient compression in the engine wiring harness splices to the Manifold Absolute Pressure (MAP) sensor... |
| 14V495000 | 2014-08-11 | electrical system:wiring | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Escape vehicles manufactured October 5, 2011, to April 1, 2013, and equipped with 2.0 liter engines and Focus ST vehicles manufactured February 14, 2012, to October 14, 2013, and equipped with 2.0 liter engines. Insufficient compression in the... |
| 13V523000 | 2013-10-30 | power train:automatic transmission:control module (tcm/pcm/tecm) | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2012-2014 Focus Electric vehicles manufactured September 15, 2011, through August 23, 2013. In the affected vehicles, a powertrain control module software problem may result in a stall-like condition. |
| 13V475000 | 2013-10-17 | equipment:electrical:anti-theft devices | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 Focus Electric vehicles and 2013 C-Max vehicles equipped with the Intelligent Access Push Button Start System. In the affected vehicles, there is no audible chime when the vehicle is operational and the driver's door is opened. Thus, these vehicles... |
| 13V335000 | 2013-08-01 | exterior lighting | Ford is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 Focus BEV vehicles equipped with High Intensity Discharge (HID) headlights, manufactured September 15, 2011, through May 6, 2013; and model year 2013 Focus ST vehicles equipped with High Intensity Discharge (HID) headlights, manufactured February 16, 2012, through May... |
| 13V085000 | 2013-03-07 | latches/locks/linkages | Ford is recalling certain model year 2013 Focus and C-Max vehicles built from November 16, 2012, through November 21, 2012; and model year 2013 Escape vehicles manufactured from November 14, 2012, through November 21, 2012. The left rear door child lock was built incorrectly. As a result, the child lock may not... |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
Buying the 2013 Ford Focus
We are a rental company, not a dealer, so there is no 2013 Ford Focus for sale by us right now. We are not a lender and do not arrange loans. A monthly rental can cover the time while you arrange financing with your bank. Before buying the 2013 Ford Focus, read what the figures say and how to try one first.
A buyer's checks
There are 14 NHTSA recall campaigns on file; a dealer can check by the VIN whether each was done. Ask for the service records and check open recalls by the VIN. A pre-purchase inspection at a shop you choose is money well spent. Owners filed 2,181 complaints with NHTSA, most often about power train, engine and electrical system; have those parts checked.
The figures, translated
Power comes from the 2.0L 4-cylinder, driving through a 6-speed automatic. It runs on regular gas. With front-wheel drive, the weight of the engine sits over the driven wheels, which helps in winter.
Expect about 23 litres for every 300 km, going by its 7.7 L/100 km combined rating. A 300 km round trip costs roughly $35.82 at our price setting. At US fuel prices, the EPA estimates US$2,220 a year for 15,000 miles.
What to expect from the Focus
Being a compact car, it is easy to park and comfortable on longer drives. In plain terms, its 651 litres of luggage space hold bulky luggage, a stroller or sports gear.
Best uses
It suits someone whose own car is in the shop for a while. It suits visitors who want a familiar car for a week in town.
A longer test drive
A test week in the Focus tells you more than any review. A week of your own driving tells you more than a test drive: the commute, the parking, the fuel. Load it with your things and park it where you park; then decide.
What it costs to run
The EPA estimates US$2,220 a year in fuel for 15,000 miles at US prices. At our price setting, 100 km costs about $11.94 in fuel. Tires, brakes and batteries are the regular costs to budget for beyond fuel.
Picking a year and a trim
Ask the seller which trim it is; badges can be swapped and options vary. Decide what matters most first: fuel use, space, or the price you can pay. Write down the VIN of any car you consider; it unlocks the recall and service history.
Your move
A rental request is free; the offer shows the full price.
Rent it for a week before you buy
A week of your own driving tells you more than a test drive: the commute, the parking, the fuel. Rent a 2013 Ford Focus from us first.
Ask us about the 2013 Ford Focus
Tell us your budget and when you want to buy; we look for a 2013 Ford Focus for you and reply within one business day.
Buying the 2013 Ford Focus
Does CarmaCars sell the 2013 Ford Focus?
CarmaCars rents cars and sells one now and then. Tell us what you want and we look for one, or rent one for a week first.
Can I rent a 2013 Ford Focus before I buy one?
Yes. Request it for a week (or longer, up to 365 days) and drive it as your own; nothing is charged until we confirm and you approve.
Does the 2013 Ford Focus have recalls?
NHTSA lists 14 recall campaigns for it, in the table on this page. Ask for proof each was fixed.
What does the 2013 Ford Focus cost in fuel a year?
EPA puts it at US$2,220 a year for 15,000 miles at its fuel prices; at our price setting, 20,000 km cost about $2388.00.
Where do the figures come from?
Fuel use and fuel cost from the US EPA (fueleconomy.gov), dimensions and weight from NHTSA vPIC Canadian specifications, recalls and complaints from NHTSA. We leave out any figure no free source publishes.