Representative photoTowing for a 2013 Ford Focus
Towing for the 2013 Ford Focus: CarmaCars does not do this work itself. Request it and we arrange it with a trusted shop or connect you with one, and we can deliver a rental car to you while yours is in.
- Combined
- 7.7 to 9.0 L/100 km
- Body
- Compact Cars
A rental while yours is in the shop
CarmaCars does not do this work; you keep driving while the shop has your car. We deliver a rental to you, by the day, at our usual rates.
The 2013 Ford Focus for towing
- Body: compact cars (EPA size class).
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.
The 2013 Ford Focus: Towing
The 2013 Ford Focus and a tow: CarmaCars arranges a trusted shop, and never does the work itself. Once you are safe, send a request with where the car is and where it should go.
Details the shop needs
Say whether the car is drivable; it changes how it gets to the shop. Your owner's manual lists the maintenance schedule for the Focus. The shop may ask for the VIN to order the right parts. Power: the 2.0L 4-cylinder; drive: front-wheel drive.
How the request works
You agree everything with the shop before work begins. Tell us when suits you, and whether the car can be driven. We tell you plainly if we do not know a shop for the job.
A car meanwhile
Add a rental to the same request as the repair. Rent for as long as the job takes, by the day or the week. Your offer shows the delivery fee if you want the car brought to you.
Talking to the shop
Ask when the car will be ready and how the shop will tell you. If a warning light was the reason, ask what the code was and what fixed it. Ask what warranty the shop gives on its parts and labour.
Between shop visits
Have the battery tested before winter if it is more than a few years old. Switch to winter tires before the first snow, and back in spring. Do not ignore a warning light; an early check often costs less than a late repair.
Your move
A short request starts it: the car, the problem, and when suits you.
Request towing
Tell us when suits you. A person replies within one business day and arranges it with a trusted shop or recommends one; the shop sets its own price and time.
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