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2013 FORD Focus EQUIPMENT Recalls

2 recalls Highest severity: Critical

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EQUIPMENT Safety Recalls

Critical #26V011000 Plain English
Component

EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ENGINE BLOCK HEATER

Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
What Happened
Your vehicle may have a faulty engine block heater that could develop a coolant leak and cause an electrical short circuit.
Risk if Unfixed
If the electrical short circuit happens, it could increase the risk of a fire.
Free Fix
Don't plug in your block heater until it's fixed. The dealership will replace the faulty block heater for free, or you can opt to have the block heater removed and replaced with a threaded plug.
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Original — What Happened
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.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
An electrical short circuit can increase the risk of a fire.
Original — Remedy
Owners are advised not to plug in their block heater until the vehicle is remedied. Dealers will replace the block heater, free of charge. Owners will also have a alternative option to replace engine block heater element with a threaded plug, and remove the block heater electrical cord. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed March 6, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy is available. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S01. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on January 16, 2026.
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Under Review #12E035000 Plain English
Component

EQUIPMENT

Manufacturer
YAKIMA PRODUCTS, INC.
What Happened
The rooftop rack system on your 2012 or 2013 Ford Focus is a set of parts that holds your gear on top of the car. It's supposed to attach to the door frame with clips, but some of these clips don't make a strong enough connection.
Risk if Unfixed
If the rooftop rack system doesn't attach properly, it could slide off the car when you're driving, potentially causing a hazard on the road or putting people nearby at risk of injury.
Free Fix
You'll get a refund for the purchase price of the affected parts from Yakima, the company that made them. You don't need to take your car to a dealer for a repair, but you should contact Yakima at 1-888-925-4621 to arrange for the refund.
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Original — What Happened
This recall involves aftermarket parts sold by Yakima Products, Inc. for use on model year 2012 and 2013 Ford Focus vehicles. This recall is being conducted by Yakima, not by Ford. Certain combined Q-Tower and Q128 Clip rooftop rack systems, part numbers 8000124 and 8000728, do not fully contact the door frame.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
Without proper contact of the rooftop rack clip to the door frame, there is insufficient clamping pressure and friction. The system may slide off the vehicle when loaded with accessories, possibly becoming a road hazard to other vehicles or causing injury to pedestrians.
Original — Remedy
Yakima will notify owners, and Yakima or a Yakima dealer will refund the purchase of the Q-Tower and Q-128 Clip system. There is no replacement system available for the 2012-2013 model year Ford Focus. The safety recall began on October 15, 2012. Only vehicles equipped with the vehicle rack system are affected. This recall is being conducted by Yakima, not Ford. Owners may contact Yakima at 1-888-925-4621.
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Other FORD Focus 2013 Recalls

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
4 recalls
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
3 recalls
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
2 recalls
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
1 recall

Other FORD Focus Years

2018
6 recalls
2017
9 recalls
2016
9 recalls
2015
8 recalls
2014
12 recalls
2012
8 recalls
2008
2 recalls
2007
2 recalls
2006
2 recalls
2005
5 recalls
2004
6 recalls
2003
7 recalls
2002
8 recalls
2001
14 recalls
2000
18 recalls

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