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2013 Ford Focus air bags problems

26 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the air bags on the 2013 Ford Focus1% of all complaints for this model year.

26
Air Bags complaints
1%
share of all complaints
66,000 mi
median reported incident mileage
18 / 0
crash / fire reports

What owners report

  • The contact owns a 2013 Ford Focus. The contact stated that when the vehicle was started, the air bag warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic however, the vehicle was not able to be diagnosed when connected to the diagnostic machine. The vehicle was not repaired…

    filed Apr 12, 2024

  • The contact owned a 2013 Ford Focus. The contact stated while driving 30 mph, she lost control of the vehicle, causing it to roll over twice and ended up in a ditch. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact stated the front driver's side and the front passenger dashboard air…

    filed Apr 10, 2023

Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.

Air Bags problems in other Focus years

YearReportsShare
2018 Focus91%
2017 Focus152%
2016 Focus151%
2015 Focus182%
2014 Focus321%
2012 Focus551%
2011 Focus65%
2010 Focus124%
2009 Focus2210%
2008 Focus2610%
2007 Focus11830%
2006 Focus3919%
Focus air bags problems by year →

Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.