Safety Recall NHTSA · 13V523000 Reported October 30, 2013

Sudden loss of motive power

Ford Motor Company · Power Train · 2,456 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
13V523000
Manufacturer Campaign
13S09
Manufacturer
Component
Power Train
Vehicles Affected
2,456
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
October 30, 2013
Completion Rate
83.57

Defect Summary

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.

Safety Consequence

An unexpected loss of power while driving increases the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the power control module, free of charge. the recall beganon november 22, 2013. ford's recall campaign number is 13s09. owners may contact ford motor company customer relationship center at 1-866-436-7332.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Ford Motor Company dealer and reference recall ID 13V523000 or campaign 13S09.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 13V523000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 13V523000?

NHTSA recall 13V523000 was issued by Ford Motor Company on October 30, 2013. It addresses: Sudden loss of motive power. The recall affects approximately 2,456 vehicles, with the defect involving the Power Train component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Ford Motor Company dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 13V523000 or the manufacturer campaign number 13S09. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.