5847 posts · Joined 2016. #17 · Feb 13, 2023. tyrope said: @SSgtjrobertson. I ended up just unplugging the battery management system for now (the pigtail that plugs into the negative battery cable). Charging is now consistently 14.5v and after a long drive it stays above 14v. This is not your father's daily driver. I was looking for a replacement hatchback for my beloved 2002 Honda Si (251,000mi). I had recently rented a 2015 Focus sedan and was surprisingly impressed Posted January 4, 2018. Ford installed the TPMS tyre deflation detection system as standard on Focus MK3 versions produced after approximately 03-2014. Earlier vehicles did have the optional DDS tyre defation detection system. TPMS based Focus MK3/MK3.5 versions do no longer support the DDS system. Pricing for Common 2014 Ford Focus ST Repairs & Services. Battery Replacement. Brake Repair. Oil Change. Spark Plug Replacement. Wheel Alignment. Check Engine Light. Coolant Flush. Fuel Filter A few days ago I started the car and the ABS and traction control light was on, along with this was no hill assist notification on the dash. I then tried to turn the car off and I pressed the button as its a push start and it didn't turn off. I held the button down and it then turned off, I drove it around the block then parked it, and turned Highway mileage is still okay at that speed (I averaged about 34 cruising at 80-85), but my Accord got 35 MPG cruising at 85, despite being a larger, heavier car with a bigger engine. That 6th gear was a godsend. Remember, both are 2013's with direct injection. To me, the Focus' number is just appalling in comparison. Fuel System. The fuel system on the 2013 Ford Focus has actually been recalled, because there is an excessive amount of vacuum in the gasoline storage which can cause the engine to stall while you are driving it. The stall would occur without warning, and would not let you restart the vehicle immediately. The 2013 Ford Focus has 3235 problems & defects reported by Focus owners. The worst complaints are transmission, accessories - interior, and steering problems. CarComplaints.com : Car 548 posts · Joined 2020. #2 · Mar 23, 2022. Not a lot to go off of, but I wouldn't expect timing chain issues unless there is an extreme amount of kilometres, a history of maintenance neglect or botched work from some kind of major service. I would probably go to another shop to get a second opinion if it was me. MtnMan. 2013 focus st key fob not working. So I just bought this 2013 Ford Focus st a few days ago and the past owner told me one of the key fobs is not working due to a dead battery. So like anyone else would do is go and buy a new battery for it. So I did and changed it and it’s still not working. And to add the other key fob works perfectly fine. 2q9KxLp.