2010 Ford Focus Steering Problems
- 11
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.
Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.
Among these 11 stored complaint records:
- 2 indicate a crash
- 3 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- steering wheel · 8 records
- power steering · 5 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 30–60k mi | 4 |
| 60–100k mi | 3 |
| 1–30k mi | 2 |
| 100–150k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Steering
My daughter was driving 35-40 mph, and attempted to make a right-hand turn on a county road. The steering wheel either locked, or the power steering failed, making it impossible to negotiate the turn. She ran off the left side of the road and hit a light pole straight on, causing her minor injuries, but totaling the car.
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10915082
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 ford focus. While driving approximately 70 mph on a highway, the steering wheel failed and the check steering warning light illuminated. The contact exited the highway and drove to an independent mechanic. The technician was unable to diagnose the source of the failure. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer who stated that the vehicle was not included in a recall. The failure mileage…
ODI 10761040
Steering
The power steering goes out and i can not control the vehicle. *tr
ODI 10693130
Power Train · Steering · Vehicle Speed Control
When i drive my car it jerks when i drive a certain mph.. I was on the free way and it felt like i wasn't going to be able to stop or didn't no if my car would stop... My power steering is not working when i turn a corner it makes a grinding noise and when i found out what the problem which was my power steering pump i got it fixed an now the power steering leaks out an still makes the noise.. I feel really unsafe…
1 injury
ODI 10689865
Equipment Adaptive/Mobility · Steering
2/21/14 to whom it may concern, my name is [xxx]and i would like to raise an awareness to an issue that is reoccurring without any permanent solution. I set out in this endeavor to get a car in 2009 and needless to say the rocky road that had lead to this point in time has been rough. The car in question is the 2010 ford focus that i was told, at the time, would be a suitable vehicle to fit the required…
ODI 10565315
Engine · Service Brakes · Steering
My son was driving in the car pool lane when the car came to an abrupt stand still. It turns out the compressor failed and threw its parts all over the engine compartment damaging parts of the engine. When the engine failed, he lost braking and steering abilities. Compressors do not last forever. However, when a compressor quits working that should be the extent of the failure. This compressor failed and basically…
ODI 10567017
Steering
This car was just purchased. Parked car in driveway and the next morning my wife could not start the car. I called seller and he said to 'wiggle" steering wheel and car would start.wife could not accomplish this feat. I tried and with much force got the wheel to move and then car started. Problem seems to be in steering wheel. This seems to be a real poor design. I am taking the car to : locksmith and then ford…
ODI 10488948
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 ford focus. While driving approximately 5 mph, the contact noticed a clunking sound coming from the front end of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The technician advised that all four tires would have to be replaced. After the replacement of the tires the failure continued. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer. The technician then advised that…
ODI 10484511
Steering · Tires · Traction Control System · Wheels
Mom and i was driving a rental. 2010 ford focus. Earlier that day she was driving the car an complained it was wobbling when the steering wheel still. For me, at first when i was driving i thought it was the wind making the car wobble, but as i was driving down the highway and notice my back right tire rotation was very unusual (it just didn't feel right) so i slow down to feel the same reaction. When i did my car…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10368728
Electrical System · Seat Belts · Steering
Purchased vehicle october 2010, driver side seat belt unbuckles and key sticks in ignition and steering wheel locks.
ODI 10387228
Steering
Driving with my family in my new ford focus 2010 and the steering wheel lock is like a stone, i could not turn either to the right or left. In the instrument panel appeared "assisted steering failure". Fortunately for my passage by a quiet road and i stop. Turn off and restart it and the failure disappeared, but listen to hum turn the steering wheel. Take it to ford dealer and only reset the computer to delete the…
ODI 10335739