2013 Ford Focus Steering Problems
- 205
- 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 205 stored complaint records:
- 6 indicate a crash
- 0 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- power steering · 85 records
- steering wheel · 56 records
- steering assist · 45 records
- assist fault · 21 records
- failure mileage · 18 records
- indicator illuminated · 13 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 87 |
| 30–60k mi | 46 |
| 1–30k mi | 31 |
| 100–150k mi | 26 |
| 150–400k mi | 3 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Steering · Unknown Or Other
The check engine light came on and my car starts jerking and skidding and slowing down. I was scared and didn't know what to do because i had my daughter in the car. I called my technician and he said that a code came up on my car p087a. He said that the code has to do with the transmission, as the fault is a common fault with this type of transmission that ford started using in 2001. I'm trying to see if this…
ODI 11100692
Steering
My 2013 ford focus steering wheel has been locking up. I was driving 75 on a highway and my wheel locked up. I lost control of the car, spinning several times before landing in a ditch with my 7 year old in the backseat. We were not hurt thankfully, but it has caused some emotional trauma for my son who had to receive counseling. My car was checked by professionals through ford collision cener. I had to get new…
Crash reported
ODI 11150360
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford focus. While driving 40 mph, the power steering completely failed and the power steering warning indicator illuminated. The contact pulled over, restarted the vehicle, and was able to drive home. The contact previously called j.c. Lewis ford ([redacted], savannah, ga 31406, [redacted]) because the failure initially bean when the vehicle was started. Upon restarting the vehicle, it…
ODI 11240564
Steering
Ford focus 2013 steering assist fault. As i was driving my power steering stopped working. I was very rattled as the car suddenly jerked to the right and i could not steer it back to normal. I had to shut the car off and back on to make it work again. Now whenever i turn my car on it comes up with a warning that states steering assist fault. Also my power steering is not working anymore. I could have been seriously…
ODI 11100776
Steering
During a right turn, lost power steering. Dash warning citing electronic power steering assist failure. Almost struck car at cross street waiting at light. This is a known problem with recall on previous model years and other models of the same year. Per ford dealer, requires replacement at $1952 cost because not covered under recall.
ODI 11092431
Steering
Electronic steering assist went out on ford focus making it almost impossible to drive. My focus is a 2013 with only 15000 miles and only used for 20 miles transportation a day 5 days a week. Initially was moving and was able to pull into a parking space. It hasn't worked since.
ODI 11097811
Steering
Steering power assist fault message will come up and steering will become very hard. Happened while backing from my driveway and turning steering wheel fully to the right or to the left. Diagnosis is calling for a replacement of the steering rack with about $2500 fee. Upon request, ford decided to not provide any financial help.
ODI 11089831
Steering
When i started my car the steering wheel was hard to turn. I got a warning on the dash that said steering assist fault. This is crazy! The car only has 63000 miles on it. Please have ford include these focus cars in the safety recall also. This failure while driving could kill people.
ODI 11082507
Steering
Electronic steering system went out, ford recalled other models, like fusion for the same problem, but not the focus. This is a safety issue because once system fails, car is undriveable, and can crash if it fails while driver is on the road. It happened to me while i was pulling out from my driveway. Went to dealership and was told about recall for another models, due to the same problem, but since focus didn't get…
ODI 11083770
Steering
My ford focus st 2013 suddenly failed and showed the message "steering assist fault service required". Steering wheel got very heavy and not possible to drive the car to the dealer. There were not previous warnings, a noise or feeling of it was not working correctly, it just happened from night to morning when parked in my garage. I m located in mexico but this info may help and i m willing to help.
ODI 11081412
Electrical System · Service Brakes · Steering
I've had the clutch and transmission control module replaced twice. The car still doesn't drive properly. My car locks, auxiliary, ac nobs need tweaking to work. The brake lights constantly go out. When i'm on an incline the brake alert comes on. And now there is a power steering issue. The steering wheel is completely locked up and i'm unable to drive the vehicle.
ODI 11078324
Steering
Electric power steering recall. The electric power steering just randomly went out on my focus. Drove to the bus stop and it was working fine. Got in it to go to work and the steeri g wheel wouldn't budge. Took it to the dealership and the entire electric powering has to be replaced. $1600!!! There was no warning or anything. I have done research and read that people are driving down the highway and their electric…
ODI 11088775
Electronic Stability Control · Steering
Takata recall- i'm having a problem with my steering. One afternoon i started to car and noticed that my steering wheel was stuck. After a while i turned the car off and let it sit then started it again and the problem was gone. The next day i attempted to drive the car and couldn't because the steering wheel was hard to turn. The ford dealership is telling me to pay an excessive amount of money for the issue. I…
ODI 11076932
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford focus. While driving various speeds, the steering wheel seized and the steering fault warning indicator illuminated. Jim charlon ford, inc (269 south china lake blvd, ridgecrest, ca) was contacted, but the vehicle was not diagnosed since the vin was not included in a recall and because of the diagnostic fee. The manufacturer was called, but the contact was not able to speak with a…
ODI 11112418
Electrical System · Steering
Driving down the road at 35 when a steering failure warning popped up on the screen we drove a short distance to a gas station by then the power steering was completely gone. We did leave the gas station just trying to limp it home not far out of the gas station the steering completely locks up. Had it towed to the closest ford dealer. $1900 to have the steering module replaced. I had just had the car in a month ago…
ODI 11072765
Steering
Steering quit completely. Very very difficult to steer while driving 35 mph. Almost hit a telephone pole.
ODI 11071571
Power Train · Steering
(1) google ford transmission settlement. Incredibly dangerous problem with design. That's the biggest problem and although i took it in to the dealer and they "fixed" it i have no faith. (2) i had to have it towed to a dealer this morning for electronic power assist failure. Lost steering while driving. Googled that and found out about the massive problems with this issue. Contacted ford and they said vin doesn't…
ODI 11057267
Steering
Received a "steering assistance fault" warning light on the dash display after starting the vehicle which resulted in not being able to turn the steering wheel without extreme effort.. After turning off the car, it reset and began functioning. Approximately a week later it happened once more after starting the car, and once again it reset and was drivable. This is a very serious condition and possibly deadly if not…
ODI 11055007
Steering
While pulling out of my garage i received a "steering assist fault" notification on my dashboard. I had to miss another day of work for this issue. I say another because i have had my vehicle in the shop over 20 times for others issues on top of this. I purchased my focus in 2013 brand new and 4 years later my steering gear needs to be replaced? Since i'm at 70,000 miles i'm well past any coverage and they want me…
ODI 11055298
Steering
While driving vehicle steering wheel locked and 'assisted steering failure' notice came up on dashboard
ODI 11052535
Steering
Upon backing out of my driveway, i attempted to turn my steering wheel to direct my vehicle in the direction of traffic. The steering wheel would not easily turn, and a grinding noise could be heard inside and outside of the vehicle. As i pulled forward the steering would stick, resisting changes in direction, then breaking loose on overcorrecting.
ODI 11046882
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford focus. While driving 25 mph, the steering wheel seized. The contact turned the ignition off and back on, and was able to drive. The dealer (crown ford, [redacted], redding, ca 96001) diagnosed that the power steering module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and did not assist. The approximate failure mileage was 55,000.
ODI 11054465
Steering
Power steering assist failed and service is required warning light came on during start up. Turning wheel was very difficult. Vehicle currently has 52,749 miles
ODI 11044729
Steering
My son was driving our 2013 ford focus on a city street and the power steering went out. Thank goodness he or no one else was not injured and was able to maneuver the car home. Turns out the power steering module went out. This seems to be an occurring problem in prior year models and had recalls on them. However, the 2013 model did not have a recall and we had to shell out over $1700 for repairs out of our own…
ODI 11052077
Steering
Warning that power steering assist has failed and service is required. Couldn't turn the steering wheel. Happened when starting the car. Turned car off and back on. No message and steering was working. I managed to drive home but now afraid to drive it.
ODI 11043368