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.
Power Train · Steering
Car started shifting funny so i took it to the ford dealer they said something electronic on the transmission needed changed so they did something did not charge me for anything but it's still shifts differently they said it had to get used to the way i was driving one month later my steering unit went out i took it to the ford dealer they put it on the machine the the person i talk to on the phone said it needed a…
ODI 11075046
Steering
Power steering assist failure indicated on instrument panel and full loss of any steering assist. Steering requires/required lots of muscle to maintain any form of active driver intended steering changes. Resulted in no injury, but very frightening occurrence at highway speeds. Will take vehicle to dealer in the morning, vehicle mileage is 90k. A quick internet search shows this is a common problem for 2013 ford…
ODI 11035990
Steering
Backing out of driveway, steering became very difficult, the power steering default light came on. This has happened twice in the past. My car has 80,000 miles on it. I am more than ticked off because this is not the only problem i have had with this car. Last year it was my transmission computer that went out. There was a recall and it was repaired, but i am still having problems with the transmission performance.…
ODI 11035172
Steering
Power steering assist failure indicated on instrument panel and full loss of any steering assist. Steering requires/required lots of muscle to maintain any form of active driver intended steering changes. It may fail at highway speeds of 70 or on vehicle startup. Fortunately, we were able to maintain control of the vehicle and find a safe place to stop and fortunately reset the power assist without anyone being…
ODI 11031711
Steering
I drove my car to pick my grandson up came parked car went to get back in it to leave steering assist failure flashed on and i had a hard time steering it at the ford dealership said the steering is all messed up and it's going to cost over 2000 to fix.ive had this car for 4 months and this makes the second time it's been in the garage. First time the key fell apart. Now the steering is gone.
ODI 11032137
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford focus. While driving 25 mph to the dealer for an oil change, the power steering failed and went into manual mode. The power steering failure warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer (causeway ford lincoln, 375 nj-72, manahawkin, nj, 08050) where it was diagnosed that the power steering rack failed and needed to be replaced. Due to the cost, the vehicle…
ODI 11030521
Steering
The power steering locked up while moving and will not turn at all.. This is very dangerous as it is locked in a straight forward position.. City street going thru light
ODI 11029923
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford focus. While the vehicle was parked, the steering wheel became inoperable and the power steering assist indicator illuminated. The vehicle was towed to bolton ford (1500 e college street, lake charles, la 70607) where it was diagnosed that the steering gear failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure…
ODI 11029891
Steering
Power steering failed while driving on the highway. Very difficult to steer vehicle. Took to dealership and they reported failed epas. Appears to be a common problem with ford vehicles and has been recalled on certain models, but not the ford focus.
ODI 11022761
Steering
Couple weeks ago i got into my car to come to work and i could not turn the wheel. So i looked down and i saw "steering assist fault - service requested". Until this day my fiance and i have adjusted our schedules temporarily so that he can drive me to work. I don't have the strength to even turn the wheel.
ODI 11032728
Steering
My steering wheel locked up while i was driving on a main road with me and my 7 year old in the car. I was guided to the side by the police and had to have vehicle towed to dealer. The dealer informed me that the rack and pinion has failed and i will have to pay $1800 for repairs. After researching, ive found that this is a common problem with this vehicle. *js
ODI 11020023
Steering
Power steering assist failure - the steering wheel became stiff making the car very difficult to steer. This is a known problem across many different ford models, and they have recalled certain models due to this issue, however they have not issued a recall for 2013 ford focus. A quick internet search shows this is a common problem for 2013 ford focus, so why no recall?
ODI 11013677
Steering
I received a "steering assist fault" while turning on my car (it was parked at the time) steering assist fault. The milage is 64k and the rest of the car is in good shape. However, without warning nor foreseeable cause to this issue. When the warning light came on, i had little control over the steering. Upon research there are already various complaints with the same vehicle all of which has happened either the car…
ODI 11005115
Engine · Steering · Unknown Or Other
Transmission stop working in middle of busy intersection during rush hour. I was turning left, car was stationary waiting for traffic to pass. Thankful i think it quit in neutral although dashboard was black & gear shift would not lock into any gear; could be pushed into corner business parking lot. It was fixed but never completely better nor did i feel completely safe. I had 2 clutch replacements, which were also…
ODI 11242358
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford focus. While driving approximately 65 mph, the steering wheel seized and the power steering warning indicator illuminated. The contact coasted the vehicle to the side of the road, turned the vehicle off, waited a few minutes, and was able to resume driving. The failure recurred numerous times. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The…
ODI 11023978
Steering
Electric steering rack malfunctions, failing to come on, and displays 'steering fault' on the information display. Lately it fails to turn on every time i start the vehicle, only working after i turn the car off and on again. I have had this problem for over a year, but until recently it was infrequent. I am now concerned i will be stranded or that it will fail while driving, potentially causing serious injury.
ODI 11157083
Steering
My electronic power steering is beginning to make noise. It will eventually fail and cause loss of power steering. The dealership said it was the power steering module. To fix it, they would have to replace the entire rack and pinion at considerable cost. I noticed that ford recalled more expensive models for the power steering. Why won't they recall my car?
ODI 11002693
Steering
Complete and unexpected loss of power steering (error message: power steering fault). Extremely hard to turn wheel. Vehicle had to be towed for repair. Less than 30,000 miles.
ODI 10967275
Steering
My teenage son was operating the vehicle at relatively low speed (below 20mph) in stop and go traffic in a busy city shopping area, the steering suddenly locked and was very difficult to maneuver left or right. He was able to pull the car off the road into a parking lot with tremendous effort. When trying to turn the wheel left or right the car seemed to lock or grab at the wheel and made an awful screeching sound.…
ODI 10967309
Steering
Steering rack and pinion control module is prone to failing and when this does fail the car cannot turn and this is a huge hazard to the driver and everyone on the road.
ODI 10968762
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford focus. While driving approximately 60 mph, the power steering failed and the vehicle became difficult to steer. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the power steering failed and the steering rack needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and opened a case. The approximate failure mileage was…
ODI 10960385
Steering
I purchased a ford focus in 2013 and currently have 28,300 miles on this vehicle. This car has been well maintained and is driven solely by me. However, recently i had a major mechanical problem that could very easily be fatal for any driver. The power steering completely failed and locked up the steering while i was driving. Luckily for me i was within 10 feet of my driveway going about three miles per hour. I had…
ODI 10969234
Steering · Visibility/Wiper
Power steering will go out. Have to turn car off and on to correct the problem. This often happens while driving. The windshield wipers will turn on without the switch being turned on. They will still run even when the car is turned off and the key is out of the ignition. They will not turn on at other times, especially when needed.
ODI 10957553
Steering
Driving down the road approaching a traffic signal when the steering wheel froze and would not move either left or right. Fortunately i was stopped for the signal. I had to think about what i was going to do about holding up traffic. Finally i turned the ignition off. I waited approx 10 to 15 seconds. I attempted to start the car and when i started i was able to move the steering wheel. I then proceeded directly to…
ODI 10959996
Electrical System · Service Brakes · Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford focus. While driving low speeds, the steering wheel seized and the brake system warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was able to be restarted and operated correctly. The failure occurred several times. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the electric steering motor burned out and needed replacement. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not…
ODI 10957297