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
Drove out of state for a wedding, parked car at a rest stop to use the bathroom came back out started the car to find a warning light "steering assist fault" amber colored [i] appeared on the dash and unable to turn the steering wheel. My husband took the drivers seat to drive to the next exit where our hotel is to manually fight to turn the wheel. Had to be towed home almost 100 miles, ford should own up to this…
ODI 10876745
Electrical System · Power Train · Steering
Vehicle was parked. I went to turn on the car, and the steering wheel was locked and would not turn at all. Had the car towed to the dealership. The service manager says the electric steering rack and pinion has failed and has to be replaced at a cost of 1,497.00. In addition, the car has also had numerous repairs to the transmission system. The car has had problems with the transmission since the very first day of…
ODI 10873988
Steering
While driving on a main road my steering wheel suddenly became very tight and felt as if it locked up. I was unable to turn the wheel and then the light went on saying power steering failure. The car because extreamly difficult to control and no longer safe to drive. When i would try to turn the wheel i would hear almost like a grinding sound and the wheel would feel like it was almost pushing back against me…
ODI 10873321
Steering
I was driving on the interstate, and had noticed my steering wheel was kind of tight, and making little adjustments didn't feel normal. I was traveling at 70 mph, and the car couldn't make a small curve, i had to swerve into the next lane, almost hit the concrete wall. My warning light came on steering assist fault service immediately . I pulled off the interstate as i did there was a horrible gridding sound at any…
ODI 10872062
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford focus. While driving 35 mph, the power steering seized and the contact lost control of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the power steering failed. The vehicle was repair, but the failure recurred. The dealer confirmed the power steering failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vin was…
ODI 10882129
Steering
Steering rack needed to be replaced. Caused sticking steering and a dry grounding sound. Problem occured while driving. Mechanic said it could seize up the steering.
ODI 10870329
Power Train · Steering
My 2013 ford focus has 60k miles or less and the rack and pinion went out while i was driving and other than that i got the car at 36k miles and has had it in the shop twice because of shuttering in between gears which is scary sometimes. Needless to say the software was updated twice and clutch was replaced and it still shutters.
ODI 10860838
Steering
I was driving and the steering got hard, so i kept driving it to work. It said something about steering fault. I stepped into a place to get coffee, and then turned my car on and the screen said power loss. I cannot believe this is happening with 60k on it... Its only a 2013..
ODI 10825248
Steering
While driving the steering stops working, unable to turn right or left. I was turning right at a corner and steering completely stopped working. Traffic stopped because of this and this could've caused an accident.
ODI 10824756
Steering
Electronic power steering assist failure. Electronic power steering failed while vehicle was in motion on city streets while turning.
ODI 10823656
Electrical System · Steering
Newly purchased 2013 ford focus se.1. Initial incident at 23000 miles showing error code on dashboard display with subsequent vehicle stalling (car shutting off). Issue similar to alternator or battery failure. 2. Now-persistent dashboard alarm light with message: steering assist fault, service required. Ford district management informed-no assistance available for repair or buyback or recall. Repair estimate couple…
ODI 10947949
Power Train · Steering
Letter from senator burr on behalf of constituent re 2013 ford focus issues. *smd the consumer stated while driving on the freeway at 65 mph, he noticed dead spots in the steering function, the vehicle seemed to drift in a direction and while trying to correct it, nothing happened right away. Then it would catch. The consumer also stated after driving the vehicle for a month, it was apparent there was a problem with…
ODI 10806934
Steering
Driving home on the 15 october 2015 and the power assist feature failed. Had to have the vehicle towed home. Appears to be a common or know safety issue.unsafe due to highway driving - speed and potential merging issues!
ODI 10785004
Power Train · Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford focus. The contact stated that the vehicle shuttered while attempting to accelerate from a complete stop. The vehicle was previously serviced per a manufacturer's customer satisfaction campaign; however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that the shuttering on the clutch of the vehicle occurred intermittently. The contact also stated that the…
ODI 10915645
Electrical System · Power Train · Steering
Stopped in stop-and-go traffic on a major highway, when i attempted to accelerate again the vehicle flashed a warning which said "hill start assist not available" and the engine died completely. I lost all power to the wheels and lost power steering, was able to coast to the shoulder, where the car would not start. All warning lights appeared to come on, including seatbelt, check engine, traction control, etc. The…
Crash reported
ODI 10761176
Steering
My 16 year old daughters car. She called me to tell me the steering control would no longer work and could barely control the direction of the car. This occurred while the car was in operation and being driven down a highway i advised her to pull over and give me her location. When i got the car, i verified that steering was extremely difficult. I checked the tilt and telescoping steering and had no effect. I then…
ODI 10762369
Steering
My 16 year old daughters car. She called me to tell me the steering control would no longer work and could barely control the direction of the car. This occurred while the car was in operation and being driven down a highway i advised her to pull over and give me her location. When i got the car, i verified that steering was extremely difficult. I checked the tilt and telescoping steering and had no effect. I then…
ODI 10762359
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford focus. While reversing at a low speed, the steering wheel seized. The failure recurred on numerous occasions. The vehicle was taken to a dealer who was unable to diagnose or repair the vehicle. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.
ODI 10763449
Steering
I was driving and out of no where the information light came on notify me that the steering assist fault light and the steering wheel wouldn't turn
ODI 10782858
Electrical System · Steering
As i was driving home with my daughter i had turned a corner going a low speed like 10mph and the steer assist fault warning light came on and my steering wheel locked up as i was turning and i had to force my car straight. I moved off to the side and i was so scared.my daughter who is autistic also said mommy i'm scared. I had no idea if it was safe to try and get home or if i should sit there.i am so frustrated…
ODI 10732874
Steering
While driving home from work, i felt the steering wheel became tight, then a slight drift to the left. When i tried to bring it back to the center the steering wheel would not move to the right. I noticed if i turn it to the left a little, which could take me left of center of the road, i was able to turn the wheel to the right and bring the car right and back to center of my lane. This worsen as i got close to home…
ODI 10732752
Steering
I was driving on a side street at about 15 mph when i noticed it became difficult to steer the car. The steering assist warning light came on. It was now difficult to make turns. It felt like manual steering from the 1960's. There was no warning; it just happened. I took the ford focus to my mechanic. He plugged the car into the computer for a diagnostic report. He found nothing wrong with it. He loosened the…
ODI 10724841
Steering
The steering seemed very difficult then a message on the message board said steering fault turn engine off.i had it towed to a ford garage who said the electronic power assist steering needed to be replaced
ODI 10717206
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford focus. While driving approximately 70 mph, there was a warning alarm and the power steering default critical light illuminated. The steering wheel became difficult to turn. The vehicle was driven to the contact's residence. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, where the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure…
ODI 10714596
Steering
We have an intermittent problem with the electrical power steering on the car. Sometimes we start it and we get an error message "electrical power steering malfunction". When we turn off the car and restart the problem clears itself. Lately it has added a new dimension that causes concern. While driving the electrical steering goes out with the same warning. We need to move to shoulder. Put in park and turn off car…
ODI 10722259