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 has been in 4 times for transmission problems.tcm and pcm replaced and reprogrammed.car was bought 4/25/15 and was in shop 4/27/15 and 3 consecutive mondays after with engine lights and jerking..as of 01/01/17 my steering assist went out with no warning in a snow storm.almost wrecked..very disapointed.all probs while driving and in motion.steering assist went out in mid right hand turn and for abt a week wld…
ODI 10946287
Steering
Driving from home, made two turns with the steering somewhat "grabbing" both times, but after getting to maintain speed at about 50 mph it seems to be fine, until i went to make a small adjustment in direction, started getting a steering failure and the steering just stuck, so i turned hard to over correct (like you would in a car w/ no power steering) and suddenly it let loose, shooting to the other side of the…
ODI 10705451
Steering · Suspension · Wheels
I filled up my car with gas and then turned it back on to get a failure message that my eps power steering had failed. When i tried to turn the vehicle, it was very hard to turn corners or turn it at all. I tried driving it to the dealership and once there, i was notified that i would need to pay $1,500.00 to pay for an entire new eps system since they cannot replace just the steering module. I don't get how i pay…
ODI 10695340
Steering
Wife was driving the car from work and on the way home suddenly the car lost the power steering, warning light came on and a warning to service the vehicle display on the screen stating there was a problem with the steering assist system. She almost hit another car trying to get to the side of the road because it was very difficult to steer the vehicle, since she was close to the dealer where the vehicle was bought…
ODI 10672855
Steering
While parked, steering locked, making any steering impossible. After returning to normal operation, car while being driven at any speed, became difficult to steer. Steering felt as if there was a gear clash, wheel had to be held with force to drive straight. Without effort, vehicle wanted to veer either right or left. *tr
ODI 10671287
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford focus. While driving 45 mph, the steering wheel became difficult to turn. The contact had to apply force to the steering wheel in order to steer the vehicle. "steering assist fault" was displayed across the message board. The failure recurred on numerous occasions. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the electronic steering system needed to be replaced. The…
ODI 10888912
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford focus. The contact stated that the power steering assist failed without warning. The contact had to apply force to turn the steering wheel which had become extremely difficult to maneuver. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for further inspection, diagnosis and repair. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 38,000.
ODI 10663057
Power Train · Steering · Unknown Or Other
Soon after the purchase of my vehicle i began to experience problems with the transmission. In the early years of owning my car i took it into ford for the recall repairs which did nothing to solve the issue with my car. After about 3 or 4 failed attempts to have my car properly fixed i stopped taking it in. So for the last 5 years i've been driving my vehicle with this transmission issue. There are times where my…
ODI 11234681
Electrical System · Service Brakes · Steering
Tl* the contact rented a 2013 ford focus. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 35 mph, all the lights on the instrument panel illuminated along with the transmission and you are not in park warning lights. In addition, the brakes and power steering failed. The vehicle was towed to the rental company. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vin was unavailable. The approximate failure…
ODI 10645041
Steering
Warning light came on. "steering assist fault. Service required." complete loss of power steering. Very difficult to turn wheel to get off the road. Same problem occurred again 2 weeks later. *tr
ODI 10610226
Electrical System · Steering
The steering problems started nearly two months ago. At first it was a faint pull in the wheel... I incorrectly assumed it was a tire balance issue. Then three weeks ago, i noticed the "pull" was getting stronger, and seemed to coincide with the a/c fan or random light failing. Two weeks ago was the worst - i was on my way to the dealership and slowed down to stop at a light. My wheel was slightly to the right; and…
ODI 10606329
Engine · Power Train · Service Brakes · Steering
The vehicle will stall upon pressing the clutch in while in gear or neutral regardless of speed at random intervals. I'll notice that coming to a stop with the clutch in the car has a hard time finding an idle then ultimately dies. This mostly happens while the car has been running for awhile and the ac is on however it has happened with the ac off. This has happened multiple times including while down shifting into…
ODI 10588796
Engine · Service Brakes · Steering
[redacted] has stalled on the highway going 65+ mph multiple times, in addition to on -ramps and while coming to a stop, resulting in loss of power brakes and power steering. Multiple times has stalled without giving a check engine light, meaning the dealer wouldn't look at it despite being under warranty. Engine's idling speed is wildly erratic before and after stalling events. Have been incredibly lucky so far…
ODI 10605462
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford fusion. The contact stated while he drove 65 mph the steering warning light illuminated and the steering wheel became hard to turn. The vehicle was towed to a local dealer for diagnostic testing. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure and current mileage were 350.
ODI 10577840
Electrical System · Power Train · Steering
I was driving on the highway at midnight 2/8/2014 at about 75mph when my car started to become stiff in the steering and lost speed rapidly. I down shifted from 5th gear to 4th gear the car would not accelerate even with my foot pressed all the way down on the accelerator, i shifted down to 3rd because of the sudden loss of speed and still nothing the cars rpms would go higher but the speed would not change. This…
ODI 10563892
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford focus. The contact stated that while driving 35 mph after the accelerator pedal depressed, there was a loud noise that emitted from the driver side of the vehicle. The vehicle veered to the left and the steering wheel became difficult maneuver. The manufacturer was contacted and did not offer a remedy. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was unknown and the current…
ODI 10609574
Steering
When driving at highway speeds of about 65+ mph the steering wheel will have a notchy feel when you try and turn it from the center to correct direction, which results in a jolt* that over corrects causing you to have to correct again, where the issue comes into play once again. Doing so make it feel as if you have to constantly turn the wheel between the notch points in order to go in a straight line, which makes…
ODI 10621254
Engine · Power Train · Steering
In august 2013 after owning car short time took to dealer and service manager drove it with us and said many people think there is an issue with shuddering and delayed acceleration but it's just the high performance transmission.. Not to worry. The car continually got worse over time and we got a recall notice and took in in oct 2014. They replaced the clutch and seals. May 5 the car got really back on long drive…
ODI 10747235
Steering
Steering intermittently gets 'sticky' in center position at freeway speeds. The vehicle tracks reasonably well but as it drifts slightly in the lane it is normal to make small corrections. In every vehicle i have ever owned before this requires no effort or thought. In this one it takes concentration to avoid looking like i'm driving under the influence. In other words, it resists normal micro-corrections and tends…
ODI 10537002
Steering
I was on my way back home from chicago to ohio. About an hour into the trip my steering started getting stiff and hard to control. I had to hold on with both hand tightly. It felt like the steering was locking up. Like a click. If i moved it ever so slightly it stuck and i had to move it back quickly. What should have taken 6 1/2 hours took me 10 1/2. My young son and i were scared. It was sunday and i was in…
ODI 10533438
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford focus. The contact stated that there was an abnormal noise that continued for an extended period of time. The failure occurred ever since the vehicle was purchased. The dealer (reynolds motor co, 1900 avenue of the cities, east moline, il 61244, [redacted]) was unable to replicate and diagnose the failure. The vehicle was inspected and diagnosed by an independent mechanic who stated…
ODI 11020349
Steering · Suspension · Wheels
Steering and computer aided systems along with tires that were not disclosed to be used under 40 degrees caused loss of steering input and control which lead to hitting a curb and damaging suspension components as well as the drive-ability of the vehicle is worse that before. There are known issues with the steering on the [redacted] and after 6 months of going back and forth, ford cannot remedy the situation and…
Crash reported
ODI 10554958
Electrical System · Power Train · Steering
My car has had the steering fixed, the alternator replaced and the clutch fixed 5-6 times in 6 months. My transmission/clutch is still not repaired. Someone is going to die in this car and i can't afford to get rid of it so i am forced to put my life in danger every day. I have a lemon law attorney and ford will still do nothing. I paid $1095 for an automatic transmission and i do not have an automatic transmission.…
ODI 10618303
Steering
When driving at highway speeds (55-65 mph) for periods of time greater than 30 minutes, the steering begins to become jerky and sticky. The vehicle starts to wander as if the front wheels are out of alignment, making it necessary to make many very small steering corrections. This problem has occurred every time the vehicle has been on the highway under the said conditions. *tr
ODI 10520422
Steering
Vehicle wonders or drifts at highway speeds, seems like your always over correcting the steering wheel. Vehicle makes a zig zag motion on certain road surfaces like your caught in the wind behind a semi.vehicle alignment as of this date has been changed 4 times. *tr
ODI 10523435