2014 Ford Focus Steering Problems
- 135
- 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 135 stored complaint records:
- 9 indicate a crash
- 3 indicate injury
- 1 indicate fire
What owners report
- power steering · 84 records
- steering wheel · 52 records
- steering assist · 28 records
- notified failure · 15 records
- failure mileage · 14 records
- assist fault · 13 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 30–60k mi | 50 |
| 1–30k mi | 41 |
| 60–100k mi | 23 |
| 100–150k mi | 5 |
| 150–400k mi | 3 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Steering
After driving about 10 minutes, i thought i heard a grinding noise after stopping at a stoplight on a major four lane road in rush hour traffic. When i started turning left onto a windy two lane highway, i initially didn't hear a grinding noise, and then distinctly heard it as i completed the turn. The steering wheel became very loose, then suddenly extremely tight and very difficult to turn left or right on the…
ODI 10945503
Steering
Steering completely failed twice, once in traffic. This posed a significant safety risk to the general public and the vehicle. Failure caused significant contact with curb on roadside. Speed was app. 35 mph. Occurred on highway 100 in milwaukee county, wi. Second failure happened shortly after ford dealer reprogramed steering system due to intermittent steering failures. During this instance steering failed when car…
ODI 10944495
Steering
After going through a bump on a residential street at 30 mph the steering became very difficult to control the car. I was less than one mile from home and managed with great difficulty to make it to my home. Complete steering failure, there is no way to drive the car. Very glad it was me driving and not my daughter as this happened in a curve. The car has 43,000 miles on it. Over 600 complaints about this electronic…
ODI 10927103
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 ford focus. While driving at slow speeds, the steering wheel became difficult to turn. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the power steering failed. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 14v514000 (steering). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure…
ODI 10917635
Power Train · Steering
Following my low tire pressure indicator coming on, i noticed the power steering issue as i was pulling into a parking spot, and my steering wheel made a squeaking or whining sound. Later, while driving on a city street, as i began to make a turn, my steering wheel started hesitating, and making a gear stripping noise; the steering column locked up and when i tried to turn the wheel it made a loud squeaking sound.…
ODI 10916280
Air Bags · Power Train · Steering
2014 ford focus. Consumer writes in regards to airbag safety recall and transmission problems. *ld updated 05/1/2017*js
ODI 10969143
Steering · Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owned a 2014 ford focus. While driving 70 mph with the cruise control activated, the steering wheel vibrated when the cruise control was deactivated. The contact lost control of the vehicle and crashed into a guardrail. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was towed and deemed a total loss at the salvage yard. The police was notified but the contact was unaware if a report was…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10915353
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 ford focus. The contact stated that while driving around a curve at 25 mph, the steering wheel seized and there was an abnormal noise coming form the vehicle. The contact reduced speed to 10 mph due to being concerned for their safety. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the power steering gear box needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The…
ODI 10898233
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 ford focus. The contact stated that the vehicle experienced a loss of power steering. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor reapired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The contact referenced nhtsa campaign number: 14v284000 (steering); however the vin was not provided. The failure mileage was approximately 43,000.
ODI 10895895
Steering
Warning light came on stating "steering assist fault". . We lost all power steering while driving the car. We were able to get the car into a rest area off the highway. We had no power steering and it made it very difficult to operate the car. The steering gear needed to be replaced at 36,900 miles at a cost of $2,121.74. Ford customer service was no help at all to me. They were suppose to return calls within 4…
ODI 10913576
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 ford focus. While driving 60 mph, the vehicle began to vibrate severely. The contact pulled the vehicle to the side of the road to switch off and restart the vehicle, but noticed that the steering wheel required more force to maneuver. The failure occurred constantly. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vin was not included in nhtsa…
ODI 10882641
Power Train · Steering
Power steering failure and hesitation, shuddering in transmission. Reported on 6/17/16 for previous failure incident on 5/13/16. Dealer had repaired vehicle under warranty bur repairs failed to work . New incident that occurred on 6/14/16. Internet search indicated class action lawsuits have been filed against ford for both the steering problem and transmission problem, nhtsb appears to have already opened an…
ODI 10874875
Engine · Power Train · Steering
Bought a 2014 ford focus 1/17/16and 6 months after owning it, the vehicle shuddered when taking off at a green light, had lost power around corners. Got a recall notice june 2016 got a new clutch and transmission power train. January 2017 problem persisted brought it back to the dealer they said its over 60,000 warranty and have to pay cash for the transmission repair . Could not drive the car safely it would not…
ODI 11000472
Steering
Car reports steering assist fault, service required sometimes at startup, sometimes while in motion, resulting in loss of power steering. Restarting the car results in normal operation for a time, sometimes a day sometimes weeks. No obd2 code present.
ODI 10873529
Steering
Even after several repair attempts by ford when turning the steering cracks and pops loudly, it sounds like something is about to break. This vehicle also has had 4 clutch assemblies installed and has a creaking sound in the drivers side door that (according to the dealer) is because there is a bad weld in a "support" column located behind the front fender.
ODI 10871729
Power Train · Steering
On 5/13/16 power assisted steering failed. Vehicle very difficult to steer. Vehicle was towed to auto dealer. Also transmission shuddering, choking etc.no accident or damage occurred because of these at that time but elevated risk of an accident. Repairs for both made by dealer under warranty.
ODI 10874866
Electrical System · Engine · Steering
My vehicle has had numerous transmission problems, going into reverse while driving, shutting off while driving, etc. Recently, the power steering completely went out and reverted to manual steering. Today, while driving it for a while, i noticed a burning smell and pulled over. Under the hood, the fuse box had caught fire, but was blown out by the wind when i opened the hood. 20,500 miles.
Fire reported
ODI 10853592
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 ford focus. The contact stated that while getting the vehicle serviced, the technician informed that the steering gear failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The vin was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 14v514000 (steering). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 52,617.
ODI 10852735
Power Train · Steering
While turning at a light, my steering went out and caused me to veer into oncoming traffic in the opposing lane. It now takes great effort and muscle to make and turns in the vehicle. I have had the vehicle in the shop numerous times due to a faulty transmission. Now when i turn on the vehicle, the instrument panel displays that there is an urgent transmission fault, then it will flash that there is an urgent…
ODI 10850296
Engine · Steering · Vehicle Speed Control
The vehicle a 2014 ford focus s model was moving at a high rate of speed going down the highway when it stalled out due to the wiring splices going bad causing the vehicle to stall out and stop without warning
ODI 10849781
Steering
Yesterday i stopped in a parking lot when all of a sudden my steering seemed to go out as if my engine had stalled (didn't). It resumed normal operation until today when i entered a roundabout when the steering started to lose the power feature if only for a few moments. I consulted a ford dealer and saw no recalls on this problem. I am having the car checked on 3/14/16 for my transmission shudder and will attempt…
ODI 10846171
Steering · Suspension
Heard noise in steering and tires took car to be checked out was nothing wrong that is how it sounds and drives. This was 2 months after getting the car. In march 2016 turning a curve car steering got hard and locked up hit curve busted axlle and steering component. Replaced axle thought that was all. Then had car taken to ford i was then informed of $3000.00 in damages and labor to fix it. I did not proceed to…
ODI 10873767
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 ford focus. The contact stated that while driving at 35 mph, the steering wheel seized. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, who diagnosed that the power steering sensor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 46,000. The vin was unavailable.
ODI 10839865
Steering
Owned car 6 months and love it, especially the handling, until: at about 8500 miles, i started the car (on a sunday morning-why i didn't call the dealership right away) put it in gear, pulled forward in my driveway and the steering wheel would not turn at all. I backed up and pulled forward again, and still zero steering wheel turn was possible. I turned the car off, pulled the key out, put the key in and started it…
ODI 10818060
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 ford focus. While driving at 10 mph and attempting to make a left turn, the vehicle independently veered to the right. The contact stated that the steering wheel would not go back into the direction in which it was being turned. The contact then stated that the vehicle hit a curb and subsequently stalled without warning. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic for diagnostic…
ODI 10794844