2015 Ford Focus Steering Problems
- 48
- 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 48 stored complaint records:
- 2 indicate a crash
- 0 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- power steering · 31 records
- steering wheel · 23 records
- steering assist · 10 records
- failure mileage · 8 records
- steering rack · 7 records
- difficult turn · 6 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 30–60k mi | 17 |
| 60–100k mi | 17 |
| 1–30k mi | 10 |
| 150–400k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Steering
I went to the store just fine when i left the store it was almost impossible to turn the wheel and a alert came on the screen and said something about the power steering assist fail thankfully i was not far from home i had to use every muscle i had to steer it and make turns. I took it in for diagnosis i was quoted over $2200 and would still need and alignment and computer rest 😡 my car is stuck in the…
ODI 11154575
Fuel/Propulsion System · Power Train · Steering
On thursday evening, 11/22/2018, i was coming to a stop at a light on a city street (speed limit 35) when my car stalled without warning. Moving at most 25 mph when it occurred, the oil and battery lights came on as i slowed. I tried accelerating slightly to diagnose the issue, and nothing happened. I attempted to pull into the left turn lane (mostly out of traffic) but found my power steering was compromised. I…
ODI 11155252
Power Train · Steering
The power steering would sporadically fail while driving causing dangerous control issues. It finally failed completely. The transmission has been repaired twice for issues with slipping and continues to do so
ODI 11129575
Electronic Stability Control · Steering
I was making a right hand turn on a city street at approximately 20 miles per hour when the steering got very heavy, the abs and traction control lights illuminated, a message on the dash started that hill start assist was deactivated and the speedometer stopped working. When i pulled over, the car would not shut off when i pushed the start/stop button. The car is currently at the dealership undergoing diagnostic…
ODI 11119602
Steering
Driving into a recreational site, looking for parking with car in motion, power steering went out and i could not steer the car. I pulled over to side of road but trying to turn the steering wheel was like moving a ton of bricks. Turned car engine off and back on but steering was out. Steering gear had to be replaced by dealer. Ford has a history of recalls with this same problem. My vehicle make and model was not…
ODI 11119271
Steering
At just over 71,000 miles our 2015 ford focus se electrical steering rack failed and needed full replacement at an out of pocket cost of almost $1800. During a turn on a city street, the steering failed and make it almost impossible to turn the steering wheel, making this part an obvious safety issue. Had it gone out at the wrong time, a serious accident would have taken place. We have contacted ford and voiced our…
ODI 11130623
Power Train · Steering
2015 ford focus. Driving home, almost crashed head on due to loss of steering in my vehicle. Purchased new 3 miles in june 2015. Still trying to get service for recall on powertrain, always told parts are not available or service requests backed up. The vehicle is unsafe and can cause fatality on the road. My current mileage is 53,181 and in no way should the steering system fail. My car is in the shop at the dealer…
ODI 11112546
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2015 ford focus. Upon starting the vehicle, the steering wheel was locked and unable to be turned. The contact restarted the vehicle several times before the steering wheel was able to maneuver; however, the service steering indicator illuminated. The vehicle was towed to a local dealer (pompano ford lincoln, 2741 n federal hwy, pompano beach, fl 33064, [redacted]) where it was diagnosed that…
ODI 11092231
Steering
Taka recall. I took my car to ford to get a clutch and transmission defect fixed. When i got it back my car is making a scrapping sound like metal to metal when turning the steering wheel. I took it back 2 hrs later and was told its the gear assy steering. Part number 3504
ODI 11076616
Steering
The steering went out once before. I took it to a shop and they said it corrected itself. However i was driving down us1 south and the steering went it while i was driving at 55mph. This car isn't unsafe and needs to be recalled. This is twice the steering has failed while i was driving without warning.
ODI 11052912
Steering · Unknown Or Other
I was driving down a county road, traveling about 25 mph as i was about to make a turn, when my power steering completely fails. I nearly drove straight through a metal fence trying to make the turn to get off the road. Now when i turn my key forward my cars computer sends a message saying "steering loss, safely park vehicle" the issue i am referring to by checking "unknown/other" is a shuddering transmission.…
ODI 11048399
Steering
Power steering motor has gone out on the car and needs to be replaced according to the dealership, at a cost of $2000 to the consumers. The car is not driveable without the electronic power steering.
ODI 11031848
Steering
The power assist steering has completely gone to not functioning. The vehicle is extremely difficult to steer at speeds below 10-15 mph, or when turning the steering wheel when stationary.
ODI 11031564
Steering
The power steering assist has completely stopped functioning. The vehicle is extremely difficult to steer at speeds below about ten to fifteen mph, such as in parking lots and intersections of roads and while attempting to park at home or in public lots.
ODI 11031550
Seat Belts · Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2015 ford focus. While the vehicle was stationary, the rear middle seat belt would not latch when prompted. In addition, the power steering failed on more than occasion. Oxmoor ford in louisville, kentucky was made aware of the failure and stated that there was no recall on the vehicle. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 70,000.
ODI 11076362
Electrical System · Steering · Suspension
Fsa title: transmission control module extended warranty coverage field service action number: 14m02
ODI 11019483
Steering
The electronic power steering went out while driving. About 45000 miles on the car and it was out of warrenty. Now when you try to drive it jerks around. It could easily toss you into oncoming traffic or off the side of the road.
ODI 11115367
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2015 ford focus. While driving approximately 60 mph, the power steering malfunctioned and caused the steering wheel to become very difficult to turn. During the incident, the "steering assist malfunction" message displayed. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where the epas assembly was replaced and programmed. The failure was remedied. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure…
ODI 10968341
Body · Fuel/Propulsion System · Steering
I rented a vehicle from enterprise rent-a-car. I did not receive the vehicle i reserved and paid for. Three out of the four vehicles set aside for uber drivers were badly stained on the inside and not washed on the outside. The only vehicle option left for me to drive for uber was a 2015 ford focus, which was stained on the inside and not washed on the outside. I tried to ask for a refund and was told i had already…
ODI 10930325
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2015 ford focus. While driving 45 mph, the steering wheel seized and became very difficult to drive. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the steering gear needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 6,000.
ODI 10789900
Steering · Wheels
Tl* the contact owns a 2015 ford focus. While driving 26 mph, the steering wheel seized and the passenger side wheels made an abnormal noise. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was 216,000.
ODI 10763730
Steering
I rented this new 2015 focus sedan from hertz at miami intl airport to drive 280 miles home to ocala, fl. The entire way, the steering grabbed, slipped and had a difficult time staying in one lane, the steering pulled to the left and to the right in a jerky dangerous manner. We were literally scared to drive the focus but had to in order to get back home that night. I would never drive another focus 2015, and i am a…
ODI 10761975
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2015 ford focus. While driving at low speeds and making a right turn, the steering wheel would become very difficult to turn. The failure occurred on multiple occasions. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vin was not available. The failure mileage was 900.
ODI 10759996