2017 Ford Focus Steering Problems
- 3
- 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.
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 1 |
| 1–30k mi | 1 |
| 30–60k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2017 ford focus. While driving approximately 60 mph, the steering seized without warning. The contact stated that it was difficult to maneuver the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the steering rack needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The dealer and manufacturer were not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 35,000.
ODI 11232191
Steering
The 2017 ford focus s with under 26,000 miles has a steering issue. The steering wheel gets stuck and is hard to steer, won't return to neutral position without being forced back, and is unstable at mid and high speeds. There is a sound that is starting to present itself, similar to a roofer hammering nails, that comes from the passenger side front wheel at lower speeds. First noticed the problem suddenly when…
ODI 11173456
Steering
Steering failed and locked up while driving, almost causing an accident. The vehicle was in motion at 35mph on a town main street, during a slight left turn. When the steering did turn very little is was just a jerk, with it locking back up, leading into oncoming traffic and being unable to correct the car back into its lane. With all of an.individuals strength and at 2mph, the car was able to be driven into a close…
ODI 11163585