2012 Ford Focus steering problems
Owners reported steering problems in 928 complaints for the 2012 Ford Focus, 19% of the complaints on file. It is the 2nd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 928 19% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 78,000 miles 827 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 23 and 2
- Injuries and deaths
- 25 and 5
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When steering problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 62 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 55 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 120 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 195 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 177 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 109 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 64 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 24 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 13 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 3 |
| 200k+ miles | 5 |
What the data shows
Of the 827 steering complaints that report mileage, the median is about 78,000 miles, and 29% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 23 crashes, 2 fires, 25 injuries, 5 deaths.
What owners wrote
It was a fateful day on June 16th, 2020 when our lives took an unexpected turn. Engaged in a peaceful drive, cruising at a steady 60mph with the assistance of the trusty cruise control, we were abruptly jolted towards the left, instantly relinquishing any grasp of control we had over our vehicle causing us to loose control and wreck our car in a corn field. Reason for mechanical failure unknown
Power steering failure at 83,320 mi. It failed while starting the car. The power steering failure light/warning came on.
Other problems reported for the 2012 Ford Focus
- Drivetrain & axles 1,404 complaints
- Engine 501 complaints
- Electrical system 355 complaints
- Fuel system 340 complaints
- Body & structure 334 complaints
- Cruise control 166 complaints
- Latches & locks 134 complaints
- Wipers, windshield & visibility 70 complaints