2013 Ford Focus steering problems
Owners reported steering problems in 274 complaints for the 2013 Ford Focus, 9% of the complaints on file.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 274 9% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 74,000 miles 237 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 7 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 1 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When steering problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 28 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 15 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 36 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 49 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 55 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 29 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 15 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 5 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 4 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 1 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 237 steering complaints that report mileage, the median is about 74,000 miles, and 33% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 7 crashes, 1 injury.
What owners wrote
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford focus. The contact stated that while driving 35 MPH, the front tie rod failed and caused the contact to lose control of the vehicle. The contact crashed into a parked vehicle and the front passenger's front wheel separated from the contact's vehicle, causing the front end of the frame to drop to the ground. The contact suffered injuries to the back and a police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to the dealer but a diagnostic was not performed. The vehicle was not repaired.
While attempting to turn right on two occasions today my wife's 2013 ford focus had no power steering. I have read many complaints about this issue and am very curious as to why ford has not done anything about it? Will somebody have to crash and die for the motor company to accept responsibility? There have been several problems with this vehicle since we bought it and the fact that we purchased it practically brand new it is concerning to have so much go wrong.
Other problems reported for the 2013 Ford Focus
- Drivetrain & axles 1,076 complaints
- Engine 357 complaints
- Electrical system 277 complaints
- Fuel system 264 complaints
- Cruise control 112 complaints
- Body & structure 86 complaints
- Latches & locks 54 complaints
- Stability control 36 complaints