2014 Ford Focus steering problems
Owners reported steering problems in 223 complaints for the 2014 Ford Focus, 6% of the complaints on file.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 223 6% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 52,000 miles 182 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 12 and 1
- Injuries and deaths
- 6 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When steering problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 38 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 24 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 45 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 25 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 25 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 6 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 6 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 6 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 6 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 1 |
What the data shows
Of the 182 steering complaints that report mileage, the median is about 52,000 miles, and 59% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 12 crashes, 1 fire, 6 injuries.
What owners wrote
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 filed. The contact was taken to the hospital by ambulance for observation of chest pains.
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 testing; however, the details of the diagnosis could not be provided.
Other problems reported for the 2014 Ford Focus
- Drivetrain & axles 1,540 complaints
- Engine 448 complaints
- Fuel system 354 complaints
- Electrical system 247 complaints
- Cruise control 164 complaints
- Body & structure 63 complaints
- Transmission 49 complaints
- Latches & locks 48 complaints