2018 Ford Focus steering problems
Owners reported steering problems in 30 complaints for the 2018 Ford Focus, 3% of the complaints on file.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 30 3% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 48,000 miles 13 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 3 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 | 1 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 4 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 7 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 1 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 0 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 0 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 0 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 0 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 13 steering complaints that report mileage, the median is about 48,000 miles, and 92% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 3 crashes, 1 injury.
What owners wrote
While driving on a very mountainous, winding road, the steering became stiff as I was in the middle of navigating a corner. For a few moments, the steering was completely unresponsive, before I was able to regain control with much force and effort. As I regained control of the vehicle, a warning light came on, which indicated: "System check, Steering Assist Fault, Service Required." I tried basic trouble shooting, but could not check the power steering fluid levels and the fuse that controls the system was in good…
The contact owns a 2018 Ford Focus. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the check engine warning light illuminated. The contact stated that after the check engine light appeared on the instrument panel, the vehicle failed to restart after several attempts. The contact also stated that the power steering assist intermittently failed to operate as needed with the steering assist fault message displayed.
Other problems reported for the 2018 Ford Focus
- Engine 357 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 301 complaints
- Fuel system 198 complaints
- Electrical system 49 complaints
- Cruise control 27 complaints
- Transmission 22 complaints
- Brakes 21 complaints