2013 Ford Focus steering problems

Related recalls

No recalls on file.

What owners say

1. Filed Mar 20, 2026MASteering

   Steering wheel became hard to turn and then no steering and steering loss Stop safely came on the instrument panel, had car towed home and have had no one look at it yet

   NHTSA complaint #11725902 · source
2. Filed Feb 11, 2026VASteering

   During recent freezing weather, upon starting the car and attempting to turn, I realized that the steering wheel was frozen solid. While researching what could have happened, the war warmed up enough to melt the water in the electric power assisted steering motor, allowing the vehicle to turn. Now, the EPAS is seized up completely. If I had been driving when it locked up completely, it could have proved fatal. The problem has not been reproduced, as it just happened in the…

   NHTSA complaint #11717304 · source
3. Filed Aug 19, 2025TXElectrical SystemSteering

   While driving, the electric power steering went out. I purchased this vehicle on Aug 15 2025 and the Carfax report did not have any information pertaining to an issue with EPAS. To have this repaired will cost me over $3k which I was not prepared for. Being that other Ford vehicles have this EPAS recall, shouldn't a recall be made on the 2013 Ford Focus as well.

   NHTSA complaint #11681687 · source
4. Filed Jan 29, 2025AZSteeringTransmission & Drivetrain

   The vehicles power steering assist has failed and there are active recalls from the same manufacturer and year but not my specific VIN.

   NHTSA complaint #11639374 · source
5. Filed Aug 9, 2024COElectrical SystemSteering

   Electrical Power Steering. While driving the steering suddenly locked up. There was no prior indication. Upon having a Master Mechanic check the vehicle, it was stated that it is a common problem seen by mechanics and after researching online searches, the Ford Focus vehicles from 2010-2014 have experienced the same issue. This is an absolute hazard. The cost to repair will be close to $4, 000. I am requesting that an immediate recall she be mandated by Ford. This was a…

   NHTSA complaint #11607623 · source
6. Filed Dec 14, 2023NYElectrical SystemSteering

   My Ford Focus has a Steering Assist Fault. It failed in October 2022, and now I'm having to pay for replacement of the system because there is no recall on it for the Focus, unlike other models.

   NHTSA complaint #11560214 · source
7. Filed Aug 22, 2023140,000 miNYSteering

   The contact owns a 2013 Ford Focus. The contact stated that while his son was driving at an undisclosed speed, the steering column became inoperable; however, the contact's son was able to safely drive the vehicle to his residence. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 140,000.

   NHTSA complaint #11540081 · source
8. Filed Aug 16, 2023LASteering

   I was driving when my power steering went out on the highway. Ford knows this is a problem. That was the first time I seen the warning light while driving

   NHTSA complaint #11538849 · source
9. Filed Mar 11, 2023NCElectrical SystemSteering

   Electric power steering goes out without any warning. I took my car to the dealership to get rotors and tire rods put on.Go pick up my car, soon as I pull off the lot get down the road my car is pulling to the pulling to the right. I keep driving, it's pulling to the left. I took the car back and told them my car is doing something weird. The tech gets in the driver seat and I get in the passenger seat. We driving and he said yeah that is weird. Now, when I took my car there…

   NHTSA complaint #11511356 · source
10. Filed Nov 19, 2022TXSteering

    The power steering randomly fails (it was raining each time) making it difficult to control the car. It lasts from 2-15 seconds.

    NHTSA complaint #11494244 · source
11. Filed Nov 2, 202292,000 miMITowedSteering

    The contact owns a 2013 Ford Focus. The contact stated that while his wife was driving approximately 10 MPH, the power steering became inoperable. The message to pull over safely was displayed. The red critical warning indicator light was illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the local dealer where it was diagnosed and determined that the power steering control module (PSCM) needed to be replaced but the parts were back ordered. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer…

    NHTSA complaint #11491990 · source
12. Filed Oct 16, 2022TXSteering

    I have a 2013 Ford Focus Titanium with 92k miles and have been experiencing problems with my electric steering rack. It’s making noises when turning the steering wheel. I have not had it replaced yet as I fill this something that should recalled and covered through Ford. It has not locked on me yet but this is something that should be recalled and fixed as I’m hearing multiple ford owners are experiencing the same issue.

    NHTSA complaint #11489447 · source

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. View this vehicle on NHTSA.gov Methodology